JVC Camcorder GR AX285 User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

ENGLISH

GR-AX480

GR-AX380

GR-AX285

GR-AX280

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Compact VHS

(The camcorder illustrations appearing in

the illustrations are of the GR-AX480.)

INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Power ......................................... 4

Clock (Lithium) Battery

Insertion/Removal ......................... 6

Date/Time Setting ........................... 7

Tape Length Setting .......................... 8

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............. 9

Grip Adjustment ............................ 10

Viewfinder Adjustment .................... 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............... 11

Tripod Mounting ............................ 11

MAJOR FEATURES

ⅢProgram Manager II

(

੬

pg. 18 – 31)

ⅢProgramme AE with Special Effects

(੬ pg. 18, 19)

•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

Ⅲ5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording)

(੬ pg. 15)

Ⅲ

22x Optical Hyper Zoom (

ⅢIntergrated Auto Light

(GR-AX480 only) (੬ pg. 16)

੬

pg. 14)

RECORDING

Basic Recording ............................ 12

Basic Features ............................. 14

Advanced Features ........................ 18

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ............................. 32

Features .................................... 33

Using The Cassette Adapter ............. 35

Basic Connections ......................... 36

•Cassette Adapter

•AC Power Adapter/

C-P7U (GR-AX480/

Charger AA-V15EG

380/280 only)

TAPE DUBBING

USING REMOTE CONTROL

UNIT (GR-AX480 only)

Random Assemble Editing ................ 40

Insert Editing............................... 44

Audio Dubbing ............................. 45

•Cable Adapter

(GR-AX480 only)

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V705U

(GR-AX480 only)

•Shoulder Strap

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Controls .................................... 48

Connectors ................................. 48

Indicators................................... 48

Other Parts ................................ 48

Viewfinder Indications ................... 50

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•AUDIO/VIDEO

(A/V) Cable

•Lithium Battery CR2025

• x 2 for GR-AX480

(clock operation and

remote control unit)

• x 1 for GR-AX380/AX285/

•DC Cord

CAUTIONS

AX280 (clock operation)

SPECIFICATIONS

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GETTING STARTED

Marks

Power

To AC outlet

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power.

CHG. (charge)

indicator

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

REFRESH switch

SUPPLY POWER

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH

function that allows you to fully discharge

the battery pack before recharging.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less

than 5 chargings.

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

To discharge the battery . . .

DETACH BATTERY PACK

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter

as shown in the above illustration.

Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH

indicator lights when discharging

starts, and goes out when discharging

is complete.

When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite

the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK

CHARGE

DISCHARGE

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.

BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Hook on.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

BATT. PACK

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

GR-AX480/AX280

GR-AX380

(40)

(95)

ATTENTION:

155

150

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorder’s power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

200 (120)

200

(

) : when the video light is on. (GR-AX480 only)

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CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to

help you remember whether it has been charged or

not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you

choose which one means charged and which

means discharged.

NOTES:

● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and

the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

● Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully

charged battery pack.

● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

● While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to

discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger

does not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/

Charger to store it.

● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t

allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored

for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.

indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

To AC outlet

DC OUT

terminal

To DC IN jack

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V15EG

DC cord

To car’s

cigarette

lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

(connect as shown in the illustration above).

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the illustration above).

NOTES:

NOTE:

●

When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can

also be used to charge the battery pack.

● When using the optional Car Battery Charger,

refer to the respective instruction booklet.

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the

battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a

CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

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Date/Time Setting

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,

then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME

Setting Menu appears.

Select Dial

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial

to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then

go to step 6.

Jog Dial

•If you want to set only the time without changing

the date, go to step 4.

SET DATE

Viewfinder

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the item you want to set and then press it. When

the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog

Dial until the correct setting appears and then press

it. The setting stops blinking.

Menu Screen

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

1. 1. 98

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with

the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

SET TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. When the

hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The minute

setting stops blinking.

DATE TIME

DATE/TIME

Setting Menu

YEAR

1998

MONTH

DAY

TIME

22:50

24-hour

indication

EXIT

START CLOCK OPERATION

When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,

TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu

Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

CLOSE MENU

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a

connected TV, see “Date/Time/Character Insert”

(੬ pg. 17).

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,

then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE

LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

Select Dial

Viewfinder

MENU Jog Dial

SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording

time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes.

T60

Tape length

indicator

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to

the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the

Menu Screen.

NOTES:

Menu Screen

MENU END

● The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 13) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T60

AUTO

25. 12. 98

● Once you have set the tape length, it remains un-

changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO

LOCK.

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

T30

T45

T60

EXIT

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

NOTES:

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

Turn to take

up slack.

Gear

Erase Protection

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

● The cassette holder can’t be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode.

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom Button

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom

Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration to the left).

SELECT MODE

Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTRE

Turn the dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

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Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back

and thread it through the keeper 2, and then

through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to

attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet

4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

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RECORDING Basic Recording

NOTE:

LENS COVER Switch

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 4)

● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 8)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

LOAD A CASSETTE

Power

indicator

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.

Power Switch

Start/Stop Button

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open

the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to

CAMERA.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder

enters the Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the

viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”

superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“^REC” appears in the viewfinder while recording is

in progress.

Tally lamp (GR-AX480 only)

(lights while recording is in progress)

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Tape remaining time indicator

STOP RECORDING

25MIN

MIN

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording.

