SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

EN59

General

Format

: VHS NTSC standard

Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Power source

: DC 6.0 V

 

 

Operating humidity

: 35% to 80%

Power consumption

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage temperature

: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

LCD monitor off,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

 

viewfinder on

 

 

 

 

 

 

GR-AXM717

: Approx. 860 g (1.9 lbs)

GR-AXM717/

 

 

 

 

 

 

GR-AXM317/

 

AXM317

: 5.9 W

 

 

 

AXM217

: Approx. 880 g (2.0 lbs)

GR-AXM217

: 6.0 W

 

 

 

Dimensions

: 99 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm

LCD monitor on,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3-15/16" x 4-11/16" x 7-13/16")

viewfinder off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(with the LCD monitor closed

GR-AXM717/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and with the viewfinder fully

AXM317

: 6.4 W

 

 

 

 

tilted downward)

GR-AXM217

: 6.5 W

 

 

 

Pickup

: 1/4” format CCD

LCD monitor on,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lens

: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm, 16:1

viewfinder on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power zoom lens with auto iris

GR-AXM717/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and macro control, filter

AXM317

: 7.0 W

 

 

 

 

diameter 40.5 mm

GR-AXM217

: 7.1 W

 

 

 

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder with

Video light

: 2.9 W

 

 

 

GR-AXM717

: • 0.55” color LCD

Signal system

: NTSC-type

GR-AXM317/

 

Video recording system

 

 

 

AXM217

: • 0.5” black/white CRT

Luminance

: FM recording

White balance

 

Color

: Converted sub-carrier

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

 

direct recording

LCD monitor

 

 

Conforms to VHS standard

GR-AXM717

: 3” diagonally measured, LCD

Cassette

:

 

 

cassette

 

panel/TFT active matrix system

Tape speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

GR-AXM317/

 

SP

: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)

AXM217

: 2.5” diagonally measured, LCD

EP

: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

 

panel/TFT active matrix system

Recording time (max.)

: 40 minutes

Speaker

: Monaural

SP

 

 

EP

: 120 minutes (with TC-40)

 

 

Connectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JLIP

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

Video

: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,

 

jack

 

 

 

 

analog output

 

(compatible with RC-5325 plug)

 

(via Video output connector)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

: –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(via Audio output connector)

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U

Power requirement

 

 

 

U.S.A. and Canada

: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz

Other countries

: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50/60

 

Hz

 

 

Power consumption

: 23 W

 

 

Output

 

 

, 1.3 A

Charge

: DC 8.5 V

 

 

VTR

: DC 6.3 V

 

, 1.8 A

 

Charging system

: Constant current, peak

 

detection, timer controlled

Dimensions

: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm

 

(5-9/16” x 1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)

Weight

: Approx. 300 g (0.71 lbs)

..................Provided Accessories

pg. 6

Optional Accessories

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

•Battery Charger BH-VC10U

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Audio/Video Cable

Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability.

 

Cassette Adapter C-P7U

Dimensions

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x 104 (D) mm

 

(7-7/16” x 1” x 4-1/8”)

Weight

: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)

Accessory

: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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JVC GR-AXM217UM manual General, Connectors, Provided Accessories Optional Accessories

GR-AXM217UM specifications

The JVC GR-AXM217UM is a compact and versatile camcorder that gained recognition for its user-friendly design and impressive array of features, making it suitable for both novice and experienced videographers. This camcorder, released in the early 2000s, exemplifies the advancements in consumer video technology at the time, offering a balance of performance and ease of use.

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Additionally, the camcorder comes equipped with a 3.5-inch color LCD screen that flips out, enabling users to easily monitor their recordings and adjust framing without difficulty. The intuitive interface allows for straightforward navigation through menus, making it accessible even for those new to video recording.

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