JVC HQ VHS manual

Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder . Before use, please read the safety informa- tion and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder. 2 EN n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit. n HQ VHS i[...]

n Program Manager ( Z pg. 14 – 23) n Programme AE with Special Ef fects ( Z pgs. 14, 15) • Auto Mode Lock • Auto Mode Release • Electronic Fog Filter • ND Ef fect • Sepia • T wilight • Sports • 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter • 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter n Integrated Auto Light (GR-AX837/ AX637 only) ( Z pg. 13) n V ariable-S[...]

4 EN GETTING ST ARTED REFRESH indicator REFRESH switch CHG. (charge) indicator Marks END indicator POWER indicator A TTENTION: Before detaching the power sour ce, make sure that the camcorder’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. Hook on. Push in. BA TT . RELEASE Power This camcorder’ s 3-way power supp[...]

EN 5 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 4 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack. ● Char ging and discharging t[...]

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 TTERY (when repl[...]

EN 7 SET CANCEL 1.1.00 10:45 GAIN UP S.LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 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 LOCK. ACCESS MENU S[...]

8 EN SP LP SP T30 T30 T45 T60 T ape length indicator 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 T30•45•60 until the required indication appears in the veiwfinder . T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes (in SP). NOTE: Th[...]

EN 9 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 [...]

10 EN 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. 4) ● T ape Length setting ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording mode setting ( Z pg. 8) ● Grip Adjust[...]

EN 11 FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: V aries the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in/out effect. OPERA TION: Zoom In 1) Pull the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out 1) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: ● The further the power zoom switch is pushed, the faster the zoom speed becomes. ● Focusing may become unstable d[...]

12 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 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. • 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 occu[...]

EN 13 Video Light (GR-AX837/AX637 only) 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[...]

14 EN 1 / 1 0 0 0 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 FAR NEAR + – SEPIA RECORDING Advanced Features Programme 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[...]

EN 15 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL INDICA TION 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. 18) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. T wilight Dusk, twilight scenery , fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. The followin[...]

16 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 [...]

EN 17 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 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 “ ” bli[...]

18 EN FADE FADE RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fader This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELEC[...]

EN 19 TITLE No indication HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS The characters you  have set using  Character Generator 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 illustra[...]

20 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/T ime Character Inser t This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected colour 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. 7). If you[...]

EN 21 M.W.B. MWB No indication (Auto) MWB Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W .B.) 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[...]

22 EN PAUSE GAIN UP S.LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 SET CHARACTER  DATE/TIME  END :MENU KEY GAIN UP NORM TELE MACRO ON INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN REC TIME 1/2S JLIP ID NO. 07 SET CHARACTER  DATE/TIME  END :MENU KEY + – Using Menu For De[...]

EN 23 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 subject in a dimly lit environment. When i[...]

24 EN 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 th[...]

EN 25 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[...]

26 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 TTERY 1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it[...]

EN 27 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 Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect the Audio a[...]

28 EN M-0:23:45 SP PLA YBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 27). 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 [...]

EN 29 + – 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 rec[...]

30 EN EDITING PLA Y/P AUSE Power switch Audio and V ideo cable (provided) When connecting the cables, open the jack cover . T o AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors 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[...]

EN 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 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 [...]

32 EN EDITING (cont.) A B C PREP ARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to “PLA Y”. PREP ARE VCR 3 T urn the power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions). SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLA Y 1 Press PLA Y/P AUSE , then press R.A. EDIT and the counter display appe[...]

EN 33 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 pre[...]

34 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 2 3 1 2 3 1 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX837/AX637 only) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY , STOP , P AUSE, FF , and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional[...]

EN 35 15 ° 5m 15 ° 30 ° 30 ° FEA TURE: Self-Timer , Animation and T ime-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T imer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu screen. OPERA TION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 24 (“Self-Timer”), press INT . TIME on the remote control. Each time IN[...]

36 EN M-0:23:45 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX838/AX638 only) (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, RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control[...]

EN 37 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. 36) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT -IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio,[...]

38 EN 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 comp[...]

EN 39 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 . The image is out of[...]

40 EN INDEX Controls @ REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 28 RET AKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 12 # FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 28 RET AKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 12 $ PLA Y/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 28 % SELECT Button ....................[...]

EN 41 er t y i E WR T Y w p Q u O U I o Connectors w J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector .) (Located beneath the jack cover) • Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 32). • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your neare[...]

42 EN INDEX Viewfinder 10 : 24 25 . 12 . 97 ME RR Y CH R I ST MA S TAPE END – 05 MWB DISP. REC SP SEPIA LENS COVER FADE 18MIN T30 1MIN 1/2S INDEX PA U S E 8 9 0 1 2 6 7 % & ^ * ( ) q ! # $ @ 4 3 5 e w V iewfinder Indications % Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack’ s remaining power level: ?[...]

EN 43 CAUTIONS 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 [...]

44 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 45 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS PAL standard Power sour ce : DC 6 V Power consumption • GR-AX837 light on : 8.5 W • GR-AX837 light off : 5.5 W • GR-AX637 light on : 8.3 W • GR-AX637 light off/ GR-AX337 : 5.3 W Signal system : P AL-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recordin[...]