(Now calculating)

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

60MIN

59MIN

NOTES:

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

3MIN

● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the

holder opens. Do not use force.

● The displayed remaining time is approximate.

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape

length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

2MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 8).

● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end,

and the power goes off automatically if left in this

condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears

when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is

loaded.

(Blinking)

0MIN

(Blinking)

Start/Stop Button

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes

without performing Zoom or any other operations, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the

Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to

“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

● If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after the

Record-Standby mode has continued for over

5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle (such

as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during

recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 15) to find

the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of

it.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds

when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is

closed.

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RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE:

Zooming

Zoom-in

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

an instantaneous change in image

magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Press the “T” of the Power Zoom

Button.

Zoom-out

Zoom Out

Press “W” of the Power Zoom

Button.

Zoom indicator bar

Ⅲ Zooming speed is available. A total

of 4 zoom speeds are available. 2

speeds can be selected depending

on how hard the Power Zoom

Button is pressed (press the button

fully for regular-speed, press it

lightly for slow-speed), while 2

speed levels (FAST/SLOW) can be

selected in the ZOOM SPEED

Menu depending on the overall

speed you prefer.

Power Zoom button

The combinations of zoom speeds

are shown in the chart below.

Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the

1) Set the Select Dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK and press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

appears.

2) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to “ZOOM

SPEED”, then press it. The ZOOM

SPEED Setting Menu appears.

3) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to the desired

speed and press it twice. The

Menu Screen disappears and

setting is completed.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

Viewfinder

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

NOTE:

Focusing may become unstable

during Zooming. In this case, set the

zoom while in Record-Standby, lock

the focus by using the manual focus

(੬ pg. 27), then zoom in or out in

Record mode.

ZOOM SPEED

Setting Menu

FAST

SLOW

EXIT

Zooming Speed ( 1– 4 in order of speed)

“ZOOM SPEED”

in the Menu

Screen

Pressing the Power Zoom Button

fully

lightly

FAST

1 (fastest)

SLOW

4 (slowest)

: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.

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FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Review

To check the end of the last

recording.

5SEC. REC

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly

during the Record-Standby mode.

Ⅲ Tape is rewound for about 2

seconds and played back

automatically, then pauses in

Record-Standby mode for the

next shot.

RETAKE (R/F)

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

To re-record certain segments.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

Record-Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach the start point for new

recording. Pressing “F” forwards

the tape and pressing “R” reverses

it.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop Button

to start recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake.

This is normal.

Viewfinder

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

To record a scene for 5 seconds,

providing quick scene transitions like

those seen in TV programmes.

1) During Record-Standby, press

OPERATION:

PAUSE

5SEC. REC. “

5S” appears and

5Sec. Rec is reserved.

2) Press Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording starts, and after

5-second recording is finished, the

camcorder reenters the Record-

Standby mode automatically.

Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec.

5Sec. Rec mode indicator

function, press 5SEC. REC again

so that “

5S” disappears.

NOTE:

The Fader (੬ pg. 20) cannot be

activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.

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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

FEATURE:

Video Light (GR-AX480 only)

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural

lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

Switch as required:

: Always keeps the light on

as long as the camcorder

is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on

the light when the

camcorder senses

insufficient lighting on the

subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

Ⅲ The video light can only be used

with the camcorder’s power on.

Ⅲ It is recommended to set the

white balance (੬ pg. 29) to

HALOGEN mode ( ) when you

use the video light.

Ⅲ When not using the video light,

turn it off to save battery power.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

)

does not blink if the battery pack’s

charge is low, the camcorder may

turn off automatically when you

turn on the video light, or when

you start recording with the video

light turned on.

DANGER

Ⅲ The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using

the video light, since it remains

extremely hot for some time.

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm. between the video light

and people or objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the

video light.

● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

Switch is set to “AUTO”:

• Depending on the lighting

conditions, the video light may

keep turning on and off. In this

case, manually switch the light

on or off using the LIGHT OFF/

AUTO/ON switch.

• While the Sports or High-Speed

Shutter mode (੬ pg. 19) is

engaged, the light is likely to stay

on.

• While the Twilight mode

(੬ pg. 19) is engaged, the light

will not activate.

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DATE/TIME

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Date/Time/Character Insert

To display the date and time in the

viewfinder or on a connected colour

monitor, as well as to record them

manually or automatically.

OPERATION:

1) Turn the Select Dial to any

position except AUTO LOCK.

2) Choose a display mode by

pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly

while in Record-Standby to cycle

through the modes as shown in the

illustration to the left.

Display

Select Dial

Ⅲ You should have already

performed the Date/Time Setting

procedure (੬ pg. 7). If you

haven’t, do so first.

NOTES:

DISPLAY

● The selected display can be

recorded.

Date display

● If you don’t want to record the

display, select the Date-off mode

before shooting.

Time display

● If you want to delete the display

during shooting, press DATE/TIME.

● To recall the display, engage the

Record-Standby mode and press

DATE/TIME repeatedly until the

desired display appears.

Date/Time display

Auto Date

Record mode

Date-off mode

(No display)

The characters you have set using

Character Generator (੬ pg. 22)

AUTO DATE RECORD

● Your camcorder automatically

records the date for about 5

seconds after recording is initiated

in the following situations:

• After changing the date.

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

• After loading a cassette.

• After Auto Date Record mode is

selected by pressing DATE/TIME.

