JVC GR-AXM710 manual

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0253-001B INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN G R-A XM7 1 0 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.[...]

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 this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents ( Z pg. 8, 9). • Notes appear af[...]

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 MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER Pr ogram AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 32, 33) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder. Digital Hyper Zoom ( Z pg. 28) Picture Stabilizer ( Z pg. 29) Integrated Auto Light ( Z pg. 30) The Logical Cho[...]

6 EN A B 4 2 3 1 4 3 1 2 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. 10) T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE (VIDEO) 1 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Swi[...]

EN 7 A B 2 1 3 3 1 2 4 Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Char ging procedure, Z pg. 10) T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE (D.S.C.) 1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. 2 Set the Power Sw[...]

8 EN GETTING ST ARTED 10 – 17 Power .......................................................................................................... 10 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .............................................................. 12 Date/T ime Settings ..........................................................................[...]

EN 9 USER MAINTENANCE 65 TROUBLESHOOTING 66 – 68 INDEX 69 – 73 Indications ..................................................................................................... 69 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ...................................................................... 70 Te rm s ................................................[...]

10 EN GETTING ST ARTED A B Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate sour ce of power . NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply . ● Use only the specified power supply . ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 SUPPL Y POWER Connec[...]

EN 11 Charge Marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been char ged or not. T wo colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means char ged and which means dischar ged. NOTES: ● The recording time per char ge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and t[...]

12 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Inser tion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’ s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger , etc.). 2 REMOVE BA TTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder . [...]

EN 13 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL YEAR MONTH DA Y TIM E EXIT 1 999 JAN 1 PM 1 2 : 0 0 DA T E T I ME Date/Time Settings 1 SELECT OPERA TI[...]

14 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 0 FINE FULL T2 0 T3 0 T4 0 EXIT T APE LENGTH SP T30 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Recording Mode Setting Set depending [...]

EN 15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. 2 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. 3 INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. 4 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. 5 CLOSE LCD [...]

16 EN 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° PAUSE Grip Adjustment 1 EXP AND LOOP Separate the V elcro strip. 2 INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the V elcro strip. Power Zoom Lever Recording[...]

EN 17 CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder . T o prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over , do not use a small-sized tripod. Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 A TT ACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1 , then fold it back and th[...]

18 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 10) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 14) ● T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 14) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 16) ● V iewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg. 16) 1 LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD mo[...]

EN 19 120MIN 119MIN 3MIN 2MIN 1MIN 0MIN MIN 2 5 MIN 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop B utton 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 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder sw[...]

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

EN 21 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. 2 TIL T LCD MONITOR 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 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE PIN-UP 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL P FULL PIN U P MULT I 4 MULT I 9 M . DRI VE EXIT SNAPSHOT P No display (Full) M9 (MULTI-9) (Pin-Up) [...]

EN 23 FINE 1 2 30 29 1 0 NOTES: ● The remaining number of shots varies according to the selected Picture Mode. In the “ST ANDARD” mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” mode. ● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory . If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” fun[...]

24 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 STD FULL 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL STD FINE PICTURE FINE STANDARD E XIT STD 1 2 60 59 1 0 Menu Screen Remaining number of shots Picture mo[...]

EN 25 NOTES: ● The picture mode’ s factory-preset is FINE. ● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory . If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” function ( Z pg. 57), then perform the “Delete” function ( Z pg. 58). ● T o store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer th[...]

26 EN P P No display (Full) (Pin-Up) 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE PIN-UP 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL FULL PIN U P EXIT SNAPSHOT Snapshot This interesting feature lets you[...]

EN 27 SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 T AKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT . • Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUT O” or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode. • A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the camcorder ’s built-in memory . • First there is a momentary camera shutter -type blackout to[...]

28 EN 1X RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) Zoom in Zoom out 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 cir cuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. OPERA TION: Zoom In Push th[...]

EN 29 RET AKE (R/F) Button FEATURE: 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 the start [...]

30 EN DANGER n The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. n When operating, keep a distance of about 30[...]

EN 31 EFFECT MOSA IC MOSA IC EFFECT FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE OFF (No indication) OFF Fade/Wipe 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 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to [...]

