JVC GR-AXM500 specifications

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AXM500

Compact VHS

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED		8
VIDEO	RECORDING	16
Basic Recording		16
Basic Features		20
Advanced Features		26
VIDEO	PLAYBACK	42
Basic Playback		42
Features		43
Using The Cassette Adapter		45
BASIC CONNECTIONS
TO VCR		46
TAPE DUBBING		47
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.)	SHOOTING	48
Basic Shooting		48
Advanced Features		50
D.S.C.	PLAYBACK	55
Basic Playback		55
Advanced Features		56
Connection	............................	63
USING REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT		64
Random Assemble Editing
[R.A. Edit]		66
Insert Editing		70
Audio Dubbing		72
USER MAINTENANCE		73
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS
AND CONNECTORS		74
LCD monitor/viewfinder		74
Controls		76
Connectors	............................	76
Indicators		76
Other Parts		76
TROUBLESHOOTING		78
CAUTIONS		81
SPECIFICATIONS		84
INDEX		85

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Contents GR-AXM500 Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you Connection to the mains supply in the United KingdomThis unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of EquipmentFocus, Exposure Control and so on Programme AE with Special EffectsZoom-in Zoom-outBN-V12U Cassette Adapter C-P7UCable Adapter DC CordTo remove the battery pack Using the battery packBATT. Release Push EjectButton Power Switch Set to Play SwitchSystem Select Switch Set to D.S.C Hook on Snapshot Button 2PushSupply Power PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery PackCar Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional To DC in jack Terminal AC PowerCharge marker DC OUTClose Cover Insert BatteryClose the compartment cover until it clicks in place Select Dial DATE/TIME Setting MenuMenu Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinderViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach StrapSET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingCont Loading/Unloading a Cassette Basic Recording Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeLoad a Cassette Start ShootingStop Recording Tape remaining time indicatorNow calculating BlinkingLights while recording Switch Is in progress Power Switch Start/Stop ButtonInterface shooting Journalistic shootingBrightness control Zoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed Basic FeaturesWhen the Select Dial is set to Auto Lock Purpose FeatureOperation Feature Purpose Operation Video Recording Basic FeaturesDATE/TIME Display Select DialSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimMode when you use the video light Video LightSnapshot Select Snapshot ModeTake Snapshot ModeLCD monitor or viewfinder Fine 12Remaining number of shots Pictrue mode display Fine or STD standard Pin-UpFull Second later, the mode is activated After 1 sec EN Video Recording Advanced FeaturesProgramme AE With Special Effects LCD monitor or viewfinder MarkAuto Mode Release Auto Mode LockElectronic Fog Filter ND EffectEngage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesTo Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Fade/WipeSelect Super Lolux Mode Engage Wide ModeWide Super LoLuxGain UpInstant Titles Select Preset TitleTitle LCD monitor or viewfinder Title displayClose Menu END Character SettingMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen Press the Menu Jog DialUsing Menu For Detailed Adjustment Video Recording Advanced FeaturesAllows you to adjust focus manually pg Adjusts focus automaticallyAdjusts exposure automatically Allows you to adjust exposure manually pg22x magnification can function. When set to OFF during Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingFunctions are disabled Setting isTo darken the image Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the imagePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingFocus Menu Screen END Adjustment of FocusManual Focus Screen Access White Balance Menu Screen Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BSelect White Balance B. Menu ScreenSelect MWB Prepare White ObjectMemorize White Balance Menu Jog DialINT. 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 PlaybackSpeaker volume control Features ENAdjust Volume TrackingCounter R/M REW Video Playback FeaturesCassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENInsert Cassette in Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to TV Connect Camcorder to VCRTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV PLAY/PAUSE VCR Recording deckMode Snapshot Select Picture ModeBasic Shooting ShootPicture Mode Setting Picture Mode Setting MenuSET Picture Mode Select FunctionMode Function C. Shooting Advanced FeaturesChanged to another mode Following happens when Twilight mode is selectedCaptures faster action than Sports mode pg High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action pgIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ Time or Character Is better than STANDARD, Fine is more suitable for post Mode when you wish to shoot many still imagesProduction on a PC On NextEN D.S.C. Shooting Advanced Features Basic Playback EN C. PlaybackSwitch to D.S.C C. Playback Advanced FeaturesSelect Dial Menu Jog Dial Set the System SeletImages you shot beforehand pg Mode EffectSelect ALLIndex Access Index Menu ScreenView Index Images SET Protect ProtectSelect Delete Mode Access Delete Menu ScreenDelete ScreenCase of Select Access Delete Execute Menu ScreenMenu Screen Ex. Slide Show Slide ShowConnect to Personal Computer Close the software, then switch off the camcorderRUN Image Transfer SOFT- Ware END TransferringReplace Battery Holder Pull OUT Battery HolderPull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole RM-V709U providedRec Time Indicator Interval Timer IndicatorTransmitted beam effective area START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC TimeSET Remote to Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditOperate VCR Prepare Camcorder Connect toPrepare VCR Recording deckRegister Beginning of Scene Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayRegister END of Scene Register Additional ScenesBegin Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeEND Automatic Editing VCR REC Stby ON/OFFSTART/STOP REW Play Insert Pause LCD monitor or viewfinder System Select SwitchSelect Still Image Button Power SwitchBegin Insert Editing END Insert EditingREW Play DUB Pause Audio dubbing indicatorLens Cover Open/Close Switch Set to Power OFFBATT. Release Push Eject Remove Marks74EN Tape Length Indicator Displayed when any of the buttons located@ Picture Stabiliser Indicator Tape Remaining Time76EN CONTROLS, Indications and Connectors Clock Battery Compartment Battery Pack Mount Dioptre AdjustmentSelect Dial DATE/TIME ButtonSome functions are not available No power is suppliedRecording cannot be performed Recording does not start PlaybackFormat Menu Screen TroubleshootingDuring use To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard Store cassettesAvoid using the unit For safety, do notTo prolong service life Do not leave the unitSpecial Notes on Video Heads Cleaning the video headsDust and dirt on video heads Important NoteOptional Accessories Discharge The Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackHigh Speed Shutter Mode Delete Select Menu ScreenIndex Page GR-AXM500

GR-AXM500

Compact VHS

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS