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JVC GR-AX670 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX770
GR-AX670
(GR-AX770 shown.)
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Basic Recording ...................... 12
Basic Features ........................ 13
Advanced Features .................. 16
Effects .................................. 16
Focusing ................................ 18
Picture Stabilizer .................... 20
Exposure Control .................... 20
Fade/Wipe ............................. 21
Wide ..................................... 22
Instant Titles ........................... 22
Character Generator ............... 23
Adjustment ........................... 26
Self-Timer .............................. 28
Animation .............................. 29
Time Lapse ............................. 29
Basic Connections .................... 31
Basic Playback ....................... 32
Features ............................... 33
Tape Dubbing ......................... 34
Insert Editing ......................... 40
Audio Dubbing ............................. 41
Viewfinder ............................ 45
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Controls ............................... 46
Connectors ............................ 47
Indicators ............................. 47
Other Parts ........................... 47
Terms .................................. 48
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX770 GR-AX670 (GR-AX770 shown.) INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS GETTING STARTED RECORDING Basic Recording ... 12 Basic Features ... 13 Advanced Features ... 16 Programme AE With Special Effects ... 16 Focusing ... 18 Picture Stabilizer ... 20 Exposure Control ... 20 Fade/Wipe ...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 ( cover page).

  • Page 3: Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment

    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. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger.

  • Page 4: Provided Accessories

    BN-V12U •DC Cord MAJOR FEATURES pg. 16 – 27) pg. 13) Zoom-in Zoom-out pg. 35 – 37) •Remote Control •Cable Adapter Unit RM-V704U or RM-V700U (GR-AX770 only) •Lithium Battery CR2025 (two for GR-AX770, one •Shoulder Strap for GR-AX670) pg. 15)

  • 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: Getting Started

    BN-V22U 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. BATT. PACK...

  • Page 7: Using Ac Power

    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 DC in jack...

  • Page 8: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Set POWER to “CAMERA”. 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: Select Function

    MENU PROGRAM AE select dial NEAR – G ai n U p Menu Screen Te l e M a cr o I n te rv al T i m e r R e c Ti m e JL I P I D N O . Ta l l y S et C ha ra ct e r D a t e/ T i m e...

  • Page 10: Recording Mode Setting

    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. GETTING STARTED pg. 12) displayed in the (cont.)

  • Page 11: 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 12: Recording

    If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function ( the last recording so you don’t erase any of it. The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is closed.

  • Page 13: Basic Features

    This is normal. 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” fast-forwards the tape and pressing “R”...
  • Page 14 1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that “APS ON” appears in the viewfinder for 2 seconds. When the camcorder is tilted down by a large degree from its horizontal position during recording, the Record-Standby mode is automatically engaged.
  • Page 15 (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. 17) is engaged, the...

  • Page 16: Advanced Features

    1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. Sepia Viewfinder Mark PROGRAM AE FAR NEAR select dial – RECORDING Programme 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 17 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...

  • Page 18: Focusing

    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 19: Adjust Focus

    Power zoom lever NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial Manual Focus 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.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Fade/Wipe

    [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 22: Wide

    RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN Press SET again while “ Instant Titles Title indication 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.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Date/Time Character Insert

    If you want to delete the display during shooting, engage the Record-Standby mode and select the Date- off mode using SET. AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following Auto Date situations: •After changing the date.

  • Page 25: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    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: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

    RECORDING Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment 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 27 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 28: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer 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 1/2s 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 29: Animation

    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...

  • Page 30: Playback

    Recording safety hole PLAYBACK 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 31: 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 32: Stop Playback

    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. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Tape Dubbing

    SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. FIND EDIT-IN POINT To AUDIO and Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot VIDEO OUT just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press connectors PAUSE on the camcorder.

  • 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: Make Corrections

    NOTES: The RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/V700U at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons (function appears in parentheses): — ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT) — IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT) —...
  • Page 37 R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording AV OUT deck can be... a VCR other than JVC, or a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT connector How to use: AV IN —...

  • Page 38: Using Remote Control Unit

    39) Animation/Time-Lapse ( pg. 39) Retake (forward) ( pg. 13) Retake (rewind)/Quick Review ( — — Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder. Index Code marking ( pg. 39) Zoom (invariable speed, pg. 13) — — —...
  • Page 39 Rec Time Indicator START/STOP VISS INT. TIME REC TIME RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided with GR-AX770, optional for GR-AX670) FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu screen.

  • Page 40: Insert Editing

    PAUSE INSERT PLAY RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided with GR-AX770, optional for GR-AX670) 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. The original audio remains unchanged.

  • Page 41: Audio Dubbing

    A. DUB PAUSE PLAY RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided with GR-AX770, optional for GR-AX670) Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). M-0:05:20 ** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg.

  • Page 42: User Maintenance

    PUSH. Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover. Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

  • 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 When the camcorder is swung or shaken, a noise can be heard. 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;...

  • Page 45: Index

    INDEX Viewfinder 18min 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 ( Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is displayed. Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ...

  • Page 46: Controls

    Controls Diopter Adjustment ... QUICK REC Button ... Power Zoom Lever ... BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ... Recording Start/Stop Button ... POWER Switch ... STOP Button ... Tape Length [T30•45•60] Select Button ... COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory] Button ... EDIT Button ... Recording Mode [SP/LP] 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/ External MIC jack (capped) ...

  • Page 48: Terms

    AC Power Adapter ... pg. 6 Animation Recording ... pg. 29, 39 Audio Dubbing ... pg. 41 Auto Date Record ... pg. 24 Auto Focus ... pg. 18 Auto Mode Lock Mode ... pg. 17 Auto Mode Release Mode ... pg. 17 Auto Pause System ...

  • Page 49: Cautions

    • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. 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

    If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times. If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC dealer. Important Note: If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    •Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30 •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U 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. 0497TOV...

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