JVC GR-AXM23 specifications

GR-AXM23

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0091-001A

Compact VHS

PAL

GETTING STARTED

6

RECORDING

14

Basic Recording ...................... 14

Basic Features ........................ 18

Advanced Features .................. 22

Programme AE With Special

Effects.................................. 22

Fader .....................................24

Wide .....................................24

Super LoLux (Gain Up)............ 25

Instant Titles........................... 25

Character Generator............... 26

Using Menu For Detailed

Adjustment........................... 27

Focusing ................................30

Exposure Control ....................32

Manual White Balance

Adjustment........................... 33

Self-Timer ..............................34

Animation ..............................35

Time Lapse .............................35

PLAYBACK

36

Basic Playback ....................... 36

Features............................... 37

Using The Cassette Adapter........ 39

Basic Connections .................... 40

TAPE DUBBING

41

USER MAINTENANCE

42

TROUBLESHOOTING

43

INDEX

45

LCD monitor/viewfinder............ 45

Controls ............................... 47

Connectors ............................ 47

Indicators ............................. 47

Other Parts ........................... 47

Term s .................................. 48

CAUTIONS

49

SPECIFICATIONS

51

CONTENTS

Contents

Main GR-AXM23 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED SPECIFICATIONS CAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN AUSTRALIA, IN NEW ZEALAND, MAJOR FEATURES The Logical Choice Using the battery pack 1 2 To remove the battery pack QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 1 2 3 1 2 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 7 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 SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION pg. 21). (cont.) Tape Length Setting SET TAPE LENGTH The tape remaining time ( pg. 15) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. Recording Mode Setting Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Viewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH Basic Recording You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Grip Adjustment ( Recording Mode Setting ( Tape Length Setting ( STOP RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING Journalistic shooting 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR TILT LCD MONITOR Brightness control ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Basic Features Zoom In Zoom Out Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu pg. 31), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal. Basic Features (cont.) The Fader ( pg. 24) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC. Page Programme AE With Special Effects Advanced Features Only one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode. Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Advanced Features (cont.) Fader With the Electronic fog filter mode ( ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE START OR END RECORDING Instant Titles SELECT PRESET TITLE Character Generator ACCESS CHARACTER MENU INPUT CHARACTERS END CHARACTER SETTING To display the characters you have set Date/Time/ Character Insert ( Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MAKE SETTING If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ TIME, or CHARACTER . . . If you select JLIP ID NO. . . . If you select any other functions . . . Menu Screen Explanations Page Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus EN 31 Manual Focus You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( 4 To nearer subject . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS To return to Auto Focus, select AUTO in step 3. To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1. 4 To darken the image . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE To return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 3. To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 1. Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN SELECT WHITE BALANCE MWB PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 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 Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 6 4 PLAY BACK 1 Speaker volume control ADJUST VOLUME Tracking ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Features (cont.) Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter INSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B (Playback ONLY) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE Page TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER EN 45 REC SP 30MIN ( TAPE END S.LX T30 01 MWB Page Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Terms Cassettes Main Unit CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions Battery Packs It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. CAUTIONS LCD monitor SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CAMERA LCD MONITOR VIDEO