JVC YU30052-572 manual

G R-A X860 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS YU30052-572 Com pa ct VHS   ENGLISH The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR*[...]

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. 3). • Notes appear aft[...]

n Program AE with Special Ef fects ( Z pgs. 22, 23) • Cinema • Sepia • T wilight • Sports • High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter • Classic Film • Strobe • Slow Shutter n Digital W ipes and Fades ( Z pgs. 24, 25) • Black Fader • Blue Fader • Mosaic Fader • Shutter Wipe • Slide W ipe • Corner Wipe • Dissolve • Auto Select [...]

4 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 P ACK SUPPL Y POWER 1 Connect the cha[...]

EN 5 ** 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 [...]

6 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 rep[...]

EN 7 1.1.00 10:45 Set Cancel  Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T45 Title Sub Menu Shift Zoom OFF Date/Time – + FA R NEAR Main Menu Screen Set T ime and Date Screen Date/T ime Setting SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN[...]

8 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) T30 T45 T60 Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Title Sub Menu Date/Time Shift Zoom OFF Tape Length T45 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 Press + or –[...]

EN 9 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 attached. ?[...]

10 EN 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 V elcro strip. Shoulder Strap Attac[...]

EN 11 Installing The Batter y PULL OUT BA TTERY HOLDER 1 Pull out while sliding the lock hole. INSER T BA TTER Y 2 Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder . REPLACE BA TTER Y HOLDER 3 Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit, and push the holder until it clicks into place. * Re[...]

12 EN 25 min 60min 59min 3min 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking) *- - - min.....(Now calculating) RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 4) ● T ape Length ( Z pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 10) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJEC[...]

EN 13 RECORDING Basic Features W T W T W T W T W T Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T45 Title Date/Time Sub Menu Shift Zoom l 50x Zoom-in Zoom-out 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 doubl[...]

14 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) ST ART/STOP VISS 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 se[...]

EN 15 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 :[...]

16 EN 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. 7). 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[...]

EN 17 Multi4 Pin-up Frame Full Multi 9 Multi 4 12 34 12 45 78 3 6 9 Record multiple images in one scene (4 or 9 at a time). The images appear and are stored in this order: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9 for Multi-Analyzer 9). In the Motor Drive mode, after “9”, the next image recorded is “1”, and the cycle is repeated. Multi-Analyzer 4/Multi-Ana[...]

18 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) + 02 + 06 – 06 Digital Image Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica- tion. 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[...]

EN 19 MWB No indication  (Auto) MWB White Balance Adjustment This camcorder’s Automatic Colour T emperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However , precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions: • When an object is in various shades of the same [...]

20 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focus detection zone 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. ?[...]

EN 21 Manual Focus NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 6). 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 s[...]

22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 1 Cinema 2 Sepia 3 Twilight 4 Sports 5 HI.S 1/2000 6 Classic Film 7 Strobe 8 Slow Shutter OFF 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 SHOOT[...]

EN 23 NOTES: ● When the Sepia or Classic Film effects are activated, pressing MWB (white balance) has no effect. ● When Slow Shutter is activated, Auto Focus may not work properly . ● When Slow Shutter is activated, bright spots may appear on the screen. This is not a camcorder malfunction. ● Certain effects cannot be used together with oth[...]

24 EN 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 [...]

EN 25 — — AUTO SELECT Press the Recording Start/Stop button to begin or end recording, and 6 wipe-ins are automatically generated, in the order shown below: 1 Press the Recording Start/Stop button. — Recording starts. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop button again. — Recording stops and the Record-Standby mode is engaged. — Now the last sc[...]

26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 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 [...]

EN 27 MAIN MENU T ally/EL* ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording, and the LCD window backlight comes on. *EL= OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times, as does the LCD * Electronic Luminance window backlight. Interval Timer and These features allow you to set the parameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg. 30), Rec. Time Animation a[...]

28 EN 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 Title menu [...]

EN 29 Happy Birthday 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 Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [...]

30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally/EL  ON Interval Timer OFF Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T45 Date/Time Sub Menu Shift Zoom OFF Title 1 min 1s – Self-Timer Y ou can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop button and the actual start of [...]

EN 31 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 TIME 2 Press REC TIME on[...]

32 EN + PLA YBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter 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 to remove i[...]

EN 33 PLA YBACK Basic Connections 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 provided A/V cable. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect the provided A/V cable. [...]

34 EN M–0:23:45 PLA YBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 33). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Load as you did in the recording procedure. SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power switch to “PLA Y”. The Power On indicator lights. PLA YBACK 3 Press PLA Y/P AUSE . The playback picture appears in the[...]

EN 35 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 [...]

36 EN 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 modes. FIND E[...]

EN 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) AKAI 6 2 6 4 7 7 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 6 7 6 8 3 7 3 8 JVC A B  C MITSUBISHI NEC 9 1 9 6 9 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 FERGUSON 9 7 9 8 3 2 BLAUPUNKT 1 3 VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) PHILIPS 1 9[...]

38 EN EDITING (cont.) 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 PREP ARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and[...]

EN 39 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT 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 the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR[...]

40 EN 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-V706U remote control unit to perform this procedure. SELECT MODE 1 Set the P[...]

EN 41 M-0:05:20 e Audio dubbing indicator Mike RM-V706U (provided) A.DUB P AUSE PLA Y REW 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. 40) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external mike if connected).[...]

42 EN INDEX Controls ^& * ( ) we r t y q io u #$ % 12 5 4 6 8 9 7 0 3 ! @ & COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory] Button ................................................. Z pg. 35 * EDIT Button ........................................ Z pg. 39 ( TRACKING +/– Buttons ....................... Z pg. 35 ) R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................... Z p[...]

EN 43 W QE R T U h g s ad f p O I P k Y j PLAY REC A B C D Connectors p External MIC jack ................................ Z pg. 41 Q DC IN Jack ............................................ Z pg. 5 W JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector. • Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 38). • In the future,[...]

44 EN 4 4 min  REC 1 min TAPE END Congratulations PAUSE Multi4 1/4s T45 INDEX MWB 25 .12 .96 l 4:2 8:3 4 + 02 W T 12 3 45 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. 7). After setting is complete, tur[...]

EN 45 DANGER: • The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. • Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot. • When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm betwee[...]

46 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) Main Unit 1. For safety , DO NOT . . . .... open the camcorder’s chassis. .... disassemble or modify the unit. .... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. .... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. .... remove the battery pack or discon[...]

EN 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. 4). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 4). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected ( Z pg. 5). ● The battery pack has com[...]

48 EN 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 . An error number (E03) appears in the viewfinder . The image is out of focus. A character generator title and [...]

EN 49 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS PAL standard Power sour ce : DC 6 V Power consumption light on : 8.7 W light off : 5.7 W Signal system : P AL-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette T ape speed : 23.39 mm/sec Recording time Max. : 6[...]

G R-AX860 COPYRIGHT© 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  EG Printed in Japan 0396TOV * UN * SN VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED[...]