JVC GR-AX430 manuals
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Dear Customer,Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U) ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V15U) CAUTION 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: 5. 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 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYBACK SHOOTING MAJOR FEATURES 6 The Logical ChoiceII 7 CONTENTS8 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 ATTENTION: ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK 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. 11 Date/Time SettingSET DATE SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATIONTo display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/Time Insert ( 12 (cont.)Recording Mode SettingThe displayed tape remaining time ( SET RECORDING MODE Tape Length SettingSET TAPE LENGTH pg. 17) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. 13 Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 14 (cont.) Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Viewfinder AdjustmentPOSITION VIEWFINDER ADJUST DIOPTER 15 Shoulder Strap AttachmentATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH CAUTION: Tripod Mounting 16 Basic RecordingYou should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Grip Adjustment ( Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting ( Power ( pg. 8) pg. 12) pg. 14) LOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE START SHOOTING 17 STOP RECORDING18 Basic Features20 Basic Features (cont.)22 Advanced FeaturesProgram AE With Special EffectsOnly one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader ( pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations. 23 Auto Mode LockAuto Mode Release Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Twilight Sports High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.) Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication 24 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. 23). pg. 23) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen. WideENGAGE WIDE MODENOTE (for Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, and Instant Titles) : SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE 25 Instant Titles26 Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMAKE SETTINGIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, or DATE/ TIME . . . If you select JLIP ID NO. . . . If you select any other functions . . . END SETTING 28 Advanced Features (cont.) FocusingAuto Focus EN 29 Manual FocusTo nearer subjectYou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 14). If you havent, do so before continuing. 29 ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREENACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS 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. 30 Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure ControlACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE ADJUST EXPOSURETo brighten 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 31 31 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) pg. 35). ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN SELECT WHITE BALANCE PREPARE WHITE OBJECT SELECT MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCEIt is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance ( 32 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 . . . 33 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 34 Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER 35 Connection To A VCR A (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)Use the optional Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B (Playback ONLY)Use the optional Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit. Basic Connections 36 Basic PlaybackLOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-forward the tape 37 Features Tracking38 Features (cont.)39 TAPE DUBBINGTape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY EDIT MORE SEGMENTSVCR (Recording deck)2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # 1 $ 8 9 ! 5 0 3 7 % ^ 2 @ 4 6 & 40 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only)FUNCTIONS # & : RM-V700U only. 1 RM-V705U (provided with GR-AX730 only) RM-V700U (optional) INSTALLING THE BATTERY PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDERMaking sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder. REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER 42 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 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS 43 CONNECT TO . . .(Recording deck) 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 44 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 45 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 45 ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSEBEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING on page 43 (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. 46 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. 19) can be performed. Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode. 47 Audio DubbingENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBINGNOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): 48 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. 49 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK TAPE TRANSPORT POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 50 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 51 REC SP30MIN TWILIGHT TAPE END MERRY CHRISTMAS S.LX T30 01 MWB NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE DEC 25. 98 AM 11 :45: 181 6 7 23 4 5 % ^ & 9 $ 0 # * ) 8 ! @ IndicationsViewfinder Indications@ # $ % ^ & * ( ) 1 2 3,9 Program AE Indicator..................... Z pg. 22 3,0 Fade-Standby Indicator.................. Z pg. 24 4 5 6 7 8 ! 52 Controls54 TermsGeneral Battery Precautions Battery PacksPlug adapter Terminals 1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .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. 55 CAUTIONSDANGER: Video LightWhen using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER INFORMATION 56 CAUTIONS 57 SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V15U) CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 6 Optional Accessories 58 ESPAOLAlimentacinEXTRACCION NOTAS:Sin alimentacin no hay ninguna funcin disponible. Utilice exclusivamente la alimentacin indicada. No utilice la unidades de alimentacin suministradas con otro equipo. CARGA DE LA BATERIA ALIMENTACION COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA DE LA BATERIA COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA DE LA BATERIA 59 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDAZUtilizacin de la batera 1 REPRODUCCION FILMACION2 Para extraer la batera 1 2 3 1 2 3 INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO ALIMENTACION 60 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)HOW 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. 61 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
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