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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX470 ENGLISH GR-AX370 GR-AX270 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* (GR-AX470 shown.) INSTRUCTIONS LYT0002-019A Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
- Page 2 Warning on lithium battery Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS The battery used in this device may present a camcorder. Before use, please read the safety fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do information and precautions contained in the not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Grip Adjustment ........9 • 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter Shoulder Strap Attachment ...... 9 • 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Tripod Mounting ........9 Integrated Auto Light (GR-AX470 only) ( pg. 13) RECORDING Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom Basic Recording ......... 10 pg. -
Page 4: Getting Started
2 hrs. 20 min. BN-V25U 3 hrs. 10 min. (1hr. 55 min.) 3 hrs. 5 min. ( ): when the video light is on (GR-AX470 only). **REFRESH ATTENTION: The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before Before detaching the power source, make recharging. - 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. USING A CAR BATTERY Use the Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration to the left).
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Page 6: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
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
Date/Time Setting SELECT MODE MENU First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION Press – to move the highlight bar down to “DATE/ TIME”, then press NEAR. -
Page 8: Tape Length Setting
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting TAPE 30•45•60 Set the tape length according to the length of the tape tape length used. select button SET TAPE LENGTH Press TAPE 30•45•60 until the required indication appears in the veiwfinder. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes. -
Page 9: Grip Adjustment
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 10: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Tape remaining time indicator You should already have performed the procedures listed 25MIN *- - -MIN below. If not, do so before continuing. (Now calculating) ● Power ( pg. 4) ● Tape Length setting ( pg. 8) 60MIN ●... -
Page 11: Basic Features
RECORDING Basic Features Power zoom switch FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in/out effect. Zoom In OPERATION: 1) Pull the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out 1) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: ●... - Page 12 RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last record- ing. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–Standby mode. •Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the RETAKE (R/F) next shot.
- Page 13 •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. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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Page 14: Advanced Features
RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select SEPIA After dial. 1 sec. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the Viewfinder... - Page 15 DIAL VIEWFINDER DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE MODE SYMBOL INDICATION SYMBOL INDICATION SEPIA SPORTS Sepia Sports Sepia Sports The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of action. an older movie. Use together with Wide ( pg.
- Page 16 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous detection zone 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.
- Page 17 Manual Focus Power zoom lever NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject .
- Page 18 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fader Function indication This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and FADE fade-out works at recording end or when you enter Fade-Standby Record–Standby mode. indication FADE SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position SELECT button except AUTO LOCK.
- Page 19 Instant Titles Title indication TITLE The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can HAPPY BIRTHDAY superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. HAPPY HOLIDAYS DISPLAY OUR FAMILY SELECT MODE MOVIE STAR Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position PARTY TIME...
- Page 20 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert SELECT This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure ( pg.
- Page 21 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) SELECT This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions: • When an object is in various shades of the same colour. •...
- Page 22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MENU This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.
- Page 23 MENU GAIN UP S.LX To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode.
- Page 24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Interval You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING Timer Indicator START/STOP and the actual start of recording. If you 1MIN secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the 1/2S camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. Rec Time Indicator NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode...
- Page 25 Animation Time-Lapse Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of You can record sequentially at preset time spans. movement. This function allows you to shoot a Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same you can record subtle changes over an extended object for a brief period of time.
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Page 26: Playback
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 27: Basic Connections
PLAYBACK Basic Connections There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the provided Audio and Video cables. To AUDIO and When CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR... -
Page 28: Basic Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: PLAY/PAUSE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( pg. 27). LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to STOP ensure the holder is closed and locked. -
Page 29: Features
PLAYBACK Features FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press either +/– button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: ● To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both + and – buttons simultaneously. -
Page 30: Editing
EDITING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the PLAY/PAUSE camcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING Power switch 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 31: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANT MBR SET Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and VCR CTL those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: ●... - Page 32 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the cable adapter. most recently registered point. VCR (Recording deck) NOTES: ● For GR-AX470 only: The RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/V700U* RM-V704U/V700U at the camcorder’s remote sensor and IN/OUT...
- Page 33 R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be... a VCR other than JVC, or Editing cable a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT (3.5 ø -3.5 ø, R.A. EDIT connector...
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Page 34: Using Remote Control Unit
* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries pg. 2). RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided with GR-AX470 only) BUTTONS FUNCTIONS With the camcorder ’s power switch set to With the camcorder’s power switch set to “CAMERA”. - Page 35 1) Press VISS once to place the index REC TIME code. “INDEX” blinks in the viewfinder during marking. If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby NOTE: mode, the mark is placed where RM-V704U or RM-V700U RECORDING START/STOP is pressed. (provided with GR-AX470 only) Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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Page 36: Insert Editing
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the PLAY designated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates a defect in the unit. RM-V704U or RM-V700U ● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing (provided with GR-AX470 only) mode. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/... -
Page 37: Audio Dubbing
● If the mike is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s volume PLAY is too high, whistling or howling may occur. RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided with GR-AX470 only) NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): ● Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work... -
Page 38: 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. RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. - Page 39 After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the view- finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The image is out of focus. ● The diopter needs to be adjusted ( pg.
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Page 40: Index
INDEX Controls & Controls Diopter Adjustment ......pg. 6 FF Button ........... pg. 28 RETAKE F Button ........ pg. 12 Power Zoom Lever ......pg. 11 PLAY/PAUSE Button ......pg. 28 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ..pg. 4 SELECT Button ........pg. -
Page 41: Connectors
• Connect the Editing Cable when performing here is the sensor necessary for shooting. Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 32). • Remote sensor (GR-AX470 only) ..pg. 35 •It is used to connect the camcorder to a device Microphone ........ -
Page 42: Viewfinder
INDEX Viewfinder 18MIN DISP. SEPIA LENS COVER – 05 & FADE PAUSE 1MIN INDEX 1/2S TAPE END MERRY CHR ISTMAS 10 : 24 . 12 . Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning/Remaining Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Tape Time .......... pg. 10 Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s When no cassette is inserted or when Erase remaining power level: “... -
Page 43: Cautions
..avoid prolonged uncharged storage. • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials..remove from charger or powered unit when • Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the not in use, as some machines use current video light unit. - Page 44 2. Avoid using the unit . . . If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit ..in places subject to excessive humidity or immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. dust..in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.
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Page 45: Specifications
GR-AX270 : Approx. 820 g •Car Battery Charger BH-V3E Dimensions •RF Unit RF-V5E GR-AX470/AX270 : 112 (W) x 112 (H) x •Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30 229 (D) mm •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U GR-AX370 : 112 (W) x 112 (H) x •Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or... - Page 46 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 1296TOV Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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