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JVC GR-AXM225 Instructions Manual

JVC GR-AXM225 Instructions Manual

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JVC
COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AXM225
ComnactVHS
Ivllsl_
INSTRUCTIONS
For customer
Use:
Enter below the Model
NO. and Serial No. which
is located on the
bottonl of cabinet. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
ENGLISH
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2 - 5
QUICK
OPERATION
GUIDE
6
MAJOR
FEATURES
7
PROVIDED
ACCESSORIES
7
BasicRetarding ..........................
14
Basic Feafares ...........................
1G
AdvancedFeafnres ......................
20
BasicPJayback ...........................
30
Feafnrns ..................................
31
(annedions ...............................
32
UsingThe (ossefte Adapter ...........
34
USER MAINTENANCE
35
TROUBLESHOOTING
38 - 3"7
INDEX
38 - 4-]
(onfrals, Connedors And
indicators ...............................
38
indications ................................
40
CAUTIONS
42 - 44
TERMS
45
SPECIFICATIONS
48
- 4"7
ESPANOL
48 - 49
FOR SERVICING
(Only in U.S.A.)
50
WARRANTY
(Only in U.S.A.)
51
LYT0538-001A

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH COMPACT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 - 5 VHS CAMCORDER QUICK OPERATION GUIDE MAJOR FEATURES GR-AXM225 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES BasicRetarding ......Basic Feafares ......AdvancedFeafnres ...... ComnactVHS BasicPJayback ......Ivllsl_ Feafnrns ........(annedions ....... UsingThe (ossefte Adapter ... USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 38 - 3"7 INDEX 38 - 4-] (onfrals, Connedors And...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear C ustomer, Thanl< you for p urchasing the IVC Crlmpact VHS c amcorder. Before use, [)lease 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...
  • Page 3 The EPA certified RBR( _ Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when tal<en ()tit of service...

  • Page 4: Antenna Installation Instructions

    5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. o Do not block the openings by placing the product on a But improper use c aR1...
  • Page 5 SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing If your pr()duct is not ()perating c()rrectly or exhibits To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cat_, marl<ed change in perf()riT/ance and you are unable stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may t\dl, causing t() restore normal operation...

  • Page 6: Supply Power

    SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Hook on. ' Push in. PUSH Button EJECT Switch BATTERY RELEASE Ush_g the battery Pack Open the L(D monitor fully. Hook its end to the canlcorder tile (_) and push Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. battery pacls in until it locks in place ®.
  • Page 7 Picture Stabilizer (_-_ pg. | 8) ProgramAE with Special Effects (_-_ pg. 21) [] Electronic Fog Filter [] ND Effect [] Sepia [] Twilight [] Sports [] Nega/Posi [] 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter (_-_pg. 31) TBC (Time Base Corrector) Digital Hyper Zoom (_ pg.

  • Page 8: The Battery Pack

    Power Battery pad( BN-V11U, BN-V12U or BN-V20U This camcorder's 3-way power supply system lets you Marks chor)se the most appropriate source of Dower. Do not LlSe provided pr)wer supply units with other equipment. To AC outlet CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure you unplug the camcorder's...

  • Page 9: Using A Car Battery

    USING THE BATTERY PACK Hooh on, Hool< its end to the camcorder (_ and push the battery Push in, pacl< in until it Iocl<s in place ®. If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack...
  • Page 10 Switch off the unit's power and remove tile power supply unit (battery pack, A( Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder. Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have Battery holder the "+"...

  • Page 11: Date/Time Settings

    Date/Time Settings Set tile Power Switch to "PRO.". Tile power lamp comes Press MENU. The Menu Screen al)pears. Rotate tile Select Wheel to move tile highlight bar to "NEXT" in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Select w hr_eel Menu Screen 2.

  • Page 12: Recording Mode Setting

    Recording M odeSetting Set depending on your preference. EP for more than 1 second. "SP" (Standard Pby) provides higher picture and srlund quality and is better et tile Power Switch to "AUTO" or "PRO.". Press SP/ for dt bb iS, while "EP"...

  • Page 13: Grip Adjustment

    GripAdjustment Lever _Owl_r Zoonl ,Recording P_lss your right hand through the loop and grasp the Start/Stop Bulton grip. Separate Adjust so that your thumb the Velcro strip. and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

  • Page 14: Shooting Whilewatching T He Lcd Monitor

    LENS COVER Open/Close Ring NOTE: You should already have perk>m_ed the i_n)cedur_s listed below, !f not, do so before o*ntinuing. • Power (_ r pg. 8) e Recording Mode Setting (_ / i)_, 12) • LoadA (assett_ (_ / pg, •...

