JVC GR-AXM341 Instructions For Use Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AXM341
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 VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
"PRECAUTIONS" (
Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON"
(factory-preset).
• Available when the Power Switch
• Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation
is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
• "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off.
• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch
while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode's Setting Menu (so you will not
have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel
NOTES:
• When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.
• If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration
activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

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  • Page 1: Automatic Demonstration

    1101MKV Serial No. COPYRIGHT© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read “PRECAUTIONS” ( pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product. AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”...
  • Page 2: Provided Accessories

    PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Adapter • Cassette Adapter AP-V12U, AP-V11U or AP-V10U C-P7U • Lens Cap • Battery Pack BN-V11U • AA (R6) Battery (for Cassette Adapter) • Shoulder Strap NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. where. • Use the JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX AC Adapter ..............pg. 6 Picture Stabilizer ............pg. 12 Animation Recording ..........pg. 21 Playback ..............pg. 11 Auto Date Record ............ pg. 19 Program AE with Special Effects ......pg. 23 Auto Focus ............... pg. 18 Provided Accessories ..........pg. 2 Auto Shut Off ............
  • Page 6: Ac Adapter

    GETTING STARTED USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY Hook on. PACK”. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN-V11U Push in. (50) (45) BN-V12U (optional) (50) (45) BN-V20U (optional) (85) (75) BATTERY RELEASE Switch BN-V400U...
  • Page 7: Date/Time Settings

    Consult an However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter. authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set the • To avoid interference with reception, do not use date/time as necessary before you start shooting.
  • Page 8: Diopter Adjustment

    Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting 1) Separate the Velcro strip. Align the screw and camera direction stud on the 2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp tripod with the tripod mounting socket . Then the grip. tighten the screw. 3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily CAUTION operate the Recording Start/Stop Button...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting ^ & Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder. Cassette * ( ) holder LCD monitor 90° 90° 180° Turn the gear to take up slack. Viewfinder Speaker Erase...
  • Page 10: Recording Mode Indicator (Sp/Ep)

    • MENU Wheel [–, +] ........... pg. 18 Tape Remaining Time ......... pg. 21 • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] ......... pg. 11 Recording Mode Indicator ........pg. 20 • TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ........pg. 14 • Digital Effect Indicator ........pg.
  • Page 11: Playback

    RECORDING PLAYBACK Set REC MODE, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME Load a tape ( pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A in SYSTEM MENU. Cassette”). pg. 18 – 21, “MENU SETTINGS”) Set the Power Switch to “ ”. To start playback, press 4/6 Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press to “...
  • Page 12: Picture Stabilizer

    BASIC FEATURES 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick Picture Stabilizer scene transitions like those seen in TV To compensate for unstable images caused by programs. camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”. 2) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC.
  • Page 13: Power Zoom Lever [T/W]

    Once the zoom level indiator • It is recommended that you consult your nearest reaches the top, all magnification from that point JVC dealer for replacing the video light. is through digital processing. Quick Review • When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
  • Page 14: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

    Tracking Counter Memory Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment. playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx. 1 second.
  • Page 15: Video Output Connector [V]

    Connections To A TV/VCR Tape Dubbing 1) Make sure all units are turned off. 1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR 2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR using “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the Power optional video and audio cables. If using both Switch to “...
  • Page 16: Cassette Adapter

    Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play back an VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. Sliding Latch 1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one “AA (R6)” size battery, then reattach the cover.
  • Page 17: Pause

    INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting ^ & Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder. * ( ) Cassette holder LCD monitor 90° 90° 180° Turn the gear to take up slack. Viewfinder Speaker Erase protection tab...
  • Page 18: Auto Focus

    MENU SETTINGS CAMERA MENU FOCUS Set the Power Switch to “ ”. If correct focus cannot be obtained with AUTO Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu FOCUS, set to MANU to use manual focusing. Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel “...
  • Page 19 M.W.B. TITLE If the white balance is correct, all other colors will Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset be accurately reproduced. titles in 2 different languages. Change the language in TITLE LANG. ( pg. 21) in SYSTEM AUTO : White balance is adjusted MENU.
  • Page 20: Recording Mode

    SYSTEM MENU WIDE This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while When set to “ON” black bars will be recorded at the recording. top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema- like “wide-screen” effect. REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode. “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times the recording time.
  • Page 21: Power Switch [ , Off, ]

    TAPE LENGTH TELE MACRO Allows you to set the tape length depending on the When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large tape used: T20=20 minutes, T30=30 minutes, as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm T35=35 minutes, T40=40 minutes.
  • Page 22: Fade-In/Out

    ADVANCED FEATURES FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen. MOSAIC (Fader): Gradually turns/returns the Fade/Wipe Effects picture into/from a mosaic pattern. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- SHUTTER (Wipe): A black screen moves in or wipe-out works at recording end. from the top and bottom, closing over the image 1) Set the Power Switch to “...
  • Page 23: Digital Effects

    Program AE With Special Effects Digital Effects 1) Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 1) Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 2) Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode 2) Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired appears. mode appears. •...
  • Page 24: Eject Switch

    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 Playback picture is blurred or interrupted. bright object. • The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your •...
  • Page 25: Warning Indications

    If an error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off, remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. GR-AXM541U_EN...
  • Page 26 • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. 2. Store cassettes . . . • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for ..away from heaters or other heat sources. replacing the video light.
  • Page 27 If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. consult your local JVC dealer. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different For Your Maintenance from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    Some accessories are not available in some areas. Lens : F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on 16:1 power zoom lens with auto accessories and their availability. iris and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm...
  • Page 29 ESPAÑOL — ALIMENTACIÓN Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 2 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro equipo. Enganche. USO DE LA BATERIA Efectúe el paso 1) de “CARGA DE LA BATERIA”.
  • Page 30 • Durante la carga o descarga, la cámara de video • La siguiente operación interrumpirá la carga o la no puede ser operada. descarga: • No es posible efectuar la carga o descarga si se • Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación utiliza un tipo de batería equivocado.
  • Page 31 ESPAÑOL — GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC. Colocación/Extracción de un GRABACIÓN cassette 1) Retire el cubreobjetivo. Ajuste el conmutador de 1) Abra completamente el monitor LCD. Deslice alimentación...
  • Page 32 REPRODUCCIÓN O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR 1) Cargue una cinta. de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette. 2) Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación p. 16 . Para iniciar la reproducción, presione 4/6 Para interrumpir momentáneamente (reproducción de imágenes fijas), presione 4/6 .

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