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USINGREMOTECONTROLUNIT (GR-AX720only)

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible.

NOTE:

The remote controls cannot operate GR-AX420/AX220.

A

 

B

1

C

 

Installing The Battery

a

 

2

3

2

3

 

PULL OUT BATTERY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

1

 

HOLDER

 

3

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Lock hole

 

Release

1

Type A : Pull out by inserting a pointed

 

 

1

tab

 

 

 

 

 

 

instrument into slot a .

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type B : Pull out while sliding the lock

 

 

 

 

 

 

hole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

7

 

 

 

 

Type C : Pinch the release tab and pull

 

#

 

1

 

out.

 

 

8

$

 

7

 

INSERT BATTERY

3

 

9

 

%

 

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert

 

 

 

8

 

2

2 the lithium battery (CR2025)* into the

4

 

0

9

 

 

!

 

^

 

battery holder.

 

 

 

 

 

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

5

 

!

5

 

@

 

 

 

 

0

 

4

 

Insert the battery holder into the remote

 

 

 

3

 

6

 

6

 

@

 

3 control unit, and push the holder until it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

&

 

 

 

 

 

 

clicks into place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Read the caution concerning lithium

 

RM-V705U

 

 

RM-V700U

 

batteries (pg. 2).

(provided with GR-AX720)

 

(optional)

 

 

BUTTONS

FUNCTIONS

With the camcorder’s power switch

With the camcorder’s power switch set

 

 

set to “CAMERA”.

to “PLAY”.

 

 

 

1Infrared beam

Transmits the beam signal.

 

transmitting window

 

 

 

2ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

Zoom (invariable speed, pg. 15)

3PLAY Button

Playback start (pg. 32)

4STOP Button

Stop (pg. 32)

5REW Button

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (pg. 16)

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (pg. 32)

6INSERT Button

Insert Editing (pg. 40)

7START/STOP Button

Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

8INT. TIME Button

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (pg. 39)

9REC TIME Button

Animation/Time-Lapse (pg. 39)

0PAUSE Button

Pause (pg. 33)

!FF Button

Retake (forward) (pg. 16)

FF/FF Shuttle Search (pg. 32)

@A.DUB Button

Audio dubbing (pg. 41)

#PAUSE IN Connector

pg. 36

$MBR SET Button

pg. 35

%VISS Button

Index Code marking (pg. 39)

^VCR CTL Button

pg. 35

&R.A.EDIT Buttons

pg. 36

#— & : RM-V700U only.

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JVC GR-AX220, GR-AX720, GR-AX420 manual Installing The Battery, Pull OUT Battery, Holder, RM-V705U, Buttons Functions

GR-AX720, GR-AX220, GR-AX420 specifications

The JVC GR-AX420, GR-AX220, and GR-AX720 are part of JVC's popular line of compact VHS-C camcorders, designed for ease of use and high-quality video recording. These models cater to users who seek versatility and reliability, making them ideal for both amateur and semi-professional videographers.

Each model in this series features a lightweight and portable design, making them easy to carry for extended periods. The GR-AX420 offers a 20x optical zoom capability, allowing users to capture detailed close-ups without compromising image quality. The GR-AX220, while equipped with a slightly less powerful zoom, still provides a respectable 16x optical zoom, perfect for everyday shooting. The GR-AX720 stands out with an impressive 30x optical zoom, giving users the flexibility to shoot distant subjects with clarity.

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