Page 2 - Using This Instruction Manual; SAFETY; Warning on lithium battery
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. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Co...
Page 3 - REMEMBER; The Logical Choice; The only compact video; PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
n Programme AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 14) n Intelligent Function Control ( Z pg. 16 – 23) n 14x Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom ( Z pg. 11) n EasyEdit (Random Assemble Editing) ( Z pg. 30 – 33) n Desigh-Integrated Auto Light(GR-AX460 only)( Z pg. 13) CONTENTS MAJOR FEATURES 3 GETTING STARTED 4 Power...
Page 4 - GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; SUPPLY POWER; USING THE BATTERY PACK; ATTACH BATTERY PACK
4 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 PACK S...
Page 5 - USING A CAR BATTERY
5 ** 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 7 - Viewfinder Adjustment; Tape Length Setting
7 T30 Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability(see illustration at left). SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA. ADJUST DIOPTER 3 Turn the diopter adjustment control until theindications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. Tape Length ...
Page 8 - Grip Adjustment; Shoulder Strap Attachment; Tripod Mounting
8 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 Zoomswitch. Refasten ...
Page 9 - Remote Control Unit; PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER; INSERT BATTERY
9 A B Remote Control Unit The RM-V704U Full-Function Remote Control Unit canoperate this camcorder from a distance as well as thebasic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) ofyour VCR. This remote control unit makes additionalrecording functions possible. To operate, point it at thecamcorder’s...
Page 10 - RECORDING; Basic Recording; LOAD A CASSETTE; STOP RECORDING
10 45MIN 44MIN 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. 4) ● Tape Length Setting ( Z pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg....
Page 11 - Basic Features
11 T W T W T W T W FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To vary the length of the focal lens andproduce zoom in/out effect. OPERATION: Zoom In1) Pull the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out2) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: ● The further the power zoom switch ispushed or pulled, the faster the zo...
Page 13 - SET VIDEO LIGHT; Advanced Features
13 Video Light (GR-AX460 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...
Page 14 - Program AE With Special Effects
14 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL SportsHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-movingaction. High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)Captures faster action than Sports mode. 15 sec. Self-TimerLets you delay recording start after Recording Start/Stop is pressed. If camcorder is secured, operatorcan enter scene b...
Page 15 - White Balance Adjustment; SELECT MODE; ADJUST FOCUS
15 No indication (Auto) MWB White balance mode indicator White Balance Adjustment 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 followingcond...
Page 16 - INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL
16 SEL F1 F2 FADER CINEMA FADER CINEMA FOCUS EXP. TITLE DISP. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 SEL . SEL . SEL . F1 F2 F1 F2 F2 F1 F1 F2 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL This feature makes it easier for you to make selectionsduring the following modes: Fader, Cinema, ManualFoc...
Page 17 - Cinema
17 Cinema This feature allows you to record black bars at the topand bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like“wide-screen” effect. SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL. until “CINEMA” appears to theright of F2. ENGAGE CINEMA MODE 2 Press F2. RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press F2 again while “CINEMA” app...
Page 18 - Focusing; Auto Focus; Focus Lock; RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
18 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusdetection zone 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 s...
Page 19 - Manual Focus; TO FARTHER SUBJECT; TO NEARER SUBJECT; LOCK FOCUS; RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
19 FOCUS EXP. F1 F2 F 1 + F 1 + SEL F1 F2 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to theright of F1. ADJUST FOCUS 2 A TO FARTHER SUBJECT 2 While ho...
Page 20 - Exposure Control
20 + - + - + - + F 2 + F 2 FOCUS EXP. F1 F2 SEL F1 F2 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. SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL. until “EXP.” appears t...
Page 21 - Date/Time Character Insert; DISPLAY; AUTO DATE RECORD
21 NOTES: ● In the On-Screen Display mode, the date isdisplayed and recorded. ● The on-screen display is not available during recording. 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...
