JVC GR-AX11, GR-AX21, GR-AX31 Instruction Manual

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2EN

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3).

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (Z pg. 48 – 50) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (Z pg. 51, 52). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

nTo prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

nWhen you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

cThe rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

cThe rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

PAL

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

nDispose of used battery promptly.

nKeep away from children.

nDo not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multivoltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

nCamcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit.

nHQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

JVC GR-AX11, GR-AX21, GR-AX31 Instruction Manual

MAJORFEATURES

nProgram Manager II (Z pg. 18 – 31)

nProgramme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 18, 19)

•Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release •Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect •Sepia •Twilight •Sports

•1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter •1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

n5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording) (Z pg. 15)

n22x Optical Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 14)

nIntergrated Auto Light (GR-AX31/AX21 only) (Z pg. 16)

The Logical Choice

The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR*

*With Cassette Adapter

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/

•Cassette Adapter

Charger AA-V15EG

C-P7U

•Shoulder Strap

•Battery Pack

 

BN-V12U

Remote Control Unit RM-V705U (GR-AX31/AX21 only)

Lithium Battery CR2025

xx 2 for GR-AX31/AX21

(clock operation and remote control unit)

xx 1 for GR-AX11

(clock operation)

CONTENTSEN3

GETTING STARTED

4

Power ..............................................

4

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .....

6

Date/Time Setting ................................

7

Tape Length Setting ...............................

8

Recording Mode Setting ..........................

8

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ..................

9

Grip Adjustment .................................

10

Viewfinder Adjustment .........................

10

Shoulder Strap Attachment ....................

11

Tripod Mounting .................................

11

RECORDING

12

Basic Recording .................................

12

Basic Features ..................................

14

Advanced Features .............................

18

PLAYBACK

32

Basic Playback ..................................

32

Features .........................................

33

Using The Cassette Adapter ..................

35

Basic Connections ..............................

36

TAPE DUBBING

37

USING REMOTE CONTROL

 

UNIT (GR-AX31/AX21 only)

38

Random Assemble Editing .....................

40

Insert Editing ....................................

44

Audio Dubbing ..................................

45

TROUBLESHOOTING

46

INDEX

48

Controls .........................................

48

Connectors ......................................

48

Indicators ........................................

48

Other Parts .....................................

48

Viewfinder Indications ........................

50

CAUTIONS

51

SPECIFICATIONS

53

•AUDIO/VIDEO

• DC Cord

(A/V) Cable

 

4EN

Marks

To AC outlet

CHG. (charge) indicator

REFRESH switch

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

To discharge the battery . . .

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

GETTINGSTARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

cNo function is available without power supply.

cUse only specified power supply.

cDo not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

3 When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK

CHARGE

DISCHARGE

 

 

 

BN-V12U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

 

 

 

BN-V22U

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.

approx. 7 hrs.

 

 

 

BN-V25U

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

approx. 10 hrs.

 

 

 

Hook on.

1

2 Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

1 Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

2 Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

BATT. PACK

GR-AX31

GR-AX21/AX11

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V12U

75

(40)

75

(40)

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V22U

150

(90)

155

(95)

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V25U

200

(120)

200

(120)

 

 

 

 

 

( ) : when the video light is on. (GR-AX31/AX21 only)

EN5

CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

NOTES:

cThe recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

cCharging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack.

cCharging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

cRemember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder.

cPerform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

cWhile the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger does not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/ Charger to store it.

cHigh temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

cIf you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

cRemove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

cTo avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

cMake sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

cThe CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG. indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

To AC outlet

 

DC OUT

To DC IN jack

terminal

AC Power

 

 

Adapter/Charger

DC cord

AA-V15EG

 

To car’s cigarette lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration above).

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration above).

NOTES:

cWhen using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

cThe optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can also be used to charge the battery pack.

cWhen using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the respective instruction booklet.

NOTE:

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

6ENGETTINGSTARTED(cont.)

A

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit.

OPEN COVER

2 Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

3 Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

4 Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (Z pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries.

EN7

Date/Time Setting

Select Dial

MENU

Jog Dial

1

2

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Setting Menu appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then go to step 6.

•If you want to set only the time without changing the date, go to step 4.

Viewfinder

MENU

4MENU END

AUTO

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

AUTO

DATE

TIME

 

1. 1. 98

TELE

MACRO

 

OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

4NEXT

 

Menu Screen

SET DATE

3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. The setting stops blinking.

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

SET TIME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

 

 

DATE TIME

 

 

4 to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR

 

 

 

1998

 

 

 

 

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

 

MONTH

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

correct setting appears and then press it. When the

 

DAY

1

 

 

 

 

 

TIME

22:50

 

 

 

24-hour

 

hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indication

 

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

correct setting appears and then press it. The minute

 

EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting stops blinking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE/TIME Setting Menu

 

 

 

START CLOCK OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu

 

4MENU END

 

AUTO

 

 

 

Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.

 

FOCUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOSE MENU

 

DATE TIME

25. 12. 98

 

 

 

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

TELE MACRO

OFF

 

 

6

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

 

TAPE LENGTH T30

 

 

 

M. W. B.

AUTO

 

 

 

 

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

 

 

 

 

4NEXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time/Character Insert”

(Z pg. 17).

