JVC GR AX730 User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AX730

GR-AX430

GR-AX230

Compact VHS

(The camcorder illustrations appearing in

the illustrations are of the GR-AX730.)

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial

No. which is located on the bottom of

cabinet. Retain this information for

future reference.

INSTRUCTIONS

Model No.

Serial No.

LYT0025-001B

5. Ventilation

IMPORTANT PRODUCT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product

and to protect it from overheating, these openings must

not be blocked or covered.

•Do not block the openings by placing the product on

a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

•Do not place the product in a built-in installation

such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation

is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have

been adhered to.

Electrical energy can perform many useful func-

tions. But improper use can result in potential

electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has

been engineered and manufactured to assure your

personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in

safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its

installation, use and servicing.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions

marked on your product and its operating instruc-

tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and

operating instructions before you operate this

product and keep this manual for future reference.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810

of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,

provides information with regard to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge

unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one

blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into

the power outlet only one way. This is a safety

feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still

fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized plug.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and

power-line surges.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire

grounding-type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a

grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety

feature.

3. Power Lines

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,

contact your electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

grounding-type plug.

An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light

or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power

lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna

system, extreme care should be taken to keep from

touching such power lines or circuits as contact with

them might be fatal.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If you are not

sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult

your product dealer or local power company. If your

product is intended to operate from battery power, or

other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or

integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a

risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION

4. Power Cord Protection

810-20)

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, paying particular attention to

cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the product.

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

USE

SERVICING

1. Servicing

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits

a marked change in performance and you are

unable to restore normal operation by following the

detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do

not attempt to service it yourself as opening or

removing covers may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious

damage to the product.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table recommended by the manufacturer or sold

with the product.

•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions for any mounting of the product.

•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across

thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the product and cart combina-

tion to overturn.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product

near water—for example,

near a bath tub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink or

laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a

swimming pool and the

like.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

4. Object and Liquid Entry

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same

characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or

other hazards.

Never push objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out parts that could result in

a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on the product.

5. Attachments

4. Safety Check

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

manufacturer of this product as they may cause

hazards.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in safe

operating condition.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

EJECT

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

PUSH

Using the battery pack

1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the

camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)

2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into

place.

1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.

2 Insert a video cassette.

3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 13)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

SHOOTING

PLAYBACK

PLAY/PAUSE

LENS COVER

Open/Close

Switch

Set to “CAMERA”

Recording Start/Stop Button

STOP

Set to “PLAY” REW

1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

1 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch

2 Press REW.

to open the lens cover.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

2 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an

image will appear.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

— Recording starts.

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.

— Playback starts and the playback picture

appears.

•To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 36.)

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press the Recording Start/Stop Button once

again.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS

VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS

Playpak). ੬ pg. 34

(For more details, ੬ pgs. 16, 17)

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Integrated Auto Light

(GR-AX730 only) (੬ pg. 21)

The Logical Choice

5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording)

(੬ pg. 19)

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

22x Optical Hyper Zoom

(੬ pg. 18)

used with your VHS VCR*

Zoom-in

Program AE with Special

Effects (੬ pg. 22)

Zoom-out

Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock

Ⅲ Auto Mode Release

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter Ⅲ ND Effect

Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight Ⅲ Sports

Ⅲ 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Program Manager II

(੬ pg. 22 – 33)

Program AE with Special Effects,

Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant

Title, Menu Adjustment (Focus,

Exposure Control and so on.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AA(R6) Size Battery

for Cassette Adapter

x 1 (GR-AX730 only)

•Cassette Adapter

(VHS Playpak) C-P7U

•Remote Control

•AC Power Adapter/

Unit RM-V705U

(GR-AX730 only)

Charger AA-V15U

•Lithium Battery CR2025

•x 2 for GR-AX730

(clock operation and

remote control unit)

•x 1 for GR-AX430/AX230

(clock operation)

•Battery Pack

BN-V11U

•Shoulder Strap

•DC Cord

Cassettes marked

can be used with this camcorder.

