GR-AX280
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0059-001A
Compact VHS
PAL
GETTING STARTED
6
RECORDING
14
Basic Recording ...................... 14
Basic Features ........................ 16
Advanced Features .................. 20
Programme AE
With Special Effects ................. 20
Fader ........................................ 22
Wide ........................................ 22
Super LoLux (Gain Up) .............. 23
Instant Titles ............................. 23
Character Generator ................. 24
Using Menu For
Detailed Adjustment ................ 25
Focusing ................................... 28
Exposure Control ....................... 30
Manual White Balance
Adjustment ............................. 31
Self-Timer ................................. 32
Animation ................................. 33
Time Lapse ................................ 33
PLAYBACK
34
Basic Playback ....................... 34
Features ............................... 35
Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 37
Basic Connections .................... 38
TAPE DUBBING
39
USER MAINTENANCE
40
TROUBLESHOOTING
41
INDEX
43
Viewfinder Indications .............. 43
Controls ............................... 44
Connectors ............................ 44
Indicators ............................. 44
Other Parts ........................... 44
Terms .................................. 46
CAUTIONS
47
SPECIFICATIONS
49
CONTENTS
2 EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS
camcorder. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained in the
following pages to ensure safe use of your new
camcorder.
Using This Instruction Manual
· All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (
cover page).
· Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to
read these as well.
· Basic and advanced features/operation are
separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to the Index (
pg. 43 46) and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.
before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that
follow and cautions (
pg. 47 48). They
contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
CAUTIONS:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
EN
3
This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery
packs and, to recharge them, the provided
multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the
VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked
VHS-C can be used with this unit.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS
equipment.
PAL
ATTENTION USERS OF
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NON-
REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, THESE BATTERIES AND PRODUCTS CAN BE
RECYCLED.
AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE,
IN AUSTRALIA, RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO:
Hagemeyer (Australasia) B.V. 5-7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia
Attn : Service Dept.
Phone : (02)750 3777
IN NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO:
Hagemeyer (NZ) Limited P.O. Box 100589 Auckland 1000
Phone : (09)415 8758
4 EN
MAJOR FEATURES
Programme AE with Special
Effects (
pg. 20)
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
ND Effect
Sepia
Twilight
Sports
1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter
1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
22 x Optical Hyper Zoom
(
pg. 16)
Zoom-in
Zoom-out
5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording)
(
pg. 18)
Program Manager II
(
pg. 20 33)
Programme AE with Special Effects,
Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant
Titles, Menu Adjustment (Focus,
Exposure Control and so on.)
REMEMBER
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15EA
·Battery Pack
BN-V12U
·DC Cord
·Lithium Battery CR2025
x 1 (clock operation)
·Shoulder Strap
·Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
The Logical Choice
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
PAL
EN
5
2
1
3
Using the battery pack
1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure,
pg. 6)
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into
place.
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
1 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY".
2 Press REW.
-- The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.
-- Playback starts and the playback picture
appears.
·To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details,
pg. 34.)
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS
VCR using the Cassette Adapter.
pg. 37
SUPPLY POWER
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
PLAYBACK
SHOOTING
1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert a video cassette.
3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
(For more details,
pg. 11)
2
1
3
EJECT
PUSH
2
1
Push in.
Hook on.
BATT. RELEASE
1 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch
to open the lens cover.
2 Set the Power Switch to "CAMERA".
-- The power indicator will light and an
image will appear.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
-- Recording starts.
· To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop Button once
again.
(For more details,
pgs. 14, 15)
PLAY/PAUSE
REW
STOP
Set to "PLAY".
3
1
2
Recording Start/Stop Button
Set to "CAMERA".
LENS COVER
Open/Close
Switch