JVC GR-AXM700 manual Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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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. 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 and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 83 – 85 before use.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with:

AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V15U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

WARNING:

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

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 (212°F) or incinerate.

Replace the 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.

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 Class B digital apparatus meets all require- ments of the Canadian Interference – Causing Equipment Regulations.

“Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.”

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/view- finder playback are 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 conver- sion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla- ble. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

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Contents GR-AXM700 For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youInstallation Antenna Installation InstructionsUSE ServicingZoom-out Major FeaturesZoom-in Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorderQuick Operation Guide Video Using the battery packTo remove the battery pack BATT. ReleaseQuick Operation Guide D.S.C Contents BN-V11U AC Power Adapter Cassette AdapterCharger AA-V15U Software programsAttach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackCharge marker To AC outlet DC OUT terminal To DC Jack AC PowerCar Battery Charger/Adapter DC cord AA-V15U To car’s CigaretteGetting Started Insert Battery12 EN ContJog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Select DialMenu Menu Screen14 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach Strap16 EN Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting Video Getting StartedLoading/Unloading a Cassette Basic Recording Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeEN Video Recording Load a Cassette1MIN Stop Recording3MIN 2MIN 0MIN20 EN Power Switch Start/Stop ButtonLights while recording Switch Is in progress Brightness 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 22 ENOperation FeaturePurpose 24 EN Video Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Purpose Operation DATE/TIMEMode 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 Light26 EN Video Recording Basic FeaturesSelect Snapshot Mode SnapshotFull Pictrue mode display Fine or STD standard Pin-UpLCD monitor or viewfinder Fine 12Remaining number of shots 28 EN Video Recording Advanced FeaturesSecond later, the mode is activated After 1 sec Program AE With Special EffectsElectronic Fog Filter Auto Mode LockAuto Mode Release ND EffectFade/Wipe Advanced Features30 EN Wide Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode Super LoLuxGain UpInstant Titles Select Preset Title32 EN LCD monitor or viewfinder Title displayEND Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Setting Menu Ex. Title LangExposure Auto Focus AutoManu Tele Macro OFFINT. Time Demo Mode OFFREC Time Tally Lamp OFFPatterns that are regularly repeated Focusing36 EN Focus Menu Screen Manual Focus ScreenTo darken the image 38 ENManual Exposure Screen To brighten the image Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B REC Time Menu IndicatorINT. Time Menu Animation Time-LapseRewind or Fast-forward the tape 42 ENVideo Playback Basic Playback Play BackVideo Playback Features ENSpeaker volume control TrackingCounter R/M REW Video Playback Features44 EN Insert Cassette in Adapter Video Playback Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to VCR 46 ENBasic Connections to VCR Connect Camcorder to TVPLAY/PAUSE To Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectorsVCR Recording deck Shoot Mode Snapshot48 EN Close Menu SET Picture ModeSelect Function 50 EN C. Shooting Advanced FeaturesMode Function Nega/Posi Self-TimerSports Negative Positive 2000 sec. HighSetting Menu Ex. INT. Time 52 ENSTD Picture FineStandard On Next54 EN C. ShootingC. Playback Basic Playback ENC. Playback Advanced Features 56 ENMode Effect Index Access Index Menu Screen58 EN View Index ImagesProtect SET Protect60 EN Access Delete Menu ScreenSelect Delete Mode DeleteAccess Delete Execute Menu Screen IndexMenu Screen Menu Jog Dial 62 ENSlide Show Ex. Slide ShowRUN Image Transfer SOFT- Ware ConnectionConnect to Personal Computer END TransferringReplace Battery Holder Using Remote Control UnitPull OUT Battery Holder 64 ENTransmitted beam effective area Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC TimeRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Using Remote Control Unit66 EN SET Remote to Operate VCRPrepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder Recording deck68 EN END Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing OUT in OUTRM-V700URM-V705U Optional or provided LCD monitor or viewfinder System Select SwitchSTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert Begin Insert Editing Button Power SwitchSelect Still Image END Insert EditingREW Play Pause DUB Audio dubbing indicator72 EN Lens Cover User MaintenanceAfter Use BATT. Release Push Eject74EN Lens Cover MWB 5MIN PauseTape Length Indicator Recording Mode SP/EPDisplayed when any of the buttons located @ Picture Stabilizer Indicator76EN DATE/TIME Button Release Switch Diopter AdjustmentSelect Dial Picture Stabilizer Button REW ButtonTerms 78 ENIndex Random Assemble Editing Provided AccessoriesRecording, Start/Stop Video Recording Mode Setting Remove CassetteSome functions are not available No power is supplied80 EN Switch does not function Review or Retake modePower source Wrong date and time are Recording cannot be performedTroubleshooting 82 ENTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUsing Household AC Plug Adapter Plug adapter84 EN About moisture condensation To prolong service lifeTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not Serious malfunctioningSpecifications Alimentacion EspañolAlimentación Colocacion DE LA BateriaUtilización de la batería 88 ENGuia Para Operacion Rapida Video Para extraer la bateríaBotón Snapshot Empuje Guia Para Operacion Rapida D.S.C. ENEnganche Lens Cover BATT. ReleaseLittle Falls Road Fairfield, NJ 90 ENFor Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN Limited WarrantyGR-AXM700