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Power ..................................................................................... 8

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal........................................ 10

Date/Time Setting .................................................................... 11

Recording Mode Setting .............................................................. 12

Tape Length Setting ................................................................... 12

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 13

Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 14

Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 14

Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 15

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 15

RECORDING

Basic Recording ........................................................................ 16

Basic Features.......................................................................... 18

Advanced Features .................................................................... 22

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 34

Basic Connections...................................................................... 35

Basic Playback ......................................................................... 36

Features ................................................................................ 37

TAPE DUBBING

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only)

Random Assemble Editing ............................................................ 42

Insert Editing ........................................................................... 46

Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 47

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Viewfinder Indications ................................................................ 51

Controls................................................................................. 52

Connectors.............................................................................. 52

Indicators ............................................................................... 52

Other Parts............................................................................. 52

Terms .................................................................................... 54

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

ESPAÑOL

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

GETTING STARTED

Marks

Power

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

choose the most appropriate source of power.

To AC outlet

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

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH

outlet.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

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.

•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

approx.

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

3 hrs. 30 min.

approx.

3 hrs. 30 min.

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

Hook on.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

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-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

GR-AX730/AX430

75 (40)

GR-AX230

ATTENTION:

75 (40)

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.

150 (95)

155

200

200 (125)

(

) : when the video light is on. (GR-AX730 only)

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 colors 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 8 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.

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

● 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.

● 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.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery

Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the

illustration to the left).

To AC outlet

DC OUT

terminal

To DC

IN jack

NOTES:

AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V15U

● When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling.

● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can

also be used to charge the battery pack.

● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or

Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective

instruction booklet.

DC cord

To car’s

cigarette

lighter socket

Car Battery Cord

AP-V7U (optional)

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the illustration to the left).

NOTE:

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

Car Battery

Charger/Adapter

BH-V3U (optional)

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.

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.

Viewfinder

SET DATE

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 END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

JAN 1.98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with

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

4NEXT

Menu Screen

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

YEAR

1998

JAN

MONTH

DAY

TIME

PM 12:00

12-hour

indication with

AM or PM

EXIT

DATE/TIME Setting Menu

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

CLOSE MENU

DEC 25.98

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 Insert” (੬ pg. 20).

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Recording Mode Setting

SP/EP Recording

Mode Button

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/EP

Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)

provides higher picture and sound quality and is

better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is

more economical, providing three times as the

recording time.

NOTE:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Viewfinder

Tape Length Setting

T40

Tape length

indicator

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

Recording

mode

indicator

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.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

DEC 25.98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T40

SET TAPE LENGTH

M. W. B.

AUTO

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the correct setting. T20=20 minutes of recording

time, T30=30 minutes, and T40=40 minutes (in SP).

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

Menu Screen

•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”.

TAPE LENGTH

T20

T30

T40

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.

EXIT

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

NOTES:

● The displayed tape remaining time (੬ pg. 17) is

correct only if the correct tape length has been

selected.

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

changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO

LOCK.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T20

AUTO

DEC 25.98

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

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.

Erase Protection

Gear

● 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.

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 at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

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 buckle 2. Repeat the

procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the

other eyelet 3, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1.

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.

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. 8)

● Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 12)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 14)

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.

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open

the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to

CAMERA.

Power Switch

Start/Stop Button

•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-AX730 only)

(lights while recording is in progress)

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.

120MIN

119MIN

NOTES:

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

is attached.

● 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.

3MIN

2MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 12).

● “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. 19) 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.

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

Viewfinder

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

JAN 1.98

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

Menu Screen

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. 29), then zoom in or out in

Record mode.

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

SLOW

EXIT

Zooming Speed ( 1– 4 in order of speed)

ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu

“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.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Review

To check the end of the last

recording.

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.

5SEC. REC

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.

PAUSE

OPERATION:

1) During Record-Standby, press

5SEC. REC. “

5S” appears and

5Sec. Rec is reserved.

2) Press Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording starts, and after

5Sec. Rec mode indicator

5-second recording is finished, the

camcorder reenters the Record-

Standby mode automatically.

Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec.

function, press 5SEC. REC again

so that “

5S” disappears.

NOTE:

The Fader (੬ pg. 24) cannot be

activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

DATE/TIME

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Date/Time Insert

To display the date and time in the

viewfinder or on a connected color

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 at left.

Display

Select Dial

Ⅲ You should have already

performed the Date/Time Setting

procedure (੬ pg. 11). 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)

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.

DEC 25.98

AUTO DATE

• 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.

