JVC GR-AX260, GR-AX460 Instruction Manual

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COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AX460 GR-AX260

(GR-AX460 shown)

MAJOR FEATURES

n Programme AE with Special Effects

(

Z pg. 14)

n Intelligent Function Control

(

Z pg. 16 – 23)

n 14x Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom

(

Z pg. 11)

n EasyEdit (Random Assemble Editing)

(

Z pg. 30 – 33)

n Desigh-Integrated Auto Light

(GR-AX460 only) (

Z pg. 13)

Compact VHS

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PAL

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTIONS

YU30052-580

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 pgs. 36, 37) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (Z pgs. 38, 39). 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.

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

n Dispose of used battery promptly. n Keep away from children. n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

n The Crossed Out Dust Bin

Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/ EEC.

n Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)

battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.

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 is possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/ Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

n When 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.

PAL

n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the

VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

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

n Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 14) n Intelligent Function Control (Z pg. 16 – 23) n 14x Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 11) n EasyEdit (Random Assemble

Editing) (Z pg. 30 – 33)

n Desigh-Integrated

Auto Light (GR-AX460 only) (Z pg. 13)

REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V11EG

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

•Lithium Battery CR2025

•Editing cable

•Battery Pack BN-V12U

•Shoulder Strap

•Cable adapter

CONTENTSMAJOR FEATURES

GETTING STARTED 4

Power............................................ 4

Clock (Lithium) Battery

Removal/Insertion ............................. 6

Date/Time Settings ............................ 6

Viewfinder Adjustment ........................ 7

Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting ....... 7

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............... 7

Grip Adjustment ................................ 8

Shoulder Strap Attachment ................... 8

Tripod Mounting ................................ 8

Remote Control Unit ........................... 9

RECORDING 10

Basic Recording ............................... 10

Basic Features ................................ 11

Advanced Features ........................... 13

PLAYBACK 26

Using The Cassette Adapter ................ 26

Basic Connections............................. 27

Basic Playback ................................ 28

Features ....................................... 29

EDITING 30

Tape Dubbing.................................. 30

Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit) ...... 30

Insert Editing.................................. 34

Audio Dubbing ................................ 35

INDEX 36

Controls........................................ 36

Connectors .................................... 36

Indicators ...................................... 36

Other Parts ................................... 36

Viewfinder .................................... 37

CAUTIONS 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 SPECIFICATIONS 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 41

•AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) cable

•Remote Control Unit RM-V704U (GR-AX460 only)

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

POWER indicator

To AC outlet

GETTING STARTED

Power

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

NOTES:

●

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

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet. The power indicator lights.

END indicator

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The CHG. indicator lights.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs. BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

BATT. PACK APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

BN-V12U 1 hr. 5 min. (35 min.) BN-V22U 2 hrs. 15 min. (1 hr. 15 min.) BN-V25U 3 hrs. (1 hr. 50 min.)

( ) : when the video light is on (GR-AX460 only).

**REFRESH

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

To discharge the battery . . .

.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The

REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

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:

●

The 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.

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

●

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

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

●

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

●

High 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.

●

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

●

Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

●

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

●

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

●

A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to continue.

●

The 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 light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

**CHARGE MARKER

To AC outlet

DC OUT terminal

AC Power

DC cord

Car Battery Cord AP-V7E (optional)

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E (optional)

Adapter/Charger AA-V11EG

To car’s cigarette lighter socket

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration to the left).

NOTES:

●

When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

●

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

●

When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord (AP-V7E), refer to the respective instruction booklet.

USING AC POWER

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

NOTE:

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

–/+ SET

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion

This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment ( battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert the supplied

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

) and pull the

NOTE:

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

Date

Day/Month/Year DATE ... Date setting is performed

DATE 1.1.00

TIME 0:00



Time

24-hour indication

TIME .... Time setting is performed

POWER

Date/Time Settings

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

SET DATE/TIME

Press SET and the day blinks. Press + or – to set

the day. Repeat to set month, year, hour and minute.

START CLOCK

Press SET. The blinking stops. The date and time are

both displayed for confirmation, then the time display disappears.

NOTE:

The clock does not keep time while the date and time are blinking.

SP-LP recording mode and T30•45 tape length select button

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting

SET TAPE LENGTH

Set the tape length button according to the length of

the tape used. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time and T45 = 45 minutes.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Tape length and

T30 SP

Recording Mode indicator

T30 SP T45 LP

Turn to take up slack.

GearErase Protection

T30 LP T45 SP

SET RECORDING MODE

Set depending on your preference. “SP” (Standard

Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until holder opens. Do not use force to

open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

NOTES:

●

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

●

Make 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.

●

Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab’s position.)

Recording Start/Stop button

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom switch. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back 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, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

Infrared beam effective area

10°

30°

10°

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause misoperations when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Remote sensor

3 4 5

6 7 8 9

# $ % ^

Remote Control Unit

The RM-V704U Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible. To operate, point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor. The RM-V704U is provided with GR-AX460, and is available optionally for GR-AX260.

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battery holder according to the type of

remote control unit you have.

Type

: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding

the lock hole.

Type

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

battery holder.

INSERT BATTERY

Insert the lithium battery* (CR2025), with its plus (+)

side up, into the battery holder.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Replace the battery holder until it clicks in place.

*Read warning on lithium battery. (Z pg. 2)

Lock hole

Release tab

Functions

Buttons With the camcorder’s power switch set to With the camcorder’s power switch set to

1 PAUSE IN connector — Z pg. 32 2 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal.

transmitting window

3 MBR SET button — Z pg. 31 4 INT. TIME button Self-Timer/Time lapse (Z pg. 24, 25) — 5 REC TIME button Animation/Time lapse (Z pg. 25) — 6 FF button Retake (Forward) (Z pg. 11) FF/FF Shuttle Search (Z pg. 28) 7 REW button Retake (Rewind) (Z pg. 11) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (Z pg. 28) 8 PAUSE button — Pause (Z pg. 28) 9 PLAY button — Playback start (Z pg. 28) 0 START/STOP button Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button of the camcorder. ! VISS button Index code marking (Z pg. 12) — @ ZOOM (T/W) button Zoom (invariable speed) (Z pg. 11) — # VCR CTL button — Z pg. 31 $ A. DUB button — Audio dubbing (Z pg. 35) % STOP button — Stop (Z pg. 28) ^ INSERT button — Insert Editing (Z pg. 34) & R. A. EDIT button — Z pg. 32

“CAMERA”. “PLAY”.

LENS COVER SWITCH

RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

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

●

Power (Z pg. 4)

●

Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 7)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

LOAD A CASSETTE

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.

POWER

Start/Stop

The power indicator

Tape remaining time indicator

45MIN 44MIN

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

* MIN.....(Now calculating)

Tally lamp

3MIN

2MIN (Blinking)

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

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

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

REC

and “

” appears in the viewfinder.

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again.

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

The tape‘s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown.

●

“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.

●

If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, 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.

●

If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (Z pg. 11) to find the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

●

The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, whether the cover is open or closed.

RECORDING

Basic Features

Zoom indicator

Zoom-in

RETAKE

Power zoom switch

Zoom-out

FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To vary the length of the focal lens

and produce zoom in/out effect.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

1) Pull the power zoom switch down

toward “T”.

Zoom Out

2) Push the switch up toward “W”.

NOTES: ●

The further the power zoom switch is pushed or pulled, the faster the zoom speed becomes.

●

Focusing may become unstable during zooming. In this case, set zoom while in Record–Standby, set manual focus or Focus Lock (Z pg. 18, 19), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check end of last recording for

confirmation.

OPERATION: 1) Press “

” for less than 2 seconds

during Record–Standby mode.

• Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for 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 camcorder is in

Record–Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach start point for new recording.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.

RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX460, optional for GR-AX260)

Record-Standby

Normal

START/STOP VISS

AUTO PAUSE

Upside down

RECORDING

FEATURE: Index Code Marking PURPOSE: To give you automatic access to any

OPERATION:

NOTES: ●

FEATURE: AUTO PAUSE SYSTEM

PURPOSE: To automatically stop recording

OPERATION: 1) Set AUTO PAUSE to “ON”. When

NOTES: ●

Basic Features (cont.)

selected point on a recording. Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available.

Auto Marking

An index code is always marked to start the first recording on a new date after a cassette is inserted.

Manual Marking

1) Press VISS once to place index

code. INDEX blinks in the viewfinder during marking.

If VISS is pressed during Record– Standby mode, the mark is placed where START/STOP is pressed.

●

If the date changes during a recording, it becomes the first recording of the new date and an index mark is placed at that point.

(GR-AX460 only)

when the camcorder is pointed down, preventing accidental recordings of the ground, your feet, etc.

the camcorder is tilted down by a large degree from its horizontal position during recording, the Record-Standby mode is automati cally engaged. “AUTO PAUSE” appears in the viewfinder.

The Auto Pause System is also effective when the camcorder is pointed up, or is positioned upside down.

●

Auto Pause also works when the camcorder is twisted by a large degree to the left or right.

