JVC GR-AXM300 manual

G R-A X M300 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS LYT0040-001A Com pa ct VHS 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 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 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 2 1 3 3 4 2 1 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. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”. 2 Press REW . — The t[...]

6 EN MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 24) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release 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. 21) Integrated Auto[...]

EN 7 CONTENTS GETTING ST ARTED 8 Power ..................................................................................... 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ........................................ 10 Date/T ime Setting .................................................................... 11 Recording Mode Setting .......................[...]

8 EN GETTING ST ARTED 1 1 2 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 th[...]

EN 9 CHARGE MARKER A char ge 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 th[...]

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. 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 r [...]

EN 11 Date/T ime Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “DA TE/TIME”, then press it. The DA TE/TIME Setting Menu appears. • If you decide you want to re[...]

12 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. SET RECORDING MODE 1 First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP / EP Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providi[...]

EN 13 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 2 Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSER T/REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 4 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and loc[...]

14 EN 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 Button. Refasten the V elcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION[...]

EN 15 Shoulder Strap Attachment A TT ACH STRAP 1 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 isn’t twisted. ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the[...]

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/T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT to open the cassette[...]

EN 17 STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 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 45 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power . ● A [...]

18 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 16). ENTER RECORD–ST ANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover , then set the Power Switch to CAMERA. • The power indicator lights and the ca[...]

EN 19 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TIL T LCD MONITOR 2 T ilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. • The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Brightn[...]

20 EN MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO JAN OFF T30 AUTO FAST 1. 98 ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW EX I T RECORDING Basic Features FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitly doubles the maximum 22x mag[...]

EN 21 FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last record- ing. 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 start of playback. This is no[...]

22 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) Auto Date Record mode Date display Time display Date/Time display Date-off mode (No display) PM10:50:00 Date display Time display Date/Time display DEC 25.98 DEC 25.98 PM10:50:00 Auto date record mode Auto date record executed DEC 25.98 AUTO DATE Auto Date Record mode DATE/TIME Display Select Dial FEA TURE: Da[...]

EN 23 FEA TURE: V ideo Light PURPOSE: T o brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERA TION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch 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 urns off the[...]

24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features 1 / 2 0 0 0 F G N D A U T O M O D E L O C K R E L E A S E SEPIA Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. • The selected mod[...]

EN 25 Dial LCD monitor/ Mode symbol V iewfinder indication Auto Mode Lock LOCK AUTO LOCK 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; DA TE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial. Auto Mode Release REL[...]

26 EN B K Fader Fades in/out to a black screen. Mosaic (Fader) 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 . Slide (Wipe) A black screen moves in from the [...]

EN 27 LCD monitor or viewfinder 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. ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE . • T o restore normal screen, press WIDE again. 4 S.L X MAX MAX NORM OFF Super LoLux(Gain Up) Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas [...]

28 EN Instant T itles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory . Y ou can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. Instant T itles can be displayed not only in English but also in French, Spanish and Portuguese. Change the setting in TITLE LANG. in the Menu screen. ( Z pg. 2 9, 3 1 ). [...]

EN 29 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUT O LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial t[...]

30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) AUTO MANU AUTO MANU OFF ON F AST SLOW Adjusts focus automatically . Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 32, 33). Adjusts exposure automatically . Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( Z pg. 34). Allows you to set the current date and time ( Z pg. 1 1). Usually the distance to a subject where the [...]

EN 31 = Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and T ime-Lapse recording ( Z pg. 37). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg. 36) and T ime- Lapse recording ( Z pg. 37). The tally lamp remains off at all times. The tally lamp comes on to [...]

32 EN 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 low . * • When the subject has [...]

EN 33 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO DEC OFF T30 AUTO FAST 25. 98 AUTO MANU EX I T 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. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to[...]

34 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually . ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. ACCESS EXPOSURE ME[...]

EN 35 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W .B.) The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUT O LOCK, then press the MENU[...]

36 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Y ou can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button 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 per[...]

EN 37 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[...]

38 EN M–1: 23 : 45 SP 4 PLA YBACK Basic Playback PLA Y/P AUSE STOP FF REW LCD Monitor in Retracted Position T ape running indicator 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/ Forward Search 2 : Rewind/Reverse Search 6 : Still Playback Recording mode indicator T ape counter Battery pack remaining power indicator LCD monitor/ viewfinder indications LOAD A CASS[...]

