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GR-AX480 GR-AX280
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Using This Instruction Manual
It is recommended that you . . .
CAUTIONS:
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CONTENTS
CAUTIONS
INDEX
TROUBLESHOOTING
TAPE DUBBING
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 5 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
SELECT FUNCTION
SET DATE
SET TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
SELECT FUNCTION
The tape remaining time (
SET TAPE LENGTH
pg. 13) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
(cont.) Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Viewfinder Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
ADJUST LENGTH
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
Basic Features
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu
pg. 27), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.
The Fader (
pg. 20) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.
Basic Features (cont.)
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DANGER
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Programme 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.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
ND Effect
Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication
Twilight
Sports
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)
Advanced Features (cont.)
Fader
With the Electronic fog filter mode (
ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE
START OR END RECORDING
Super LoLux(Gain Up)
SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE
Instant Titles
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
To display the characters you have set Date/Time/ Character Insert (
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
GR-AX480 only
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
SELECT FUNCTION
MAKE SETTING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Menu Screen Explanations
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Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
EN 27
Manual Focus
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (
4
To nearer subject . . .
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
To return to Auto Focus, select AUTO in step 3.
To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1.
4
To darken the image . . .
END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE
To return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 3.
To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 1.
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
pg. 36).
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN
SET INTERVAL TIME
START DELAYED RECORDING
Animation
SET RECORDING TIME
START RECORDING
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
Basic Playback
LOAD A CASSETTE
2
4
PLAY BACK
Features Tracking
ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
Features (cont.)
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.
Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
Use the provided Audio and Video cables.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B (Playback ONLY)
TAPE DUBBING
Tape Dubbing
(Recording deck)
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only)
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
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Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE VCR
Youre now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
CONNECT TO . . .
PAUSE TERMINAL
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR
PREPARE CAMCORDER
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
REGISTER END OF SCENE
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
MAKE CORRECTIONS
ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
on page 41 (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.
Insert Editing
Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
After step 5, Retake (
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
RESET COUNTER
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
END AUDIO DUBBING
NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POWER
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM OTHER
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
INDEX
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
INDEX
REC SP
30MIN
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TAPE END
CAUTIONS
NOTES:
Cassettes
DANGER: Video Light
General Battery Precautions
CAUTIONS
Main Unit
For Your Maintenance
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO