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GR-AX480 GR-AX280
GETTING STARTED
SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTIONS
INDEX
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
Warning on lithium battery
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
The Logical Choice
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYBACK SHOOTING
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 CHARGE MARKER
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
SET TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
pg. 19).
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
The tape remaining time (
pg. 15) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
Recording Mode Setting
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
(cont.) Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Viewfinder Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
ADJUST LENGTH
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
Basic Features
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu
pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.
The Fader (
pg. 22) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.
Basic Features (cont.)
Z
DANGER
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Programme AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader
pg. 22) is used in the Sepia mode.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
ND Effect
Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication
Twilight
Sports
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)
Advanced Features (cont.) Fader
ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE
With the Electronic fog filter mode (
START OR END RECORDING
TO CANCEL FADE-STANDBY
Super LoLux(Gain Up)
SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE
Instant Titles
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
To display the characters you have set Date/Time/ Character Insert (
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MAKE SETTING
If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ TIME, or CHARACTER . . .
If you select JLIP ID NO. . . .
If you select any other functions . . .
Advanced Features (cont.)
Menu Screen Explanations
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Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
EN 29 Manual Focus
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (
pg. 12). If you havent, do so before continuing.
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.)
pg. 38).
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
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
LOAD A CASSETTE
6
2
4
Features Tracking
ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
Features (cont.)
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 (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B (Playback ONLY)
TAPE DUBBING
Tape Dubbing
(Recording deck)
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only)
BUTTONS
FUNCTIONS
1 2
3 4 5 6 7
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Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE VCR
Youre now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
CONNECT TO . . .
PAUSE TERMINAL
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR
PREPARE CAMCORDER
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
REGISTER END OF SCENE
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
MAKE CORRECTIONS
ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE
If you performed step 1
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
on page 43 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.
Insert Editing
Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
After step 5, Retake (
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
RESET COUNTER
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY
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 POWER
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
TAPE TRANSPORT
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM OTHER
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
REC SP
30MIN
(
TAPE END
S.LX T30 01 MWB
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Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Terms
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
Cassettes
CAUTIONS
DANGER: Video Light
General Battery Precautions
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
CAUTIONS
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS
3. Taking care of your C format video cassette tapes.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO