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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER VIDEOCAMARA VHS COMPACTO CÂMERA VHS COMPACTA GR-AX937 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES LYT0002-080A...
- 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 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 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
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER 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
REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Program AE with Special Effects ( pg. 18) Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release Electronic Fog Filter Sepia Twilight Sports 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter 1/2000 sec. -
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 ... 12 Grip Adjustment ... 13 Shoulder Strap Attachment... 13 Tripod Mounting ... -
Page 8: Getting Started
CHG. (charge) indicator Marks POWER indicator indicator REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator Charge marker ** CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. - 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 NEAR – G a i n U p Te l e M a c ro I n te rv a l T i m e r R ec Ti m e Menu Screen J L I P I D N O . Ta l l y S e t C ha ra c t e r D ate / T i m e... -
Page 12: Tape Length Setting
SP-EP recording mode button T20•30•40 tape length select button Set POWER to “CAMERA”. Tape length indicator Recording mode indicator Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. -
Page 13: Grip Adjustment
Recording Start/Stop button 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 14: Recording
Tape remaining time indicator *- - -min 25min (Now calculating) 120min 119min 3min Power indicator 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking) POWER Start/Stop button Tally lamp NOTES: A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force. The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown. -
Page 15: Basic Features
RECORDING Basic Features Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator Zoom Level indicator RETAKE (R/F) Power Zoom Lever FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom. - Page 16 QUICK REC RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Quick Rec PURPOSE: To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs. OPERATION: 1) During Record–Standby, press and release QUICK REC. Recording starts, and after 5-second record- ing is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode automatically.
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Page 17: Video Light
(1 ft.) 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. ) does not blink in the pg. 19) is engaged, the... -
Page 18: Advanced Features
1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. Sepia Viewfinder Mark PROGRAM AE FAR NEAR select dial – RECORDING Advanced Features 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. - Page 19 DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL 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 White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock, Exposure Control and MENU RELEASE...
- Page 20 Focus detection zone PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
- Page 21 Power zoom lever NEAR 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 22: Picture Stabilizer
P. STABILIZER Exposure Level Indicator – To brighten the image – To darken the image RECORDING Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica- tion. ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER Press P.STABILIZER. “ •To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P.STABILIZER. -
Page 23: Standby Mode
[Ex. : Black Fader] FADE IN FADE OUT Function indication After Fade/Wipe 2 sec. Mosaic Fader Black Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe (No indication) SELECT button PROGRAM AE select dial SET button 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 24 Title No indication SELECT PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Wide Wide mode This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.
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Page 25: Character Generator
MENU PROGRAM AE select dial Gai n Up S . L X T el e Ma c r o O FF In ter va l Ti m e r O FF R ec Ti m e O FF J LI P I D NO . T al l y Se t Char ac te r D ate / Ti m e... - Page 26 SELECT PROGRAM AE select dial Date display Time display Date-off mode (No indication) The characters you have set using Character Generator Date display Auto Date Record mode DEC 25.97 Auto date record mode Time display PM10:50:00 Date/Time display DEC 25.97 PM10:50:00 Example of stored characters RECORDING...
- Page 27 White balance mode indicator No indication (Auto) SELECT PROGRAM AE select dial NOTES: To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press SET until the indication disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to “AUTO LOCK”. Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned off and on again, or when the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been changed.
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Page 28: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MENU Ga i n U p Te l e Ma c r o In t e r v a l Ti m e r R e c Ti m e J LI P I D NO . Ta l l y Se t C ha r a c te r D a t e / Ti m e EN D :M E N U KE Y... - Page 29 MENU Gain Up S.LX NORM Tele Macro Interval Timer 1min 5min 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 30 Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator MENU NEAR – Tally lamp Gain U p S. LX Tele M acro In terval Tim er R ec T im e JLIP ID NO. Tally S et Ch ar acter D ate/Ti m e E ND :M ENU KEY 1/2s 1/4s...
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Page 31: Start Recording
Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode and the recording mode is set to “SP”... -
Page 32: Playback
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. 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 33: Basic Connections
PLAYBACK Basic Connections To AUDIO and When VIDEO connectors connecting the cables, open Audio and Video the jack cover. cables (optional) To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors To AUDIO, VIDEO and RF DC OUT connectors RF unit RF-V5U (optional) NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack. -
Page 34: Basic Playback
STOP POWER Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator M-1:23:45 : Playback : Fast-Forward/ : Rewind/Reverse : Still Playback Tape counter NOTE: PLAY/PAUSE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. -
Page 35: Features
PLAYBACK Features – COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE STOP 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: Editing
When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. Audio and Video cable (optional) VCR (Recording deck) Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the PLAY/PAUSE camcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING Power switch 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. -
Page 37: 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 38 REW/FF STOP CANCEL Open the cover To AUDIO To J terminal and VIDEO (JLIP) out connectors Editing cable Audio and (optional, 3.5ø Video cable mini-plug cable) (optional) To AUDIO To Remote and VIDEO IN PAUSE connectors To Pause-In VCR (Recording deck) RM-V700U (optional) 0:00:25...
- Page 39 ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder) IN OUT EDITED TAPE (VCR) EDIT STOP AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.
- Page 40 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. Lock hole RM-V705U (provided) BUTTONS Infrared beam transmitting window...
- 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.
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Page 42: Using Remote Control Unit Insert Editing
COUNTER R/M POWER Tape Counter M-0:23:45 Insert editing indicator Viewfinder START/STOP PLAY PAUSE INSERT RM-V700U (optional) USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. -
Page 43: Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder M-0:05:20 Mike To MIC (capped) PLAY PAUSE A. DUB RM-V700U RM-V705U (optional) (provided) Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). ** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg. -
Page 44: User Maintenance
LENS COVER open/close switch Set to “POWER OFF” BATT. RELEASE EJECT PUSH Remove After Use Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH. -
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 After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the view- finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The diopter needs to be adjusted ( The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus ( pg.
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Page 47: Index
INDEX Viewfinder 120min REC SP 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 48: Controls
Controls Diopter Adjustment ... QUICK REC Button ... Power Zoom Lever ... BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ... Recording Start/Stop Button ... POWER Switch ... STOP Button ... Tape Length [T20•30•40] Select Button ... COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory] Button ... EDIT Button ... Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select Button ... -
Page 49: Connectors
Random Assemble Editing ( •It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer. Information (in English) is also available at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ External MIC jack (capped) ... -
Page 50: Terms
AC Power Adapter ... pg. 8 Animation Recording ... pg. 31, 41 Audio Dubbing ... pg. 43 Auto Date Record ... pg. 26 Auto Focus ... pg. 20 Auto Mode Lock Mode ... pg. 19 Auto Mode Release Mode ... pg. 19 Battery Pack ... -
Page 51: 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. General Battery Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted. -
Page 52: 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 53: Specifications
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U •Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U 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. - Page 55 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0297TOV...