JVC GR-AXM900 manual Use, Servicing

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combina- tion to overturn.

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

3.Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Contents GR-AXM900 For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youInstallation Antenna Installation InstructionsUSE ServicingMajor Features Zoom-inZoom-out Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorderUsing the battery pack To remove the battery packBATT. Release Push EjectQuick Operation Guide D.S.C. EN Contents AC Power Adapter Cassette Adapter Charger AA-V15UBN-V11U Software programsPower Supply PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery PackTo AC outlet DC OUT terminal To DC Jack AC Power Car Battery Cord Lighter socketCar Battery Charger/Adapter Charge markerInsert Battery Getting StartedClose Cover Close the compartment cover until it clicks in placeMenu Select DialJog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentAdjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach StrapRecording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingLoading/Unloading a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY Mode Basic RecordingLoad a Cassette Start ShootingTape remaining time indicator Stop RecordingNow calculating BlinkingPower Switch Start/Stop Button Lights while recording Switch Is in progressInterface shooting Journalistic shootingBrightness control Basic Features Zoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speedWhen the Select Dial is set to Auto Lock Menu ScreenPurpose FeatureOperation Video Recording Basic Features Feature Purpose OperationDATE/TIME Display Select DialTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as requiredMode when you use the video light Video LightVideo Recording Basic Features Select Snapshot ModeSnapshot Take SnapshotLCD monitor or viewfinder Fine 12Remaining number of shots Pictrue mode display Fine or STD standard Pin-UpFull EN Video Recording Advanced Features Second later, the mode is activated After 1 secProgram AE With Special Effects LCD monitor or viewfinder MarkAuto Mode Lock Auto Mode ReleaseElectronic Fog Filter ND EffectAdvanced Features Engage FADE- or Wipe Standby ModeTo Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Fade/WipeEngage Wide Mode Select Super Lolux ModeWide Super LoLuxGain UpSelect Preset Title Instant TitlesLCD monitor or viewfinder Title display TitleUsing Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting Setting Menu Ex. Title LangEN Video Recording Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Functions are disabledSetting is Etc. When Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu ScreenFocusing Patterns that are regularly repeatedFocus Menu Screen END Adjustment of FocusManual Focus Screen Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image To darken the imageManual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B Indicator INT. Time MenuREC Time Menu INT. TimeRelease Animation Mode Time-LapseSET Interval Between Recordings SET Recording TimeBasic Playback Rewind or Fast-forward the tapePlay Back REWFeatures EN Speaker volume controlAdjust Volume TrackingVideo Playback Features Counter R/M REWUsing The Cassette Adapter EN Cassette Adapter VHS PlaypakInsert Cassette in Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRWhen connecting the cables, open the jack cover Connect Camcorder to VCRConnect Camcorder to TV Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TVVCR Recording deck To Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectorsPLAY/PAUSE Select Picture Mode Mode SnapshotBasic Shooting ShootPicture Mode Setting Menu Picture Mode SettingSET Picture Mode Select FunctionC. Shooting Advanced Features Mode FunctionFocusing pg Captures faster action than Sports mode pgHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action pg Colors of a picture are reversed pgIf you select FOCUS, Exposure or DATE/ Time Mode when you wish to shoot many still images Is better than STANDARD, Fine is more suitable for postProduction on a PC On NextSetting is impossible Titles etc. When Demo Mode is set to on and the MenuBy turning off the camcorder, Demo Mode is set to OFF DisabledC. Playback Basic Playback ENC. Playback Advanced Features Normal ScreenMode Effect Images you shot beforehand pgSelect ALLIndex Access Index Menu ScreenView Index Images Protect SET ProtectAccess Delete Menu Screen Select Delete ModeDelete ScreenAccess Delete Execute Menu Screen Case of SelectSlide Show Menu Screen Ex. Slide ShowC. Playback Connection Connect to Personal ComputerRUN Image Transfer SOFT- Ware END TransferringPull OUT Battery Holder Replace Battery HolderRM-V705URM-V700U Providedoptional FunctionsRec Time Indicator Interval Timer IndicatorTransmitted beam effective area Using Remote Control Unit Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Operate VCRConnect to Prepare CamcorderPrepare VCR Recording deckCont Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE Mode Begin Automatic EditingEND Automatic Editing ON/OFF VCR REC StbySTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert LCD monitor or viewfinder System Select SwitchRM-V700URM-V705U Optional or provided Button Power Switch Select Still ImageBegin Insert Editing END Insert EditingAudio dubbing indicator REW Play Pause DUBOpen/Close Switch Set to Power OFF Lens CoverBATT. Release Push Eject Remove Marks74EN Recording Mode SP/EP Displayed when any of the buttons locatedTape Length Indicator @ Picture Stabilizer Indicator76EN Diopter Adjustment Select DialDATE/TIME Button Picture Stabilizer Button REW ButtonCharging the Battery Pack Discharge The Battery Pack High Speed Shutter ModeFast-Forward Tape Delete Select Menu ScreenRandom Assemble Editing Recording, Start/Stop VideoRemove Cassette Pg , 51No power is supplied Some functions are not availablePlayback Recording cannot be performed Recording does not startTroubleshooting Format Menu ScreenTo prevent damage and prolong service life Using Household AC Plug AdapterTo avoid hazard Plug adapterFor safety, do not Avoid using the unitDuring use Store cassettesTo prolong service life To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningSpecifications Español AlimentaciónAlimentacion Colocacion DE LA BateriaUtilización de la batería Para extraer la bateríaEnganche Empuje AbraGuia Para Operacion Rapida D.S.C. EN Enganche 4Botón Snapshot 2Empuje Perilla deColóquelo en Camera 3Botón páginaHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center EN for Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A. EN Limited WarrantyGR-AXM900