Auto date record mode

Time display

● Setting the Select Dial to AUTO

LOCK always engages the Auto

Date Record mode, and disables

all other modes.

DEC 25.98

PM10:50:00

Auto date record

executed

Date/Time display

DEC 25.98 PM10:50:00

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Video Light (GR-AX730 only)

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. 31) 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. (1 ft.) between the video

light and people or objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

● 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. 23) is

engaged, the light is likely to stay

on.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the

video light.

• While the Twilight mode

(੬ pg. 23) is engaged, the light

will not activate.

RECORDING Advanced Features

1 second later, the mode is activated.

Program AE With Special Effects

After 1 sec.

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

shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial.

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. 24) 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

color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.

Mark

EFFECT

WIDE

TITLE

SUPER

LOLUX

Select Dial

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. 31).

RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m (33 ft.) to infinity. To focus when the subject-

to-camera distance is less than 10 m (33 ft.), use

manual focusing (੬ pg. 29).

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.

SPORTS

Sports

Electronic

Fog Filter

FG : FOG

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. 24)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

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

4EFFECT

After 2 sec.

•“

FADER” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

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. 23).

● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 23)

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.

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 at 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

environment. 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

environment. When it is more convenient

to shoot with a less coarse picture

although the subject becomes slightly

dark. This setting is suitable for measuring

sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA*

Standard for Low Light Sensitivity

Measurement).

*EIA : Electronic Industries Association

: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.

TITLE

SUPER LOLUX

OFF

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.

Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also

in French, Spanish and Portuguese. Change the setting in

Title display

TITLE LANG. in the Menu screen. (

੬

pg. 26, 27).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

OUR VACATION

No display

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset

titles until the desired title is displayed.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

A SPECIAL DAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR NEW BABY

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

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

Viewfinder

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar

on the desired function.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

•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.

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO

AUTO

DEC 25.98

OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

•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 Screen 1

MOVIE MENU

MAKE SETTING

4BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure

depends on the function you select.

GR-AX730 only

TALLY LAMP ON

TITLE LANG.

JLIP ID NO.

ENGLISH

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, or

“DATE/ TIME” . . .

DEMO MODE OFF

... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 28, 29,

EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 30, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 11).

MENU END

Menu Screen 2

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

... 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”.

TITLE LANG.

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

If you select any other functions . . .

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

bar to the desired setting.

•If you decide you want to return to the previ-

ous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

EXIT

Setting Menu

(ex. TITLE LANG.)

END SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

MOVIE MENU

BACK

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

REC TIME

OFF

INT. TIME

GR-AX730 only

TALLY LAMP ON

CLOSE MENU

TITLE LANG.

JLIP ID NO.

FRENCH

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen

reappears.

DEMO MODE OFF

4MENU END

NOTES:

● The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE” are not

available while in the Record mode.

Normal Screen

● For GR-AX430/AX230: The tally lamp is not built-in. “TALLY

LED” in the Menu Screen is always set to “OFF” and cannot be

set to “ON”.

FOCUS

Adjusts focus automatically.

AUTO

MANU

AUTO

MANU

Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 28, 29).

Adjusts exposure automatically.

EXPOSURE

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 30).

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).

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 (3.3 ft.) 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 (2 ft.).

•

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. 12).

This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature system senses

the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic

white balance adjustment. However, precise color adjustment is

not possible under the following conditions:

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

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

: HALOGEN •When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

outdoors.

MWB

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

white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 31).

ZOOM SPEED

Allows you to set the zooming speed (੬ pg. 18).

FAST

SLOW

REC TIME

INT. TIME

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

recording (੬ pg. 33).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 32) and Time-

Lapse recording (੬ pg. 33).

TALLY LAMP

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

(available only for GR-AX730)

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

(GR-AX430/AX230: always set to this mode.)

TITLE LANG.

JLIP ID NO.

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE)

of Instant Titles (੬ pg. 25).

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

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

OFF

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

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing

Auto Focus

Focus detection zone

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):

•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-color 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. 18). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,

the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend-

ing on the distance between the camcorder and the

subject. When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 27) is activated, the

camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 14). 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

Viewfinder

ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

DEC 25.98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

No indication

during

recording

M. W. B.

AUTO

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

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

” appear. The

focus is locked at this point.

