JVC GR-AX210 User manual

GR-AX210

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

YU30052-520

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PAL

GETTING STARTED

Power ................................... 6

Clock (Lithium) Battery

Removal/Insertion .................... 8

Date/Time Settings.................... 8

Viewfinder Adjustment................ 9

Tape Length/Recording Mode

Setting................................... 9

Loading/Unloading A Cassette....... 9

Grip Adjustment ...................... 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment ......... 10

Tripod Mounting ...................... 10

RM-V20U Remote Control Unit .... 11

RECORDING

Basic Recording....................... 12

Basic Features ........................ 13

Advanced Features ................... 14

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 26

Basic Connections .................... 27

Basic Playback........................ 28

Features ............................... 29

EDITING

Tape Dubbing ......................... 30

Random Assemble Editing

(R.A.Edit) ............................. 30

Insert Editing ......................... 34

Audio Dubbing ........................ 35

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Controls ............................... 38

Connectors ............................ 38

Indicators ............................. 38

Other Parts ........................... 38

Viewfinder ............................ 39

Terms .................................. 40

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CONTENTS

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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.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Using This Instruction Manual

• All major sections and subsections are listed in the

Table Of Contents (Zcover page).

• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to

read these as well.

• Basic and advanced features/operation are

separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (Zpgs. 38 – 40) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.

before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (Zpgs. 41, 42). They

contain extremely important information

regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

CAUTIONS:

nTo prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

nWhen you are not using the AC Power

Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of

time, it is recommended that you disconnect

the power cord from AC outlet.

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a

fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do

not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or

incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita

Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of

another battery may present a risk of fire or

explosion.

nDispose of used battery promptly.

nKeep away from children.

nDo not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard

IEC Publ. 65.

NOTES:

●

The rating plate (serial number plate) and

safety caution are on the bottom and/or the

back of the main unit.

●

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the

AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

nThe Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on

the battery pack indicates that the

product complies with Directives

91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

nNickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery

pack must be recycled or disposed

of properly.

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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. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be

necessary to accommodate different designs of

AC outlets in different countries.)

ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED

BY NON-REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, THESE BATTERIES AND

PRODUCTS CAN BE RECYCLED.

AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE,

IN AUSTRALIA, RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (Australasia) B.V. Attn : Service Dept.

5-7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove

NSW 2208 Australia Phone : (02)750 3777

IN NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (NZ) Limited Phone : (09)415 8758

P.O. Box 100589

Auckland 1000

nThis camcorder is designed exclusively for the

VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked

VHS-C can be used with this unit.

nHQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

PAL

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REMEMBER

Programme AE with Special

Effects (ZP. 14)

nAuto Mode Lock

nAuto Mode Release

nElectronic Fog Filter

nND Effect

nSepia

nTwilight

nSports

nHigh Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter

n15 sec. Self Timer

Intelligent Function Control

(ZP. 16 – 23)

SEL

12x Variable-Speed Hyper

Zoom (ZP. 13)

Random Assemble Editing

(ZP. 30 – 33)

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

MAJOR FEATURES

The Logical Choice

PAL

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11EA

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

• Lithium Battery • Cable adapter •Editing cable

•Shoulder Strap

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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

SUPPLY POWER

Using the battery pack

1Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the

camcorder. (Charging procedure, Zpg. 6)

2Push in the battery pack until it locks into

place.

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

PLAYBACK

1Set the power switch to “PLAY”.

2Press REW.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

3Press PLAY/PAUSE.

— Playback starts and playback picture

appears in the viewfinder.

•To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, Zpg. 28.)

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS

VCR using the Cassette Adapter.

pg. 26

SHOOTING

1Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to

open the lens cover.

2Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and image

will be seen in the viewfinder.

3Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

— Recording starts.

• To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press the Recording Start/Stop button once

again.

(For more details, Zpg. 12)

2Push in.

Hook on.

BATT. RELEASE

PUSH

Insert.

EJECT

2REW

Set to “PLAY”.

LENS COVER

open/close knob

3Recording Start/Stop button

Set to “CAMERA”.

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

1Slide EJECT.

2Insert a video cassette.

3Press PUSH.

(For more details, Zpg. 9)

STOP

3PLAY/PAUSE

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GETTING STARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

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No function is available without power supply.

●

Use only specified power supply.

●

Do not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

The CHG. indicator lights.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction

of the arrow.

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx.

3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.

BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

CHG. (charge) indicator

To AC outlet

Marks

END

indicator

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

POWER

indicator

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that

allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before

recharging.

To discharge the battery . . .

.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the

illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The

REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts,

and goes out when discharging is complete.

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.

BATT. PACK RECORDING TIME

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 5 min.

BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 15 min.

BN-V25U approx. 3 hrs.

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**CHARGE MARKER

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to

help you remember whether it has been charged or

not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you

choose which one means charged and which

means discharged.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery

Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustra-

tion to the left).

NOTES:

●

When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling.

●

The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can

also be used to charge the battery pack.

●

When using the optional Car Battery Charger or

Car Battery Cord (AP-V7E), refer to the respective

instruction booklet.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the illustration to the left).

NOTE:

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

DC OUT terminal

To AC outlet

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V11EA

DC cord

To car’s

cigarette

lighter

socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

Car Battery Cord

AP-V7E (optional)

NOTES:

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The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and

the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

●

Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully

charged battery pack.

●

Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery

pack.

●

Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

●

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

●

High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t

allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

●

If you stop recharging or discharging partway through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

●

Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

●

To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

●

Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

●

A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to

continue.

●

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.

Charge marker

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

–/+ SET

POWER

Date

Day/Month/Year

DATE .. Date setting is performed

Time

24-hour indication

TIME .... Time setting is performed

Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion

This battery is necessary to operate the clock 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.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment ( A) and pull the

battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert the supplied

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (

pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Date/Time Settings

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

SET DATE/TIME

Press SET and the day blinks. Press +or –to choose

the correct day, then press SET to enter. Repeat to set

month, year, hour and minute.

START CLOCK

Press SET. The blinking stops. The date and time are

both displayed for confirmation, then the time

display disappears.

NOTE:

The clock does not keep time while the date and time are

blinking.

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T30 SP

T45 LP

T30 LP

T45 SP

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting

SET TAPE LENGTH

Set the tape length button according to the length of

the tape used. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time

and T45 = 45 minutes (in SP).

SET RECORDING MODE

Set depending on your preference. “SP” (Standard

Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and

is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is

more economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until holder opens. Do not use force to

open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

NOTES:

●

A cassette holder can't be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

●

Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

●

Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present. If not,

cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes

have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab’s

position.)

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

SP-LP recording mode and

T30•45 tape length select button

Tape length and recording

mode indicator

GearErase Protection

Turn to take up

slack.

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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

switch. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back

and thread it through the keeper 2, and then

through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to

attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,

making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

Recording Start/Stop button

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