JVC GR-AX810 manual

G R-A X91 0 G R-A X81 0 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS YU30052-537 Com pa ct VHS   For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial Nos. of the GR-AX910U/GR-AX810U camcorder and the AA-V1 1U AC Power Adapter/ Char ger. The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the GR-AX910U/GR-AX810U, and the AA-V1 1U. Model No. GR-AX910U/GR-AX810U AA-V[...]

2 W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. W arning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not rechar ge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Maxell[...]

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 built-i[...]

4 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. • Use a[...]

5 QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE SUPPL Y POWER Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the camcorder . (Charging procedure, Z P . 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. PLA YBACK 1 Set the power switch to “PLA Y”. 2 Press REW .[...]

6 MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* * with VHS Playpak Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 26) n Cinema n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter Multi Function Contr ol ( Z pg. 22 – 35) Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 40 – 43) PROVIDED ACCE[...]

7 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 8 Power ................................................................................................ 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion ................................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment .......................................................................... 10 Date/T ime Setting [...]

8 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 TTER Y P ACK SUPPL Y POWER 1 Connect the charg[...]

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. NOTES: ● The recording time per char ge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and the[...]

10 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) A Set POWER to “CAMERA”. 3 1 2 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 releas[...]

11 Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T30 Title Sub Menu Set Cancel  JAN 1.00 AM 12:00 Date/Time – + FA R NEAR Date/T ime Setting SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . SELECT FUNCTION 3 Press – to move the hi[...]

12 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Title Sub Menu Date/Time Tape Length T40 T20 T30 T40 – + FA R NEAR Main Menu Screen T ape Length Setting SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . SELECT FUNCTION 3 P[...]

13 Gear Erase Protection T urn to take up slack. SP/EP Recording Mode Setting 1 Pressing SP/EP alternates the setting between SP (standard play-provides higher picture and sound quality , better for dubbing) and EP (Extended Play- more economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP). NOTE: If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playb[...]

14 2 3 1 2 1 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 lever . Refasten the Velcro strip. Shoulder Strap Attachmen[...]

15 10 ° 5m(16.4ft) 10 ° 30 ° 30 ° 2 1 3 4 5 6 @ ! 0 9 8 7 Buttons Functions With the camcorder’s power switch With the camcorder’s power switch set set to “CAMERA”. to “PLA Y”. 1 Infrared beam T ransmits the beam signal. transmitting window 2 ZOOM (T/W) buttons Zoom (invariable speed, Z pg. 17) — 3 PLA Y button — Playback start [...]

16 25 min 120min 119min 3min 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking) * min.....(Now calculating) RECORDING Basic Recording LENS COVER SWITCH 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 tape’s remaining tim[...]

17 W T W T W T W T W T Zoom-in Zoom-out RECORDING Basic Features FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: 28X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 14x magnification offered by optical zoom. 1) T o zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”. 2) T o zoo[...]

18 RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEA TURE: Index Code Marking PURPOSE: T o give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording. Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available. OPERA TION: Auto Marking An index code is marked to start the first recording after a cassette is inserted, as long as the Power switch is set to “CAMERA”. M[...]

19 Video Light When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the scene by using the built-in video light. SET VIDEO LIGHT 1 Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF 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 [...]

20 Date/T ime Inser t This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV . NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the Date/T ime Setting procedure ( Z pg. 1 1). If you haven’ t, do so before continuing. DISPLA Y CHOOSE DISPLA Y MODE 1 Press DISPLA Y during Record–Standby to cycle through the availabl[...]

21 Quick Rec Records a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes. 1 During Record–Standby , press and release QUICK REC . Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode automatically . • T o continue shooting longer than 5 seconds, press [...]

22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) + 02 + 06 – 06 Digital Image Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification. ACTIV A TE D. I. ST ABILIZER 1 Press D.I.ST ABILIZER . “ ” appears in the viewfinder . • T o switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer , press D.I.ST[...]

23 MWB No indication  (Auto) MWB White Balance Adjustment This camcorder’s Automatic Color T emperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However , precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions: • When an object is in various shades of the same color [...]

24 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 is [...]

25 Manual Focus NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 10). If you haven’ t, do so before continuing. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to “ PRESET”. ADJUST FOCUS 2 A TO FARTHER SUBJECT 2 Press and hold FA R . The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to st[...]

26 1 Cinema 2 Sepia 3 Twilight 4 Sports 5 HI.S 1/2000 OFF RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive. Effects can be selected during recording, as well as in Record–Standby . SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL [...]

27 INDICA TION MODE EFFECT CINEMA Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “16:9 wide-screen” effect. SEPIA The picture becomes sepia-tinted (reddish brown) monochrome, creating the look of an old photograph. TWILIGHT Makes dusk and twilight scenes, etc. look more natural and dramatic. White balance is set to[...]

