JVC GR-AXM500 specifications Dear Customer, Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark, 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 (cover page).

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 “CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND

CONNECTORS” (pgs. 74 – 76) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (pgs. 81 – 83). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immedi- ately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

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 or incinerate.

Replace the 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.

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.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.

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Contents GR-AXM500 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerCrossed Out Dust Bin Mark Connection to the mains supply in the United KingdomSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublZoom-in Programme AE with Special EffectsFocus, Exposure Control and so on Zoom-outCable Adapter Cassette Adapter C-P7UBN-V12U DC CordBATT. Release Using the battery packTo remove the battery pack Push EjectSystem Select Switch Set to D.S.C SwitchButton Power Switch Set to Play Hook on Snapshot Button 2PushAttach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackCharge marker To DC in jack Terminal AC PowerCar Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional DC OUTClose the compartment cover until it clicks in place Insert BatteryClose Cover Menu DATE/TIME Setting MenuSelect Dial Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapCont Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Loading/Unloading a Cassette Load a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Start ShootingNow calculating Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording BlinkingPower Switch Start/Stop Button Lights while recording Switch Is in progressBrightness 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 Operation FeaturePurpose DATE/TIME Video Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Purpose Operation Display Select DialMode 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 LightTake Snapshot Select Snapshot ModeSnapshot ModeFull Pictrue mode display Fine or STD standard Pin-UpLCD monitor or viewfinder Fine 12Remaining number of shots Programme AE With Special Effects EN Video Recording Advanced FeaturesSecond later, the mode is activated After 1 sec LCD monitor or viewfinder MarkElectronic Fog Filter Auto Mode LockAuto Mode Release ND EffectTo Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesEngage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Fade/WipeWide Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode Super LoLuxGain UpTitle Select Preset TitleInstant Titles LCD monitor or viewfinder Title displayMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen END Character SettingClose Menu Press the Menu Jog DialVideo Recording Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentAdjusts exposure automatically Adjusts focus automaticallyAllows you to adjust focus manually pg Allows you to adjust exposure manually pgFunctions are disabled Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording22x magnification can function. When set to OFF during Setting isManual Exposure Screen To brighten the image To darken the imageFocusing Patterns that are regularly repeatedManual Focus Screen END Adjustment of FocusFocus Menu Screen Select White Balance Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BAccess White Balance Menu Screen B. Menu ScreenMemorize White Balance Prepare White ObjectSelect MWB Menu Jog DialREC Time Menu IndicatorINT. Time Menu INT. TimeSET Interval Between Recordings Release Animation ModeTime-Lapse SET Recording TimePlay Back Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-forward the tape Stop PlaybackAdjust Volume Features ENSpeaker volume control TrackingVideo Playback Features Counter R/M REWInsert Cassette in Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Connect Camcorder to VCRConnect Camcorder to TV VCR Recording deck PLAY/PAUSEBasic Shooting Select Picture ModeMode Snapshot ShootSET Picture Mode Picture Mode Setting MenuPicture Mode Setting Select FunctionC. Shooting Advanced Features Mode FunctionCaptures faster action than Sports mode pg Following happens when Twilight mode is selectedChanged to another mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action pgIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ Time or Character Production on a PC Mode when you wish to shoot many still imagesIs better than STANDARD, Fine is more suitable for post On NextEN D.S.C. Shooting Advanced Features C. Playback Basic Playback ENSelect Dial Menu Jog Dial C. Playback Advanced FeaturesSwitch to D.S.C Set the System SeletSelect Mode EffectImages you shot beforehand pg ALLView Index Images Access Index Menu ScreenIndex Protect SET ProtectDelete Access Delete Menu ScreenSelect Delete Mode ScreenAccess Delete Execute Menu Screen Case of SelectSlide Show Menu Screen Ex. Slide ShowRUN Image Transfer SOFT- Ware Close the software, then switch off the camcorderConnect to Personal Computer END TransferringPull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole Pull OUT Battery HolderReplace Battery Holder RM-V709U providedTransmitted beam effective area Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC TimeOperate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Prepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder Recording deckRegister END of Scene Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayRegister Beginning of Scene Register Additional ScenesEND Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing VCR REC Stby ON/OFFLCD monitor or viewfinder System Select Switch START/STOP REW Play Insert PauseBegin Insert Editing Button Power SwitchSelect Still Image END Insert EditingAudio dubbing indicator REW Play DUB PauseBATT. Release Push Eject Open/Close Switch Set to Power OFFLens Cover Remove Marks74EN @ Picture Stabiliser Indicator Displayed when any of the buttons locatedTape Length Indicator Tape Remaining Time76EN CONTROLS, Indications and Connectors Select Dial Dioptre AdjustmentClock Battery Compartment Battery Pack Mount DATE/TIME ButtonNo power is supplied Some functions are not availablePlayback Recording cannot be performed Recording does not startTroubleshooting Format Menu ScreenTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeDuring use Store cassettesTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Do not leave the unitDust and dirt on video heads Cleaning the video headsSpecial Notes on Video Heads Important NoteOptional Accessories High Speed Shutter Mode Charging the Battery PackDischarge The Battery Pack Delete Select Menu ScreenIndex Page GR-AXM500