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GR-AX937
GR-AX937
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
Compact VHS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
Warning on lithium battery
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
USE
SERVICING
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER
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2
Using the battery pack 1
The Logical Choice
CONTENTS
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
DETACH BATTERY PACK
EN 9
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.)
EN 17
Video Light
Z
SET VIDEO LIGHT
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.
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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
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE
B
START RECORDING
OR . . .
Advanced Features (cont.) Wide
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
DISPLAY
SELECT PRESET TITLE
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)
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
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections (
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Features
EDITING
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
EDITING
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
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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
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Viewfinder
Viewfinder Indications
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Terms
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
CAUTIONS
DANGER: Video Light
General Battery Precautions
CAUTIONS
Cassettes
1. During use . . .
2. Store cassettes . . .
Main Unit
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO
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GR-AX937
GR-AX937
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
Compact VHS