In this mode, the date is replaced

after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”

but this is not recorded.

● Setting the Select Dial to AUTO

LOCK always engages the Auto

Date Record mode, and disables

all other modes.

25.12.98

AUTO DATE

Auto date record mode

Time display

25.12.98

22:50:00

Auto date record

executed

Date/Time display

25.12.98

22:50:00

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RECORDING Advanced Features

Programme AE With Special Effects

1 second later, the mode is activated.

All you have to do to access any of the variety of

shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial.

After 1 sec.

SEPIA

SELECT MODE

Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function

you want is aligned with the mark.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 1 second. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains. The

mode is activated.

Viewfinder

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release

mode is selected, only the mode’s name is

displayed. Then the name disappears and the

mode is activated.

NOTES:

● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader

(੬ pg. 20) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

Mark

EFFECT

WIDE

TITLE

SUPER

LOLUX

Select Dial

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Dial

symbol

Viewfinder

indication

Dial

symbol

Viewfinder

indication

Mode

LOCK

AUTO LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

TWILIGHT

Twilight

Auto Mode Lock

Twilight

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

incorrect operation due to accidental button

pressing during shooting.

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•In this mode the following controls are disabled;

DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but

can also be manually changed to another mode

(੬ pg. 29).

RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-

camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual

focusing (੬ pg. 27).

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.

SPORTS

Sports

Electronic

FG : FOG

Fog Filter

Sports

Electronic Fog Filter

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

image and gives it a “fantasy” look.

1/1000 sec.

1/1000

1^{S 1/1000}

High Speed Shutter

ND:ND EFFECT

ND Effect

1/2000 sec.

1/2000

2^{S 1/2000}

High Speed Shutter

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on

the subject.

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

SEPIA

Sepia

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 20)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Fade-in

Fader

This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black

blank 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

Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode.

Fade-out

Viewfinder

EFFECT

•“ FADER” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

After 2 sec.

FADER

Then “FADER” disappears, and only “ ” remains.

START OR END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-in

or fade-out.

TO CANCEL FADE-STANDBY

MODE

While

“

”

is displayed, press EFFECT.

•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

fade-standby mode is canceled.

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button

allows you to record a black blank screen.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is

used with Sepia (੬ pg. 19).

● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 19)

engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.

EFFECT

WIDE

Recording

Start/Stop

Button

Wide

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

“wide-screen” effect.

Viewfinder

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

Press WIDE.

•To restore normal screen, press WIDE again.

Wide mode

NOTE (for Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, and Instant Titles) :

When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings

(Fade-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Title : off). Then when the Select

Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK, the above functions return to the settings you

selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK. However, if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK, the

selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any

position except AUTO LOCK.

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Viewfinder

Super LoLux(Gain Up)

4S.LX

Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with

low or poor lighting.

After 2 sec.

MAX

SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE

Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the

modes as shown to the left. Once the desired mode

appears, it is engaged.

MAX

NORM

OFF

•The mode’s name is displayed for approx. 2

seconds, then disappears.

MAX : To record a subject in a dark lit environ-

ment. When it is more convenient to

shoot the subject with a brighter image

even if the picture becomes slightly

coarse.

NORM : To record a subject in a dimly lit environ-

ment. When it is more convenient to

shoot with a less coarse picture although

the subject becomes slightly dark.

OFF

: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.

TITLE

SUPER LOLUX

Viewfinder

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title

as shown in the illustration to the left.

Title display

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset

titles until the desired title is displayed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR FAMILY

No display

The characters

MOVIE STAR

you have set

using Character

Generator

PARTY TIME

(੬ pg. 22)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Character Generator

You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

ACCESS CHARACTER MENU

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “CHARACTER”, then press it.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

Viewfinder

INPUT CHARACTERS

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired

character blink, then press it. The selected character

appears at the bottom of the screen. Repeat for

additional characters (max. 18).

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

•To select the location of the next character, rotate

M. W. B.

AUTO

the MENU Jog Dial to make “

”or “NEXT

”

BACK

ZOOM SPEED FAST

at the bottom of the screen blink, then press it

repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath

the desired location. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial

when you are done, and the blinking cursor

returns to the character grid.

BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

END CHARACTER SETTING

GR-AX480 only

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

Rotate the MENU jog dial to make “EXIT” blink,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears and the

highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

CHARACTER

A B C D E F G H

J K L M N O P Q R S

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

NOTES:

À È

Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

’

–

ࡖ

● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make

“CLEAR” blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial, then

press it. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase

selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor

to the characters at the bottom row which you want to

replace, then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight

L I

BACK NEXT4 EXITCLEAR

“

” in the top left corner, and then press it.

CHARACTER

● To display the characters you have set — “Date/Time/

Character Insert” (੬ pg. 17) or “Instant Titles”

(੬ pg. 21).

A B C D E F G H

J K L M N O P Q R S

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

À È

Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby

mode.

’

–

ࡖ

L I KE YOU

ࡖ

BACK NEXT EXITCLEAR

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Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

appears.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on

Viewfinder

the desired function.

•When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of Menu

Screen 1, Menu Screen 2 is automatically displayed.

When the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu

Screen 2, Menu Screen 1 is automatically displayed.

•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu

Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”, then

go to step 5.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

Menu Screen 1

MAKE SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure

depends on the function you select.

BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”,

“DATE/TIME”, or “CHARACTER” . . .

..... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 26, 27,

EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 28, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 7,

CHARACTER: ੬ pg. 22).

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

GR-AX480 only

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE OFF

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

4MENU END

..... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks,

then rotate it until the desired number appears, and

press it. Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

Menu Screen 2

REC TIME

If you select any other functions . . .

..... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the desired setting.

OFF

1 4 S

1 2 S

1 S

• If you decide you want to return to the previous

setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “EXIT”.

5 S

EXIT

END SETTING

Setting Menu

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears

(ex. REC TIME)

and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU

BACK

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen reappears.

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

GR-AX480 only

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE OFF

NOTES:

● The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE” are

not available while in the Record mode.

● For GR-AX380/AX285/AX280: The tally lamp is not built-

in. “TALLY LAMP” in the Menu Screen is always set to

“OFF” and cannot be set to “ON”.

4MENU END

Normal Screen

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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

AUTO

MANU

Adjusts focus automatically.

Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 26, 27).

Adjusts exposure automatically.

EXPOSURE

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 28).

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 7).

TELE MACRO

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

OFF

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance

more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the

maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

TAPE LENGTH

M.W.B.

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 8).

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic

white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment

is not possible under the following conditions:

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for

white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 29).

: HALOGEN

MWB

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

Allows you to set the zooming speed (੬ pg. 14).

SLOW

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REC TIME

INT. TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse

recording (੬ pg. 31).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 30) and Time-

Lapse recording (੬ pg. 31).

TALLY LAMP

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

(available only for GR-AX480)

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

(GR-AX380/AX285/AX280: always set to this mode.)

CHARACTER

JLIP ID NO.

Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters (੬ pg. 22).

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory

setting is 07.

DEMO MODE

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Demonstrates certain functions such as the Fader, Instant Titles

etc. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen

is closed, demonstration starts.

NOTES:

● When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

not available.

● By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,

“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

● During demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing

Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

Focus

detection zone

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour

wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The low-contrast warning “

” appears.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is

not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece

of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,

wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out

first (੬ pg. 14). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,

the camcorder could automatically zoom out

depending on the distance between the camcorder and

the subject. When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 24) is activated,

the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

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Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on

“FOCUS”.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

Viewfinder

ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

No indication

during

recording

M. W. B.

AUTO

3 _{to “MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “}

” appear. The

ZOOM SPEED FAST

focus is locked at this point.

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject . . .

4 _{Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. “}

blinks.

FOCUS

Focus Menu

Screen

” appears and

AUTO

MANU

Go to step 5.

To nearer subject . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. “ ” appears

and blinks.

No indication

during

EXIT

Go to step 5.

recording

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU

END”.

Manual Focus

Screen

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

disppears and “

is locked.

” reappears to indicate the focus

NOTES:

● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 3.

● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from

step 1.

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at

longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU

SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “EXPOSURE” and press it.

Viewfinder

MENU END

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control

level counter) appears.

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

No indication

during

recording

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

ADJUST EXPOSURE

To brighten the image . . .

4 _{Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. The exposure}

control level counter increases (maximum +06).

Go to step 5.

EXPOSURE

Exposure Menu

Screen

AUTO

MANU

To darken the image . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. The exposure

control level counter decreases (maximum –06).

Go to step 5.

EXIT

No indication

during

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

recording

reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU

END”.

Exposure

control

level

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

disappears and the exposure control level counter

reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted.

counter

NOTES:

Manual Exposure Screen

To brighten the image

● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 3.

● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from

step 1.

–

To darken the image

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Viewfinder

Manual White Balance Adjustment

(M.W.B.)

Menu Screen

MENU END

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, the more advanced camcorder operator would

prefer to control this function manually and achieve a

more professional colour/tint reproduction.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

appears.

M. W. B.

M.W.B. Menu

Screen

AUTO

: FINE

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU

: CLOUD

: HALOGEN

SCREEN

MWB

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to

“M.W.B.”, then press it.

EXIT

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to

the required white balance.

“AUTO” ..................... Automatic adjustment

“

: FINE” ............... Outdoors on sunny day

: CLOUD”.......... Outdoors on cloudy day

: HALOGEN” ..... Light source is halogen or

tungsten lamp

“MWB”....................... When using a personal White

Balance Setting stored in

memory (see below.)

Jog Dial

Select Dial

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu

Screen.

MWB

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light

source so you can shoot with natural colours that are

unaffected by surroundings, even when there are

multiple subjects with different colour temperatures.

NOTES:

● To switch to automatic white balance

adjustment, set the M.W.B. in the Menu

Screen to “AUTO”, or turn the Select Dial to

“AUTO LOCK”.

PREPARE WHITE OBJECT

● Re-adjust the White Balance when the

lighting has changed, when the camcorder

has been turned off and on again, or when

the Select Dial’s position has been changed.

● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in

front of the subject in step 1 of “MWB”, this

unit makes its colour temperature standard

for automatic white balance. So you can

enjoy shooting with different colours. For

example, when adjusting with red, blue or

yellow colours, the image becomes the

colour which approximates to green, orange

or purple respectively.

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

sheet of white paper.

SELECT MWB

Follow step 1 through 3 of the above, select “MWB”.

MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE

Press the MENU Jog Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.

“MWB” blinks while the white balance is being stored

in memory, then the Menu Screen reappears when

memorization is complete.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a

colour monitor when adjusting the white

balance (੬ pg. 36).

