COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX210
GR-AX310
Compact VHS
For Customer Use:
GR-AX210U/GR-AX310U
AA-V11U
INSTRUCTIONS
YU30052-501-1
3
5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
ATTENTION:
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A)
2. Lightning
(B)
3. Power Lines
2. Power Sources
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Overloading
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
4. Power Cord Protection
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
4
USE
SERVICING
1. Servicing
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
2. Damage Requiring Service
a.
b.
2. Product and Cart Combination
3. Water and Moisture
c.
d.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
e.
f.
3. Replacement Parts
4. Object and Liquid Entry
4. Safety Check
5. Attachments
6. Cleaning
7. Heat
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
5
SUPPLY POWER
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
Hook on.
1
EJECT
1
Push in.
2
3
PUSH
2
Insert.
BATT. RELEASE
Using the battery pack
1
੬
2
1
2
3
੬
To remove the battery pack
PLAYBACK
SHOOTING
PLAY/PAUSE
3
REW
2
1
LENS COVER
open/close knob
2
Set to “CAMERA”
STOP
Recording Start/Stop button
3
1
Set to “PLAY”
1
2
1
2
REW
3
PLAY/PAUSE
3
STOP
੬
੬
Ⅲ
੬
MAJOR FEATURES
6
REMEMBER
Intelligent Function Control
(੬ P. 18 – 25)
The Logical Choice
F1
SEL
F2
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
*with VHS Playpak
Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom
[GR-AX210:12x,
GR-AX310:14x] (੬ P. 15)
Zoom-in
T
T
T
T
Program AE with Special
Effects (੬ P. 16)
W
W
W
W
Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock
Ⅲ Auto Mode Release
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter
Ⅲ ND Effect
Ⅲ Sepia
Ⅲ Twilight
Zoom-out
Random Assemble Editing
(੬ P. 32 – 35)
[GR-AX310 only]
Ⅲ Sports
Ⅲ High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter
Ⅲ 15 sec. Self Timer
2
8
5
4
1
6
3
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
•Shoulder Strap
•Lithium Battery
•Cassette Adapter
(VHS PlayPak)
C-P7U
•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V11U
•Battery Pack
BN-V11U
CONTENTS
7
GETTING STARTED
8
Power ..................................................................................... 8
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion........................................ 10
Date/Time Settings ................................................................... 10
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 11
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting .............................................. 11
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 11
Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 12
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 12
Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 12
RM-V20U Remote Control Unit ..................................................... 13
RECORDING
14
Basic Recording ........................................................................ 14
Basic Features ......................................................................... 15
Advanced Features .................................................................... 16
PLAYBACK
28
Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 28
Basic Connections...................................................................... 29
Basic Playback ......................................................................... 30
Features ................................................................................ 31
EDITING
32
Tape Dubbing........................................................................... 32
Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit) [GR-AX310 only] ......................... 32
Insert Editing ........................................................................... 36
Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 37
USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
38
39
40
Controls................................................................................. 40
Connectors.............................................................................. 40
Indicators ............................................................................... 40
Other Parts............................................................................. 40
Viewfinder ............................................................................. 41
Terms .................................................................................... 42
CAUTIONS
43
45
45
46
48
49
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ESPAÑOL
FOR SERVICING
WARRANTY
GETTING STARTED
8
Power
NOTES:
●
●
●
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1 SUPPLY POWER
CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
POWER
indicator
To AC outlet
2 ATTACH BATTERY PACK
END
indicator
3 DETACH BATTERY PACK
REFRESH switch
REFRESH indicator
BATT. PACK
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
USING THE BATTERY PACK
1 ATTACH BATTERY PACK
2 DETACH BATTERY PACK
Hook on.
Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
BATT. PACK
RECORDING TIME
**REFRESH
To discharge the battery . . .
