COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-AXM310
GR-AXM210
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0252-001C
EN
EN3
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 functions.
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
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.
requirements for the grounding electrode.
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 (ground-
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature.
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.
3. Power Lines
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
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.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
4. Power Cord Protection
GROUND CLAMP
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.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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EN
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
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
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.
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart
combination to overturn.
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.
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
EN5
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
SUPPLY POWER
A
Hook on.
B Push in.
PUSH Button
EJECT Switch
BATTERY RELEASE
Using the battery pack
1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
degrees.
Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place ( ).
(Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)
2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.
3 Insert a video cassette.
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 13)
SHOOTING
PLAYBACK
REW (2) Button
2
1
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
2
Set to “AUTO”
or “PRO.”
PLAY/PAUSE
3
(
4/6) Button
1
STOP (5) Button
Recording Start/Stop Button
3
Set to “PLAY”
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press REW (2).
1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to
open the lens cover.
2 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.
— The power lamp will light and an image
will appear.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
— Recording starts.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6).
— Playback starts and the playback picture
appears.
•To stop playback, press STOP (5).
(For more details, ੬ pg. 40.)
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is opened
at an angle of over 60 degrees.
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop Button once
again.
(For more details, ੬ pgs. 16 – 19)
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is opened
at an angle of over 60 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR
using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).
੬ pg. 43
MAJOR FEATURES
6
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REMEMBER
Menu Adjustment
(੬ pg. 30, 31, 32)
The Logical Choice
Integrated Auto Light
(GR-AXM310 only)
(੬ pg. 23)
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 22)
used with your VHS VCR*
Program AE with Special
Effects (੬ pg. 26, 27)
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter
Ⅲ ND Effect
Digital Hyper Zoom
(੬ pg. 20)
Ⅲ Sepia
Ⅲ Twilight
Zoom in
Ⅲ Sports
Ⅲ Nega/Posi
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
Zoom out
LCD Color Monitor
(੬ pg. 18)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15U
•Cassette Adapter
(VHS Playpak) C-P7U
Snapshot (GR-AXM310 only)
(੬ pg. 24)
5-Sec. Recording
(GR-AXM210 only)
(੬ pg. 21)
•Shoulder Strap
•Battery Pack
BN-V11U
•Lithium Battery
CR2025 x 1
(for clock operation)
•DC Cord
Cassettes marked
camcorder.
can be used with this
CONTENTS
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8 – 15
GETTING STARTED
Power............................................................................................................ 8
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .............................................................. 10
Date/Time Settings.......................................................................................... 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
16 – 39
Basic Recording............................................................................................... 16
Basic Features ................................................................................................ 20
Advanced Features........................................................................................... 24
PLAYBACK
40 – 45
Basic Playback................................................................................................ 40
Features ....................................................................................................... 41
Using The Cassette Adapter ................................................................................ 43
Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ...................................................................... 44
USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
46
47 – 48
49 – 52
Indications..................................................................................................... 49
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ...................................................................... 50
Terms .......................................................................................................... 52
CAUTIONS
53 – 54
55
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ESPAÑOL
55
56 – 57
58
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
59
GETTING STARTED
8
EN
Marks
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose
the most appropriate source of power.
To AC outlet
CHARGE indicator
NOTES:
● No function is available without power supply.
● Use only the specified power supply.
● Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
REFRESH switch
SUPPLY POWER
1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.
REFRESH indicator
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
REFRESH
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a
REFRESH function that allows you to fully
discharge the battery pack before recharg-
ing.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less
than 5 chargings.
•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
3 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the
direction of the arrow.
To discharge the battery . . .
.... 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.
Battery pack
BN-V11U
BN-V12U
BN-V20U
Charging time
Discharging time
approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 1 hr. 50 min
Hook on.
A
USING THE BATTERY PACK
Push in.
B
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1 Hook its end to the camcorder (
) and push the battery
pack in until it locks in place (
) .
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2 Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
LCD
LCD
LCD
Battery
pack
monitor on/
monitor off/
monitor on/
Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on
BATTERY RELEASE
1
2
55
55
1
60 (35)
2
60
60
1
2
50
50
80
BN-V11U 55 (35)
BN-V12U 55 (35)
BN-V20U 95 (60)
50 (35)
50 (35)
85 (55)
ATTENTION:
60 (35)
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.
90 100 (60) 100
(
) : when the video light is on.
1 : when using GR-AXM310.
2 : when using GR-AXM210.
INFORMATION:
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
The BN-V856U battery pack provides approx. 7 hours of recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD
monitor and the video light are off. Also read thoroughly the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals.
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the optional
AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
EN9
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.
ATRED
ENIGST
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 to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
● Charging times noted on page 8 are for a fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for a 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 discharging 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. Do not
allow it to discharge in a 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 CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been
stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The
CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If it doesn’t, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
USING AC POWER
To DC IN jack
To AC outlet
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as
shown in the illustration to the left).
DC OUT
terminal
NOTES:
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V15U
● When using the DC cord, make sure you connect
the end of the cord with the core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
DC Cord
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 car’s
cigarette
lighter
socket
Car Battery Cord
AP-V7U (optional)
NOTES:
● 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 (except
BN-V20U/V856U).
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or
Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective
instruction booklet.
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3U (optional)
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
10
EN
Slot
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
SWITCH OFF POWER
1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery
Charger, etc.).
REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER
2 Pull out the battery holder.
Battery holder
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have
the “+” mark visible.
RE-INSERT HOLDER
4 Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a
click.
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
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Date/Time Settings
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.
ATRED
•The power lamp comes on.
SELECT FUNCTION
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu
appears.
ENIGST
•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to
move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then
go to step 6.
MENU Button
Power lamp
•If you want to set only the time without changing
the date, go to step 4.
SET DATE
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
item you want to set and then press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. The setting
stops blinking.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the
Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
SET TIME
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
TAPE LENGTH T30
“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting
begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct
setting appears and then press it. When the hour
setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins
blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting
appears and then press it. The minute setting stops
blinking.
4
RETURN
DATE TIME
DATE/TIME Menu
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
1999
JAN
1
12-hour indication
with AM or PM
TIME
PM 12 : 00
START CLOCK OPERATION
5 When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”,
“DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the Select Dial to move
the highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“RETURN”.
