JVC GR-AX730 manual

G R-A X730 G R-A X4 30 G R-A X 230 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS LYT0025-001B Com pa ct VHS 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. (The camcorder illustrations appearing in the illustrations are of the GR-AX730.)[...]

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 . Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents ( Z pg. 7). • Notes appea[...]

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 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[...]

EN 5 2 1 3 Using the battery pack 1 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. T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”. 2 Press REW . — The tape will[...]

6 EN MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 22) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter 22x Optical Hyper Zoom ( Z pg. 18) Zoom-in Zoom-out 5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording) ( Z pg. 19) Integrated Aut[...]

EN 7 CONTENTS GETTING ST ARTED 8 Power ..................................................................................... 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ........................................ 10 Date/T ime Setting .................................................................... 11 Recording Mode Setting .......................[...]

8 EN GETTING ST ARTED 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 BA TTERY PACK SUPPL Y POWER 1 Connect the charg[...]

EN 9 CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. T wo colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means char ged and which means dischar ged. USING A CAR BA TTER Y Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Char ger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illus[...]

10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Inser tion/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 TTER Y (when re[...]

EN 11 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T DATE T IME YEAR MON TH DAY T IME EX I T 19 98 JAN 1 PM 1 2 : 0 0 AUTO AUTO DEC OFF T30 AUTO FAST 25. 98 AUTO AUTO JAN OFF T30 AUTO FAST 1. 98 MENU Jog Dial [...]

12 EN MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T 25. 98 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 T20 AUTO FAST 25. 98 SP T40 T20 T30 T40 EX I T TAPE LENGTH AUTO AUTO DEC OFF T40 AUTO FAST GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) SP/EP Recording[...]

EN 13 2 2 1 3 3 Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 1 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSER T/REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 3 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. NOTES: ● A cassette holder can’ t be opened unless a power supply is [...]

14 EN GETTING ST ARTED (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 POSITION[...]

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 the[...]

16 EN RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode/T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then insert the cassette with the label facing ou[...]

EN 17 STOP RECORDING 4 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 appr[...]

18 EN RECORDING Basic Features FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: 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 select[...]

EN 19 FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. 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 normal. [...]

20 EN 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 DA TE/TIME FEATURE: Date/Time Insert PURPO[...]

EN 21 FEA TURE: V ideo Light (GR-AX730 only) PURPOSE: T o brighten the scene when natural 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 [...]

22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features SEPIA 1 / 1 0 0 0 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 WIDE TITLE EFFECT SUPER LOLUX 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 a[...]

EN 23 Twilight TWILIGHT Auto Mode Lock LOCK AUTO LOCK Sports SPORTS 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter 1/2000 S 1/2000 2 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter 1/1000 S 1/1000 1 Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting. • In this mode the following controls are disa[...]

24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) FADER 4 EFFECT Fade-in Fade-out Fader This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade- out works at recording end or when you enter Record- Standby mode. ENGAGE F ADE-ST ANDBY MODE 1 Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode. •“ B K FA[...]

EN 25 4 S.L X MAX MAX NORM OFF V iewfinder Super LoLux(Gain Up) Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting. SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE 1 Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown at left. Once the desired mode appears, it is engaged. • The mode’ s name is displayed for approx. 2 seconds, [...]

26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 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 AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. SELECT FU[...]

EN 27 FOCUS Adjusts focus automatically. Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 28, 29). EXPOSURE Adjusts exposure automatically . Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( Z pg. 30). DA TE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time ( Z pg. 1 1). TELE MACRO Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom m[...]

28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 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. • When illumination [...]

EN 29 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 have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 14). If you haven’ t, do so before continuing. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to[...]

30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually . ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. ACCESS EXPOSURE ME[...]

EN 31 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W .B.) The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , the more advanced 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 AUT O LOCK, then press the MENU[...]

32 EN 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 operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before per[...]

EN 33 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[...]

34 EN PLA YBACK 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 . The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. INSER T BA TTERY 1 Slide the battery cover up [...]

EN 35 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[...]

36 EN M–0: 23 : 45 SP 4 PLA YBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 1 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. SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”. The power indicator lights. PLA Y BACK 3 Press PLA Y/P AUSE . The playback picture[...]

