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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX470
GR-AX270
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PAL
(GR-AX470 shown.)
INSTRUCTIONS
https://www.usersmanualguide.com/
The Logical Choice
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
MAJOR FEATURES
Program Manager (
Programme AE with Special Effects
(
pgs. 14, 15)
Integrated Auto Light
(GR-AX470 only) (
Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom
(
pg. 11)
EasyEdit with Random Assemble
Editing (
pg. 31 – 33)
LYT0002-073A
ENGLISH
PAL
pg. 14 – 23)
pg. 13)
EN
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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX470 ENGLISH GR-AX270 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* MAJOR FEATURES Program Manager ( pg. 14 – 23) Programme AE with Special Effects pgs. 14, 15) Integrated Auto Light (GR-AX470 only) ( pg.
- 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
CONTENTS MAJOR FEATURES GETTING STARTED Program Manager ( pg. 14 – 23) Power ..........4 Programme AE with Special Effects Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 6 pgs. 14, 15) Viewfinder Adjustment ......6 • Auto Mode Lock Date/Time Setting ........ 7 •... -
Page 4: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Power CHG. (charge) indicator This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you Marks choose the most appropriate source of power. POWER To AC outlet NOTES: indicator ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only specified power supply. ●... - 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. To AC outlet...
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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 SP-LP recording mode button Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. T30•45•60 tape SET TAPE LENGTH length select button Press T30•45•60 until the required indication appears in the veiwfinder. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes (in SP). -
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) 120MIN ●... -
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 After 1 sec. shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select SEPIA dial. - 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 two 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. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR To AUDIO and When... -
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. MBR SET IMPORTANT VCR CTL Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and RM-V704U or those of many other makers, it may not work with yours RM-V700U or may offer limited functions. - Page 32 EDITING (cont.) PREPARE CAMCORDER REW/FF Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to STOP CANCEL “PLAY”. PREPARE VCR IN/OUT Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and R.A. EDIT engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions). PLAY/PAUSE SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A.
- Page 33 R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording Player (JVC VCR) deck can be... a VCR other than JVC, or a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an Editing cable R.A. EDIT R.A. EDIT connector...
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Page 34: Using Remote Control Unit
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit 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 makes additional recording functions possible. Installing The Battery Release tab Lock hole... - Page 35 FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu screen. Transmitted beam Self-Timer OPERATION: effective area 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 15° on pg.
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Page 36: Insert Editing
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing COUNTER R/M You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. -
Page 37: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing indicator You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). Viewfinder M-0:05:20 ** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg. 36) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT-IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press... -
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 REW Button ........pg. 28 RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ..pg. 12 Power Zoom Lever ......pg. 11 FF Button ........... pg. 28 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ..pg. 4 RETAKE F Button ........ -
Page 41: Connectors
Microphone ........pg. 37 such as a personal computer. Shoulder Strap Eyelets ......pg. 9 For further detail consult your nearest JVC Clock Battery Compartment ....pg. 6 dealer. Information (in English) is also available Battery Pack Mount ......pg. 4 at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/... -
Page 42: Viewfinder
INDEX Viewfinder 18MIN DISP. REC SP 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. -
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
: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm, * Some acccessories are not available in some 18:1 power zoom lens areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for with auto iris and macro details on accessories and their availability. control, filter diameter... - Page 46 MEMO Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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- Page 48 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0297TOV Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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