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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

Recording

Start/Stop Button

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording

Start/Stop Button and the actual start of recording. If you

secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode

before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

Select Dial

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “INT. TIME”, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

Viewfinder

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

SET INTERVAL TIME

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is

placed on “MENU END”.

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the

selected time has elapsed, recording begins

automatically.

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

GR-AX480 only

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE OFF

4MENU END

To Cancel Self-Timer . . .

... Before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/

INT. TIME

REC TIME

Stop Button to display “

”, then set “INT.

PAUSE

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

OFF

15 S

1 4 S

1 2 S

1 S

30 S

1 MIN

5 MIN

5 S

EXIT

INT. TIME Menu

REC TIME Menu

INT. TIME Indicator

INT. TIME and

REC TIME

indications on the

normal screen

15S

REC TIME Indicator

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Animation

Time-Lapse

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of

movement. This function allows you to shoot a

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

object for a brief period of time.

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.

Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

you can record subtle changes over an extended

period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode before performing the following steps.

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

SET RECORDING TIME

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to the desired time, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the

Menu Screen.

RECORDINGS

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “INT. TIME”, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The INT. TIME Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to the desired time, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

SET RECORDING TIME

START RECORDING

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to the desired time, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the

Menu Screen.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

START TIME-LAPSE

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

RECORDING

Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording and intervals alternate

automatically.

NOTES:

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or Time-

Lapse mode.

To release when “

” is displayed, set

PAUSE

“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu

Screen to “OFF”. To release when

” and “^REC” are not displayed,

● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

● Before performing other operations following

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

● Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are

cancelled when the power is shut off or when the

cassette is ejected.

“

PAUSE

press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display

”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

“

PAUSE

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PLAYBACK Basic Playback

PLAY/PAUSE

LOAD A CASSETTE

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.

REW

SELECT MODE

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power

indicator lights.

STOP

PLAY BACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

Power Switch

NOTE:

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power

Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

Tape running indicator

M–0:23:45

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

: Rewind/Reverse

6 : Still Playback

Tape counter

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PLAYBACK Features

Tracking

This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that

appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto

Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode.

Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog

Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes,

the indication disappears.

NOTES:

● When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is

displayed.

● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on

other VCRs or camcorders.

MENU Jog Dial

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PLAYBACK Features (cont.)

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Still Playback

To pause during playback.

COUNTER R/M

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/PAUSE again.

PLAY/PAUSE

REW

STOP

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome during Still

Playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Shuttle Search

To allow high-speed search in either

direction.

OPERATION:

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome or darken in

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

NOTE:

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Counter Memory Function

To make it easier to locate a specific

tape segment.

OPERATION:

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

more than 1 second. The counter

resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than

1 second. “M” appears.

3) After recording or playback, press

STOP, then REW. The tape

automatically stops at or close to

0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start

playback.

NOTES:

● The counter memory functions in

the Fast-Forward and Rewind

modes.

● To disable Counter Memory

Function, press COUNTER R/M for

less than 1 second so the “M”

disappears.

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PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded

with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS

video cassette recorder. The C-P7U (provided only with

the GR-AX480/AX380/AX280) or C-P6U (optional)

adapter is battery powered and automatically performs

tape loading and unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the

VCR

illustration to the left. Then reattach the cover.

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

Compartment door

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do

not attempt to force the adapter open. Then insert

your finger in the hole on the underside of the

adapter as shown in the illustration to the left, push

up and remove the cassette.

Sliding latch

Reels

Compact

video cassette

NOTES:

● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection.

● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may

appear on the screen.

● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

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PLAYBACK Basic Connections

There are three basic types of connections. When making

the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR

(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

When connecting

the cables, open

the jack cover.

NOTE:

Use the provided Audio and Video cables.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the

Audio and

Video cables

(provided)

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and

those on the VCR.

SUPPLY POWER

If your TV/VCR

has the SCART

connector, use

the cable adapter.

(provided with

GR-AX480 only)

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

SELECT MODE

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV

to its VIDEO mode.

VCR

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Antenna

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the provided Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

RF unit

RF-V5E

(optional)

As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and

those on the TV.

SELECT MODE

To AUDIO, VIDEO and

RF DC OUT connectors

Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in

its instructions).

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power

Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead

of the battery pack.

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA”,

then set your TV to the appropriate input

mode.

● If you have a TV or speakers that are not

specially shielded, do not place the speakers

adjacent to the TV as interference will occur

in the camcorder playback picture.

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

*Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection

procedure.

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TAPE DUBBING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

PLAY/PAUSE

Following the illustration to the left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn

on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

SELECT VCR MODE

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot

just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

Power Switch

When connecting

the cables, open

the jack cover.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

START EDITING

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

Audio and

Video cables

(provided)

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR has

the SCART connector,

use the cable adapter.

(provided with

GR-AX480 only)

VCR

(Recording deck)

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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only)

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional

recording functions possible.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

PULL OUT BATTERY

HOLDER

Release

tab

Type

: Pull out by inserting a pointed

Lock hole

instrument into slot

: Pull out while sliding the lock

hole.

: Pinch the release tab and pull

out.

INSERT BATTERY

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert

the lithium battery (CR2025)* into the

battery holder.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Insert the battery holder into the remote

control unit, and push the holder until it

clicks into place.

*Read the caution concerning lithium

batteries (੬ pg. 2).

