JVC GR-AX285 Clean Exterior, Clean Lens, Remove Eyepiece, Clean Viewfinder, RE-ATTACH Eyepiece

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CAUTIONS(cont.)

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2.Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3.DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low. (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

4.To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.

.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.

About moisture condensation . . .

You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder.

2Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette.

3Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH.

4Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

5Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover.

2.Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

3 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

5RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

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GR-AX480 GR-AX380 GR-AX285 GR-AX280 Dear Customer This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublContents Power Supply PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery PackTo DC in jack Terminal AC Power Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optionalCharge marker DC OUTSwitch OFF Power Insert BatteryGetting Started Close CoverSelect Dial MenuJog Dial Viewfinder Menu ScreenSelect Dial Viewfinder Menu Screen Tape Length Setting MenuMenu Jog Dial Loading/Unloading a Cassette Open Cassette HolderINSERT/REMOVE Cassette Close Cassette HolderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentAdjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach StrapEnter RECORD-STANDBY Mode Basic RecordingLoad a Cassette Start ShootingTape remaining time indicator Stop RecordingNow calculating BlinkingEN Recording Basic Features Feature Purpose Operation5Sec. Rec mode indicator Feature5SEC. REC Retake R/F Quick ReviewBasic Features To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Light OFF/AUTO/ONDisplay Select Dial DATE/TIMEDate/Time/Character Insert Programme AE With Special Effects Recording Advanced FeaturesMark Indication Captures faster action than Sports modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Fader Advanced FeaturesWide Select Super Lolux Mode Select Preset TitleSuper LoLuxGain Up Instant TitlesMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen GR-AX480 only Setting Menu Ex. REC Time Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentNormal Screen Recording Setting is Recording pgLapse recording pg Available only for GR-AX480Focusing Auto FocusClose Menu END Adjustment of FocusFocus Menu Screen Exposure Menu Screen To brighten the image Menu Jog Dial Menu ScreenTo darken the image Select Dial Menu Screen Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BJog Dial INT. Time Menu INT. Time Indicator REC Time IndicatorRecording Start/Stop Button Select Dial Viewfinder REC Time Menu INT. TimeTime-Lapse Power Switch Basic PlaybackPLAY/PAUSE REW Stop Playback Fast-ForwardTracking Playback FeaturesActivate Manual Tracking Stop Feature FeaturesCounter R/M PLAY/PAUSE Using The Cassette Adapter EN Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette in Adapter Play Back on Connected VCREN Playback Basic ConnectionsConnect Camcorder to VCR Connect Camcorder to TVTo Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectors Tape DubbingUsing Remote Control Unit GR -AX480 only Pull OUT Battery HolderReplace Battery Holder FunctionsInterval Timer Indicator START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC TimeRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET Remote to Operate VCROperate VCR 9 0 RM-V700U optionalConnect to Prepare CamcorderPrepare VCR RM-V700U optionalAccess R.A. Edit Counter Display Register Beginning of SceneRegister END of Scene Register Additional ScenesEngage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE Mode Begin Automatic EditingEND Automatic Editing ON/OFF VCR REC StbyEN Using Remote Control Unit GR -AX480 only Tape Counter ViewfinderSTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert RM-V700URM-V705UAudio dubbing indicator Viewfinder Microphone REW Play Pause DUBRecording does not start Recording cannot be performedTape is running, but there’s no playback picture On again. If the error number still appears in the view Lens Cover Warning indicatorShooting a very bright object Camcorder48EN Power Indicator Tally Lamp GR-AX480 only Counter R/M ButtonPg.12 Video Light GR-AX480 only Microphone Camera sensorProgramme AE Indicator Interval Timer/Recording TimePg ,30 Condensation WarningFor safety, do not To avoid hazardDuring use Store cassettesClean Exterior Clean LensClean Viewfinder Remove EyepieceSpecifications GR-AX280