JVC GR-AXM88UM, LYT0002-0L5A Power

8 EN

GETTING STARTED

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH

function that allows you to fully discharge the

battery pack before recharging.

To discharge the battery . . .

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as

shown in the above illustration. Then push

REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights

when discharging starts, and goes out

when discharging is complete.

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

●

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

SUPPLY POWER

1

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

2

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

The CHG. indicator lights.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

3

When charging is completed, the END indicator

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of

the arrow.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

1

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

2

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx.

3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx.

3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.

BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

BATT. LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/

PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on

BN-V11U 45 (30) 50 (35)

BN-V12U 45 (30) 50 (35)

BN-V22U 100 (70) 110 (75)

BN-V25U 130 (95) 150 (100)

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorder’s power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

To AC outlet

POWER

indicator

END

indicator

( ): when the light is on.

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

1

1

2

BATT. RELEASE

Hook on.

Push in.

Contents

Main 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 1 2 3 Z 1 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 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR TILT LCD MONITOR Brightness control ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Basic Features EN 19 Video Light Z 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. Page 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. 1 2 4 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 Page 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): Page 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 # $ % ^ & * ( ) q w 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