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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX480 ENGLISH GR-AX380 GR-AX285 GR-AX280 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* (The camcorder illustrations appearing in the illustrations are of the GR-AX480.) INSTRUCTIONS LYT0032-001D...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Warning on lithium battery 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. 18 – 31) Power ......... 4 Programme AE with Special Effects Clock (Lithium) Battery pg. 18, 19) Insertion/Removal ......6 •Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release Date/Time Setting ......7 •Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect •Sepia •Twilight •Sports Tape Length Setting ...... -
Page 4: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Power Marks To AC outlet This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you CHG. (charge) choose the most appropriate source of power. indicator NOTES: No function is available without power supply. Use only specified power supply. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. - 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 blink 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 ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar Select Dial to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. -
Page 8: Tape Length Setting
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. -
Page 9: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
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
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Button 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 Button. -
Page 11: Shoulder Strap Attachment
Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet , then fold it back and thread it through the keeper , and then through the buckle . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet , making sure the strap isn’t twisted. -
Page 12: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: LENS COVER Switch You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 4) Tape Length Setting ( pg. 8) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) LOAD A CASSETTE Power Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert indicator... - Page 13 STOP RECORDING Tape remaining time indicator 25MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop (Now calculating) recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby 60MIN mode. NOTES: 59MIN A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. 3MIN There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens.
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Page 14: Basic Features
RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming Zoom-in PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button. Zoom-out Zoom Out Press “W” of the Power Zoom Zoom indicator bar Button. - Page 15 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last 5SEC. REC recording. 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 RETAKE (R/F) Record-Standby mode for the next shot.
- Page 16 Do not use near flammable or explosive engaged, the light is likely to stay materials. It is recommended that you consult your While the Twilight mode • nearest JVC dealer for replacing the pg. 19) is engaged, the light video light. will not activate.
- Page 17 DATE/TIME FEATURE: Date/Time/Character Insert PURPOSE: To display the date and time in the viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. OPERATION: 1) Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. 2) Choose a display mode by pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly while in Record-Standby to cycle...
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Page 18: 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 Select Dial. SEPIA SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. - Page 19 Dial Viewfinder Dial Viewfinder Mode Mode symbol indication symbol indication LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock TWILIGHT Twilight Auto Mode Lock Twilight Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more incorrect operation due to accidental button natural and dramatic.
- Page 20 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fader Fade-in This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade- out works at recording end or when you enter Record- Standby mode. ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE Fade-out Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode.
- Page 21 Super LoLux(Gain Up) Viewfinder S . LX Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with After 2 sec. low or poor lighting. SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left. Once the desired mode appears, it is engaged.
- Page 22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. ACCESS CHARACTER MENU Select Dial Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar...
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Page 23: Date/Time Button
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. - Page 24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations Adjusts focus automatically. FOCUS AUTO Allows you to adjust focus manually ( pg. 26, 27). MANU Adjusts exposure automatically. EXPOSURE AUTO Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( pg. 28). MANU Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg.
- Page 25 This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse REC TIME recording ( pg. 31). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer ( pg. 30) and Time- INT. TIME Lapse recording ( pg. 31). TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
- Page 26 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 27 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on...
- Page 28 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.
- Page 29 Manual White Balance Adjustment Viewfinder (M.W.B.) MENU Menu Screen MENU END The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. FOCUS AUTO However, the more advanced camcorder operator would EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 prefer to control this function manually and achieve a TELE MACRO more professional colour/tint reproduction.
- Page 30 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Recording Start/Stop Button 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. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
- Page 31 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 32: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE PLAY/PAUSE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. SELECT MODE Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power indicator lights. -
Page 33: Features
PLAYBACK Features Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available. ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode. Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear. •To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog Dial. - Page 34 PLAYBACK Features (cont.) FEATURE: Still Playback COUNTER R/M PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during PLAY/PAUSE playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again. Noise bars appear and pictures may NOTE: STOP become monochrome during Still Playback.
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Page 35: Using The Cassette Adapter
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 (provided only with the GR-AX480/AX380/AX280) or C-P6U (optional) adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. -
Page 36: 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 (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) When connecting NOTE: the cables, open the jack cover. Use the provided Audio and Video cables. -
Page 37: Tape Dubbing
TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT PLAY/PAUSE Following the illustration to the 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 38: Rew Button
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) 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 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER... - Page 39 FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions Transmitted beam as well as the Menu Screen. effective area OPERATION: Self-Timer 15° 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 30 (“Self-Timer”), press INT. Remote sensor TIME on the remote control.
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Page 40: Using Remote Control Unit (Gr-Ax480 Only) Random Assemble Editing
SELECO, You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. SHARP IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and MITSUBISHI SONY those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: THOMSON, If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try... - Page 41 JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE Open the cover terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH To AUDIO and To J terminal R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR VIDEO OUT...
- Page 42 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) (cont.) SELECT SCENES PLAY/PAUSE ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY STOP Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV. REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
- Page 43 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Original tape (camcorder) ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE IN OUT MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Edited tape (VCR) Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.
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Page 44: Insert Editing
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX480 only) (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 PLAY/PAUSE minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. -
Page 45: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing indicator You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). M–0:05:20 Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg. 44) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in microphone. 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 46: 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 47 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 dioptre needs to be adjusted ( pg.
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Page 48: Index
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Page 49: Controls
• It is used to connect the camcorder to a device DATE/TIME Button ......pg. 17 such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your nearest JVC COUNTER R/M Button ....... pg. 34 dealer. 5SEC. REC [5-sec recording] Button ... -
Page 50: Viewfinder Indications
INDEX (cont.) 30MIN S. LX TWILIGHT NORM & LENS COVER PAUSE 5MIN 1 4S TAPE END MERRY CHRISTMAS 25. 12. 98 22: 50: 00 Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning/ Interval Timer/Recording Time/ Tape Remaining Time ......pg. 13 5Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ..... pg. -
Page 51: Cautions
Charging ......... 10°C to 35°C • It is recommended that you consult your nearest Operation ........0°C to 40°C Storage ..........–10°C to 30°C JVC dealer for replacing the video light. Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C. General Battery Precautions The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. - Page 52 ..leave the battery pack attached when the If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit camcorder is not in use. immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. 2. Avoid using the unit ..in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
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Page 53: Specifications
: Electronic viewfinder with GR-AX280. 0.5” B/W CRT Some accessories are not available in some areas. (GR-AX480/AX285/ Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on AX280) accessories and their availability. 0.55” colour LCD (GR-AX380) E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to White balance change without notice. - Page 54 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 1298AYV...