JVC GR-AX370EK Instructions Manual

JVC GR-AX370EK Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX270
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CONTENTS
Basic Recording ......................... 12
Basic Features ........................... 13
Advanced Features...................... 14
Effects ....................................... 14
Exposure Control ........................ 15
Focusing ..................................... 16
Fader ......................................... 18
Wide .......................................... 18
Instant Titles ............................... 19
Character Generator ................... 19
Adjustment ................................ 22
Self-Timer ................................... 24
Animation .................................. 25
Time Lapse ................................. 25
Basic Connections ....................... 27
Basic Playback........................... 28
Features .................................. 29
Tape Dubbing ............................ 30
Viewfinder ................................37
Controls ................................... 38
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Connectors ................................39
Indicators .................................39
Other Parts ...............................39
Terms ......................................40
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER CONTENTS GETTING STARTED GR-AX270 RECORDING Basic Recording ......12 Basic Features ......13 Advanced Features...... 14 Programme AE With Special Effects ........14 Exposure Control ......15 Focusing ........16 Fader ......... 18 Wide .......... 18 Instant Titles ....... 19 Character Generator ....
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK camcorder. Before use, please read the safety HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR camcorder.
  • 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. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery VHS-C video cassette.
  • Page 4 MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER Program Manager pg. 14 – 23) The Logical Choice Programme AE with Special Effects, Exposure Control, Focusing, Fader, Wide, Instant Title, Date/Time Character Insert, White Balance Adjustment, Menu Adjustment The only compact video Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* pg.
  • Page 5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Hook on. EJECT Push in. BATT. RELEASE Insert. PUSH Using the battery pack Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the Slide EJECT. camcorder. (Charging procedure, pg. 6) Insert a video cassette. Push in the battery pack until it locks into Press PUSH.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Power CHG. (charge) indicator This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you Marks choose the most appropriate source of power. POWER To AC outlet NOTES: indicator ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only specified power supply. ●...
  • 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. To AC outlet...
  • Page 8 GETTING STARTED (cont.) 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 Date/Time Setting SELECT MODE MENU First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION Press – to move the highlight bar down to “DATE/ TIME”, then press NEAR.
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting SP-LP recording mode button Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. T30•45•60 tape SET TAPE LENGTH length select button Press T30•45•60 until the required indication appears in the viewfinder. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes (in SP).
  • Page 11 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 12: Recording

    RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Tape remaining time indicator You should already have performed the procedures listed 25MIN *- - -MIN below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) (Now calculating) ● Tape Length setting ( pg. 10) 120MIN ●...
  • Page 13: Basic Features

    RECORDING Basic Features Power zoom switch FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in/out effect. Zoom In OPERATION: 1) Push the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out 1) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: ●...
  • Page 14: Advanced Features

    RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select SEPIA After dial. 1 sec. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the Viewfinder...
  • Page 15: Exposure Control

    DIAL VIEWFINDER DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE MODE SYMBOL INDICATION SYMBOL INDICATION SEPIA SPORTS Sepia Sports Sepia Sports The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of action. an older movie. Use together with Wide ( pg.
  • Page 16: Focusing

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous detection zone 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 17 Manual Focus Power zoom lever NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject .
  • Page 18: Fader

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fader Function indication 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 Fade-Standby Record–Standby mode. indication FADE SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position SELECT button except AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 19: Instant Titles

    Instant Titles Title indication TITLE The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can HAPPY BIRTHDAY superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. HAPPY HOLIDAYS DISPLAY OUR FAMILY SELECT MODE MOVIE STAR Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 20: Date/Time Character Insert

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert SELECT This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure ( pg.
  • Page 21: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) White balance mode indicator This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic No indication M.W.B. white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjust- (Auto) ment is not possible under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 22: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MENU This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 23 MENU GAIN UP S.LX To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode.
  • Page 24: Self-Timer

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Interval Timer Indicator You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING START/STOP and the actual start of recording. If you 1MIN secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the Rec Time Indicator 1/2S camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode MENU...
  • Page 25: Animation

    Animation Time-Lapse Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of You can record sequentially at preset time spans. movement. This function allows you to shoot a Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same you can record subtle changes over an extended object for a brief period of time.
  • Page 26: Playback

    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 27: Basic Connections

    PLAYBACK Basic Connections There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the optional Audio and Video cables. To AUDIO and When CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR...
  • Page 28: Basic Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: PLAY/PAUSE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( pg. 27). LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to STOP ensure the holder is closed and locked.
  • Page 29: Features

    PLAYBACK Features 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 – buttons simultaneously.
  • Page 30: Editing

    EDITING 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. SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
  • Page 31: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]

    You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. MBR SET VCR CTL IMPORTANT MBR: Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and RM-V704U or those of many other makers, it may not work with yours RM-V700U (optional) or may offer limited functions.
  • Page 32 EDITING (cont.) PREPARE CAMCORDER REW/FF Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to STOP CANCEL “PLAY”. PREPARE VCR IN/OUT Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and R.A. EDIT engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions). PLAY/PAUSE SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A.
  • Page 33 R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be... AV OUT Player (JVC VCR) a VCR other than JVC, or a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT connector Editing cable How to use: R.A.EDIT (3.5 ø...
  • Page 34: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE After Use LENS COVER open/close switch 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. Press BATT.
  • Page 35: 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. RECORDING Recording cannot be performed.
  • Page 36 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 image is out of focus. ● The diopter needs to be adjusted ( pg.
  • Page 37: Index

    INDEX Viewfinder 18MIN DISP. SEPIA & LENS COVER – 05 FADE PAUSE 1MIN 1/2S TAPE END MERRY CHR ISTMAS 10 : 24 25. 12. Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning/Remaining Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Tape Time ........... pg. 12 Changes as follows according to the battery When no cassette is inserted or when Erase pack’s remaining power level: Protection tab is not in the position that allows...
  • Page 38: Controls

    INDEX Controls & Controls Diopter Adjustment ......pg. 8 REW Button ........pg. 28 Power Zoom Lever ......pg. 13 RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ..pg. 13 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ..pg. 6 FF Button ........... pg. 28 Recording Start/Stop Button ....
  • Page 39: Connectors

    •It is used to connect the camcorder to a device Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is such as a personal computer. the sensor necessary for shooting. For further detail consult your nearest JVC Microphone dealer. Shoulder Strap Eyelets ......
  • Page 40: Terms

    INDEX Terms AC Power Adapter ......... pg. 6 ND Effect Mode ........pg. 14 Animation Recording ......pg. 25 Auto Date Record ........pg. 20 Playback ..........pg. 28 Auto Focus ..........pg. 16 Programme AE with Special Effects ..pg. 14 Auto Mode Lock Mode ......
  • Page 41: Cautions

    CAUTIONS 3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . . General Battery Precautions ..replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge. • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the NOTE: batteries are exhausted.
  • Page 42 This same phenomenon occurs on the If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a dealer.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.5” black/white Some acccessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on White balance accessories and their availability. adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment Specifications shown are for SP mode unless VIDEO otherwise indicated.
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