JVC GR-AX310U manuals
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GR-AX210 GR-AX310COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS Compact VHS (The camcorder illustrations appearing in these instructions are of the GR-AX310.) WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Warning on lithium batteryThe rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. ATTENTION: Dear Customer, Using This Instruction Manual 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U) ATTENTION (s'applique l'AA-V11U) CAUTION5. Ventilation 6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 2. Lightning 3. Power Lines 3 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSATTENTION: INSTALLATION1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources 3. Overloading 4. Power Cord Protection 4 USE1. Accessories 2. Product and Cart Combination 3. Water and Moisture 4. Object and Liquid Entry 5. Attachments 6. Cleaning 7. Heat SERVICING1. Servicing 2. Damage Requiring Service 3. Replacement Parts 4. Safety Check 5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDESUPPLY POWER 3 3 2 Using the battery pack 1 2 To remove the battery pack PLAYBACK1 2 3Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak). P. 2 8 SHOOTING 2 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE MAJOR FEATURES 6 The Logical ChoiceThe only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Program AE with Special Effects (Z P. 16) Intelligent Function Control (Z P. 18 25) Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom [GR-AX210:12x, GR-AX310:14x] (Z P. 15) Random Assemble Editing (Z P. 32 35) [GR-AX310 only] PROVIDED ACCESSORIESAC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V11U Lithium Battery Shoulder Strap Battery Pack BN-V11U Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) C-P7U Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder. Zoom-in Zoom-out 7 CONTENTS8 GETTING STARTEDPowerCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK 10 GETTING STARTED (cont.)Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/InsertionSee SAFETY PRECAUTIONS( SWITCH OFF POWER OPEN COVER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) INSERT BATTERY 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. 11 Viewfinder AdjustmentPOSITION VIEWFINDER ADJUST DIOPTER Tape Length/Recording Mode SettingSET TAPE LENGTH SET RECORDING MODE Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDERA cassette holder cant be opened unless a power supply is attached. 12 GETTING STARTED (cont.)Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap AttachmentATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH Tripod Mounting 13 RM-V20U Remote Control Unit14 Basic RecordingLOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDINGRETAKE Power zoom switch Zoom-in RM-V20U (optional) START/STOP VISS Zoom indicator Zoom-out 15 Basic FeaturesOnly one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader ( pg. 18) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations. Program AE With Special Effects 16 AMFG:FOGFG 17 White Balance AdjustmentADJUST FOCUS ADJUST WHITE BALANCE 18 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. 16). pg. 16) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen. 20 FocusingAuto Focus Focus Lock LOCK FOCUS RELEASE FOCUS LOCKWhen shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out first ( F1+F1+ Manual Focus 21 ADJUST FOCUSTO FARTHER SUBJECT TO NEARER SUBJECT LOCK FOCUS RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE 22 Exposure ControlBRIGHTEN IMAGE DARKEN IMAGE RESTORE INITIAL SETTINGIn the On-Screen Display mode, the date is displayed and recorded. The on-screen display is not available during recording. 23 Date/Time Character InsertDISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODEAUTO DATE RECORD ON-SCREEN DISPLAY CONNECT CAMCORDER TO MONITOR DISPLAY VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 24 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 25 Instant Titles26 Self-TimerYou need the optional RM-V20U 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 automatically selected. 27 AnimationYou need the optional RM-V20U remote control unit to perform the following procedure. SET RECORDING SPEED 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 optional RM-V20U remote control unit to perform the following procedure. SET RECORDING SPEED 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. 28 Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)INSERT BATTERY INSERT 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 29 Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)Basic ConnectionsCONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY) Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY) 30 Basic PlaybackMake sure you connect your camcorder as directed in BASIC CONNECTIONS ( pg. 29 ). LOAD A CASSETTE PLAYBACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-forward the tape 31 Features 32 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] (GR-AX310 only)SET REMOTE/VCR CODE 33 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-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate the camcorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . .JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER 34 EDITING (cont.)PREPARE CAMCORDER PREPARE VCR ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY REGISTER 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 R.A.EDIT 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. AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 35 ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSEBEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING Insert EditingFIND EDIT-OUT POINT RESET COUNTER ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE BEGIN INSERT EDITING 36 EDITING (cont.)39 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK TAPE TRANSPORT OTHER 40 ControlsControls Connectors Indicators Other Parts 41 sINDEX 5! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q w Viewfinder Indications1, 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 16 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 T W 4SPORTS 1 30PAUSE AM 10 : 55 DEC 25.96 T30 FADER CINEMA LEN S COVER MERRY CHR I STMA S MWB IN DEX FADER 1 2 3 5 86 7 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * )(wq 42 TermsGeneral Battery Precautions Battery Packs1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . 43 CAUTIONS3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes1. During use . . . 2. Store cassettes . . . Main Unit1. For safety, DO NOT . . . 44 CAUTIONS (cont.)2. Avoid using the unit . . . 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . Serious malfunctioning 45 SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11U) CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 6 Optional Accessories 46 ESPAOLAlimentacinNOTAS:CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS ALIMENTACION COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS**INDICADOR DE CARGA **REFRESCADO INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEOEO 47 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDAALIMENTACION 2 Utilizacin de la batera 1 2 Para extraer la batera REPRODUCCION FILMACION 3 48 FOR SERVICINGHOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDon't service it yourself. JVC TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722If you ship the product... ACCESSORIES JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 49 WARRANTY
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