JVC GR-AX285, GR-AX380 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. 3).

•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 (☞ pg. 48 – 50) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (☞ pg. 51, 52). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

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.

PAL

■Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit.

■HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

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 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.

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.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour 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-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.)

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-AX480 GR-AX380 GR-AX285 GR-AX280 Dear Customer This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublContents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackCharge marker To DC in jack Terminal AC PowerCar Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional DC OUTGetting Started Switch OFF PowerInsert Battery Close CoverJog Dial Viewfinder Select DialMenu Menu ScreenMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen Tape Length Setting MenuSelect Dial Viewfinder INSERT/REMOVE Cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder Close Cassette HolderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapLoad a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Start ShootingNow calculating Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording BlinkingEN Recording Basic Features Feature Purpose Operation5SEC. REC Retake R/F 5Sec. Rec mode indicatorFeature Quick ReviewSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Basic FeaturesTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Light OFF/AUTO/ONDate/Time/Character Insert DATE/TIMEDisplay Select Dial Mark Recording Advanced FeaturesProgramme AE With Special Effects High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Captures faster action than Sports modeIndication Wide Advanced FeaturesFader Super LoLuxGain Up Select Super Lolux ModeSelect Preset Title Instant TitlesMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen GR-AX480 only Normal Screen Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentSetting Menu Ex. REC Time Recording Lapse recording pg Setting isRecording pg Available only for GR-AX480Focusing Auto FocusFocus Menu Screen END Adjustment of FocusClose Menu To darken the image To brighten the image Menu Jog Dial Menu ScreenExposure Menu Screen Jog Dial Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BSelect Dial Menu Screen Recording Start/Stop Button Select Dial Viewfinder INT. Time Menu INT. Time IndicatorREC Time Indicator REC Time Menu INT. TimeTime-Lapse PLAY/PAUSE REW Stop Power SwitchBasic Playback Playback Fast-ForwardActivate Manual Tracking Playback FeaturesTracking Counter R/M PLAY/PAUSE FeaturesStop Feature Insert Cassette in Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to VCR EN PlaybackBasic Connections Connect Camcorder to TVTo Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectors Tape DubbingReplace Battery Holder Using Remote Control Unit GR -AX480 onlyPull OUT Battery Holder FunctionsInterval Timer Indicator START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC TimeOperate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR 9 0 RM-V700U optionalPrepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder RM-V700U optionalRegister 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 ON/OFF VCR REC StbySTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert EN Using Remote Control Unit GR -AX480 onlyTape Counter Viewfinder RM-V700URM-V705UAudio dubbing indicator Viewfinder Microphone REW Play Pause DUBTape is running, but there’s no playback picture Recording cannot be performedRecording does not start Shooting a very bright object On again. If the error number still appears in the viewLens Cover Warning indicator Camcorder48EN Pg.12 Power Indicator Tally Lamp GR-AX480 onlyCounter R/M Button Video Light GR-AX480 only Microphone Camera sensorPg ,30 Programme AE IndicatorInterval Timer/Recording Time Condensation WarningDuring use For safety, do notTo avoid hazard Store cassettesClean Viewfinder Clean ExteriorClean Lens Remove EyepieceSpecifications GR-AX280