GR-AXM900 specifications

The JVC GR-AXM900 is a noteworthy camcorder that emerged in the early 1990s, embodying the evolution of home video recording technology during that era. This compact and lightweight camcorder is designed for amateur videographers, offering a range of features that cater to a variety of filming needs.

One of the standout features of the GR-AXM900 is its 680,000-pixel CCD sensor, which provides a clear and vibrant image quality for its time. This sensor enables users to capture video in 4:3 aspect ratio, making it suitable for traditional television viewing. The camcorder also supports S-VHS recording, which delivers higher quality video compared to standard VHS formats. This capability is ideal for users looking to create videos with improved resolution and color depth.

The GR-AXM900 boasts a powerful zoom lens, featuring a 10x optical zoom that allows users to focus on subjects from a distance without sacrificing image quality. Additionally, it offers a 700x digital zoom, enabling even greater magnification when needed, making it a versatile tool for capturing a range of scenes, from close-ups to distant landscapes.

User convenience is enhanced by the camcorder’s sophisticated autofocus system. The autofocus feature helps ensure that subjects are sharp and in focus, which is especially useful for novice filmmakers who may be learning the ins and outs of manual focusing. The camera also includes several shooting modes, allowing users to easily switch between standard recording and various special effects.

Another notable characteristic of the JVC GR-AXM900 is its capability to record audio with built-in stereo microphones, providing a richer sound quality that complements the video footage. Furthermore, the camcorder comes equipped with a color viewfinder and a flip-out LCD screen, giving users a clear view of their subject while recording.

The design of the GR-AXM900 is user-friendly, with controls positioned for easy access, allowing for smooth operation during shooting. It is powered by rechargeable batteries, contributing to its portability and ease of use for extended filming sessions.

In summary, the JVC GR-AXM900 was a significant advancement in consumer camcorder technology, providing impressive features for capturing high-quality video. Its combination of S-VHS recording, versatile zoom capabilities, autofocus, and user-friendly design make it a memorable choice for amateur filmmakers of its time.