JVC GR-AX370 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. nProgram Manager (Z pg. 14 23) nProgramme AE with Special Effects (Z pgs. 14, 15) 3 MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTSEN 3 GETTING STARTED 4 RECORDING 10 PLAYBACK 26 EDITING 30 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX470 only) 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 INDEX 40 CAUTIONS 43 SPECIFICATIONS 45GETTING STARTED RECORDING PLAYBACK EDITING PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ATTENTION: 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**REFRESHTo discharge the battery . . . USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK5 EN 5USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER 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. Viewfinder AdjustmentPOSITION VIEWFINDER ADJUST DIOPTER 7 Date/Time SettingSET DATE/TIME START CLOCK OPERATIONTo display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/Time Insert ( pg. 20). 8 (cont.) Tape Length SettingLoading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 9 Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap AttachmentATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH Tripod Mounting 10 Basic RecordingLOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING 11 Basic Features12 Basic Features (cont.)Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal. EN 13 13 Video Light (GR-AX470 only)14 Advanced Features Programme AE With Special EffectsOnly 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. EN 15 15 Exposure ControlBRIGHTEN IMAGE DARKEN IMAGE RESTORE INITIAL SETTING 16 Advanced Features (cont.) FocusingAuto Focus Focus Lock LOCK FOCUS RELEASE FOCUS LOCKWhen shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out first ( pg. 23) is activated, the camcorder will not zoom out automatically. EN 17 Manual Focus 17 ADJUST FOCUSTo nearer subject To farther subject . . . LOCK FOCUS RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE 18 Advanced Features (cont.) FaderENGAGE FADESTANDBY MODEWith the Electronic fog filter 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. 15). pg. 14) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen. WideENGAGE WIDE MODE RESTORE NORMAL SCREENEN 19No indication SET k I L I CLEAR 19 Instant TitlesDISPLAY SELECT PRESET TITLE Character GeneratorACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU INPUT CHARACTERS END CHARACTER SETTING / ! ? k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I END SET : MENU KEY / ! ? k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I END CLEAR SET : MENU KEY I L I KE YOU Title indication SELECT MENU PROGRAM AE select dial 20 Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character InsertDISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE 21 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)SELECT WHITE BALANCE ADJUST FOCUS ADJUST WHITE BALANCESELECT SET PROGRAM AE select dial White balance mode indicator No indication (Auto) MWB PAUSE 22 Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentThe menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode. MAKE SETTINGIf you select GAIN UP, TELE MACRO, INTERVAL TIMER, REC TIME or JLIP ID NO. . . . If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE/TIME, . . . Advanced Features (cont.) 23 MENU24 Advanced Features (cont.) Self-TimerMake sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps. SET INTERVAL TIME START DELAYED RECORDINGTo Release Self-Timer . . . 25 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 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 Audio and Video cables. VCR 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 28 Basic PlaybackMake sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections ( 2 3 4 Z LOAD A CASSETTE PLAYBACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-forward the tape 29 Features30 EDITINGTape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY EDIT MORE SEGMENTSVCR (Recording deck) EN 31 SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE THE 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-V704U/V700U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. The RM-V704U/V700U cannot be used to operate the GR-AX370/AX270. MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . .JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL PAUSE TERMINAL NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER 31 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]32 EDITINGPREPARE CAMCORDER PREPARE VCR ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE REGISTER END OF SCENE REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES MAKE CORRECTIONSEN 33 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 33 ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODEBEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING on page 31 (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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL How to use: 34 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX470 only)NOTE:The remote controls cannot operate GR-AX370/AX270. Installing The BatteryPULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER REPLACE BATTERY HOLDERZ Z Z 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! # @ $ % ^ & 36 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX470 only) (cont.) Insert EditingAfter step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT RESET COUNTER ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE BEGIN INSERT EDITING END INSERT EDITING pg. 12) can be performed. Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode. 37 Audio DubbingENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBINGNOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): 38 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING PLAYBACKSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 39 OTHER40 INDEX Controlsq ^ (*% )& @ 860 ! 79 #$ 453 12 41 ertyi EWRT Y w p Q u O U I oConnectors Indicators Other Parts 42 INDEX Viewfinderw !PAUSE TAPE END MERRY CHR ISTM AS 97 2425 : 1005 MWB DISP. REC SEPIA LENS COVER FADE 18MIN T30 1MIN 1/2S INDEX 7 8 9 15 6 $ ^ % & * ( ) 0 @ # 32 4 q1 2 , 8 3 4 5 6 7 9 0 ! @ # Viewfinder Indications 43 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 . . . 44 CAUTIONSMain Unit For Your Maintenance 45 SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG) CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 3 Optional AccessoriesE.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 46 EN
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