●

When you want to shoot in any of the aforementioned positions, make sure you set AUTO PAUSE to “OFF”.

Record

Record-Standby

Down

RECORDING

LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF

Advanced Features

Video Light (GR-AX460 only)

When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the scene by using the built-in video light.

SET VIDEO LIGHT

Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF 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 insufficient lighting on the subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

•The video light can be used with the camcorder’s power on.

•It is recommended to set the white balance to indoor mode ( video light.

•When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.

NOTES:

n Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink in the

viewfinder, if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.

n When the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting condition, the video light may not be stably turned on or off. In this case, switch the light on and off manually.

•While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode (Z pg. 14) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the Twilight mode (Z pg. 14) is engaged, the light will not activate.

) (Z pg. 15) when you use the

DANGER:

n The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it

either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot.

n When operating, keep a distance of about

30 cm between the video light and people or object.

n Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. n It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC

dealer for replacing the video light.

Program AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the desired indication appears in the viewfinder. The mode is activated about 1 second later.

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

PROGRAM AE select dial

DIAL

SYMBOL

LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

Locks camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing accidental misoperation/button pressing during shooting.

•CINEMA, FADER, FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY, TITLES and MWB (Manual White Balance) controls are disabled in this mode.

RELEASE

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock.

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes picture look misty white, as when external fog filter is attached to lens. Softens image and gives it “fancy“ look.

ND EFFECT

Black mist darkens picture, as when ND filter is used. Helps to counter effects of glare on subject.

Sepia

Scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving effect of older movie. Use together with Cinema ( authentic look of classic Hollywood movie.

Twilight

Disengages auto gain control and auto focus, locks focus to infinity and white balance to “ (outdoor) mode. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic.

VIEWFINDER MODE

AUTO LOCK

AUTO RELEASE

FG:FOGFG

SEPIA

Auto Mode Lock

Auto Mode  Release

Electronic Fog Filter

ND EffectND:ND EFFECTND

Sepia

Z pg. 17) for

TWILIGHT

Twilight

”

Tally lamp

DIAL

SYMBOL

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

1/2000

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

15sec. Self-Timer

Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start/ Stop is pressed. If camcorder is secured, operator can enter scene before recording starts.

1) Set PROGRAM AE dial to “

in viewfinder.

2) Press Recording Start/Stop.

•Recording starts after 15 seconds.

•Tally lamp begins blinking; blinking speed increases about 5 seconds before recording starts. Blinking stops when recording begins but light stays on.

VIEWFINDER MODE

SPORTS

S 1/2000

SELF TIMER

Sports

High Speed Shutter

15 sec. Self-Timer

”. “ 15S” appears

NOTES:

●

Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

●

When the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one mode to another, the newly selected mode’s name and its indication is displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 3 seconds. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader (Z pg. 16) is used in the Sepia mode.

●

The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.

●

In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

White balance mode indicator

No indication  (Auto)

MWB

White Balance Adjustment

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions:

•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment.

SELECT MODE

Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the

required indication appears in the viewfinder.

“ ” .............. Outdoors on cloudy day

“

” ............... Outdoors on sunny day

“ ” ................ Light source is halogen or tungsten

...................... lamp

“MWB” .......... With a memorized personal White

...................... Balance setting (see below)

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures.

ADJUST FOCUS

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually (Z pg. 19).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press MWB until “MWB” appears, then press and

hold MWB for more than 3 seconds.

•“MWB” blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete.

NOTES:

●

To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK.

●

Re-adjust the White Balance Mode when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or when the PROGRAM AE dial’s position has been changed.

●

It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance (“BASIC CONNECTIONS” Z pg. 27).

●

When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 , this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colours. For example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colours, the image becomes the colour which aproximates to green, orange or purple respectively.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

FADER CINEMA

FOCUS

TITLE

SEL.

EXP.

SEL.

DISP.

SEL.

PROGRAM AE select dial

F1 F2

FADER CINEMA

Viewfinder

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL

This feature makes it easier for you to make selections during the following modes: Fader, Cinema, Manual

Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display, and Instant Title.

PREPARATION

Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except

LOCK.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until the required function’s

indication appears in the viewfinder.

ENTER SELECTION

Press either F1 or F2 (the one to the immediate left

of the desired function name).

NOTE:

If you set the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK, F1 and F2 disappear from the viewfinder, indicating that IFC (Intelligent Function Control) is unusable.

F1 button F2 button

SEL

Function SEL. button

FADE IN

FADE OUT

Fader

This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “FADER” appears to the

right of F1.

ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE

Press F1 to engage the Fade–Standby mode.

“FADER”appears in the viewfinder.

