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GR-AX847UM GR-AX247UM
GR-AX847UM
GR-AX247UM
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Compact VHS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
Using This Instruction Manual
It is recommended that you . . .
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION:
INSTALLATION
1. Power Sources
2. Overloading
USE
1. Accessories
2. Product and Cart Combination
3. Water and Moisture
4. Object and Liquid Entry
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYBACK SHOOTING
MAJOR FEATURES
The Logical Choice
II
CONTENTS
Power
No 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
EN 9 CHARGE MARKER
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
(cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
SWITCH OFF POWER
See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
OPEN COVER
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Date/Time Setting
SET DATE
pg. 20).
SET TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
(cont.)
Recording Mode Setting
The displayed tape remaining time (
SET RECORDING MODE
Tape Length Setting
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
(cont.) Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Viewfinder Adjustment
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
ADJUST LENGTH
CAUTION:
Tripod Mounting
Basic Recording
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Grip Adjustment (
Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting (
Power (
STOP RECORDING
Basic Features
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu
pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.
The Fader (
pg. 24) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.
Basic Features (cont.)
EN 21
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. 24) is used in the Sepia mode.
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
ND Effect
Sepia
Advanced Features (cont.)
Fader
With the Electronic fog filter mode (
ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE
START OR END RECORDING
Instant Titles
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MAKE SETTING
If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, or DATE/ TIME . . .
If you select JLIP ID NO. . . .
If you select any other functions . . .
Menu Screen Explanations
Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
EN 29
Manual Focus
To nearer subject
ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS
ADJUST FOCUS
To farther subject . . .
. . .
Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control
ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN
To darken the image
ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE
ADJUST EXPOSURE
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
pg. 35).
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN
SET INTERVAL TIME
START DELAYED RECORDING
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)
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)
Basic Playback
LOAD A CASSETTE
2
4
PLAY BACK
Features Tracking
ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
Features (cont.)
TAPE DUBBING
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX847 only)
FUNCTIONS
# & : RM-V700U only.
1
RM-V705U (provided with GR-AX847 only)
Page
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE VCR
Youre now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
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
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
REGISTER END OF SCENE
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
MAKE CORRECTIONS
ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE
BEGIN 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.
Insert Editing
Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
After step 5, Retake (
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
RESET COUNTER
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY
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 POWER
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
TAPE TRANSPORT
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM OTHER
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
REC SP
30MIN
TWILIGHT
(
TAPE END
Controls
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Terms
Battery Packs
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.
CAUTIONS
DANGER: Video Light
General Battery Precautions
CAUTIONS
Cassettes
Main Unit
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO
GR-AX847UM GR-AX247UM
GR-AX847UM
GR-AX247UM
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Compact VHS