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JVC GR-AX280 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX480
GR-AX280
(The camcorder
illustrations appearing
in the illustrations are
of the GR-AX480.)
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Basic Recording ...................... 14
Basic Features ........................ 16
Advanced Features .................. 20
With Special Effects ................. 20
Fader ........................................ 22
Wide ........................................ 22
Super LoLux (Gain Up) .............. 23
Instant Titles ............................. 23
Character Generator ................. 24
Detailed Adjustment ................ 25
Focusing ................................... 28
Exposure Control ....................... 30
Adjustment ............................. 31
Self-Timer ................................. 32
Animation ................................. 33
Time Lapse ................................ 33
Basic Playback ....................... 34
Features ............................... 35
Basic Connections .................... 38
Insert Editing ......................... 46
Audio Dubbing ........................ 47
Viewfinder Indications .............. 51
PAL
Controls ............................... 52
Connectors ............................ 52
Indicators ............................. 52
Other Parts ........................... 52
Terms .................................. 54
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX480 GR-AX280 (The camcorder illustrations appearing in the illustrations are of the GR-AX480.) INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS GETTING STARTED RECORDING Basic Recording ... 14 Basic Features ... 16 Advanced Features ... 20 Programme AE With Special Effects ... 20 Fader ...
  • Page 2 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 Table Of Contents ( cover page).
  • Page 3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger.

  • Page 4: Major Features

    Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles, Menu Adjustment (Focus, Exposure Control and so on.) •DC Cord • Editing Cable •Lithium Battery CR2025 x2 for GR-AX480 (clock operation and remote control unit) x1 for GR-AX280 (clock operation) pg. 18) Zoom-out (GR-AX480 only)

  • Page 5: Quick Operation Guide

    Hook on. BATT. RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure, Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs. USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook on. ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place. DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

  • Page 7: Using Ac Power

    The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG. indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. To DC IN jack...
  • Page 8 GETTING STARTED Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit. OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab.
  • Page 9 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO AUTO EXPOSURE DATE TIME 1. 1. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen DATE TIME YEAR 1998 MONTH 24-hour TIME 22:50 indication EXIT DATE/TIME Setting Menu...

  • Page 10: Recording Mode Setting

    Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH EXIT TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25.
  • Page 11 Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape. The cassette holder can’t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.
  • Page 12 Power Zoom Button Recording Start/Stop Button Set POWER to “CAMERA”. GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Button.
  • Page 13 Then tighten the screw. CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod. , then fold it back...

  • Page 14: Recording

    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 camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. •The scene you’re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”...
  • Page 15 Retake function ( the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed. pg. 10).

  • Page 16: Basic Features

    Zoom-in Zoom indicator bar Power Zoom button Select Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW EXIT ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu FEATURE:...
  • Page 17 FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. 2) Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording. Pressing “F” forwards the tape and pressing “R” reverses 3) Press Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
  • Page 18 30 cm. 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. RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Video Light (GR-AX480 only)
  • Page 19 To recall the display, engage the Record-Standby mode and press DATE/TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears. AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations: After changing the date.

  • Page 20: Advanced Features

    1 second later, the mode is activated. SEPIA After 1 sec. Select Dial RECORDING Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of Viewfinder shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark.
  • Page 21 LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode 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; DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.

  • Page 22: Fader

    Fade-in Viewfinder EFFECT After 2 sec. FADER EFFECT WIDE Viewfinder NOTE (for Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, and Instant Titles) When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings (Fade-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Titles : off). Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK, the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK.

  • Page 23: Super Lolux(Gain Up)

    NORM : To record a subject in a dimly lit environ- : Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left.

  • Page 24: Character Generator

    Select Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT MENU BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE MENU END CHARACTER A B C D E F G H I...

  • Page 25: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

    The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE” are not available while in the Record mode. For GR-AX280: The tally lamp is not built-in. “TALLY LAMP” in the Menu Screen is always set to “OFF” and cannot be set to “ON”.
  • Page 26 •When an object is in various shades of the same colour. •When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors. In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment ( Allows you to set the zooming speed ( pg.
  • Page 27 Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters ( CHARACTER This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a JLIP ID NO. computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

  • Page 28: Focusing

    ( pg. 16). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend- ing on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. When Tele Macro ( camcorder will not zoom out automatically. ” appears.
  • Page 29 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO 25. 12. 98 DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH No indication M. W. B. AUTO during ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT recording Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO MANU No indication EXIT during Focus Menu Screen...

  • Page 30: Exposure Control

    Select Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen EXPOSURE AUTO MANU EXIT Exposure Menu Screen Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image –...

  • Page 31: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    PREPARE WHITE OBJECT Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper. SELECT MWB Follow step 1 through 3 of the above, select “MWB”.

  • Page 32: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer You 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 performing the following steps.

  • Page 33: Animation

    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 MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

  • Page 34: Playback

    Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTE: The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

  • Page 35: Features

    Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears. NOTES: When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is displayed. Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.
  • Page 36 STOP FEATURE: PURPOSE: COUNTER R/M OPERATION: PLAY/PAUSE NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: PLAYBACK Features (cont.) Still Playback To pause during playback. 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again. Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback.

  • Page 37: Using The Cassette Adapter

    Recording safety hole 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.

  • Page 38: Basic Connections

    VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR. SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

  • Page 39: Tape Dubbing

    VCR. SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. FIND EDIT-IN POINT Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press PAUSE on the camcorder. START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s...

  • Page 40: Using Remote Control Unit (Gr-Ax480 Only)

    USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible.
  • Page 41 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

  • Page 42: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]

    REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this one). You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try...

  • Page 43: Make Connections

    CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
  • Page 44 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) PLAY/PAUSE PLAY IN/OUT 0:00:25 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 0:00:25 0:03:18 0:02:33 0:04:11 COUNTER 0:04:11 TOTAL 0:01:13 SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY STOP Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.
  • Page 45 VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order. While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene...

  • Page 46: Insert Editing

    ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step. BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START/STOP.

  • Page 47: Audio Dubbing

    A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode. END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP. NOTES: Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or the edit points will not be accurate.

  • Page 48: User Maintenance

    PUSH. Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close switch to close the lens cover. Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording.
  • Page 50 Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks. 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; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

  • Page 51: Index

    INDEX REC SP 25. 12. 98 Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning / Tape Remaining Time ... When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( warning blinks. When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( lights.
  • Page 52 q w e r & INDEX (cont.)

  • Page 53: Controls

    42 – 45). pg. 11 • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device pg. 10 such as a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC pg. 19 dealer. pg. 36 • JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR pg.

  • Page 54: Terms

    AC Power Adapter ... pg. 6 Animation Recording ... pg. 33, 41 Audio Dubbing ... pg. 47 Auto Date Record ... pg. 19 Auto Focus ... pg. 28 Auto Mode Lock Mode ... pg. 21 Auto Mode Release Mode ... pg. 21 Battery Pack ...

  • Page 55: Cautions

    • When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object. • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. General Battery Precautions •...
  • Page 56 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times. If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC dealer. Important Note: If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    •RF Unit RF-V5E •Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30 •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Some acccessories 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.
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  • Page 60 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0198MKV...

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