RM-V705U

(provided with

GR-AX480 only)

RM-V700U

(optional)

FUNCTIONS

BUTTONS

With the camcorder’s power switch set

to “CAMERA”.

With the camcorder’s power switch set

to “PLAY”.

1 Infrared beam

transmitting window

Transmits the beam signal.

2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 14)

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 34)

3 PLAY Button

—

4 STOP Button

—

Stop (੬ pg. 34)

5 REW Button

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (

—

੬

pg. 15) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 32, 34)

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 44)

6 INSERT Button

7 START/STOP Button

8 INT. TIME Button

9 REC TIME Button

0 PAUSE Button

! FF Button

Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 39)

—

Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 39)

—

Pause (੬ pg. 34)

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 15)

FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 32, 34)

@ A.DUB Button

# PAUSE IN Connector

$ MBR SET Button

% VISS Button

—

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 45)

—

੬ pg. 41

੬ pg. 40

—

Index Code marking (੬ pg. 39)

^ VCR CTL Button

& R.A.EDIT Buttons

—

੬ pg. 40

੬ pg. 42

# — & : RM-V700U only.

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FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

The remote control lets you set/release

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions

as well as the Menu Screen.

Transmitted beam

effective area

OPERATION:

Self-Timer

1) Set

15°

Instead of performing steps 1 through

4 on pg. 30 (“Self-Timer”), press INT.

TIME on the remote control. Each

time INT. TIME is pressed, the

Interval Timer indicator appears,

changing in the following order: 15S,

30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication

(off).

Remote sensor

15°

When using the remote control, be sure to

point it at the remote sensor. The above

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

beam effective area for indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or

when the remote sensor is directly exposed to

sunlight or powerful lighting.

2) Release

Instead of setting “INT. TIME” to

“OFF” in the Menu, press INT. TIME

on the remote control until the

Interval Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2

on pg. 31 (“Animation”), press REC

TIME on the remote control. Each

time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec

Time indicator appears, changing in

the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S,

5S and No indication (off).

Interval Timer Indicator

Viewfinder

2) Release

Index Code

Marking

1MIN

1 2S

INDEX

Instead of using the Menu in step 5

on pg. 31, press REC TIME on the

remote control until the Rec Time

indicator disappears.

Time-Lapse

1) Set

Rec Time Indicator

Instead of performing steps 1 through

3 on pg. 31 (“Time-Lapse”), press

INT. TIME and REC TIME on the

remote control. Each time INT. TIME

is pressed, the Interval Timer

indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN,

5MIN and No indication (off). Each

time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec

Time indicator appears, changing in

the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S,

5S and No indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5

on pg. 31, press INT. TIME and REC

TIME on the remote control until the

indicators disappear.

START/STOP

VISS

NOTE:

Also refer to pg. 30 and 31.

INT. TIME

REC TIME

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Index Code Marking (RM-V700U only)

To give you automatic access to any

selected point on a recording.

OPERATION:

NOTE:

1) Press VISS once to place the index

code. “INDEX” blinks during

marking.

If VISS is pressed during Record-

Standby mode, the mark is placed

where START/STOP is pressed.

RM-V705U

RM-V700U

(optional)

(provided with

GR-AX480 only)

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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) (cont.)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the

source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic

editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily

MBR SET

VCR CTL

performed when the optional RM-V700U MBR (Multi-

Brand Remote, ੬ pg. 38) is set to operate with your

brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be

performed by operating the VCR manually.

Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is

installed in the remote control RM-V700U (੬ pg. 38).

RM-V700U

(optional)

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

VCR CODE LIST

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

VCR BRAND BUTTONS

towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to

the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR

SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

NAME

(A) (B)

NAME

(A) (B)

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

3ꢀ

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

OPERATE VCR

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for

the desired function. The functions the remote can

control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR

REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this

one).

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

SANYO

6ꢀ

SELECO,

REX

1ꢀ

You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

SHARP

5ꢀ

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with yours

or may offer limited functions.

MITSUBISHI

7ꢀ

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

SONY

NEC

7ꢀ

NOTES:

ꢀ

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In

this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

● If the RM-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use

the controls on the VCR.

NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

Open the cover

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH

R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

To J terminal

(JLIP)

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s

Pause-In jack.

Audio and

Video cables

(provided)

Editing cable

(optional, ø3.5

mini-plug cable)

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to

“PLAY”.

To AUDIO

and VIDEO IN

connectors

PREPARE VCR

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).

A B

If your TV/VCR

has the SCART

connector, use

the cable adapter.

(provided with

GR-AX480 only)

To Remote

PAUSE

To Pause-In

VCR

(Recording deck)

RM-V700U

(optional)

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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) (cont.)

SELECT SCENES

PLAY/PAUSE

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

DISPLAY

STOP

Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the

screen of the connected TV.

REW

Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene

you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.

The data appears under “IN” on the display.

Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and

press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under

“OUT” on the display. The total time of the

registered scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the

screen.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

(as many as 8).

RM-V700U

(optional)

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

PAUSE

most recently registered point.

REW

PLAY

IN/OUT

ON/OFF

CANCEL

NOTES:

● There must be at least one second between an in-point

and its corresponding out-point.

● To ensure correct operation, there should be at least 15

seconds between an out-point and the next in-point.

● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points

or out-points.

● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,

the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing

doesn’t take place.