28 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL AUT O” or “PRESET”. If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . . .... only the Black Fader mode is available. If you set to “PRESET”, . . . .... you can choose any one of [...]

29 B K BLACK F ADER Fades in/out to a black screen. C BLUE F ADER Fades in/out to a blue screen. MOSAIC F ADER 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. S[...]

30 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . SELECT FUNCTION 3 Press + or – to place the [...]

31 MAIN MENU T ele Macro OFF Usually set to this position. l ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a dis[...]

32 Instant T itles Y ou can superimpose one of 8 preset titles, or a title you made yourself, onto a scene. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS INST ANT TITLE MENU SCREEN 3 Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “T itle”, then press NEAR . The T itle menu appe[...]

33 Happy Birthday Our Vacation Merry Christmas A Special Day Happy Holidays Our New Baby Wedding Day Congratulations (Set Character) OFF J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I End Clear SET : MENU KEY J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È [...]

34 JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally  ON Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T30 Date/Time Sub Menu Title 1 min 1s RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) – Self-Timer Y ou can set the delay between pressing RECORDING ST ART/STOP and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camco[...]

35 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. ENGAGE RECORD–ST ANDBY MODE 1 Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power switch to “CAMERA”. SET RECORDING SPEED 2 Set SP/EP to SP ( Z[...]

36 + 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 TTER Y 1 Slide the battery cover up [...]

37 A B 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 optional Audio and V ideo cables betw[...]

38 M–1:23:45 PLA YBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 37). 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”[...]

39 FEA TURE: Manual T racking PURPOSE: T o eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen. OPERA TION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: ● T o reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously . ● Manual T racking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or [...]

40 EDITING 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 “PLA Y”, 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-Pause mod[...]

41 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 A B  C 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 [...]

42 A B C IN OUT  ç 1 0:00:25 - - : - - : - -  2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25  TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT  ç 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 EDITING (cont.) IN/OUT PLA Y/PAUSE R.A. EDIT CANCEL REW/FF T o AUD[...]

43 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT ORIGINAL T APE (camcorder) EDITED TAPE (VCR) EDIT STOP 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 EDIT on the camcorder , and [...]

44 w M–0:12:34 COUNTER R/M POWER 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 remote control unit to perform this procedure. SELECT MODE 1 Set the Powe[...]

45 M-0:05:20 e 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. 44) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT -IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub n[...]

46 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 Press BA TT . RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover . Cleani[...]

47 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off and doesn’ t come back on by itself. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly ( Z pg. 8). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 8). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected ( Z pg. 9). ● The battery pack has comple[...]

48 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 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 picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode. An error number (E03) appears in the viewfinder . The[...]

49 INDEX Controls $% ^ & * )q w e r ( yu t !@ # 12 5 4 7 8 6 9 3 0 % Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select Button ................................................. Z pg. 13 COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory] Button ................................................. Z pg. 39 ^ EDIT Button ........................................ Z pg. 43 & TRACKING +/– B[...]

50 o ip Q W R d s O IP a Y T U E f Connectors i DC IN Jack ............................................ Z pg. 9 o JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector . • Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 42). • In the future, it will be used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer . p[...]

51 112m i n EP REC 1 min TAPE END Congratulations PAUSE 1/4s T40 INDEX MWB DEC 25 . 96 l P M 4:2 8:3 4 + 02 W T 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % &^ * ( ) q w e r INDEX Viewfinder # Clock Warning Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date and time settings ( Z pg. 1 1). After setting is complete, turn [...]

52 INDEX Te r m s A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 9 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 35 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 45 Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 24 B Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8 Brighten the Image ...[...]

53 General Battery Pr ecautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. • Use only the following batteries: C-P6U or C-P7U ..................... AA (R6) size Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, bat[...]

54 3. T o prevent damage to the camcorder . . . .... replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per char ge. NOTE: It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. T emperature Range Specifications Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C Operation ............................[...]

55 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power sour ce : DC 6V Power consumption GR-AX910 Light on : 8.9 W Light off : 5.9 W GR-AX810 Light on : 8.7 W Light off : 5.7 W Signal system : NTSC-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording * Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette[...]

56 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 la unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro[...]

57 INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO 1 Deslice EJECT . 2 Inserte un cassette de video. 3 Presione PUSH. (Por más detalles, Z P . 13.) GUIA P ARA OPERACION RAPIDA ALIMENT ACION 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 [...]

58 FOR SER VICING 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 within the Continent[...]

59 W ARRANTY  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 Period&qu[...]

G R-AX910/AX810 COPYRIGHT© 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. JV C COMP ANY OF AMERIC A DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N . J . 07407 U Printed in Japan 0296TOV * UN * YP [...]