JVC GR-AXM500 instruction

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AXM500

Compact VHS

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED		8
VIDEO	RECORDING	16
Basic Recording		16
Basic Features		20
Advanced Features		26
VIDEO	PLAYBACK	42
Basic Playback		42
Features		43
Using The Cassette Adapter		45
BASIC CONNECTIONS
TO VCR		46
TAPE DUBBING		47
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.)	SHOOTING	48
Basic Shooting		48
Advanced Features		50
D.S.C.	PLAYBACK	55
Basic Playback		55
Advanced Features		56
Connection	............................	63
USING REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT		64
Random Assemble Editing
[R.A. Edit]		66
Insert Editing		70
Audio Dubbing		72
USER MAINTENANCE		73
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS
AND CONNECTORS		74
LCD monitor/viewfinder		74
Controls		76
Connectors	............................	76
Indicators		76
Other Parts		76
TROUBLESHOOTING		78
CAUTIONS		81
SPECIFICATIONS		84
INDEX		85

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GR-AXM500 Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Focus, Exposure Control and so on Programme AE with Special EffectsZoom-in Zoom-out BN-V12U Cassette Adapter C-P7UCable Adapter DC Cord To remove the battery pack Using the battery packBATT. Release Push Eject Button Power Switch Set to Play SwitchSystem Select Switch Set to D.S.C Hook on Snapshot Button 2Push Supply Power PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery Pack Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional To DC in jack Terminal AC PowerCharge marker DC OUT Close Cover Insert BatteryClose the compartment cover until it clicks in place Select Dial DATE/TIME Setting MenuMenu Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach Strap SET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingCont Loading/Unloading a Cassette Basic Recording Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeLoad a Cassette Start Shooting Stop Recording Tape remaining time indicatorNow calculating Blinking Lights while recording Switch Is in progress Power Switch Start/Stop Button Interface shooting Journalistic shootingBrightness control Zoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed Basic FeaturesWhen the Select Dial is set to Auto Lock Purpose FeatureOperation Feature Purpose Operation Video Recording Basic FeaturesDATE/TIME Display Select Dial Set the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimMode when you use the video light Video Light Snapshot Select Snapshot ModeTake Snapshot Mode LCD monitor or viewfinder Fine 12Remaining number of shots Pictrue mode display Fine or STD standard Pin-UpFull Second later, the mode is activated After 1 sec EN Video Recording Advanced FeaturesProgramme AE With Special Effects LCD monitor or viewfinder Mark Auto Mode Release Auto Mode LockElectronic Fog Filter ND Effect Engage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesTo Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Fade/Wipe Select Super Lolux Mode Engage Wide ModeWide Super LoLuxGain Up Instant Titles Select Preset TitleTitle LCD monitor or viewfinder Title display Close Menu END Character SettingMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen Press the Menu Jog Dial Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Video Recording Advanced Features Allows you to adjust focus manually pg Adjusts focus automaticallyAdjusts exposure automatically Allows you to adjust exposure manually pg 22x magnification can function. When set to OFF during Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingFunctions are disabled Setting is To darken the image Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image Patterns that are regularly repeated Focusing Focus Menu Screen END Adjustment of FocusManual Focus Screen Access White Balance Menu Screen Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BSelect White Balance B. Menu Screen Select MWB Prepare White ObjectMemorize White Balance Menu Jog Dial INT. Time Menu IndicatorREC Time Menu INT. Time Time-Lapse Release Animation ModeSET Interval Between Recordings SET Recording Time Rewind or Fast-forward the tape Basic PlaybackPlay Back Stop Playback Speaker volume control Features ENAdjust Volume Tracking Counter R/M REW Video Playback Features Cassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENInsert Cassette in Adapter Play Back on Connected VCR Connect Camcorder to TV Connect Camcorder to VCRTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV PLAY/PAUSE VCR Recording deck Mode Snapshot Select Picture ModeBasic Shooting Shoot Picture Mode Setting Picture Mode Setting MenuSET Picture Mode Select Function Mode Function C. Shooting Advanced Features Changed to another mode Following happens when Twilight mode is selectedCaptures faster action than Sports mode pg High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action pg If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ Time or Character Is better than STANDARD, Fine is more suitable for post Mode when you wish to shoot many still imagesProduction on a PC On Next EN D.S.C. Shooting Advanced Features Basic Playback EN C. Playback Switch to D.S.C C. Playback Advanced FeaturesSelect Dial Menu Jog Dial Set the System Selet Images you shot beforehand pg Mode EffectSelect ALL Index Access Index Menu ScreenView Index Images SET Protect Protect Select Delete Mode Access Delete Menu ScreenDelete Screen Case of Select Access Delete Execute Menu Screen Menu Screen Ex. Slide Show Slide Show Connect to Personal Computer Close the software, then switch off the camcorderRUN Image Transfer SOFT- Ware END Transferring Replace Battery Holder Pull OUT Battery HolderPull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole RM-V709U provided Rec Time Indicator Interval Timer IndicatorTransmitted beam effective area START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC Time SET Remote to Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditOperate VCR Prepare Camcorder Connect toPrepare VCR Recording deck Register Beginning of Scene Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayRegister END of Scene Register Additional Scenes Begin Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeEND Automatic Editing VCR REC Stby ON/OFF START/STOP REW Play Insert Pause LCD monitor or viewfinder System Select Switch Select Still Image Button Power SwitchBegin Insert Editing END Insert Editing REW Play DUB Pause Audio dubbing indicator Lens Cover Open/Close Switch Set to Power OFFBATT. Release Push Eject Remove Marks 74EN Tape Length Indicator Displayed when any of the buttons located@ Picture Stabiliser Indicator Tape Remaining Time 76EN CONTROLS, Indications and Connectors Clock Battery Compartment Battery Pack Mount Dioptre AdjustmentSelect Dial DATE/TIME Button Some functions are not available No power is supplied Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start Playback Format Menu Screen Troubleshooting During use To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard Store cassettes Avoid using the unit For safety, do notTo prolong service life Do not leave the unit Special Notes on Video Heads Cleaning the video headsDust and dirt on video heads Important Note Optional Accessories Discharge The Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackHigh Speed Shutter Mode Delete Select Menu Screen Index Page GR-AXM500

JVC GR-AXM500 specifications

Models: GR-AXM500

GR-AXM500

Compact VHS

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