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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AXM300 INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LYT0040-001A...
- 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 func- tions. 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
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
Charger AA-V15U •Battery Pack BN-V11U •Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 (for clock operation and remote control unit) Cassettes marked camcorder. MAJOR FEATURES pg. 23) pg. 21) pg. 20) •Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) C-P7U • Remote Control Unit RM-V705U •Shoulder Strap •DC Cord... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Power ... 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 10 Date/Time Setting ... 11 Recording Mode Setting ... 12 Tape Length Setting ... 12 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 13 Grip Adjustment ... 14 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 14 Shoulder Strap Attachment... 15 Tripod Mounting ... -
Page 8: 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. Push in. - 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 blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. DC OUT...
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Page 10: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
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
Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 1. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen DATE TIME YEAR 1998 MONTH PM 12:00 TIME EXIT DATE/TIME Setting Menu... -
Page 12: Recording Mode Setting
SP/EP Recording Mode Button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder Recording mode indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH EXIT TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu... -
Page 13: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. 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. -
Page 14: Grip Adjustment
Power Zoom Button Recording Start/Stop Button Set POWER to “CAMERA”. GETTING STARTED 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 Button. -
Page 15: Shoulder Strap Attachment
Then tighten the screw. CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod. , then fold it back... -
Page 16: Recording
Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA. •The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record–Standby mode. •The scene you’re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”... - Page 17 The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed. While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
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Page 18: Shooting While Watching The Lcd Monitor
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA. •The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record–Standby mode. •The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE”... -
Page 19: Interface Shooting
Self-recording BRIGHT Dial Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. -
Page 20: Basic Features
Zoom-in Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator Power Zoom button Select Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW EXIT... - Page 21 Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. Retake To re-record certain segments. 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” forwards the tape and pressing “R”...
- Page 22 To recall the display, engage the Record-Standby mode and press DATE/TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears. AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations: After changing the date.
- Page 23 30 cm. (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. FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.
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Page 24: Advanced Features
1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. SEPIA LCD monitor or viewfinder RECORDING Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. - Page 25 LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode 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; DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.
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Page 26: Standby Mode
[Ex. : Fader] Fade-in Function indication LCD monitor or EFFECT viewfinder MOSAIC After 2 sec. FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER (No indication) SLIDE EFFECT Recording Start/Stop Button NOTE (for Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabilizer) When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings (Fade/ Wipe-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Title : off, Picture Stabilizer: off). - Page 27 LCD monitor or viewfinder Wide mode WIDE SUPER LOLUX LCD monitor or viewfinder S . LX After 2 sec. NORM Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen”...
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Page 28: Instant Titles
CONGRATULATIONS RECORDING Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French, Spanish and Portuguese. -
Page 29: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
DEMO MODE MENU END Normal Screen Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. - Page 30 •When an object is in various shades of the same color. •When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors. In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment ( Allows you to set the zooming speed ( pg.
- Page 31 Instant Titles ( D. ZOOM COLOR BAR This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a JLIP ID NO. computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.
- Page 32 ( pg. 20). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend- ing on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. When Tele Macro ( camcorder will not zoom out automatically. ” appears.
- Page 33 Select Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO FAST ZOOM SPEED NEXT Menu Screen No indication during recording FOCUS AUTO MANU No indication EXIT during Focus Menu Screen...
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Page 34: Exposure Control
Select Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25.98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen EXPOSURE AUTO MANU EXIT Exposure Menu Screen Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image –... -
Page 35: Manual White Balance Adjustment
PREPARE WHITE OBJECT Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper. SELECT MWB Follow step 1 through 3 of the above, select “MWB”. - Page 36 Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
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Page 37: Start Recording
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 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial. -
Page 38: Playback
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”. -
Page 39: Features
Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears. NOTES: When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is displayed. Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders. - Page 40 STOP FEATURE: PURPOSE: COUNTER R/M OPERATION: PLAY/PAUSE NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: PLAYBACK Features (cont.) Still Playback To pause during playback. 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again. Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback.
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Page 41: Using The Cassette Adapter
Recording safety hole 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 42: Basic Connections
VIDEO OUT 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 43: Tape Dubbing
VCR. SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. FIND EDIT-IN POINT Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press PAUSE on the camcorder. START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s... -
Page 44: 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. RM-V705U (provided) BUTTONS Infrared beam... - Page 45 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor 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 46: Random Assemble Editing
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 47: Make Connections
CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. - Page 48 PLAY/PAUSE PLAY IN/OUT 0:00:25 --: -- : -- COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 0:00:25 0:03:18 0:02:33 0:04:11 --: -- : -- COUNTER 0:04:11 TOTAL 0:01:13 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY STOP Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the counter display appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder, and the screen of the connected TV.
- Page 49 VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order. While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene...
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Page 50: Insert Editing
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step. BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START/STOP. -
Page 51: Audio Dubbing
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode. END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP. NOTES: Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or the edit points will not be accurate. -
Page 52: User Maintenance
Close and lock the LCD monitor. Slide 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 LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth. -
Page 53: 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. Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. - Page 54 Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks. 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; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
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Page 55: Index
INDEX REC SP LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications *Cassette Warning / Tape Remaining Time ... When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( warning blinks. When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end. - Page 56 e r t y & INDEX (cont.)
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Page 57: Controls
24 • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device pg. 12 such as a personal computer. pg. 22 For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer. pg. 40 VIDEO OUT Connector ... pg. 21 RF DC OUT Connector ... -
Page 58: Terms
AC Power Adapter ... pg. 8 Animation Recording ... pg. 37, 45 Audio Dubbing ... pg. 51 Auto Date Record ... pg. 22 Auto Focus ... pg. 32 Auto Mode Lock Mode ... pg. 25 Auto Mode Release Mode ... pg. 25 Battery Pack ... -
Page 59: Cautions
(1 ft.) between the video light and people or object. • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in... -
Page 60: Lcd Monitor
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 61: Specifications
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20 •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U •Remote Control Unit RM-V700U 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. -
Page 62: Español
Marcas Indicador CHG. (carga) Indicador Interruptor REFRESH REFRESH REFRESCADO El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la función REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente la batería antes de recargarla. Efectúe la función REFRESH después de un mínimo de 5 cargas. Para descargar las baterías . - Page 63 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC. ALIMENTACION Enganche. BATT. RELEASE Utilización de la batería Enganche el extremo superior de la batería en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para carga, P.
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Page 64: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. -
Page 65: Warranty (Only In U.s.a.)
WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. - Page 68 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0198MSV...