Menu Screen

ADJUST FOCUS

FOCUS

To farther subject . . .

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

blinks.

AUTO

MANU

” appears and

Go to step 5.

To nearer subject . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. “ ” appears

No indication

during

recording

EXIT

and blinks.

Focus Menu Screen

Go to step 5.

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU

END”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

disppears and “

is locked.

” reappears to indicate the focus

Manual Focus Screen

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.

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

ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU

SCREEN

Viewfinder

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “EXPOSURE” and press it.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

DEC 25.98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

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

level counter) appears.

No indication

during

recording

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

Menu Screen

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

AUTO

MANU

To darken the image . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. The exposure

control level counter decreases (maximum –06).

Go to step 5.

No indication

during

recording

EXIT

Exposure Menu Screen

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

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

Manual Exposure Screen

To brighten the image

NOTES:

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

● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step

–

To darken the image

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 color/tint reproduction.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

DEC 25.98

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

M. W. B.

Screen appears.

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

CLOSE MENU

Select Dial

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 color temperature for the subject’s light

source so you can shoot with natural colors that are

unaffected by surroundings, even when there are

multiple subjects with different color 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 colored paper in

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

unit makes its color temperature standard for

automatic white balance. So you can enjoy

shooting with different colors. For example,

when adjusting with red, blue or yellow

colors, the image becomes the color 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

● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a

color monitor when adjusting the white

balance (੬ pg. 35).

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

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

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

Screen

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

SET INTERVAL TIME

DEC 25.98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

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”.

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

CLOSE MENU

MOVIE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

GR-AX730 only

TALLY LAMP ON

TITLE LANG.

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE OFF

ENGLISH

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the

selected time has elapsed, recording begins

automatically.

MENU END

To Cancel Self-Timer . . .

INT. TIME

REC TIME

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

Stop Button to display “

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

”, then set “INT.

PAUSE

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

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 and the recording mode is set to “SP” before

performing the following steps.

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” 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

canceled 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

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)

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 adapter is battery

powered and automatically performs tape loading and

unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

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

tion at left. Then reattach the cover.

VCR

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the compart-

ment 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 at left, push up

and remove the cassette.

Sliding latch

Reels

Compact video cassette

NOTES:

● For GR-AX730: “AA(R6)” size battery is supplied with

the provided Cassette Adapter.

For GR-AX430/230: “AA(R6)” size battery is NOT

supplied with the provided Cassette Adapter. Separate

purchase necessary.

● 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.

Recording safety hole

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

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

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.

(GR-AX730

only)

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

To AUDIO and VIDEO

OUT connectors

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

Audio and Video

cables (optional)

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and

those on the VCR.

SUPPLY POWER

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

SELECT MODE

VCR

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

to its VIDEO mode.

Antenna

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

To AUDIO, VIDEO

and RF DC OUT

connectors

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and

those on the TV.

RF unit RF-V5U

SELECT MODE

(optional)

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.

● 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.

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.

* Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connection

procedure.

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”.

Recording mode indicator

Tape running

indicator

M–0:23:45

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

: Rewind/Reverse

Tape counter

6 : Still Playback

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

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.

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome during Still

Playback. This is normal.

PLAY/PAUSE

NOTE:

REW

STOP

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.

TAPE DUBBING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration at left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PLAY/PAUSE

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

START EDITING

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

When connecting

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

the cables, open

the jack cover.

(GR-AX730 only)

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

Audio and Video

cables (optional)

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

VCR (Recording deck)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 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-AX730 only)

RM-V700U

(optional)

FUNCTIONS

BUTTONS

With the camcorder’s power switch

set to “CAMERA”.

With the camcorder’s power switch

set to “PLAY”.

1Infrared beam

Transmits the beam signal.

transmitting window

2ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18)

—

3PLAY Button

4STOP Button

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 36)

Stop (੬ pg. 36)

—

5REW Button

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (੬ pg. 19)

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 36, 38)

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 46)

6INSERT Button

7START/STOP Button

8INT. TIME Button

9REC TIME Button

0PAUSE Button

!FF Button

—

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

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 41)

—

Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 41)

—

Pause (੬ pg. 38)

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 19)

FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 36, 38)

@A.DUB Button

#PAUSE IN Connector

$MBR SET Button

%VISS Button

—

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 47)

—

੬ pg. 43

੬ pg. 42

—

Index Code marking (੬ pg. 41)

^VCR CTL Button

&R.A.EDIT Buttons

—

੬ pg. 42

੬ pg. 44

# — & : RM-V700U only.

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. 32 (“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. 33 (“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. 33, 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. 33 (“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. 33, press INT. TIME and REC

TIME on the remote control until the

indicators disappear.

