JVC GR-AX660 Instructions Manual Download

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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:

●

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.

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. (40 min.)

BN-V22U

approx. 2 hrs. 15 min. (1 hr. 25 min.)

BN-V25U

approx. 3 hrs. (1 hr. 50 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.

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH switch

CHG. (charge) indicator

To AC outlet

Marks

END
indicator

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

POWER
indicator

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.

( ): When the Video Light is on (GR-AX760 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.

Summary of Contents for GR-AX660

Page 1: ...ustment 21 Focusing 22 Programme AE With Special Effects 24 Fade Wipe 26 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment 28 Instant Titles 30 Self Timer 32 Animation 33 Time Lapse 33 PLAYBACK 34 Using The Cassette Adapter 34 Basic Connections 35 Basic Playback 36 Features 37 EDITING 38 Tape Dubbing 38 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 38 Insert Editing 42 Audio Dubbing 43 USER MAINTENANCE 44 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 ...

Page 2: ...o the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a ...

Page 3: ...be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damanged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unat tended unless it is specifically stated that it is ...

Page 4: ...T W T W T Zoom in Zoom out Digital Hyper Zoom Z pg 15 Digital Image Stabilizer Z pg 20 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 8 8 2 2 5 5 4 4 1 1 6 6 3 3 7 7 AC Power Adapter Charger AA V11EK Battery Pack BN V12U Cassette Adapter C P7U Editing Cable DC Cord Cable adapter Built In Auto Light GR AX760 only Z pg 17 Digital Wipes and Fades Z pg 26 Black Fader Blue Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe Remote Contr...

Page 5: ...cording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop button once again For more details Z P 14 2Push in 1 Hook on BATT RELEASE 3 1 PUSH Insert EJECT 2 2REW 1 Set to PLAY 1 LENS COVER open close knob 3Recording Start Stop button 2 Set to CAMERA INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT 2 Insert a video cassette 3 Press PUSH For more details Z P 11 STOP 3PLAY PAUSE PLAYBACK 1 Set the power ...

Page 6: ...PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BATT PACK RECORDING TIME BN V12U approx 1 hr 5 min 40 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 15 min 1 hr 25 min BN V25U approx 3 hrs 1 hr 50 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 REFRESH indicator REFRESH switch CHG charge indicator To...

Page 7: ...oid 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 t...

Page 8: ... the compartment A and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY 4 Ensuring the plus side is up insert the CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Z pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illus...

Page 9: ...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 5 Once you ve set the day month year and time press FAR or NEAR until Set begins to blink then press MENU The Main Menu screen reappears CLOSE MAIN MENU 6 Press MENU NOTES To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a c...

Page 10: ...t bar to Tape Length SET TAPE LENGTH 4 Press FAR or NEAR to cycle through until the correct setting appears depending on the tape used T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 min and T60 60 min when recording in SP mode CLOSE MAIN MENU 5 Press MENU NOTES The tape remaining time Z pg 14 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected When using a 60 minute t...

Page 11: ...r opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 3 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 t...

Page 12: ...on 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 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1 then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2 Tripod Mou...

Page 13: ... battery CR2025 with its plus side up into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER 3 Replace the battery holder until it clicks in place Read warning on lithium battery Z pg 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Functions Buttons With the camcorder s power switch set to With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA PLAY 1 PAUSE IN connector Z pg 40 2 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal transmitting window...

Page 14: ...Tape remaining time indicator Tally lamp NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force The tape s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown The indicated remaining time is approximate The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation...

Page 15: ...cord Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock Z pg 22 23 then zoom in or out in Record mode The Zoom Level Indicator 5 only moves during optical zoom Once the indicator reaches T all magnification from that point is through digital processing During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Press and r...

Page 16: ...ORDING START STOP to start recording NOTE Noise may appear during Retake This is normal FEATURE Auto Pause System GR AX760 only PURPOSE To automatically stop recording when the camcorder is pointed down preventing accidental recordings of the ground your feet etc OPERATION 1 Set AUTO PAUSE to ON When the camcorder is tilted down by a large degree from its horizontal position during recording the R...

