JVC GR-AX810 - Manuals

5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z P. 8) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks intoplace. To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the batterypack. PLAYBACK 1 Set the power sw...

6 MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* * with VHS Playpak Program AE with SpecialEffects ( Z pg. 26) n Cinema n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter Multi Function Control( Z pg. 22 – 35) Random Assemb...

7 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 8 Power ................................................................................................ 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion ................................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ..................................................

8 GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power. NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only specified power supply. ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ...

9 ** CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colors are provided (red and black)—youchoose which one means charged and whichmeans discharged. NOTES: ● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the tim...

10 GETTING STARTED (cont.) A Set POWER to “CAMERA”. 3 1 2 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and toperform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the powersupply unit. OPEN COVER 2 Open the clock battery comp...

11 T e l e M a c r o O F F G a i n U p A G C C o l o r F i l t e r N O R . T a p e L e n g t h T 3 0 T i t l e S u b M e n u S e t C a n c e l J A N 1 . 0 0 A M 1 2 : 0 0 D a t e / T i m e – + FAR NEAR Date/Time Setting SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and theShooting Mode selector to...

12 GETTING STARTED (cont.) T e l e M a c r o O F F G a i n U p A G C C o l o r F i l t e r N O R . T i t l e S u b M e n u D a t e / T i m e T a p e L e n g t h T 4 0 T20 T30 T40 – + FAR NEAR Main MenuScreen Tape Length Setting SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and theShooting Mode sel...

13 Gear Erase Protection Turn to take upslack. SP/EP Recording Mode Setting 1 Pressing SP/EP alternates the setting between SP(standard play-provides higher picture and soundquality, better for dubbing) and EP (Extended Play-more economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP). NOTE: If the recording ...

14 2 3 1 2 1 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operatethe Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoomlever. Refasten ...

15 10 ° 5m(16.4ft) 10 ° 30 ° 30 ° 2 1 3 4 5 6 @ ! 0 9 8 7 Buttons Functions With the camcorder’s power switch With the camcorder’s power switch set set to “CAMERA”. to “PLAY”. 1 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal. transmitting window 2 ZOOM (T/W) buttons Zoom (invariable speed, Z pg. 17) — 3 PL...

16 25m i n 120min 119min 3min 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking) * min.....(Now calculating) RECORDING Basic Recording LENS COVERSWITCH NOTES: ● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do n...

17 W T W T W T W T W T Zoom-in Zoom-out RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, oran instantaneous change in imagemagnification. OPERATION: 28X Hyper zoomDigital circuitry doubles themaximum 14x magnification offeredby optical zoom.1) To zoom in, slide t...

19 Video Light When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten thescene by using the built-in video light. SET VIDEO LIGHT 1 Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required.ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder sense...

20 Date/Time Insert This feature allows you to display the date and time in yourviewfinder and on a connected TV. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/TimeSetting procedure ( Z pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE 1 Press DISPLAY during Record–Sta...

21 Quick Rec Records a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scenetransitions like those seen in TV programmes. 1 During Record–Standby, press and release QUICKREC. Recording starts, and after 5-secondrecording is finished, the camcorder reenters theRecord–Standby mode automatically. • To continue sh...

22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) + 02 + 06 – 06 Digital Image Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused bycamera-shake, particularly noticeable at highmagnification. ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER 1 Press D.I.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder. • To switch off the Digita...

23 MWB No indication (Auto) MWB White Balance Adjustment This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature systemsenses the color temperature of the ambient lighting forautomatic white balance adjustment. However, precisecolor adjustment is not possible under the followingconditions:• When an object is i...

24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,correct focus may not be obtainable in the situationslisted below (in these cases use manual focusing):• When two subjects overlap in t...

25 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to “ PRESET”. ADJUST FOCUS 2 A TO FARTHER SUBJECT 2 Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications “ ” ...

26 1 C i n e m a 2 S e p i a 3 T w i l i g h t 4 S p o r t s 5 H I . S 1 / 2 0 0 0 O F F RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive.Effects can be selected during recording, as well as inRecord–Standby. SELECT SHOOTIN...

27 INDICATION MODE EFFECT CINEMA Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the screen to produce acinema-like “16:9 wide-screen” effect. SEPIA The picture becomes sepia-tinted (reddish brown) monochrome,creating the look of an old photograph. TWILIGHT Makes dusk and twilight scenes, etc. look more na...

30 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control,an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifiesmany of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. SEL...

32 Instant Titles You can superimpose one of 8 preset titles, or a title youmade yourself, onto a scene. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. ACCESS INSTANT TITLE MENU SCREEN 3 Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Title”, then...

