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JVC GR-AXM225U Instructions Manual

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COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AXM225
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
CONTENTS
Basic Recording .......................... 14
Basic Features ........................... 16
Advanced Features ...................... 20
Basic Playback ........................... 30
Features .................................. 31
Connections ............................... 32
Indications ................................ 40
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AXM225 INSTRUCTIONS 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. CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS QUICK OPERATION GUIDE MAJOR FEATURES PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 this product. Using This Instruction Manual •All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover.
  • Page 3 Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 5 1. Accessories To 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.

  • Page 6: Quick Operation Guide

    SUPPLY POWER Hook on. BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder battery pack in until it locks in place (Charging procedure, pg. 8) To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

  • Page 7: Major Features

    MAJOR FEATURES Program AE with Special Effects ( pg. 21) Electronic Fog Filter Sepia Twilight Sports 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter TBC (Time Base Corrector) pg. 31) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V16U •Battery Pack BN-V11U NOTES about Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when ”DEMO MODE”...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Battery pack BN-V11U, BN-V12U or BN-V20U Marks CHARGE indicator DC OUT connector Battery pack BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. BN-V12U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 10 min. BN-V20U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 50 min. Charge marker ATTENTION: Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery’s capacity.

  • Page 9: Using The Battery Pack

    Hook on. Push in. BATTERY RELEASE Switch ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. INFORMATION: VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.

  • Page 10: Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

    Slot Battery holder Cassette holder PUSH Button EJECT Switch Erase Protection tab Gear Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.).

  • Page 11: Date/Time Settings

    Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display Menu Screen 1 Menu Screen 2 L I SH DATE / T I M DATE/TIME Menu 12-hour indication with AM or PM L I SH Date/Time Settings Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp comes on.

  • Page 12: Recording Mode Setting

    Select Wheel Power Switch SP/EP Recording Mode Button MENU Button Viewfinder Tape length indicator T 3 0 Recording mode indicator Display Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu GETTING STARTED Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/ EP for more than 1 second.

  • Page 13: Recording

    Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). PAUSE Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever.

  • Page 14: Basic Recording

    LENS COVER Open/Close Ring Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Tape remaining time 2 5M I N indicator (Approximate) 120MIN (Now calculating) 0MIN 1MIN 2MIN (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Select Wheel (BRIGHT) – – – – – – – – – – – BR I GHT To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor ...

  • Page 15: Journalistic Shooting

    NOTES: When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power. The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens.

  • Page 16: Basic Features

    Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Display Zoom indicator bar Zoom level indicator Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever RECORDING Zooming FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom.

  • Page 17: [5 Sec. Rec]

    5 SEC. REC Button RETAKE (2/3) Button Display PAUSE 5 Sec. Rec mode indicator Quick Review FEATURE: PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode.

  • Page 18: Picture Stabilizer Button

    P. STABILIZER Button Display Picture stabilizer indicator RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) Picture Stabilizer FEATURE: PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears. To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P.
  • Page 19 30 cm (11-13/16") between the video light and people or objects. Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. Video Light FEATURE: PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

  • Page 20: Advanced Features

    EFFECT Button Recording Start/Stop Button NOTES: Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in/out or wipe in/out. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia ( RECORDING Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
  • Page 21 P.AE Button Power Switch SEPIA The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide ( for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

  • Page 22: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    Select Wheel MENU Button Display (ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) L I SH LANG. Normal Screen RECORDING Using Menus 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.
  • Page 23 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel Refer to “Focusing” ( FOCUS Refer to “Exposure Control” ( EXPOSURE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” M.W.B. pg. 29). WIDE S.LX NORMAL Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles ( TITLE Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DATE/TIME...
  • Page 24 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( TAPE LENGTH Refer to “Animation” and “Time-Lapse” ( REC TIME Refer to “Time-Lapse” ( INT. TIME TITLE LANG. Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE) of Instant Titles ( Allows you to set the current date and time ( DATE/TIME...

  • Page 25: Instant Titles

    Date/Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected color monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. You should have already performed the Date/ Time Setting procedure ( pg. 11). Select Wheel Power Switch DEC 2 5 .

  • Page 26: Exposure Control

    Select Wheel Power Switch To brighten the image – – RECORDING Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override it and make the adjustment manually. Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: •...
  • Page 27 NOTES: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”. The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. The recording mode is set to “SP”. Select Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button MENU Button Display REC T I ME REC TIME Menu I NT .

  • Page 28: Auto Focus

    Focus detection zone NOTES: If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( pg.

  • Page 29: White Balance Adjustment

    White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.

  • Page 30: Playback

    Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker Select Wheel (BRIGHT) Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Stop (5) Button Load a tape ( Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback, press 4/6. •To stop playback, press 5. •Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.

  • Page 31: Features

    Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is displayed. Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders. TBC (Time Base Corrector): fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes. Factory-preset: TBC is engaged.

  • Page 32: Connections

    These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO Basic Connections Use optional Video and Audio cables. Connector cover* Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO Connection For Tape Dubbing Use optional Video and Audio cables.

  • Page 33: Basic Connections

    Basic Connections Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

  • Page 34: Using The Cassette Adapter

    Compartment door Compact video cassette Recording safety hole PLAYBACK Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.

  • Page 35: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE LENS COVER Open/Close Ring BATTERY RELEASE Set to “OFF”. PUSH Button EJECT Switch NOTES: Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer. 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 Charger, etc.) and clock battery;...
  • Page 37 After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The diopter needs to be adjusted ( The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus ( pg.

  • Page 38: Index

    3 4 5 6 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators &...

  • Page 39: Stop Button [Stop]

    Clock Battery Slot ... pg. 10 Tripod Mounting Socket ... are located beneath the such as a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal. pg. 9 pg.

  • Page 40: Indications

    Indications During Recording Tape Remaining Time ... Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end. Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ... Program AE Indicator ... Displayed at for approx. 2 seconds when Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then only the indicator remains at Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ...

  • Page 41: Indications During Playback

    These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the warning remains after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured.

  • Page 42: Cautions

    American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 43 Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazard ..do not burn..

  • Page 44: Main Unit

    Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. (cont.)

  • Page 45: Terms

    TERMS AC Power Adapter/Charger ... pg. 8, 9 Animation Recording ... pg. 27 Auto Date Record ... pg. 25 Auto Focus ... pg. 28 Auto Shut Off ... pg. 15, 30 Battery Pack ... pg. 8, 9, 42 Brighten The Image ... pg. 26 Brighten The LCD Monitor ...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    General Format Power source Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off LCD monitor on, viewfinder on Video light Signal system Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed Recording time (max.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions (W x H x D)

  • Page 47: Optional Accessories

    ) Cassettes TC-40/30/20 • Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 48: Español

    Batería BN-V11U, BN-V12U o BN-V20U Marcas Indicador CHARGE (carga) Conector DC OUT Batería BN-V11U aprox. 1 h 10 min BN-V12U (opcional) aprox. 1 h 10 min BN-V20U (opcional) aprox. 1 h 50 min ATENCION: La carga de la batería sin que esté completamente agotada afectará a la capacidad original de ésta. Efectué el procedimiento abajo para descargar totalmente la batería antes de recargarla.
  • Page 49 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC. ALIMENTACION Enganche. Empuje. BATTERY RELEASE Utilización de la batería Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la cámara de video...

  • Page 50: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit.

  • Page 51: Warranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
  • Page 52 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 1299MKV...

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