GR-AXM33 GR-AXM23

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

Compact VHS

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in the illustrations are of the GR-AXM33.)

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS
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
Terms	48
CAUTIONS	49
SPECIFICATIONS	51

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Contents

GR-AXM33 GR-AXM23 Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom It is recommended that you This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment P7U BN-V12U PLAY/PAUSE REW Push Eject BATT. ReleaseLens Cover Supply Power PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery Pack AA-V15EK DC OUT Close Cover Insert BatteryClose the compartment cover until it clicks in place Access Menu Screen Date/Time Setting SET Recording Mode Recording Mode Setting Loading/Unloading a Cassette Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach Strap Basic Recording Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeLoad a Cassette Start Shooting Stop Recording Tape remaining time indicatorNow calculating Blinking EN Recording Basic Recording Power Switch Start/Stop ButtonTally lamp Lights while recording is in progress Interface shooting Journalistic shootingBrightness control Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Power Zoom button EN Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Purpose Operation Zoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed 5SEC. REC Retake R/F Feature To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Basic FeaturesSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Mode when you use the video light Display Select Dial DATE/TIMEDate/Time/Character Insert Programme AE With Special Effects Recording Advanced FeaturesAfter 1 sec Mark Dial Captures faster action than Sports modeViewfinder indication High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Fader Advanced FeaturesWide Select Preset Title Select Super Lolux ModeSuper LoLuxGain Up Instant Titles LCD monitor or viewfinder Menu Jog Dial Menu Screen Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Allows you to adjust focus manually pg Adjusts focus automaticallyAdjusts exposure automatically Allows you to adjust exposure manually pg Recording pg Setting isLapse recording pg Tally lamp remains off at all times Patterns that are regularly repeated Focusing Focus Menu Screen END Adjustment of FocusManual Focus Screen To darken the image Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B INT. Time MenuREC Time Time-Lapse Release Animation ModeSET Interval Between Recordings SET Recording Time Rewind or Fast-forward the tape Basic PlaybackPlay Back Stop Playback Adjust Volume Speaker volume controlBright Volume Tracking Counter R/M PLAY/PAUSE REW FF Stop Feature Features Cassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENInsert Cassette in Adapter Play Back on Connected VCR Connect Camcorder to VCR Basic ConnectionsConnect Camcorder to TV Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Power Switch BATT. Release Push Eject Open/Close Switch Set to Power OFFRemove Marks Not been set to Video Recording cannot be performedPlayback picture is blurred or Interrupted Review or Retake mode Indicators and the pictureTape won’t eject Shooting a very bright object @ Interval Timer/Recording Time Recording Mode SP/LP Indicator Programme AE IndicatorPgs ,34 Condensation Warning 46EN Power Switch Pg.14 # Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch GR-AXM33 onlyPower Indicator Tally Lamp Clock Battery Compartment Demo Mode ContentsManual Focus ND Effect Mode Playback Self-Timer Avoid using the unit For safety, do notDuring use To avoid hazard Special Notes on Video Heads Cont Adjustment Auto/Manual adjustment Dimensions X 117 H Including viewfinderOutput DBs, 1 k-ohm Via Audio OUT Connector Speaker Dimensions 188 25 H 104 Weight Approx g Accessory GR-AXM23

JVC specifications GR-AXM33 GR-AXM23

Models: GR-AXM33

GR-AXM33 GR-AXM23

Compact VHS

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS