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GR-AX880
CONTENTS
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Compact VHS
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
Warning on lithium battery
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
The Logical Choice
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Using the battery pack 1
2
To remove the battery pack
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (VIDEO)
1 2 3
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4
1
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (D.S.C.)
SUPPLY POWER
PLAYBACK
SHOOTING
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 9 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
SET DATE
SET TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
pg. 20).
(cont.) Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Viewfinder Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
ADJUST LENGTH
VIDEO GETTING STARTED
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
The tape remaining time (
SET TAPE LENGTH
pg. 17) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
VIDEO RECORDING
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
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Basic Features
: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.
Zooming Speed ( 1 4 in order of speed)
Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator
MENU Jog Dial
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Basic Features (cont.)
EN 21
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DANGER
Snapshot
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE
TAKE SNAPSHOT
FINE
STD (Standard)
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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. 26) 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
[Ex. : Fader]
Wide
ENGAGE WIDE 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 (
If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ TIME, or CHARACTER . . .
If you select JLIP ID NO. . . .
If you select any other functions . . .
The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode.
EN 31
Menu Screen Explanations
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
Exposure Control
ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU
ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE
ADJUST 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.
Focusing
Advanced Features (cont.)
Auto Focus
EN 35 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.
Advanced Features (cont.) Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
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EN 37 MWB
PREPARE WHITE OBJECT
SELECT MWB
MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE
Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
5
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
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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.
BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR
TAPE DUBBING
Tape Dubbing
(Recording deck)
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING
Basic Shooting
pg. 58)
SELECT PICTURE MODE
To select in the Full Auto mode . . .
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If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ TIME or CHARACTER. . .
If you select JLIP ID NO. . . .
If you select any other functions . . .
The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode.
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Menu Screen Explanations
= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
Basic Playback
PLAY BACK
The playback picture can also be viewed on a connected TV (
pg. 44). Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section.
When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV, it may jitter slightly.
If you select INDEX . . .
If you select SLIDE SHOW 1, SLIDE SHOW 2, PROTECT or DELETE. . .
Mode Effect
Advanced Features (cont.) Index
ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN
VIEW INDEX IMAGES
On the Index Menu Screen, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.
Protect
ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN
SET PROTECT
To remove Protect. . .
Delete
ACCESS DELETE MENU SCREEN
SELECT DELETE MODE
To select a still image by checking the still images stored in memory . . .
To delete all the still images stored in memory at once without checking them . . .
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NEXT
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CAUTION:
Slide Show
ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN
If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 . . .
If you select SLIDE SHOW 2. . .
Advanced Features (cont.)
D.S.C. PLAYBACK
Connection to a Windows PC/Macintosh
Windows
CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER
RUN IMAGE TRANSFER SOFT- WARE
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
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(cont.) Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
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SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE VCR
CONNECT TO . . .
(Recording deck)
PAUSE TERMINAL
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
REGISTER END OF SCENE
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
MAKE CORRECTIONS
ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE MODE
If you performed step 1
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
on page 65 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.
(cont.) Insert Editing (VIDEO)
Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
After step 5, Retake (
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
RESET COUNTER
Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape)
Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
SELECT STILL IMAGE
BEGIN INSERT EDITING
To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape . . .
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
END AUDIO DUBBING
NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):
USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
CLEAN LENS
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EN 73
Viewfinder Indications
1
2
3 , 0
3 , !
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER
EN 77 When the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO:
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
TAPE TRANSPORT
TROUBLESHOOTING
When the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C.:
SHOOTING
PLAYBACK
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
CAUTIONS
DANGER: Video Light
General Battery Precautions
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
CAUTIONS
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS
Dust and dirt on video heads
NOTE:
Cleaning the video heads
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
SYSTEM
CAMERA
INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS
INDEX
A
B
C
D
INDEX
Q
R
S
T