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INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
LYT1233-001B
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON"
(factory-preset).
· Available when the Power Switch ! is set to "
" or "
" while pressing down the Lock Button 0
located on the switch.
· Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation
is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
· "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off.
· To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch ! to "
" and press the MENU Wheel 1 in
while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode's Setting Menu (so you will not
have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select "OFF" and press it.
NOTES:
· When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.
· If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration
activated on the viewfinder.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
"PRECAUTIONS" (
pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX890
COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD
US/UC
Printed in Malaysia
1203YDR-NF-VM
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
· Battery Pack
BN-V10U
NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be
connected to the camcorder.
· AC Adapter
AP-V14U or AP-V15U
· AA (R6) Battery
(for Cassette Adapter)
· Shoulder Strap
· Lens Cap
· Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
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PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cassettes marked
can be used with this camcorder.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS
· This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color 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 JVC BN-V10U/V12U/V20U/V400U
battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply
power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use
the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
(An appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
NOTES:
· The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
· The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
ATTENTION:
The product that you have purchased is powered
by a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under
various state and local laws, it may be illegal to
dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your local solid waste officials
for details in your area for recycling options or
proper disposal.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that
contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please
contact your local authorities, or the Electronics
Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
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The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC
is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of
their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States. The RBRC® program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream,
which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-Cd battery
recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC's involvement in this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
(10) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the appara-
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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INDEX
A
AC Adapter ................................................................. pg. 6
Animation Recording ................................................ pg. 21
Auto Date Record .................................................... pg. 20
Auto Focus ............................................................... pg. 12
Auto Shut Off ........................................................... pg. 11
B
Backlight Compensation .......................................... pg. 12
Battery Pack ......................................................... pg. 6, 26
Blue Filter Effect ...................................................... pg. 24
C
Cassette Adapter ..................................................... pg. 16
Charging The Battery Pack ........................................ pg. 6
Clean The Camcorder .............................................. pg. 27
Connection To a VCR/TV ......................................... pg. 15
Counter Memory ...................................................... pg. 14
D
Date/Time Display .................................................... pg. 20
Date/Time Settings ..................................................... pg. 7
Demonstration Mode ............................................ pg. 1, 22
Digital Effects ........................................................... pg. 24
Digital Zoom ............................................................. pg. 20
Diopter Adjustment ..................................................... pg. 8
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Electronic Fog Filter Mode ....................................... pg. 24
Erase Protection ........................................................ pg. 8
Exposure Control ..................................................... pg. 18
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Fade-In/Out .............................................................. pg. 23
Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. 11
5-Second Recording Mode ...................................... pg. 12
G
Grip Adjustment ......................................................... pg. 8
H
High Speed Shutter Mode ........................................ pg. 24
I
Instant Titles ............................................................. pg. 19
L
Load A Tape ............................................................... pg. 8
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Manual Focus .......................................................... pg. 12
Menu Screen ................................................... pg. 18 22
Monotone Effect ....................................................... pg. 24
Mosaic Effect ........................................................... pg. 24
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ND Effect Mode ........................................................ pg. 23
Nega/Posi Mode ...................................................... pg. 24
P
Picture Stabilizer ...................................................... pg. 18
Playback .................................................................. pg. 11
Program AE with Special Effects ............................. pg. 24
Provided Accessories ................................................ pg. 2
Q
Quick Review ........................................................... pg. 13
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Recording, Advanced Features .......................... pg. 23, 24
Recording, Start/Stop ............................................... pg. 11
Recording Mode ....................................................... pg. 20
Record-Standby ....................................................... pg. 11
Red Filter Effect ....................................................... pg. 24
Retake ...................................................................... pg. 13
Rewind The Tape ..................................................... pg. 11
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Sepia Mode .............................................................. pg. 24
Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................ pg. 8
Solarization Effect .................................................... pg. 24
Specifications ........................................................... pg. 28
Sports Mode ............................................................. pg. 24
Still Playback ............................................................ pg. 11
Stretch Effect ........................................................... pg. 24
Super LoLux (S.LX) ................................................. pg. 20
Surf and Snow Mode ............................................... pg. 24
Sunset Mode ............................................................ pg. 24
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Tape Counter ........................................................... pg. 14
Tape Dubbing ........................................................... pg. 15
Tape Length Setting ................................................. pg. 20
Tele Macro ............................................................... pg. 21
Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14
Time-Lapse Shooting ............................................... pg. 21
Tracking ................................................................... pg. 14
Tripod Mounting ......................................................... pg. 8
Twilight Mode ........................................................... pg. 24
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Unload A Tape ............................................................ pg. 8
V
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................... pg. 8
Viewfinder, Indications ................................... pg. 9, 10, 17
W
White Balance Adjustment ....................................... pg. 19
Wide Mode ............................................................... pg. 20
Wipe-In/Out .............................................................. pg. 23
Z
Zooming ................................................................... pg. 13
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