EN 37 PLA YBACK Features T racking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto T racking. Manual T racking is also available. ACTIV A TE MANUAL TRACKING 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode. Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear . • T o return to Auto T racking, [...]

38 EN PLA YBACK Featur es (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y/P AUSE during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y/PAUSE again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. FEA TURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE: T o allow high-s[...]

EN 39 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 Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn on the VCR’ s power , and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR’ s AUX and Record-P[...]

40 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 (GR-AX730 only) BUTTONS FUNCTIONS With the camcorder’ s power switch With the camcorder’s power switch set to “CAMERA”. set to “PLAY”. 1 Infrared beam T ransmits the beam signal. transmitting window 2 ZOOM (T/W) [...]

EN 41 INDEX 1MIN 1 2S 15 ° 5m(16.4ft) 15 ° 30 ° 30 ° FEATURE: Self-Timer , Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T imer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu Screen. OPERATION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 32 (“Self-T imer”), press INT . TIME on the remote[...]

42 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.) Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player . Y ou can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the optional RM-V700U MBR (Multi- Brand Remote, Z pg. 40) is set to[...]

EN 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE terminal. B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED 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 to the[...]

44 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.) SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLA Y 1 Press PLA Y/P AUSE , then press ON/OFF and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV . REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE 2 Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want, then press IN/OUT to regist[...]

EN 45 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT Original tape (camcorder) Edited tape (VCR) AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-P AUSE MODE 1 Point the remote control toward the VCR’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR’ s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMA TIC EDITING 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder , and [...]

46 EN M– 0:1 2:3 4 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.) Insert Editing 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 pe[...]

EN 47 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 procedure ( Z pg. 46) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone. FIND EDIT -IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you [...]

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

EN 49 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POWER No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off and doesn’ t come back on by itself. RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. Recording does not start. L PLA YBACK The tape is running, but there’ s no playback picture. Playback picture is blurred or interrupted. The counter indication is blurred during Stil[...]

50 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM OTHER The tape won’t eject. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder . The viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode. An[...]

EN 51 REC SP 30MIN 444 4 S.L X T 3 0 01 MWB NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE DEC 2 5 . 9 8 AM 1 1 : 4 5 : 1 8 MERRY CHRISTMAS TAPE END 1 6 7 2 3 4 5 % ^ & 9 $ 0 # ( * ) 8 ! @ T WILIGHT INDEX Indications V iewfinder Indications @ Interval T imer/Recording T ime/ 5Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ............. Z pgs. 19,32 # Instant T itle Display ........[...]

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

EN 53 Controls 1 Power Zoom Button ........................... Z pg. 18 2 Select Dial ......................................... Z pg. 22 3 Multi-Function Control • EFFECT Button ................................. Z pg. 24 • WIDE Button ................................... Z pg. 24 • TITLE Button .................................... Z pg. 25 •[...]

54 EN INDEX T erms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 33, 41 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 47 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 20 Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 28 Auto Mode Lock Mode ....[...]

EN 55 General Battery Pr ecautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one. • Use only the following battery: C-P6U or C-P7U ........................ AA (R6) size Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, batt[...]

56 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 57 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power sour ce : DC 6V Power consumption • GR-AX730 light on : 7.8 W • GR-AX730 light off / GR-AX430 : 5.1 W • GR-AX230 : 5.0 W Signal system : NTSC-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : ca[...]

58 EN ESP AÑOL BA TERIA CARGA DESCARGA BN-V1 1U aprox. 1 h 10 m aprox. 3 h 30 m BN-V12U aprox. 1 h 10 m aprox. 3 h 30 m BN-V22U aprox. 2 h 10 m aprox. 7 h BN-V25U aprox. 2 h 40 m aprox. 10 h Alimentación Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más apropiada. NOT AS:[...]

EN 59 GUIA P ARA OPERACION RAPIDA Utilización de la batería 1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para carga, Z P. 8 ) 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. 1 Ajuste el interruptor de aliment[...]

60 EN FOR SERVICING (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 with[...]

EN 61 W ARRANTY (Only 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 [...]

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