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

activate fade-in.

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and engage fade-out.

NOTES:

●

Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia (Z pg. 14).

●

With the Electronic fog filter mode (Z pg. 14) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.

Cinema mode

Cinema

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “CINEMA” appears to the

right of F2.

ENGAGE CINEMA MODE

Press F2.

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

Press F2 again while “CINEMA” appears next to F2

in the viewfinder.

F1 F2

Function SEL.

Focus detection zone

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing

Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

* The low-contrast warning “

viewfinder.

Focus Lock

This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially helpful in the following situations:

•When things pass between your subject and the camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording.

•When you want your subject to be focused, and to appear in a corner of the screen. First, centre on the subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it.

” appears in the

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the

right of F1.

LOCK FOCUS

Press F1. The focus lock indication “ ” appears

in the viewfinder.

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press F1. Focus lock is immediately released. The

focus lock indication disappears.

NOTES:

●

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

●

When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out first (Z pg. 11). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject.

Viewfinder

Power zoom switch

F1 button F2 button

SEL

FOCUS EXP.

Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the

right of F1.

ADJUST FOCUS

TO FARTHER SUBJECT

While holding down F1, slide the power zoom

switch to T. The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

TO NEARER SUBJECT

While holding down F1, slide the power zoom switch to W. The Manual Focus indications “

” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

Function SEL. button

LOCK FOCUS

Release the power zoom switch. The focus

indication is replaced by the focus lock indication “ ” and the adjusted focus is locked in.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

Press F1. The Manual Focus mode is immediately

released and the focus lock indication disappears.

NOTES:

●

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

●

Two manual focusing speeds are available. For slow-speed, push the switch slightly and hold that position. For fast-speed, push the switch fully.

●

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

Viewfinder

FOCUS EXP.

RECORDING

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

Advanced Features (cont.)

Power zoom switch

F1 button F2 button

SEL

Function SEL. button

To brighten the image

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “EXP.” appears to the right

of F2.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

While holding down F2, slide the power zoom

switch to T. The Exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

While holding down F2, slide the power zoom switch to W. The Exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder.

When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

Press F2. The standard setting is immediately

restored and the Exposure indicator bar disappears.

Exposure indicator bar

To darken the image

Date display

Character Generator

25.12.96

25.12.96 10:50



Date-off mode

Date display

Date/Time display

F1 button

SEL

Function SEL. button

F1 F2

Auto Date Record mode

Date/Time display

On-screen display

Auto Date Record mode

AUTO DATE

Auto date record mode

Character Generator

SET CHAR

No Characters stored 

F2 button

TITLE DISP.

25.12.96

Auto date record executed

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Example of stored characters

Date/Time Character Insert

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles.

NOTE:

You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (

DISPLAY

1 2

NOTES:

●

AUTO DATE RECORD

Your camcorder automatically records the day, month and year 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



NOTES:

●

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

SELECT DISPLAY

Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right of F2.

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Press F2 while in Record–Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

The selected display can be recorded. If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off mode before shooting. If you want to delete the display during shooting, press F2. If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the Record– Standby mode and then select the desired display mode using F2.

F2. In this mode, the month, day and year are replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”.

Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this mode, and disables all other modes. In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded during any other recordings

made on that day.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO MONITOR

Connect the camcorder to a monitor as instructed in “BASIC CONNECTIONS” (Z pg. 27).

NOTES:

●

In the On-Screen Display mode, the date is displayed and recorded.

●

The on-screen display is not available during recording.

DISPLAY VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

Press F2 until the indications appear on the

connected monitor.

SET CHAR

RECORDING

SET–/+

Character Generator

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right

of F2.

SET CHARACTER OR TITLE

Press F2 until “SET CHAR” or a previously stored

title appears in the viewfinder.

ACCESS CHARACTER MODE SCREEN

Press SET. A character grid appears in the view

finder.

ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS

Press + or – to move the cursor on the character grid

to the desired character, then press SET to enter. The selected characters appears at the bottom of the screen. When you’re done, press SET as many times as necessary to exit the screen. The title you made appears at the bottom of the screen.

NOTES:

●

You can store up to 18 characters.

●

You can only make and store one title at a time. To replace it, repeat the procedure.

●

To create a space between two characters in a title you make, choose “ screen.

Advanced Features (cont.)

” on the CHARACTER SET MODE

CHARACTER SET MODE

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: . , ' - / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CHARACTER SET MODE

A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

: . , ' - / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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IN PARIS, FRANCE

CHARACTER SET MODE screen

Example of Character Generator & Title

Viewfinder



HAPPY HOLIDAYS

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. The preset titles appear in this order: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, OUR FAMILY, MOVIE STAR, PARTY TIME, MERRY CHRISTMAS, WEDDING DAY, CONGRATULATIONS.