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35 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion ofmovement. This function allows you to shoot aseries of pictures, each slightly different, of the sameobject for a brief period of time. ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE 1 Make sure the lens cover is open, then set thepower switch to “CAMERA”. SE...

36 + PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recordedwith this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHSvideo cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is batterypowered and automatically performs tape loading andunloading. INSE...

37 A B There are three basic types of connections. When makingthe connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals. Connection To A VCR [A](Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the optional Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left, conn...

38 M – 1 : 2 3 : 4 5 PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in“Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 37). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insertthe cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH toensure the holder is closed and locked. SE...

39 FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appearon the screen. OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for bestpicture. NOTES: ● To reset TRACKING to the originalpreset, press both TRACKINGbuttons simultaneously. ● Manual Tracking may not workwit...

40 EDITING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING 2 Set the camcorder’s Power switch to “PLAY”, turnon the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriatecassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the V...

41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) GE 1 1 9 2 9 ` 9 4 MAGNAVOX 9 5 1 1 7 1 7 6 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 JVC ABC 9 1 9 6 9 3 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) PHILIPS 1 2 3 3 SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1 TOSHIBA 6...

42 AB C IN OUT ç 1 0:00:25 - - : - - : - - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT ç 1 0:00:25 0:01:05 2 0:03:18 0:03:31 3 0:02:33 0:02:53 4 0:04:11 - - : - - : - - 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:04:11 TOTAL 0:01:13 EDITING (cont.) IN/OUT PLAY/PAUSE R.A. EDIT CANCEL REW/FF To AUDIO andVIDEO outconnect...

43 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder) EDITED TAPE (VCR) EDIT STOP AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE MODE 1 Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infraredsensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manuallyengage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Pres...

44 w M – 0 : 1 2 : 3 4 COUNTER R/M POWER Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recordedtape, replacing a section of the original recording withminimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. Theoriginal audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V705U remote control unit t...

45 M - 0 : 0 5 : 2 0 e Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only).** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure ( Z pg. 44) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT-IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the ...

46 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn offthe camcorder. 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then removethe cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressingPUSH. 4 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close ...

47 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off anddoesn’t come back on by itself. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly( Z pg. 8). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 8). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected( Z p...

48 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER The tape won’t eject. Some functions are not available. Vertical white lines appear whenshooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appearin the viewfinder. The picture is blurred in the QuickReview or Retake mode. An error n...

49 INDEX Controls $ % ^ & * ) q w e r ( y u t ! @ # 1 2 5 4 7 8 6 9 3 0 % Recording Mode [SP/EP] SelectButton ................................................. Z pg. 13 COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]Button ................................................. Z pg. 39 ^ EDIT Button ......................

50 o i p Q W R d s O I P a Y T U E f Connectors i DC IN Jack ............................................ Z pg. 9 o JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector.• Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 42). • In the future, it will be used to connect the camcord...

51 112m i n EP REC 1m i n TAPE END Congratulations PAUSE 1 / 4 s T40 INDEX MWB DEC 25 . 96 l PM 4 : 28 : 34 + 02 W T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 890!@# $ % & ^ * ( ) q w e r INDEX Viewfinder # Clock WarningOnce the power is turned on and the indicatorblinks for about 10 seconds, perform the dateand time setti...

52 INDEX Terms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 9Animation Recording .............................. pg. 35Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 45Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 24 B Battery Pack ................................

53 General Battery Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even when correctly operated, thebatteries are exhausted. Replace them with freshones. • Use only the following batteries: C-P6U or C-P7U ..................... AA (R6) size Please make note of the followi...

54 3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . . .... replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge. NOTE: It is normal for the battery pack to be warm aftercharging, or after use.Temperature Range SpecificationsCharging ................................... 10°C to 3...

55 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6V Power consumption GR-AX910 Light on : 8.9 W Light off : 5.9 W GR-AX810 Light on : 8.7 W Light off : 5.7 W Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording...

56 ESPAÑOL Alimentación Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentaciónde 3 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente dealimentación más apropiada. NOTAS: ● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible. ● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada. ● No utilice la unidades de alimen...

57 INSERCION DEL CASSETTEDE VIDEO 1 Deslice EJECT. 2 Inserte un cassette de video. 3 Presione PUSH.(Por más detalles, Z P. 13.) GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA ALIMENTACION Utilización de la batería 1 Enganche el extremo superior de la bateríaen la cámara de video. (Procedimiento paracarga: Z P. 8) 2 Emp...

58 FOR SERVICING HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory ser...

59 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as show...