JVC GR-AXM217UM manual

COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0304-001A INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN G R-A XM7 1 7UM G R-A XM3 1 7UM G R-A XM2 1 7UM[...]

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 ANTENNA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage sur ges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, provides informatio[...]

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. 26, 27) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect 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. 20) Picture Stabilizer ( Z pg. 22) The Logical Choice The only compact video casset[...]

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 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 Connect[...]

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 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 loc[...]

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 First open the LCD monitor t[...]

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: ● 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 vie[...]

18 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting W hile W atching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 16). 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 , then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUT O” or “PRO.”). • The[...]

EN 19 RECORDING 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° upwar[...]

20 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 21 RECORDING 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 of playback[...]

22 EN 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 indicator disapp[...]

EN 23 RECORDING 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 o[...]

24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Snapshot (GR-AXM717/AXM317 only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Switch to “AUT O” or “PRO.”. 2 T AKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT . If you press during Record-Standby . . . .... a still image will be recorded [...]

EN 25 RECORDING 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.”. 2 ENGAGE F ADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes a[...]

26 EN 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 SELECT MODE Press P .AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left. •The selected mode’s name and its indication are di[...]

EN 27 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. 31) 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[...]

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

EN 29 RECORDING FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME D I 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 D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF Instant Titles T[...]

30 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 IME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP T I TL E L ANG . JL I P ID 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 L ANG. 4 BACK REC . T IME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP T I TL E L ANG . J[...]

EN 31 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[...]

32 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. 39). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg. 38) and T ime- Lapse recording ( Z pg. 38, [...]

EN 33 RECORDING FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF AU TO M ANU EXIT E X POSURE – 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 S[...]

34 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 35 RECORDING FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME D I 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 P[...]

36 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 37 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[...]

38 EN 4 BACK REC . T IME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP T I TL E L ANG . JL I P ID NO DEMO MODE 4 RET URN OFF OFF ON PORTUGUESE 06 OFF OFF 15S 30S 1 MIN 5 MIN EXIT I NT. T I ME 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 39 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 [...]

40 EN S ET AT VO LU N E T APE END M 1 : 23 : 45 SP 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 MODE M[...]

EN 41 PLA YBACK 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 ([...]

42 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 43 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[...]

44 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. Use optional V ideo and Audio cables. Basic Connections Video cable (optional) T o VIDEO IN Audio cable (optional) T o Video Output T o Audio Output TV VCR Connector cover* T o TV[...]

EN 45 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. 44). 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 [...]

46 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM717/AXM317 only) 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 P AUSE Button ! FF Button @ A.DUB Button Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium batter[...]

EN 47 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. 38 (“Self-Timer”), press INT . TIME on the remote control. Each time INT . TIME is pressed, the [...]

48 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM717/AXM317 only) (cont.) Insert Editing 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 remote control unit to perform this proc[...]

EN 49 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. 48) 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 the scene onto which you want to dub the new[...]

50 EN 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[...]

EN 51 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[...]

52 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 LCD monitor and the viewfinder . The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. Co[...]

EN 53 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 [...]

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

EN 55 Controls 1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 14 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ Z pg. 16 3 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] (GR-AXM717/AXM317 only) ............... Z pg. 23 4 • Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (GR-AXM717/AXM317 only) ............. Z pg. 24 • 5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC. REC] (GR-AXM21[...]

56 EN INDEX Te r m s A AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... Z pg. 8, 9 Animation Recording ................................ Z pg. 39 Auto Date Record ..................................... Z pg. 28 Auto Focus ............................................... Z pg. 34 Auto Shut off ...................................... Z pg. 17, 40 B Battery[...]

EN 57 Batter y 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 chargers[...]

58 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 insert[...]

EN 59 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on GR-AXM717/ AXM317 : 5.9 W GR-AXM217 : 6.0 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off GR-AXM717/ AXM317 : 6.4 W GR-AXM217 : 6.5 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder on GR-AXM717/ AXM317 : 7.0 W GR-AXM217 : 7.1 W V ideo light : 2.[...]

G R-AXM717UM G R-AXM317UM G R-AXM217UM COPYRIGHT© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. UM Printed in Japan 0199MKV * UN * YP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN[...]