JVC GR-AX285 manuals
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Dear Customer, Warning on lithium battery 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSUsing This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . CAUTIONS: WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Crossed Out Dust Bin MarkThe rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. II 3 CONTENTSCAUTIONS INDEX TROUBLESHOOTING TAPE DUBBING PLAYBACK RECORDING GETTING STARTED USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) SPECIFICATIONS MAJOR FEATURESPROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 PowerNo 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 ATTENTION: 6 (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalSWITCH OFF POWER OPEN COVER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) CLOSE COVER pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries. 7 Date/Time SettingSELECT FUNCTION SET DATE SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION 8 (cont.) Tape Length SettingSELECT FUNCTIONThe tape remaining time ( SET TAPE LENGTH pg. 13) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. 9 Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 10 (cont.) Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Viewfinder AdjustmentPOSITION VIEWFINDER ADJUST DIOPTRE CAUTION: 11 Tripod MountingShoulder Strap AttachmentATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH 12 Basic RecordingYou should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Grip Adjustment ( Tape Length Setting ( Power ( pg. 4) pg. 8) pg. 10) LOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE START SHOOTING 13 STOP RECORDING14 Basic Features16 Basic Features (cont.)18 Programme AE With Special EffectsOnly one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader pg. 20) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations. Advanced Features 20 Advanced Features (cont.)FaderWith the Electronic fog filter mode ( ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE START OR END RECORDING TO CANCEL FADE-STANDBYPressing 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. 19). pg. 19) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen. NOTE (for Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, and Instant Titles) : Wide 21 Super LoLux(Gain Up)Instant Titles 22 Character GeneratorACCESS CHARACTER MENU INPUT CHARACTERS END CHARACTER SETTINGTo display the characters you have set Date/Time/ Character Insert ( pg. 17) or Instant Titles pg. 21). Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby Advanced Features (cont.) 23 Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentGR-AX480 only ACCESS MENU SCREEN SELECT FUNCTION MAKE SETTINGIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/TIME, or CHARACTER . . . If you select JLIP ID NO. . . . If you select any other functions . . . END SETTINGNOTES:The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode. Normal Screen Menu Screen 1 Menu Screen 2 Setting Menu (ex. REC TIME) Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder GR-AX480 only 24 Advanced Features (cont.)Menu Screen Explanations 26 Advanced Features (cont.) FocusingAuto Focus EN 27 Manual FocusYou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 10). If you havent, do so before continuing. ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS 27 4To nearer subject . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUSTo return to Auto Focus, select AUTO in step 3. To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, or will blink. Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure ControlACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE ADJUST EXPOSURE 28 4To darken the image . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURETo return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 3. To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 1. EN 29 29 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) pg. 36). ACCESS MENU SCREEN ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN SELECT WHITE BALANCE PREPARE WHITE OBJECT SELECT MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCEViewfinder M.W.B. Menu Screen Menu Screen Select Dial MENU Jog Dial It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance ( 30 Advanced Features (cont.) Self-TimerMake sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps. ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN SET INTERVAL TIME START DELAYED RECORDINGTo Cancel Self-Timer . . . 31 AnimationMake sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps. SET RECORDING TIME START RECORDING ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES RELEASE ANIMATION MODEFor best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time- Lapse mode. Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. Time-LapseMake sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps. SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS SET RECORDING TIME START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE 32 Basic PlaybackLOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-forward the tape 33 Features Tracking34 Features (cont.)35 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. 36 Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)Use the provided Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B (Playback ONLY)Use the provided Audio and Video cables. 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 37 TAPE DUBBINGTape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY EDIT MORE SEGMENTS 38 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only)INSTALLING THE BATTERY PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER 40 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCRYoure now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANTIf the VCRs power doesnt come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. If the RM-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. EN 41 MAKE CONNECTIONS 41 CONNECT TO . . .PAUSE TERMINAL JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR PREPARE CAMCORDER PREPARE VCR 42 ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAYREGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE REGISTER END OF SCENE REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES MAKE CORRECTIONSThere must be at least one second between an in-point and its corresponding out-point. Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points or out-points. Pressing ON/OFF clears all in- and out-points from memory. Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety. EN 43 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 43 ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSEBEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING on page 41 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), 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. 44 Insert EditingUse the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. After step 5, Retake ( FIND EDIT-OUT POINT RESET COUNTER ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE BEGIN INSERT EDITING END INSERT EDITING pg. 15) can be performed. Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing 45 Audio DubbingENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBINGNOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): 46 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK TAPE TRANSPORT POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 47 SYMPTOM OTHERPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 48 INDEX50 INDEXREC 30MIN TWILIGHT TAPE END MERRY CHRISTMAS S.LX T30 01 MWB NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE 25. 12. 98 22: 50: 001 5 62 3 4 $ % ^ 8 # 9 @ & ( 7 0 !Viewfinder Indications! @ # $ % ^ & * ( 1 2 , 8 2 , 9 3 4 5 6 7 0 EN 51 Video Light General Battery Precautions Battery Packs 51 CAUTIONS52 CAUTIONSFor Your Maintenance1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 NOTES:Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. 53 SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V15EG) CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) (Provided only with the GR-AX480/AX380/AX280) Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 3 Optional AccessoriesE. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 54 EN
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