32 EN SEPIA SPORTS ND EFFECT TWILIGHT S 1/2000 NEGA /POSI FOG P. AE : S EPIA : S EPIA P. AE ND : FG : OFF ND FG OFF (No indication) RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P .AE . 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch [...]

EN 33 Display Mode Sepia SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide ( Z pg. 37) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. • When the Power Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, the scene is stored in black-and-white in the camcorder’s m[...]

34 EN FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME DI SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME DI SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF AUTO DATE DATE TIM E DATE&T I ME OFF EXIT DA T E T I ME DI SP. DEC 2 5 . 99 DEC 25 . 99 AM 10 : 25 : 00 AM 10 : 25 : 00 DEC 25 . 99 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE&TIME) AUTO DAT[...]

EN 35 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME DI SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF CONGRATULATIONS TI TLE OFF HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME DI SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF Instant Titles The camcorder[...]

36 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP T I T LE L ANG . JL IP I D NO DEMO MODE 4 RET URN OFF OFF ON E NG LIS H 06 OFF E NG LIS H FRENCH S P A NISH PORTUGUESE EXIT TI TLE LANG. 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T AL[...]

EN 37 * Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure. Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either “D.S.C.?[...]

38 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) DA TE/TIME T APE LENGTH* Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) : Factory-preset TELE MACRO PICTURE** SNAPSHOT * Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, this function will not be activated although the highlight bar wi[...]

EN 39 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME DI SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF AU TO M ANU EXIT E XPOSURE – 06 – 06 + 06 00 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually . 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System S[...]

40 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 i[...]

EN 41 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME DI SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF AU TO M ANU EXIT FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 16). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO?[...]

42 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL AU TO : FIN E : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. 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 accurate[...]

EN 43 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T IME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL AU TO : FIN E : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM[...]

44 EN 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP T I T LE L ANG . JL IP I D NO DEMO MODE 4 RET URN OFF OFF ON PORTUGUESE 06 OFF OFF 15S 30S 1 MIN 5 MIN EXIT I NT. T IME OFF 1 4S 1 2S 1 S 5 S EXIT REC T IME 15S 1S 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 FINE FULL INT . TIME [...]

EN 45 Animation Y ou can 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: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”. ● The Power Switch is s[...]

46 EN S ET AT VO LUN E T APE END M 1 : 23 : 45 SP VIDEO PLA YBACK Basic Playback LCD Monitor in Retracted Position 1 LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. 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. 2 SELECT O[...]

EN 47 BRIGHT BRIGHT VOLUME Power Zoom Lever Speaker Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor T o brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “ + ”. T o darken the image, turn the Dial towards “ – ”. NOTE: The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date/ T ime Display when you play back images recorded in W ide Mode ( Z pg. 37)[...]

48 EN VIDEO PLA YBACK Features (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y/PAUSE ( 4 / 6 ) during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y/PAUSE ( 4 / 6 ) again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. FEA TURE: Shuttle Search P[...]

EN 49 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 automatically performs tape loading and unloading. 1 INSER T BATTER Y Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install[...]

50 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections And T ape Dubbing 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 Use optional V ideo and Audio cables. Basic Connections Video cable (optional) T o VIDEO IN Audio cable (optional) T o Video [...]

EN 51 Basic Connections 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF ST A TUS Make sure the camcorder ’ s power is off. 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 50). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 . If not . . . go to step 4 . 3 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR’s instructi[...]

52 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK 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. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, a[...]

EN 53 PC MODE D.S.C. PLA YBACK Connection Connection to a Windows ® PC Image data stored in the camcorder ’ s built-in memory can be transferred to a W indows ® PC and saved using the provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator . The image data transferred to a W indows ® PC can also be further processed using Mr . Photo Gold, and the [...]

54 EN 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 6 0 2 0 5 < PROTECT > EXIT I NDE X SL I DE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of[...]

EN 55 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. 56). After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 54, you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical or[...]

56 EN I NDEX SL I DE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 6 0 2 0 5 EXIT < INDEX > D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen 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 be[...]

EN 57 I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 6 0 2 0 5 < PROTECT > EXIT 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT 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. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE [...]

