JVC LYT0085-001A

GR-AX780

0398MKV*UN*VP

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Contents

Main GR-AX780 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN 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 VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features MENU Jog Dial pg. 26). The zoom level indicator ( Page Basic Features (cont.) Z DANGER Page Programme AE With Special Effects Only one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe ( 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 Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive) High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.) Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE START OR END RECORDING TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE Super LoLux(Gain Up) SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Advanced Features (cont.) 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 Advanced Features (cont.) ACCESS MENU SCREEN SELECT FUNCTION MAKE SETTING Menu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE 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. Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus EN 29 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. Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) Advanced Features (cont.) ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN SELECT WHITE BALANCE MWB PREPARE WHITE OBJECT SELECT MWB MEMORIZE 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 3 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 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Page Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCR 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 MODE BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING on page 43 (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 After step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT Audio Dubbing ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE 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 P ) $ FINE 12REC SP TWILIGHT CAUTIONS Cassettes Main Unit CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO