JVC 0397TOV*UN*YP, LYT0002-018A manual

GR-AX46

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

LYT0002-018A

GR-AX46

0397TOV*UN*YP

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

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Contents

Main GR-AX46 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS GR-AX46 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U) ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V11U) CAUTION 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: INSTALLATION 1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources USE SERVICING QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER 3 3 2 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 16) Program Manager (Z pg. 16 27) Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 33 35) CONTENTS Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK EN 9 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 To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/Time Insert ( pg. 22). (cont.) Tape Length Setting SET TAPE LENGTH Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE Loading/Unloading A Cassette Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Shoulder Strap Attachment Basic Recording LOAD A CASSETTE ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING Basic Features Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects Only one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader ( pg. 20) is used in the Sepia mode. Exposure Control BRIGHTEN IMAGE OR . . . DARKEN IMAGE RESTORE INITIAL SETTING 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.) Fader ENGAGE FADESTANDBY MODE With the Electronic fog filter mode ( START RECORDING OR . . . Instant Titles DISPLAY SELECT PRESET TITLE To delete the Instant Title during recording, press SET. To recall a title, engage the RecordStandby mode and then press SET to select the desired title. Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert DISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE AUTO DATE RECORD Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) SELECT WHITE BALANCE MWB ADJUST FOCUS ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MAKE SETTING The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode. If you select GAIN UP, TELE MACRO, INTERVAL TIMER, REC TIME or JLIP ID NO. . . . If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE/TIME, . . . MENU pg. 19). 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 START RECORDING ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) INSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV Basic Playback Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections ( 3 4 pg. 29). Features EDITING Tape Dubbing VCR (Recording deck) CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] EDITING PREPARE CAMCORDER VCR (Recording deck) PREPARE VCR SELECT SCENES ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING USER MAINTENANCE After Use Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR CLEAN LENS TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER AM 10 : 24DEC 25. 97 Viewfinder 1 2 3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 16 4 5 6 7 8 0 ! Controls Controls 860 ! q *&% ()^ erty i WQER T w o p Terms General Battery Precautions Battery Packs 1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . CAUTIONS 3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . . 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. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO Page Page GR-AX46 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS GR-AX46