START/STOP

VISS

NOTE:

Also refer to pgs. 32 and 33.

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-AX730 only)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 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. 40) 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. 40).

RM-V700U

(optional)

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

VCR CODE LIST

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

VCR BRAND BUTTONS

NAME

(A) (B)

NAME

(A) (B)

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

toward 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).

1ꢀ

2ꢀ

`ꢀ

PHILIPS

3ꢀ

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

8ꢀ

•The code is automatically set once you release the

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

HITACHI

6ꢀ

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

OPERATE VCR

ꢀ

RCA

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

6ꢀ

3ꢀ

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).

MAGNAVOX

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

6ꢀ

MITSUBISHI

NEC

7ꢀ

You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

5ꢀ

7ꢀ

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.

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

NOTES:

ꢀ

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

9ꢀ

● 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.

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 J terminal

(JLIP)

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR

Editing cable

(optional, ø3.5

mini-plug cable)

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s

Pause-In jack.

Audio and

Video cables

(optional)

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to

“PLAY”.

A B

To Remote

PAUSE

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).

To Pause-In

VCR

(Recording deck)

RM-V700U

(optional)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 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

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Original tape (camcorder)

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE

MODE

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

Point the remote control toward 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 43 (“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

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.)

Insert Editing

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

COUNTER R/M

original audio remains unchanged.

PLAY/PAUSE

NOTE:

REW

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

perform this procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

STOP

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Play back the tape, locate the point and press

PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

RESET COUNTER

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.

Power Switch

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.

NOTES:

START/STOP

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 19) 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.

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

REW

● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

INSERT

RM-V700U

(optional)

RM-V705U

(provided with

GR-AX730 only)

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. 46) 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-AX730 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.

USER MAINTENANCE

LENS COVER

After Use

Open/Close Switch

Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off

the camcorder.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove

the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close

the lens cover.

Set to “POWER OFF”.

BATT. RELEASE

Cleaning The Camcorder

EJECT

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with

lens cleaning paper.

PUSH

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove.

1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull

it out.

2 Remove dust using a blower brush.

3 Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn

it clockwise.

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.

Marks

● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(੬ pg. 8).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 8).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 9).

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.L

● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (੬ pg. 16).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no

playback picture.

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

● 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. 38).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding

cannot be performed.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

Some functions are not available.

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

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

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

camcorder.

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.

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some

noise may be present while recording in the SP mode

(੬ pg. 12).

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

● 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 image is out of focus.

● The diopter needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 14).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 28).

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. 11),

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.

INDEX Indications

1 2 3 4

6 7

30MIN

REC SP

TWILIGHT

S.LX

T30

444

NORM 01

LENS COVER MWB

PAUSE

5MIN

1 4S TAPE END

(

)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

DEC 25.98 AM 11:45:18

Viewfinder Indications

1 Cassette Warning/

@ Interval Timer/Recording Time/

Tape Remaining Time ......................... ੬ pg. 17

5Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ............. ੬ pgs. 19,32

# Instant Title Display ............................ ੬ pg. 25

$ Date/Time Display.............................. ੬ pg. 20

% 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

tape is loaded: the cassette (

displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s

position.

)

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

) mark is

squares —

— does not necessarily mean

2 Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 12

3, 9 Program AE Indicator..................... ੬ pg. 22

that the battery pack is fully charged.

^ Focus Indicator................................... ੬ pg. 29

& Exposure Control Level Counter ......... ੬ pg. 30

* White Balance Mode Indicator........... ੬ pg. 31

( Clock Battery Warning

Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the

Select Dial is switched from one position to

another. Then only the indicator remains at 9.

3, 0 Fade-Standby Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 24

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. 10).

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fader is engaged by pressing the EFFECT button.

Then only the indicator remains at 0.

