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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AXM30
GR-AXM20
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Basic Recording ...................... 14
Basic Features ........................ 18
Advanced Features .................. 20
Effects .................................. 20
Exposure Control .................... 21
Focusing ................................ 22
Fader ..................................... 24
Wide ..................................... 24
Instant Titles ........................... 25
Character Generator ............... 25
Date/Time Character Insert ..... 26
Adjustment ........................... 27
Adjustment ........................... 28
Self-Timer .............................. 30
Animation .............................. 31
Time Lapse ............................. 31
Basic Playback ....................... 32
Features ............................... 33
Basic Connections .................... 34
Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 35
Tape Dubbing ......................... 36
Insert Editing ......................... 42
Audio Dubbing ............................. 43
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LCD monitor/viewfinder ............ 47
Controls ............................... 48
Connectors ............................ 48
Indicators ............................. 48
Other Parts ........................... 48
Terms .................................. 50
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LYT0002-0M8B
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM30 only) Insert Editing ... 42 Audio Dubbing ... 43 USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX LCD monitor/viewfinder ... 47 Controls ... 48 Connectors ... 48 Indicators ... 48 Other Parts ... 48 Terms ... 50 CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS LYT0002-0M8B... - 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 ( cover page).
- 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. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger.
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Page 4: Random Assemble Editing
REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Programme AE with Special Effects ( pg. 20, 21) Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release Electronic Fog Filter Sepia Twilight 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter 1/2000 sec. -
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. Push in. -
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 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 9 NEAR MENU PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder GAIN UP TELE MACRO Menu Screen INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO. SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME END :MENU KEY Set Time and Date Screen 1. 1. 00 CANCEL Date Day/Month/Year Time 24-hour indication Date/Time Setting...
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Page 10: Recording Mode Setting
T30•45•60 tape length select button SP-LP recording mode button Set POWER to “CAMERA”. Tape length indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder Recording mode indicator Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. SET TAPE LENGTH Press T30•45•60 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. - Page 11 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 12 Power zoom lever 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 lever.
- Page 13 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...
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Page 14: 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 15 18) to find the end of 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. While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
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Page 16: Stop Recording
Switch 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” superimposed upon it. -
Page 17: Start 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 18: Basic Features
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. - Page 19 •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. 21) is engaged, the...
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Page 20: Advanced Features
Viewfinder 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, WIDE, TITLE, DISPLAY, M.W.B (Manual... -
Page 21: Exposure Control
Dial LCD monitor/ symbol Viewfinder indication SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide ( for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. -
Page 22: 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 23 NEAR Power zoom lever PROGRAM AE select dial Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.
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Page 24: Fader
FADE IN Function indication LCD monitor or viewfinder FADE Fade-Standby indication SET button SEL. button PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder RECORDING Fader 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. -
Page 25: Instant Titles
To display the characters you have set — “Instant Title” or “Date/Time/Character Insert” ( Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode. Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can SET button superimpose one of them or a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. -
Page 26: Date/Time Character Insert
Record–Standby mode and then select the desired 25.12.97 display mode using SET. 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. •After loading a cassette. -
Page 27: Manual White Balance Adjustment
SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually pg. 23). ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Press SET until “MWB”... -
Page 28: Using Menu For Detailed
If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings, this mark appears. RECORDING Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more NEAR detailed camcorder settings. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. - Page 29 REC TIME 1/4 S 1/2 S This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such JLIP ID NO. as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.
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Page 30: Self-Timer
You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you NEAR 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. -
Page 31: 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 32: Playback Basic Playback
If you want to turn down the volume... Turn the dial towards “–”. NOTES: Forward Search The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 Search minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the power switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY. -
Page 33: Features
PLAYBACK Features STOP PLAY/PAUSE COUNTER R/M 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: 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 35: Using The Cassette Adapter
Recording safety hole 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: Editing
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 To AUDIO and just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press VIDEO OUT PAUSE on the camcorder. -
Page 37: 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 38 NOTES: For GR-AXM30 only: The MBR can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well. Point the MBR at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons (function appears in parentheses): — ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT) —...
- Page 39 Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording 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 —...
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Page 40: Using Remote Control Unit (Gr-Axm30 Only)
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. - Page 41 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor (GR-AXM30 only) 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 42: Insert Editing
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen. BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the... -
Page 43: 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 44: User Maintenance
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover. EJECT Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. CLEAN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth. -
Page 45: 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 46 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 47: Index
(lithium) battery is not in place or is exhausted pg. 10 when power is turned on. Also displayed for pg. 18 about 5 seconds when clock battery becomes exhausted while using the camcorder. pg. 15 For inserting or replacing the clock pg. 24 battery ... -
Page 48: Controls
INDEX Controls 5 7 9 y T Q R & W a P... -
Page 49: Connectors
Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 18 • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device pg. 32 such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your nearest JVC pg. 32 dealer. pg. 24 DC IN Jack ... -
Page 50: Terms
AC Power Adapter ... pg. 7 Animation Recording ... pg. 31, 41 Audio Dubbing ... pg. 43 Auto Date Record ... pg. 26 Auto Focus ... pg. 22 Auto Mode Lock Mode ... pg. 20 Auto Mode Release Mode ... pg. 20 Battery Pack ... -
Page 51: Cautions
• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. • Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot. -
Page 52: Main Unit
5. This camcorder features a built-in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture, consult your nearest JVC dealer. (cont.) -
Page 53: Lcd Monitor
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS Dust and dirt on video heads 1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it. -
Page 54: Specifications
The GR-AXM20 can use the MBR only for R.A. Edit with a non-JVC VCR. 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 56 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0697TOV...