JVC GR-AXM768EG instruction manual Safety Precautions

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informa- tion 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. 3).

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 (pg. 52 – 54) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (pg. 55, 56). 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/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.

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 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.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour 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/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.)

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

PAL

Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit.

HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

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Contents Safety Precautions Logical Choice Supply Power PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery PackAA-V15EG DC OUTClose Cover Insert BatteryAccess Menu Screen Date/Time SettingSET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingMenu Loading/Unloading a Cassette Viewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach StrapBasic Recording Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeLoad a Cassette Start ShootingStop Recording Tape remaining time indicatorEN Recording Basic Recording Power Switch Start/Stop ButtonInterface shooting Journalistic shootingBrightness control Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar EN Recording Basic FeaturesPower Zoom button Zoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speedRetake R/F FeaturePurpose OperationFeature Purpose Operation Basic FeaturesSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Light OFF/AUTO/ONDisplay Select Dial DATE/TIMEDate/Time/Character Insert Programme AE With Special Effects Recording Advanced FeaturesAfter 1 sec MarkMode DialViewfinder indication Engage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesTo Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Fade/WipeSelect Super Lolux Mode Engage Wide ModeWide Super LoLuxGain UpTitle Select Preset TitleTitle display Close Menu END Character SettingMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen Access Menu Screen Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting END SettingOn Next Menu Screen ExplanationsREC Time To darken the image To brighten the imageAuto Focus FocusingFocus Menu Screen Manual Focus Screen END Adjustment of FocusAccess White Balance Menu Screen Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BSelect White Balance B. Menu ScreenB. Menu Screen Select Dial Menu Jog Dial INT. Time Menu IndicatorREC Time Menu INT. TimeTime-Lapse Release Animation ModeSET Interval Between Recordings SET Recording TimeRewind or Fast-forward the tape Basic PlaybackPlay Back Stop PlaybackAdjust Volume Speaker volume controlBright Volume TrackingCounter R/M PLAY/PAUSE REW FF Stop Feature FeaturesCassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENInsert Cassette in Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to VCR Basic ConnectionsConnect Camcorder to TV Tape Dubbing Power SwitchReplace Battery Holder Pull OUT Battery HolderRM-V700U provided FunctionsRec Time Indicator Interval Timer IndicatorSTART/STOP Viss INT. Time REC Time SET Remote to Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditOperate VCR Prepare Camcorder Connect toPrepare VCR Cont Begin Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeEND Automatic Editing VCR REC Stby ON/OFFTape Counter LCD monitor or viewfinder Counter R/MREW Play Audio dubbing indicatorDUB PausePower suddenly goes off No power is suppliedDoesn’t come back on by itself Recording cannot be performedReview or Retake mode Indicators and the pictureAn error number i.e. E03 appears Tape won’t eject52EN Indicators 54EN Avoid using the unit For safety, do notDuring use To avoid hazardClean LCD Monitor Clean ExteriorClean Lens Clean ViewfinderSpecifications