Character Generator:

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Title: HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Title indication

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “TITLE” appears to the right

of F1.

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press F1 to

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed.

NOTES:

●

To delete the Instant Title during recording, press F1.

●

To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and then press F1 to select the desired title.

●

To display a title you made in the position usually occupied by an Instant Title, cycle through in step 2 above until your title appears (after “CONGRATULATIONS”). You can superimpose two personal titles on the scene being shot.

Tally lamp PROGRAM AE

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/ Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform this procedure.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, set the power

switch to CAMERA.

START/STOP

INT. TIME REC TIME

RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX460, optional for GR-AX260)

SET TIME DELAY

On the RM-V704U, press INT. TIME to set the delay

time. There are four choices, and they appear in the viewfinder in the following order (each time INT. TIME is pressed): 15S (15 seconds), 30S (30 seconds), 1MIN (1 minute) and 5MIN (5 minutes). Pressing again releases the Self-timer.

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins

blinking, and the blinking speed increases about 5 seconds before recording starts. When recording begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.

RELEASE SELF-TIMER MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press

INT. TIME continuously until “ ” disappears. To

release when the tally lamp is blinking, press Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then press INT. TIME continuously until “ ” disappears.

NOTE:

If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to “ ”, 15S is automatically selected.

Animation

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time.

NOTE:

You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.

Time-Lapse

You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time.

NOTE:

You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the

power switch to CAMERA.

SET RECORDING SPEED

Set SP/LP to SP (Z pg. 7).

SET RECORDING TIME

Press REC TIME on the remote control. Three

choices are available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S (one-half of a second) and 1S (one full second). Press again to release the Animation mode.

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop after focusing on the

subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of

pictures.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Play back the series of pictures to see if the

results were satisfactory.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

Press REC TIME until “ ” disappears from the

viewfinder.

NOTES:

●

For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting.

●

If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to Self-Timer mode, Animation is cancelled and Self-Timer mode is engaged with 15S selected.

●

Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation shooting.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the

power switch to CAMERA.

SET RECORDING SPEED

Set SP/LP to SP (Z pg. 7).

SET RECORDING TIME

Press REC TIME on the remote control. There

are three choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S and 1S. Press again to reset.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS

Press INT. TIME on the remote control. There

are four choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time INT. TIME is pressed): 15S, 30S, 1MIN, and 5MIN. Press again to reset.

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop. Recording and

intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until “ ” and “ ” disappear. To release when the tally lamp is blinking, press Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until “ ” and “ ” disappear.

NOTES:

●

Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Time-Lapse shooting.

●

For best results, keep the camcorder secured while shooting.

●

If, during steps 3 and 4, the PROGRAM AE dial is set to the Self-Timer mode, the Self-Timer mode is engaged with 15S selected.

Compact video cassette

VCR

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Reels

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door.

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

NOTES:

●

During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.

●

During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen.

●

To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

PLAYBACK

To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

A/V cable (provided)

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

connectors

Basic Connections

There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR.

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

SELECT MODE

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV

to its VIDEO mode.

VCR

Aerial

To AUDIO, VIDEO and DC OUT connectors

RF unit RF-V5E (optional)

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

●

To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s power switch to CAMERA, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

●

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV.

SELECT MODE

Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in

its instructions).

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection

procedure.

REW

POWER

M 0:00:00

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Tape counter

PLAYBACK

NOTE:

Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “BASIC CONNECTIONS” (Z pg. 27).

Basic Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

Load as you did in the recording procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to PLAY. The Power On

indicator lights.

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in

the viewfinder and the connected TV.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

Rewind or Fast-forward the Tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during stop mode.

NOTE:

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in STOP mode. To turn on again, set the power switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.

PLAYBACK

Features

COUNTER R/M

REW

REW FF

STOP PAUSE

PLAY

RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX460, optional for GR-AX260)

PLAY/PAUSETRACKING

STOP

FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appear

OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as

NOTES: ●

FEATURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

NOTE:

FEATURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE: To allow high-speed search in either

OPERATION:

NOTE:

FEATURE: Counter Memory Function PURPOSE: To make it easier to locate a specific

OPERATION: 1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

NOTES: ●

on the screen.

many times as necessary for best picture.

To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously.

●

Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again.

Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.

direction.

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome in Shuttle Search. This is normal.

tape segment.

more than 2 seconds. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M. “M” appears.

3) After recording or playback, press STOP, then REW. The tape

automatically stops at or close to 0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.

