JVC GR-AXM99UM manual Safety Precautions

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table of Contents (pgs. 8, 9).

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (pgs. 74 – 79) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (pgs. 83 – 85). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V18U/ V22U/V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

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Contents GR-AXM99UM English Safety Precautions Requirements for the grounding electrode InstallationAntenna Installation Instructions To avoid personal injury USEServicing Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder Zoom-inZoom-out Push Eject Hook on 2PushBATT. Release OpenSystem Select Switch Set to D.S.C SwitchButton Power Switch Set to Play Hook on Snapshot Button 2PushContents BN-V18U AC Power Adapter Cassette AdapterCharger AA-V15U Software programsAttach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackTo 240 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place Insert BatteryClose Cover Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Select DialMenu Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapRecording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingLoading/Unloading a Cassette Load a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Start ShootingNow calculating Tape Remaining Time IndicatorStop Recording BlinkingLens Cover Switch Power Indicator Start/Stop Button Lights while recording Switch Is in progressBrightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting When the Select Dial is set to Auto Lock Basic FeaturesZoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed Menu ScreenOperation FeaturePurpose RetakeDATE/TIME Video Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Purpose Operation Display Select DialMode when you use the video light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON switch as required Video LightTake Snapshot Select Snapshot ModeSnapshot Full Pictrue Mode Display Fine or STD standard Pin-UpLCD monitor or viewfinder Fine 12Remaining Number Shots Program AE With Special Effects EN Video Recording Advanced FeaturesSecond later, the mode is activated After 1 sec LCD monitor or viewfinder MarkViewfinder indication DialMode To Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesEngage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Fade/WipeWide Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode Super LoLuxGain UpLCD monitor or viewfinder Title display Select Preset TitleInstant Titles TitleEND Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Adjusts exposure automatically Adjusts focus automaticallyAllows you to adjust focus manually pg Allows you to adjust exposure manually pgSetting is Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingFunctions are disabled Etc. When Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu ScreenFocusing Patterns that are regularly repeatedTo nearer subject END Adjustment of FocusFocus Menu Screen Manual Focus ScreenManual Exposure Screen To brighten the image To darken the imageManual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B INT. Time INT. Time MenuREC Time Menu REC TimeSET Interval Between Recordings Release Animation ModeTime-Lapse SET Recording TimePlay Back Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the Tape REWAdjust Volume Features ENSpeaker Volume Control TrackingForward Search Video Playback FeaturesCounter R/M REW Reverse SearchInsert Cassette in Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to TV When connecting the cables, open the jack coverConnect Camcorder to VCR Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TVTo Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectors PLAY/PAUSETo shoot using various functions Select Picture ModeTo select in the Full Auto mode Basic ShootingSET Picture Mode Picture Mode Setting MenuPicture Mode Setting Select FunctionC. Shooting Advanced Features High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action pg Focusing pgCaptures faster action than Sports mode pg Colors of a picture are reversed pgSetting Menu ex. INT. Time If you select FOCUS, Exposure or DATE/ TimeProduction on a PC Mode when you wish to shoot many still imagesIs better than STANDARD, Fine is more suitable for post On NextBy turning off the camcorder, Demo Mode is set to OFF Setting is impossibleTitles etc. When Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu DisabledC. Playback Basic Playback ENProtect or Delete C. Playback Advanced FeaturesIf you select Index Normal ScreenALL Images you shot beforehand pgSelect View Index Images Access Index Menu ScreenIndex SET Protect Switch to D.S.CProtect Set the System Select Menu Jog DialTo quit the Delete Mode Access Delete Menu ScreenSelect Delete Mode DeleteAccess Delete Execute Menu Screen Case of SelectSlide Show If you select Slide ShowRUN Image Transfer SOFT- Ware Close the software, then switch off the camcorderConnect to Personal Computer END TransferringRM-V705URM-V700U Providedoptional Pull OUT Battery HolderReplace Battery Holder FunctionsTransmitted beam effective area Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR MBR SETPrepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder RM-V700U optionalCont END Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing ON/OFF VCR REC StbyRM-V700URM-V705U Optional or provided LCD monitor or viewfinder System Select SwitchSTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert END Insert Editing Select Still ImageBegin Insert Editing To insert still images in sequential order onto the tapeAudio Dubbing Indicator REW Play Pause DUBBATT. Release Push Eject Open/Close Switch Set to Power OFFLens Cover Remove Marks74EN Tape Length Indicator Recording Mode SP/EPDisplayed when any of the buttons located @ Picture Stabilizer Indicator76EN DATE/TIME Button Diopter AdjustmentSelect Dial Picture Stabilizer Button REW ButtonHigh Speed Shutter Mode Charging the Battery PackDischarge The Battery Pack Delete Select Menu ScreenRemove Cassette Random Assemble EditingRecording, Start/Stop Video Pg , 51No power is supplied Some functions are not availablePlayback Recording cannot be performed Recording does not startTroubleshooting Format Menu ScreenTo avoid hazard Using Household AC Plug AdapterPlug adapter During use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Store cassettesAbout moisture condensation To prolong service lifeTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not Serious malfunctioningSpecifications Page GR-AXM99UM