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JVC GR-AX660 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX760
GR-AX660
(GR-AX760 shown)
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Basic Recording ...................... 14
Basic Features ........................ 15
Video Light ........................... 17
Advanced Features .................. 18
Date/Time Insert .................... 18
Snapshot ................................ 19
(D.I.S.) ................................... 20
Exposure Control .................... 20
Focusing ................................ 22
Effects .................................... 24
Fade/Wipe ............................. 26
Adjustment ............................. 28
Instant Titles........................... 30
Self-Timer .............................. 32
Animation .............................. 33
Time Lapse ............................. 33
Basic Connections .................... 35
Basic Playback ....................... 36
Features ............................... 37
Tape Dubbing ......................... 38
Insert Editing ......................... 42
Audio Dubbing ........................ 43
Controls ............................... 47
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Connectors ............................ 48
Indicators ............................. 48
Other Parts ........................... 48
Viewfinder ............................ 49
Terms .................................. 50
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX760 GR-AX660 (GR-AX760 shown) INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS GETTING STARTED RECORDING Basic Recording ... 14 Basic Features ... 15 Video Light ... 17 Advanced Features ... 18 Date/Time Insert ... 18 Snapshot ... 19 Digital Image Stabilizer (D.I.S.) ... 20 Exposure Control ...
  • 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 ( cover page).
  • Page 3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour 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 BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN- V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger.

  • Page 4: Major Features

    Digital Hyper Zoom ( Digital Image Stabilizer pg. 20) Sports Random Assemble Editing pg. 38 – 41) pg.17) •Cassette Adapter C-P7U • Lithium Battery CR2025 x2 for GR-AX760 •Shoulder Strap x1 for GR-AX660 pg. 15) Zoom-in Zoom-out •Battery Pack BN-V12U •Cable adapter...

  • Page 5: Quick Operation Guide

    Push in. BATT. RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure, Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

  • Page 6: 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 7 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...
  • Page 8 Set POWER to “CAMERA”. GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock Battery (Lithium) 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 9 Shooting mode selector MENU NEAR – Set POWER to “CAMERA”. Main Menu Screen T e l e M a c r o O FF G a i n U p A G C C ol o r F i l t e r N O R .
  • Page 10 Shooting mode selector MENU NEAR – Main Menu Screen T e l e M a c r o G a i n U p C ol o r F i l t e r T a pe L e ng th T i t l e D a te / Ti m e Su b M e nu...
  • Page 11 SP/LP Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear Recording Mode Setting Pressing SP/LP alternates the setting between SP (standard play-provides higher picture and sound quality, better for dubbing) and LP (Long Play-more economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP). NOTE: If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
  • Page 12 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 13: Remote Control Unit

    VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible. To operate, point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor. The RM-V704U is provided with GR-AX760, and is available optionally for GR-AX660. PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder according to the type of remote control unit you have.

  • Page 14: Recording

    If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function ( the last 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 15: Basic Features

    RECORDING Basic Features Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Zoom level indicator Power zoom lever FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: 28X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 14x magnification offered by optical zoom.
  • Page 16 START/STOP VISS RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX760, optional for GR-AX660) RETAKE AUTO PAUSE Record-Standby Normal Upside down Record Record-Standby Record-Standby Down RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Index Code Marking PURPOSE: To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording. Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Snapshot

    Records a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen inTV programmes. During Record–Standby, press and release QUICK REC. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode automatically. •To continue shooting longer than 5 seconds, NOTES: The Fade/Wipe ( pressing QUICK REC.

  • Page 20: Digital Image Stabilizer

    • When shooting scenes with movement in various directions • When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds Switch off DIS 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 21: 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 22: 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 23 Shooting Mode Selector NEAR Power zoom lever Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 8). 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.

  • Page 24: Programme Ae With Special Effects

    Shooting Mode Selector EFFECT/PROG.AE Cinema Sepia Twilight Sports HI.S 1/2000 Effect menu EFFECT/PROG. AE indicator RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Programme 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 25 INDICATION MODE CINEMA SEPIA TWILIGHT SPORTS HI-SPEED SHUTTER (1/2000) NOTES: When the Sepia effects are activated, pressing MWB (manual white balance) has no effect. Certain effects cannot be used together with other functions. When an effect not usable in the present situation is selected, its indicator blinks.

  • Page 26: 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 27 BLACK FADER Fades in/out to a black screen. BLUE FADER Fades in/out to a blue screen. MOSAIC FADER Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic pattern. SHUTTER WIPE A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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. Usually set to this position.

  • Page 30: Instant Titles

    Shooting mode selector MENU – NEAR 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 a ppy B irth da y H a ppy H o lid a y s O u r Fa m ily...
  • Page 31 Shooting mode selector MENU – NEAR Ha ppy Bi rthday H a ppy H o lid a ys O u r Fa m ily Mo vie S ta r P art y Tim e Me 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)

  • Page 32: Self-Timer

    MENU – Tally lamp START/STOP INT. TIME REC TIME RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX760, optional for GR-AX660) Shift Zoom O FF Te le Ma cro O FF G ain U p A G C C olor F ilter N O R.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: Basic Connections

    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 36: Basic Playback

    Tape counter M – 1 : 2 3 : 4 5 PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( pg. 35). LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out.

  • Page 37: Features

    TRACKING PLAY/PAUSE COUNTER R/M STOP PAUSE PLAY RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX760, optional for GR-AX660) 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.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40 PAUSE To AUDIO IN To Pause-In To VIDEO IN VCR (Recording deck) VCR REC STBY ON/OFF CANCEL IN/OUT RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX760, optional for GR-AX660) 0:00:25 -- :-- : -- 0:00:25 0:03:18 0:02:33 0:04:11 COUNTER 0:00:25 COUNTER TOTAL 0:00:00...
  • Page 41 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-V704U as shown on the left.

  • Page 42: Insert Editing

    PLAY INSERT PAUSE RM-V704U (provided with GR-AX760, optional for GR-AX660) EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing 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.

  • Page 43: Audio Dubbing

    If the mike is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur. If the camcorder is connected to the TV, noise may appear on the screen and pictures may become monochrome during Audio Dubbing procedure.

  • Page 44: User Maintenance

    PUSH. Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover. Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

  • Page 45: 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 46 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.

  • Page 47: Index

    INDEX Controls @ # $ Controls Multi-Function Control [FAR/NEAR/+/– Buttons] ... EFFECT/PROG.AE Button ... PUSH Button ... Shooting Mode Selector ... DISPLAY Button ... FADE/WIPE Button ... MENU Button ... D.I.S. [Digital Image Stabilizer] Button ... EJECT Switch ... AUTO PAUSE ON/OFF Switch (GR-AX760 only) ...

  • Page 48: Connectors

    •Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 40). •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 49: Viewfinder

    INDEX Viewfinder 1 2 3 42min TAPE END Congratulations 25. 12. 96 & ^ Viewfinder Indications Remaining Tape Time ... Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ... Interval Timer Indicator..Recording Time Indicator ... Tape Length Display ... Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator ...

  • Page 50: Terms

    AC Power Adapter ... pg. 6 Animation Recording ... pg. 33 Audio Dubbing ... pg. 43 Auto Focus ... pg. 22 Battery Pack ... pg. 6 Brighten the Image ... pg. 20 Car Battery ... pg. 7 Cassette Adapter ... pg. 34 Character Generator ...

  • Page 51: Cautions

    • Do not us e near flammable or explosive materials. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC General Battery Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted.

  • Page 52: Main Unit

    If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times. If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC dealer. Important Note: If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    •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. Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 56 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0296TOV...

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