Page 2 - EN; SAFETY; IMPORTANT; Warning on lithium battery; HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE; Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHScamcorder. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in thefollowing pages to ensure safe use of your newcamcorder. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are ...
Page 3 - SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE
EN 3 This camcorder is designed to be used withPAL-type colour television signals. It cannot beused for playback with a television of a differentstandard. However, live recording andviewfinder playback are possible anywhere.Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U batterypacks and, to recharge them, the prov...
Page 4 - MAJOR FEATURES; Program Manager; II; REMEMBER; The Logical Choice; The only compact video; PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
4 EN MAJOR FEATURES Programme AE with SpecialEffects ( Z pg. 20) 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 sec. High Speed Shutter Integrated Auto Light(GR-AX480 only) ( Z pg. 18) 22 x Optical Hyper ...
Page 5 - Using the battery pack; QUICK OPERATION GUIDE; SUPPLY POWER
EN 5 2 1 3 Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 6) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks intoplace. To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PL...
Page 6 - GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; REFRESH; USING THE BATTERY PACK; ATTACH BATTERY PACK
6 EN 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 otherequipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PAC...
Page 7 - CHARGE MARKER; USING A CAR BATTERY; USING AC POWER
EN 7 CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colours 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 ti...
Page 8 - SWITCH OFF POWER
8 EN 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 t...
Page 10 - Tape Length Setting; ACCESS MENU SCREEN; CLOSE MENU; Recording Mode Setting; SET RECORDING MODE
10 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tapeused. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn theSelect Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to...
Page 11 - Loading/Unloading A Cassette; OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER; INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE; CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
EN 11 2 2 3 3 1 1 Erase Protection Gear Turn to takeup slack. Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 1 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 3 Press PUSH and make sure the holder ...
Page 12 - Grip Adjustment; Viewfinder Adjustment
12 EN 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 ZoomButton. Refasten the Ve...
Page 13 - Tripod Mounting; ALIGN AND TIGHTEN; Shoulder Strap Attachment; ATTACH STRAP; ADJUST LENGTH
EN 13 CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extendits legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. Toprevent damage to the unit caused by fallingover, do not use a small-sized tripod. Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on thetripod with the camera’s m...
Page 14 - RECORDING; Basic Recording; LOAD A CASSETTE; ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE; START SHOOTING
14 EN 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 Setting ( Z pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 12) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the casse...
Page 15 - STOP RECORDING
EN 15 STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording. • The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a powersupply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until theholder opens. Do not use force. ●...
Page 16 - Basic Features
16 EN RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, oran instantaneous change in imagemagnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Press the “T” of the Power ZoomButton. Zoom Out Press “W” of the Power ZoomButton. n Zooming speed is available. A totalof 4 zoom speeds are...
Page 18 - DANGER
18 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Video Light (GR-AX480 only) PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when naturallighting is too dim. OPERATION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required: ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorderis turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on t...
Page 20 - Programme AE With Special Effects; SELECT MODE; Advanced Features
20 EN SEPIA 1 /1 0 0 0 1/ 20 00 F G N D AUTO M OD E LOCK REL EA SE WIDE TITLE EFFECT SUPER LOLUX Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety ofshooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the functionyou wan...
Page 22 - Fader; ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE; Wide; ENGAGE WIDE MODE; NOTE
22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fader This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to blackblank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade-out works at recording end or when you enter Record-Standby mode. ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE 1 Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode. ...
Page 23 - SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE; Instant Titles; SELECT PRESET TITLE
EN 23 Super LoLux(Gain Up) Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas withlow or poor lighting. SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE 1 Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left. Once the desired modeappears, it is engaged. • The mode’s name is displayed for approx. 2...
Page 24 - Character Generator; END CHARACTER SETTING
24 EN MENU MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST 4 BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE 4 MENU END OFF OFF ON 07 OFF CHARACTER A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ST U V W X Y Z ...
Page 25 - Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment; MAKE SETTING
EN 25 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the moredetailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The MenuScreen appears. ...
Page 26 - Menu Screen Explanations
26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) FOCUS AUTO Adjusts focus automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 28, 29). EXPOSURE AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( Z pg. 30). DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time ( Z...
Page 28 - Focusing; Auto Focus
28 EN 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 i...
Page 29 - Manual Focus
EN 29 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The MenuScreen appears, and the highlight bar is pl...
