JVC GR-AX847UM, GR-AX247UM User Manual

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

CAMARA DE VIDEO VHS COMPACTO CÂMERA VHS COMPACTA

GR-AX847UM GR-AX247UM

Compact VHS

ENGLISHPORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

INSTRUÇÕES

LYT0105-001B

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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 your new camcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7).

•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. 51 – 54) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (Z pgs. 55, 56). 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 Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony 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.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/V18U/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.)

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

2. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

3. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

4. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

•Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

•Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

5. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

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SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

Using the battery pack

Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the

camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8)

2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into

place.

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

PLAYBACK

PLAY/PAUSE

INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE

EJECT

PUSH

1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. 2 Insert a video cassette. 3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details, Z pg. 13)

SHOOTING

Set to “PLAY”

REW

1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 2 Press REW.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.

— Playback starts and the playback picture

appears.

•To stop playback, press STOP. (For more details,

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak). Z pg. 34

Z pg. 36.)

STOP

LENS COVER Open/Close Switch

Set to “CAMERA”

Recording Start/Stop Button

1 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch

to open the lens cover.

2 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an

image will appear.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

— Recording starts.

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily press the Recording Start/Stop Button once again. (For more details,

Z pgs. 16, 17)

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MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Program AE with Special Effects (

n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Z pg. 22)

Integrated Auto Light (GR-AX847 only) (

Z pg. 21)

5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording)

Z pg. 19)

(

22x Optical Hyper Zoom

Z pg. 18)

(

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Program Manager

(Z pg. 22 – 33)

Program AE with Special Effects, Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Title, Menu Adjustment (Focus, Exposure Control and so on.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15U

• DC Cord

Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder.

•Remote Control Unit RM-V705U (GR-AX847 only)

• Shoulder Strap

•Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) C-P7U

•Lithium Battery CR2025

•Battery Pack

• BN-V18U for GR-AX847

• BN-V11U for GR-AX247

• x 2 for GR-AX847 (clock operation

and remote control unit)

• x 1 for GR-AX247 (clock operation)

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Power .............................................................................................. 8

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal.................................................10

Date/Time Setting ............................................................................. 11

Recording Mode Setting ....................................................................... 12

Tape Length Setting ............................................................................12

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............................................................... 13

Grip Adjustment ................................................................................ 14

Viewfinder Adjustment ........................................................................14

Shoulder Strap Attachment....................................................................15

Tripod Mounting ................................................................................ 15

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RECORDING

Basic Recording .................................................................................16

Basic Features .................................................................................. 18

Advanced Features ............................................................................. 22

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter...................................................................34

Basic Connections............................................................................... 35

Basic Playback .................................................................................. 36

Features ......................................................................................... 37

TAPE DUBBING

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX847 only)

Random Assemble Editing .....................................................................42

Insert Editing .................................................................................... 46

Audio Dubbing .................................................................................. 47

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Viewfinder Indications ......................................................................... 51

Controls .......................................................................................... 52

Connectors.......................................................................................52

Indicators ........................................................................................52

Other Parts......................................................................................52

Terms ............................................................................................. 54

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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CHG. (charge) indicator

REFRESH indicator

Marks

To AC outlet

REFRESH switch

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.

REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging. Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

To discharge the battery . . .

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter

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

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

ATTENTION:

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

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 begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min. BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min. BN-V18U approx. 1 hr. 40 min. approx. 5 hrs. 30 min. BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs. BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

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.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

BATT. PACK GR-AX847 GR-AX247

BN-V11U — 75 BN-V12U 75 (40) 75 BN-V18U 110 (65) — BN-V22U 150 (90) 155 BN-V25U 200 (120) 200

( ) : when the video light is on. (GR-AX847 only)

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CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker

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

•The battery pack BN-V18U does not have a charge marker.

NOTES:

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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.

●

Charging times noted on page 8 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.

●

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.

●

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

●

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 part way 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.

●

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 blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

DC OUT terminal

To DC IN jack

DC cord

Car Battery Cord AP-V7U (optional)

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3U (optional)

To AC outlet

AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15U

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-V3U) can also be used to charge the battery pack.

●

When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), 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.

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GETTING STARTED

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation 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 (A) and pull the battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a

CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

(cont.)

NOTE:

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

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

Menu Screen

YEAR

MONTH DAY TIME

EXIT

DATE/TIME Setting Menu

MENU END

FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

DATE TIME

PM 12:00

AUTO AUTO JAN OFF T30 AUTO FAST

1998

JAN

AUTO AUTO DEC OFF T30 AUTO FAST

1. 98

25. 98

12-hour indication with AM or PM

EN 11

Date/Time Setting

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

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

Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Setting Menu appears.

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

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

SET DATE

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

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

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

SET TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. The minute setting stops blinking.

START CLOCK OPERATION

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

TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

NOTE:

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

pg. 20).

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SP/EP Recording Mode Button

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/EP

Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times as the recording time.

NOTE:

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

Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH

M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH

T20

T30 T40

EXIT

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

MENU END

FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

AUTO AUTO DEC OFF

T40

AUTO FAST

AUTO AUTO DEC OFF T20 AUTO FAST

T40

25.98

Tape length indicator

Recording mode indicator

Tape Length Setting

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

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

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

Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the correct setting. T20=20 minutes of recording time, T30=30 minutes, and T40=40 minutes (in SP).

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

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

NOTES:

●

The displayed tape remaining time (Z pg. 17) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

●

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

Erase Protection Gear

Turn to take up slack.

EN 13

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the 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 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.

●

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

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Recording Start/Stop Button

Power Zoom Button

GETTING STARTED

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 Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

(cont.)

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

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.

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 buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

EN 15

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1.

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.

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.

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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. 8)

●

Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 12)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 14)

Power indicator

Power Switch

Start/Stop Button

Tally lamp (GR-AX847 only) (lights while recording is in progress)

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.

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.

REC

•“

” appears in the viewfinder while recording is

in progress.

Tape remaining time indicator

25MIN

(Now calculating)

120MIN

119MIN

Start/Stop Button

MIN

3MIN

2MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

(Blinking)

0MIN

(Blinking)

EN 17

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording.

•The camcorder 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 displayed remaining time is approximate.

●

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

●

The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (Z pg. 12).

●

“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 without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

●

If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

●

If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during recording), use the Retake function (Z pg. 19) 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 when the cover is closed.

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RECORDING

Basic Features

Zoom-in

Power Zoom button

Select Dial

FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B.

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

SLOW

Viewfinder

MENU END

Menu Screen

ZOOM SPEED

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator bar

MENU Jog Dial

AUTO AUTO JAN

1.98 OFF T30 AUTO

FAST

FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

an instantaneous change in image magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button.

Zoom Out

Press “W” of the Power Zoom Button.

n Zooming speed is available. A total

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

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

Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu

1) Set the Select Dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

2) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to “ZOOM SPEED”, then press it. The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears.

3) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice. The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed.

NOTE:

Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (Z pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

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ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu

Zooming Speed ( 1 – 4 in order of speed)

“ZOOM SPEED” in the Menu Screen

FAST 1 (fastest) 3

SLOW 2 4 (slowest)

Pressing the Power Zoom Button

fully lightly

: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.

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