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INSTRUCTIONS
GR-AXM220
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Warning on lithium battery (for clock operation)
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Dear Customer,
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5. Ventilation
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
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
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MAJOR FEATURES
Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 19)
Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 16) TBC (Time Base Corrector) (Z pg. 29)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 16)
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Charge Marker
ATTENTION:
ATTENTION:
USING THE BATTERY PACK
USING AC POWER
USING A CAR BATTERY
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
(cont.)
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
12-hour indication with AM or PM
Menu Screen 1
Date/Time Settings
Set the Power Switch to PRO.. The power lamp comes on.
pg. 23).
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
Menu Screen
The tape remaining time (
(cont.)
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
Shoulder Strap Attachment
CAUTION:
Tripod Mounting
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor
Basic Recording
Power Switch Position
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
INTERFACE SHOOTING
LCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER INDICA- TIONS
Basic Features
Zooming
Picture Stabilizer
Quick Review
Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal.
Fade/Wipe (
Retake
Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.
Fade/Wipe Effects
Advanced Features
FADER
MOSAIC (Fader)
SHUTTER (Wipe)
Program AE With Special Effects
Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe (
pg. 18) is used in the Sepia mode.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
Normal Screen
(ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)
Set the Power Switch to PRO..
Menu access depends on the function you select.
Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button
MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS
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DISPLAY
The selected display can be recorded.
If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting. AUTO DATE
After changing the date.
Instant Titles
The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu.
Date/Time Insert
Exposure Control
Advanced Features (cont.)
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
When the background is overly dark or the subject light.
Animation
Time-Lapse
Animation and Time-Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected.
Before performing the following steps, make sure that:
The Power Switch is set to PRO..
Advanced Features (cont.)
AUTO FOCUS
MANUAL FOCUS
White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Operation
Basic Playback
LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment:
Speaker Volume Control:
Still Playback:
Shuttle Search:
Features
Tracking:
TBC (Time Base Corrector):
Counter Memory Function:
Connections
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
Tape Dubbing
Using The Cassette Adapter
Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)
During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING
OTHER
INDEX
Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
INDEX
Indications
Indications During Recording
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Warning Indications
Indications Function
Indications During Playback
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CAUTIONS
INFORMATION
LCD Monitor
Cassettes
Main Unit
TERMS
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16U
Cassette Adapter C-P7U
SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
ESPAOL
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Alimentacin
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CARGA DE LA BATERIA
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA
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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
Dear customer:
Dont service it yourself.
JVC
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90