JVC GR-AX220, GR-AX420, GR-AX720 manual

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Main (The camcorder illustrations appearing in these instructions are of the GR-AX720.) GR-AX720 GR-AX420 GR-AX220 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER Compact VHS INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U) ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V11U) CAUTION 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: INSTALLATION 1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources USE SERVICING QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER 3 2 Using the battery pack 1 The Logical Choice The 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) CONTENTS Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER USING DRY CELL BATTERIES (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal SWITCH OFF POWER See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( OPEN COVER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Date/Time Setting SET DATE/TIME START CLOCK OPERATION To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/Time Insert ( pg. 24). (cont.) Tape Length Setting SET TAPE LENGTH Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE Loading/Unloading A Cassette Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap Attachment Basic Recording LOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING Basic Features Basic Features (cont.) Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal. Video Light (GR-AX720 only) SET VIDEO LIGHT Z DANGER Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects Only one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader ( pg. 22) is used in the Sepia mode. Exposure Control BRIGHTEN IMAGE OR . . . DARKEN IMAGE RESTORE INITIAL SETTING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus Focus Lock LOCK FOCUS RELEASE FOCUS LOCK ADJUST FOCUS To nearer subject To farther subject . . . LOCK FOCUS RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Advanced Features (cont.) Fader ENGAGE FADESTANDBY MODE With the Electronic fog filter mode ( START RECORDING OR . . . Instant Titles SET Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode. DISPLAY SET : MENU KEY Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert DISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE AUTO DATE RECORD Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) SELECT WHITE BALANCE MWB ADJUST FOCUS ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MAKE SETTING The 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, . . . MENU pg. 21). Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps. SET INTERVAL TIME START DELAYED RECORDING To Release Self-Timer . . . Animation SET RECORDING TIME START RECORDING ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection. 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) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV Basic Playback Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections ( 3 4 pg. 31). Features EDITING Tape Dubbing VCR (Recording deck) CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] EDITING (cont.) PREPARE CAMCORDER VCR (Recording deck) PREPARE VCR SELECT SCENES ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX720 only) NOTE: The remote controls cannot operate GR-AX420/AX220. Installing The Battery Page USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX720 only) (cont.) Insert Editing After step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT Audio Dubbing ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBING NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): USER MAINTENANCE After Use Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR CLEAN LENS TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER Viewfinder AM 10 : 24DEC 25. 97 PAUSE TAPE END Controls Controls 860 ! q ^ (*% )& erty i EWRT Y w p Q Terms General Battery Precautions Battery Packs 1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . CAUTIONS DANGER: Video Light CAUTIONS 3. 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. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO ESPAOL Alimentacin NOTAS: CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS ALIMENTACION GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA ALIMENTACION 1 Utilizacin de la batera 1 2 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) Don't service it yourself. JVC HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90