EXIT
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
6 Press the Select Dial.
TAPE LENGTH T30
NOTE:
4RETURN
To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display
and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”
(੬ pg. 28).
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
12
EN
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
SET RECORDING MODE
1 First set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.
Press SP/EP 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 the record-
ing time.
NOTE:
MENU Button
SP/EP Recording Mode Button
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
Select Dial
Viewfinder
Power Switch
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
1 First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.
SELECT FUNCTION
T30
Tape length indicator
SP
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH
Setting Menu appears.
Recording mode
indicator
SET TAPE LENGTH
3 Rotate the Select 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).
Display
•If you decide you want to return the tape length to
the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move
the highlight bar to “EXIT”.
Menu Screen
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
4 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
4RETURN
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
TAPE LENGTH
TAPE LENGTH
Setting Menu
NOTE:
T20
T30
T40
The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 17) displayed in the
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has
been selected.
EXIT
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T40
4RETURN
EN13
Cassette holder
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN LCD MONITOR
1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
ATRED
degrees.
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
2 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.
ENIGST
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
3 Make sure the label is facing outward.
PUSH Button
EJECT Switch
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
4 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
locked.
CLOSE LCD MONITOR
5 First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the
LCD monitor.
Turn to take
up slack.
NOTES:
● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still
open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.
● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
Erase Protection
Gear
● 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.
● 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 cannot be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode.
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
14
EN
Power Zoom Lever
EXPAND LOOP
1 Separate the Velcro strip.
INSERT HAND
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom
Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Viewfinder Adjustment
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or
“PRO.”).
3
POSITION VIEWFINDER
2 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
(see illustration at left).
2
180°
ADJUST DIOPTER
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
1
Set “POWER” to
“CAMERA”
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”)
PAUSE
EN15
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
ATRED
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 is not twisted.
1
4
2
ADJUST LENGTH
ENIGST
2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4.
3
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
1 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
16
EN
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (੬ pg. 8)
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 12)
● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 12)
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 14)
● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 14)
LOAD A CASSETTE
1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
degrees.
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
EJECT Switch
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
Power lamp
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the
lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you are aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”
superimposed upon it.
Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)
START SHOOTING
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
•“
” appears in the viewfinder while recording is
in progress.
Power Switch Position
According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:
AUTO
(Full Auto mode):
PRO.
(PRO. mode):
OFF:
Allows you to record using
Allows you to set various
recording functions using the
menus. If you want more creative
capabilities than full auto
recording, try this mode.
Allows you to switch off the
camcorder.
NO special effects or manual
adjustments. Suitable for
standard recording.
EN17
Tape remaining time indicator
STOP RECORDING
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
25MIN
MIN
recording.
(Now calculating)
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
120MIN
119MIN
NOTES:
● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches
off automatically to save power.
3MIN
● The cassette holder cannot 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.
2MIN
(Blinking)
● The tape remaining time is only displayed in the
viewfinder as shown.
1MIN
● The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is
approximate.
(Blinking)
● The time required to calculate the remaining tape
length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
0MIN
(Blinking)
● 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.
EOCRDING
Recording 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 are 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. 21) 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 with the cover closed.
● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.
30 and 32.
DISPLAY Button
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
Press DISPLAY to make the following indications appear/
disappear from the camcorder’s display: cassette warning,
tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power
indicator and tape length indicator (੬ pg. 49).
PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON
1 To turn off the indications, press DISPLAY for more
than 1 second.
Press again for more than 1 second to make the
indications reappear.
NOTE:
Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time
appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the
battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking
when the power is almost gone.
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
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Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (੬ pg. 16).
90°
180°
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens
cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed
upon it.
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
START SHOOTING
3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability (੬ pg. 19) and press the Recording Start/
Stop Button.
•“
” appears in the LCD monitor while recording
is in progress.
STOP RECORDING
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording.
Power Switch
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power lamp
NOTES:
● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder
(੬ pg. 16).
● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.
30 and 32.
● For other notes, refer to pg. 17.
Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)
EN19
Journalistic Shooting
In some situations different angles of shooting may be
required for more dramatic results.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
TILT LCD MONITOR
2 Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
direction.
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°:
90° downward, 180° upward).
Interface Shooting
The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the
LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while
viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.
EOCRDING
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180
degrees so that it faces forward.
•When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle
of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor image is
inverted vertically, and the viewfinder also switches
on.
START RECORDING
2 Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-
recording) and start recording.
•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and
indications do not appear inverted as they would
when viewing a mirror.
Self-recording
NOTE:
The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor
and in the viewfinder.
Brightness Control
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by
turning the BRIGHT Dial.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
1 If you want to brighten the image . . .
Turn the Dial towards “+”.
If you want to darken the image . . .
Turn the Dial towards “–”.
BRIGHT Dial
RECORDING Basic Features
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FEATURE: Zooming
Zoom in
PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification
offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital
Zoom.
Zoom out
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Display
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
Ⅲ The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
Zoom indicator bar
Zoom level indicator
1X
NOTES:
● 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. 35), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.
Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of
the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that
point is through digital processing.
Approximate zoom ratio
Power Zoom Lever
● When using Digital Zoom, the image quality of the
image may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
“D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen
(੬ pg. 31).
Power Switch
EN21
5 SEC. REC Button
FEATURE: Quick Review
PURPOSE:
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.
NOTE:
Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is
normal.
FEATURE: Retake
RETAKE (R/F) Button
PURPOSE:
To re-record certain segments.
OPERATION:
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby
mode.
EOCRDING
2) Press either RETAKE to reach the start point for new
recording. Pressing “F” forwards the tape and
pressing “R” reverses it.
Display
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
PAUSE
NOTE:
Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.
5S
FEATURE: 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
5 Sec. Rec mode indicator
(GR-AXM210 only)
PURPOSE:
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene
transitions like those seen in TV programs.
OPERATION:
Ⅲ Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.
1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. “
5S”
appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.
2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording
starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the
camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode
automatically.
Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC
again so that “
5S” disappears.
NOTE:
Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 25) cannot be activated by
pressing 5SEC. REC.
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)
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EN
P. STABILIZER Button
FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer
PURPOSE:
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-
shake, particularly at high magnification.