8

 

EN

 

 

 

 

 

 

GETTING

 

STARTED

 

(cont.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder

 

Tape Length Setting

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

 

 

 

 

4MENU END

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

used.

 

 

 

 

FOCUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

 

 

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

 

 

 

 

TELE MACRO

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE TIME

25. 12. 98

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

 

 

 

 

TAPE LENGTH

T60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,

 

 

 

 

M. W. B.

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

 

 

 

 

 

4NEXT

 

 

 

then press the MENU Jog Dial.

 

 

 

 

 

Menu Screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT FUNCTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

 

 

 

 

T30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET TAPE LENGTH

 

 

 

 

T60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

 

 

time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes (in SP).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

 

 

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

4MENU END

AUTO

 

FOCUS

 

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

 

DATE

TIME

25. 12. 98

 

TELE

MACRO

OFF

 

TAPE LENGTH

T20

 

M. W. B.

AUTO

 

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

 

4NEXT

 

CLOSE MENU

4 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

NOTES:

SP/LP Recording

Mode Button

cThe tape remaining time (Z pg. 13) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

cOnce you have set the tape length, it remains unchanged even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO LOCK.

 

Select Dial

 

MENU Jog Dial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape length

 

T30

 

 

SP

 

indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode

 

 

 

 

indicator

 

 

 

 

 

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

1 First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/LP Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing three times as the recording time.

NOTE:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

 

1

3

2

 

Turn to take

 

up slack.

Erase Protection

Gear

EN9

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

1 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

2 Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

3 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked.

NOTES:

cA cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

cMake sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack.

cMake sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

cThe cassette holder can’t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.

10EN

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Power Zoom Button

Grip Adjustment

 

EXPAND LOOP

 

1 Separate the Velcro strip.

 

INSERT HAND

 

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

 

2 grip.

 

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

 

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

 

3 the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom

 

Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop Button

3

1

2

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability (see illustration to the left).

SELECT MODE

2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTRE

3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

 

 

EN 11

 

 

Shoulder Strap Attachment

 

 

ATTACH STRAP

 

 

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

3

1

1 through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back

2

and thread it through the keeper 2, and then

 

 

through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to

 

 

attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet

4

 

4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

 

ADJUST LENGTH

 

 

 

 

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

 

 

2 slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

 

 

prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

12ENRECORDINGBasicRecording

LENS COVER Switch

Power indicator

Power Switch

Start/Stop Button

Tally lamp (GR-AX31/AX21 only) (lights while recording is in progress)

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

cPower (Z pg. 4)

cTape Length Setting (Z pg. 8)

cRecording Mode Setting (Z pg. 8)

cGrip Adjustment (Z pg. 10)

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

2 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“REC ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

Tape remaining time indicator

25MINMIN

(Now calculating)

120MIN

119MIN

3MIN

2MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

(Blinking)

0MIN

(Blinking)

Start/Stop Button

EN13

STOP RECORDING

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

cA cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

cThere may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.

cThe displayed remaining time is approximate.

cThe time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

cThe tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (Z pg. 8).

c“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

cIf the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

cIf the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over

5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

cIf you’re recording on a cassette from the middle (such

as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during recording), use the Retake function (Z pg. 15) to find the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

cThe LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed.

14ENRECORDINGBasicFeatures

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator bar

Power Zoom button

Select Dial

 

MENU Jog Dial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

4MENU END

AUTO

 

 

 

FOCUS

 

 

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

 

 

 

DATE

TIME

25. 12. 98

 

 

 

TELE

MACRO

OFF

 

 

 

TAPE LENGTH

T30

 

 

 

M. W. B.

AUTO

 

 

 

ZOOM SPEED

 

FAST

 

 

 

 

4NEXT

 

 

 

 

Menu Screen

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

SLOW

EXIT

ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu

FEATURE:

Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

 

an instantaneous change in image

 

magnification.

OPERATION: Zoom In

Press the “T” of the Power Zoom

Button.

Zoom Out

Press “W” of the Power Zoom

Button.

nZooming speed is available. A total of 4 zoom speeds are available. 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed (press the button fully for regular-speed, press it lightly for slow-speed), while 2 speed levels (FAST/SLOW) can be selected in the ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on the overall speed you prefer.

The combinations of zoom speeds are shown in the chart below.

Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the

Menu

1)Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

2)Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “ZOOM SPEED”, then press it. The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears.

3)Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice. The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed.

NOTE: Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (Z pg. 27), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

Zooming Speed ( 1 – 4 in order of speed)

“ZOOM SPEED”

Pressing the

 

in the Menu

Power Zoom Button

Screen

 

 

 

fully

 

lightly

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAST

1 (fastest)

 

3

 

 

 

 

SLOW

2

 

4 (slowest)

 

 

 

 

: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.

5SEC. REC

RETAKE (R/F)

Viewfinder

PAUSE

5S

5Sec. Rec mode indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EN

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEATURE:

Quick Review

 

 

 

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last

 

 

 

recording.

