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GR-AXM88UM
GR-AXM88UM
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Compact VHS
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
Using This Instruction Manual
It is recommended that you . . .
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION:
INSTALLATION
1. Power Sources
2. Overloading
USE
1. Accessories
2. Product and Cart Combination
3. Water and Moisture
4. Object and Liquid Entry
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
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The Logical Choice
CONTENTS
**REFRESH
To discharge the battery . . .
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 9
**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/TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
pg. 28).
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
The tape remaining time (
Recording Mode Setting
SET RECORDING MODE
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
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Basic Recording
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Grip Adjustment (
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (
Power (
Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
For other notes, refer to pg. 15.
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
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OPEN LCD MONITOR
TILT LCD MONITOR
Brightness control
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Basic Features
EN 19
Video Light
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SET VIDEO LIGHT
DANGER
Advanced Features
Program AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe (
pg. 25) is used in the Sepia mode.
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Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
Focus Lock
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
ADJUST FOCUS
To nearer subject
To farther subject . . .
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Advanced Features (cont.)
Exposure Control
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE
OR . . .
B
END RECORDING
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE
Advanced Features (cont.) Wide
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
Instant Titles
DISPLAY
Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
To display the characters you have set Instant Title
Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert
You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (
pg. 11). If you havent, do so before continuing.
DISPLAY
SELECT DISPLAY
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
ADJUST FOCUS
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Advanced Features (cont.)
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
MAKE SETTING
If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer, Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .
MENU
pg. 23).
Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
SET INTERVAL TIME
START DELAYED RECORDING
To Release Self-Timer . . .
Animation
SET RECORDING TIME
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.
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LOAD A CASSETTE
PLAYBACK
Features
Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.
EDITING
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
EDITING
VCR (Recording deck)
PREPARE CAMCORDER
PREPARE VCR
SELECT SCENES
ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
on page 39 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.
The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Installing The Battery
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.) Insert Editing
After step 5, Retake (
Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
END AUDIO DUBBING
NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
AUTO APS ON AM 10 : 24 : 56DEC 25. 97
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications
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Controls
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Terms
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.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
CAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
Cassettes
Main Unit
LCD monitor
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG)
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
Provided Accessories ......................Z pg. 6 Optional Accessories
GR-AXM88UM
GR-AXM88UM
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Compact VHS
INSTRUCTIONS
