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GR-AX655
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
YU30052-602
Compact VHS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U)
ATTENTION (s'applique l'AA-V11U)
CAUTION
5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION:
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
2. Power Sources
USE
1. Accessories
2. Product and Cart Combination
3. Water and Moisture
4. Object and Liquid Entry
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER
3
3
2
The Logical Choice
The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR*
Program AE with Special Effects (Z P. 16)
Intelligent Function Control (Z P. 18 25)
F1 F2
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion
See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS(
SWITCH OFF POWER
OPEN COVER
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
ADJUST DIOPTER
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Remote Control Unit RM-V700U (optional)
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 ! #
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
Basic Features
START/STOP VISS RM-V700U (optional)
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader (
pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode.
A
M
FG:FOGFG
White Balance Adjustment
ADJUST FOCUS
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
pg. 29).
DANGER:
Video Light
SET VIDEO LIGHT
INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL
PREPARATION
ENTER SELECTION
Fader
ENGAGE FADESTANDBY MODE
With the Electronic fog filter mode (
START RECORDING
OR . . .
Focusing
Auto Focus
Focus Lock
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
ADJUST FOCUS
TO FARTHER SUBJECT
TO NEARER SUBJECT
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Exposure Control
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
Date/Time Character Insert
DISPLAY
SELECT DISPLAY
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
AUTO DATE RECORD
Character Generator
SET CHARACTER OR TITLE
ACCESS CHARACTER MODE SCREEN
ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS
You can store up to 18 characters.
Instant Titles
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Self-Timer
You need the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
SET TIME DELAY
START DELAYED RECORDING
RELEASE SELF-TIMER MODE
Animation
You need the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.
SET RECORDING SPEED
SET RECORDING TIME
START RECORDING
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)
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)
Basic Connections
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Basic Playback
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in BASIC CONNECTIONS (
pg. 29 ).
LOAD A CASSETTE
PLAYBACK
Features
EDITING
Tape Dubbing
VCR (Recording deck)
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE THE VCR
Youre now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
IMPORTANT
If the VCRs power doesnt come on in step 1, try another code from the chart.
EDITING (cont.)
PREPARE CAMCORDER
VCR (Recording deck)
PREPARE VCR
SELECT SCENES
ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
Insert Editing
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
EDITING (cont.)
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
Controls
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
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Viewfinder
INDEX
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Term s
General Battery Precautions
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
CAUTIONS
DANGER: Video Light
Serious malfunctioning
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
CAUTIONS (cont.)
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO
ESPAOL
Alimentacin
NOTAS:
CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
ALIMENTACION
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA
ALIMENTACION
2
Utilizacin de la batera 1
2
FOR SERVICING
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
Don't service it yourself.
JVC
Dear customer:
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
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