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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX860 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* INSTRUCTIONS YU30052-572...
- Page 2 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 ( pg.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
MAJOR FEATURES Program AE with Special Effects pgs. 22, 23) • Cinema • Sepia • Twilight • Sports • High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter • Classic Film • Strobe • Slow Shutter Digital Wipes and Fades pgs. 24, 25) • Black Fader •... -
Page 4: Getting Started
2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs. USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place. DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. - Page 5 The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG. indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. DC OUT...
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Page 6: Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion
Set POWER to “CAMERA”. GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit. OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab. -
Page 7: Date/Time Setting
Shooting mode selector MENU NEAR – Main Menu S hi f t Zo om O F F Screen T e l e Ma c r o O F F G a i n U p A G C C ol or Fi l te r N O R . -
Page 8: Tape Length Setting
Shooting mode selector MENU NEAR – Main Menu Shi f t Zo om Screen Te l e Ma c r o G a i n U p C ol or Fi l te r Ta pe Le n gt h Ti t l e D a t e / Ti m e Sub Me n u... -
Page 9: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. -
Page 10: Grip Adjustment
Recording Start/Stop button GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom lever. -
Page 11: The Rm-V706U Remote Control Unit
The RM-V706U Remote Control Unit The RM-V706U full-function MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit is useful when dubbing from the camcorder to your VCR, and it makes additional recording functions possible. -
Page 12: Recording
If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function ( recording so you don’t erase any of it. The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 8 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is closed. -
Page 13: Basic Features
RECORDING Basic Features Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Zoom level indicator Shooting mode selector MENU NEAR – Power zoom lever Main Menu Shift Zoom Tele Macro screen Gain Up Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T45 Title Date/Ti me Sub Menu FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE:... - Page 14 Stop button is pressed. FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode. 2) Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording. 3) Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording.
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Page 15: Video Light
•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. (between the video light and people or objects. •Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. •It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. -
Page 16: Advanced Features
DISPLAY 25. 12. 96 Time display Date display Date/Time-off mode Date/Time display Date display 25. 12. 96 Time display 15: 28:43 Date/Time display 25. 12. 96 15: 28:43 RECORDING Date/Time Insert This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV. -
Page 17: Snapshot
If you press during Record–Standby ..a still image is displayed and recorded in the selected mode, then the camcorder re-enters the Record–Standby mode. Motor Drive Function SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Select as in step 1 above. -
Page 18: Digital Image Stabilizer (D.i.s.)
” blinks, telling you that DIS has been deactivated. Switch off D.I.STABILIZER when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually. -
Page 19: White Balance Adjustment
To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the Shooting Mode selector to “FULL AUTO”. Re-adjust the White Balance mode when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off again, or when the Shooting Mode selector’s position has been changed. -
Page 20: Focusing
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially helpful in the following situations: •When things pass between your subject and the camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording. •When you want your subject to be focused, and to appear in a corner of the screen. - Page 21 Shooting mode selector NEAR Power zoom lever Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ADJUST FOCUS TO FARTHER SUBJECT Press and hold FAR.
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Page 22: Program Ae With Special Effects
Shooting Mode Selector EFFECT/PROG.AE NEAR – Cinema Sepia Twilight Sports HI.S 1/2000 Classic Film Strobe Slow Shutter Effect menu EFFECT/PROG.AE indicator RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive. Effects can be selected during recording, as well as in Record–Standby. - Page 23 When the Sepia or Classic Film effects are activated, pressing MWB (white balance) has no effect. When Slow Shutter is activated, Auto Focus may not work properly. When Slow Shutter is activated, bright spots may appear on the screen. This is not a camcorder malfunction.
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Page 24: Fade/Wipe
Shooting mode selector FADE/WIPE O F F B l a c k F a d e r B l u e F a d e r Mo s a i c F a d e r S h u t te r W i p e S l i d e W i p e C o r n e r Wi p e P D i s s o l v e... - Page 25 — Repeat steps 2 and 3 as you like. NOTES (for Dissolve and Auto Select): Turning off the camcorder will erase the scene stored in memory. When a scene is erased from memory, the symbol indication blinks. The sound for the last recording’s scene is not stored in memory.
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Page 26: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. -
Page 27: Main Menu
Animation and Time-Lapse recording ( JLIP ID NO. This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the JLIP terminal. The numbers range from 01 to 99. NOTES: When the video light’s LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF switch is set to “ON” or “AUTO”, Auto Slow Shutter is disabled. -
Page 28: Instant Titles
NEAR MENU – Shift Zoom Tele Macr o O FF G ain U p A G C C olor Fil ter NO R . Tape Length Titl e D ate/Ti me Sub M enu O F F H ap p y B irt hda y H ap p y H o lid ay s O u r F am ily M o v ie S t ar... - Page 29 NEAR MENU – Ha ppy Bi rthday H a ppy H o lid a y s O u r Fa m ily M o vie S ta r P art y Tim e M e rry C h rist m a s We dding Da y Congra tul at i ons (S e t C ha ra ct e r)
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Page 30: Self-Timer
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 whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the Power switch to “CAMERA”. -
Page 31: Animation
” disappears from the viewfinder, or set “Rec Time” in the Sub Menu screen to “OFF”. NOTES: For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode. Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. -
Page 32: Playback
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. -
Page 33: Basic Connections
A/V cable. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR. SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. -
Page 34: Basic Playback
Tape counter M – 0 : 2 3 : 4 5 PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( pg. 33). LOAD A CASSETTE Load as you did in the recording procedure. -
Page 35: Features
PLAYBACK Features TRACKING PLAY/PAUSE COUNTER R/M STOP PAUSE STOP PLAY RM-V706U (provided) FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen. OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture. To reset TRACKING to the original NOTES: preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously. -
Page 36: Editing
Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder’s power switch to PLAY, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. - Page 37 REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this one). You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try...
- Page 38 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point. NOTES: The RM-V706U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V706U at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons (function appears in parentheses): —...
- Page 39 R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be... a VCR other than JVC, or a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT connector How to use: — Connect the playback deck and RM-V706U as shown on the left.
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Page 40: Insert Editing
SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control. RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for less than 1 second and make sure “M”... -
Page 41: Audio Dubbing
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY/PAUSE. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode. END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP. NOTES: Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or the edit points will not be accurate. -
Page 42: Index Controls
# $ % Controls Multi-Function Control [FAR/NEAR/+/– Buttons] ... EFFECT/PROG.AE Button ... PUSH Button ... Shooting Mode Selector ... DISPLAY Button ... SNAP SHOT MODE Button ... FADE/WIPE Button ... MENU Button ... D.I.S. [Digital Image Stabilizer] Button ... EJECT Switch ... AUTO PAUSE ON/OFF Switch ... -
Page 43: Connectors
•Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 38). •In the future, it will be used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. VIDEO Out Jack ... RF DC OUT Jack ... -
Page 44: Viewfinder
44min Congratulations 25.12.96 & ^ Viewfinder Indications Remaining Tape Time ... Interval Timer Indicator..Recording Time Indicator ... Snapshot Mode Display ... Tape Length Display ... Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator ... Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s remaining power level: “... -
Page 45: Cautions
• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object. • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. • Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light unit. General Battery Precautions •... -
Page 46: Main Unit
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. For Your Maintenance 1. After Use Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding tabs. - Page 48 Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks. 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.
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Page 49: Specifications
•RF Unit RF-V5E •Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30 •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U * Some acccessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change without notice. - Page 50 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0396TOV...