9
**CHARGE MARKER
Charge marker
NOTES:
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
USING A CAR BATTERY
To AC outlet
DC OUT terminal
NOTES:
●
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11U
●
●
DC cord
To car’s
cigarette
lighter
Car Battery Cord
AP-V7U (optional)
USING AC POWER
socket
NOTE:
Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3U (optional)
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion
10
A
1 SWITCH OFF POWER
2 OPEN COVER
3 REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
A
4 INSERT BATTERY
–/+
SET
5 CLOSE COVER
NOTE:
੬
Date/Time Settings
1 SELECT MODE
POWER
2 SET DATE/TIME
SET
+
–
Date
3 START CLOCK
SET
NOTE:
DATE JAN 1.00
TIME AM12:00
Time
11
Viewfinder Adjustment
SP-EP recording mode and
T20•30•40 tape length select button
1 POSITION VIEWFINDER
2 SELECT MODE
3 ADJUST DIOPTER
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting
1 SET TAPE LENGTH
2 SET RECORDING MODE
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
Tape length and recording
mode indicator
T30 SP
T20 SP
T40 EP
T40 SP
T20 EP
T30 SP
T30 EP
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
1 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
2 INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
3 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
NOTES:
●
●
Turn to take up
slack.
●
Erase Protection
Gear
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
12
1 EXPAND LOOP
2 INSERT HAND
3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Shoulder Strap Attachment
1 ATTACH STRAP
Recording Start/Stop button
1
3
2
2
1
2 ADJUST LENGTH
Tripod Mounting
1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
13
RM-V20U Remote Control Unit
To REMOTE
0
!
@
#
$
%
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
^
&
8
9
Functions
Buttons
1 LED indicator
;
2 KEY-LOCK switch
3 REC
4 STOP
੬
5 PAUSE/MONITOR
6 AUDIO DUB
7 INSERT
੬
੬
੬
8 REC TIME
੬
9 INTERVAL
0 POWER OFF
! POWER ON
@ ZOOM (T/W)
# FF/RETAKE
$ PLAY
੬
੬
੬
੬
੬
੬
% REW/RETAKE
^ START/STOP
& VISS
੬
੬
੬
RECORDING Basic Recording
NOTE:
14
LENS COVER
SWITCH
●
●
●
੬
੬
੬
1 LOAD A CASSETTE
2 ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
POWER
Start/Stop
The power indicator
3 START SHOOTING
Tape remaining time
indicator
REC
120MIN
119MIN
3MIN
1MIN (Blinking)
0MIN (Blinking)
2MIN (Blinking)
4 STOP RECORDING
*
MIN.....(Now calculating)
NOTES:
●
●
●
●
●
Tally lamp
●
੬
●
RECORDING Basic Features
15
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Zooming
1)
Zoom indicator
Zoom-in
OPERATION:
T
T
T
T
W
W
W
W
2)
●
Zoom-out
NOTES:
●
RETAKE
੬
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
Quick Review
1)
Power zoom switch
NOTE:
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
Retake
1)
2)
RETAKE
3)
NOTE:
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Index Code Marking
OPERATION:
1)
●
VISS
START/STOP
VISS
NOTES:
VISS
START/STOP
●
RM-V20U (optional)
RECORDING Advanced Features
16
Program AE With Special Effects
PROGRAM AE
select dial
DIAL
SYMBOL
VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
Tally lamp
MODE
LOCK
AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock
A
DIAL
SYMBOL
VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
Auto Mode Lock
MODE
Sports
SPORTS
Sports
Auto Mode
AUTO RELEASE
Release
RELEASE
M
1/2000
S 1/2000
High Speed Shutter
15 sec. Self-Timer
Auto Mode Release
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)
FG
FG:FOG
Electronic Fog Filter
SELF TIMER
Electronic Fog Filter
15sec. Self-Timer
1)
2)
PROGRAM AE
ND
ND:ND EFFECT ND Effect
ND EFFECT
SEPIA
Sepia
NOTES:
Sepia
●
●
੬
●
TWILIGHT Twilight
੬
●
Twilight
●
17
White Balance Adjustment
White balance mode indicator
No indication
(Auto)
MWB
1 SELECT MODE
MWB
MWB
1 ADJUST FOCUS
੬
2 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
MWB
NOTES:
●
MWB
PROGRAM AE
●
PROGRAM AE
●
●
੬
2
RECORDING Advanced Features
INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL
18
Group 1
F1
F2
CINEMA
FADER
F1
F2
FADER CINEMA
Fader, Cinema, Manual
Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display
Title
SEL.