● Pressing ON/OFF clears all in- and out-points from

memory.

● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

0:00:25

OUT

--:--:--

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:00:25

0:00:00

OUT

0:00:25

0:01:05

0:03:18

0:02:33

0:04:11

0:03:31

0:02:53

--:--:--

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:04:11

0:01:13

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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Original tape (camcorder)

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE

MODE

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Edited tape (VCR)

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the

previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in

the specified order.

While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene

which is beging copied is shown with a blinking

highlight.

STOP

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.

Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit

counter display disappear, press ON/OFF.

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

NOTES:

● If you performed step 1

on page 41 (“MAKE

CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at

the VCR during editing.

● The on-screen display only appears while the

camcorder searches for each scene.

MENU Jog Dial

● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited

tape with certain VCRs.

RM-V700U

(optional)

ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY

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Insert Editing

COUNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The

original audio remains unchanged.

REW

NOTE:

Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to

perform this procedure.

STOP

SELECT MODE

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Play back the tape, locate the point and press

PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

RESET COUNTER

Power Switch

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

1 second to reset the tape counter, then press again

for less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears.

Insert editing

indicator

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the point

where the new scene should start.

Tape Counter

M–0:12:34

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode

is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed

at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

Viewfinder

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

START/STOP

REW

NOTES:

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 15) can be performed.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the desig-

nated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither

indicates a defect in the unit.

● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

PLAY

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

RM-V700U

(optional)

RM-V705U

(provided with

GR-AX480 only)

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Audio dubbing indicator

Audio Dubbing

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only).

M–0:05:20

Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure

(੬ pg. 44) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in microphone.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE

at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

Viewfinder

Microphone

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY

MODE

Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP.

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

NOTES:

● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or

the edit points will not be accurate.

REW

● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

A. DUB

RM-V705U

(provided with

GR-AX480 only)

RM-V700U

(optional)

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

Audio Dubbing):

● Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

recording speed was changed during the original

recording.

● To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the Erase Protection

tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide

the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab

has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-

Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter

may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(੬ pg. 4).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 4).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 5).

The power suddenly goes off and

doesn’t come back on by itself.

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If

it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have

removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the

hole with adhesive tape.

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (੬ pg. 12).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no

playback picture.

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has

not been set to VIDEO.

● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

Playback picture is blurred or

interrupted.

● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

The counter indication is blurred

during Still playback.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward

or rewind.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(੬ pg. 34).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding

cannot be performed.

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

● The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the

camcorder.

Some functions are not available.

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

in the viewfinder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

the camcorder.

The viewfinder and the lens have

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth.

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

The image is out of focus.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the

power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power

on again. If the error number still appears in the view-

finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 10).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 26).

The date and time displays

disappear.

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased.

Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before

disconnecting the power source.

The wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 7),

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

of the Lens Cover.

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 Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and

proceed as usual from the beginning.

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INDEX

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Controls

Connectors

1 Power Zoom Button ........................... ੬ pg. 14

2 Select Dial ......................................... ੬ pg. 18

3 Multi-Function Control

( DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 5

The jacks ) to e are located beneath the jack

cover.

) J terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector]

•EFFECT Button ................................. ੬ pg. 20

•WIDE Button ................................... ੬ pg. 20

•TITLE Button .................................... ੬ pg. 21

•SUPER LOLUX Button ..................... ੬ pg. 21

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (GR-AX480 only)

(੬ pg. 40 – 43).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with

a J terminal.

4 PUSH Button...................................... ੬ pg. 9

5 DATE/TIME Button ............................. ੬ pg. 17

COUNTER R/M Button ....................... ੬ pg. 34

6 5SEC. REC [5-sec recording] Button ... ੬ pg. 15

7 REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 32

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ...... ੬ pg. 15

8 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 32

9 FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 32

RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 15

q VIDEO OUT Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 36

w RF DC OUT Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 36

e AUDIO OUT Connector .................... ੬ pg. 36

0 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 32

! EJECT Switch ...................................... ੬ pg. 9

Indicators

r Power Indicator .................................. ੬ pg. 12

t Tally Lamp (GR-AX480 only) .............. ੬ pg. 12

@ Function Navigator Dial

[MENU Jog Dial] ................................ ੬ pg. 7

# LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

(GR-AX480 only) ................................ ੬ pg. 16

Other Parts

y Video Light (GR-AX480 only) ............. ੬ pg. 16

u Microphone ....................................... ੬ pg. 45

$ BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 4

% Dioptre Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 10

^ Recording Start/Stop Button................ ੬ pg. 12

& Power Switch ................................ ੬ pg.12, 32

* LENS COVER Switch .......................... ੬ pg. 12

i •Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

•Remote Sensor (GR-AX480 only) ..... ੬ pg. 39

o Clock Battery Compartment ............... ੬ pg. 6

p Battery Pack Mount ............................ ੬ pg. 4

Q Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 11

W Electronic Viewfinder ......................... ੬ pg. 10

E Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 10

R Tripod Mounting Socket ..................... ੬ pg. 11

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INDEX (cont.)

5 6

30MIN

S.LX

T30

REC

444

TWILIGHT

NORM 01

LENS COVER MWB

PAUSE

5MIN

1 4S TAPE END

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

25. 12. 98

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Viewfinder Indications

1 Cassette Warning/

! Interval Timer/Recording Time/

Tape Remaining Time ........................ ੬ pg. 13

5Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ............. ੬ pg. 15,30

@ Instant Title Display ........................... ੬ pg. 21

# Date/Time/Character Display ............. ੬ pg. 17

$ Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (

warning blinks.