Page 22 - Character Generator
22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Character Generator SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the rightof F2. SET CHARACTER OR TITLE 2 Press F2 until “SET CHAR” or a previously storedtitle appears in the viewfinder. ACCESS CHARACTER MODE SCREEN 3 Press SET. A character grid a...
Page 23 - Example of Character Generator & Title; Instant Titles
23 HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN PARIS, FRANCE Example of Character Generator & Title Viewfinder Character Generator:IN PARIS, FRANCE Title indication Title: HAPPY HOLIDAYS Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You cansuperimpose one of them above a previously stored titleas shown ...
Page 24 - ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
24 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 thecamcorder, you (or whomever is operating thecamcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: You need the RM-V704U remote con...
Page 25 - Animation
25 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: You need the RM-V704U remote control unit toperform the following procedure. ENGAGE RECORD–STANDB...
Page 26 - PLAYBACK; Using The Cassette Adapter; VCR
26 + 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...
Page 27 - Basic Connections
27 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 provided A/V cable. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect theprovid...
Page 28 - Basic Playback; Rewind or Fast-forward the Tape
28 M 0:00:00 PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in“BASIC CONNECTIONS” ( Z pg. 27). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Load as you did in the recording procedure. SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to PLAY. The Power Onindicator lights. PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY/PAUSE . The pla...
Page 29 - Features
29 FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appear onthe screen. OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for bestpicture. NOTES: ● To reset TRACKING to the originalpreset, press both TRACKING buttonssimultaneously. ● Manual Tracking may not work wi...
Page 30 - EDITING; Tape Dubbing
30 EDITING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR. If you have a RemotePAUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect itto the camcorder and the VCR. (See “NOTES” belowfor details.) PREPARE FOR DUBBING 2 Set the camcorder’s power switc...
Page 31 - SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR; OPERATE THE VCR; IMPORTANT; MAKE CONNECTIONS; JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
31 MBR SETVCR CTL 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 chart at left, press and hold MBR SET, and pressbutton (A) and then (B). • The code is automatically set once you release the MB...
Page 32 - SELECT SCENES
32 AB C EDITING (cont.) PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch toPLAY. PREPARE VCR 3 Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape andengage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions). SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY 1 Press PLAY/PAUSE , then press R.A. EDIT...
Page 33 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE; SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
33 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 previouslyselected scenes are copied to the VCR ...
Page 34 - Insert Editing; RESET COUNTER
34 M-0:12:34 COUNTER R/M 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: You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to performth...
Page 35 - Audio Dubbing; ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
35 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. 34) before continuing. FIND EDIT-IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of thescene onto which you want to dub new audio, pr...
Page 36 - INDEX; Controls; Connectors; e r; u i o p
36 INDEX Controls Controls 1 PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. Z pg. 14 2 F1 [Function 1] Button ........................ Z pg. 16 3 PUSH Button ......................................... Z pg. 7 4 Function SEL. Button ........................... Z pg. 16 5 F2 [Function 2] Button ...............
Page 37 - Viewfinder Indications
37 s ! Recording Indicator ............................. Z pg. 10 @ Record–Standby Indicator ................... Z pg. 10 # Lens Cover Warning ............................ Z pg. 10 $ Index Code Marking ............................ Z pg. 12 % Fade–Standby Indicator ....................... Z pg. 16 ^ ...
Page 38 - CAUTIONS; General Batter y Precautions; Battery Packs; To prevent damage and prolong service; Cassettes
38 CAUTIONS DANGER: • 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. • When ...
Page 39 - Main Unit; This camcorder features a built-in head; For Your Maintenance; Cleaning The Camcorder
39 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 unit. .... remove th...
Page 40 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM; TAPE TRANSPORT
40 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly( Z pg. 4). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 4). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected( Z pg. 5). RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. Recording does ...
Page 41 - SPECIFICATIONS
41 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6 V Power consumption GR-AX460 light on : 8.7 W GR-AX460 light off : 5.7 W GR-AX360 : 5.9 W GR-AX260 : 5.7 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording ...
