JVC GR-AXM220 It is recommended that you, AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with

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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 this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover. •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. 36 – 39) 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 this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 40 – 41 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-V16U 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-V16U)

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

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V16U)

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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Warning on lithium battery (for clock operation)

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 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.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom.

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Contents GR-AXM220 AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with It is recommended that youEN3 Important Product Safety Instructions To avoid personal injury If the product has been dropped or damaged in any wayQuick Operation Guide Using the battery packTo remove the battery pack Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder Major FeaturesAC Power Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Charger P7U AA-V16U Getting Started PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery packGetting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal10 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteDate/Time Settings Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu ScreenEN Getting Started Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting Shoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingShooting While Watching Viewfinder Switches off the camcorderBasic Recording Shooting While Watching LCD MonitorLCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER Indica Tions Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Zoom EN Recording Basic FeaturesSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom OutTo check the end of the last recording To re-record certain segmentsFade/Wipe Effects Fades in/out to a black screenProgram AE With Special Effects Captures faster action than Sports modeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action20 EN Recording Advanced FeaturesUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen AppearsMenu Screen Explanations Advanced Features 22 ENDate/Time Insert Instant Titles24 EN Exposure ControlAnimation Time-LapseAuto Focus Focusing26 EN Manual FocusManual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to Auto Video light or similar type of lighting is used28 EN Playback Basic PlaybackPlayback Features EN29 Counter R/MBasic Connections EN PlaybackConnections Connection For Tape DubbingIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Tape DubbingCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Playback Using The Cassette Adapter32 EN Cleaning The Camcorder After Use34 EN An error number i.e. E03 appears Indicators and the picture colorReview or Retake mode During recording, the indications do not appearIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 36ENPower Lamp ........................................ pg Power SwitchBattery Release Switch Battery Pack MountIndications 38 ENIndex Cassette Indicator Indications During PlaybackEN Cautions Use only the following battery P6U or C-P7UTo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazardTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useManual Focus 42 ENTerms Tape DubbingSpecifications Alimentación 44 ENEspañol Carga DE LA BateriaPara extraer la batería Deslice Battery Release y extraiga la bateríaUtilización de la batería 46 EN For Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A Limited WarrantyGR-AXM220