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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic
Demonstration
place when "DEMO MODE" is set to
"ON" (factory-preset).
• Available when the Power Switch is set to
" " or " ".
• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set
"DEMO MODE" to "OFF" (
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which
is located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact
takes
VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
"SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" (
ensure safe use of this product.
pg. 15).
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AXM18U
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
BASIC FEATURES
MENU SETTINGS
REFERENCES
5 ~ 9
9 ~ 10
10 ~ 12
12 ~ 15
16 ~ 18
pg. 3, 4) to
LYT1519-001A
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- Page 1 Serial No. GETTING STARTED RECORDING/PLAYBACK BASIC FEATURES MENU SETTINGS REFERENCES Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact takes VHS camcorder. Before use, please read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” ( ensure safe use of this product. CONTENTS 5 ~ 9 9 ~ 10...
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Page 2: Provided Accessories
• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN- V400U • Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes TC-40/ 30/20 • Active Carrying Bag CB-V75 • Cassette Adapter C-P8U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. • Use the JVC BN-V10U/V12U/V20U/V400U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. -
Page 5: During Recording
– – – – – Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder LCD monitor < – – – pg. 16 for “Warning Indications” & Turn the gear... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
1 • MENU Wheel [–, +]... • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +]... • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]... • TRACKING Wheel [–, +]... 2 5- Second Recording Button [5 SEC. REC]... 3 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ... 4 • Manual Focus Button [ FOCUS] ... -
Page 7: Dc In Connector
To AC outlet AC Adapter Charging the Battery Pack 1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it locks in place. • If the battery pack is attached wrongly, a malfunction may occur. -
Page 8: Recording Start/Stop Button
15) in SYSTEM MENU 1. • The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the date/time as necessary before you start shooting. D A T E... -
Page 9: Close Button
CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small tripod. Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1) Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera (do not tilt it). -
Page 10: Basic Features
To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” ( pg. 14) to “OFF” in CAMERA MENU. Quick Review To check the end of the last recording. 1) Make sure the camcorder is in Record– Standby mode. ) and release quickly. 2) Press Tape is rewound for approx. - Page 11 TBC. Connections To A TV/VCR 1) Make sure all units are turned off. 2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If using both TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to the TV input.
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Page 12: Menu Settings
Using The Cassette Adapter (Optional) Use this to play back an VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on VHS VCR. 1) Slide the latch 1 to open the compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door 2. - Page 13 TOP MENU EXPOSURE Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting reflective background such as at the beach or in the snow. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light.
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Page 14: Tape Remaining Time
CAMERA MENU STABILIZER The Picture Stabilizer compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. ON : The Picture Stabilizer is activated. [ appears. OFF: The Picture Stabilizer is deactivated. [ disappears. • Accurate stabilization may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake. -
Page 15: Bright Level Indicator
After the BRIGHT Wheel 1 is released, the indicator soon disappears and adjustment is completed. DATE/TIME DISP. The date/time appears in the camcorder or on a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU first pg. 8). -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. • This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great. - Page 17 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. Plug adapter • If there is dust or dirt on the AC Adapter, wipe it clean before using.
- Page 18 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. 3 Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper. 4 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.
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Page 19: Specifications
Camcorder General Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 11 V Adapter) DC 6 V pack) Power consumption Viewfinder on : 3.5 W LCD monitor on : 4.3 W Maximum : 9.2 W (When charging a battery) Signal system... - Page 20 ESPAÑOL — ALIMENTACIÓN Enganche. Conmutador BATTERY RELEASE Batería A la toma de corriente alterna Adaptador de CA Carga de La Bateria 1) Asegúrese de que la batería esté colocada en la cámara de video. Enganche el extremo a la cámara de video y presione la batería hacia el interior hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.
- Page 21 ESPAÑOL — GUIA PARA OPERACIÓN RAPIDA Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC. Colocación/Extracción de un cassette 1) Abra completamente el monitor LCD y manténgalo alineado verticalmente con la cámara (no lo incline de un lado).
- Page 22 GRABACIÓN 1) Retire el cubreobjetivo. Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación # en “ ” o “ ” mientras presiona el botón de bloqueo " localizado en el conmutador. Filmación utilizando el visor: Asegúrese que el monitor LCD esté cerrado y bloqueado. Filmación utilizando el monitor LCD: Asegúrese monitor...
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Page 23: Tape Counter
Brighten/Darken The LCD Monitor... pg. 9, 14 Cassette Adapter ... pg. 12 Charging The Battery Pack ... pg. 7 Clean The Camcorder... pg. 18 Connection To a VCR/ TV ... pg. 11 Counter Memory ... pg. 15 Date/ Time Display... pg. 15 Date/ Time Settings ... - Page 24 © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Printed in Malaysia 1105YDR-NF-VM...