 

 

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly

 

 

 

during the Record-Standby mode.

 

 

 

n Tape is rewound for about 2

 

 

 

seconds and played back

 

 

 

automatically, then pauses in

 

 

 

Record-Standby mode for the

 

 

 

next shot.

 

 

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

 

 

 

playback. This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEATURE:

Retake

 

 

 

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

 

 

 

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

 

 

 

 

Record-Standby mode.

 

 

 

 

2) Press either RETAKE button to

 

 

 

 

reach the start point for new

 

 

 

 

recording. Pressing “F” forwards

 

 

 

the tape and pressing “R” reverses

 

 

 

it.

 

 

 

3) Press Recording Start/Stop Button

 

 

 

to start recording.

 

 

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake.

 

 

 

This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEATURE:

5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

 

 

 

PURPOSE:

To record a scene for 5 seconds,

 

 

 

providing quick scene transitions like

 

 

 

those seen in TV programmes.

 

 

OPERATION:

1) During Record-Standby, press

 

 

 

5SEC. REC. “

 

5S” appears and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5Sec. Rec is reserved.

 

 

 

 

2) Press Recording Start/Stop Button.

 

 

 

Recording starts, and after

 

 

 

5-second recording is finished, the

 

 

 

camcorder reenters the Record-

 

 

 

Standby mode automatically.

 

 

 

n To cancel the 5Sec. Rec.

 

 

 

function, press 5SEC. REC again

 

 

 

so that “

 

5S” disappears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

The Fader (Z pg. 20) cannot be

 

 

 

 

activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FEATURE:

Video Light (GR-AX31/AX21 only)

 

 

 

 

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural

 

 

 

 

 

lighting is too dim.

 

 

 

 

OPERATION:

1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

 

 

 

 

 

Switch as required:

 

 

 

 

 

ON : Always keeps the light on

 

 

 

 

as long as the camcorder

 

 

 

 

is turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO : Automatically turns on

 

 

 

 

 

the light when the

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder senses

 

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

 

insufficient lighting on the

 

subject.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF : Turns off the light.

 

 

 

 

 

n The video light can only be used

 

 

 

 

with the camcorder’s power on.

 

 

 

 

n It is recommended to set the

 

 

 

 

 

white balance (Z pg. 29) to

 

 

 

 

 

HALOGEN mode ( ) when you

 

 

 

 

use the video light.

 

 

 

 

 

n When not using the video light,

 

 

 

 

 

turn it off to save battery power.

 

 

 

NOTES:

c Even if the battery indicator (

)

 

 

 

 

does not blink if the battery pack’s

 

 

 

 

charge is low, the camcorder may

 

 

 

 

 

turn off automatically when you

 

DANGER

 

 

turn on the video light, or when

 

 

 

you start recording with the video

 

n The video light can become extremely

 

 

light turned on.

 

hot. Do not touch it either while in

 

 

c When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

operation or soon after turning it off,

 

 

Switch is set to “AUTO”:

 

otherwise serious injury may result.

 

 

Depending on the lighting

 

n Do not place the camcorder into the

 

 

conditions, the video light may

 

carrying case immediately after using

 

 

keep turning on and off. In this

 

the video light, since it remains

 

 

case, manually switch the light

 

extremely hot for some time.

 

 

on or off using the LIGHT OFF/

 

n When operating, keep a distance of

 

 

AUTO/ON switch.

 

about 30 cm. between the video light

 

 

While the Sports or High-Speed

 

and people or objects.

 

 

Shutter mode (Z pg. 19) is

 

n Do not use near flammable or explosive

 

 

engaged, the light is likely to stay

materials.

 

 

on.

 

n It is recommended that you consult your

 

 

While the Twilight mode

 

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the

 

 

(Z pg. 19) is engaged, the light

video light.

 

 

will not activate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE/TIME

Display

Select Dial

Date display

Time display

Date/Time display

Auto Date

 

Date-off mode

Record mode

 

(No display)

The characters you have set using Character Generator (Z pg. 22)

Date display Auto Date Record mode

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Auto date record mode

Time display

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Date/Time display

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FEATURE:

Date/Time/Character Insert

 

PURPOSE:

To display the date and time in the

 

 

viewfinder or on a connected colour

 

 

monitor, as well as to record them

 

 

manually or automatically.

 

OPERATION:

1) Turn the Select Dial to any

 

 

position except AUTO LOCK.

 

 

2) Choose a display mode by

 

 

pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly

 

 

while in Record-Standby to cycle

 

 

through the modes as shown in the

 

 

illustration to the left.

 

 

n You should have already

 

 

performed the Date/Time Setting

 

 

procedure (Z pg. 7). If you

 

 

haven’t, do so first.

NOTES: DISPLAY

cThe selected display can be recorded.

cIf you don’t want to record the display, select the Date-off mode before shooting.

cIf you want to delete the display during shooting, press DATE/TIME.

cTo recall the display, engage the Record-Standby mode and press DATE/TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears.

AUTO DATE RECORD

cYour camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations:

After changing the date.

After loading a cassette.

After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing DATE/TIME.

In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

cSetting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

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