Instant
Group 2
F1
F2
FOCUS
EXP.
1 PREPARATION
SEL.
Viewfinder
PROGRAM AE
Group 3
F1
F2
TITLE
DISP.
2 SELECT MODE
SEL.
Function SEL.
F1 button F2 button
ENTER SELECTION
F1
SEL
F2
F1 F2
3
Function SEL. button
NOTE:
PROGRAM AE
PROGRAM AE select dial
Fader
1 SELECT MODE
Function SEL.
FADE IN
2 ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE
F1
3 START RECORDING
FADE OUT
OR . . .
END RECORDING
NOTES:
●
●
੬
●
੬
19
Cinema
Cinema mode
1 SELECT MODE
Function SEL.
2 ENGAGE CINEMA MODE
F2
3 RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
F2
RECORDING Advanced Features
Focusing
Auto Focus
20
Focus
detection zone
*
F1
F2
*
*
*
Focus Lock
Function SEL.
1 SELECT MODE
Function SEL.
2 LOCK FOCUS
F1
3 RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
F1
NOTES:
●
●
੬
21
Manual Focus
NOTE:
੬
F1 button
F2 button
F1
SEL
F2
1 SELECT MODE
Function SEL.
button
Function SEL.
F1
F2
EXP.
FOCUS
ADJUST FOCUS
Power zoom switch
A
TO FARTHER SUBJECT
2
Viewfinder
F1
2
3
B
TO NEARER SUBJECT
F1
3
3 LOCK FOCUS
4 RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
F1
F1
+
+
F1
NOTES:
●
●
●
RECORDING Advanced Features
Exposure Control
22
F1 button
F2 button
F1
SEL
F2
1 SELECT MODE
Function SEL.
Function SEL.
button
F1
F2
EXP.
FOCUS
2 BRIGHTEN IMAGE
F2
Power zoom switch
Viewfinder
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
F2
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
3 RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
F2
To brighten the image
+
F2
+
+
+
-
-
-
+
F2
To darken the image
Exposure indicator bar
23
Date/Time Character Insert
F1 button
F2 button
F1
SEL
F2
NOTE:
੬
Function SEL. button
DISPLAY
1 SELECT DISPLAY
Function SEL.
2 CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
F2
F1
F2
DISP.
TITLE
NOTES:
●
●
●
●
F2
Date display
Auto Date Record mode
Date/Time display
F2
Character Generator
AUTO DATE RECORD
Date-off mode
On-screen display
Date display
Auto Date Record mode
F2
DEC 25.96
AUTO DATE
DEC 25.96
Auto date
record mode
Auto date
record executed
NOTES:
Date/Time display
Character Generator
●
PROGRAM AE
●
DEC 25.96 PM 10:50
SET CHAR
IN PARIS, FRANCE
No Characters
stored
Example of
stored characters
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO
1 MONITOR
੬
NOTES:
DISPLAY VIEWFINDER
●
2 INDICATIONS
F2
●
RECORDING Advanced Features
Character Generator
24
–/+
SET
1 SELECT MODE
Function SEL.
2 SET CHARACTER OR TITLE
F2
ACCESS CHARACTER MODE
3 SCREEN
SET
4 ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS
SET
+
–
SET
CHARACTER
SET MODE screen
NOTES:
CHARACTER SET MODE
A
K
U
È
.
B
L
V
Ì
C
M
W
Ò
'
D
N
X
Ù
-
E
O
Y
F
P
Z
G
Q
Ä
H
R
Ö
Å
I
●
●
J
T
À
:
S
Ü
&
Ñ Æ Ø
,
/
5
!
6
?
7
¿
ࡖ 9
0
1
2
3
4
8
●
SET CHAR
CHARACTER SET MODE
A
K
U
È
.
B
L
V
Ì
C
M
W
Ò
'
D
N
X
Ù
-
E
O
Y
F
P
Z
G
Q
Ä
H
R
Ö
Å
I
J
T
À
:
S
Ü
&
Ñ Æ Ø
,
/
5
!