OPERATION:
1) Press P. STABILIZER. “
”appears.
Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following condi-
tions:
•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
Display
•When shooting dark or dim subjects.
•When shooting subjects with excessive
backlighting.
•When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions.
•When shooting scenes with low-contrast back-
grounds.
Power Switch
Picture stabilizer indicator
● Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording
with the camcorder on a tripod.
● The “
” indicator appears blinking if the
Stabilizer cannot be used.
EN23
FEATURE: Video Light
(GR-AXM310 only)
PURPOSE:
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.
OPERATION:
1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required:
OFF : Turns off the light.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the
subject.
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch
ON
: Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned 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. 36) to
when you use the video light.
Ⅲ When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
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.
NOTES:
EOCRDING
● 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.
● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to
“AUTO”:
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.
Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video
light.
•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. 27) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.
•While the “Twilight” mode (੬ pg. 27) is engaged,
the light will not activate.
RECORDING Advanced Features
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EN
SNAPSHOT Button
Snapshot (GR-AXM310 only)
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a
snapshot, or several of them in succession.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.
TAKE SNAPSHOT
2 Press SNAPSHOT.
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
.... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,
then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
Power Switch
If you press during Recording . . .
.... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,
then the normal recording resumes.
SNAPSHOT
NOTE:
After SNAPSHOT is pressed, there is a momentary camera
shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a
shutter closing, which is recorded together with the image.
Display
EN25
[Ex.: Fader]
Fade in
Fade/Wipe
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or
wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter
Record–Standby mode.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
Fade out
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY
Display
2 MODE
After 2 sec.
Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at
left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected
and reserved.
MOSAIC
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name
disappears, and only the indication remains.
START OR END RECORDING
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-
in/out or wipe-in/out.
EOCRDING
FADER
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY
4 MODE
MOSAIC
SHUTTER
SLIDE
Press EFFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the
fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.
OFF
(No indication)
OFF
FADER
Fades in/out to a black screen.
MOSAIC (Fader)
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic
pattern.
SHUTTER (Wipe)
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing
over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open
the black screen vertically from the center.
SLIDE (Wipe)
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover
the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.
Power
Switch
EFFECT Button
NOTES:
● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button
allows you to vary the length for the image during fade
in/out or wipe in/out.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 27).
● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 27) engaged,
the image fades in/out to a white screen.
Recording Start/Stop
Button
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
26
EN
Display
SEPIA
Program AE With Special Effects
After 2 sec.
All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting
:
effects is press P.AE.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
SELECT MODE
2 Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on
the left.
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name
disappears, and only the indication remains. The
mode is activated.
SEPIA
SPORTS
NOTES:
:
ND ND EFFECT
ND
FG
● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Wipe (੬ pg. 25) is used in the Sepia mode.
● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed
Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
:
FG FOG
TWILIGHT
● In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture
color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.
S1/2000
NEGA/POSI
OFF
OFF
(No indication)
P.AE Button
Power Switch
EN27
Display
Mode
Display
Mode
1/2000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
Sepia
S1/2000
SEPIA
Sepia
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)
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. 31)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
Nega/Posi
NEGA POSI
Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)
The colors of a picture are reversed.
Sports
SPORTS
Sports
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
NEGA POSI mode
ND Effect
:
ND ND EFFECT
EOCRDING
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.
Electronic
Fog Filter
:
FG FOG
Electronic Fog Filter
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.
Twilight
TWILIGHT
Twilight
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Twilight mode is selected:
•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. 36).
•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. 35).
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Date/Time Insert
This feature allows you to display the date and time on the
LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or on a connected color
monitor, as well as to record them manually or
automatically.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “DATE/TIME DISP.” MENU
3 Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME DISP.” by
rotating the Select Dial while in Record-Standby.
Then press it to display the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
SELECT THE DESIRED MODE
4 Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by
rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired
mode is activated.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
•You should have already performed the Date/Time
Setting procedure (੬ pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so
first.
S . LX
OFF
TITLE
DATE TIME DISP.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
4
RETURN
5 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the
Menu Screen.
DATE TIME DISP.
DATE/TIME DISP.
Menu
AUTO DATE
DATE
NOTES:
DISPLAY
TIME
DATE&TIME
OFF
● The selected display can be recorded.
● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF
mode before shooting.
EXIT
AUTO DATE
● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
situations:
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
S . LX
OFF
•After changing the date.
TITLE
DATE TIME DISP.
•After loading a cassette.
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating
the Select Dial.
4RETURN
● In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.
DEC 25 . 99
AUTO DATE
DEC 25 . 99
(DATE)
AM 10 : 25 : 00
(TIME)
DEC 25 . 99 AM 10 : 25 : 00
(DATE&TIME)
OFF
(No indication)
EN29
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 LANG. in the Menu Screen. (੬ pg. 30, 32).
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “TITLE” MENU
3 Move the highlight bar to “TITLE” by rotating the
Select Dial while in Record-Standby. Then press it to
display the TITLE Menu.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
SELECT THE DESIRED MODE
4 Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by
rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired
mode is activated.
EOCRDING
•If you wish to make the title indication disappear,
select “OFF”.
FOCUS
AUTO
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
OFF
S . LX
TITLE
OFF
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
DATE TIME DISP.
5 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the
Menu Screen.
4
RETURN
TITLE
TITLE Menu
OFF
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
OUR VACATION
MERRY CHRISTMAS
A SPECIAL DAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
OUR NEW BABY
WEDDING DAY
CONGRATULATIONS
EXIT
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
S . LX
OFF
TITLE
DATE TIME DISP.
4RETURN
CONGRATULATIONS
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings.
Select Dial
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Turn the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Menu access depends on the function you select.
If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen
Available Using The Select Dial” described on
pg. 31 . . .
MENU Button
Menu Screen 1
Display
(ex. Menu Screen available
using the MENU Button)
.... press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears.
If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen
Available Using The MENU Button” described on
pg. 31 and 32 . . .
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
SELECT FUNCTION
TAPE LENGTH T30
3 Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on
the desired function.
4
RETURN
•To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the
Select Dial to “NEXT” and press it. To go back to Menu
Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to
“BACK”, and press it.
