JVC LYT0002-0N4B User Manual

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AXM30

Compact VHS

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INSTRUCTIONS

PAL

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED
RECORDING

Basic Recording ...................... 14

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

Advanced Features .................. 20

Programme AE With Special

Effects .................................. 20

Exposure Control .................... 21

Focusing ................................ 22

Fader ..................................... 24

Wide ..................................... 24

Instant Titles........................... 25

Character Generator ............... 25

Date/Time Character Insert ..... 26

Manual White Balance

Adjustment ........................... 27

Using Menu For Detailed

Adjustment ........................... 28

Self-Timer .............................. 30

Animation .............................. 31

Time Lapse ............................. 31

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ....................... 32

Features............................... 33

Basic Connections .................... 34

Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 35

EDITING

Tape Dubbing ......................... 36

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ...

USING REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT

Insert Editing ......................... 42

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

USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX

LCD monitor/viewfinder ............ 47

Controls ............................... 48

Connectors ............................ 48

Indicators ............................. 48

Other Parts ........................... 48

Terms .................................. 50

CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS

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37

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51

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LYT0002-0N4B

2 EN

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.

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

Using This Instruction Manual

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

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index (Z pg. 47 – 50) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.
before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (Z pg. 51 – 53). They
contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

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 the 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.

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.

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.

This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-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.)

n This 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.

PAL

ATTENTION USERS OF

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NON­REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, THESE BATTERIES AND PRODUCTS CAN BE
RECYCLED.

AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE,

IN AUSTRALIA, RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (Australasia) B.V. 5-7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia

Attn : Service Dept.
Phone : [phone]

EN 3

IN NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (NZ) Limited P.O. Box 100589 Auckland 1000
Phone : [phone]

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REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

PAL

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Programme 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

Integrated Auto Light

Z pg. 19)

(

Z pg. 20, 21)

LCD Colour Monitor

Z pg. 16)

(

180°

90°

Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom

Z pg. 18)

(

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Random Assemble Editing

Z pg. 37 – 39)

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554411663

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2

7

7

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V11EA

•Lithium Battery
CR2025 x2

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U •Remote Control

•Shoulder Strap

•Battery Pack
BN-V12U

•DC Cord

Unit RM-V704U
or RM-V700U

•Editing Cable

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

EN 5

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

1

Push in.

2

BATT. RELEASE

Using the battery pack

1

Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 6)

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

1

Set to “PLAY”

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 in the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor.

•To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, Z pg. 32.)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is
opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS
VCR using the Cassette Adapter. Z pg. 35

3

STOP

2

REW

INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE

EJECT

2

4

1

MONITOR OPEN

1 Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD

monitor.

•Open to an angle of over 45 degrees.

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

(For more details, Z pg. 11)

3

PUSH

SHOOTING

1

LENS COVER
open/close knob

2

Set to “CAMERA”

Recording Start/Stop button

3

1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to

open the lens cover.

2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an

image will appear in the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder.

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 pg. 14, 15)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is
opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

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CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

POWER
indicator

END
indicator

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

**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.

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

1

outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

2

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

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator

3

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

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx.

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

3 hrs. 30 min.

Hook on.

1

1

Push in.

2

BATT. RELEASE

ATTENTION:

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

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

1

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

2

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

BATT. LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/
PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on

BN-V12U 50 (35) 55 (35)
BN-V22U 110 (75) 120 (80)
BN-V25U 150 (100) 160 (105)

( ): when the light is on.

EN 7

Charge marker

**CHARGE MARKER

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

NOTES:

●

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 6 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.

●

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.

●

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.

To DC in jack

DC cord

USING A CAR BATTERY

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

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,
refer to the respective instruction booklet.

To AC outlet

DC OUT
terminal

AC Power
Adapter/Charger AA-V11EA

To car's cigarette
lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)

USING AC POWER

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

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

(cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

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

A

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

1

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

2

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

3

battery and the compartment (A) and pull the
battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

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

4

CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

5

NOTE:

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

PROGRAM AE select dial

LCD monitor or viewfinder

GAIN UP S.LX

Menu Screen

TELE MACRO OFF
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIME OFF
JLIP ID NO. 07
SET CHARACTER 

DATE/TIME 

NEAR

MENU FAR

Date/Time Setting

SELECT MODE

First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

1

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except
AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

SELECT FUNCTION

Press – to move the highlight bar down to “DATE/

3

TIME”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time
screen appears.