Page 17: ...light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF switch is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF switch While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode Z pg 25 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode Z p...

Page 18: ...n in the illustration at left NOTES The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting If you want to delete the display during shooting press DISPLAY If you want to call back a deleted display engage the Record Standby mode and then press DISPLAY to select the desired display mode RECORDING Advanced Features Date display Time display ...

Page 19: ...rts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically To continue shooting longer than 5 seconds press and hold QUICK REC Recording continues as long as QUICK REC is kept pressed NOTES The Fade Wipe Z pg 26 cannot be activated by pressing QUICK REC QUICK REC cannot be used during Animation and Time Lapse Z pg 33 QUICK REC ...

Page 20: ...rious 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 SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET BRIGHTEN IMAGE 2 Press maximum 06 The Exposure level ...

Page 21: ... MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ADJUST FOCUS 2 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually Z pg 23 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE 3 Press MWB until MWB appears then press and hold MWB for more than 3 seconds MWB blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete NOTES To switch to a...

Page 22: ...gs 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 First centre on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mo...

Page 23: ... focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE 4 Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle ...

Page 24: ... FULL AUTO pressing EFFECT PROG AE turns the Cinema mode on and off If you set to PRESET pressing EFFECT PROG AE brings up the Effect menu Press again to move the highlight bar to the desired effect Once you decide on an effect it is selected and activated and its indicator appears within 2 seconds If you started this procedure in the Record Standby mode press RECORDING START STOP to begin recordi...

Page 25: ...nt to change the setting SPORTS Automatically adjusts to high shutter speed 1 250 to 1 500 to clearly capture fast moving action with less blur Clarity is especially noticeable during slow motion or still playback on a VCR Great for sports races etc HI SPEED Captures even faster action than Sports effect SHUTTER 1 2000 NOTES When the Sepia effects are activated pressing MWB manual white balance ha...

Page 26: ...d its indicator appears within 2 seconds START RECORDING 3 Press RECORDING START STOP to start recording and activate a fade or wipe in OR END RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP to stop recording and engage a fade or wipe out DEACTIVATE EFFECT 4 When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to FULL AUTO press FADE WIPE When set to PRESET press FADE WIPE to bring up the Fade Wipe menu then press again t...

Page 27: ... 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 SLIDE WIPE A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left ...

Page 28: ...to bring up the Sub Menu screen Go to step 5 SELECT FUNCTION AT SUB MENU 5 Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired option then press NEAR The selected item begins blinking CHANGE SETTINGS 6 Press or to change the displayed setting of the selected function then press FAR to enter your choice The selected item stops blinking CLOSE SUB MENU 7 Press FAR and setting is complete The Sub menu ...

Page 29: ...justment Color Filter NOR For normal shooting with no colour adjustment l RED Gives recording a reddish tint l BLUE Gives recording a bluish tint Tape Length Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used Z pg 10 Title Allows you to superimpose a preset title onto a scene Z pg 30 Date Time Allows you to set the current date and time Z pg 9 Factory setting SUB MENU Tally ON The tally ...

Page 30: ...nto a scene SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS INSTANT TITLE MENU SCREEN 3 Press or to move the highlight bar to Title then press NEAR The Title menu appears SELECT PRESET TITLE 4 Press or to move the highlight bar to the desired title To create an original title refer to page 31 DISPLAY PRESET TITLE 5 Press MENU The Title me...

Page 31: ...r then press MENU The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen Repeat as many times as desired max 18 To select the location of the next character press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor to the row of squares at the bottom of the screen then press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Press when you re done and the blinking cursor returns to th...

Page 32: ...desired time appears Choose from 15S 30S 1min 5min or select to turn the function OFF Then press FAR twice to return to the Main Menu screen CLOSE MAIN MENU 6 Press MENU START DELAYED RECORDING 7 Press RECORDING START STOP If you set the tally lamp to ON Z pg 29 it begins blinking and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops...

Page 33: ...r Time Lapse mode is deactivated Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE 1 Make sure the lens cover is open then set the power switch to CAMERA SET RECORDING TIME 2 Press REC TIME on the remote control There are four choices available and th...