Menu Screen 2
4
BACK
REC. TIME
INT. TIME
OFF
OFF
•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu
Screen, place the highlight bar on “RETURN”, then go
to step 6.
TALLY LAMP ON
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH
JLIP ID NO
06
DEMO MODE OFF
MAKE SETTING
4 Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends
4RETURN
on the function you select.
If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “TITLE”,
“DATE/TIME DISP.” or “DATE/ TIME” . . .
.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 34, 35,
EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 33, TITLE: ੬ pg. 29,
TITLE LANG.
Setting Menu
(ex. TITLE LANG.)
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
DATE/TIME DISP.: ੬ pg. 28, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 11).
PORTUGUESE
If you select “WIDE”, “D.ZOOM”, “TELE MACRO”
or “DEMO MODE” . . .
.... the selected function’s parameter starts blinking.
Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter
appears. Go to step 5.
EXIT
If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .
4
BACK
REC. TIME
INT. TIME
OFF
OFF
.... press the Select Dial so that the number blinks, then
rotate it until the desired number appears, and press
it. Then rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight
bar to “EXIT”.
TALLY LAMP ON
TITLE LANG. FRENCH
JLIP ID NO
06
DEMO MODE OFF
If you select any other functions . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
desired setting.
4RETURN
• If you decide you want to return to the previous
setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight
bar to “EXIT”.
Normal Screen
END SETTING
5 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
6 Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.
NOTE:
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
No menu functions except “FOCUS” and
“EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record
mode.
EN31
MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS
Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial
Adjusts focus automatically.
FOCUS
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
MANU
OFF
Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 34, 35).
Adjusts exposure automatically.
EXPOSURE
WIDE
Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 33).
Does not display black bars.
Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen
to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.
ON
If a snapshot (੬ pg. 24) is taken while the camcorder is in the
WIDE mode, the snapshot image is recorded using NORMAL
mode without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the
picture becomes slightly coarse.
S.LX
MAX
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).
NORMAL
EOCRDING
*EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
adjustment.
OFF
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬ pg. 29).
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP. Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor
(੬ pg. 28).
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.
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:
• When an object is in various shades of the same color.
• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.
M.W.B.
AUTO
: FINE
: CLOUD
: HALOGEN
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for
white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 36, 37).
MWB
D. ZOOM
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical
zoom limit), to a maximum of 100 times (GR-AXM310)/50 times
(GR-AXM210) digital magnification.
ON
Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum
16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during
Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.
OFF
TELE MACRO
OFF
ON
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of
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.
: Factory-preset
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
32
EN
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)
DATE/TIME
TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 12).
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse
recording (੬ pg. 39).
INT. TIME
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 38) and Time-
Lapse recording (੬ pg. 38, 39).
TALLY LAMP
OFF
ON
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
TITLE LANG.
JLIP ID NO.
DEMO MODE
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE)
of Instant Titles (੬ pg. 29).
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 06.
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
OFF
ON
Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When
“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,
the 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 the demonstration, all functions except zoom are
disabled.
: Factory-preset
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Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “EXPOSURE” MENU
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“EXPOSURE” and press it.
ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control level
counter) appears.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
ADJUST EXPOSURE
5 To brighten the image . . .
EOCRDING
.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure
control level counter increases (maximum +06).
FOCUS
AUTO
Go to step 6.
To darken the image . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure
control level counter decreases (maximum –06).
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
OFF
S . LX
TITLE
OFF
DATE TIME DISP.
Go to step 6.
4RETURN
END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE
6 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE Menu
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
AUTO
MANU
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
7 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disappears
and the exposure control level counter reappers to
indicate the exposure is adjusted.
EXIT
NOTES:
Manual Exposure
Screen
● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.
● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.
00
Exposure control
level counter
To brighten the image
+
06
–06
To darken the image
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Focus detection zone
Focusing
AUTO FOCUS
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct
focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below
(in these cases use manual focusing):
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
•When illumination is low.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-
ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a
clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
•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. 20). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the
camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on
the distance between the camcorder and the subject.
When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 31) is activated, the
camcorder will not zoom out automatically.
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MANUAL FOCUS
NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (੬ pg. 15). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU
3 Press the Select Dial.
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “ ” appear. The
focus is locked at this point.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
ADJUST FOCUS
5 To farther subject . . .
ECORDING
.... rotate the Select Dial upward. “ ” appears and
blinks.
FOCUS
AUTO
Go to step 6.
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
OFF
To nearer subject . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “ ” appears
and blinks.
S . LX
TITLE
OFF
DATE TIME DISP.
4RETURN
Go to step 6.
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
FOCUS
6 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
FOCUS Menu
AUTO
MANU
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
7 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and
“
” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.
EXIT
NOTES:
● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.
● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from
step 2.
Manual Focus Screen
● 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 in 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.)
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White Balance Adjustment
A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction
under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all
other colors will be accurately reproduced.
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.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
MENU Button
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE
3 ADJUSTMENT
Move the highlight bar to “M.W.B.” by rotating the
Select Dial, then press it. The Menu Screen disap-
pears and the M.W.B. Menu appears.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
4 Move the highlight bar to the required white balance
by rotating the Select Dial.
“AUTO”
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
The white balance is adjusted automatically. This is
the factory preset position.
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
“
: FINE”
When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
: CLOUD”
When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
: HALOGEN”
TAPE LENGTH T30
“
4
RETURN
“
M.W.B.
M.W.B. Menu
When using a video light or other similar type of
lighting.
AUTO
:
:
:
FINE
CLOUD
“MWB”
HALOGEN
MWB
When shooting with the white balance already
having been set on the subject (੬ pg. 37).
EXIT
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
5 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power Switch to
“AUTO”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when Sepia (੬ pg. 27) is
activated.
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Manual White Balance Operation
White paper
If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a
Manual White Balance when shooting under various types
of lighting.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment (੬ pg. 36), and select “MWB”.
SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the
white paper fills the screen.
ENTER SETTING
3 Press the Select Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.
•When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops
blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the
highlight bar on “RETURN”.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
EOCRDING
4 Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The white
balance is adjusted based on the color, changing the
tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue paper — orange;
yellow paper — deeper purple.
Menu Screen
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
NOTES:
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper
in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus
manually (੬ pg. 35).
