JVC GR-AXM237UM specifications 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 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

WARNING:

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

Caution on Replaceable 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, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

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

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Contents GR-AXM237UM Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Important Product 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 InformationLoading/Unloading a Cassette Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal10 EN Date/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 EN RecordingBasic 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 segmentsFader Fades in/out to a black screenProgram AE With Special Effects 20 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 FocusAuto White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation Halogen28 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 VCRCleaning 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 PlaybackTo prevent damage and prolong service life Using Household AC Plug AdapterUse only the following battery P6U or C-P7U 40 ENTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useManual Focus 42 ENTerms Tape DubbingVTR SpecificationsJlip GR-AXM237UM