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JVC LYT0085-001A Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX780
PAL
INSTRUCTIONS
The Logical Choice
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
MAJOR FEATURES
Program Manager II (
Programme AE with Special Effects
(
pgs. 18, 19)
Picture Stabiliser (
Digital Hyper Zoom (
Intergrated Auto Light (
LYT0085-001A
ENGLISH
PAL
pg. 18 – 33)
pg. 15)
pg. 14)
pg. 16)
EN

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  • Page 1 VHS VCR* MAJOR FEATURES Program Manager II ( pg. 18 – 33) Programme AE with Special Effects pgs. 18, 19) Picture Stabiliser ( pg. 15) Digital Hyper Zoom ( pg. 14) Intergrated Auto Light ( pg. 16) LYT0085-001A ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 AC outlet. Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit. HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MAJOR FEATURES Program Manager Programme AE with Special Effects pgs. 18, 19) •Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release •Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect •Sepia •Twilight •Sports •Nega/Posi •1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Picture Stabiliser ( pg. 15) Digital Hyper Zoom ( Intergrated Auto Light ( PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •AC Power Adapter/...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    BN-V25U USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook on. 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.

  • Page 5: 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 blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. To DC IN jack...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Date/Time Setting

    Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU Menu Screen MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 1. 1. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT DATE TIME DATE/TIME YEAR 1998 Setting Menu MONTH 22:50 TIME 24-hour...

  • Page 8: Tape Length Setting

    Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH EXIT TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25.

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13 Retake function ( the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed. pg. 8).

  • Page 14: Basic Features

    Zoom-in Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator Power Zoom button Select Dial Viewfinder MENU Menu Screen MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT ZOOM SPEED ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu FAST...
  • Page 15 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 16 30 cm. 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. RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Video Light...
  • Page 17 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 18: Advanced Features

    1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. SEPIA Viewfinder 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 Select Dial. SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 [Ex. : Fader] Fade-in Function indication Viewfinder EFFECT MOSAIC After 2 sec. FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE (No indication) EFFECT RECORDING Fade/Wipe These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Record-Standby mode.
  • Page 21 Viewfinder Wide mode WIDE SUPER LOLUX Viewfinder S . LX After 2 sec. NORM NOTE (for Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser) 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 Stabiliser: off).

  • Page 22: Instant Titles

    WEDDING DAY 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. SELECT PRESET TITLE Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed.

  • Page 23: Character Generator

    Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU Menu Screen MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT MENU BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D.

  • Page 24: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

    MENU END Normal Screen 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 detailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.
  • Page 25 • When an object is in various shades of the same colour. • 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 ( pg. 30).
  • Page 26 Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters ( D. ZOOM COLOUR 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 27: Exposure Control

    Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU Menu Screen MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH No indication M. W. B. AUTO during ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT recording EXPOSURE Exposure Menu AUTO Screen MANU No indication...
  • Page 28 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous 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 29 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU Menu Screen MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH No indication M. W. B. AUTO during FAST ZOOM SPEED NEXT recording FOCUS Focus Menu AUTO Screen MANU No indication...

  • Page 30: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    RECORDING Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO MENU Jog Dial LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.
  • Page 31 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 on page 30 (“Manual White Balance Adjustment”), select “MWB”.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Playback

    Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTE: 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 35: 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 36 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.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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. Lock hole RM-V700U (provided)
  • Page 41 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.

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44 PLAY/PAUSE PLAY IN/OUT 0:00:25 --: -- : -- COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 0:00:25 0:01:05 0:03:18 0:03:31 0:02:33 0:02:53 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 in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.
  • Page 45 AV OUT 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: — Connect the playback deck and RM-V700U as shown on the left.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49 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.

  • Page 50: Index

    w e r t & INDEX...

  • Page 51: Controls

    9 • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device pg. 8 such as a personal computer. pg. 17 For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. pg. 34 • JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR pg. 15 is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with pg.

  • Page 52: Viewfinder Indications

    30MIN REC SP 25.12. 98 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 ( Otherwise, the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.

  • Page 53: Cautions

    ... vertically, in their original cases. Terminals Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT ..open the camcorder’s chassis..disassemble or modify the unit..short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.
  • Page 54 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance 1. After Use Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    •Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30 •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U •Remote Control Unit (MBR) RM-V700U Some accessories 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© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0398MKV...

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