4
RETURN
● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting
conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,
etc.). Because the color temperature is different
depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will
differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this
function for a more natural result.
M.W.B.
M.W.B. Menu
AUTO
:
:
:
FINE
CLOUD
HALOGEN
MWB
● Once you adjust white balance during Manual White
Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the
power is turned off or the battery removed.
EXIT
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Self-Timer
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 whoever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
NOTE:
Make sure the Power Switch is set to “PRO.” and the
camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before
performing the following steps.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
MENU Button
1 Press MENU.
ACCESS “INT. TIME” MENU
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display
Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to “INT.
TIME” and press it.
Select Dial
Display
Recording Start/Stop
Button
SET INTERVAL TIME
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen
reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
Menu Screen 1
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
4 Press the Select Dial.
TAPE LENGTH T30
START DELAYED RECORDING
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the
4
RETURN
selected time has elapsed, recording begins auto-
matically.
Menu Screen 2
4
BACK
To Cancel Self-Timer . . .
REC. TIME
INT. TIME
OFF
OFF
.... Before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/
TALLY LAMP ON
TITLE LANG. PORTUGUESE
Stop Button to display “
TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.
”, then set “INT.
JLIP ID NO
06
DEMO MODE OFF
4RETURN
INT. TIME
REC TIME
OFF
OFF
1 4S
1 2S
1 S
15S
30S
1 MIN
5 MIN
5 S
EXIT
EXIT
INT. TIME Menu
REC TIME Menu
INT. TIME indicator
REC TIME indicator
15S
1S
INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal
screen
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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.
Animation
Time-Lapse
You can 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.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Before performing the following steps, make sure
that:
Before performing the following steps, make sure
that:
● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.
● The recording mode is set to “SP”.
● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.
● The recording mode is set to “SP”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.
1 Press MENU.
SET RECORDING TIME
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar 2 RECORDINGS
to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to
display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the
Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar
to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to
display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the
highlight bar to “INT. TIME” and press it. The
INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial
to move the highlight bar to the desired time,
then press it. The Menu Screen reappears.
highlight bar to “REC TIME” and press it. The
REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial
to move the highlight bar to the desired time,
then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with
the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
ECORDING
SET RECORDING TIME
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar
START RECORDING
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after
to “REC TIME”, then press it. The REC TIME
Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move
the highlight bar to the desired time, then press
it. The Menu Screen reappears with the
highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
focusing on the subject. The recording stops
automatically after the selected period of time.
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
4 Repeat step 3 for the desired number of
pictures.
START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording
5 Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.
and intervals alternate automatically.
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
NOTES:
5 To release when “
” is displayed, set
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting in Animation or Time-
Lapse mode.
“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu
Screen to “OFF”. To release when
“
” and “
press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display
”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.
TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.
” are not displayed,
● Fade- or wipe-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.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback
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REW (2) Button
LOAD A CASSETTE
1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
FF (3) Button
degrees. 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.
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6)
Button
SELECT MODE
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open, then set the
STOP (5) Button
Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power lamp lights.
PLAY BACK
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE (
4/6). The playback picture
appears.
STOP PLAYBACK
4 Press STOP (5).
Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape
Press REW (2) to rewind, or FF (3) to fast-forward the
tape during Stop mode.
EJECT Switch
NOTES:
Power lamp
● 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”.
● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches
off automatically to save power.
Power Switch
LCD Monitor in Retracted Position
● The playback picture can also be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a
connected TV (੬ pg. 44, 45). Camcorder operation is
the same as described in this section.
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
monitor with it flipped over and retracted.
● If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen
may become black. This is not a malfunction.
Battery pack remaining power indicator
Tape counter
Recording mode indicator
Tape running
indicator
SP
:
:
M 1 23 45
4
:Playback
3
:Fast-Forward/
Forward Search
:Rewind/Reverse
Search
2
6
:Still Playback
LCD monitor/viewfinder
indications
PLAYBACK Features
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Power Zoom Lever
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor
To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”.
To darken the image, turn the Dial towards “–”.
NOTE:
The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date/
Time Display when you play back images recorded in
Wide Mode (੬ pg. 31).
Speaker Volume Control
You can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power
Zoom Lever.
BRIGHT Dial
ADJUST VOLUME
1 If you want to turn up the volume . . .
.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
If you want to turn down the volume . . .
.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
Speaker
P.AE Button
EFFECT Button
NOTE:
The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date/
Time Display when you play back images recorded in
Wide Mode (੬ pg. 31).
Display
YABCK
PAL
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
BRIGHT
1 Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. Then, press
BRIGHT
P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the
noise bars disappear.
VOLUME
•To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT
simultaneously. “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.
PLAYBACK Features (cont.)
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Power Switch
FEATURE: Still Playback
PURPOSE:
To pause during playback.
OPERATION:
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
(4/6) again.
NOTE:
Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.
FEATURE: Shuttle Search
PURPOSE:
To allow high-speed search in either direction.
OPERATION:
1) Press FF (3) to search forward or press REW (2
to reverse during playback.
)
REW (2) Button
FF (3) Button
2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
(4/6).
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6)
Button
NOTES:
● During playback, press and hold REW (2) or
FF (3). The search continues as long as you hold
the button. Once you release it, normal playback
resumes.
STOP (5) Button
● Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This
is normal.
COUNTER R/M Button
FEATURE: Counter Memory Function
PURPOSE:
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 (5), then
REW (2). The tape automatically stops at or close
to 0:00:00.
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) to start playback.
NOTES:
● The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward
and Rewind modes.
● To disable the Counter Memory Function, press
COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M”
disappears.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter
Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)
EN43
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded
with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. 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
1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install
one “AA(R6)” size battery as shown in the
illustration at left, then reattach the cover.
VCR
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment
door, then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
Compartment door
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the
tape back as you would any other.
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
4 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, and push
up and remove the cassette.
YABCK
PAL
Sliding latch
NOTES:
Compact video cassette
● 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.
Reels
● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with
adhesive tape.
Recording safety hole
PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing
These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
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A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO
Basic Connections
Use optional Video and Audio cables.
TV
To Video Output
Video cable (optional)
To VIDEO IN
To AUDIO IN
To TV or VCR
Audio cable (optional)
To Audio Output
VCR
Connector cover*
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO
Connection For Tape Dubbing
Use optional Video and Audio cables.
