JVC GR-AXM700 Bedienungsanleitung

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. G R - A X M700 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS LYT0054-001B Com pa ct VHS[...]

2 EN Dear Customer , T hank you for purc hasing 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 T able Of Contents ( Z pg. 8, 9). • Notes [...]

EN 3 5. V entilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. T o 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 buil[...]

4 EN USE 1. Accessories T o av oid 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. • U[...]

EN 5 MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 28, 29) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital Hyper Zoom ( Z pg. 22) Picture Stabilizer ( Z pg. 23) Integrated Auto Light ( Z pg. 25) LCD Color Monitor ( Z pg. 20 [...]

6 EN 1 2 3 4 3 4 2 1 Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’ s top end to the camcorder . (Charging procedure, Z pg. 10) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. T o remove the batter y pack Slide B A TT . RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE (VIDEO) 1 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”. 2[...]

EN 7 2 1 3 Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’ s top end to the camcorder . (Charging procedure, Z pg. 10) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. T o remove the batter y pack Slide B A TT . RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. Q UICK OPERA TION GUIDE (D .S.C.) 1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. 2 Set t[...]

8 EN CONTENTS GETTING ST ARTED 10 Power ..................................................................................... 10 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .......................................... 12 Date/Time Setting ....................................................................... 13 Grip Adjustment ........................[...]

EN 9 USER MAINTENANCE 73 INDEX 74 LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications .................................................. 75 Controls ................................................................................... 76 Connectors ................................................................................ 76 Indicators .........................[...]

10 EN 1 1 2 GETTING ST ARTED Power T his camcorder’ s 3-wa y power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of po wer . NOTES: ● No function is av ailable without power supply . ● Use only specified power supply . ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTER Y P ACK SUPPL Y POWER 1 Con[...]

EN 11 CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pac k to help you remember w hether it has been charged or not. T wo colors are provided (red and black)—y ou choose w hich one means charged and w hich means discharged. NOTES: ● T he recording time per charge is affected b y such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode an[...]

12 EN GETTING ST AR TED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’ s power and remove the power supply unit. OPEN COVER 2 Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab. REMOVE BA TTERY (when rep[...]

EN 13 Date/T ime Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the P ower Switc h to “C AMERA ”. T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUT O LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “D A TE/TIME”, then press it. T he D A TE/TIME Setting Menu appears. • If you decide you wa[...]

14 EN GETTING ST AR TED (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXP AND LOOP 1 Separate the V elcro strip. INSER T HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Button. Refasten the V elcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment POSITIO[...]

EN 15 Shoulder Strap Attachment A TT ACH STRAP 1 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. ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in th[...]

16 EN VIDEO GETTING ST AR TED Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. SET RECORDING MODE 1 First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then 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 “[...]

EN 17 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 2 Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 4 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and lock[...]

18 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already ha ve performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 10) ● Recording Mode/T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 16) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT to open the [...]

EN 19 STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop 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 sav e power . ● A[...]

20 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 18). ENTER RECORD–ST ANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover . Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch t[...]

EN 21 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TIL T LCD MONITOR 2 T ilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. • The LCD monitor can rotate almost full cir cle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Bright[...]

22 EN MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO JAN OFF T30 AUTO FAST 1. 98 ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW EX I T VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitly doubles the maximum 2[...]

EN 23 FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o chec k the end of the last record- ing. OPERA TION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–Standby mode. n T ape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically , then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is n[...]

24 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) Auto Date Record mode Date display Time display Date/Time display Date-off mode (No display) PM10:50:00 Date display Time display Date/Time display DEC 25.98 DEC 25.98 PM10:50:00 Auto date record mode Auto date record executed DEC 25.98 AUTO DATE Auto Date Record mode D A TE/TIME Display Select Dial FEA [...]

EN 25 FEA TURE: Video Light PURPOSE: T o brighten the scene when natur al lighting is too dim. OPERA TION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required: ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. OFF : T urns off the[...]

26 EN Snapshot This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape, as well as keeping them in the camcorder’ s built-in memory . It is a great wa y to spice up footage of events such as parties, weddings and graduations. SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position exc[...]

EN 27 FINE 1 2 22 21 1 0 LCD monitor or viewfinder Remaining number of shots Pin-Up A still image on a white background. A shadow effect is added to give it a three dimensional feel. Full A still image that occupies the entire image field is recorded. (Blinking) NOTES: ● Six sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory . I[...]

28 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features 1 / 2 0 0 0 F G N D A U T O M O D E L O C K R E L E A S E SEPIA Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. • T he selec[...]

EN 29 Dial LCD monitor/ Mode symbol Vie wfinder indication Auto Mode Lock LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, prev enting incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting. • In this mode the following controls are disabled; D A TE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial. Auto Mode Release R[...]

