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To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

A

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

A/V cable (provided)

B

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN connectors

There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect the provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR.

SUPPLY POWER

2 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

SELECT MODE

3 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

VCR

Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

Aerial

RF unit RF-V5E(optional)

To AUDIO, VIDEO and DC OUT connectors

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect the provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV.

SELECT MODE

2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in its instructions).

NOTES:

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s power switch to CAMERA, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

*Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection procedure.

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JVC GR-AX460, GR-AX360, GR-AX260 manual Playback Basic Connections, Connect Camcorder to VCR, Connect Camcorder to TV

GR-AX260, GR-AX460, GR-AX360 specifications

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