JVC GR-AXM22UM manual Dear Customer, This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ

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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. 43 – 46) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (pgs. 47, 48). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

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 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.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording is 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.)

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.

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

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Contents GR-AXM22UM Dear Customer This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublRequirements for the grounding electrode InstallationAntenna Installation Instructions To avoid personal injury USEServicing PLAY/PAUSE BATT. ReleaseEject Push Monitor Open Stop REWZoom-out AC Power Adapter Cassette AdapterZoom-in DC CordContents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackDC OUT AA-V11EGViewfinder Adjustment Near Menu FAR Start Clock OperationClose Menu Set Power to Camera Tape length indicator Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode LCD monitor or viewfinder Recording mode indicatorLoading/Unloading a Cassette Tripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Start Shooting Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeLoad a Cassette Stop RecordingStart/Stop Power indicator Before the following steps, perform pgBrightness control Journalistic shootingSelf-recording Push the power zoom lever down toward T Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator Power zoom leverFeature Purpose Operation ZoomingRetake FeatureQuick Review Program AE With Special Effects Brighten Image Restore Initial SettingExposure Control Darken ImageRelease Focus Lock FocusingLock Focus Near FARPower zoom lever Program AE select dial FAR NearFader WideInstant Titles Character GeneratorPress SEL. repeatedly until DISP. appears Select DisplaySEL Adjust White Balance Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BAdjust Focus Select White BalanceMenu Make SettingDetailed camcorder settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-useNorm Interval Timer OFFGain UP OFFMenu FAR Near Animation Time-LapseRewind or Fast-forward the tape Speaker volume controlAdjust Volume PlaybackFF Stop REW PLAY/PAUSE Counter R/M Feature Connect Camcorder to TV Connection To a VCR aEditing, Dubbing and Playback Play 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 toPrepare VCR Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayPrepare Camcorder Register Beginning of SceneEdited Tape VCR Stop Begin Automatic EditingEND Automatic Editing EditRemove Set to Power OFFBATT. Release Push Eject Symptom Lens Cover Warning indicator Viewfinder Power sourceLens Cover Warning indicator may blink when Tape won’t ejectFocus Indicator Tape End Display ................................ pg44EN Bright Dial Volume Dial Power Switch Pg.15 Recording Mode SP/EP SelectCounter R Reset/M Memory Tally Lamp Power On IndicatorDate/Time Setting Auto Mode Lock ModeManual Focus MBR Code Setting ND Effect Mode Playback Diopter AdjustPlug adapter Using Household AC Plug AdapterTo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazardTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useSize White balance Adjustment Auto/Manual adjustmentOut connector LCD system LCD/TFT active matrix SystemGR-AXM22UM