JVC GR-AX767UM Bedienungsanleitung

LYT0503-001A EN C O M P A C T V H S C A M C O R D E R INSTRUCTIONS G R - A X 7 6 7 U M ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 5 QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE 6 MAJOR FEA TURES 7 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 7 GETTING ST ARTED 8 – 13 RECORDING 14 – 27 Basic Recording .......................... 14 Basic Features ........................... 16 Advanced Featur[...]

2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able 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. 36 – 3[...]

EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that is 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 [...]

4 EN ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA INST [...]

EN 5 USE 1. Accessories T o 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. • Us[...]

6 EN A B 3 1 2 3 2 1 Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”. 2 Press 2 . — The tape will automatically sto[...]

EN 7 MAJOR FEA TURES Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder . Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 19) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Picture Stabilizer ( Z pg. 16) TBC (Time Base Corrector) ( Z pg. 29) • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V16U • Cassette Ada[...]

8 EN GETTING ST ARTED Power This camcorder’s 3-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 BA TTERY P ACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder ’ s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger . Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’ s power cord i[...]

EN 9 A B A TTENTION: 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 BA TTERY P ACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . • If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction[...]

10 EN Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 Switch off the unit’ s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger , etc.). 2 Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder . 3 Insert the battery in the holder[...]

EN 11 4 R I T D J D 4 B E N I A L E R A C T T T I M E C . L E P O T K T E / U I T T I M R M I L I D O N E M A M D E N E N E G O . . O O E 0 O F F N 6 F F F G F LIS H Y M D T E E O A I X A N Y M I R T E T H DA T E / T I M P E M 2 8 0 J : 0 U 2 2 0 N 8 0 4 R I T D J D 4 B E N I A L E R A C T T T I M E C . L E P O T K T E / U I T T I M R M I L I D O N[...]

12 EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “AUT O” or “PRO.”. Press SP/ EP 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 the recording time. NOTE: If t[...]

EN 13 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° 2 3 1 4 PAUSE Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom L[...]

14 EN 25 MI N 120MIN 3MIN 2MIN MIN 119MIN 1MIN 0MIN NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Load A Cassette ( Z pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 13) ● V iewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg. 13) 1 T urn the LENS COVER Open/Clo[...]

EN 15 NOTES: ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● 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 remain[...]

16 EN 1X Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o 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. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide th[...]

EN 17 5S PAUSE FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. OPERA TION: 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUT O” or “PRO.”). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n T ape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and played back automatically , then pauses in Record–Standby mode for t[...]

18 EN Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode. 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’ s name and indication appear . 3 They are displayed[...]

EN 19 Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press P .AE repeatedly until the desired mode’ s name and indication appear . They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The mode is activated. 3 T o cancel the effect, press P .AE repeatedly until “OFF” a[...]

20 EN Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Menu access depends on the function you select. If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen A vailable Using The Select Wheel”[...]

EN 21 Menu Screen A vailable Using The Select Wheel CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE : Factory-preset Menu Screen A vailable Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. MENU SCREEN EXPLANA TIONS Refer to “Focusing” ( Z pg. 26). Refer to “Exposure Control” ( Z pg. 24). Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manu[...]

22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen A vailable Using The MENU Button (cont.) : Factory-preset Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( Z pg. 12). Refer to “Animation” and “T ime-Lapse” ( Z pg. 25). Refer to “T ime-Lapse” ( Z pg. 25). Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SP ANISH or [...]

EN 23 D E C 25. 99 DEC 25. 99 AM 10 : 25 : 00 AM 10 : 25 : 00 DEC 25. 99 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE&TIME) AUTO DATE No indication (OFF) 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “DA TE/TIME DISP .” while in Record-Standby , then press it to disp[...]

24 EN Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override it and make the adjustment manually . Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective[...]

EN 25 1 1 5 S S O 1 3 1 5 F 5 0 F M M S S I I N N IN T . T I M E O 1 1 1 5 F / / F 4 2 S S S S REC T I M E Select Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button REC TIME Menu Display Recording time indicator Interval time indicator INT . TIME Menu MENU Button INT . TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen Animation Y ou can shoot a series of pictures,[...]

26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focus detection zone 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.[...]

EN 27 Power Switch White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a[...]

28 EN 1 Load a tape ( Z pg. 10). 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”. T o start playback, press 4 / 6 . • T o stop playback, press 5 . • Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: ● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. T o turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, t[...]

EN 29 Set to “PLA Y”. P .AE Button EFFECT Button P .ST ABILIZER Button PLA YBACK Features COUNTER R/M Button Rewind ( 2 ) Button Fast-Forward ( 3 ) Button Play/Pause ( 4 / 6 ) Button Stop ( 5 ) Button T racking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Factory-preset is Auto T racking. T o activate Manual T racking: 1) Press[...]

30 EN PLA YBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO Basic Connections Use optional V ideo and Audio cables. V ideo cable (optional) T o VIDEO IN Audio cable (optional) T o Video Output T o Audio Output[...]

EN 31 Basic Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 30). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 . If not . . . go to step 4 . 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’ s instruction manual. 4 T urn on the camcorder , the VCR and the TV . 5 Set [...]

32 EN PLA YBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Compact video cassette VCR Reels Compartment door Recording safety hole Sliding latch Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder . The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and[...]

EN 33 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 T urn off the camcorder . 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then remove the cassette. 3 Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder . 4 Slide BA TTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 5 T urn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close the lens cover . Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o clean the exterior [...]

34 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer . 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 (batte[...]

EN 35 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear . The tape will not eject. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Colored bright spots appear all over the viewfinder . The viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). The picture is blu[...]

36 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators W E 3 4 5 ^ * & r p Q Q e 6 7 9 ! # $ 8 0 @ % ( 1 y u ) t i w q 2 o[...]

EN 37 Controls 1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 13 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ Z pg. 14 3 5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC. REC] ........................................ Z pg. 17 4 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ..................... Z pg. 16 5 • Picture Stabilizer Button [P .ST ABILIZER] ............................[...]

38 EN 1 T ape Remaining T ime .......................... Z pg. 15 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end. 2 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ Z pg. 12 3 , 7 Program AE Indicator ...................... Z pg. 19 Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P .[...]

EN 39 Indications During Playback T V B O C LU M E – –––– – – 1 6 S : – P 2 – 3 – : – 4 4 A – 5 T + 2 6 3 1 4 5 1 Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded. 2 TBC Indicator ...................................... Z pg. 29 3 T ape Counter ....................................... Z pg. 29 4 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/[...]

40 EN Batter y Packs The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. T o avoid hazard . . . ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... use only specified chargers.[...]

EN 41 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . ... in places of over 50°C (122°F). ... 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. T o protect the unit, DO NOT . . . ... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against har[...]

42 EN TERMS A AC Power Adapter/Charger ......................... pg. 8, 9 Animation Recording .................................... pg. 25 Auto Date Record ......................................... pg. 23 Auto Focus .................................................... pg. 26 Auto Shut Off .......................................... pg. 15, 28 B Batte[...]

EN 43 AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16U Power requirement : AC 1 10 V to 240 V ` , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : 23 W Output Charge : DC 8.5 V , 1.3 A VTR : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A Charging system : Constant current, peak detection, timer controlled Dimensions : 125 mm x 42 mm x 6 8 mm (W x H x D) (4-15/16" x 1-1 1/16" x 2-1 1/16") Weight [...]

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