SET DATE/TIME

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

4

begins blinking, then press + or – until the correct
setting appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to
move the highlight bar to “CANCEL”, then press
MENU.

•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or

5

NEAR until “SET” begins to blink, then press MENU.

The Menu screen reappears.

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

6

EN 9

Set Time and
Date Screen

Date

Day/Month/Year

Time

24-hour indication

END :MENU KEY

1.1.00 12:00
SET
CANCEL

NOTES:

●

To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time
Insert” (Z pg. 26).

●

If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2., 31. 6.,
etc.) and perform step 5, “INPUT ERROR” appears
blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or
NEAR to input the correct number.

10 EN

T30•45•60 tape length select button

SP-LP recording
mode button

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Tape length indicator

T30

T45 T60

T30

LCD monitor or
viewfinder

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Tape Length Setting

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

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press T30•45•60 until the required indication

1

appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T30 =
30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes,
and T60 = 60 minutes (in SP).

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (Z pg. 15) displayed in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

Press SP•LP button. “SP” (Standard Play) provides

1

higher picture and sound quality and is better for
dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economi­cal, providing twice the recording time.

NOTE:

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

Recording mode indicator

SP

SP

LP

EN 11

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

2

2

4

4

3

3

1

5

1

Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor

1

to an angle of over 45 degrees.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

2

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

3

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

4

locked.

GearErase Protection

Turn to take
up slack.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the

5

LCD monitor.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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.

12 EN

Recording Start/Stop button

Power zoom lever

GETTING STARTED

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

1

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

2

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

3

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

Viewfinder Adjustment

(cont.)

3

1

1

2

2

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

1

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

2

ADJUST DIOPTRE

Turn the dioptre adjustment control until the

3

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

3

2

1

1

2

EN 13

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

1

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

2

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

1

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.

14 EN

Start/Stop
button

LENS COVER Switch

POWER

Power indicator

RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

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

●

Power (Z pg. 6)

●

Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 10)

●

Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 10)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12)

LOAD A CASSETTE

First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD

1

monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.
Press 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.

Shooting while watching the viewfinder

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

2

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open
the lens cover, then set the power switch to
CAMERA.

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

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

Tally lamp

START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

3

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

REC

and “

” appears in the viewfinder.

EN 15

Tape remaining time indicator

25MIN

Start/Stop button

DISPLAY button

*­(Now calculating)

120MIN

119MIN

3MIN

2MIN (Blinking)

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

-

-MIN

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop

4

recording.

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

NOTES:

●

When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches
off automatically to save power.

●

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

●

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

●

The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder as shown.

●

The indicated 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. 10).

●

“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.

●

While shooting, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove
some indications from the screen (Z pg. 47).

●

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, use
the RETAKE function (Z pg. 18) to find the end of the
last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

●

The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds
when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is
closed.

●

While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

Tally lamp

16 EN

RECORDING

Basic Recording (cont.)

Shooting while watching the LCD monitor

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 14).

Start/Stop

MONITOR
OPEN

25MIN

LENS COVER
Switch

POWER

Power indicator

Tape remaining time indicator

-

-MIN

*­(Now calculating)

120MIN

119MIN

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the

2

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 in the LCD
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed
upon it.

START SHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best

3

viewability (Z pg. 17) and press the Recording
Start/Stop button.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

REC

and “

” appears in the LCD monitor.

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop

4

recording.

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

NOTES:

●

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder
(Z pg. 14).

●

For other notes, refer to pg. 15.

Tally lamp

3MIN

2MIN (Blinking)

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

EN 17

Journalistic shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may be
required for more dramatic results.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

1

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient

2

direction.

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle
(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

Self-recording

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in
the LCD monitor.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180

1

degrees so that it faces forward.

BRIGHT dial

START RECORDING

Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

2

•During self-recording, the monitor image and
indications do not appear inverted as they would
when viewing a mirror.

Brightness control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by
turning the BRIGHT dial.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image...

1

Turn the dial towards “+”.

If you want to darken the image...

Turn the dial towards “–”.