JVC GR-AX840 manual

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0251-001B INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN G R-A X8 4 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. 7). • Notes appear after[...]

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

6 EN MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 22, 23) 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. 18) Picture Stabilizer ( Z pg. 20) The Logical Choice The only compact video cassett[...]

EN 7 GETTING ST ARTED 8 – 15 Power ............................................................................................................ 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .............................................................. 10 Date/T ime Settings ..........................................................................[...]

8 EN GETTING ST ARTED A B 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 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 9 GETTING ST ARTED 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-St[...]

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. 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 11 GETTING ST ARTED 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 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 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Set the Power Switch to “PRO.?[...]

12 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 0 T2 0 T3 0 T4 0 EXIT T APE LENGTH SP T30 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. 1 SET RECORDING MODE First set the[...]

EN 13 GETTING ST ARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. 2 INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. 3 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. NOTES: ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supp[...]

14 EN 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° PAUSE GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop B utton Set “POWER” to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”) 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 finger[...]

EN 15 GETTING ST ARTED 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 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 is not twisted. 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust[...]

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 Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) ● V iewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cass[...]

EN 17 RECORDING 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: ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. [...]

18 EN 1X RECORDING Basic Features 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 the Power [...]

EN 19 RECORDING 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 [...]

20 EN PAUSE 5S RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) P . ST ABILIZER Button Power Switch FEA TURE: Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE: T o compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERA TION: 1) Press P . ST ABILIZER . “ ”appears. n T o switch off the Picture Stabilizer , press P . ST ABILIZER . The indicat[...]

EN 21 RECORDING 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 MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.?[...]

22 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 MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 SE[...]

EN 23 RECORDING 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. 27) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. Sports SPORTS Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action. ND Effect ND : ND EFFECT[...]

24 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 25 RECORDING 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[...]

26 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 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 07 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 ALL Y L AMP T I T LE L ANG . [...]

EN 27 RECORDING Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S.LX TITLE DA TE/TIME DISP . CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE : Factory-preset Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. M.W .B. D. ZOOM TELE MACRO This camcorder’s Automatic Color T emperature system senses the color temp[...]

28 EN Allows you to set the current date and time ( Z pg. 1 1). Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( Z pg. 12). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and T ime-Lapse recording ( Z pg. 35). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg. 34) and T ime- Lapse recording ( Z pg. 34, [...]

EN 29 RECORDING 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 MODE Set the Power Swi[...]

30 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 31 RECORDING 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. 14). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Pr[...]

32 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 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 accurately reproduced. The white ba[...]

EN 33 RECORDING 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 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 MODE Follow steps 1 th[...]

34 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 07 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 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T3 0 INT . TIME and REC TIME indications on[...]

EN 35 RECORDING 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 Power Switch is set to “PRO.”. ● The camcorder is in [...]

36 EN S ET AT VO LUN E T APE END M 1 : 23 : 45 SP PLA YBACK Basic Playback 1 LOAD A CASSETTE 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 MODE Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”. The power lamp lights. 3 PLA Y BACK Press PLA Y/PAUSE ( 4 [...]

EN 37 PLA YBACK 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. 1 ACTIV A TE MANUAL TRACKING Press P .AE and EFFECT simultaneously . Then, press P .AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear . • T o[...]

38 EN 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 PURPOSE[...]

EN 39 PLA YBACK 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, a[...]

40 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 41 PLA YBACK 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. 40). 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[...]

42 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 TTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 5 T urn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close the lens cover . Clea[...]

EN 43 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[...]

44 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear . The tape will not eject. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder . Colored bright spots appear all over the viewfinder . The [...]

EN 45 INDEX Indications 1 Cassette W arning/ T ape Remaining Time .......................... Z pg. 17 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 [...]

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

EN 47 Controls 1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 14 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ Z pg. 16 3 5-Second Recording Button [5SEC. REC] ......................................... Z pg. 20 4 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ..................... Z pg. 18 5 Picture Stabilizer Button [P .ST ABILIZER] ................................[...]

48 EN INDEX Te r m s A AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... Z pg. 8, 9 Animation Recording ................................ Z pg. 35 Auto Date Record ..................................... Z pg. 24 Auto Focus ............................................... Z pg. 30 Auto Shut off ...................................... Z pg. 17, 36 B Battery[...]

EN 49 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, the b[...]

50 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 51 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption : 5.4 W Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette Tape speed SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips) EP : 1 1.12 mm/sec. (7/1[...]

52 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 53 GUIA P ARA OPERACION RAPIDA Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC. A B 3 1 2 3 2 1 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. [...]

54 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 wit[...]

EN 55 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[...]

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