  • Page 15: Journalistic Shooting

    NOTES: • Wherl the Power Switch is set to CAMERA arid the LCD monitor is operled at arl angle _f60 degrees more, the LCD morfitor switd_es on and the viewfinder switd_es off automatically to save power, • The cassett_ hoht_r carlrlot be opened unless...
  • Page 16 FEATURE:Zooming Zoom in (T: Telephoto) PURPOSE: To produce tile zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom out (W: Wkle angle) ZOOIT/. OPERATION: Zoom Slide the Power...
  • Page 17 5 SEC, REC Button PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. RETAKE OPERATION: 1) Set the Power Switch to "( AMERA" ("AUTO" Button "PRO."). 2) Press _ and release quicldy during the Record Standby mode. mTape is rewound for approx.
  • Page 18 FEATURE: Picture Stabiffzer PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: Press P. STABILIZER. "C_,/appears. [] To switch off the Picture Stabilizet_ press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears. NOTES: • Accurat_ stabi/ization not be possible if hand shake is e_*wessiw, _r uncl_r the lb/Iowing corlditions:...
  • Page 19 FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: Set L[GHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required: Turns offthe light. AUTO Automatically turns on the light when camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is tulrned on.

  • Page 20: Fade/Wipe Effects

    Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in wr)rks at recording start, and tLide- or EFFECT wipe-out worl<s at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode. Set the Power Switch to "PRO.". Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode's name and indication...
  • Page 21 E 21 Program AI:WithSpecial Effects Set tile Power Switch to "PRO.". P.AE Press FAE repeatedly until tile desired mode's name and indication appear. They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then tile name disappears so that only the indication remains. The mode is activate(].
  • Page 22 UsingMenusForDetaledAdjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy_to_use, omscreen menu system that simpl flies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. Set the Power Switch to "PRO.". Menu access depends on tile function you select. If you select the functions from the "Menu Screen...

  • Page 23: Tele Macro

    MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel FOCUS Refer to "Focusing" (_ / pg. 28). Refer to "Exposure ( rlntrol" (_Z_ pg. 26). EXPOSURE M.W.B. Refer to "White Balance Adjustment" and "Manual White Balance Operation" (z7 pg. 29). WiDE Does not display black bars.

  • Page 24: Demo Mode

    24EN Menu Screen AvaiJabJe Using The MENU Button (cont.) TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on tlqe tape used (_-T _ pg. 12). REC TiME Refer to "Animation" and "Time-Lal}se" (_-7 _ pg. 27). INT. TiME Refer to "Time-Lapse"...

  • Page 25: Date/Time Insert

    Date/Time insert Set the Power Switch to "PRO.". Allows you to displ_y the date and time in the color monitor, cal_/corder a conllected Press the Select Wheel to display tile Menu Screen. well as to record them manually automatically. You should have already performed the Date/...

  • Page 26: Exposure Control

    26 ....ExposureControl This feature automatically adjusts the iris fllr the best awfi lable picture quality, but yr)LI can override it _llqd make the adjustment manually. Manual exprlsure adjustment recr)FnFnended in the following situations: _ji_iii_;!!i_ilili!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!_!i_i_ • _Vherl shooting using rever_e fighting or wherl background...
  • Page 27 NOTES: Animfi0n Belbre pertbrming the lblh*wing steps, make sure that: You can shoot a series (>fpictures, each slightly different, • The Power Switch is set to "PRO. ". of the same object for a brief period of time. ® The camcorJer is in the Reo;rrl-Standby Press MENU.

  • Page 28: Auto Focus

    2SEN Focusing Focus detedion zone AUTO FOCUS The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. Howevel_ correct k>cus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
  • Page 29 WhiteBdance A djustment Manud While BdanceOperafi0n A term that refers to the correctness of color Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under reproduction under various lighting, lithe white various types of lighting. balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately Follow steps 1 through 4 of tile white...
  • Page 30 Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Set tile Power Switch to "PLAY". To start playbacl<, press ll_/l II. oTo stop playback, press III. L >ac a tape (_-/pg 10}. • Press _ to rewind, or I_1_ to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: •...
  • Page 31 TFocking." Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen [',STABILIZER Button during playbacl<. Factory-preset is Auto Tracl<ing. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press RAE and EFFECT simultaneously. "MT" appears. EFFECT Button 2) Press RAE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear.
  • Page 32 These _re some basic types of connections. When m_fl<ing connections, refer _dso to your VCR _u_d TV instruction manuals. Use optional Video and Audio cables. To Video Output Co_nec_orcover* Use optional Video and Audio cables. To AUDIO Connedor cover* * When connecting the cables, open this cover.
  • Page 33 Tape Dubbin 9 Following tile illustration ()n pg. 32, connect tile camcorder and tile VCR. (onnect tilecamcorder toaTVor V(R as Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY", shown intileillustration (¢ ,* pg. _2). turn ()n the VCR's power, and insert the If using a VCR .
  • Page 34 Cassette Adapter ( VHSP[aypak) Use this t() play bacl< 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 perl(_rms tape loading and unloading.