4 Multi-Function Control Indication ...... ੬ pg. 24

Displayed when any of the buttons located on

the Multi-Function Control is pressed. The

indication disappears within approx. 2 seconds.

) •Tape End Display: TAPE END .......... ੬ pg. 17

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

5 Super LoLux Indicator ........................ ੬ pg. 25

6 Tape Length Indicator......................... ੬ pg. 12

7 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................ ੬ pg. 18

8 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 16

! •Record–Standby Mode Indicator...... ੬ pg. 16

•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.

•Lens Cover Warning:

LENS COVER ................................... ੬ pg. 17

INDEX Controls

2 3

)

@ # $ %

(

q w e r

& * t

Controls

Connectors

1 Power Zoom Button........................... ੬ pg. 18

) DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 9

2 Select Dial ......................................... ੬ pg. 22

3 Multi-Function Control

The jacks q to r are located beneath the jack

cover. (GR-AX730 only)

q J terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector.]

•EFFECT Button................................. ੬ pg. 24

•WIDE Button ................................... ੬ pg. 24

•TITLE Button .................................... ੬ pg. 25

•SUPER LOLUX Button ......................੬ pg. 25

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 42 – 45).

•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. 13

5 Recording Mode [SP/EP] Button.......... ੬ pg. 12

6 DATE/TIME Button ............................. ੬ pg. 20

COUNTER R/M Button ....................... ੬ pg. 38

7 5SEC. REC [5-sec recording] Button.... ੬ pg. 19

8 REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 36

w VIDEO OUT Connector ......................੬ pg. 35

e RF DC OUT Connector .......................੬ pg. 35

r AUDIO OUT Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 35

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... ੬ pg. 19

9 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 36

0 FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 36

RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 19

Indicators

t Power Indicator ................................. ੬ pg. 16

y Tally Lamp (GR-AX730 only) .............. ੬ pg. 16

! STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 36

@ EJECT Switch...................................... ੬ pg. 13

# Function Navigator Dial

[MENU Jog Dial]................................ ੬ pg. 11

Other Parts

u Video Light (GR-AX730 only).............. ੬ pg. 21

$ LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

(GR-AX730 only) ............................... ੬ pg. 21

% BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 8

^ Diopter Adjustment............................ ੬ pg. 14

& Recording Start/Stop Button ................ ੬ pg. 16

* Power Switch .................................੬ pg.16, 36

( LENS COVER Switch ......................... ੬ pg. 16

i Microphone

o •Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

•Remote Sensor (GR-AX730 only) ..... ੬ pg. 41

p Clock Battery Compartment ................ ੬ pg. 10

Q Battery Pack Mount ........................... ੬ pg. 8

W Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 15

E Electronic Viewfinder......................... ੬ pg. 14

R Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 14

T Tripod Mounting Socket ......................੬ pg. 15

INDEX Terms

AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8

Animation Recording .............................. pg. 33, 41

Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 47

Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 20

Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 28

Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 23

Auto Mode Release Mode .......................pg. 23

ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 23

Playback ................................................. pg. 36

Program AE with Special Effects ...............pg. 22, 23

Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 6

Quick Review ......................................... pg. 19

Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8, 55

Brighten the Image.................................. pg. 30

Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 42–45

Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 22–33

Recording ............................................... pg. 16

Recording, Start/Stop .............................. pg. 16, 17

Recording Mode Setting ......................... pg. 12

Record-Standby ...................................... pg. 16

Remote Control Unit............................... pg. 40

Remove Cassette..................................... pg. 13

Retake..................................................... pg. 19

Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 36

Car Battery.............................................. pg. 9

Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 34

Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 9

Charging the Battery Pack ........................pg. 8

Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 10

Connection to a VCR/TV ........................ pg. 35

Contents ................................................. pg. 7

Counter Memory .................................... pg. 38

Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 32, 41

Sepia Mode ............................................ pg. 23

Shoulder Strap Attachment ......................pg. 15

Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 38

Specifications ......................................... pg. 57

Sports Mode ........................................... pg. 23

Still Playback .......................................... pg. 38

Super LoLux ............................................ pg. 25

Darken the Image ................................... pg. 30

Date/Time Insert ..................................... pg. 20

Date/Time Setting ................................... pg. 11

DEMO Mode .......................................... pg. 27

Discharge the Battery pack ......................pg. 8

Diopter Adjust ........................................ pg. 14

Electronic Fog Filter Mode .......................pg. 23

Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 13

Exposure Control .................................... pg. 30

Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 36

Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 39

Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 12

Time-Lapse Shooting............................... pg. 33, 41

Tracking .................................................. pg. 37

Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 15

Twilight Mode......................................... pg. 23

Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 24

Fast-Forward Tape................................... pg. 36