The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes.

●

To disable Counter Memory Function, press COUNTER R/M so the “M” disappears.

EDIT

PLAY/PAUSE

Power switch

EDITING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration at left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR. If you have a Remote PAUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect it to the camcorder and the VCR. (See “NOTES” below for details.)

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s power switch to PLAY, turn on

the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

To EDIT

To AUDIO out To VIDEO out

Editing cable (provided)

To Remote PAUSE

VCR (Recording deck)

A/V cable (provided)

To AUDIO IN To VIDEO IN

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

SELECT VCR MODE

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot

just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press PAUSE on the camcorder.

START EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

NOTES:

●

When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, pressing EDIT on the camcorder in step 5 automatically engages the VCR’s Record mode.

●

When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, you can access a function called Master Edit Control System. Before beginning, reset the camcorder’s counter to “M0:00:00” at an edit-out point. When the tape reaches this point (remember there’s a small margin of error) during editing, the camcorder and VCR pause automatically. However, some VCRs are not compatible

with the Master Edit Control System.

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the RM-V704U* MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see chart on the next page), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.

* RM-V704U is provided with GR-AX460, optional for

GR-AX260.

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2 3

5 6

RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX460, optional for GR-AX260)

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME

AKAI 6 2

BLAUPUNKT 1 3 FERGUSON 9 7

GRUNDIG 1 4

HITACHI 6 6

JVC A B C

MITSUBISHI

NEC

PANASONIC 1 3

BUTTONS (A) (B)

6 4 7 7

9 8 3 2

3 4

6 3

9 1 9 6 9 3

6 7 6 8

3 7 3 8

1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8

MBR SET VCR CTL

VCR BRAND NAME

PHILIPS 1 9

SANYO 3 6

SELECO, REX 9 1

SHARP

SONY

THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE 

TOSHIBA 6 9

BUTTONS (A) (B)

9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3

3 5

9 6

1 5 1 `

6 5 6 ` 3 9

 3 1

9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2

6 1

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to the chart at left, press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.

OPERATE THE VCR

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this one).

You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

●

If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try another code from the chart.

●

Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

●

If the RM-V704U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U’s Pause-In jack.

All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 32.

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EDITING (cont.)

CANCELREW/FF

To EDIT

Editing cable (provided)

To Remote PAUSE

To Pause-In

VCR (Recording deck)

PREPARE CAMCORDER

IN/OUT

R.A. EDIT PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to

PLAY.

PREPARE VCR

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).

SELECT SCENES

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY

Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.

To AUDIO and VIDEO out connector

A/V cable (provided)

Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene

you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point. The data appears under IN on the display.

A B

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and

press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under OUT on the display. The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

(as many as 8).

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

most recently registered point.

ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY

CANCEL

IN/OUT

RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX460, optional for GR-AX260)

IN OUT 

IN OUT  ç© 1 0:00:25 0:01:05 © 2 0:03:18 0:03:31 © 3 0:02:33 0:02:53 © 4 0:04:11  © 5  © 6 © 7 © 8 COUNTER 0:04:11  TOTAL 0:01:13

NOTES:

●

The RM-V704U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons (function appears in parentheses): — ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT) — IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT) — CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

●

There must be at least one second between an in-point and its corresponding out-point.

●

The camcorder prerolls during R.A. Edit, so there must be at least 15 seconds of recording material prior to any in-point.

●

Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points or outpoints.

●

If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point, the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn’t take place.

●

Pressing R.A.EDIT clears all in- and out-points from memory.

●

Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

1 3 2

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

EDIT STOP

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE MODE

Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode. Press STOP on both units.

NOTES:

●

If you performed step 1C on page 31, keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.

●

The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene.

●

To dub a copy of the camcorder’s (source) tape, perform R.A.EDIT by specifying only one in-point (and no out-point). The contents of the tape from the specified in-point to the end of the tape are automatically copied.

●

There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited tape with certain VCRs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Player (JVC VCR)

To R.A.EDIT

To PAUSE IN

Editing cable (3.5 ø -3.5 ø, provided)

Recording deck

RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX460, optional for GR-AX260)

AV OUT

AV IN

Using the RM-V704U remote control, it is also possible to perform deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be...

n a VCR other than JVC, or n a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT

connector

How to use:

— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U as shown on the

left.

— Set the RM-V704U to correspond to the brand of the recording

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to the

Z P. 31)

deck. (

instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck.

Notes:

n RM-V704U cannot be used to control the playback deck. n RM-V704U is capable of controling basic operations of the

recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not possible with some brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.

n To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the

controls on the recording deck itself.

