GR-AX880

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

Compact VHS

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED	8
VIDEO RECORDING	16
Basic Recording	16
Basic Features	18
Advanced Features	24
VIDEO PLAYBACK	40
Basic Playback	40
Features	41
Using The Cassette Adapter	43
BASIC CONNECTIONS
TO VCR	44
TAPE DUBBING	45
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) SHOOTING	46
Basic Shooting	46
Advanced Features	48
D.S.C. PLAYBACK	53
Basic Playback	53
Advanced Features	54
Connection	61
USING REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT	62
Rondom Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ...	64
Insert Editing	68
Audio Dubbing	70
USER MAINTENANCE	71
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS
AND CONNECTORS	72
Viewfinder	72
Controls	74
Connectors	74
Indicators	74
Other Parts	74
TROUBLESHOOTING	76
CAUTIONS	79
SPECIFICATIONS	82
INDEX	83

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JVC LYT0089-001A specifications GR-AX880

Contents

GR-AX880 Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Programme AE with Special Effects EN Major FeaturesFocus, Exposure Control and so on Zoom-in BN-V12U Provided Accessories EN To remove the battery pack Using the battery packBATT. Release Eject Push System Select Switch Set to D.S.C Open/Close SwitchQuick Operation Guide D.S.C. EN Snapshot Button Supply Power PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery Pack Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional To DC in jack Terminal AC PowerCharge marker DC OUT Insert Battery Switch OFF PowerGetting Started Close Cover Menu Select DialJog Dial Viewfinder Menu Screen Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach Strap SET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingMenu Jog Dial Set depending on your preference Open Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteINSERT/REMOVE Cassette Close Cassette Holder Lens Cover Switch Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Load a Cassette Stop Recording Tape remaining time indicatorNow calculating Blinking Basic Features Purpose FeatureOperation Feature Purpose Operation Video Recording Basic FeaturesDATE/TIME Display Set the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimMode when you use the video light Light OFF/AUTO/ON MODESnapshot Select Snapshot ModeTake Snapshot Snapshot Viewfinder Fine 12Remaining number of shots Pictrue mode display Fine or STD standard Pin-UpFull Programme AE With Special Effects Video Recording Advanced FeaturesMark Auto Mode Release Auto Mode LockDial Electronic Fog Filter Engage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesTo Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Fade/Wipe Select Super Lolux Mode Engage Wide ModeWide Super LoLuxGain Up Instant Titles Select Preset TitleTitle Title display Close Menu END Character SettingSelect Dial Menu Jog Dial Viewfinder Press the Menu Jog Dial Access Menu Screen Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting END Setting Allows you to adjust focus manually pg Adjusts focus automaticallyAdjusts exposure automatically Allows you to adjust exposure manually pg 22x magnification can function. When set to OFF during Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingFunctions are disabled Setting is Exposure Menu Screen To brighten the image Menu Jog Dial Menu ScreenTo darken the image Auto Focus Focusing Focus Menu Screen END Adjustment of Focus Fine Outdoors on sunny day Automatic adjustmentOutdoors on cloudy day Select MWB Prepare White ObjectMemorize White Balance Jog Dial REC Time Indicator INT. Time Menu INT. Time IndicatorEN Video Recording REC Time Menu INT. Time Time-Lapse Release Animation ModeSET Interval Between Recordings SET Recording Time Basic Playback EN Video PlaybackRewind or Fast-forward the tape Play Back Tracking Video Playback Features ENActivate Manual Tracking Counter R/M PLAY/PAUSE Video Playback Features Cassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENInsert Cassette in Adapter Play Back on Connected VCR Connect Camcorder to TV Connect Camcorder to VCRVCR RF-V5E Recording deck To Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectors Mode Snapshot Select Picture ModeBasic Shooting Shoot SET Picture Mode Picture Mode SettingSet to D.S.C Select Dial Viewfinder Select Function Mode Function C. Shooting Advanced Features Changed to another mode Following happens when Twilight mode is selectedCaptures faster action than Sports mode pg High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action pg Setting Menu Ex. INT. Time Is better than STANDARD, Fine is more suitable for post Mode when you wish to shoot many still imagesProduction on a PC On Next EN D.S.C. Shooting Advanced Features Basic Playback EN Button System Select Switch Setting Menu Ex. Protect C. Playback Advanced FeaturesNormal Screen Images you shot beforehand pg Mode EffectSelect ALL Index Access Index Menu ScreenView Index Images Index Menu Screen SET Protect Protect Select Delete Mode Access Delete Menu ScreenDelete Screen Case of Select Access Delete Execute Menu Screen Menu Screen Ex. Slide Show Slide Show Connect to Personal Computer C. Playback ConnectionRUN Image Transfer SOFT- Ware END Transferring Replace Battery Holder Pull OUT Battery HolderPull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole RM-V709U provided Rec Time Indicator Viewfinder Interval Timer IndicatorSTART/STOP Viss INT. Time REC Time Random Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Using Remote Control UnitSET Remote to Operate VCR Operate VCR Prepare Camcorder Connect toPrepare VCR Register Beginning of Scene Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayRegister END of Scene Register Additional Scenes Begin Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeEND Automatic Editing VCR REC Stby ON/OFF Indicator REW FF Power SwitchViewfinder System Select Switch START/STOP REW Pause Insert Play Select Still Image Button Power SwitchBegin Insert Editing END Insert Editing Audio dubbing indicator EN Using Remote Control UnitViewfinder Set to Video To external Microphone Input jack Capped Cleaning The Camcorder User MaintenanceAfter Use 72EN @ Picture Stabiliser Indicator Displayed when any of the buttons locatedTape Remaining Time Indication disappears within approx 74EN REW Button Retake R Quick Review Button Tally Lamp Power IndicatorFF Button Retake F Button Stop Button # Function Navigator Dial Some functions are not available No power is supplied Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start Playback Format Menu Screen Troubleshooting To avoid hazard . . . Terminals To prevent damage and prolong service lifeDuring use Store cassettes Avoid using the unit For safety, do notCont Do not leave the unit Special Notes on Video Heads Cleaning the video headsDust and dirt on video heads Important Note Adjustment Auto/Manual adjustment Standard modeDimensions X 42 H Weight Approx g Dimensions 188 25 H 104 Weight Approx g Accessory Discharge The Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackHigh Speed Shutter Mode Provided Accessories Index Page Page Page GR-AX880

GR-AX880

Compact VHS

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS