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JVC GR-AX838EG Instruction Manual
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Dear Customer, Using This Instruction Manual 2Warning on lithium battery SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS:The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. IMPORTANTConnection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTSEN 3 GETTING STARTED 4 RECORDING 10 PLAYBACK 26 EDITING 30 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX838/AX638 only) 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 INDEX 40 CAUTIONS 43 SPECIFICATIONS 45 2 The Logical Choice 3 4ATTENTION: 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**REFRESHTo discharge the battery . . . 4 EN 5USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER 5 6 (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalSee SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( SWITCH 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 6 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). 7 8 (cont.) Tape Length Setting Recording Mode Setting Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 8 Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap AttachmentATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH Tripod Mounting 9 10 Basic RecordingLOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING 10 Basic Features11 1213 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 14 Exposure ControlBRIGHTEN IMAGE DARKEN IMAGE RESTORE INITIAL SETTING 15 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 16 ADJUST FOCUSTo nearer subject To farther subject . . . LOCK FOCUS RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE 17 18 Advanced Features (cont.) FaderWith the Electronic fog filter mode ( ENGAGE 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. 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 18 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 19 20 Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character InsertDISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE 20 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)SELECT WHITE BALANCE ADJUST FOCUS ADJUST WHITE BALANCESELECT SET PROGRAM AE select dial White balance mode indicator 21 22PAUSE 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.) 22 MENU23 24 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 . . . EN 25 24 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 25 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 EN 27 26 Basic ConnectionsConnection To A VCR [A] (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. VCR 27 28 Basic Playback2 3 4 ZMake sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections ( pg. 27). LOAD A CASSETTE PLAYBACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-forward the tape 28 Features29 30EDITINGVCR (Recording deck) Tape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY EDIT MORE SEGMENTSEN 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-AX338/AX337. 30 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . .JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER 31 32EDITINGPREPARE 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 32 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: 33 34USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX838/AX638 only)NOTE:The remote controls cannot operate GR-AX338/AX337. Installing The BatteryPULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER 35 36USING REMOTE CONTROL UNITAfter step 5, Retake ( (GR-AX838/AX638 only) (cont.) Insert EditingUse the RM-V705U, 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. EN 37 36 Audio DubbingENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBINGNOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): 37 38TROUBLESHOOTINGTAPE TRANSPORTSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER RECORDING PLAYBACKEN 39 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 38 OTHER 39 40INDEXq ^ (*% )& @ ControlsControls 860 ! 79 #$ 453 12 40 ertyi EWRT Y w p Q u O U I oConnectors Indicators Other Parts 41 42INDEXe @PAUSE TAPE END MERRY CHR ISTMA S 97 2425 : 10 Viewfinder05 MWB DISP. REC SP SEPIA LENS COVER FADE 18MIN T30 1MIN 1/2S INDEX 8 9 0 12 6 7 % & ^ * ( ) q ! # $ 43 5 wViewfinder Indications% ^ & * ( ) q w e 1 2 3 , 9 4 5 6 7 8 0 ! @ # $ EN 43 42 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 . . . 43 44CAUTIONSMain Unit For Your Maintenance 44 SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG/EK) CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) Provided Accessories ......................Z pg. 3 Optional Accessories
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