30 EN B K Fader Fades in/out to a black screen. Mosaic (Fader) Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic pattern. Shutter (Wipe) A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing over the image like a shutter , or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center . Slide (W ipe) A black screen moves in from the[...]

EN 31 NOTE (for F ade/Wipe, W ide, Super LoLux, Instant T itles and Picture Stabilizer) : When the Select Dial is turned to A UTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the F actory settings (F ade/Wipe-standb y : “OFF”, W ide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant T itle : off, Picture Stabilizer: off). Then w hen the Select Dial is re[...]

32 EN Instant T itles T he camcorder has eight preset titles in memory . Y ou can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. Instant T itles can be display ed not only in English but also in French, Spanish and Portuguese. Change the setting in TITLE LANG. in the Menu screen. ( Z pg. 3 3, 35 ).[...]

EN 33 Using Menu 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. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUT O LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial t[...]

34 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) AUTO MANU AUTO MANU OFF ON F AST SLOW Adjusts focus automatically . Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 36, 37). Adjusts exposure automatically . Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( Z pg. 38). Allows you to set the current date and time ( Z pg. 13). Usually the distance to a subject where[...]

EN 35 = Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON T his feature allows you to set the par ameters for Animation and T ime-Lapse recording ( Z pg. 41). T his feature allows you to set the par ameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg. 40) and T ime- Lapse recording ( Z pg. 41). The tally lamp remains off at all ti[...]

36 EN Focusing Auto Focus T he camcorder’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene. • When illumination is low . * • When the subject ha[...]

EN 37 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO DEC OFF T30 AUTO FAST 25. 98 AUTO MANU EX I T FOCUS Manual Focus NOTE: Y ou should already ha ve made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 14). If you ha ven’ t, do so before continuing. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial [...]

38 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best a vailable picture quality , but you can o verride and make the adjustment manually . ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUT O LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. ACCESS EX[...]

EN 39 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W .B.) T he white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , the more ad vanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except A UTO LOCK, then press the ME[...]

40 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Y ou can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder , you (or whomever is oper ating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode bef[...]

EN 41 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before performing the following steps. ACCESS[...]

42 EN M–1: 23 : 45 SP 4 VIDEO PLA YB A CK Basic Playback STOP REW T ape running indicator 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/ Forward Search 2 : Rewind/Reverse Search 6 : Still Playback Recording mode indicator T ape counter Battery pack remaining power indicator LCD monitor/ viewfinder indications LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an an[...]

EN 43 AT VIDEO PLA YB A CK Features Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor T o brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial toward “ + ”. T o darken the image, turn the Dial toward “ – ”. Speaker volume control Y ou can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME Dial. ADJUST VOLUME 1 If you want to turn up the volume . . . T urn the Di[...]

44 EN VIDEO PLA YBA CK Features (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during pla yback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y/P A USE during playback. 2) T o resume normal pla yback, press PLA Y/P A USE again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. FEA TURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE: T o a[...]

EN 45 VIDEO PLA YB A CK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder . It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder . T he C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. INSERT BA TTER Y 1 Slide the battery [...]

46 EN There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection T o A VCR A (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the optional Audio and V ideo cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect the Audio and V ideo cables between the AUDI[...]

EN 47 T APE DUBBING T ape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. PREP ARE FOR DUBBING 2 Set the camcorder’ s P ower Switch to “PLA Y”. T urn on the VCR’ s power , and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR’ s A UX and Recor[...]

48 EN P FINE 1 2 P No display 22 21 1 0 DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA (D .S.C.) SHOO TING Basic Shooting When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory in the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a P aint Software prog[...]

EN 49 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO PICTURE M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO DEC OFF FINE AUTO FAST 25. 98 PICTURE FINE STANDARD E XIT FEA TURE: Picture Mode Setting PURPOSE: There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder’ s memory: FINE and ST AND ARD. Y ou can select either according [...]

50 EN Mode Function Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possible from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnification. Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen ( Z pg. 52). When recording while holding the camorder in your hand, or w hen shooting a subject with little or[...]

EN 51 Mode Function Dusk, twilight scenery , fireworks, etc., look more natur al and dramatic. The following happens w hen T wilight mode is selected ( Z pg. 28, 29): • Auto gain control is turned off. • White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but can also be manually changed to another mode. • Auto F ocus becomes a vailable only in [...]

52 EN MENU MENU MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO PICTURE M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO DEC OFF FINE AUTO FAST 25. 98 4 BACK REC T IME INT. T IME TALLY LAMP TITLE LANG. D. ZOOM COLOR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE  4 MENU END OFF OFF ON ENGLISH ON OFF 06 OFF IN T. T IME OFF 15 S 30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN EX I T 4 BACK REC T IME INT[...]

