JVC GR-AXM80 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. 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 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 53 and 54 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-V11U 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-V11U)

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

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V11U)

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 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.

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 viewfinder 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 conversion 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-AXM80 For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youInstallation Antenna Installation InstructionsUSE ServicingUsing the battery pack To remove the battery packVHS PlayPak C-P7U BN-V11U Cassette Adapter Battery PackZoom-in Zoom-out Contents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackDC OUT AA-V11UViewfinder 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 Rear of the LCD monitor is hot Tape won’t ejectShooting a very bright object Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitorTape 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 AdjustmentTo avoid hazard Using Household AC Plug AdapterPlug adapter InformationTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useSize Optional AccessoriesOut connector LCD system LCD/TFT active matrix SystemColocacion DE LA Bateria AlimentaciónAlimentacion Extraccion DE LA BateriaPLAY/PAUSE reproducción/pausa3 Utilización de la bateríaPara extraer la batería REW rebobinado Colóquelo en PlayHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center EN FO R Servicing O nly i n U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A. EN Limited WarrantyGR-AXM80