EN 39 AT PLA YBACK Features Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor T o brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial toward “ + ”. T o darken the image, turn the Dial toward “ – ”. Speaker volume control Y ou can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME Dial. ADJUST VOLUME 1 If you want to turn up the volume . . . T urn the Dial towar[...]

40 EN PLA YBACK Featur es (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y/P AUSE during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. FEA TURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE: T o allow high-[...]

EN 41 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 TTERY 1 Slide the battery cover up [...]

42 EN 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 Audio and V ideo cables between the AUDI[...]

EN 43 T APE DUBBING 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 “PLAY”, 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-P[...]

44 EN 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 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT BUTTONS FUNCTIONS With the camcorder’ s power switch With the camcorder’s power switch set to “CAMERA”. set to “PLAY”. 1 Infrared beam T ransmits the beam signal. transmitting window 2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/o[...]

EN 45 INDEX 1MIN 1 2S 15 ° 5m(16.4ft) 15 ° 30 ° 30 ° FEATURE: Self-Timer , Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T imer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu Screen. OPERATION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 36 (“Self-T imer”), press INT . TIME on the remote[...]

46 EN 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 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 5 1 ` SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9[...]

EN 47 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE terminal. B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . C VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR B Connect the editing cable to the[...]

48 EN IN OUT 1 0:00:25 - - : - - : - - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT 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 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLA Y 1 Press PLA Y/P AUSE , then press ON/OFF and the counter dis[...]

EN 49 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT Original tape (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 the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder , and [...]

50 EN M– 0:1 2:3 4 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 proce[...]

EN 51 e 4 M – 0 :05:20 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. 50) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone. FIND EDIT -IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you [...]

52 EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder . 2 Press 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 TT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Slide the LENS COVER open/close s[...]

EN 53 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER RECORDING PLA YBACK T APE TRANSPORT No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off and doesn’ t come back on by itself. Recording cannot be performed. Recording does not start. The tape is running, but there’ s no playback picture. Playback picture is blurred or interrupted. The counter i[...]

54 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER 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 (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Char ger , etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it a[...]

EN 55 REC SP 30MIN 444 4 S.L X T 3 0 01 MWB NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE DEC 2 5 . 9 8 AM 1 1 : 4 5 : 1 8 MERRY CHRISTMAS TAPE END T WILIGHT 1 * 6 * 7 2 3 4 5 ^ * & * 9 % 0 # $ ) ( q 8 ! @ INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications $ Instant T itle Display ............................ Z pg. 28 % Date/T ime Display .............................[...]

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

EN 57 Controls 1 Power Zoom Button ........................... Z pg. 20 2 Multi-Function Control • EFFECT Button ................................. Z pg. 26 • WIDE Button ................................... Z pg. 27 • TITLE Button .................................... Z pg. 28 • SUPER LOLUX Button ..................... Z pg. 27 3 Select Dial [...]

58 EN INDEX T erms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 37, 45 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 51 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 22 Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 32 Auto Mode Lock Mode ...[...]

EN 59 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, batte[...]

60 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 [...]

EN 61 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power sour ce : DC 6V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : 6.0 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : 6.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder on : 7.0 W Light : 2.9 W Signal system : NTSC-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording C[...]

62 EN ESP AÑOL A TENCION: Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimenta- ción, asegúrese que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté desconectada. El no hacerlo puede producir una falla de funcionamiento en la cámara de video. INDICADOR DE CARGA Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre la batería para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido carg[...]

EN 63 3 4 2 1 2 1 3 1 Abra el monitor LCD a un ángulo mayor de 45 grados. 2 Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette. 3 Inserte cassette de video. 4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette. (Por más detalles, Z P . 13.) GUIA P ARA OPERACION RAPIDA Utilización de la batería 1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería en la cámara de vide[...]

64 EN FOR SERVICING (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 with[...]

EN 65 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 [...]

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G R-AX M300 COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U Printed in Japan 0198MSV * UN * YP JV C COMP ANY OF AMERIC A DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N .J . 07407[...]