EN 53 AUTO MANU AUTO MANU OFF ON Menu Screen Explanations Adjusts focus automatically . Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 36, 37). Adjusts exposure automatically . Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( Z pg. 38). Allows you to set the current date and time ( Z pg. 13). Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depend[...]

54 EN D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.) = Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON D. ZOOM INT . TIME T ALL Y LAMP REC TIME TITLE LANG. COLOR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) Setting is impossible. This feature allo ws you to set the par ameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg[...]

EN 55 D .S.C. PLA YBA CK Basic Playback Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in memory . Y ou can view the still images stored in memory , one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. SELECT MODE 1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the P ower S[...]

56 EN D .S.C. PLA YBA CK Advanced Features Using Menu 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. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar[...]

EN 57 Mode Effect All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand ( Z pg. 58). Allows you to run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order . Each still image is display e[...]

58 EN MENU I NDEX SL I DE SHOW 1 SL I DE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE  4 MENU END 01 04 03 06 02 05 EXIT < INDEX > D .S.C. PLA YBA CK Advanced Features (cont.) Index Y ou can view all still images stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand. A[...]

EN 59 Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images. Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and that still image cannot be deleted. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial. ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “PROTECT”, then press it. • If you do not want to perfo[...]

60 EN MENU I NDEX SL I DE SHOW 1 SL I DE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE  4 MENU END DELETE CANCEL ENTER 01 04 03 06 02 05 < DELETE > NEXT DELETE SELECT ALL E XIT Delete When the memory in which still images are stored becomes full, the number of remaining shots available reaches “0” (blinking). In this situation it becomes impossible to take yo[...]

EN 61 ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU SCREEN 5 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it. • “CANCEL” does not delete the selected still images and the screen returns to the Menu Screen. • “ENTER” deletes the selected still images. While “ENTER” blinks, they are in the process of bein[...]

62 EN MENU I NDEX SL I DE SHOW 1 SL I DE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE  4 MENU END Slide Show Y ou can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically . This is like a regular slide-sho w . T here are 2 types available. Select either according to your needs. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial. ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate [...]

EN 63 Connection to a Windows ® PC/Macintosh ® Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memory can be transferred to a Windo ws ® PC or Macintosh ® and saved using the provided image transfer software. The image data transferred to a personal computer can also be further processed using Paint Software, and the still image processed on[...]

64 EN A C B a 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ #1 $ 8 9 ! 5 0 3 7 % ^ 2 @ 4 6 & 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT BUTTONS FUNCTIONS With the camcor der’ s pow er switch With the camcor der’ s po wer switch set to “CAMERA”. set to “PLA Y”. 1 Infrared beam T ransmits the beam signal. transmitting window 2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoo[...]

EN 65 INDEX 1MIN 1 2S 15 ° 5m(16.4ft) 15 ° 30 ° 30 ° FEA TURE: Self-Timer , Animation and T ime-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T imer and Rec T ime functions as well as the Menu Screen. OPERA TION: Self-T imer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 40 (“Self-T imer”), press INT . TIME on the r[...]

66 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) GE 1 1 9 2 9 ` 9 4 MAGNAVOX 9 5 1 1 7 1 7 6 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) PHILIPS 1 2 3 3 SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9[...]

EN 67 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 A JVC VCR EQ UIPPED WITH REMO TE P A USE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote P A USE terminal. B JVC VCR NO T EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P A USE TERMINAL BUT EQ UIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . C VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR B Connect the editing cable[...]

68 EN IN OUT 1 0:00:25 - - : - - : - - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT 1 0:00:25 0:01:05 2 0:03:18 0:03:31 3 0:02:33 0:02:53 4 0:04:11 - - : - - : - - 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:04:11 TOTAL 0:01:13 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLA Y 1 Press PLA Y/P A USE , then press ON/OFF and the counter di[...]

EN 69 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT Original tape (camcorder) Edited tape (VCR) A UTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-P AUSE MODE 1 Point the remote control to ward the VCR’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR’ s Record-P ause mode. BEGIN AUTOMA TIC EDITING 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder , a[...]

70 EN M– 0:1 2:3 4 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing (VIDEO) Y ou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform th[...]

EN 71 M– 0:1 2:3 4 Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memor y Onto A T ape) Y ou can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's built-in memory into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged.[...]

72 EN e 4 M – 0 :05:20 e 4 M – 0 :05:20 Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). Perform steps 1 , 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing (VIDEO) procedure ( Z pg. 70) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an external microphone if connected). FIND EDIT -IN POINT 1 Press [...]

