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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
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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
MAJOR FEATURES
REMEMBER
The Logical Choice
Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 16)
Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 15)
Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 13)
Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 33 35)
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER
3
2
Using the battery pack 1
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
DETACH BATTERY PACK
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
To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/Time Insert (
pg. 22).
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
Recording Mode Setting
SET RECORDING MODE
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
Basic Features
Basic Features (cont.)
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.
Video Light
SET VIDEO LIGHT
Z
DANGER
Advanced Features
Programme AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader (
pg. 20) 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 (
START RECORDING
OR . . .
Instant Titles
Title indication
SET : MENU KEY
CLEAR
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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
Z
MWB
ADJUST FOCUS
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. 19).
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
START RECORDING
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
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.
Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
VCR
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Basic Playback
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections (
3
4
pg. 29).
Features
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 33 (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
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.) Insert Editing
After step 5, Retake (
Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE
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 POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
10 : 24
TAPE END
Viewfinder
1
2 3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 16
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Controls
Controls
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Terms
CAUTIONS
Video Light
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Ranges
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
CAUTIONS
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO
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GR-AX475
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
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SPECIFICATIONS..............
CAUTIONS ........................