Page 34: ...oor PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR 3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER 4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloading do not touch ...

Page 35: ...ctors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5E RF unit Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection procedure PLAYBACK Basic Connections NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply inste...

Page 36: ...ed SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in STOP mode To turn on again set th...

Page 37: ... Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Speed is 7 times normal Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Speed is as noted above NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 2 seconds The counte...

Page 38: ...e mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished EDIT PLAY PAUSE VCR Recording deck Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed w...

Page 39: ... VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 If the RM V704U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal 2 B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector 2 ...

Page 40: ...ECTIONS 5 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES The RM V704U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well Point the RM V704U at the camcorder s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons function apears in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT IN OUT camcorder IN OUT CANCEL camcorder CANCEL There must be at least one second betwee...

Page 41: ...o possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The recording deck can be n a VCR other than JVC or n 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 Set the RM V704U to correspond to the brand of the recording deck Z P 39 For Random Assemble ...

Page 42: ...d press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE 5 Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen BEGIN INSERT EDITING 6 Press RECORDING START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters ...

Page 43: ...ill not be accurate 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 This phenomenon is not recorded on the tape NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly ...

Page 44: ...oth CLEAN LENS 2 Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 3 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 4 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE 5 Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the bat...

Page 45: ...ng tabs In this case check the position of the tab The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA Z pg 14 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no playback picture Noise bars appear in the playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV...

Page 46: ... be present while recording in the SP mode Zpg 11 Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer The diopter needs to be adjusted Z pg 8 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus Z pg 22 If you remove the power source ...

Page 47: ...ton Z pg 5 y BATT Battery RELEASE Switch Z pg 5 u Recording Start Stop Button Z pg 5 i POWER Switch Z pg 8 1 Multi Function Control FAR NEAR Buttons Z pg 9 2 EFFECT PROG AE Button Z pg 24 3 PUSH Button Z pg 5 4 Shooting Mode Selector Z pg 9 5 DISPLAY Button Z pg 18 6 FADE WIPE Button Z pg 26 7 MENU Button Z pg 9 8 D I S Digital Image Stabilizer Button Z pg 20 9 EJECT Switch Z pg 5 0 AUTO PAUSE ON ...

Page 48: ...er On Indicator Z pg 14 Other Parts Y Video Light GR AX760 only Z pg 17 U Microphone Z pg 43 I Infrared beam sensor window Z pg 13 Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting O Shoulder Strap Eyelets Z pg 12 P Clock Battery Compartment Z pg 8 a Battery Pack Mount Z pg 6 s Electronic Viewfinder Z pg 8 d LENS COVER Switch Z pg 5 f Grip Strap Z pg 12 g Tripod ...

Page 49: ... hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear Main Menu Setting Change Indicator Z pg 28 FADE WIPE indicator Z pg 26 q D I S Digital Image Stabilizer Indicator Z pg 20 w EFFECT PROG AE indicator Z pg 24 e Recording Indicator Z pg 14 r Zoom Indicator Bar Z pg 15 Viewfinder Indications 1 Remaining Tape Time Z pg 14 2 Recording Mode SP LP Indicator Z pg 11 3 Interval Timer Indic...

Page 50: ...pg 11 Insert Editing pg 42 Instant Titles pg 30 Interval Timer pg 32 L LCD pg 48 M Main Menu pg 29 Manual Focus pg 23 MBR Code Setting pg 39 P Playback pg 34 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 24 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick Rec pg 19 Quick Review pg 15 R Random Assemble Editing pg 38 41 Record Standby pg 14 Recording Advanced Features pg 18 33 Recording pg 14 Recording Start Stop pg 14 Rec...

Page 51: ...wing cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the f...

Page 52: ...our local JVC dealer SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS Dust and dirt on video heads 1 Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it 2 Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity Typical areas of high humidity are given below From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor situation then immediately being used in a warm indoor situation From being used ...

Page 53: ...nce adjustment Auto Manual adjustment VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO out connector AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V11EK SPECIFICATIONS Power requirement AC 110 to 240 V 50 60 HZ Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 V 1 3 A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 1...

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