Page 2 - EN; The Logical Choice; PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
n Program Manager ( Z pg. 14 – 23) n Programme AE with Special Effects( Z pgs. 14, 15) • Auto Mode Lock • Auto Mode Release• Electronic Fog Filter • ND Effect• Sepia • Twilight • Sports• 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter• 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter n Integrated Auto Light (GR-AX837/AX637 only) ( Z ...
Page 3 - GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; SUPPLY POWER; USING THE BATTERY PACK; ATTACH BATTERY PACK
4 EN GETTING STARTED REFRESH indicator REFRESH switch CHG. (charge) indicator Marks ENDindicator POWERindicator ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, makesure that the camcorder’s power is turnedoff. Failure to do so can result in acamcorder malfunction. Hook on. Push in. BATT. RELEASE Power...
Page 4 - USING A CAR BATTERY
EN 5 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 4 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fullycharged bat...
Page 5 - Viewfinder Adjustment
6 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 6 - SELECT MODE; START CLOCK OPERATION
EN 7 SET CANCEL 1 . 1 . 0 0 1 0 : 4 5 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 ME...
Page 7 - Tape Length Setting; SET TAPE LENGTH; Recording Mode Setting; SET RECORDING MODE; Loading/Unloading A Cassette; OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER; CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
8 EN SP LP SP T30 T30 T45 T60 Tape length indicator 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 veiwfinder. T30 = 30 minutes ofrecording time, T45 = 45 minutes, ...
Page 8 - Grip Adjustment; Shoulder Strap Attachment; Tripod Mounting
EN 9 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...
Page 9 - RECORDING; Basic Recording; LOAD A CASSETTE; STOP RECORDING
10 EN 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. 4) ● Tape Length setting ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording mod...
Page 10 - Basic Features
EN 11 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. ● ...
Page 12 - SET VIDEO LIGHT; DANGER
EN 13 Video Light (GR-AX837/AX637 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...
Page 13 - Advanced Features
14 EN 1 /1 0 0 0 1/ 20 00 F G N D AUTO M OD E LOCK REL EA SE FAR NEAR + – SEPIA RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety ofshooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE selectdial. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until t...
Page 14 - Exposure Control
EN 15 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. 18) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywoodmovie. TwilightDusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., lo...
Page 15 - Focusing; Auto Focus
16 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 16 - Manual Focus; To nearer subject; LOCK FOCUS; RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
EN 17 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 6). 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 i...
Page 17 - Fader; Wide
18 EN 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 positionexce...
Page 18 - Instant Titles; DISPLAY; Character Generator
EN 19 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...
Page 19 - Date/Time Character Insert; CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE; AUTO DATE RECORD
20 EN 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/...
Page 20 - MWB
EN 21 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 followingcon...
Page 21 - PAUSE; Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment; CLOSE MENU
22 EN PAUSE GAIN UP S.LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 SET CHARACTERDATE/TIME END :MENU KEY GAIN UP NORM TELE MACRO ON INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN REC TIME 1/2S JLIP ID NO. 07 SET CHARACTERDATE/TIME END :MENU KEY + – Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipp...
Page 22 - MENU
EN 23 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.LX : Super LoLux) NORM To record a...
Page 23 - ACCESS MENU SCREEN
24 EN 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 ...
Page 24 - Animation
EN 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: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standbymode and the recording mode is set to “SP” bef...
Page 25 - PLAYBACK; Using The Cassette Adapter; INSERT BATTERY; VCR
26 EN + 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 ...
Page 26 - Basic Connections; CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
EN 27 PLAYBACK Basic Connections 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 Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in ...
Page 27 - Basic Playback; Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
28 EN M-0:23:45 SP PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in“Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 27). 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. SELE...
Page 28 - Features
EN 29 + – 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 Tracki...
Page 29 - EDITING; Tape Dubbing
30 EN EDITING PLAY/PAUSE Power switch Audio andVideo cable(provided) When connectingthe cables, open thejack cover. To AUDIO andVIDEO INconnectors Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING 2 Set the camcorder’s Power sw...
Page 30 - SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR; OPERATE THE VCR; IMPORTANT; MAKE CONNECTIONS; NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER
EN 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 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 onc...
Page 31 - SELECT SCENES
32 EN EDITING (cont.) A B C PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to“PLAY”. 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...
Page 32 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE; SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
EN 33 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 manuallyengage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press EDIT ...
Page 33 - USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Installing The Battery; PULL OUT BATTERY
34 EN 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-AX837/AX637 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. Thi...
Page 35 - Insert Editing; RESET COUNTER
36 EN M-0:23:45 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX838/AX638 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...
Page 36 - Audio Dubbing; ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY; BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
EN 37 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. 36) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT-IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of thes...
Page 37 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM; POWER; TAPE TRANSPORT
38 EN 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. 4). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 4). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected( ...
Page 38 - OTHER
EN 39 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 number (i.e. E03) appe...
Page 39 - Controls
40 EN INDEX Controls @ REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 28 RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 12 # FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 28 RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 12 $ PLAY/PAUSE Button .............................
Page 40 - r t y; Connectors
EN 41 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. 32). • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal com...
Page 41 - Viewfinder Indications
42 EN INDEX Viewfinder 10 : 24 25 . 12 . 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 ! #$ @ 4 3 5 e w Viewfinder Indications % Battery Pack Remaining Power IndicatorChanges as follows according to the battery...
Page 42 - CAUTIONS; General Batter y Precautions; Battery Packs; To prevent damage and prolong service; Cassettes
EN 43 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. • Wh...
Page 43 - Main Unit; This camcorder features a built-in head; For Your Maintenance; Cleaning The Camcorder
44 EN 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 notin use. .... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the ...
Page 44 - SPECIFICATIONS
EN 45 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6 V Power consumption • GR-AX837 light on : 8.5 W • GR-AX837 light off : 5.5 W • GR-AX637 light on : 8.3 W • GR-AX637 light off/ GR-AX337 : 5.3 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour :...
