JVC LYT0002-020B specifications

GR-AX270

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0002-020B

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GETTING STARTED6RECORDING12

Basic Recording ......................... 12

Basic Features ........................... 13

Advanced Features...................... 14

Programme AE With Special

Effects....................................... 14

Exposure Control ........................ 15

Focusing .....................................16

Fader .........................................18

Wide ..........................................18

Instant Titles ...............................19

Character Generator ................... 19

Date/Time Character Insert ......... 20

Manual White Balance Adjustment ... 21

Using Menu For Detailed

Adjustment................................ 22

Self-Timer................................... 24

Animation .................................. 25

Time Lapse ................................. 25

PLAYBACK26

Using The Cassette Adapter ........... 26

Basic Connections ....................... 27

Basic Playback........................... 28

Features.................................. 29

EDITING30

Tape Dubbing ............................ 30

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

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USER MAINTENANCE34TROUBLESHOOTING35INDEX37

Viewfinder................................ 37

Controls ...................................38

Connectors ................................39

Indicators .................................39

Other Parts ...............................39

Term s ......................................40

CAUTIONS41SPECIFICATIONS43

CONTENTS

Contents

Main GR-AX270 CONTENTS COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER 43 SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 14) Program Manager (Z pg. 14 23) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 13) QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER 3 2 Using the battery pack 1 Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK 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. 20). (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 Programme AE With Special Effects Only one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader ( pg. 18) 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 SET DISPLAY k I L I CLEAR 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. 21). 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 INSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) Use the optional Audio and Video cables. VCR CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Basic Playback Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections ( 3 4 pg. 27). Features EDITING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] EDITING PREPARE CAMCORDER VCR (Recording deck) PREPARE VCR SELECT SCENES ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE If you performed step 1 BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING on page 31 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during 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 10 : 24 TAPE END Viewfinder 1 2 3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ Z pg. 14 4 5 6 7 8 0 ! Controls Controls 860 ! q ^ (*% )& erty i WQER T w o p Terms CAUTIONS 3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . . It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Ranges Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. CAUTIONS Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . 2. Avoid using the unit . . . 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO