JVC GR-AX420 manuals
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(The camcorder illustrations appearing in these instructions are of the GR-AX720.) GR-AX720 GR-AX420 GR-AX220COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER Compact VHSINSTRUCTIONSWARNING: 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 (sapplique lAA-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 USESERVICING 5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDESUPPLY POWER 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). pg. 30 SHOOTING 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 pg. 18) Program Manager (Z pg. 18 29) Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 35 37) Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 15) Integrated Auto Light (GR-AX720 only) (Z pg. 17) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 7 CONTENTS8 PowerCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK**REFRESHTo discharge the battery . . . ATTENTION: 10 (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 11 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. 24). 12 (cont.) Tape Length SettingRecording Mode Setting Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 13 Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap AttachmentATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH Tripod Mounting 14 Basic RecordingLOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING 15 Basic Features16 Basic Features (cont.)Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal. 17 Video Light (GR-AX720 only)18 Advanced FeaturesProgram AE With Special EffectsOnly one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader ( pg. 22) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations. 19 Exposure ControlBRIGHTEN IMAGE DARKEN IMAGE RESTORE INITIAL SETTING 20 Advanced Features (cont.) FocusingAuto Focus Focus Lock LOCK FOCUS RELEASE FOCUS LOCK 21 ADJUST FOCUSTo nearer subject To farther subject . . . LOCK FOCUS RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE 22 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. 19). pg. 18) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen. WideENGAGE WIDE MODE RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN 23 Instant TitlesSETCharacters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode. DISPLAYSET : MENU KEY CLEAR k I L I KE YOU SET : MENU KEY SELECT PRESET TITLETo delete the Instant Title during recording, press SET. To recall a title, engage the RecordStandby mode and then press SET to select the desired title. Character GeneratorACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU INPUT CHARACTERS END CHARACTER SETTINGTo display the characters you have set Instant Title or Date/Time/Character Insert ( pg. 24). / ! ? k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I END CLEAR / ! ? k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I END I L I PROGRAM AE select dial Title indication SELECT MENU 24 Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character InsertDISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE 25 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)SELECT WHITE BALANCE ADJUST FOCUS ADJUST WHITE BALANCEWhite balance mode indicator SELECT SET PROGRAM AE select dial 26 Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMAKE SETTINGThe menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode. If 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.) 27 MENU28 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 . . . 29 AnimationSET 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-LapseSET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS SET RECORDING TIME START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE 30 Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)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 31 Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)CONNECT 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) Basic Connections 32 Basic PlaybackMake sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections ( 3 4 LOAD A CASSETTE PLAYBACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-forward the tape 33 Features34 EDITINGTape DubbingVCR (Recording deck) CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY EDIT MORE SEGMENTS 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-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate the GR-AX420/AX220. MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . .PAUSE TERMINAL NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER 35 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]36 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 37 ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODEBEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING 38 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX720 only)NOTE:The remote controls cannot operate GR-AX420/AX220. Installing The BatteryPULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER 40 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX720 only) (cont.) Insert EditingAfter step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V705U 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. 16) can be performed. Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode. 41 Audio DubbingENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBINGNOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): 42 USER MAINTENANCEAfter Use Cleaning The CamcorderCLEAN EXTERIOR CLEAN LENS CLEAN VIEWFINDER1 2 3Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. 43 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK 44 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER 45 ViewfinderAM 10 : 24DEC 25. 97 PAUSE TAPE END MERRY CHR ISTM AS 05 MWB DISP. REC SP SEPIA LENS COVER FADE 18MIN T30 1MIN 1/2S INDEX 8 9 0 12 6 7 % & @w ^ * ( ) q e ! # $ 43 51 2 3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 18 4 5 6 7 8 0 ! @ # $ Viewfinder Indications 46 ControlsControls 860 ! q ^ (*% )& @ 79 #$ 453 12 47 ertyi EWRT Y w p Q u O U I oConnectors Indicators Other Parts 48 TermsGeneral Battery Precautions Battery Packs1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . 49 CAUTIONS50 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 . . . 2. Avoid using the unit . . . 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . Serious malfunctioning 51 SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11U) CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 6 Optional Accessories 52 ESPAOLAlimentacinNOTAS:CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS ALIMENTACION COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILASATENCION:**INDICADOR DE CARGA **REFRESCADO USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILASREPRODUCCION INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO 53 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDAALIMENTACION 1Utilizacin de la batera 1 2 Para extraer la batera FILMACION 2 32 1 2 Empuje. 54 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)Don't service it yourself. JVC HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear customer: TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722If you ship the product... ACCESSORIES JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 55 WARRANTY
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