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GR-AXM22UM
GR-AXM22UM
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Compact VHS
INSTRUCTIONS
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
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The Logical Choice
The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR*
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Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) C-P7U DC CordBattery Pack
BN-V11U Shoulder StrapLithium Battery CR2025
CONTENTS
**REFRESH
To discharge the battery . . .
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/TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
pg. 26).
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
The tape remaining time (
Recording Mode Setting
SET RECORDING MODE
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN LCD MONITOR
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
(cont.) Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Basic Recording
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Grip Adjustment (
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (
Power (
Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
For other notes, refer to pg. 15.
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
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OPEN LCD MONITOR
TILT LCD MONITOR
Brightness control
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Basic Features
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.
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.
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 (
OR . . .
END RECORDING
Instant Titles
Title indication
FAR
To display the characters you have set Instant Title or Date/Time/Character Insert (
DISPLAY
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. 23).
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
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.
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LOAD A CASSETTE
Features
Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)
INSERT BATTERY
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
EDITING
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
EDITING
VCR (Recording deck)
PREPARE CAMCORDER
PREPARE VCR
SELECT SCENES
ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
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Controls
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Terms
CAUTIONS
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
Cassettes
Main Unit
LCD monitor
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG)
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 6 Optional Accessories
GR-AXM22UM
GR-AXM22UM
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Compact VHS
INSTRUCTIONS