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JVC GR-AX860 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX860
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Basic Recording ...................... 14
Basic Features ........................ 15
Video Light ........................... 17
Advanced Features .................. 18
Date/Time Insert .................... 18
Snapshot ................................ 19
(D.I.S.) ................................... 20
Exposure Control .................... 20
Focusing ................................ 22
Effects .................................... 24
Fade/Wipe ............................. 26
Adjustment ............................. 28
Instant Titles........................... 30
Self-Timer .............................. 32
Animation .............................. 33
Time Lapse ............................. 33
Basic Connections .................... 35
Basic Playback ....................... 36
Features ............................... 37
Tape Dubbing ......................... 38
Insert Editing ......................... 42
Audio Dubbing ........................ 43
Controls ............................... 47
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Connectors ............................ 48
Indicators ............................. 48
Other Parts ........................... 48
Viewfinder ............................ 49
Terms .................................. 50
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX860 INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS GETTING STARTED RECORDING Basic Recording ... 14 Basic Features ... 15 Video Light ... 17 Advanced Features ... 18 Date/Time Insert ... 18 Snapshot ... 19 Digital Image Stabilizer (D.I.S.) ... 20 Exposure Control ... 20 White Balance Adjustment ...
  • 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

    REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Programme AE with Special Effects ( pg. 24) Cinema Sepia Twilight High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter Classic Film Strobe Slow Shutter Digital Wipes and Fades pg.

  • Page 5: Quick Operation Guide

    Push in. 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

    2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs. USING THE BATTERY PACK 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 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 light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. DC OUT...
  • Page 8 Set POWER to “CAMERA”. GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock Battery (Lithium) 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 Shooting mode selector MENU NEAR – Set POWER to “CAMERA”. Main Menu Sh i f t Zoo m O F F Screen T e l e M a c r o O FF G a i n U p A G C C ol o r F i l t e r N O R .
  • Page 10 Shooting mode selector MENU NEAR – Main Menu Sh i f t Zoo m Screen T e l e M a c r o G a i n U p C ol o r F i l t e r T a pe L e ng th T i t l e D a te / Ti m e...
  • Page 11 SP/LP Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear Recording Mode Setting Pressing SP/LP alternates the setting between SP (standard play-provides higher picture and sound quality, better for dubbing) and LP (Long Play-more economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP). NOTE: If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
  • Page 12 Recording Start/Stop button GETTING STARTED (cont.) 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 lever.

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery

    Using The RM-V706U Remote Control Unit The RM-V706U full-function MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) 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 is useful when dubbing from the camcorder to your VCR, and it makes additional recording functions possible.

  • Page 14: Recording

    If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function ( the last recording so you don’t erase any of it. The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 8 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is closed.

  • Page 15: Basic Features

    RECORDING Basic Features Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Zoom level indicator Shooting mode selector MENU – NEAR Power zoom lever Main Menu Shift Zoom screen Tele Macro Gain Up Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T45 Title Date/Ti me Sub Menu FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE:...
  • Page 16 START/STOP is pressed. 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. 3) Press RECORDING START/STOP to start recording.

  • Page 17: Video Light

    •When operating, keep a distance of about 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.

  • Page 18: Advanced Features

    DISPLAY 25 .12 .96 Time display Date display Date/Time-off mode Date/Time display Date display 25. 12. 96 Time display 15: 28:43 Date/Time display 25. 12. 96 15: 28:43 RECORDING Date/Time Insert This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV.

  • Page 19: Snapshot

    If you press during RECORD–STANDBY ..a still image is displayed and recorded in the selected mode, then the camcorder re-enters the Record–Standby mode. Motor Drive Function SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Select as in step 1 above.

  • Page 20: Digital Image Stabilizer (D.i.s.)

    If you try to activate this function while DIS is engaged, “ ” blinks, telling you that DIS has been deactivated. Switch off DIS when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

  • Page 21: White Balance Adjustment

    To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the Shooting Mode selector to “FULL AUTO”. Re-adjust the White Balance mode when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or when the Shooting Mode selector’s position has been changed.

  • Page 22: Focusing

    This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially helpful in the following situations: •When things pass between your subject and the camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording. •When you want your subject to be focused, and to appear in a corner of the screen.
  • Page 23 Shooting Mode Selector NEAR Power zoom lever Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ADJUST FOCUS TO FARTHER SUBJECT Press and hold FAR.

