JVC GR-AXM270 manual

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Main GR-AXM270 For Customer Use: COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER Compact VHS INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U) ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V15U) CAUTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: INSTALLATION 1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources USE 1. Accessories 2. Product and Cart Combination 3. Water and Moisture 4. Object and Liquid Entry QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 1 2 3 1 2 The Logical Choice 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 USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER CHARGE MARKER (OPTIONAL BATTERY ONLY) (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal SWITCH OFF POWER See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( OPEN COVER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Date/Time Setting SET DATE SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION pg. 22). (cont.) Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE The tape remaining time ( Tape Length Setting SET TAPE LENGTH 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 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 Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING Journalistic shooting 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR TILT LCD MONITOR Brightness control ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Basic Features Zoom-in Menu Screen MENU Jog Dial ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu Page Basic Features (cont.) EN 23 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 Fade/ Wipe ( pg. 26) is used in the Sepia mode. Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE START OR END RECORDING TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE Super LoLux(Gain Up) SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE 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 Page Focusing Advanced Features (cont.) Auto Focus EN 33 Manual Focus 4 To nearer subject . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS To return to Auto Focus, select AUTO in step 3. To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1. 4 To darken the image . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE To return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 3. To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 1. Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN SELECT WHITE BALANCE MWB PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 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 Basic Playback 4 6 2 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Speaker volume control ADJUST VOLUME Tracking ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Features (cont.) Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) INSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR VCR SUPPLY POWER Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B (Playback ONLY) TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE Page TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER EN 47 REC SP 30MIN ) TWILIGHT TAPE END Page Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Terms General Battery Precautions Battery Packs Plug adapter Terminals CAUTIONS DANGER: Video Light When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER INFORMATION CAUTIONS Cassettes 1. During use . . . 2. Store cassettes . . . Main Unit SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CAMERA LCD MONITOR VIDEO Page Page GR-AXM270