M-0:12:34

Viewfinder

COUNTER R/M

POWER

Tape Counter

Insert editing indicator

EDITING (cont.)

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to PLAY.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder

or the remote control.

RESET COUNTER

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2

seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in the viewfinder.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start.

REW PAUSE

A. DUB INSERT PLAY

RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX460, optional for GR-AX260)

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and press PAUSE. The Insert

mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter

reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the playback mode.

NOTES:

●

Insert Editing may not work correctly if a blank segment exists in the recorded tape.

●

The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

●

To edit onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

●

Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode. When the sound is to be recorded, press A. DUB and PAUSE simultaneously after Step 5. When INSERT and PAUSE are pressed simultaneously again, the unit re-enters the Video-signal-only Recording mode.

●

If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

Audio dubbing indicator

Viewfinder

Mic

REW

A. DUB PAUSE PLAY

Audio Dubbing

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only).

** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure

(Z pg. 34) before continuing.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE

Press and hold A. DUB, and press PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the playback mode.

NOTES:

●

Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments.

●

If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX460, optional for GR-AX260)

Controls

1 PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. Z pg. 14

2 F1 [Function 1] Button ........................ Z pg. 16

3 PUSH Button .........................................Z pg. 7

4 Function SEL. Button ........................... Z pg. 16

5 F2 [Function 2] Button ........................ Z pg. 16

6 EJECT Switch ......................................... Z pg. 7

7 AUTO PAUSE ON/OFF Switch

(GR-AX460 only) .................................Z pg. 12

8 LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF Switch

(GR-AX460 only) .................................Z pg. 13

9 Diopter Adjustment ............................... Z pg. 7

0 Power Zoom Switch ............................ Z pg. 11

! BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ............ Z pg. 4

@ MWB [Manual White Balance]

Button .................................................Z pg. 15

# Recording Mode [SP/LP]

Select Button .........................................Z pg. 7

Tape Length [T30•45]Select Button .......Z pg. 7

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Button .................................................Z pg. 29

$ EDIT Button ........................................ Z pg. 30

% DATE/TIME +/– Buttons.........................Z pg. 6

CHAR. [Character] SET +/– Buttons .....Z pg. 22

TRACKING +/– Buttons .......................Z pg. 29

^ DATE/TIME SET Button .......................... Z pg. 6

CHAR. SET Button...............................Z pg. 22

R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................... Z pg. 32

& R.A.EDIT Button .................................. Z pg. 32

* REW Button ........................................ Z pg. 28

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 11

( FF Button ............................................ Z pg. 28

RETAKE F Button ................................. Z pg. 11

) R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... Z pg. 32

q STOP Button ....................................... Z pg. 28

w PLAY/PAUSE Button ............................ Z pg. 28

e POWER Switch ..................................... Z pg. 6

r Recording Start/Stop Button .................. Z pg. 8

Connectors

t REMOTE Jack (For connection of the RM-V20U

wired remote control unit (optional).)

y Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................... Z pg. 8

u EDIT Jack ............................................ Z pg. 30

i VIDEO Out Jack .................................. Z pg. 27

o RF DC OUT Jack ................................. Z pg. 27

p AUDIO Out Jack ................................. Z pg. 27

Indicators

Q Tally Lamp .......................................... Z pg. 10

W Power On Indicator ............................. Z pg. 10

E LCD window (GR-AX460 only)

UI O

INDEX

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Controls

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7 8

Q E

Other Parts

R Video light (GR-AX460 only) ............... Z pg. 13

T Microphone

Y Remote Sensor ...................................... Z pg. 9

(Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is the sensor necessary for shooting.)

U Clock Battery Compartment .................. Z pg. 6

I Battery Pack Mount ...............................Z pg. 4

O Electronic Viewfinder ............................Z pg. 7

P LENS COVER Switch ........................... Z pg. 10

a Grip Strap ............................................. Z pg. 8

s Tripod Mounting Socket ........................ Z pg. 8

INDEX

Viewfinder

FADER

2 3

MWB

SPORTS LENS COVER

4 5

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Viewfinder Indications

1, 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator ................ Z pg. 14

Displayed at 2 for approx. 3 seconds when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another. Then only the indicator remains at 1.

3 Focus Indicator ................................... Z pg. 18

4 White Balance Mode Indicator ............Z pg. 15

5 Zoom Level Indicator .......................... Z pg. 11

Exposure Indicator Bar ........................ Z pg. 20

6 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s remaining power level: “ ”. When the power is almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully

charged one ..........................................Z pg. 4

7 Cassette Warning .................................. Z pg. 7

Blinks when no cassette or a cassette with the Erase Protection tab removed is loaded.

