Main
GR-AXM40
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
The Logical Choice
Using the battery pack 1
2
To remove the battery pack
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
1
2
3
SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE
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 7
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
**CHARGE MARKER
(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. 28).
(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
Viewfinder Adjustment
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
ADJUST LENGTH
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
Shooting while watching the viewfinder
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
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
EN 19
Video Light
Z
SET VIDEO LIGHT
DANGER
Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe (
pg. 25) is used in the Sepia mode.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
ND Effect
ND:ND Effect ND
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.)
Exposure Control
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE
OR . . .
B
END RECORDING
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE
Advanced Features (cont.) Wide
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
Instant Titles
DISPLAY
Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
To display the characters you have set Instant Titles (
Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert
You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (
pg. 9). If you havent, do so before continuing.
DISPLAY
SELECT DISPLAY
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
ADJUST FOCUS
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Advanced Features (cont.)
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
MAKE SETTING
If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer, Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .
MENU
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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2
4
LOAD A CASSETTE
PLAYBACK
Features
Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
VCR
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter
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.
EDITING
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
EDITING
PREPARE CAMCORDER
VCR (Recording deck)
PREPARE VCR
SELECT SCENES
ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE
If you performed step 1
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
on page 39 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Installing The Battery
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
Z Z
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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.)
After step 5, Retake (
Insert Editing
Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
END AUDIO DUBBING
NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
AUTO APS ON
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications
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Controls
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Terms
CAUTIONS
DANGER: Video Light
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
CAUTIONS
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
LCD monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . .
2. To prolong service life . . .
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . .
SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS
SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO
AUDIO
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EK)
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)