JVC LYT0002-0P1A

GR-AXM40

0897TOV*UN*VP

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Contents

Main GR-AXM40 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED SPECIFICATIONS CAUTIONS 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 The Logical Choice Using the battery pack 1 2 To remove the battery pack QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 1 2 3 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE 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 7 USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER **CHARGE MARKER (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 Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Basic Recording LOAD A CASSETTE Shooting while watching the viewfinder ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING 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 Programme 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. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations. ND Effect ND:ND Effect ND 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 Titles ( Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure ( pg. 9). 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 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) Use the optional Audio and Video cables. VCR CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter 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 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 39 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing. USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Battery PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Z Z Page USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) After step 5, Retake ( Insert Editing Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. 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 LCD monitor/Viewfinder LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications # $ % ^ & * ( ) q w Controls Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Terms CAUTIONS DANGER: Video Light Battery Packs 1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . CAUTIONS Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . 2. Avoid using the unit . . . 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . LCD monitor 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . . 2. To prolong service life . . . 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . . SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO AUDIO AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EK) CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)