  • Page 24: Programme Ae With Special Effects

    Shooting Mode Selector EFFECT/PROG.AE Cinema Sepia Twilight Sports HI.S 1/2000 Classic Film Strobe Slow Shutter Effect menu EFFECT/PROG. AE indicator RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive. Effects can be selected during recording, as well as in Record–Standby.
  • Page 25 When the Sepia or Classic Film effects are activated, pressing MWB (manual white balance) has no effect. When Slow Shutter is activated, Auto Focus may not work properly. When Slow Shutter is activated, bright spots may appear on the screen. This is not a camcorder malfunction.

  • Page 26: Fade/Wipe

    Shooting mode selector FADE/WIPE O F F B l a c k F a d e r B l u e F a d e r Mo s a i c F a d e r S h u t te r W i p e S l i d e W i p e C o r n e r Wi p e P D i s s o l v e...
  • Page 27 — Repeat steps 2 and 3 as you like. NOTES (for Dissolve and Auto Select): Turning off the camcorder will erase the scene stored in memory. When a scene is erased from memory, the symbol indication blinks. The sound for the last recording’s scene is not stored in memory.

  • Page 28: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.

  • Page 29: Main Menu

    Animation and Time-Lapse recording ( JLIP ID NO. This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the JLIP terminal. The numbers range from 01 to 99. NOTES: When the video light’s LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF switch is set to “ON” or “AUTO”, Auto Slow Shutter is disabled.

  • Page 30: Instant Titles

    Shooting mode selector MENU – NEAR Shift Zoom Tele Macr o O FF G ain U p A G C C olor Fil ter NO R . Tape Length Titl e D ate/Ti me Sub M enu O F F H a ppy B irth da y H a ppy H o lid a y s O u r Fa m ily...
  • Page 31 Shooting mode selector MENU – NEAR Ha ppy Bi rthday H a ppy H o lid a ys O u r Fa m ily Mo vie S ta r P art y Tim e Me rry C h rist m a s We dding Da y Congra tul at i ons (S e t C ha ra ct e r)

  • Page 32: Self-Timer

    Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING START/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. ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the Power switch to “CAMERA”.

  • Page 33: Animation

    ” disappears from the viewfinder, or set “Rec Time” in the Sub Menu screen to “OFF”. NOTES: For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode. Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

  • Page 34: Playback

    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.

  • Page 35: Basic Connections

    AUDIO and VIDEO 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 36: Basic Playback

    Tape counter M – 1 : 2 3 : 4 5 PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( pg. 35). LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out.

  • Page 37: Features

    PLAYBACK Features TRACKING PLAY/PAUSE COUNTER R/M STOP PAUSE PLAY RM-V706U (provided) FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen. OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture. To reset TRACKING to the original NOTES: preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously.

  • Page 38: Editing

    Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder’s power switch to PLAY, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
  • Page 39 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 40 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point. NOTES: The RM-V706U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V706U at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons (function apears in parentheses): —...
  • Page 41 R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be... a VCR other than JVC, or a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT connector How to use: — Connect the playback deck and RM-V706U as shown on the left.

  • Page 42: Insert Editing

    SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control. RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for less than 1 second and make sure “M”...

  • Page 43: Audio Dubbing

    If the mike is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur. If the camcorder is connected to the TV, noise may appear on the screen and pictures may become monochrome during Audio Dubbing procedure.

  • Page 44: User Maintenance

    PUSH. Press 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 45: 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. The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding tabs.
  • Page 46 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 47: Index

    INDEX Controls # $ % Controls Multi-Function Control [FAR/NEAR/+/– Buttons] ... EFFECT/PROG.AE Button ... PUSH Button ... Shooting Mode Selector ... DISPLAY Button ... SNAPSHOT MODE Button ... FADE/WIPE Button ... MENU Button ... D.I.S. [Digital Image Stabilizer] Button ... EJECT Switch ...

  • Page 48: Connectors

    •Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 40). •In the future, it will be used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. VIDEO Out Jack ... RF DC OUT Jack ...

  • Page 49: Viewfinder

    INDEX Viewfinder 1 2 3 42min TAPE END Congratulations 25. 12. 95 * & Viewfinder Indications Remaining Tape Time ... Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ... Interval Timer Indicator..Recording Time Indicator ... Snapshot Mode Display ... Tape Length Display ... Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator ...

  • Page 50: Terms

    AC Power Adapter ... pg. 7 Animation Recording ... pg. 33 Audio Dubbing ... pg. 43 Auto Focus ... pg. 22 Battery Pack ... pg. 6 Brighten the Image ... pg. 20 Car Battery ... pg. 7 Cassette Adapter ... pg. 34 Character Generator ...

  • Page 51: Cautions

    • Do not us e near flammable or explosive materials. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC General Battery Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted.

  • Page 52: Main Unit

    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 53: Specifications

    •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. E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 56 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0296TOV...

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