JVC GR-AX270 User manual

GR-AX570

GR-AX270

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0002-069A

Compact VHS

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PAL

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

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

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

Advanced Features .................. 16

Programme AE With Special

Effects .................................. 16

Exposure Control .................... 17

Focusing ................................ 18

Fader ..................................... 20

Wide ..................................... 20

Instant Titles ........................... 21

Character Generator ............... 21

Date/Time Character Insert ..... 22

Manual White Balance

Adjustment ........................... 23

Using Menu For Detailed

Adjustment ........................... 24

Self-Timer .............................. 26

Animation .............................. 27

Time Lapse ............................. 27

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 28

Basic Connections .................... 29

Basic Playback ....................... 30

Features............................... 31

EDITING

Tape Dubbing ......................... 32

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ...

USING REMOTE CONTROL

UNIT (GR-AX570 only)

Installing The Battery ............... 36

Insert Editing ......................... 38

Audio Dubbing ........................ 39

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Viewfinder............................ 43

Controls ............................... 44

Connectors ............................ 45

Indicators ............................. 45

Other Parts ........................... 45

Terms .................................. 46

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTENTS

(GR-AX570 shown)

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 (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 (Zpg. 43 – 46) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.

before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (Zpg. 47, 48). They

contain extremely important information

regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard

IEC Publ. 65.

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 the 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.

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.

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.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

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.)

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

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. 5-7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia

Attn : Service Dept.

Phone : (02)750 3777

IN NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (NZ) Limited P.O. Box 100589 Auckland 1000

Phone : (09)415 8758

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

PAL

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Programme AE with Special

Effects (Zpg. 16)

nAuto Mode Lock

nAuto Mode Release

nElectronic Fog Filter

nND Effect

nSepia

nTwilight

nSports

n1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

n1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Integrated Auto Light

(GR-AX570 only) (Zpg. 15)

Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom

(Zpg. 13)

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Random Assemble Editing

(Zpg. 33 – 35)

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Program Manager

(Zpg. 16 – 25)

Programme AE with Special Effects,

Exposure Control, Focusing, Fader, Wide,

Instant Title, Date/Time Character Insert,

White Balance Adjustment, Menu

Adjustment

•DC Cord

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V705U

(GR-AX570 only)

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•Lithium Battery CR2025

•x2 for GR-AX570 (clock operation

and remote control unit)

•x1 for GR-AX270 (clock operation)

•Shoulder Strap

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11EA

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 the playback picture

appears in the viewfinder.

•To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, Zpg. 30)

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS

VCR using the Cassette Adapter.

pg. 28

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 an

image will appear 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)

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

1Slide EJECT.

2Insert a video cassette.

3Press PUSH.

(For more details, Zpg. 10)

2Push in.

Hook on.

Set to “PLAY”

PLAY/PAUSE

2REW

STOP

BATT. RELEASE

EJECT

Insert.

PUSH

LENS COVER

open/close knob

Set to “CAMERA”

3Recording Start/Stop button

GETTING STARTED

Power

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

choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

●

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

POWER

indicator

BATT. PACK GR-AX570 GR-AX270

BN-V12U 1 hr. 10 min. (40 min.) 1 hr. 10 min.

BN-V22U 2 hrs. 20 min. (1hr. 25 min.) 2 hrs. 25 min.

BN-V25U 3 hrs. 5 min. (1hr. 55 min.) 3 hrs. 10 min.

( ): when the video light is on. (GR-AX570 only)

**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.

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorder’s power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

Charge marker

** 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.

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

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.

NOTES:

●

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 8 are for fully discharged battey 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 part way 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.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

(connect as shown in the above illustration).

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 refer

to the respective instruction booklet.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the above illustration).

NOTE:

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

To DC in jack

DC cord

DC OUT

terminal

To AC outlet

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V11EA

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

To car’s

cigarette

lighter socket

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.

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 a CR2025

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.

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.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

–

SET

CANCEL

1.1.00 12:00

GAIN UP S.LX

TELE MACRO OFF

INTERVAL TIMER OFF

REC TIME OFF

JLIP ID NO. 07

SET CHARACTER 

DATE/TIME 

END :MENU KEY

Date/Time Setting

SELECT MODE

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. The Set Date And Time

screen appears.

SET DATE/TIME

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

begins blinking, then press +or –to until the correct

setting appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to

move the highlight bar to “CANCEL”, then press

MENU.

•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Once you’ve set the day, month, year and time,

press FAR or NEAR until “SET” begins to blink, then

press MENU. The Menu screen reappears.

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a

connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (

pg. 22).

●

If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2., 31. 6.,

etc.) and perform step 5, “INPUT ERROR” appears

blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or

NEAR to input the correct number.

PROGRAM AE

select dial

NEAR

Time

24-hour indication

Date

Day/Month/Year

FAR

Set Time and

Date Screen

Menu Screen

SP LP

T30 T30 T45 T60

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press T30•45•60 until the required indication

appears in the viewfinder. T30 = 30 minutes of

recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60

minutes (in SP).

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (

pg. 12) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

Press SP•LP button. “SP” (Standard Play) provides

higher picture and sound quality and is better for

dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economi-

cal, 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.

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.

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 in the position

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

●

The cassette holder can’t be opened while the

camcorder is in the Record mode.

Gear

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

SP-LP recording mode button

Turn to take up

slack.

Tape length indicator

Recording mode indicator

Erase Protection

T30•45•60

tape length

select button

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