JVC GR-AX220 - Manual

5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 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 s...

6 MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Program AE with SpecialEffects ( Z pg. 18) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter n 1/2000 ...

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

8 GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder’s 4-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 NOTES: ● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode andthe frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs. ● Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fullycharged batter...

10 GETTING STARTED (cont.) 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 compartment cover whilepressing the...

11 SET CANCEL J A N 1 . 0 0 A M 1 2 : 0 0 GAIN UP S.LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME END :MENU KEY + – Date/Time Setting SELECT MODE 1 First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn thePROGRAM AE select dial to any position exceptAUTO LOCK. ACCES...

12 SP EP SP T30 T20 T30 T40 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tapeused. SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press T20•30•40 until the required indicationappears in the veiwfinder. T20 = 20 minutes ofrecording time, T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40minutes (in ...

13 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 the Velcro strip. Shoulder Strap A...

14 25MIN 120MIN 119MIN 3MIN 2MIN (Blinking) 1MIN (Blinking) 0MIN (Blinking) *- - -MIN(Now calculating) RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Tape Length setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Recording Mode ...

15 FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: Varies the focal length of the lensand produces the zoom in/out effect. OPERATION: Zoom In1) Push the power zoom switchdown toward “T”. Zoom Out1) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: ● The further the power zoom switchis pushed, the faster the zoomspeed becomes. ● Focu...

17 Video Light (GR-AX720 only) 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 th...

18 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL INDICATION Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white, as when anexternal fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens theimage and gives it a “fancy“ look. ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture, as when an NDfilter is used. Helps to counter the effec...

19 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL INDICATION Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect ofan older movie. Use together with Wide ( Z pg. 22) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywoodmovie. Twilight Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., loo...

20 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...

21 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject . . . 2 Press and hold FAR . The Manual Focus in...

22 FADE FADE RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fader This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to blackblank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, andfade-out works at recording end or when you enterRecord–Standby mode. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept ...

23 TITLE No indication HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS The characters you have set using Character Generator Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them above a previ...

24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date, time and charactersin your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor,record them manually or automatically, and even makeyour own titles. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/Time...

25 M.W.B. MWB No indication (Auto) MWB Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) This camcorder ’s Automatic Color Temperature systemsenses the color temperature of the ambient lighting forautomatic white balance adjustment. However, precise coloradjustment is not possible under the following conditi...

26 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, aneasy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies manyof the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . SE...

27 OFF15 S30 S1 MIN5 MINOFF1/4 S1/2 S1 S MENU GAIN UP S.LX To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is moreconvenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even ifthe picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selectedwhen the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCKmode. (S...

28 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING START/STOP and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating thecamcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in t...

29 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. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standbymode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before...

30 + 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...

31 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...

32 M-1:23:45 SP PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in“Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 31). 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. SELECT ...

33 + – FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appearon the screen during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press either +/– button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: ● To reset TRACKING to the originalpreset, press both + and – buttons simultaneously. ● Manual Tracking...

34 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...

35 SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR 1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remotetoward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring tothe VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR SET , and press button (A) and then (B). • The code is automatically set once you release the MBR...

36 A B C IN OUT © 1 0:00:25 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT 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.) PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to“PLAY”. PREPARE VCR 3 Turn the ...

37 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder) EDITED TAPE (VCR) 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 manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press EDIT o...

38 A C B a 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # 1 $89 !503 7 % ^ 2 @46 & 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX720 only) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basicoperations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote ...

40 M-1:23:45 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX720 only) (cont.) 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...

41 M-0:05:20 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. 40) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT-IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginni...

42 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 pressing PUSH . 4 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 5 Slide the LENS COVER open/clos...

43 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...

44 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 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 ...

45 AM 10 : 24 DEC 25 . 97 MERR Y CHR I ST MA S TAPE END – 05 MWB DISP. REC SP SEPIALENS COVER FADE 18MIN T30 1MIN1/2S INDEX P AU SE 890 1 2 6 7 % & ^ *( ) q e ! #$ @ w 4 3 5 1 Cassette Warning/Remaining Tape Time ........................................... Z pg. 14 When no cassette is inserted o...

46 INDEX Controls @ REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 32 RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 16 # FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 32 RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 16 $ PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z...

47 e r t y i E W R T Y w p Q u O U I o Connectors w J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)Connector.)(Located beneath the jack cover)• Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 36). • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal comput...

48 INDEX Terms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8Animation Recording .............................. pg. 29, 39Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 41Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 24Auto Focus ......................................

49 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 followin...

50 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...

51 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6V } Power consumption GR-AX720 Light on : 8.5 WGR-AX720 Light off/GR-AX420 : 5.5 W GR-AX220 : 5.3 W Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recordingConforms...

52 ESPAÑOL Alimentación Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentaciónde 4 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...

53 REPRODUCCION 1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en“PLAY”. 2 Presione REW . — La cinta se detiene automáticamente al comienzo de la misma. 3 Presione PLAY/PAUSE . — Comienza la reproducción y la imagen aparece en el visor. • Presione STOP para detener la grabación. (Por más detalles, Z P. 32....

54 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 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 t...

55 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 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 t...