JVC GR-AX260 manuals
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Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTIONS:Warning on lithium battery Crossed Out Dust Bin MarkThe rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. CONTENTSMAJOR FEATURESGETTING STARTED 4 RECORDING 10 PLAYBACK 26 EDITING 30 INDEX 36 CAUTIONS 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 SPECIFICATIONS 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 41 3 The Logical ChoicePROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 GETTING STARTEDPowerNo function is available without power supply. Use only specified power supply. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK 6 GETTING STARTED (cont.)Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/InsertionSee SAFETY PRECAUTIONS( SWITCH OFF POWER OPEN COVER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) CLOSE COVER pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries. Date/Time SettingsSET DATE/TIME START CLOCKThe clock does not keep time while the date and time are blinking. 7 Viewfinder AdjustmentPOSITION VIEWFINDER ADJUST DIOPTER Tape Length Setting Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 8 GETTING STARTED (cont.)Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap AttachmentATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH Tripod Mounting 9 Remote Control UnitPULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! # @ $ % ^ & 10 Basic RecordingLOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING 11 Basic Features12 Basic Features (cont.)13 Video Light (GR-AX460 only)Advanced Features 14 AOnly one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader ( pg. 16) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations. MProgram AE With Special Effects 16 INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROLPREPARATIONWith the Electronic fog filter mode ( ENTER SELECTION FaderENGAGE FADESTANDBY MODE START RECORDING END RECORDINGPressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia ( pg. 14). pg. 14) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen. 18 FocusingAuto Focus Focus Lock LOCK FOCUS RELEASE FOCUS LOCKWhen shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out first ( F1+F1+ Manual Focus 19 ADJUST FOCUSTO FARTHER SUBJECT TO NEARER SUBJECT LOCK FOCUS RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE 20 Exposure ControlBRIGHTEN IMAGE DARKEN IMAGE RESTORE INITIAL SETTING 21 Date/Time Character InsertDISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODEAUTO DATE RECORD ON-SCREEN DISPLAY CONNECT CAMCORDER TO MONITOR DISPLAY VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 22 Character GeneratorSET CHARACTER OR TITLE ACCESS CHARACTER MODE SCREEN ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERSYou can store up to 18 characters. You can only make and store one title at a time. To replace it, repeat the procedure. Example of Character Generator & Title 23 Instant Titles24 Self-TimerYou need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform this procedure. SET TIME DELAY START DELAYED RECORDING RELEASE SELF-TIMER MODEIf the PROGRAM AE dial is set to , 15S is automati- cally selected. 25 AnimationYou need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform the following procedure. SET RECORDING TIME START RECORDING ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES CHECK YOUR WORK RELEASE ANIMATION MODEFor best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting. Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation shooting. Time-LapseYou need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform the following procedure. SET RECORDING TIME SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODEFade-in/out cannot be performed during Time-Lapse shooting. For best results, keep the camcorder secured while shooting. 26 Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette AdapterINSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTERDuring tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection. VCR 27 Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)Use the provided A/V cable. VCR CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)Use the provided A/V cable. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit. Basic Connections 28 Basic PlaybackMake sure you connect your camcorder as directed in BASIC CONNECTIONS ( pg. 27). LOAD A CASSETTE PLAYBACK STOP PLAYBACKRewind or Fast-forward the Tape 29 Features 30 EDITINGTape DubbingVCR (Recording deck) CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]SET REMOTE/VCR CODE 31 SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCROPERATE THE VCRYoure now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANTIf the VCRs power doesnt come on in step 1, try another code from the chart. If the RM-V704U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . .JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER 32 EDITING (cont.)PREPARE CAMCORDER PREPARE VCR ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE REGISTER END OF SCENE REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES MAKE CORRECTIONS 33 ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSEBEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITINGIf you performed step 1C on page 31, keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing. The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene. There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited tape with certain VCRs. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL How to use: FIND EDIT-OUT POINT RESET COUNTER ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE BEGIN INSERT EDITING 34 EDITING (cont.)35 Audio DubbingENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY BEGIN AUDIO DUBBINGAudio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments. 36 INDEX ControlsControls Connectors Indicators Other Parts 37 sINDEX 5! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q Viewfinder Indications1, 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 T W 4SPORTS 1 45 10 : 55 25T45 FADER CINEMA LEN S COVER MERRY CHR I STMA S MWB IN DEX FADER 1 2 3 5 86 7 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & (*q) 38 CAUTIONSDANGER: General Battery Precautions Battery Packs1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . 3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Ranges Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes1. During use . . . 2. Store cassettes . . . 39 Main UnitFor Your Maintenance 40 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK TAPE TRANSPORT OTHER 41 SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO AAC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG) SPECIFICATIONS CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) SPECIFICATIONS Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 3 Optional AccessoriesE.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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