JVC GR-AX940 manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

LYT0259-001C

INSTRUCTIONS

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GR-AX940For Customer Use:

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Main COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH GR-AX940 For Customer Use: Dear Customer, Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . 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. SAFETY INSTRUCT 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 1 2 Z 1 2 The Logical Choice CONTENTS A Power No function is available without power supply. Use only the specified power supply. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK USING AC POWER USING A CAR BATTERY (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal SWITCH OFF POWER See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Date/Time Settings SET DATE SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION pg. 26). (cont.) Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE The tape remaining time ( Tape Length Setting SET TAPE LENGTH Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting CAUTION: Basic Recording You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Viewfinder Adjustment ( Grip Adjustment ( Tape Length Setting ( Viewfinder Indications PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON Basic Features Zooming Quick Review Retake Basic Features (cont.) Picture Stabilizer DANGER Video Light Advanced Features Snapshot TAKE SNAPSHOT Fade/Wipe ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE With the Electronic fog filter mode ( START OR END RECORDING TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects Only one mode 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-lit situations. SEPIA SPORTS ND:ND EFFECT FG:FOG TWILIGHT Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Insert ACCESS DATE/TIME DISP. MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded. Instant Titles ACCESS TITLE MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MENU Button Turn the Power Switch to PRO.. Menu access depends on the function you select. ....press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears. Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled. Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) Exposure Control ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2. ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE ADJUST EXPOSURE Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS Z ACCESS FOCUS MENU ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS White Balance Adjustment ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT White balance cannot be used when Sepia ( SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . Manual White Balance Operation SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SET INTERVAL TIME START DELAYED RECORDING To Cancel Self-Timer . . . Animation The Power Switch is set to PRO.. The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. The recording mode is set to SP. SET RECORDING TIME Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape Tracking Features ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Features (cont.) Still Playback During playback, press and hold REW ( NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Using The Cassette Adapter INSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO Basic Connections A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO Connection For Tape Dubbing Basic Connections CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SUPPLY POWER USER MAINTENANCE After Use When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely. Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER Indications 5 NORM BRIGHT ^ * ( S INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Term s 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 1.During use . . . 2.Store cassettes . . . Main Unit SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U ESPAOL Alimentacin NOTAS: CARGA DE LA BATERIA ALIMENTACION GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA Utilizacin de la batera REPRODUCCION FILMACION 3 Para extraer la batera FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dont service it yourself. JVC Dear customer: WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90