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JVC GR-AX480 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX480
GR-AX380
GR-AX280
(The camcorder illustrations appearing in
the illustrations are of the GR-AX480.)
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INSTRUCTIONS
https://www.usersmanualguide.com/
The Logical Choice
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
LYT0032-001B
ENGLISH
EN

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  • Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX480 ENGLISH GR-AX380 GR-AX280 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* (The camcorder illustrations appearing in the illustrations are of the GR-AX480.) INSTRUCTIONS LYT0032-001B Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Warning on lithium battery Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS The battery used in this device may present a camcorder. Before use, please read the safety fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do information and precautions contained in the not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Controls ........48 (A/V) Cable Connectors ......... 48 Indicators ........48 •Lithium Battery CR2025 Other Parts ........ 48 • x 2 for GR-AX480 (clock operation and Viewfinder Indications ....50 remote control unit) •DC Cord • x 1 for GR-AX380/AX280...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Before detaching the power source, BN-V25U (120) make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result ( ) : when the video light is on. (GR-AX480 only) in a camcorder malfunction. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 5 ● 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 blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. To AC outlet...

  • Page 6: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

    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 7: Date/Time Setting

    Date/Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar Select Dial to “DATE/TIME”, then press it.

  • Page 8: Tape Length Setting

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it.

  • Page 9: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked.

  • Page 10: Grip Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Button 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 Button.

  • Page 11: Shoulder Strap Attachment

    Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet , then fold it back and thread it through the keeper , and then through the buckle . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet , making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

  • Page 12: Recording

    “PAUSE” superimposed upon it. START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. •“ ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress. Tally lamp (GR-AX480 only) (lights while recording is in progress) Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 13 STOP RECORDING Tape remaining time indicator 25MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop (Now calculating) recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby 60MIN mode. 59MIN NOTES: ● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. 3MIN ●...

  • Page 14: Basic Features

    RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming Zoom-in PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button. Zoom-out Zoom Out Press “W” of the Power Zoom Zoom indicator bar Button.
  • Page 15 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last 5SEC. REC recording. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record-Standby mode. Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in RETAKE (R/F) Record-Standby mode for the next shot.
  • Page 16 It is recommended that you consult your While the Twilight mode • nearest JVC dealer for replacing the pg. 19) is engaged, the light video light. will not activate. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 17 DATE/TIME FEATURE: Date/Time/Character Insert PURPOSE: To display the date and time in the viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. OPERATION: 1) Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. 2) Choose a display mode by pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly while in Record-Standby to cycle...

  • Page 18: 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 After 1 sec. shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SEPIA SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark.
  • Page 19 Dial Viewfinder Dial Viewfinder Mode Mode symbol indication symbol indication LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock TWILIGHT Twilight Auto Mode Lock Twilight Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more incorrect operation due to accidental button natural and dramatic.
  • Page 20 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fader Fade-in This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade- out works at recording end or when you enter Record- Standby mode. ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE Fade-out Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode.
  • Page 21 Super LoLux(Gain Up) Viewfinder S.LX Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with After 2 sec. low or poor lighting. SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left. Once the desired mode appears, it is engaged.
  • Page 22 MENU returns to the character grid. BACK REC TIME INT. TIME END CHARACTER SETTING GR-AX480 only TALLY LAMP CHARACTER Rotate the MENU jog dial to make “EXIT” blink, JLIP ID NO. then press it. The Menu Screen reappears and the DEMO MODE highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.
  • Page 23 BACK REC TIME If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, INT. TIME “DATE/TIME”, or “CHARACTER” . . . TALLY LAMP GR-AX480 only CHARACTER ..see respective pages (FOCUS: pg. 26, 27, JLIP ID NO. EXPOSURE: pg. 28, DATE/TIME: pg.
  • Page 24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations FOCUS AUTO Adjusts focus automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually ( pg. 26, 27). EXPOSURE AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( pg. 28). DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg.
  • Page 25 Lapse recording ( pg. 31). TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. (available only for GR-AX480) The tally lamp remains off at all times. (GR-AX380/AX280: always set to this mode.) CHARACTER Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters ( pg.
  • Page 26 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 27 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on...
  • Page 28 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.
  • Page 29 Manual White Balance Adjustment Viewfinder (M.W.B.) MENU Menu Screen MENU END The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO However, the more advanced camcorder operator would DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 prefer to control this function manually and achieve a TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH more professional colour/tint reproduction.
  • Page 30 Press the MENU Jog Dial. MENU BACK REC TIME INT. TIME START DELAYED RECORDING TALLY LAMP GR-AX480 only CHARACTER Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE selected time has elapsed, recording begins automatically. MENU END To Cancel Self-Timer .
  • Page 31 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 32: Playback Basic Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE PLAY/PAUSE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. SELECT MODE Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power indicator lights.

  • Page 33: Features

    PLAYBACK Features Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available. ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode. Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear. •To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog Dial.
  • Page 34 PLAYBACK Features (cont.) FEATURE: Still Playback COUNTER R/M PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during PLAY/PAUSE playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may STOP become monochrome during Still Playback.

  • Page 35: Using The Cassette Adapter

    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 36: Basic Connections

    SCART connectors SELECT MODE connector, use the cable adapter. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV (GR-AX480 only) to its VIDEO mode. Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY) Antenna NOTE: Use the provided Audio and Video cables.

  • Page 37: Tape Dubbing

    Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished. To AUDIO and VIDEO IN If your TV/VCR has connectors the SCART connector, use the cable adapter. (GR-AX480 only) (Recording deck) Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...

  • Page 38: Using Remote Control Unit (Gr-Ax480 Only)

    USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) 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.
  • Page 39 1) Press VISS once to place the index code. “INDEX” blinks during marking. RM-V705U If VISS is pressed during Record- NOTE: RM-V700U Standby mode, the mark is placed (provided with (optional) where START/STOP is pressed. GR-AX480 only) Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...

  • Page 40: Random Assemble Editing

    1 5 SHARP 9 6 IMPORTANT 6 5 SONY Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and 6 7 6 ` MITSUBISHI those of many other makers, it may not work with yours 3 9 or may offer limited functions.
  • Page 41 JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE Open the cover terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH To AUDIO and To J terminal R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 42 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) (cont.) SELECT SCENES PLAY/PAUSE ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY STOP Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV. REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
  • Page 43 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Original tape (camcorder) ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE IN OUT MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Edited tape (VCR) Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.

  • Page 44: Insert Editing

    USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) (cont.) Insert Editing COUNTER R/M You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with PLAY/PAUSE minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged.

  • Page 45: Audio Dubbing

    NOTES (for Insert Editing and RM-V700U (provided with (optional) Audio Dubbing): GR-AX480 only) ● Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording.

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 dioptre needs to be adjusted ( pg.

  • Page 48: Index

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  • Page 49: Controls

    • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device DATE/TIME Button ......pg. 17 such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your nearest JVC COUNTER R/M Button ....... pg. 34 dealer. 5SEC. REC [5-sec recording] Button ...

  • Page 50: Viewfinder Indications

    INDEX (cont.) 30MIN S . LX TWILIGHT NORM LENS COVER & PAUSE 5MIN 1 4S TAPE END MERRY CHRISTMAS 25. 12. 98 22 :50:00 Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning/ Interval Timer/Recording Time/ Tape Remaining Time ......pg. 13 5Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ..... pg.

  • Page 51: Cautions

    CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions Cassettes • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to not functioning even when correctly operated, the read the following cautions: battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one. 1.
  • Page 52 ● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. 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. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    •Remote Control Unit RM-V700U with auto iris and macro Some acccessories are not available in some areas. control, filter diameter Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on 46 mm accessories and their availability. Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with •...
  • Page 54 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0198MKV Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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