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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 6
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
RECORDING 14
Basic Recording ...................... 14
Basic Features ........................ 15
Video Light ........................... 17
GR-AX760
Advanced Features .................. 18
Date/Time Insert .................... 18
Snapshot ................................ 19
Digital Image Stabilizer
(D.I.S.) ................................... 20
GR-AX660
Exposure Control .................... 20
White Balance Adjustment ...... 21
Focusing .......
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2 Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK information and precautions contained in the following HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder. THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z cover page). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read Warning on lithium battery t
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3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for SOME DO’S AND playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are DON’TS ON THE SAFE possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN- V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An USE OF EQUIPMENT appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
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MAJOR FEATURES 4 REMEMBER Multi Function Control (Z pg. 20 – 33) The Logical Choice Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 15) Zoom-in The only compact video W W W cassettes that can be W used with your VHS VCR* T T T T Zoom-out Programme AE with Special Z pg. 24) Effects ( Digital Image Stabilizer n Cinema n Sepia n Twilight n Sports Z pg. 20) ( n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter Digital Wipes and Fades (Z pg. 26) c Black Fader c Blue Fader Random Assemble Editing c Mosaic Fader c Shutter Wipe Z pg. 38 –
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 5 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Hook on. 1 EJECT 1 Push in. 2 3 PUSH 2 Insert. BATT. RELEASE Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the 1 Slide EJECT. camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z P. 6) 2 Insert a video cassette. 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into 3 Press PUSH. place. (For more details, Z P. 11) To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. PLAYBACK SHOOTING PLAY/PAUSE 3 REW 2 1 LENS COVER
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GETTING STARTED 6 Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK CHG. (charge) indicator SUPPLY POWER Marks Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall 1 outlet. The power indicator lights. POWER To AC outlet indicator ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and sli
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7 **CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to Charge marker help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. NOTES: c The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs. c Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battey pack, and disch
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 Clock Battery (Lithium) Insertion/Removal A This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power 1 supply unit. OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while 2 pressing the release tab. REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the 3 battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the battery out. INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus (+) s
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9 Date/Time Setting Shooting mode selector FAR SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the + MENU 1 Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. 2 SELECT FUNCTION Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/ NEAR 3 Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time – screen appears. SET DATE/TIME Set POWER to Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set “CAMERA”. 4 begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct setting appears. •If you decide you
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 Tape Length Setting Shooting mode selector FAR SELECT MODE + MENU Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the 1 Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. 2 SELECT FUNCTION NEAR Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Tape 3 Length”. – SET TAPE LENGTH Press FAR or NEAR to cycle through until the correct 4 setting appears (depending on the tape used). T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 min. and T60 = 60 min. (when recording in SP
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11 Recording Mode Setting Pressing SP/LP alternates the setting between SP SP/LP 1 (standard play-provides higher picture and sound quality, better for dubbing) and LP (Long Play-more economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP). NOTE: If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force 1 to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. 1 INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the 2 grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate 3 the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom Recording Start/Stop button lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap 1 through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back 1 and thread it
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30° 30° 13 Remote Control Unit The RM-V704U Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your Infrared beam VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording effective area functions possible. To operate, point it at the camcorder’s 10° remote sensor. The RM-V704U is provided with GR-AX760, and is available optionally for GR-AX660. Infrared beam sensor window PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER 10° Pul
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RECORDING Basic Recording 14 LENS COVER NOTE: SWITCH You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 6) c Tape Length (Z pg. 10) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 11) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12) LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert POWER 1 the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to Start/Stop ensure the holder is closed and locked. ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE The power indicator Slide the LENS
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RECORDING Basic Features 15 FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or Zoom-in an instantaneous change in image magnification. W W W W OPERATION: 28X Hyper zoom T T T T Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 14x magnification offered by optical zoom. Zoom-out 1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”. Zoom indicator bar 2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”. NOTES: c During Hyper Zoom, the speed W increases the further you slide the Zoom level Zoom Lever. indicator c Focusin
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 16 FEATURE: Index Code Marking PURPOSE: To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording. Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available. OPERATION: Auto Marking An index code is marked to start the first recording after a cassette is inserted, as long as the Power switch is set to “CAMERA”. Manual Marking 1) Press VISS once to place the index code. INDEX blinks in the START/STOP viewfinder during marking. VISS NOTE: If VISS is pressed during Rec
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17 Video Light (GR-AX760 only) When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the scene by using the built-in video light. SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required. 1 ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF the subject. OFF : Turns off the light. •The video light can be used with the camcorder’s power on. •It is recommended to set the white b
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RECORDING Advanced Features 18 Date/Time Insert This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. DISPLAY DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press DISPLAY during Record–Standby to cycle 1 through the available modes as shown in the illustration at left. NOTES: c The selected display can be recorded. 25.12.96 15:28:43 c If you don’t wan
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19 Quick Rec QUICK REC Records a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen inTV programmes. During Record–Standby, press and release QUICK 1 REC. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode automatically. •To continue shooting longer than 5 seconds, press and hold QUICK REC. Recording continues as long as QUICK REC is kept pressed. NOTES: c The Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 26) cannot be activated by pressing QUICK RE
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 20 Digital Image Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification. ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER Press D.I.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder. 1 •To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer, press D.I.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears. Shooting Mode Selector NOTES: + D.I. STABILIZER c Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following c