  • Page 35: After Use

    After Use LENS COVER Open/Close Ring Turn off the carncorder. Open the L(D monitor fully. Slide EJECTto open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder. (lose and loci< the L(D monitor. BATTERY RELEASE Slide BATTERY RELEASEto remove the battery pacl<.
  • Page 36 • Remove the cassette and discr)nnect tile Dower source, then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Recording cannot be performed. • Make...
  • Page 37 If tile error number still al)pears in the\'iewfindet_ consuh your nearest JVC: dealer. The image is out of focus. o Tile diopter needs to be adjusted (_-:_ pg. 13). • The scene being shot is adversely...
  • Page 39 Controk Connectors Diopter Adjustment ( ontrol ...._-_ pg. 13 DC IN Connector........_T _ pg. 9 The connectors l_ to _ are located beneath _2) Lens Cover Open/(lose Ring ...._--_ pg. 14 cover. (_ Video Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/()NI ......
  • Page 40 i.dicafio.s Duri.gRecordi.g ® ® Tape Remaining Time ......_T_ pg. 1 5 Recording Indicator ......_T_ pg. 14 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end. Picture Stabilizer Indicator ...._T_ pg. 18 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) .._-T _ pg. 12 •...
  • Page 41 EN4 1 indications Duri.gPlayback (_ Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded. Indicator ........_T* pg. _1 Tape Counter........_T* pg. _1 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) .._T* pg. 12 Tape Running Indicator : Playback I_1_ : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search : Rewind/Shuttle Search...
  • Page 42 • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. • It is recoiT/iT/ended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. General Battery Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not...

  • Page 43: Battery Packs

    Cassettes Battery Packs The battery pacl<s are nickel-cadmium To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: or nicl<el metal-hydride batteries. Before using tile supplied battery pacl< 1. During use... or an optional battery pacl<, be sure to ...

  • Page 44: Main Unit

    44EN Main Unit LCD Monitor 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, 1. For safety, NOT,,, DO NOT..open the camcorder's chassis..push it strongly or apply any shocl<s..disassemble or modify the unit..place the camcorder with the L(D monitor on ...
  • Page 45 AC Power Adapter/( harger ......pg. 8, 9 Manual Focus ..........pg. 28 Animation Recording ........pg. 27 Menu Screen ......... pg. 22 Auto Date Record ......... pg. 25 Auto Focus ............ pg. 28 Auto Shut Off .......... pg. 15, 30 Effect Mode ..........
  • Page 46 Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption LCD monitor off, vlewfinder : 4.2 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder : 4.6 W LCD monitor on, vlewfinder : 5.2 W Video light : 3.0 W Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system...
  • Page 47 Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada AC 120 V_,, 60 Hz Other countries AC 110 V to 240 V_, 50 Hz/60 Power consumption Output DC 8.5 V ---==,1.3 A Charge DC 6.3 V ---==,1.8 A Charging system Constant current, peak detection, timer controlled Dimensions (W x H x D)

  • Page 48: Uso De La Bateria

    Alimentaci6n Bateffa BN-VI I U, BN-VI 2U o BN-V20U Esta c_r_)ala de video posee un sistema de alimentaci6n v/as que le permite seleccionar la fuerlte de alimentaci6n apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentaci6n suministradas con otro equipo. CARGA DE LA BATER[A Aseg(Jrese de desconectar el cable CC de la c_frnara de video del adaptador/cargador...
  • Page 49 Si la unidad comienza a funcionar real, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de IVC. ALIMENTAClON INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO ) Engandle, ) Empuje. Bot6n PUSH Conmutador EJECT BATTERY RELEASE U'6lizaci6n de [a baterla Abra el monitor LCD completamente.
  • Page 50 Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641 If you ship the product... Pack your JVC unit in the original cad;on 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: Limited Warranty

    OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or reptace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and repIacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
  • Page 52 VICTOR COMPANY JAPAN, UMITED [_q _ Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT@ 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. L_J _ 1299MKV_UNSYP...

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