6
?
7
¿
ࡖ 9
0
1
2
3
4
8
IN PARIS, FRANCE
I N PAR I S, FR
CHARACTER
SET MODE screen
25
Instant Titles
Example of Character Generator & Title
Viewfinder
OUR VACATION
IN PARIS, FRANCE
Character Generator:
Title:
Title indication
1 SELECT MODE
Function SEL.
2 SELECT PRESET TITLE
F1
NOTES:
●
F1
2
●
F1
●
RECORDING Advanced Features
Self-Timer
26
Tally lamp PROGRAM AE
NOTE:
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
1 MODE
2 SET TIME DELAY
INTERVAL
START/STOP
INTERVAL
INTERVAL
REC TIME
3 START DELAYED RECORDING
RM-V20U (optional)
4 RELEASE SELF-TIMER MODE
INTERVAL
INTERVAL
NOTE:
PROGRAM AE
27
Animation
Time-Lapse
NOTE:
NOTE:
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
1 MODE
1 MODE
2 SET RECORDING SPEED
2 SET RECORDING SPEED
SP/EP
੬
SP/EP
੬
3 SET RECORDING TIME
3 SET RECORDING TIME
REC TIME
REC TIME
REC TIME
REC TIME
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
4 START RECORDING
4 RECORDINGS
INTERVAL
INTERVAL
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF
5 PICTURES
START TIME-LAPSE
3
4
5 RECORDING
6 CHECK YOUR WORK
6 RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
INTERVAL
REC TIME
7 RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
REC TIME
INTERVAL
REC TIME
NOTES:
●
NOTES:
●
●
PROGRAM AE
●
●
●
3
4
PROGRAM AE
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter
28
Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)
+
1 INSERT BATTERY
VCR
2 INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
Compartment door
3 PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM
4 ADAPTER
Sliding latch
Reels
Compact video cassette
NOTES:
●
●
●
Recording safety hole
PLAYBACK Basic Connections
29
Connection To A VCR [A]
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
NOTE:
1 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
A
B
2 SUPPLY POWER
3 SELECT MODE
VCR
Connection To A TV With A/V Input
Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)
NOTE:
1 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV
RF-V5U
2 SELECT MODE
NOTES:
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input
Connectors (Playback ONLY)
●
NOTE:
●
●
PLAYBACK Basic Playback
30
NOTE:
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
੬
1 LOAD A CASSETTE
FF
REW
2 SELECT MODE
3 PLAYBACK
PLAY/PAUSE
4 STOP PLAYBACK
STOP
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
POWER
NOTE:
M 0:00:00
Tape counter
PLAYBACK Features
31
TRACKING
COUNTER R/M
PLAY/PAUSE
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Manual Tracking
OPERATION: 1)
TRACKING
NOTES:
●
●
TRACKING
REW
FF
STOP
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Still Playback
OPERATION: 1)
PLAY/PAUSE
2)
PLAY/PAUSE
NOTE:
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Shuttle Search
OPERATION:
1)
1)
FF
REW
NOTE:
REW
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Counter Memory Function
FF
PLAY
PAUSE
OPERATION: 1)
COUNTER R/M
COUNTER R/M
REW
2)
3)
STOP
RM-V20U (optional)
4)
PLAY/PAUSE
NOTES:
●
●
COUNTER R/M
EDITING
32
Tape Dubbing
Power switch
1 CONNECT EQUIPMENT
GR-AX310 only:
EDIT
PLAY/PAUSE
2 PREPARE FOR DUBBING
3 SELECT VCR MODE
4 FIND EDIT-IN POINT
5 START EDITING
6 STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
VCR (Recording deck)
7 EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
NOTES (GR-AX310 only):
●
5
●
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
(GR-AX310 only)
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
33
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
1 SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
MBR SET
VCR. CTL.
