JVC GR-AX920 manual

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial Nos. of the

GR-AX920U camcorder and the AA-

V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger.

The serial numbers are located on the

bottom of the GR-AX920U, and the AA-

V11U.

Model No. GR-AX920U

AA-V11U

Serial No.

GR-AX920

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0002-027B

Compact VHS

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Contents

Main GR-AX920 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS Compact VHS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U) ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V11U) CAUTION 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: INSTALLATION 1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources USE SERVICING QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER 3 2 Using the battery pack 1 The Logical Choice CONTENTS Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK 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/TIME START CLOCK OPERATION To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/Time Insert ( pg. 26). (cont.) Tape Length Setting SET TAPE LENGTH Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE Loading/Unloading A Cassette Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap Attachment Basic Recording LOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING Basic Features Basic Features (cont.) Video Light SET VIDEO LIGHT Z DANGER Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects Only one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/Wipe ( pg. 23) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations. Page Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus Focus Lock LOCK FOCUS RELEASE FOCUS LOCK ADJUST FOCUS To nearer subject To farther subject . . . LOCK FOCUS RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Advanced Features (cont.) Picture Stabilizer ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects Fade/Wipe pg. 19). ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE B START RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Wide ENGAGE WIDE MODE To recall a title, press SET again. RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN Instant Titles Character Generator ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU INPUT CHARACTERS END CHARACTER SETTING To display the characters you have set Instant Title ( Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert DISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE AUTO DATE RECORD Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) SELECT WHITE BALANCE MWB ADJUST FOCUS ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MAKE SETTING The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode. If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer, Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . . If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . . MENU pg. 21). 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 To Release Self-Timer . . . Animation SET RECORDING TIME START RECORDING ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 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) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV Basic Playback Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections ( 6 2 3 Features EDITING Tape Dubbing VCR (Recording deck) CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] EDITING (cont.) PREPARE CAMCORDER VCR (Recording deck) PREPARE VCR SELECT SCENES ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Battery PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Page USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing After step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT Audio Dubbing ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER AM 10 : 24 : 56DEC 25. 97 Viewfinder 1 2 3, 8 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 18 3, 9 Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator........ Z pg. 23 5 6 7 0 ! Controls Controls 97! @ e & q)^ w(* yuio Q UYIO P r t E R T Terms General Battery Precautions Battery Packs 1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . CAUTIONS DANGER: Video Light CAUTIONS 3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . . 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. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO ESPAOL Alimentacin NOTAS: Sin alimentacin no hay ninguna funcin disponible. Utilice exclusivamente la alimentacin indicada. GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA ALIMENTACION 1 Utilizacin de la batera 1 2 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) Don't service it yourself. JVC HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 Page Page GR-AX920