JVC GR-AX475 The Logical Choice

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

PAL

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Programme AE with Special

Effects (Z pg. 16)

n Auto Mode Lock

n Auto Mode Release

n Electronic Fog Filter

n ND Effect

n Sepia

n Twilight

n Sports

n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Integrated Auto Light

(Z pg. 15)

Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom

(Z pg. 13)

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Random Assemble Editing

(Z pg. 33 – 35)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V704U

or RM-V700U

•DC Cord

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11EK •Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•Shoulder Strap •Lithium Battery

CR2025 x 2•Editing Cable

Program Manager

(Z pg. 16 – 25)

Programme AE with Special Effects,

Exposure Control, Focusing, Fader, Wide,

Instant Title, Date/Time Character Insert,

White Balance Adjustment, Menu

Adjustment

•Cable Adapter

Contents

Main GR-AX475 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER 49 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 k 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 Page 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 4 5 6 7 8 0 ! Controls Controls 860 ! q *&% )(^ erty i EWRT Y w p Q 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 Page Page GR-AX475 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER 49 SPECIFICATIONS.............. CAUTIONS ........................