JVC GR-AX270 - Manual

6 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 ...

7 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...

8 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 ...

9 + – SET CANCEL 1 . 1 . 0 0 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. ACCESS MENU ...

10 SP LP SP T30 T30 T45 T60 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tapeused. SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press T30•45•60 until the required indicationappears in the viewfinder. T30 = 30 minutes ofrecording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60minutes (in ...

11 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...

12 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. 6) ● Tape Length setting ( Z pg. 10) ● Recording Mode ...

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

15 Video Light (GR-AX570 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 the...

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

17 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL INDICATION SepiaThe scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect ofan older movie. Use together with Wide ( Z pg. 20) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywoodmovie. TwilightDusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look ...

18 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...

19 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 8). 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 indi...

20 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 ...

21 TITLE No indication HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS The characters you have set using Character Generator Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You cansuperimpose one of them above a previously st...

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

23 M.W.B. MWB No indication (Auto) MWB Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature systemsenses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting forautomatic white balance adjustment. However, precisecolour adjustment is not possible under the followingcondit...

24 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Programme Manager,an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifiesmany of 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. S...

25 MENU = Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK 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 sel...

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

27 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...

28 + PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter 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. INSERT BATTERY 1 S...

29 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, connect ...

30 M-1:23:45 SP PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in“Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 29). 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 ...

31 + – 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 – buttonssimultaneously. ● Manual Tracking ...

32 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...

33 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 MBRSET, and press button (A) and then (B). • The code is automatically set once you release the MBR S...

34 A B 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.) PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to“PLAY”. PREPARE VCR 3 Turn t...

35 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 manuallyengage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the prev...

36 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX570 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 control unit makes additionalrecording functions possible. NOTE: The remote controls ...

38 M-1:23:45 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX570 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...

39 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. 38) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT-IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginnin...

40 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 ...

41 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. 6). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 6). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected( Z p...

42 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 ...

43 10 : 24 25. 12. 97 MERR Y CHR I ST MA S TAPE END SP – 05 MWB DISP. REC SEPIALENS COVER FADE T30 1MIN1/2S INDEX P AU SE 890 1 2 6 7 % & ^ *()qw ! #$ @ e 4 3 5 18MIN Viewfinder Indications % Battery Pack Remaining Power IndicatorChanges as follows according to the batterypack’s remaining power ...

44 INDEX Controls @ REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 30 RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 14 # FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 30 RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 14 $ PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z...

45 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. 34). • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal comput...

46 INDEX Terms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 6Animation Recording .............................. pg. 27, 37Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 39Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 22Auto Focus ......................................

47 CAUTIONS Video Light • The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon afterturning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. • Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since itremains extremely hot. • W...

48 CAUTIONS (cont.) 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 inuse. ..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the...

49 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6V Power consumption GR-AX570 light on : 8.5 WGR-AX570 light off : 5.5 WGR-AX270 : 5.3 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recordingConforms to VHSstanda...