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Connectors

wJ terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector.)

(Located beneath the jack cover)

•Connect the Editing Cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 32).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

dealer. Information (in English) is also available

at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/

eDC IN Jack......................................... Z pg. 5

The jacks

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are located beneath the jack cover.

rVIDEO OUT Jack............................... Z pg. 27

tRF DC OUT Jack

yAUDIO OUT Jack.............................. Z pg. 27

Indicators

uTally Lamp......................................... Z pg. 10

iPower On Indicator........................... Z pg. 10

Other Parts

oVideo Light

(GR-AX838/AX638 only).....................Z pg. 13

p•Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

•Remote sensor

(GR-AX838/AX638 only).................. Z pg. 35

QMicrophone....................................... Z pg. 37

WShoulder Strap Eyelets........................ Z pg. 9

EClock Battery Compartment................ Z pg. 6

RBattery Pack Mount ........................... Z pg. 4

TElectronic Viewfinder......................... Z pg. 6

YLENS COVER Switch ......................... Z pg. 10

UGrip Strap .......................................... Z pg. 9

IVIDEO LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF Switch

(GR-AX838/AX638 only).....................Z pg. 13

OTripod Mounting Socket......................Z pg. 9

Contents

Main Dear Customer, Using This Instruction Manual 2 Warning on lithium battery SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. The Logical Choice PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 ATTENTION: Power No function is available without power supply. Use only specified power supply. EN 5 USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER 6 (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( SWITCH OFF POWER OPEN COVER 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. 20). 8 (cont.) Tape Length Setting SET TAPE LENGTH Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap Attachment 10 Basic Recording LOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING Basic Features 12 Basic Features (cont.) Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal. EN 13 Video Light (GR-AX838/AX638 only) Z SET VIDEO LIGHT DANGER 14 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. 18) is used in the Sepia mode. Exposure Control BRIGHTEN IMAGE OR . . . DARKEN IMAGE RESTORE INITIAL SETTING 16 Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus Focus Lock LOCK FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS To nearer subject To farther subject . . . LOCK FOCUS RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE 18 Advanced Features (cont.) Fader With the Electronic fog filter mode ( ENGAGE FADESTANDBY MODE START RECORDING Instant Titles DISPLAY SELECT PRESET TITLE Character Generator ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU 20 Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert DISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) SELECT WHITE BALANCE MWB ADJUST FOCUS ADJUST WHITE BALANCE 22 PAUSE Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode. MAKE SETTING MENU pg. 17). 24 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 Animation SET RECORDING TIME START RECORDING ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 26 Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Basic Connections Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) Use the provided Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER 28 Basic Playback 2 3 4 Features 30 EDITING VCR (Recording deck) Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL 32 EDITING PREPARE CAMCORDER PREPARE VCR SELECT SCENES ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING on page 31 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing. The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene. 34 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX838/AX638 only) NOTE: The remote controls cannot operate GR-AX338/AX337. EN 35 36 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT After step 5, Retake ( (GR-AX838/AX638 only) (cont.) Insert Editing Use the RM-V705U, RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. Audio Dubbing ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBING NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): 38 TROUBLESHOOTING TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER OTHER 40 INDEX q ^ (*% )& @ erty i EWRT Y w p Q 42 INDEX e @ PAUSE CAUTIONS DANGER: General Battery Precautions Battery Packs 1. To avoid hazard . . . 44 CAUTIONS Main Unit For Your Maintenance EN 45 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO