JVC GR-AXM88UM manual Dear Customer, This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ

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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 (pg. 7).

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. 49 – 52) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (pgs. 53, 54). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

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 Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Maxell 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 colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording is possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/ 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.)

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/Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

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Contents GR-AXM88UM Dear Customer This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublRequirements for the grounding electrode InstallationAntenna Installation Instructions To avoid personal injury USEServicing PLAY/PAUSE BATT. ReleaseEject Push Monitor Open Stop REWCharger AA-V11EG VHS PlayPak C-P7U BN-V11U Cassette Adapter Battery PackZoom-in Zoom-out Contents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackDC OUT AA-V11EGViewfinder Adjustment Near Menu FAR Start Clock OperationClose Menu Set Power to Camera Tape length indicator Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Recording mode indicatorLoading/Unloading a Cassette Shoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentEN Getting S Tarted Tripod MountingStart Shooting Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeLoad a Cassette Stop RecordingStart/Stop Power indicator Before the following steps, perform pgBrightness control Journalistic shootingSelf-recording Retake R/F FeatureEN Recording PurposeLight OFF/AUTO/ON Video LightSET Video Light JVC dealer for replacing the video lightMark Program AE With Special EffectsAfter 1 sec Program AE select dialAuto Mode Release Symbol Viewfinder indicationAuto Mode Lock DialLock Focus FocusingEN Recordi NG Release Focus LockPower zoom lever Program AE select dial FAR NearPicture Stabilizer Exposure ControlFade/Wipe Engage FADE- or Wipe Standby ModeTo Cancel FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Select FunctionSelect Preset Title Engage Wide ModeRestore Normal Screen Instant TitlesMenu button Select Display Choose Display ModeDate/Time Character Insert SET SELAdjust White Balance Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BAdjust Focus Select White BalanceDetailed camcorder settings Access Menu ScreenMake Setting MenuJlip ID no NormOFF EN Recordi NG Animation Time-LapseRewind or Fast-forward the tape Speaker volume controlEN Playback FF Stop REW PLAY/PAUSE Counter R/M Feature OperationEditing, Dubbing and Playback EN Playback Basic Conn ectionsConnection To a VCR a Connect Camcorder to TVPlay Back on Connected VCR Cassette Adapter VHS PlayPakInsert Cassette in Adapter Remove Cassette from AdapterVCR Recording deck Operate the VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Connect toDitin G Edited Tape VCR Stop Begin Automatic EditingEND Automatic Editing EditPull OUT Battery Holder EN Using R Emote Control UnitInstalling The Battery Replace Battery HolderViss Index Code Marking Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder RM-V700UTape Counter Counter R/M PowerInsert editing Indicator Recorded tape, and press Pause at exactly atCapped Audio dubbing indicatorTo MIC REW DUBRemove Set to Power OFFBATT. Release Push Eject Symptom Shooting a very bright object An error number i.e. E03 appearsTape won’t eject Rear of the LCD monitor is hotTape Time Displayed. When the Power switch is set toFocus Indicator Tape End Display Tape END ........... pg50EN Tally Lamp Power On Indicator Power Switch Pg.15 Recording Mode SP/EP SelectCounter R Reset/M Memory Multi-Function ControlDiopter Adjust Auto Mode Lock ModeDate/Time Setting Grip AdjustmentPlug adapter Using Household AC Plug AdapterTo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazardTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useLCD system LCD/TFT active matrix System Out connectorSize Output Vp-p, 75 ohmsGR-AXM88UM