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GR-AX820
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
Compact VHS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U)
ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V11U)
CAUTION
5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION:
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
2. Power Sources
USE
SERVICING
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER
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Using the battery pack 1
The Logical Choice
The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR*
Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 15)
Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 37 39)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
CONTENTS
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
DETACH BATTERY PACK
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/TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/Time Insert (
pg. 26).
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
Recording Mode Setting
SET RECORDING MODE
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
Basic Features
Basic Features (cont.)
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.
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Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/Wipe (
pg. 23) is used in the Sepia mode.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.
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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.)
Picture Stabilizer
ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes
When shooting dark or dim subjects
Fade/Wipe
pg. 19).
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE
B
START RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.) Wide
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
To recall a title, press SET again.
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
Instant Titles
Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
To display the characters you have set Instant Title (
Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert
DISPLAY
SELECT DISPLAY
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
AUTO DATE RECORD
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
ADJUST FOCUS
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MAKE SETTING
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer, Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .
If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .
MENU
pg. 21).
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
START RECORDING
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)
INSERT BATTERY
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV
Basic Playback
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections (
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Features
EDITING
Tape Dubbing
VCR (Recording deck)
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
EDITING (cont.)
PREPARE CAMCORDER
VCR (Recording deck)
PREPARE VCR
SELECT SCENES
ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
CLEAN LENS
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
APS ON
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Indications
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Terms
General Battery Precautions
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
CAUTIONS
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO
ESPAOL
Alimentacin
NOTAS:
Sin alimentacin no hay ninguna funcin disponible.
Utilice exclusivamente la alimentacin indicada.
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA
ALIMENTACION
1
Utilizacin de la batera 1
2
FOR SERVICING
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
Don't service it yourself.
JVC
Dear customer:
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
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