Power Switch
TV
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6)
Button
To Video
Output
To
Video cable
(optional)
VIDEO IN
VCR (Recording deck)
Audio cable (optional)
To Audio Output
To AUDIO IN
Connector cover*
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.
EN45
Basic Connections
Tape Dubbing
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
1 Following the illustration on pg. 44, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR
2 VCR
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
2 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,
Pull out the connector cover and open it.
turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the
VCR.
Connect as shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 44).
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
SELECT VCR MODE
3 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV
3 INPUT
modes.
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
4 Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
SUPPLY POWER
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached,
press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.
SELECT MODE
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
START EDITING
5 Press PLAY/PAUSE (
TV to its VIDEO mode.
4/6) on the camcorder and
engage the VCR’s Record mode.
NOTES:
YABCK
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack (੬ pg. 9).
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
6 Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
PAL
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”
or “PRO.”), then set your TV to the appropriate
input mode.
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,
then stop the VCR and camcorder when
finished.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
● 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.
USER MAINTENANCE
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LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
After Use
Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off
1 the camcorder.
Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
2 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then
remove the cassette.
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH.
3
4
5
Close and lock the LCD monitor.
BATTERY RELEASE
Set to “POWER OFF”.
Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close
6 the lens cover.
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Remove.
•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to
wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry
cloth.
PUSH
EJECT
CLEAN LCD MONITOR
2 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close
the LCD monitor.
CLEAN LENS
3 Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with
lens cleaning paper.
REMOVE EYEPIECE
4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
5 Remove dust using a blower brush.
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
6 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.
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.
● When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.
EN47
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.
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
does not 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
does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have
removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the
hole with adhesive tape.
Recording does not start.
● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to
“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO“.) (੬ pg. 16).
Animation or Time-Lapse is not
available.
● Before recording in the Animation mode at the very
beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording
mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly.
Using the Fade-in function at this point is a good way to
begin an animated program (੬ pg. 39).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there is 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.
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. 42).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
During recording, the indications do
not appear.
● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the
indications appear (੬ pg. 17).
The tape will not eject.
● The battery pack is running low.
● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT
Switch does not function.
Some functions are not available.
● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.
● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible
to use.
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 LCD monitor and the viewfinder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of
the camcorder.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be
hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.
Colored bright spots appear all over
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
● The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-
precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are not
recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the
unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)
The indicators and the picture color
on the LCD monitor are not clear.
● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD
monitor is pressed.
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and
the lens have become dirty (ex.
fingerprints).
● Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a
semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain
and it won’t come out easily.
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 viewfinder, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
The image is out of focus.
● The diopter needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 15).
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of
Auto Focus (੬ pg. 34).
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.
INDEX Indications
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1
2
3
4
5
30MIN
REC SP
T30
6
$
%
&
(
FADER
7
9
^
*
2
01
8
0
LENS COVER
PAUSE
1X
a
15S
5S
BRIGHT
TAPE END
)
!
#
@
MERRY CHRISTMAS
b
:
:
DEC 25. 99 AM 11 45 18
1 Cassette Warning/
$ Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator
Changes as follows according to the battery
pack’s remaining power level:
Tape Remaining Time .......................... ੬ pg. 17
When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (
warning blinks.
)
“
”. When the power is
When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position
almost gone, the indicator “ ” blinks (battery
that allows recording: the cassette (
) warning
power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace
the battery pack with a fully charged one.
Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares —
— does not necessarily mean that the battery
pack is fully charged.
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 (
regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s position.
) mark is displayed
% Focus Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 35
^ Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 33
& White Balance Mode Indicator ............ ੬ pg. 36
2 Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 12
3, 7 Program AE Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 26
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when
Program AE with special effects is switched from
one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then only
the indicator remains at 7.
* •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ....... ੬ pg. 16
•Lens Cover Warning:
LENS COVER .................................... ੬ pg. 17
( Clock Battery Warning
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).
3, 8 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 25
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the
Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another
by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator
remains at 8.
4 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 12
5 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. ੬ pg. 20
Zoom Level Indicator
Approximate Zoom Ratio
6 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 16
9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 22
0 •Interval Timer/Recording Time
Indicator ........................................... ੬pg. 38
•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 21
(GR-AXM210 only)
) •Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ ੬ pg. 17
Appears when the end of the tape is reached
during playback, recording or fast-forward.
•Condensation Warning:
When this indication appears, all functions
except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.
Turn the unit off (without removing the power
source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on
again the indication should disappear.
•Head Clog Warning:
Appears if dirty heads are detected during
recording. In such a case, use the optional
Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
! •Bright Level Indicator ........................ ੬ pg. 41
•Speaker Volume Indicator ................. ੬ pg. 41
@ Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 29
# Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 28
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
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EN51
Controls
Connectors
1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 14
q DC IN Jack ............................................ ੬pg. 9
2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring................ ੬ pg. 16
The connectors w to r are located beneath the
cover.
3 Video Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]
(GR-AXM310 only) .............................. ੬ pg. 23
w Video Output Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 44
4 •Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]
e Audio Output Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 44
(GR-AXM310 only) ........................... ੬ pg. 24
•5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC REC]
(GR-AXM210 only) ........................... ੬ pg. 21
r J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
Connector]
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device
such as a personal computer.
For further details 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.
5 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 20
•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ ੬ pg. 41
6 Picture Stabilizer Button
[P.STABILIZER] ..................................... ੬ pg. 22
7 Program AE Button [P.AE]..................... ੬ pg. 26
8 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. ੬ pg. 25
Indicators
9 •Rewind Button [2, REW] ................ ੬ pg. 40
•Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬ pg. 21
•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. ੬pg. 21
t Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 16
y Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 16
0 •Fast-Forward Button [3, FF] ............ ੬pg. 40
•Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 21
Other Parts
! Stop Button [5, STOP] ......................... ੬pg. 40
u Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬pg. 8
i Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 14
o Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 14
@ Play/Pause Button
[4/6, PLAY/PAUSE]............................. ੬ pg. 40
# •Select Dial [+, –, PUSH] .............. ੬ pg. 11, 30
•Bright Dial [BRIGHT] ........................ ੬ pg. 19
p Camera sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
$ MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. ੬ pg. 17, 30
% •Counter Reset/Memory Button
Q Video Light (GR-AXM310 only) ............ ੬ pg. 23
[COUNTER R/M] .............................. ੬ pg. 42
•Recording Mode Button [SP/EP] ......... ੬ pg. 12
W Microphone
For use when recording.
