JVC GR-AXM368EG инструкция обслуживания

2 EN 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. W arning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharg[...]

EN 3 n LCD Colour Monitor ( Z pg. 14) n Program Manager II ( Z pg. 18 – 33) n Programme AE with Special Ef fects ( Z pg. 20, 21) •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 5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording) ( Z pg. 18[...]

4 EN 1 1 2 CHG. (charge) indicator Marks T o AC outlet Hook on. Push in. BATT . RELEASE REFRESH indicator REFRESH switch 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 no[...]

EN 5 Charge marker T o DC IN jack DC cord DC OUT terminal Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E (optional) T o AC outlet AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EG T o car ’s cigarette lighter socket CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. T wo colours are provided (red and black)[...]

6 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) A Clock (Lithium) Batter y Insertion/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 re[...]

EN 7 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T DATE T IME YEAR MON TH DAY T IME EX I T 19 98 1 1 2 2:5 0 AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST AUTO AUTO 1. 1. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST Menu Screen DA TE/TIME [...]

8 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) T ape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUT O LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “T APE LENG[...]

EN 9 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 lock[...]

10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Power Zoom Button 1 1 2 2 3 Recording Start/Stop Button Set POWER to “CAMERA”. 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 Butto[...]

EN 11 2 4 3 2 1 1 CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder . T o prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over , do not use a small-sized tripod. T ripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’ s mounting socket and stud hol[...]

12 EN 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 Adjustment ( Z pg. 10) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJEC[...]

EN 13 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 [...]

14 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 12). 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 15 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[...]

16 EN RECORDING Basic Features MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW EX I T Zoom-out Zoom-in LCD monitor or viewfinder Menu Screen Zoom indicator bar Power Zoom button ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu MENU Jog Dial Select Dial FEA TURE: Zoomin[...]

EN 17 FEA TURE: 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 start of playback. This is normal. [...]

18 EN 5S PAUSE RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEA TURE: 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) PURPOSE: T o record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes. OPERA TION: 1) During Record-Standby , press 5SEC. REC . “ 5S” appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved. 2) Press Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording st[...]

EN 19 Auto Date Record mode Date-off mode (No display) Date display Time display Date/Time display The characters you have set using Character Generator ( Z pg. 24) 22:50:00 Date display Time display Date/Time display 25.12.98 25.12.98 22:50:00 Auto date record mode Auto date record executed 25.12.98 AUTO DATE Auto Date Record mode DA TE/TIME Displ[...]

20 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 SEPIA Programme 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 mode’s name and[...]

EN 21 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[...]

22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) FADER 4 EFFECT Fade-in Fade-out 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. ENGAGE F ADE-ST ANDBY MODE 1 Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode. •“ B K F [...]

EN 23 4 S.L X MAX MAX NORM OFF LCD monitor or viewfinder Super LoLux (Gain Up) Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting. SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE 1 Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left. Once the desired mode appears, it is engaged. • The mode’ s name is displayed for [...]

24 EN MENU MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST 4 BACK REC T IME INT. T IME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE   4 MENU END OFF OFF ON 07 OFF CHARACTER A B C D E F G H I 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 [...]

EN 25 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[...]

26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Adjusts focus automatically . Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 28, 29). Adjusts exposure automatically . Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( Z pg. 30). Allows you to set the current date and time ( Z pg. 7). Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom mag[...]

EN 27 This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and T ime-Lapse recording ( Z pg. 33). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg. 32) and T ime- Lapse recording ( Z pg. 33). The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. The tally lamp remains off at all times. Allows you to enter an original [...]

28 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 29 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST AUTO MANU EX I T FOCUS Manual Focus NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 10). If you haven’ t, do so before continuing. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to[...]

30 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 31 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 colour/tint reproduction. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUT O LOCK, then press the MEN[...]

32 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 33 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[...]

34 EN PLA YBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press 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 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set the Power Switch to “PLA Y?[...]

EN 35 AT PLA YBACK Features 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 “ – ”. 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 tow[...]

36 EN PLA YBACK Featur es (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLAY/P AUSE during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y/PAUSE 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-sp[...]

EN 37 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, [...]

38 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 provided Audio and V ideo cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the Audio and V ideo cables between the [...]

EN 39 T APE DUBBING T ape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration to the 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 Rec[...]

40 EN 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 in[...]

EN 41 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 an[...]

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

EN 43 Controls 1 Power Zoom Button ........................... Z pg. 16 2 Multi-Function Control • EFFECT Button ................................. Z pg. 22 • WIDE Button ................................... Z pg. 22 • TITLE Button .................................... Z pg. 23 • SUPER LOLUX Button ..................... Z pg. 23 3 Select Dial [...]

44 EN REC SP 30MIN 444 4 S.L X T 3 0 01 MWB NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE 25. 12. 98 22 : 50 : 00 MERRY CHRISTMAS TAPE END 1 * 2 6 * 7 4 3 5 % * ^ & 9 $ 0 # ( * ) 8 ! @ T WILIGHT INDEX (cont.) LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications # Instant T itle Display ........................... Z pg. 23 $ Date/Time/Character Display ............. Z pg. 19 %[...]

EN 45 General Batter y Precautions • 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 ..................... R6 (AA) size Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, battery[...]

46 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) 4. T o protect the unit, DO NOT . . . .... allow it to become wet. .... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. .... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. .... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. .... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun. .... c[...]

EN 47 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS P AL standard Power sour ce : DC 6V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : 5.9 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : 6.1 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder on : 6.8 W Signal system : P AL-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VH[...]