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning

lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is

displayed and the tape remaining time warning

blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a

)

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack’s remaining power level:

“

”. When the power is

almost gone, the indicator “ ” blinks (battery

power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

tape is loaded: the cassette (

displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s

position.

) mark is

squares —

— does not necessarily mean

2, 8 Programme AE Indicator ............... ੬ pg. 18

Displayed at 2 for approx. 1 second when the

Select Dial is switched from one position to

another. Then only the indicator remains at 8.

that the battery pack is fully charged.

% Focus Indicator .................................. ੬ pg. 27

^ Exposure Control Level Counter ........ ੬ pg. 28

& White Balance Mode Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 29

* Clock Battery Warning

2, 9 Fade-Standby Indicator ................. ੬ pg. 20

Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fader is engaged by pressing the EFFECT button.

Then only the indicator remains at 9.

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is

turned on. This display also blinks when the

clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or

has discharged. Install or replace the old battery

with a new one (੬ pg. 6).

3 Multi-Function Control Indication ..... ੬ pg. 20

Displayed when any of the buttons located on

the Multi-Function Control is pressed. The

indication disappears within approx. 2 seconds.

4 Super LoLux Indicator ........................ ੬ pg. 21

5 Tape Length Indicator ........................ ੬ pg. 8

6 Zoom Indicator Bar............................ ੬ pg. 14

7 Recording Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 12

( •Tape End Display: TAPE END .......... ੬ pg. 13

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning:

When this indication appears, all functions

except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.

Turn the unit off (without removing the power

source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on

again the indication should disappear.

0 •Record-Standby Mode Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 12

•Lens Cover Warning:

LENS COVER .................................. ੬ pg. 13

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CAUTIONS

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

Video Light

DANGER

•The video light can become extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm.

between the video light and people or objects.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

NOTES:

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ......................................... 10°C to 35°C

Operation........................................ 0°C to 40°C

Storage ............................................ –10°C to 30°C

● Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C.

General Battery Precautions

•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is

not functioning even when correctly operated, the

battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.

•Use only the following battery:

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

C-P6U or C-P7U..................... R6 (AA) size

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, battery can leak or explode.

1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when

replacing the battery.

2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it

can leak or explode.

3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.

4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage

which can cause malfunctions.

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C

mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a

nickel-cadmium battery. Before using

the supplied battery pack or an

optional battery pack, be sure to read

the following cautions:

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

.... where they won’t be exposed to strong

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

1. To avoid hazard . . .

.... do not burn.

Terminals

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

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

in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

.... charge in an environment where tempera-

tures are within the tolerances shown in the

chart below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede

chemical reaction, while warmer tempera-

tures can prevent complete charging.

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CAUTIONS (cont.)

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

dust.

For Your Maintenance

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as

near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

temperatures.

1. After Use

1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to

turn off the 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/close switch to

close the lens cover.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

.... 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.

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently

with lens cleaning paper.

3 REMOVE EYEPIECE

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull

it out.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the

sun.

4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and

turn it clockwise.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to

hold the main unit with both hands or use

the grip.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

benzine or alcohol.

● Cleaning should be done only after the battery

pack has been removed or other power units have

been disconnected.

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

About moisture condensation . . .

● You may have observed that pouring a cold

liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to

form on the glass’ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool

place to a warm place, after heating a cold

room, under extremely humid conditions or

in a place directly subjected to the cool air

from an air conditioner.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

AUDIO

Output

Format

Power source

Power consumption

: VHS PAL standard

: DC 6V

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO OUT

connector)

•GR-AX480 light on : 7.9 W

•GR-AX480 light off /

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V15EG)

GR-AX285/AX280 : 5.0 W

•GR-AX380

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

: 5.1 W

Power requirement

: AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

: PAL-type

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

: 23 W

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS

standard

Colour

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: Constant current,

peak detection,

timer controlled

: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm

Cassette

Tape speed

Recording time (max.) : 60 minutes

cassette

: 23.39 mm/sec

Dimensions

Weight

(with EC-60 cassette)

: Approx. 300 g

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Weight

•GR-AX480

•GR-AX380

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to +50°C

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) (Provided only

with the GR-AX480/AX380/AX280)

: Approx. 800 g

: Approx. 770 g

Dimensions

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

104 (D) mm

•GR-AX285/AX280 : Approx. 790 g

Dimensions

Weight

Accessory

: Approx. 240 g

: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1

(Including viewfinder)

•GR-AX480/AX285/

Provided Accessories ...................... ੬ pg. 3

AX280

: 113 (W) x 117 (H) x

242 (D) mm

Optional Accessories

•GR-AX380

: 113 (W) x 117 (H) x

222 (D) mm

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

•RF Unit RF-V5E

CAMERA

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Cassette Adapter C-P6U

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

The Remote Control Unit RM-V700U can not be

used to operate the GR-AX380, GR-AX285 and

GR-AX280.

Pick up

Lens

: 1/4” format CCD

: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 83.6 mm,

22:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder with

• 0.5” B/W CRT

(GR-AX480/AX285/

AX280)

Some accessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

• 0.55” colour LCD

(GR-AX380)

E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

VIDEO

Output

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

OUT connector)

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