MBR SET
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
RM-V700U (optional)
MBR SET
VCR CODE LIST
2 OPERATE THE VCR
VCR CTL
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
NAME
(A) (B)
NAME
(A) (B)
GE
1
9
9
9
1ꢀ
2ꢀ
`ꢀ
4
6ꢀ
3
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
3
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
1ꢀ
6
7ꢀ
8
7ꢀ
8
9ꢀ
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
1ꢀ
6
PHILIPS
1
3
2ꢀ
3
PANASONIC
RCA
1
1
1
9
1
9
9
6
6
9
3ꢀ
7ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
8ꢀ
2ꢀ
4ꢀ
6ꢀ
3ꢀ
`
VCR CTL
HITACHI
6
6
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
JVC
A
B
C
9
9
9
ꢀ
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.
MAGNAVOX
9
1
7
7
SANYO
SHARP
SONY
3
3
1
1
6
6
3
3
6
6
6ꢀ
5
5ꢀ
`
5ꢀ
`ꢀ
9ꢀ
1ꢀ
9ꢀ
1
MITSUBISHI
NEC
6
6
3
3
NOTES:
●
●
●
●
1
PHILIPS
1
9
1
9
9
9
2
ꢀ
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
1
6
MAKE CONNECTIONS
CONNECT TO . . .
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
PAUSE TERMINAL
1
B
C
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
PAUSE TERMINAL
2
NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER
2
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
EDITING (cont.)
34
REW/FF CANCEL
2 PREPARE CAMCORDER
IN/OUT
R.A. EDIT
3 PREPARE VCR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
SELECT SCENES
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER
1 DISPLAY
PLAY/PAUSE
R.A. EDIT
2 REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
IN/OUT
REW FF
3 REGISTER END OF SCENE
IN/OUT
REW FF
A
B
C
4 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
2
3
VCR (Recording deck)
VCR REC STBY
5 MAKE CORRECTIONS
CANCEL
2
3
NOTES:
RM-V700U (optional)
●
●
IN
ᮣ 1 0:00:25
ᮣ 2
OUT
IN
ᮣ 1 0:00:25
ᮣ 2 0:03:18
ᮣ 3 0:02:33
ᮣ 4 0:04:11
ᮣ 5
OUT
0:01:05
0:03:31
0:02:53
ᮣ 3
●
●
ᮣ 4
ᮣ 5
ᮣ 6
ᮣ 6
ᮣ 7
ᮣ 7
ᮣ 8
COUNTER
TOTAL
ᮣ 8
COUNTER
TOTAL
0:00:25
0:00:00
0:04:11
0:01:13
●
●
R.A.EDIT
35
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)
1
IN
3
2
IN
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE
OUT
IN OUT
OUT
1 MODE
2 BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
EDITED TAPE (VCR)
EDIT
EDIT STOP
3 END AUTOMATIC EDITING
STOP
NOTES:
●
●
●
1C
●
EDITING (cont.)
36
Insert Editing
NOTE:
COUNTER R/M
1 SELECT MODE
2 FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
PAUSE
3 RESET COUNTER
COUNTER R/M
POWER
4 FIND EDIT-IN POINT
PLAY
REW
M-0:12:34
Tape Counter
PAUSE
Insert editing
indicator
5 ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE
Viewfinder
INSERT
PAUSE
6 BEGIN INSERT EDITING
NOTES:
●
●
REW
PLAY
PAUSE
AUDIO DUB
●
●
5
INSERT
RM-V20U (optional)
●
37
Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing indicator
Viewfinder
1 2
3
੬
1 FIND EDIT-IN POINT
REW
Mic
PLAY
PAUSE
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
2 MODE
AUDIO DUB
PAUSE
3 BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
PLAY
NOTES:
REW
PLAY
●
PAUSE
AUDIO DUB
●
RM-V20U (optional)
USER MAINTENANCE
38
After Use
LENS COVER
open/close switch
1
2
3
4
5
Set to “POWER OFF”
BATT. RELEASE
Cleaning The Camcorder
1 CLEAN EXTERIOR
2 CLEAN LENS
EJECT
3 REMOVE EYEPIECE
4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER
5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
PUSH
Remove
NOTES:
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Marks
TROUBLESHOOTING
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.
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RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.
