JVC GR-AX857UM manuals
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Dear Customer, 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.Warning on lithium battery (for clock operation)The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. CAUTIONS: ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 2. Lightning 3. Power Lines 3 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSATTENTION: INSTALLATION1. Power Sources 2. Overloading 3. Power Cord Protection 4. Ventilation 5. Wall or Ceiling Mounting 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 Using the battery pack To remove the battery pack 3 5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE1 2 Z SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYBACK SHOOTING MAJOR FEATURES 6 The Logical Choice7 CONTENTS8 PowerNo function is available without power supply. Use only the specified power supply. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKSUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK USING THE BATTERY PACKATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK ATTENTION:REFRESHTo discharge the battery . . . INFORMATION: 10 (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalSWITCH OFF POWER REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER RE-INSERT HOLDER pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries. 11 Date/Time SettingsSET DATE SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION 12 (cont.) Recording Mode SettingSET RECORDING MODEThe tape remaining time ( Tape Length SettingSET TAPE LENGTH pg. 17) displayed in the viewfinder 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 AttachmentTripod Mounting 16 Basic RecordingYou should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Viewfinder Adjustment ( Grip Adjustment ( Tape Length Setting ( Recording Mode Setting ( Power ( pg. 8) pg. 12) pg. 14) LOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE START SHOOTING Power Switch Position 17 Viewfinder Indications18 Basic FeaturesZooming 19 Quick ReviewDistortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal. Fade/Wipe ( Retakemonochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal. 5 Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) (GR-AX857/AX657 only) pg. 23) cannot be activated by pressing 5 SEC. REC. 20 Basic Features (cont.)Picture Stabilizer 21 DANGERVideo Light (GR-AX957/AX857 only) 22 Advanced Features Snapshot (GR-AX957only)23 Fade/WipeENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODEWith the Electronic fog filter mode ( START OR END RECORDING TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE FADER MOSAIC (Fader) SHUTTER (Wipe) SLIDE (Wipe)The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe is used with Sepia ( pg. 25). pg. 25) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen. 24 Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special EffectsOnly one mode can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe ( pg. 23) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations. 25 SEPIASPORTS ND:ND EFFECT FG:FOG TWILIGHT S1/2000 NEGA POSI 26 Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time InsertACCESS DATE/TIME DISP. MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE DISPLAYThe selected display can be recorded. If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting. AUTO DATEAfter changing the date. After loading a cassette. After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the Select Dial. In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded. 27 Instant TitlesACCESS TITLE MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE 28 Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMENU Button Turn the Power Switch to PRO.. Menu access depends on the function you select. ....press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears. ....press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function. MAKE SETTINGPress the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends on the function you select. If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, TITLE, DATE/TIME DISP. or DATE/ TIME . . . If you select WIDE, D.ZOOM, TELE MACRO or DEMO MODE . . . If you select JLIP ID NO. . . . If you select any other functions . . . END SETTINGPress the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN. Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.Display (ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) Select Dial Menu Screen 1 Setting Menu (ex. TITLE LANG.) Menu Screen 2 Normal Screen No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode. 29 Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Available Using The MENU Button MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONSDuring the demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled. 30 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)31 Exposure ControlACCESS EXPOSURE MENUTo re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2. ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE ADJUST EXPOSURETo brighten the image . . . To darken the image . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURETo return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 4. 32 Advanced Features (cont.) FocusingAUTO FOCUS 33 MANUAL FOCUSZ ACCESS FOCUS MENU ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS 34 White Balance AdjustmentACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENTWhite balance cannot be used when Sepia ( SET FUNCTION PARAMETERSTo Return To Automatic White Balance . . . pg. 25) is activated. Advanced Features (cont.) 35 Manual White Balance OperationSET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING 36 Advanced Features (cont.) Self-TimerACCESS INT. TIME MENU SET INTERVAL TIME START DELAYED RECORDINGTo Cancel Self-Timer . . . 37 AnimationThe Power Switch is set to PRO.. The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. The recording mode is set to SP. 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- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. Time-LapseThe Power Switch is set to PRO.. The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. The recording mode is set to SP. SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS SET RECORDING TIME START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE 38 Basic PlaybackLOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape 39 Tracking Features 40 Features (cont.)Still PlaybackDuring playback, press and hold REW ( monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. Shuttle Search) or FF ( monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This is normal. Counter Memory FunctionThe counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward and Rewind modes. 41 Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Using The Cassette AdapterINSERT 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. 42 Basic Connections And Tape DubbingBasic Connections Connection For Tape Dubbing 43 Basic ConnectionsCONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SUPPLY POWER Tape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY EDIT MORE SEGMENTS 44 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITInstalling The BatteryPULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER RE-INSERT HOLDER 1 2 3 7 8 9 0 ! @ 4 5 6 46 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert EditingAfter step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V705U remote control unit to perform this procedure. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT RESET COUNTER ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE BEGIN INSERT EDITING END INSERT EDITING pg. 19) can be performed. Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode. 47 Audio DubbingENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBING NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): 48 USER MAINTENANCEAfter UseWhen removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely. Cleaning The CamcorderCLEAN EXTERIOR CLEAN LENS REMOVE EYEPIECE CLEAN VIEWFINDER RE-ATTACH EYEPIECEAvoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it. 49 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK 50 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER Indications 51 BRIGHTNORM PAUSE MERRY CHRISTMAS 20X1 2Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator........ Z pg. 12 3 , 7 3 , 8 # * ( Tape End Display: TAPE END............ Z S INDEX FINE 10 30MIN SP T30 15S 5S DEC 25. 99 AM 11 : 45 : 18 LENS COVER TAPE END FADER 2 REC 01 1X 55 CAUTIONSDANGER: Video Light General Battery Precautions 56 CAUTIONS57 SPECIFICATIONSCamcorderGeneral Connectors Provided Accessories.................. Z pg. 6 Optional Accessories AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U Cassette Adapter C-P7U
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