JVC GR-AX380 manual Shooting a very bright object, Camcorder, Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

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SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

 

 

OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

 

 

 

 

 

Some functions are not available.

● The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

 

 

 

 

 

Vertical white lines appear when

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

 

shooting a very bright object.

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the

 

 

 

camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

 

in the viewfinder.

the camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

The viewfinder and the lens have

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth.

 

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the

 

 

 

power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power

 

 

 

on again. If the error number still appears in the view-

 

 

 

finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

●The dioptre needs to be adjusted (☞ pg. 10).

●The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus (☞ pg. 26).

The date and time displays disappear.

●If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power source.

The wrong date and time are

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (☞ pg. 7),

displayed/recorded.

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

 

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

 

 

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

blinks.

of the Lens Cover.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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Contents
GR-AX480 GR-AX380 GR-AX285 GR-AX280 This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Dear CustomerContents Detach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Attach Battery PackDC OUT To DC in jack Terminal AC PowerCar Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional Charge markerClose Cover Switch OFF PowerInsert Battery Getting StartedMenu Screen Select DialMenu Jog Dial ViewfinderMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen Tape Length Setting MenuSelect Dial Viewfinder Close Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder INSERT/REMOVE CassetteViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAttach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingStart Shooting Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Load a CassetteBlinking Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording Now calculatingFeature Purpose Operation EN Recording Basic FeaturesQuick Review 5Sec. Rec mode indicatorFeature 5SEC. REC Retake R/FLight OFF/AUTO/ON Basic FeaturesTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as requiredDate/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 Instant Titles Select Super Lolux ModeSelect Preset Title Super LoLuxGain UpMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen GR-AX480 only Normal Screen Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentSetting Menu Ex. REC Time Recording Available only for GR-AX480 Setting isRecording pg Lapse recording pgAuto Focus FocusingFocus 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 REC Time Menu INT. Time INT. Time Menu INT. Time IndicatorREC Time Indicator Recording Start/Stop Button Select Dial ViewfinderTime-Lapse Playback Fast-Forward Power SwitchBasic Playback PLAY/PAUSE REW StopActivate Manual Tracking Playback FeaturesTracking Counter R/M PLAY/PAUSE FeaturesStop Feature Play Back on Connected VCR Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter Insert Cassette in AdapterConnect Camcorder to TV EN PlaybackBasic Connections Connect Camcorder to VCRTape Dubbing To Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectorsFunctions Using Remote Control Unit GR -AX480 onlyPull OUT Battery Holder Replace Battery HolderSTART/STOP Viss INT. Time REC Time Interval Timer Indicator9 0 RM-V700U optional Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Operate VCRRM-V700U optional Connect toPrepare Camcorder Prepare VCRRegister Additional Scenes Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayRegister Beginning of Scene Register END of SceneON/OFF VCR REC Stby Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing END Automatic EditingRM-V700URM-V705U EN Using Remote Control Unit GR -AX480 onlyTape Counter Viewfinder START/STOP REW Play Pause InsertREW Play Pause DUB Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder MicrophoneTape is running, but there’s no playback picture Recording cannot be performedRecording does not start Camcorder On again. If the error number still appears in the viewLens Cover Warning indicator Shooting a very bright object48EN Video Light GR-AX480 only Microphone Camera sensor Power Indicator Tally Lamp GR-AX480 onlyCounter R/M Button Pg.12Condensation Warning Programme AE IndicatorInterval Timer/Recording Time Pg ,30Store cassettes For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During useRemove Eyepiece Clean ExteriorClean Lens Clean ViewfinderSpecifications GR-AX280