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GR-AX270
CONTENTS
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
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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
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TAPE END
Viewfinder
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Controls
Controls
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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