EN 73 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder . 2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder , then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH . 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor . 5 Slide BA TT . RELEASE to remov e the battery pack. 6 Slide the LENS COVER open/close[...]

74 EN INDEX REC SP FINE 1 2 30MIN 444 4 S.L X T 3 0 01 MWB P NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE DEC 2 5 . 9 8 AM 1 1 : 4 5 : 1 8 MERRY CHRISTMAS TAPE END T WILIGHT 1 * 7 * 8 2 3 4 6 5 & * * ( 0 ! $ % w ) q e 9 @ # ^[...]

EN 75 LCD monitor/V ie wfinder Indications $ •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ................................. Z pg. 18 •Lens Cover W arning: LENS COVER .......................... Z pg. 19 •Data T ransfer Display: PC MODE . ................................ Z pg. 63 % Instant T itle Display ................... Z pg. 32 ^ Date/T ime Display ..[...]

76 EN INDEX (cont.) 4 3 2 R U I T s d Y 1 ^ w & * e r $ % # @ t ( O y u i o p ) a q E W P f ! 9 0 8 5 6 7 Q[...]

EN 77 Controls 1 Power Zoom Button .................... Z pg. 22 Page Button ................................ Z pg. 55 2 Multi-Function Control •EFFECT Button .......................... Z pg. 30 •WIDE Button ............................ Z pg. 31 •TITLE Button ............................. Z pg. 32 •SUPER LOLUX Button .............. Z pg. 31[...]

78 EN INDEX T erms A AC P ower Adapter ................... pg. 10 Animation Recording ............... pg. 41, 65 Audio Dubbing ........................ pg. 72 Auto Date Record .................... pg. 24 Auto Focus ............................... pg. 36 Auto Mode Lock Mode ............ pg. 29, 50 Auto Mode Release Mode ........ pg. 29, 50 B Battery[...]

EN 79 N ND Effect Mode ....................... pg. 29, 51 Nega/Posi Mode ....................... pg. 29, 51 P Padlock Mark ........................... pg. 59 Picture Mode Setting ................ pg. 49 Picture Stabilizer ...................... pg. 23, 50 Pin-Up Image ........................... pg. 26, 48 Playback (D.S.C.) ..................... pg[...]

80 EN No power is supplied. T he power suddenl y goes off and doesn’t come bac k on by itself. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. Colored bright spots appear all over the L[...]

EN 81 When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”: ● 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 ( Z pg. 17). ● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible [...]

82 EN When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”: ● When the number of remaining shots available reaches “0” (blinking), it becomes impossible to take your next shot. Perform “DELETE” function to remove some still images already stored in memory ( Z pg. 60). ● Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button does not start recording i[...]

EN 83 Batter y Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel-cadmium battery . Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. T o avoid hazar d . . . .... do not burn. .... do not short-circuit the terminals. .... do not modify or disassemble. .... use only specified chargers. 2. T o pre[...]

84 EN Cassettes T o properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when ins[...]

EN 85 LCD Monitor 1. T o prevent damage to the LCD monitor , DO NOT . . . .... push it strongly or apply any shocks. .... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. T o prolong service life . . . .... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunc- tions . . . ?[...]

86 EN SPECIFIC A TIONS GENERAL Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C (–4°F to 122°F) W eight : Approx. 1020 g (2.3 lbs) Dimensions : 116 (W) x 117 (H) x (Including viewfinder) 242 (D) mm (4-5/8” x 4-5/ 8”x 9-9/16”) Speaker : 20 mm round x 1, monaur[...]

EN 87 ESP AÑOL A TENCION: Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimenta- ción, asegúrese que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté desconectada. El no hacerlo puede producir una falla de funcionamiento en la cámara de video. INDICADOR DE CARGA Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre la batería para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido carg[...]

88 EN 1 2 3 4 3 4 2 1 Utilización de la batería 1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para carga, Z P . 10) 2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar . Para extraer la batería Deslice BA TT . RELEASE y extraiga la batería. GUIA P ARA OPERA CION RAPID A (VIDEO) 1 Ajust[...]

EN 89 2 1 3 Utilización de la batería 1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para carga, Z P . 10) 2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar . Para extraer la batería Deslice BA TT . RELEASE y extraiga la batería. GUIA P ARA OPERA CION RAPID A (D .S. C.) 1 Ajuste el co[...]

90 EN FOR SER VICING (Only in U .S.A.) HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or wi[...]

EN 91 W ARRANTY (Onl y in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty[...]

G R-AX M700 COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U Printed in Japan 0298MSV1YP * YP JV C COMP ANY OF AMERIC A DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N .J . 07407 JV C CANADA INC. 21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7[...]