58 EN I NDEX SL I DE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU SELECT ALL EXIT DELETE CANCEL ENTER DELETE 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 6 0 2 0 5 < DELETE > NEXT 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 59 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 6 0 2 0 5 < DELETE > NEXT 01 04 03 06 02 05 < INDEX > EXIT CAUTION: While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become corrupt. Never[...]

60 EN 1 1 2 3 2 3 7 8 9 0 ! @ 4 5 6 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons 3 PLA Y Button 4 STOP Button 5 REW Button 6 INSERT Button 7 ST ART/STOP Button 8 INT . TIME Button 9 REC TIME Button 0 PAUSE Button ! FF Button @ A.DUB Button RM-V705U (provided) Installing The Battery The remote contro[...]

EN 61 INDEX 1MIN 1 2S START/STOP INT. TIME REC. TIME FEATURE: Self-T imer , Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec T ime functions without using the Menu Screen. OPERA TION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 44 (“Self-Timer”), press INT . TIME on the remote[...]

62 EN M 0 : 12 : 34 START/STOP PLAY STOP PAUSE REW INSERT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing (VIDEO) Y ou can record a new scene onto 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 remo[...]

EN 63 M 0 : 12 : 34 START/STOP PLAY STOP PAUSE REW INSERT Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory 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. [...]

64 EN M 0 : 05 : 20 e 4 PLAY REW STOP PAUSE A. DUB 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. 62) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone. 1 FIND EDIT -IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of[...]

EN 65 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder . 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide 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 TTERY RELEASE to remove[...]

66 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 67 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. Recording does not start. Animation or Time-Lapse is not available. The tape is running, but there is no playback picture. Playback cannot be performed. Playback picture is blurred or interrupted. The counter indication is blurred during Still playback. The tape stops during f[...]

68 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SHOOTING Although the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed, a still image is not stored in the built-in memory . Self-Timer Shooting is not available. It is not possible to shoot in sucession. Although “ALL” is selected in the DELETE Menu Screen, all still images cannot be deleted. Date/Time Insert is not performed while s[...]

EN 69 INDEX Indications 1 Cassette W arning/ T ape Remaining Time .......................... Z pg. 19 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks. When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time [...]

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

EN 71 Controls 1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 16 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ Z pg. 18 3 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] ...................... Z pg. 30 4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ....... Z pg. 22, 26 5 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. Z pg. 28 • Speaker V olume Control [VOL.] .......[...]

72 EN INDEX Te r m s A AC Power Adapter/Charger ............................ pg. 10 Animation Recording ................................ pg. 45, 61 Audio Dubbing ............................................. pg. 64 Auto Date Record .......................................... pg. 34 Auto Focus .................................................... pg. [...]

EN 73 P Padlock Mark ................................................ pg. 57 Picture Mode Setting ...................................... pg. 24 Picture Stabilizer ........................................... pg. 29 Pin-Up Image ........................................... pg. 23, 27 Playback (D.S.C.) ........................................... pg. 52[...]

74 EN Battery 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-cir cuit the terminals. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... use only specified char gers[...]

EN 75 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 insert[...]

76 EN About moisture condensation . . . ● Y ou may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in [...]

EN 77 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : 6.9 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : 7.4 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder on : 8.0 W V ideo light : 2.9 W Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier [...]

78 EN A B ESP AÑOL 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: ● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible. ● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada. ● No utilice las unidades de alimentación suministradas [...]

EN 79 GUIA P ARA OPERACION RAPIDA (VODEO) Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC. Utilización de la batería Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la cámara de video ( ) y empuje la batería hasta que se bloquee en el lugar ( ). (Procedimiento para car ga, Z p. 10) Para[...]

80 EN A B 3 1 2 4 2 1 3 Utilización de la batería Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la cámara de video ( ) y empuje la batería hasta que se bloquee en el lugar ( ). (Procedimiento para carga, Z p. 10) Para extraer la batería Deslice BA TTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería. GUIA P ARA OPERACION RAPIDA (D.S.C .) 1 Ajuste el conmurador s[...]

EN 81 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 wit[...]

82 EN 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 Per[...]

EN 83 MEMO[...]

G R-AXM7 1 0 COPYRIGHT© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U Printed in Japan 0199MKV * UN * YP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN[...]