5Sec. Rec ................................................ pg. 19

Grip Adjustment ..................................... pg. 14

Video Light ............................................. pg. 21

Viewfinder Adjustment ........................... pg. 14

Viewfinder, indications ........................... pg. 51

High Speed Shutter Mode ........................pg. 23

Index Code Marking ............................... pg. 41

Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 13

Insert Editing ........................................... pg. 46

Instant Titles............................................ pg. 25

White Balance Adjustment ......................pg. 31

Wide Mode............................................. pg. 24

Zooming ................................................. pg. 18

Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 29

MBR Code Setting................................... pg. 42

CAUTIONS

DANGER:

Video Light

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.

• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch

it either while in operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

•Use only the following battery:

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

• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

Please make note of the following rules for battery use.

When misused, battery can leak or explode.

• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

(1 ft.) between the video light and people or object.

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

• It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC

dealer for replacing the video light.

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.

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in

areas other than the USA

Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110

V to 240 V.

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:

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC

wall outlet other than American National Standard C73

series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens

Plug”, as shown.

1. To avoid hazard . . .

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC

..... do not burn.

dealer.

Plug adapter

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

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 discharg-

ing.

INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation. Change or modifications not approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment. This

equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-

aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

..... charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical

reaction, while warmer temperatures can

prevent complete charging.

..... 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.

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 (50°F to 95°F)

Operation .............. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage .................. –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)

● Recharging time is based on room temperature of

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

20°C.

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

Cassettes

.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).

.... 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.

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

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.

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

.... allow it to become wet.

.... 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.

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

hold the main unit with both hands or use

the grip.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

.... 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.

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.

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.

.... 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.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

dust.

.... 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 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C

or 32°F) temperatures.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

VIDEO

Output

Format

Power source

Power consumption

•GR-AX730 light on : 7.8 W

•GR-AX730 light off /

GR-AX430

•GR-AX230

: VHS NTSC standard

: DC 6V

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

OUT connector)

AUDIO

Output

: 5.1 W

: 5.0 W

: NTSC-type

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO OUT

connector)

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V15U)

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS

standard

Color

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz

Other countries

: AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

Cassette

Tape speed

cassette

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

: 23 W

: 33.35 mm/sec.

(1-5/16 ips)

: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

: 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 (5-9/16” x

1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)

: Approx. 300 g (0.71 lbs)

Recording time (max.)

: 40 minutes

: 120 minutes

(with TC-40 cassette)

Dimensions

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

(32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to +50°C

(–4°F to 122°F)

Weight

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Dimensions

Weight

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

•GR-AX730

•GR-AX430

•GR-AX230

Dimensions

(Including viewfinder)

: Approx. 790 g (1.8 lbs)

: Approx. 780 g (1.8 lbs)

: Approx. 800 g (1.8 lbs)

104 (D) mm (7-7/16” x

1” x 4-1/8”)

Weight

: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)

Provided Accessories ......................੬ pg. 6

•GR-AX730/AX430 : 113 (W) x 117 (H) x

222 (D) mm (4-1/2” x

Optional Accessories

4-5/8” x 8-3/4”)

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

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

•Battery Charger BH-VC10U

•GR-AX230

: 113 (W) x 117 (H) x

242 (D) mm (4-1/2” x

4-5/8” x 9-9/16”)

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U/AP-V8U

•RF Unit RF-V5U

CAMERA

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

The Remote Control Unit RM-V700U cannot be

used to operate the GR-AX430 and GR-AX230.

•Battery Case CU-V170U

•Shoe Adapter CU-V418U

•LCD Monitor LT-V18U

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

• 0.55” color LCD

(GR-AX730/AX430)

• 0.5” B/W CRT

Some accessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

(GR-AX230)

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

otherwise indicated.

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

change without notice.

ESPAÑOL

Marcas

Alimentación

A la toma de

corriente alterna

Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación

de 3 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de

alimentación más apropiada.

