JVC GR-AX760, GR-AXM230 User Manual

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COMPACT

VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM330 GR-SX960 GR-AXM230 GR-AX760

S-VHS is compatible with GR-SXM330/SX960 only.

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

 

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 – 3

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

4

GETTING STARTED

6 – 13

RECORDING

14 – 29

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

14

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

16

Zooming, Picture Stabilizer, 5-Sec. Recording,

Quick Review, Retake, Video Light

 

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

18

Snapshot, Night-Alive, Fade/Wipe Effects,

Program AE With Special Effects,

Digital Effects, Using Menus For Detailed

Adjustment, Date/Time Insert, Instant Titles,

Animation, Time-Lapse, Exposure Control,

Focusing, White Balance Adjustment,

Manual White Balance Operation

PLAYBACK

30 – 34

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

 

30

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

 

31

Connections And Tape Dubbing ........

32

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

 

34

 

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

UNIT (GR-SXM330 only)

35 – 39

Playback Zoom ..........................

 

37

Animation And Time-Lapse .............

 

37

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

 

38

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

 

39

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

40

– 41

DETAILS

 

42

INDEX

43

– 47

Terms ......................................

 

43

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ...

44

Indications ................................

 

46

 

 

 

CAUTIONS

48

– 50

SPECIFICATIONS

 

51

ESPAÑOL

52

– 53

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 54

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

55

 

 

 

 

 

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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 this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover. •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. 43 – 47) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 48 – 50 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTES:

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

cThe rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

CAUTIONS:

cThis camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.

cUse the JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

*Models equipped with LCD monitor only.

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

Cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder.

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The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1)Read these instructions.

(2)Keep these instructions.

(3)Heed all warnings.

(4)Follow all instructions.

(5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

(6)Clean only with dry cloth.

(7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

(8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

(9)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

(10) Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

(11)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

(12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

nAvailable when the Power Switch is set to “” or “”.

nOperating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

n“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

nTo cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “” and press the MENU Wheel in while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF” and press it.

NOTES:

DEMO MODE

OF F

ON

EX I T

Setting Menu

cWhen a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available.

cIf you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Adapter

AP-V10U

•Battery Pack

BN-V11U

•Shoulder Strap

•Lens Cap

•Cassette Adapter

(VHS Playpak) C-P7U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V715U (GR-SXM330 only)

•AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for Remote Control Unit, GR-SXM330 only)

•AA (R6) Battery

(for Cassette Adapter)

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How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

1

2

3

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Hook on.

GETTINGSTARTED

Power

1

2Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

REFRESH Button

REFRESH Lamp

CHARGE Lamp

Battery pack

Power Switch

3 To DC IN

connector

4

AC Adapter To AC outlet

Battery pack

Charging time

 

 

BN-V11U

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V12U (optional)

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V20U (optional)

approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.

 

 

BN-V400U (optional)

approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

 

 

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1 Make sure the battery pack is attached to the camcorder. Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and push the battery in until it locks in place 2.

•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur.

2 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 3.

3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 4.

The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

NOTES:

cDuring charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

cCharging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

cWhen charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.

cIf the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

cUsing the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

REFRESH:

Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery’s capacity. Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.

1.Perform steps 1 through 3 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.

2.Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds. The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate discharging has started.

3.When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks.

When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time, be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance.

For other notes, Z pg. 42

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.

Charge marker

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

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USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK” (Z pg. 6).

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack

Viewfinder on

LCD monitor on

 

1

2

1

BN-V11U

95

100

80

 

(50)

 

(45)

 

 

 

 

BN-V12U

95

100

80

(optional)

(50)

 

(45)

 

 

 

 

BN-V20U

150

165

135

(optional)

(85)

 

(75)

 

 

 

 

BN-V400U

360

385

315

(optional)

(205)

 

(190)

 

 

 

 

1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor

2 When using GR-SX960/AX760

( ) : when the video light is on (GR-SXM330/SX960/AXM230 only)

NOTES:

cRecording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

The LCD monitor is used repeatedly (models equipped with LCD monitor only).

cBefore extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

USING AC POWER

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

NOTES:

c The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

c For other notes, Z pg. 42.

To DC IN

connector

AC Adapter

To AC outlet

JVC GR-AX760, GR-AXM230 User Manual

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

 

 

 

 

Grip Adjustment

 

 

 

 

Power Zoom

1 Separate the Velcro strip.

 

 

 

 

Lever

 

 

 

 

 

Recording

 

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

 

 

Start/Stop

 

 

 

Button

 

2 grip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

 

 

 

 

3 operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power

 

 

 

 

 

Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

3

 

 

 

Viewfinder Adjustment

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

180°

 

 

 

1 Set the Power Switch to “

” or “

”.

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.

 

 

M

 

3

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

 

 

A

 

 

 

FF

 

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

 

 

O

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

Set to “

” or

 

 

 

 

 

”.