8 Intelligent Function Control

Indicator ............................................. Z pg. 16

9 Remaining Tape Time..........................Z pg. 10

0 Tape Length Indicator ............................ Z pg. 7

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45MIN

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PAUSE

REC

@ #

INDEX

FADER

5 M I N

% ^ & *

10 : 55

! Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ......... Z pg. 7

@ Recording Indicator ............................. Z pg. 10

# Record–Standby Indicator ................... Z pg. 10

$ Lens Cover Warning ............................ Z pg. 10

% Index Code Marking ............................ Z pg. 12

^ Fade–Standby Indicator ....................... Z pg. 16

& Clock Battery Warning

Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is not in place or exhausted. For inserting or replacing

the clock battery ................................... Z pg. 6

* Insert Editing Indicator ........................ Z pg. 34

Audio Dubbing Indicator .................... Z pg. 35

( Condensation Warning

When this indicator appears, all functions are disabled. Turn the unit off for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear.

) Instant Title ......................................... Z pg. 23

q Date/Time/Character ........................... Z pg. 21

w Interval

Time/Recording Time Indicator ........... Z pg. 24

DANGER:

•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light unit.

General Battery Precautions

•When the RM-V20U (remote control), C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

•Use only the following batteries:

RM-V20U ................................. R03 (AAA) size

C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... R6 (AA) size

Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

1. Refer to the RM-V20U and C-P6U/C-P7U

instructions when replacing batteries.

2. Do not use old and new batteries together.

3. Do not use two different kinds of batteries.

Although sizes may be the same, voltages may differ.

4. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

can leak or explode.

5. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

6. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a nickel-cadmium battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

1. To avoid hazard . . .

.... do not burn.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

Terminals

CAUTIONS

.... charge in an environment where

temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

.... replace the battery pack when it begins to

deliver less recording time per charge.

NOTE:

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Ranges

Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C

Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C

Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C

NOTES:

●

Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C

mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

.... where they won’t be exposed to strong

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

5. This camcorder features a built-in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

About moisture condensation . . .

•You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn

off the camcorder.

2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

remove the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

4 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery

pack.

5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to

close the lens cover.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

3 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

●

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

●

Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

●

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(Z pg. 4).

● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 4).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(Z pg. 5).

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording does not start.

● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)

● The camcorder power switch has not been set to CAMERA (Z pg. 10).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no playback picture.

Noise bars appear in the playback picture.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.

The counter indication is blurred during Still playback.

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV switch has

not been set to VIDEO.

● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

● Manual Tracking has not been performed (Z pg. 29).

● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be performed.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated (Z pg. 29).

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

OTHER

The tape won’t eject. Some functions are not available. Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder.

The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode.

An error number (E01, etc.) appears in the viewfinder.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

● The battery pack is running low.

● The PROGRAM AE dial is set to LOCK (Z pg. 14).

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

● The recording speed (SP/LP) has not been properly set

(Z pg. 7).

● Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6 V Power consumption

GR-AX460 light on : 8.7 W GR-AX460 light off : 5.7 W

GR-AX260 : 5.7 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording

Colour : Converted sub-carrier

direct recording Conforms to VHS

standard Cassette : cassette Tape speed

SP : 23.39 mm/sec LP : 11.70 mm/sec

Recording time Max.

SP : 45 minutes

(with EC-45 cassette)

LP : 90 minutes

(with EC-45 cassette) Operating

temperature : 0°C to +40°C Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C Weight

GR-AX460 : Approx. 770 g GR-AX260 : Approx. 760 g

Dimensions : 109 (W) x 113 (H) x

226 (D) mm

CAMERA

Pick up : 1/4" format CCD Minimum required

illumination : 2 lx (F1.2) Illumination range : 2 to 100,000 lx Lens : F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm,

14:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 46 mm

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5" black/white CRT

White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

VIDEO

Output : 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO out connector)

AUDIO

Output : –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO out connector)

AAC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG) SPECIFICATIONS

Power requirement : AC 110 to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz Power consumption : 23 W Output : DC 8.5 V , 1.3 A

(CHARGE),

DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A

(VTR) Charging system : Constant current, peak

detection, timer

controlled Dimensions : 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm Weight : Approx. 350 g

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions : 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

104 (D) mm Weight : Approx. 240 g Accessory : “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1

Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 3

Optional Accessories

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

•Battery Charger BH-VC10EG

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7E

•RF Unit RF-V5E

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U

•Wired Remote Control Unit RM-V20U

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

* Some acccessories are not available in some

areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability.

E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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