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Recording does not start.
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PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there’s no
playback picture.
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Noise bars appear in the playback
picture.
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Playback picture is blurred or
interrupted.
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The counter indication is blurred
during Still playback.
TAPE TRANSPORT
The tape stops during fast-forward or
rewind.
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Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.
OTHER
The tape won’t eject.
Some functions are not available.
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Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear
in the viewfinder.
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The picture is blurred in the Quick
Review or Retake mode.
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An error number (E01, etc.) appears
in the viewfinder.
INDEX Controls
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INDEX Viewfinder
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INDEX Terms
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A
N
O
P
B
C
Q
R
D
S
E
F
T
V
G
H
I
W
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CAUTIONS
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in
areas other than the USA
Ⅲ
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General Battery Precautions
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
1.
Plug adapter
2. Do not
3. Do not
4. Do not
5. Do not
6.
INFORMATION
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
do not
do not
do not
Terminals
2. To prevent damage and prolong service
life . . .
do not
CAUTIONS (cont.)
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
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3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
NOTE:
NOTES:
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3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
●
Cassettes
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
1. During use . . .
5. This camcorder features a built-in head
cleaner which automatically cleans the
heads and head drum when a cassette is
loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads
become dirty and cause blurriness or
interruption in the playback picture,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
2. Store cassettes . . .
About moisture condensation . . .
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
Serious malfunctioning
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
45
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER
(AA-V11U)
`
`
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
Provided Accessories ...................... ੬ pg. 6
Optional Accessories
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U
•Battery Charger BH-VC10U
CAMERA
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U
•RF Unit RF-V5U
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U
੬
•Wired Remote Control Unit RM-V20U
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
VIDEO
AUDIO
ESPAÑOL
46
Alimentación
Indicador CHG. (carga)
Marcas
Al
tomacorriente
de alterna
Indicador
POWER
NOTAS:
●
●
●
Indicador
END
CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
1 ALIMENTACION
Interruptor REFRESH
Indicador REFRESH
Enganche.
COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE
2 PILAS
EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE
Empuje.
BATT. RELEASE
3 PILAS
Marcador
de carga
PAQUETE
DE PILAS
CARGA
DESCARGA
**INDICADOR DE CARGA
USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE
1 PILAS
**REFRESCADO
2 EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
Para descargar las pilas . . .
PAQUETE DE PILAS
TIEMPO DE GRABACION
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA
47
ALIMENTACION
INSERCION DEL CASSETTE
DE VIDEOEO
Enganche.
1
EJECT (eyección)
1
Empuje.
2
3
PUSH
2
(presione)
BATT. RELEASE (extracción de la batería)
Inserte.
Utilización de la batería
1
1
2
3
੬
2
੬
Para extraer la batería
REPRODUCCION
FILMACION
PLAY/PAUSE
3
(reproducción/pausa)
REW
2
(rebobinado)
1
Perilla de
abertura/cierre
LENS COVER
2
STOP
Colóquelo en “CAMERA”.
(parada)
3
Botón para inicio/parada de
grabación
1
Colóquelo en “PLAY”.
1
2
1
2
REW
3
PLAY/PAUSE
3
STOP
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Ⅲ
੬
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FOR SERVICING
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
48
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722
Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before
operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location,
please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-
252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
(201) 808-9279
1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357
(770) 339-2522
705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
(708) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
(714) 229-8011
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77043-2310
(713) 935-9331
2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040
(808) 833-5828
230 Eliot Street
Ashland, MA 01721-2377
(508) 881-5923
14505 Commerce Way
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512
(305) 362-6252
890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(415) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the
engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the
high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization
stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
If you ship the product...
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit,
a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you
received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.
Don't service it yourself.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you
may contact your local JVC Dealer.
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
1-800-882-2345.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARRANTY
49
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS
LABOR
1
YR
90
DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized
service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All
products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for
Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC
authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center,
the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,
faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility
authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if
the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of
purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date
of purchase);
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR
DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT
WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.:
Serial No:
Purchase date:
Name of dealer:
MEMO
MEMO
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407
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