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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AXM25 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. LYT0002-0K8A...
- 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 ( pg.
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Page 3: Important Product Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful func- tions. 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 4 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.
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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: Major Features
16) • Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) C-P7U • Shoulder Strap Cassettes marked MAJOR FEATURES pg. 18) Zoom-in Zoom-out pg. 39 – 41) •Battery Pack • DC Cord BN-V11U •Lithium Battery CR2025 can be used with this camcorder. pg. 24) -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Power ... 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 10 Date/Time Setting ... 11 Tape Length Setting ... 12 Recording Mode Setting ... 12 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 13 Grip Adjustment ... 14 Shoulder Strap Attachment... 14 Tripod Mounting ... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Push in. BN-V25U 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 9 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...
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Page 10: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
Set POWER to “CAMERA”. 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 11: Date/Time Setting
MENU PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder G a i n U p Te l e M a c ro Menu Screen I n ter v a l T i m e r R ec Ti m e J L I P I D N O . -
Page 12: Tape Length Setting
T20•30•40 tape length select button SP-EP recording mode button Set POWER to “CAMERA”. Tape length indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder Recording mode indicator Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. SET TAPE LENGTH Press T20•30•40 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. -
Page 13: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
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 14: Grip Adjustment
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. GETTING STARTED... -
Page 15: Recording
If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function ( recording so you don’t erase any of it. The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed. While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker. -
Page 16: Shooting While Watching The Lcd Monitor
Switch 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 in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it. -
Page 17: Start Recording
BRIGHT dial Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. -
Page 18: Basic Features
Zoom-in Power zoom lever FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: Zoom-out NOTES: Zoom indicator Zoom Level indicator RECORDING Basic Features Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom. - Page 19 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 to start recording.
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Page 20: Advanced Features
1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. Sepia LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. - Page 21 Viewfinder indication 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; Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B. (Manual...
- Page 22 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 NEAR Power zoom lever PROGRAM AE select dial Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.
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Page 24: Picture Stabilizer
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds Switch off Picture Stabilizer 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 25: Standby Mode
[Ex. : Black Fader] FADE IN FADE OUT Function indication LCD monitor or viewfinder Fade/Wipe Mosaic Fader After 2 sec. Black Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe (No indication) Slide Wipe SET button SEL. button PROGRAM AE select dial NOTES: Pressing and holding the Recording Start/ Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected. -
Page 26: Instant Titles
Press SET. RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN Press SET again while “ 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. DISPLAY... -
Page 27: Character Generator
MENU button NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Gai n Up S . L X T el e Ma cr o O FF In te r v a l Ti m e r O FF R ec Ti m e O FF J LI P I D NO . - Page 28 SEL. repeatedly until “ To recall the display, press SET again. AUTO DATE RECORD Auto Date Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations: •After changing the date. •After loading a cassette.
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Page 29: Manual White Balance Adjustment
SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually pg. 23). ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Press SET until “MWB”... -
Page 30: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings, this mark appears. RECORDING Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more NEAR detailed camcorder settings. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. - Page 31 Rec Time 1/4s 1/2s JLIP ID NO. This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07. Tally Set Character Allows you to input characters.
- Page 32 You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you NEAR 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 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...
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Page 34: Playback
If you want to turn down the volume... Turn the dial toward “–”. NOTES: Forward Search The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 Search minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the power switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY. -
Page 35: Features
PLAYBACK Features STOP PLAY/PAUSE COUNTER R/M FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press either +/– button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both + and –... -
Page 36: Basic Connections
Audio and Video cables between the 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 37: Using The Cassette Adapter
Recording safety hole Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) 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: Editing
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. To AUDIO and... -
Page 39: 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 40 -- : -- : -- COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to “PLAY”. PREPARE VCR Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).
- Page 41 END AUTOMATIC EDITING When all selected scenes have been copied, the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode. Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT. •When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio/video cable.
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Page 42: User Maintenance
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover. EJECT Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. CLEAN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth. -
Page 43: 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 44 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.
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Page 45: Index
INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder REC SP LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications * Cassette Warning/Remaining Tape 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. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is displayed. -
Page 46: Controls
INDEX Controls 5 7 9 T W R &... -
Page 47: Connectors
Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 19 • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device pg. 34 such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your nearest JVC pg. 34 dealer. pg. 25 DC IN Jack ... -
Page 48: Terms
AC Power Adapter ... pg. 8 Animation Recording ... pg. 33 Auto Date Record ... pg. 28 Auto Focus ... pg. 22 Auto Mode Lock Mode ... pg. 21 Auto Mode Release Mode ... pg. 21 Battery Pack ... pg. 8, 49 Brighten the Image ... -
Page 49: Cautions
AC wall outlet other than 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 50: Lcd Monitor
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 51: Specifications
This camcorder can use the RM-V700U only for R.A. Edit with a non-JVC VCR. 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. -
Page 52: Español
Indicador CHG. (carga) Marcas Indicador POWER Indicador END Interruptor REFRESH Indicador REFRESH BATT. RELEASE Marcador de carga **INDICADOR DE CARGA Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre la batería para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargado o no. Los dos colores suministrados (rojo y negro), le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga. - Page 53 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. BATT. RELEASE Utilización de la batería Enganche el extremo superior de la batería en la videocámara. (Procedimiento para carga: P.
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Page 54: For Servicing
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 55: Warranty
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 56 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0597TOV...