^ EJECT Switch ....................................... ੬pg. 13
& Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 16
* Power Switch ................................ ੬pg. 16, 40
E Eyepiece .............................................. ੬ pg. 46
R Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 41
T LCD Monitor ....................................... ੬ pg. 19
Y Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 15
U Clock Battery Slot ................................ ੬ pg. 10
I Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 15
( Battery Release Switch
[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 8
) PUSH Button ....................................... ੬pg. 13
INDEX Terms
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A
N
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... ੬ pg. 8, 9
Animation Recording ................................ ੬ pg. 39
Auto Date Record ..................................... ੬ pg. 28
Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 34
Auto Shut off ...................................... ੬ pg. 17, 40
ND Effect Mode........................................ ੬ pg. 27
Nega/Posi Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 27
P
Picture Stabilizer ...................................... ੬ pg. 22
Power Switch Position .............................. ੬ pg. 16
Program AE With Special Effects................ ੬ pg. 26
Provided Accessories .................................. ੬pg. 6
B
Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 8, 9, 53
Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ ੬ pg. 19
Q
C
Quick Review .......................................... ੬pg. 21
Car Battery ................................................. ੬ pg. 9
Charge Marker............................................ ੬ pg. 9
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 8
Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 46
Clock (Lithium) Battery ............................. ੬ pg. 10
Connections ......................................... ੬ pg. 9, 44
R
Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 16
Recording Mode....................................... ੬ pg. 12
Retake...................................................... ੬pg. 21
Rewind The Tape ...................................... ੬ pg. 40
D
S
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... ੬ pg. 19
Date/Time Display .................................... ੬ pg. 28
Date/Time Settings .................................... ੬ pg. 11
Demonstration Mode ................................ ੬ pg. 32
Digital Zoom ............................................ ੬ pg. 31
Discharge The Battery Pack ........................ ੬ pg. 8
Diopter Adjustment .................................. ੬ pg. 15
Dubbing................................................... ੬ pg. 45
Self-Recording .......................................... ੬ pg. 19
Self-Timer ................................................. ੬pg. 38
Sepia ....................................................... ੬ pg. 27
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................ ੬ pg. 15
Shuttle Search........................................... ੬pg. 42
Snapshot Mode ........................................ ੬pg. 24
Specifications ........................................... ੬pg. 55
Still Playback............................................ ੬pg. 42
Super LoLux (S.LX).................................... ੬ pg. 31
E
T
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ........................ ੬ pg. 27
Erase Protection ........................................ ੬ pg. 13
Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 33
Tally ......................................................... ੬pg. 32
Tape Counter ............................................ ੬pg. 40
Tape Length Setting................................... ੬ pg. 12
Tele Macro ............................................... ੬pg. 31
Time-Lapse Shooting ................................ ੬ pg. 39
Tracking ................................................... ੬pg. 41
Tripod Mounting....................................... ੬ pg. 15
Twilight .................................................... ੬pg. 27
F
Fade-In/Out .............................................. ੬ pg. 25
Fast-Forward Tape .................................... ੬ pg. 40
5 Sec. Recording ...................................... ੬ pg. 21
G
U
Grip Adjustment ....................................... ੬ pg. 14
Unload A Tape ......................................... ੬pg. 13
H
V
High Speed Shutter Mode ......................... ੬ pg. 27
Video Light ............................................... ੬pg. 23
I
W
Instant Titles ............................................. ੬ pg. 29
Interface Shooting ..................................... ੬ pg. 19
White Balance.................................... ੬pg. 36, 37
Wide Mode .............................................. ੬pg. 31
Wipe In/Out ............................................. ੬pg. 25
J
Journalistic Shooting ................................. ੬ pg. 19
Z
L
Zooming .................................................. ੬pg. 20
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications ......... ੬ pg. 49
Load A Tape ............................................. ੬ pg. 13
M
Manual Focus ........................................... ੬ pg. 35
Menu Screen ..................................... ੬ pg. 31, 32
CAUTIONS
EN53
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.
• 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.
Please make note of the following rules for battery use.
When misused, the battery can leak or explode.
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when
replacing the battery.
2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can
leak or explode.
3. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
4. Remove the 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.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
1. To avoid hazard . . .
dealer.
....do not burn.
Plug adapter
....do not short-circuit the terminals.
....do not modify or disassemble.
....use only specified chargers.
Terminals
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
....do not subject to unnecessary shock.
....avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.
....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.
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 encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
....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 20°C
(68°F).
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
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.
CAUTIONS (cont.)
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4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
Cassettes
.... allow it to become wet.
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read
the following cautions:
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
for long periods.
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.
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both
hands or use the grip.
.... 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.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT . . .
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the
bottom.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock
or vibration.
2. To prolong service life . . .
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic
fields (such as those generated by motors,
transformers or magnets).
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . .
.... vertically, in their original cases.
•While using the camcorder, the surface around the
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may
heat up.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
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.
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.
.... 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.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
.... 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.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
EN55
Camcorder
General
Recording time (max.)
