Contents | JVC GR-AXM205, GR-AXM405 specs

MAJORFEATURES

■Programme AE with Special Effects (☞ pg. 22 – 23)

•Electronic Fog Filter

•ND Effect

•Sepia

•Twilight

•Sports

•Nega/Posi

•1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

■LCD Colour Monitor (☞ pg. 14)

■Snapshot (GR-AXM405 only) (☞ pg. 20)

■5-Sec. Recording (GR-AXM205 only) (☞ pg. 18)

■Menu Adjustment (☞ pg. 26, 27, 28)

■Picture Stabilizer (☞ pg. 18)

■Digital Hyper Zoom (☞ pg. 16)

■Integrated Auto Light (GR-AXM405 only) (☞ pg. 19)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

• AC Power Adapter/	•Cassette Adapter
Charger AA-V15EG	C-P7U

•Battery Pack	•Remote Control
BN-V12U	RM-V700U
	(GR-AXM405 only)
•Shoulder Strap	•Editing Cable
	(GR-AXM405 only)

•Audio/Video •DC Cord (A/V) cable

•Lithium Battery CR2025

• x1 for GR-AXM205 (clock operation)

•x2 for GR-AXM405 (clock operation and remote control)

CONTENTS		EN3
GETTING STARTED		4 – 11
Power		4
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/
Removal		6
Date/Time Settings		7
Recording Mode Setting		8
Tape Length Setting		8
Loading/Unloading A Cassette		9
Grip Adjustment		10
Viewfinder Adjustment		10
Shoulder Strap Attachment		11
Tripod Mounting		11
RECORDING	12 – 35
Basic Recording		12
Basic Features		16
Advanced Features		20
PLAYBACK	36 – 41
Basic Playback		36
Features		37
Using The Cassette Adapter		39
Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing		.......40
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT	42– 49
Random Assemble Editing		44
Insert Editing		48
Audio Dubbing		49
TROUBLESHOOTING	50 – 51
INDEX	52 – 54
Controls, Connectors And Indicators		.......52
Indications		54
CAUTIONS	55 – 56
SPECIFICATIONS		57
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES		57

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JVC GR-AXM205, GR-AXM405 manual Contents

Contents

GR-AXM405 GR-AXM205 It is recommended that you Dear Customer Contents Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged Getting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal Date/Time Settings Cont Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting EN Getting Started Loading/Unloading a Cassette Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment Attach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Start Shooting Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Load a Cassette Stop Recording Press Display ButtonRecording Recording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control Zoom Out EN Recording Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom To check the end of the last recording Feature Quick Review Press P. STABILIZER. appears Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording GR-AXM205 only Feature Video Light GR-AXM405 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimBattery power If you press during Record-Standby Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot GR-AXM405 only Take Snapshot Fade/Wipe Engagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYStart or END Recording Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Programme AE With Special Effects Colours of a picture are reversed Display ModeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Date/Time Insert Access Title Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations Recording pg Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Allows you to set the current date and time pg END Adjustment of Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure Adjust Exposure Patterns that are regularly repeated FocusingRecording Auto Focus END Adjustment of Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus Adjust Focus To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment SET Function Parameters To Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation SET Manual White Balance SET Interval Time Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed Recording Time-Lapse Animation Stop Playback Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play Back Tracking Playback FeaturesSpeaker Volume Control Adjust Volume Feature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle Search Using The Cassette Adapter EN39 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter Connection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic Connections Tape Dubbing Buttons Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Functions Time-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer Animation Operate VCR Using the Remote Control UnitCreate edited videos easily using your camcorder as SET REMOTE/VCR Code Prepare Camcorder Make ConnectionsJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal VCR Other than Type or At the bottom of the screen Select ScenesStart Source Playback Register END of Scene Supplemental Information on the Remote Control How to useAutomatic Editing to VCR Insert Editing EN Using the Remote Control Unit Audio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Available No power is suppliedRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is not Tape will not eject An error number i.e. E03 appearsReview or Retake mode During recording, the indications do not appear 52EN DC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the cover Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingVideo Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ON Power Switch Battery Release Switch Index Indications Store cassettes For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During use Do not leave the unit Avoid using the unitTo prolong service life Cleaning The Camcorder Connectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral Memo Memo GR-AXM205