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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER VIDEOCAMARA VHS COMPACTO CÂMERA VHS COMPACTA GR-AX837/GR-AX537 GR-AX437/GR-AX237 (GR-AX837/AX537 shown.) INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES LYT0002-079A...
- 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 – GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME Menu Screen JLIP ID NO. SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME END :MENU KEY JA N 1 .00 Set Time and Date Screen CANCEL Date Month/Day/Year Time 12-hour indication with AM or PM Date/Time Setting SELECT MODE... -
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 Power zoom switch Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in/out effect. OPERATION: Zoom In 1) Push the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out 1) Push the switch up toward “W”. - Page 16 RETAKE (R/F) RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last record- ing. OPERATION: 1) Press “ during the Record–Standby mode. •Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
- Page 17 (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...
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Page 18: Advanced Features
1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. SEPIA Viewfinder FAR NEAR – 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. •... -
Page 19: Exposure Control
DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide ( for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. - 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: Start Recording
Function indication Fade-Standby indication SELECT button PROGRAM AE select dial SET button FADE IN FADE OUT RECORDING Fader This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and FADE fade-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode. -
Page 23: Instant Titles
Title indication TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS No indication OUR NEW BABY SELECT WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS MENU The characters you have set using Character Generator PROGRAM AE select dial GAIN UP S.LX TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO. - Page 24 SELECT PROGRAM AE select dial Auto Date Record mode Date-off mode Character Generator Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE Auto date record Auto date record mode executed Date display Date/Time display DEC 25.97 PM 10:50 DEC 25.97 Character Generator SET CHAR No Characters Example of stored stored...
- Page 25 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 on and off again, or when the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been changed.
- Page 26 MENU GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO. SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME END :MENU KEY GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO. SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME END :MENU KEY PAUSE If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings, this mark appears in the viewfinder.
- Page 27 MENU GAIN UP S.LX NORM TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER 15 S 30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN REC TIME 1/4 S 1/2 S 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.
- Page 28 Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator – Tally lamp GAIN UP S.LX TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO. SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME END :MENU KEY 1/2S 1/4S 5MIN 1MIN RECORDING Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING START/STOP and the actual start of recording.
- Page 29 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”...
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Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Basic Playback
STOP POWER Recording mode indicator Tape running M-1:23:45 indicator : Playback : Fast-Forward/ : Rewind/Reverse Tape counter : Still Playback 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 33: Features
NOTES: To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both + and – buttons simultaneously. Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders. FEATURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. -
Page 34: 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 35: 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 36 REW/FF STOP CANCEL Open the cover To AUDIO To J terminal and VIDEO (JLIP) out connectors Editing cable (optional, 3.5ø Audio and mini-plug cable) Video cable (optional) To Remote To AUDIO PAUSE and VIDEO IN connectors To Pause-In VCR (Recording deck) RM-V700U (optional) 0:00:25...
- Page 37 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.
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Page 38: Using Remote Control Unit (Gr-Ax837 Only)
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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. NOTE: The remote controls cannot operate GR-AX537/AX437/AX237. - Page 39 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor (GR-AX837 only) 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 40: Insert Editing
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT COUNTER R/M POWER Tape Counter M-1:23:45 Insert editing indicator Viewfinder START/STOP PLAY PAUSE INSERT RM-V700U RM-V705U (provided (optional) with GR-AX837 only) (GR-AX837 only) (cont.) 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 41: Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder M-0:05:20 Mike PLAY PAUSE A. DUB RM-V700U RM-V705U (provided (optional) with GR-AX837 only) 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 42: 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 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 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 45: Index
INDEX Viewfinder REC SP FADE Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning/Remaining Tape Time ... When no cassette is inserted or when Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording, the Cassette ( )Warning blinks. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is displayed. -
Page 46: Controls
Controls Diopter Adjustment ... 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 47: 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/ DC IN Jack ... -
Page 48: Terms
AC Power Adapter ... pg. 8 Animation Recording ... pg. 29, 39 Audio Dubbing ... pg. 41 Auto Date Record ... pg. 24 Auto Focus ... pg. 20 Auto Mode Lock Mode ... pg. 18 Auto Mode Release Mode ... pg. 18 Battery Pack ... -
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. General Battery Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted. -
Page 50: 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 51: Specifications
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. E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. - Page 52 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0197TOV...