JVC GR-AXM768EG User manual

2EN

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informa-

tion and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.

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 Maxell, Panasonic

(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony 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.

PAL

nCamcorder 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Zpg. 3).

•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. 52 – 54) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (Zpg. 55, 56). 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:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

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 LCD

monitor/viewfinder playback are possible

anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V22U/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.)

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.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard

IEC Publ. 65.

EN 3

nLCD Colour Monitor (Zpg. 14)

Program Manager

(

pg. 20 – 35)

nProgramme AE with Special Effects

(Zpg. 20, 21)

•Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release

•Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect

•Sepia •Twilight •Sports •Nega/Posi

•1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

nPicture Stabiliser (Zpg. 17)

nDigital Hyper Zoom (Zpg. 16)

nIntergrated Auto Light (Zpg. 18)

CONTENTS

EN 3

GETTING STARTED

Power ............................................. 4

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

... 6

Date/Time Setting ............................... 7

Tape Length Setting .............................. 8

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

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

Viewfinder Adjustment ........................ 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment ................... 11

Tripod Mounting ................................ 11

RECORDING

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

Basic Features .................................. 16

Advanced Features ............................. 20

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback .................................. 36

Features ......................................... 37

Using The Cassette Adapter .................. 39

Basic Connections .............................. 40

TAPE DUBBING

USING REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

Random Assemble Editing ..................... 44

Insert Editing ................................... 48

Audio Dubbing .................................. 49

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Controls ......................................... 52

Connectors ...................................... 52

Indicators ........................................ 52

Other Parts ..................................... 52

LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications ........ 54

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

MAJOR FEATURES

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•Shoulder Strap

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V15EG

•DC cord

•AUDIO/VIDEO

(A/V) cable

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V700U

•Editing Cable

The Logical Choice

The only compact video cassettes that can be used with

your VHS VCR*

*With Cassette Adapter

•Lithium Battery

CR2025 x 2

(clock operation and

remote control unit)

4EN

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.

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 begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite

the direction of the arrow.

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.

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.

REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH

function that allows you to fully discharge

the battery pack before recharging.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less

than 5 chargings.

To discharge the battery . . .

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter

as shown in the above illustration.

Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH

indicator lights when discharging

starts, and goes out when discharging

is complete.

CHG. (charge)

indicator

Marks

To AC outlet

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH switch

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

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.

LCD LCD LCD

BATT. PACK

monitor on/ monitor off/ monitor on/

Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on

BN-V12U 55 (35) 60 (35) 45 (30)

BN-V22U 115 (75) 130 (80) 100 (70)

BN-V25U 155 (105) 170 (110) 135 (95)

( ) : when the video light is on.

EN 5

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.

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 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.

●

While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to

discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger

does not charge the battery. When discharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/

Charger to store it.

●

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.

●

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.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

(connect as shown in the illustration above).

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 illustration above).

NOTE:

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

Charge marker

To DC IN jack

DC cord

DC OUT

terminal

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

To AC outlet

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V15EG

To car’s cigarette

lighter socket

6EN

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

Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and 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.

EN 7

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

to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME

Setting Menu appears.

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

to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial

to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then

go to step 6.

•If you want to set only the time without changing

the date, go to step 4.

SET DATE

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the item you want to set and then press it. When

the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog

Dial until the correct setting appears and then press

it. The setting stops blinking.

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with

the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

SET TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. When the

hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The minute

setting stops blinking.

START CLOCK OPERATION

When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,

TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu

Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time/

Character Insert” (

pg. 19).

MENU END

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH

M. W. B.

ZOOM SPEED

MENU END

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH

M. W. B.

ZOOM SPEED

DATE TIME

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

TIME

EXIT

1998

22:50

AUTO

25. 12. 98

OFF

T30

AUTO

FAST

AUTO

1. 1. 98

OFF

T30

AUTO

FAST

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME Setting Menu

LCD monitor or viewfinder

24-hour indication

Jog Dial

Select Dial

8EN

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. The TAPE

LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording

time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes (in SP).

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to

the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the

Menu Screen.

NOTES:

●

The tape remaining time (

pg. 13) is correct only if

the correct tape length has been selected.

●

Once you have set the tape length, it remains un-

changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO

LOCK.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/LP

Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)

provides higher picture and sound quality and is

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

economical, providing two times as the recording

time.

NOTE:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

MENU END

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH

M. W. B.

ZOOM SPEED

AUTO

25. 12. 98

OFF

T60

AUTO

FAST

MENU END

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH

M. W. B.

ZOOM SPEED

AUTO

25. 12. 98

OFF

T30

AUTO

FAST

T60

T30

T45

T60

EXIT

TAPE LENGTH

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

LCD monitor or Viewfinder

Jog Dial

Tape length

indicator

Recording

mode indicator

SP/LP Recording Mode Button

Select Dial

EN 9

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45

degrees.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Press 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.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the

LCD monitor.

NOTES:

●

Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is

still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

●

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.

Erase Protection Gear

Turn to take

up slack.

10 EN

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

Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration to the left).

SELECT MODE

Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTRE

Turn the dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Power Zoom Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

EN 11

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

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.

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

4, 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.

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