JVC GR-AX920 manual

For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial Nos. of the GR-AX920U camcorder and the AA- V1 1U AC Power Adapter/Char ger . The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the GR-AX920U, and the AA- V1 1U. Model No. GR-AX920U AA-V11U Serial No. G R-A X920 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS LYT0002-027B Com pa ct VHS  [...]

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 the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Ma[...]

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 pg. 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* Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder . Integrated Auto Light ( Z pg. 17) Digital Hyper Zoom ( Z pg. 15) Zoom-in Zoom-out Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 37 – 39) 8 8 2 2 5 5 4 4 1 1 6 6 3 3 7 7 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • Re[...]

7 CONTENTS GETTING ST ARTED 8 Power ..................................................................................... 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ........................................ 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 TTERY P ACK SUPPL Y POWER 1 Connect the charge[...]

9 NOTES: ● The recording time per char ge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs. ● Char ging times noted on page 8 are for fully dischar ged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack. ● Char ging and discharging tim[...]

10 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 TTERY (when replac[...]

11 Set Cancel JAN 1.00 AM 12:00 Gain Up S.LX Tele Macro OFF Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally ON Set Character  Date/Time  END :MENU KEY + – Date/T ime Setting SELECT MODE 1 First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUT O L[...]

12 SP EP SP T30 T20 T30 T40 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) T ape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. SET T APE LENGTH 1 Press T20•30•40 until the required indication appears in the veiwfinder . T20 = 20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP). NOTE: The tape remaining time ( Z[...]

13 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 Attachment A TT ACH STRAP 1 Following the il[...]

14 25min 120min 119min 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. 8) ● Date/T ime Setting ( Z pg. 1 1) ● T ape Length setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Recording Mode[...]

15 FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom. 1) T o zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”. 2) T o zoom out, slide toward “W”. NOTES: ● During Hyper Zoom, the[...]

16 RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) APS ON APS OFF AUTO P AU SE APS ON Down Record-Standby Record Record-Standby Record-Standby Normal Upside down Up FEA TURE: Auto Pause System PURPOSE: T o automatically stop recording when the camcorder is pointed down, preventing accidental recordings of the ground, your feet, etc. OPERA TION: 1) Press AUT[...]

17 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 OFF/AUTO/ON 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 [...]

18 RECORDING Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial . SELECT MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. • The selected mode’ s name and its indication are displayed[...]

19 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL INDICA TION Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting. • In this mode the following controls are disabled; Fade/Wipe, W ide, T itle, Display, M.W .B. (Manual White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock, Exposure Control and MEN[...]

20 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 [...]

21 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 MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS T o farther subject . . . 2 Press and hold FA R . The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blin[...]

22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) + 02 + 06 – 06 + – Exposure Level Indicator T o brighten the image T o darken the image P . STABILIZER Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica- tion. ACTIV A TE PICTURE ST ABILIZER 1 Press P .ST ABILIZER . “ ” app[...]

23 Fade/Wipe Off  (No indication) OFF B K Black Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe B K Fade/Wipe Mosaic Fader F ADE IN [Ex. : Black Fader] FADE OUT 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 mo[...]

24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Wide ” appears. ENGAGE WIDE MODE 3 Pres[...]

25 Character Generator Y ou can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU . ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU 2 Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Set Character”, then press NEAR . The Character Set menu appears. INPUT CHARACTERS 3 Pr[...]

26 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/T ime Character Insert This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor , record them manually or automatically , and even make your own titles. NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the Date/T ime Setting procedure ( Z pg. 1 1). If you ha[...]

27 M.W.B. MWB No indication  (Auto) MWB Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W .B.) 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[...]

28 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager , an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUT O LOCK. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . SELECT FUNCTION 3 Press + or – to place the [...]

29 OFF 1/4s 1/2s 1s 5s OFF 15s 30s 1min 5min MENU Gain Up S.LX T o record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUT O LOCK mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux) NORM T o record a sub[...]

30 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 camcorder , you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the f[...]

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. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before performing the following steps. ACCESS ME[...]

32 + 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 [...]

33 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[...]

34 M-1:23:45 SP PLA YBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 33). 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?[...]

35 + – FEA TURE: Manual T racking PURPOSE: T o eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press either +/– button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: ● T o reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both + and – buttons simultaneously . ● Manual T racking may not work with tapes record[...]

36 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[...]

37 SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERA TE VCR 1 T urn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR’ s infrared sensor . Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR SET , and press button (A) and then (B). • The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button, and the VCR’ s power come[...]

38 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.) PREP ARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set [...]

39 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT ORIGINAL T APE (camcorder) EDITED TAPE (VCR) 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 previo[...]

40 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY , ST OP , P AUSE, FF , and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible. A C B a 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # 1 $ 8 9 ! 5 0 3 7 % ^ 2 @ 4 6 & 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1[...]

41 15 ° 5m(16.4ft) 15 ° 30 ° 30 ° FEA TURE: Self-Timer , Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T imer and Rec T ime functions as well as the Menu screen. OPERA TION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 30 (“Self-T imer”), press INT . TIME on the remote control. Each t[...]

42 M-1:23:45 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 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 or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. SE[...]

43 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. 42) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external mike if connected). FIND EDIT -IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the[...]

44 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 . Clean[...]

45 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[...]

46 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 (i.e. E03) appears in the viewfinder [...]

47 AM 10 : 24 : 56 DEC 25 . 97 Merry Christmas TAPE END – 05 MWB Disp. REC SP Sepia AUTO 120min T30 1min APS ON 1/2s INDEX PA U S E 7 8 9 0 1 2 5 6 % & ^ * ( ) q ! # $ @ w 4 3 INDEX Viewfinder 1 Cassette W arning/Remaining T ape Time ........................................... Z pg. 14 When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette ( ) W arning b[...]

48 INDEX Controls # REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 34 RET AKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 15 $ FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 34 RET AKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 15 % PLA Y/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 34 ^ SELECT Button .......................[...]

49 yu i o Q U YI O P r t E R T p d a s W A B C D FADE/WIPE WIDE TITLE DISPLAY M.W.B. FULL  AU TO Connectors r J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector .) (Located beneath the jack cover) • Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 38). • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such a[...]

50 INDEX T erms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 31, 41 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 43 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 26 Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 20 Auto Mode Lock Mode .......[...]

51 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, batt[...]

52 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 ............................[...]

53 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power sour ce : DC 6V Power consumption Light on : 8.9 W Light off : 5.9 W Signal system : NTSC-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette T ape speed SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips) EP : 1 1.1[...]

54 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[...]

55 REPRODUCCION 1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLA Y”. 2 Presione REW . — La cinta se detiene automáticamente al comienzo de la misma. 3 Presione PLA Y/P AUSE . — Comienza la reproducción y la imagen aparece en el visor . • Presione STOP para detener la grabación. (Por más detalles, Z P . 34.) n O simplemente reproduzca [...]

56 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[...]

57 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 W[...]

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