JVC GR-AX930U GR-AX930

GR-AX930

0198MSV*UN*YP

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407

JVC CANADA INC.

21 Finchdene Square,

Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7

Contents

Main GR-AX930 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS Compact VHS For Customer Use: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U) ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V15U) CAUTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYBACK SHOOTING MAJOR FEATURES The Logical Choice CONTENTS 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 9 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 pg. 20). SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION (cont.) Recording Mode Setting The displayed tape remaining time ( SET RECORDING MODE Tape Length Setting Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Page Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH CAUTION: Tripod Mounting Basic Recording You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Grip Adjustment ( Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting ( Power ( STOP RECORDING Basic Features Zoom In ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu pg. 29). The zoom level indicator ( Page Basic Features (cont.) EN 21 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. 24) is used in the Sepia mode. Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication Twilight Sports Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive) Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe B ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE START OR END RECORDING Super LoLux(Gain Up) SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Advanced Features (cont.) Instant Titles SELECT PRESET TITLE Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MAKE SETTING If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, or DATE/ TIME . . . If you select JLIP ID NO. . . . If you select any other functions . . . Page Page Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus EN 31 Manual Focus To nearer subject ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject . . . . . . Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN To darken the image ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE ADJUST EXPOSURE Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) pg. 37). 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 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) 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) Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 2 4 PLAY BACK Features Tracking ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Features (cont.) TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Z Z Page (cont.) 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 . . . (Recording deck) PAUSE TERMINAL JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE REGISTER END OF SCENE REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES MAKE CORRECTIONS ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE MODE BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING on page 45 (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. Insert Editing Use the RM-V705U or 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 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 POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK TAPE TRANSPORT TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) REC SP 30MIN ) TWILIGHT TAPE END Controls Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Terms A B C D CAUTIONS DANGER: Video Light When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER INFORMATION CAUTIONS Cassettes Main Unit SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO ESPAOL Alimentacin NOTAS: Sin alimentacin no hay ninguna funcin disponible. Utilice exclusivamente la alimentacin indicada. GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA Z 1 2 3 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Don't service it yourself. JVC Dear customer: WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 GR-AX930