 

 

 

 

 

PAUSE

 

 

 

Shoulder Strap Attachment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following the illustration, thread the strap through the

 

 

 

 

1 eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the

 

 

 

 

 

buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other

2

 

 

 

 

end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure

1

 

 

 

the strap is not twisted.

 

 

 

 

2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tripod Mounting

 

 

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.

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

Display

 

 

CAMERA MENU

 

Menu Screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

© TO SYSTEM MENU

 

FOCUS

AUTO

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

 

M. W. B.

AUTO

 

SYSTEM MENU

©NEXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC MODE

SP

 

 

 

D.

ZOOM

5 0 x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© TO CAMERA MENU

 

 

 

REC

 

T I ME

OF F

 

 

 

I NT .

T I ME

OF F

 

 

 

TELE MACRO

OF F

 

 

 

T I T LE

LANG.

ENGL I SH

DATE / T I ME

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEMO MODE

OF F

 

 

 

©RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE / T I ME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR

 

 

2

0 0 1

MONTH

 

 

 

 

JUN

DAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 8

 

T I ME

 

 

PM 8 : 2 0

DATE/TIME Menu

12-hour indication with AM or PM

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Date/Time Settings

 

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp

 

1 comes on.

 

 

 

 

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

 

 

2 appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

TO SYSTEM

 

 

 

3 MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU.

 

 

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

NEXT” and

 

 

press it to display the next page.

 

 

 

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DATE/TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears.

5 To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME” (hour/ minute), rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item, and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it. The setting stops blinking.

6 When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

7 Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (Z pg. 25).

For other notes, Z pg. 42

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

MENU Wheel

Recording Format Setting

 

(GR-SXM330/SX960 only)

Power Switch

Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.

SYSTEM MENU

©NEXT

 

 

 

REC MODE

 

SP

D. ZOOM

 

5 0 x

W I DE

OF F

S – VHS ET

 

 

ON

 

TAPE LENGTH

 

T 3 0

D I SPLAY

 

FUL L

©RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

S – VHS ET

ON

OF F

EX I T

SYSTEM MENU

©NEXT

SP

REC MODE

D. ZOOM

5 0 x

W I DE

OF F

S – VHS ET

ON

TAPE LENGTH

T 3 0

D I SPLAY

FUL L

Menu Screen

When an S-VHS cassette is loaded: S-VHS

Setting Menu

Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform.

1 Set the Power Switch to “”. The power lamp comes on.

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU.

If a VHS cassette is loaded . . .

.... rotate the MENU Wheel to select “S-VHS ET”, then press it. The S-VHS ET Setting Menu appears.

If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . .

.... rotate the MENU Wheel to “S-VHS”, then press it. The S-VHS Setting Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to set to either of the parameters, then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

In the S-VHS ET Setting Menu,

ON : Records with S-VHS picture quality on a VHS cassette. This is called Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology).

OFF : Records in VHS.

In the S-VHS Setting Menu,

ON : Records in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette. OFF : Records in VHS on an S-VHS cassette.

5 Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen. •When the S-VHS ET mode is engaged, “S-ET” is

displayed.

•During S-VHS record mode, “S“ is displayed. •When S-VHS ET or S-VHS recording starts,

“S-VHS REC” is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.

NOTE:

If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the Menu Screen.

©RETURN

Normal Screen

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NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET

nJVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results.

Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and playback.

nWith some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.

nIf the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

nIt is recommended that tapes recorded in the SP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

nNoise may appear on-screen when tapes recorded in the EP mode are played back.

nTapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.

When tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is not available.

Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs (eg: HR-S6600U, HR-SC1000U, etc.).

nTapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR.

nYou can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S-VHS ET.

It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings.

nS-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

nTo avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.

nIf the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a cleaning cassette.

Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS

Recording

 

Playback

 

 

Blank tape

Camcorder

Recorded tape Cassette adapter

S-VHS-C

 

S-VHS

cassette

 

recordings

 

 

S-VHS ET

 

 

recordings

S-VHS VCR VHS VCR with SQPB

function

•The recorded format (S-VHS or VHS) is automatically detected when playback begins.

VHS-C

VHS

cassette

recordings

Regular VHS VCR

•S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be viewed on regular VHS VCRs, other than those equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.

Perform steps 1 through 3 above.

12ENGETTINGSTARTED(cont.)

MENU Wheel

 

Recording Mode Setting

 

 

 

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

 

 

 

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp

 

 

 

1 comes on.

 

 

 

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

 

 

 

2 appears.

 

 

 

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM

Power Switch

 

 

3 MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU.

 

 

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “REC MODE” and

 

 

 

Display

 

 

4 press it. The REC MODE Menu appears. Select “SP”

 

 

or “EP” by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it.

REC MODE

REC MODE Menu

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

 

“ RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the

SP

 

 

 

 

Menu Screen.

