JVC GR-AX280, GR-AX480

GR-AX480

GR-AX280

0198MKV*UN*VP

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Contents

Main 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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