Page 30 - Exposure Control
30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the bestavailable picture quality, but you can override and makethe adjustment manually. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial....
Page 31 - MWB
EN 31 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M. W. B. Manual White Balance Adjustment(M.W.B.) The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, the more advanc...
Page 32 - START DELAYED RECORDING
32 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing the RecordingStart/Stop Button 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 camco...
Page 33 - Animation
EN 33 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” bef...
Page 34 - PLAYBACK; Basic Playback; Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
34 EN PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The powerindicator lights. PLAY BACK 3 Press PLAY/PAUSE . T...
Page 35 - Features; ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
EN 35 PLAYBACK Features Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars thatappear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is AutoTracking. Manual Tracking is also available. ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode.Keep rotating it until noise bars disap...
Page 37 - Using The Cassette Adapter; INSERT BATTERY; VCR
EN 37 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 ...
Page 38 - Connection To A VCR; CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR; Basic Connections
38 EN 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 to the left, co...
Page 39 - TAPE DUBBING; Tape Dubbing
EN 39 TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration to the 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 ...
Page 40 - Installing The Battery; PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
40 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 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. BUTTONS FUNCTIONS With ...
Page 42 - SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
42 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) (cont.) Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as thesource player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automaticediting, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easilyperformed when the optional RM-V700U MBR ...
Page 43 - MAKE CONNECTIONS; VCR OTHER THAN TYPE; PREPARE CAMCORDER
EN 43 A B C MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTEPAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSEterminal. B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTEPAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITHR.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDITconnector. C VCR OTHER TH...
Page 44 - SELECT SCENES
44 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) (cont.) SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY 1 Press PLAY/PAUSE , then press ON/OFF and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and thescreen of the connected TV. REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE 2 Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of ...
Page 45 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE; END AUTOMATIC EDITING
EN 45 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE MODE 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infraredsensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes ar...
Page 46 - Insert Editing
46 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 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-V700U remote...
Page 47 - Audio Dubbing; ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY
EN 47 e 4 M – 0 :05:20 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. 46) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone. FIND EDIT-IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond ...
Page 48 - USER MAINTENANCE; After Use; CLEAN EXTERIOR
48 EN 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 remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH . 4 Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 5 Slide the LENS COVER Open/...
Page 49 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM
EN 49 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POWER No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off anddoesn’t come back on by itself. RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. Recording does not start. PLAYBACK The tape is running, but there’s noplayback picture. Playback picture is blurred orinterrupted. The cou...
Page 51 - Viewfinder Indications
EN 51 REC SP 30MIN 444 4 S . LX T30 01 MWB NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE MERRY CHRISTMAS TAPE END 1 6 7 2 3 4 5 % ^ & 9 $ 0 # ( * ) 8 ! @ TWILIGHT 25. 12. 98 22 : 50 : 00 INDEX Viewfinder Indications @ Interval Timer/Recording Time/5Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ........... Z pgs. 17 ,32 # Instant T...
Page 52 - q w e r
52 EN INDEX (cont.) 4 3 u p i o 1 9 0 ! 5 6 7 8 ^ ( # % $ @ ) W q w e r & R * t y E T 2 Q
Page 53 - Controls
EN 53 Controls 1 Power Zoom Button ........................... Z pg. 16 2 Select Dial ......................................... Z pg. 20 3 Multi-Function Control• EFFECT Button ................................. Z pg. 22 • WIDE Button ................................... Z pg. 22 • TITLE Button .........
Page 54 - Terms
54 EN INDEX Terms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 6Animation Recording .............................. pg. 33, 41Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 47Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 19Auto Focus ...................................
Page 55 - Cassettes; CAUTIONS; Video Light
EN 55 NOTES: ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm aftercharging, or after use.Temperature Range Specifications Charging ........................... 10°C to 35°COperation ......................... 0°C to 40°CStorage ............................. –10°C to 30°C ● Recharging time is based on r...
Page 56 - SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO
56 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . ..... in places of over 50°C...... in places where humidity is extremely low. (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ..... in direct sunlight...... in a closed car in summer...... near a heater. 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . ..... allo...
Page 57 - SPECIFICATIONS
EN 57 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6V Power consumption • GR-AX480 light on : 7.9 W • GR-AX480 light off /GR-AX280 : 5.0 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recordingConforms to VHSstan...
Page 58 - MEMO