EP

 

 

 

 

 

•“EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing

 

 

 

three times the recording time.

 

 

 

NOTE:

EX I T

 

 

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

 

 

 

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

SP

 

Recording mode

 

 

 

indicator

 

 

 

Display

 

 

 

 

TAPE LENGTH

 

 

TAPE LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T 2 0

Menu

T 3 0

 

 

T 3 5

 

 

T 4 0

 

 

EX I T

 

 

 

 

 

T 3 0

 

Tape length

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.

1

2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Menu appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the correct tape length setting.

•T20=20 minutes •T30=30 minutes •T35=35 minutes •T40=40 minutes (in SP)

4 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (Z pg. 14) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward.
Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place.
Close the LCD monitor (models equipped with LCD monitor only).

EJECT Switch

Cassette holder

Close Button

EJECT Switch

Cassette holder

Close Button

Turn to take

up slack.

Erase Protection tab

Gear

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1 Open the LCD monitor fully (models equipped with LCD monitor only).

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

3

4

5

NOTES:

cClosing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor

(models equipped with LCD monitor only).

cThe 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 cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.

14ENRECORDINGBasicRecording

 

During shooting

Power Switch

 

Recording Start/Stop Button

 

2 5M I N

Tape remaining

 

time indicator

 

(Approximate)

MIN 120MIN 119MIN

(Now calculating)

0MIN 1MIN 2MIN 3MIN

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

BRIGHT Wheel (models equipped with LCD monitor only)

180° 90°

BR I GHT – – – – – – –6– – – +

NOTE:

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

cPower (Z pg. 6)

cLoad A Cassette (Z pg. 13)

cRecording Mode Setting (Z pg. 12)

cTape Length Setting (Z pg. 12)

cGrip Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

cViewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked (models equipped with LCD monitor only). Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the Power Switch to “” or “”. The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed in the viewfinder.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Shooting While Watching The

LCD Monitor (models equipped with LCD monitor only)

1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the Power Switch to “” or “”. The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed in the LCD monitor.

2 Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor

.... rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.

NOTE:

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Power Switch Position

: Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.

: Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities. OFF : Switches off the camcorder.

: Allows you to play back your recordings.

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NOTES:

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 “OFF”, and then back to “ ” or “” to turn the camcorder on again.

cIf you are 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. 17) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it.

cTo remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, Z pg. 22, 24.

Self-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING (models equipped with LCD monitor only)

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

SELF-RECORDING (models equipped with LCD monitor only)

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

For other notes, Z pg. 42

16ENRECORDINGBasicFeatures

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

RETAKE (2/3) Button LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

(GR-SXM330/

SX960/AXM230 only)

5 SEC. REC Button

(GR-SX960/

AXM230/AX760

only)

Power Zoom Lever

P. STABILIZER

Button

Display

Zoom indicator bar

1 x Zoom level indicator

Approximate

zoom ratio

Picture Stabilizer indicator

PAUSE

5S

Zooming: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.

Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

cThe further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.

cFocusing 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. 28), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

cThe zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom. Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is through digital processing.

cWhen using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may

suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in SYSTEM MENU (Z pg. 23).

cDigital zoom cannot be used when the “VIDEO ECHO” mode (Z pg. 21) is activated (GR-SXM330 only).

Picture Stabilizer: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

1)Press P. STABILIZER. “” appears.

2)To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

cAccurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

When shooting dark or dim subjects.

When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

cSwitch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

cThe “” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

cThis function cannot be activated during the “Night-Alive” (Z pg. 18), “CLASSIC FILM”, “STROBE” and “VIDEO ECHO” mode (Z pg. 21) (GR-SXM330 only).

5 Sec. Rec mode indicator (GR-SX960/AXM230/AX760 only)

5Sec. Rec (5-Sec. Recording)

(GR-SX960/AXM230/AX760 only):

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs.

1)Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.

2)During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. 5S” appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

3)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode automatically.

4)To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC again so that “ 5S” disappears.

cFade/Wipe (Z pg. 19) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.

Quick Review: To check the end of the last recording.

1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode.

2)Press 2and release quickly.

Tape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in

Record–Standby mode for the next shot.

cDistortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal.

Retake: To re-record certain segments.

1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode.

2)Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording. Pressing 3forwards the tape and pressing 2reverses it.

3)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

cNoise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.

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Video Light

(GR-SXM330/SX960/AXM230 only): To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

1) Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on.

cThe video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on.

cIt is recommended to set the white balance

(Z pg. 29) to when you use the video light.

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

cEven if the battery indicator () does not blink 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.

cWhen LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON.

While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode (Z pg. 20) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

While the “Twilight” mode (Z pg. 20) is engaged, the light will not activate.

DANGER

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

nDo not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

nWhen operating, keep a distance of about

30 cm (11-13/16") between the video light and people or objects.

nDo not use near flammable or explosive materials.

nIt is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

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