Indicador

CHG. (carga)

NOTAS:

● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible.

● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada.

● No utilice la unidades de alimentación suministradas

con otro equipo.

Interruptor REFRESH

CARGA DE LA BATERIA

Indicador REFRESH

REFRESCADO

El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la

función REFRESH que le permite descargar

totalmente la batería antes de recargarla.

Efectúe la función REFRESH después de un

mínimo de 5 cargas.

ALIMENTACION

Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA del

cargador a una toma de corriente.

COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA

Alinee las marcas y deslice la batería en la

dirección de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada

Para descargar las baterías . . .

en su lugar.

..... coloque la batería en el adaptador como

se muestra en la ilustración arriba. Luego

presione REFRESH. El indicador

REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia

la descarga y se apaga cuando la

descarga ha terminado.

El indicador CHG. comienza a parpadear indicando

que se ha iniciado la carga.

EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA

Cuando el indicador CHG. para de destellear, pero

continúa encendido, la carga ha terminado. Deslice

la batería en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha.

Enganche.

BATERIA

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

CARGA

DESCARGA

aprox. 3 h 30 m

aprox. 7 h

aprox. 1 h 10 m

aprox. 2 h 10 m

aprox. 2 h 40 m

aprox. 10 h

Empuje.

USO DE LA BATERIA

BATT. RELEASE

COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA

Indicador de carga

Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la cámara

de video y empújela hasta que se bloquee en su

lugar.

INDICADOR DE CARGA

Se ha suministrado un

indicador de carga sobre la

batería para ayudarle a

recordar si ha sido cargado

o no. Los dos colores

suministrados (rojo y negro),

le permiten seleccionar la

carga y la descarga.

EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA

Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.

Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: min)

BATERIA

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

GR-AX730/AX430

75 (40)

GR-AX230

ATENCION:

75 (40)

Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimenta-

ción, asegúrese que la alimentación de la

cámara de video esté desconectada. El no

hacerlo puede producir una falla de

funcionamiento en la cámara de video.

150 (95)

155

200

200 (125)

(

) : cuando el foco de video está encendido.

(GR-AX730 exclusivamente)

GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA

Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.

ALIMENTACION

INSERCION DEL CASSETTE

DE VIDEO

Enganche.

EJECT

Empuje.

BATT. RELEASE

PUSH

Utilización de la batería

1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería

en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para

carga, ੬ P. 8)

1 Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette.

2 Inserte cassette de video.

3 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.

(Por más detalles, ੬ P. 13.)

2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que

quede bloqueada en su lugar.

Para extraer la batería

Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.

REPRODUCCION

FILMACION

PLAY/PAUSE (reproducción/pausa)

Perilla de

abertura/cierre

LENS COVER

Colóquelo en “CAMERA”.

Colóquelo

en “PLAY”.

Botón para inicio/parada de grabación

REW

STOP

(rebobinado) (parada)

1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en

1 Deslice la perilla de abertura/cierre LENS

“PLAY”.

COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo.

2 Presione REW.

2 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en

“CAMERA”.

— El indicador de alimentación se

encenderá y aparecerá una imagen.

— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al

comienzo de la misma.

3 Presione PLAY/PAUSE.

— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen

aparece.

•Presione STOP para detener la grabación.

(Por más detalles, ੬ P. 36.)

3 Presione el botón inicio/parada de

grabación.

— Comenzará la grabación.

•Para detener temporariamente la grabación,

presione nuevamente el botón de inicio/

parada de grabación. (Por más detalles,

੬ P. 16, 17.)

O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un

VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de

cassette (VHS Playpak). ੬ P. 34

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

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

(973) 808-9279

1500 Lakes Parkway

Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857

(770) 339-2522

705 Enterprise Street

Aurora, IL 60504-8135

(630) 851-7855

5665 Corporate Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630-4727

(714) 229-8011

10700 Hammerly Blvd., Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101

Houston, TX 77043-2310

(713) 935-9331

Honolulu, HI 96819-2000

(808) 833-5828

230 Eliot Street

Ashland, MA 01721-2377

(508) 881-5923

8192 West State Road 84

Davie, FL 33324-4611

(954) 472-1960

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 (Only in U.S.A.)

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

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

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407

JVC CANADA INC.

21 Finchdene Square,

Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7

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