Format
: VHS NTSC standard
SP
EP
: 40 minutes
: 120 minutes (with TC-40)
Power source
Power consumption
: DC 6.0 V
LCD monitor off,
viewfinder on
GR-AXM310
GR-AXM210
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Weight
: 5.9 W
: 6.0 W
LCD monitor on,
viewfinder off
GR-AXM310
GR-AXM210
LCD monitor on,
viewfinder on
GR-AXM310
GR-AXM210
Video light
Signal system
Video recording system
Luminance
GR-AXM310
GR-AXM210
Dimensions
: Approx. 880 g (2.0 lbs)
: Approx. 940 g (2.1 lbs)
: 99 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm
(3-15/16" x 4-11/16" x 7-13/16")
(with the LCD monitor closed
and with the viewfinder fully
tilted downward)
: 6.4 W
: 6.5 W
: 7.0 W
: 7.1 W
: 2.9 W
: NTSC-type
Pickup
Lens
: 1/4” format CCD
: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm, 16:1
power zoom lens with auto iris
and macro control, filter
diameter 40.5 mm
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.5”
black/white CRT
: FM recording
Viewfinder
Color
: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
Conforms to VHS standard
White balance
adjustment
LCD monitor
: Auto/Manual adjustment
: 2.5” diagonally measured, LCD
panel/TFT active matrix system
Cassette
Tape speed
SP
:
cassette
: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)
: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)
Speaker
: Monaural
EP
Connectors
JLIP
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head
jack
(compatible with RC-5325 plug)
Video
Audio
: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,
analog output
(via Video output connector)
: –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output
(via Audio output connector)
Provided Accessories ..................
pg. 6
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U
੬
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50/60
Hz
Power consumption : 23 W
Output
Optional Accessories
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U
•Battery Charger BH-VC10U
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U
Charge
VTR
: DC 8.5 V
: DC 6.3 V
, 1.3 A
, 1.8 A
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
•Audio/Video Cable
Charging system
: Constant current, peak
detection, timer controlled
Dimensions
Weight
: 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)
Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please
consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories
and their availability.
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.
Cassette Adapter C-P7U
Dimensions
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x 104 (D) mm
(7-7/16” x 1” x 4-1/8”)
Weight
Accessory
: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)
: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1
ESPAÑOL
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EN
Marcas
Alimentación
A la toma de
corriente de CA
Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3
vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más
apropiada.
Indicador
CHARGE (carga)
NOTAS:
● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible.
● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada.
● No utilice las unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro
equipo.
CARGA DE LA BATERIA
Interruptor REFRESH
ALIMENTACION
1 Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA del cargador a
Indicador REFRESH
una toma de corriente.
REFRESCADO (REFRESH)
COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA
El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la
función REFRESH que le permite descargar
totalmente la batería antes de recargarla.
2 Alinee las marcas y deslice la batería en la dirección de
la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.
Efectúe la función REFRESH después de un
mínimo de 5 cargas.
Para descargar la batería . . .
• El indicador CHARGE comienza a destellar para indicar
que se ha iniciado la carga.
.... coloque la batería en el adaptador como
se muestra en la ilustración de arriba.
Luego presione REFRESH. El indicador
REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la
descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha
terminado.
EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA
3 Cuando el indicador CHARGE deja de destellar y
permanece encendido, la carga ha terminado.
Deslice la batería en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha.
Batería
Tiempo de carga
aprox. 1 h 10 min
aprox. 1 h 10 min
aprox. 1 h 50 min
Tiempo de descarga
aprox. 3 h 30 min
aprox. 3 h 30 min
aprox. 6 h 40 min
BN-V11U
BN-V12U
BN-V20U
Enganche.
A
B Empuje.
USO DE LA BATERIA
COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA
1 Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la cámara de
video ( ) y empuje la batería hasta que se bloquee en
el lugar ( ).
EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA
2 Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.
Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: min)
BATTERY RELEASE
Monitor LCD
conectado/visor desconectado/ conectado/
desconectado visor conectado visor conectado
Monitor LCD
Monitor LCD
ATENCION:
Batería
Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentación,
asegúrese que la alimentación de la cámara
de video esté desconectada. El no hacerlo
puede producir un error de funcionamiento
en la cámara de video.
1
2
55
1
60 (35)
2
60
60
1
2
50
50
80
BN-V11U 55 (35)
BN-V12U 55 (35)
BN-V20U 95 (60)
50 (35)
50 (35)
85 (55)
55
60 (35)
90 100 (60) 100
(
) : Cuando está encendida el foco.
1 : Cuando emplea la GR-AXM310.
Indicador de carga
Indicador de carga
2 : Cuando emplea la GR-AXM210.
Se incorpora un indicador
de carga sobre la batería
para ayudarle a recordar si
ha sido cargada o no. Los
dos colores indicadores
(rojo y negro), le permiten
seleccionar la carga y la
descarga.
INFORMACION:
El VU-V856KIT es un juego compuesto de la batería BN-V856U y del
cargador/adaptador de CA AA-V80U. La batería BN-V856U suministra aprox.
7 horas de tiempo de grabación cuando el visor está activado y el monitor
LCD y el foco están desactivados. También lea completamente los manuales
de instrucción del VU-V856KIT.
Es imposible cargar la batería BN-V856U utilizando el cargador/adaptador
de CA suministrado. Use el cargador/adaptador de CA AA-V80U opcional.
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA
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Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.
INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE
VIDEO
ALIMENTACION
A
Enganche.
B
Empuje.
Botón PUSH Conmutador EJECT
BATTERY RELEASE
Utilización de la batería
1 Abra el monitor LCD a un ángulo mayor de
60 grados.
Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la
cámara de video ( ) y empuje la batería hasta
que se bloquee en el lugar ( ).
2 Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette.
(Procedimiento para carga, ੬ p. 8)
3 Inserte cassette de video.
4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.
(Por más detalles, ੬ p. 13.)
Para extraer la batería
Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.
REPRODUCCION
FILMACION
Botón REW (2
)
2
1
Anillo de abertura
del cubreobjetivo
(LENS COVER)
2
Colóquelo en
“AUTO” o “PRO.”.
Botón PLAY/
3
PAUSE (4/6)
1
Botón STOP (5)
Colóquelo en “PLAY”.
Botón de inicio/parada de grabación
3
1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLAY”.
2 Presione REW (2).
1 Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura/cierre
para abrir el cubreobjetivo.
2 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en
— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al
comienzo de la misma.
3 Presione PLAY/PAUSE (4/6).
— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen
aparece.
“AUTO” o “PRO.”.
— La lámpara de alimentación se encenderá
y aparecerá una imagen.
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 a 19.)
•El visor se desconecta automáticamente para
ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es
abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.
•El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se
lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.
•Presione STOP (5) para detener la grabación.
(Por más detalles, ੬ p. 40.)
•El visor se desconecta automáticamente para
ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es
abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.
•El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se
lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.
O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un
VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de
cassette (VHS Playpak). ੬ p. 43
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
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EN
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.)
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LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period”)
PARTS
LABOR
1
YR
90
DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA AND IN THE 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.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, N.J. 07470
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:
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