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EDITING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

1

Following the illustration at left, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

2

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

3

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

4

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press
PAUSE on the camcorder.

START EDITING

5

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
Record mode.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

6

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause 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.

PLAY/PAUSE

Power switch

To AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT
connectors

When connecting
the cables, open the
jack cover.

VCR (Recording deck)

To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors

If your TV/VCR
has the SCART
connector, use
the provided
cable adapter.

Audio and Video
cable (optional)

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Summary of Contents for GR-AX670

Page 1: ... Time Character Insert 24 Manual White Balance Adjustment 25 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment 26 Self Timer 28 Animation 29 Time Lapse 29 PLAYBACK 30 Using The Cassette Adapter 30 Basic Connections 31 Basic Playback 32 Features 33 EDITING 34 Tape Dubbing 34 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 35 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 38 Insert Editing 40 Audio Dubbing 41 USER MAINTENANCE 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 I...

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: ... 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 unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended opera...

Page 4: ...e Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter n 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Program Manager Z pg 16 27 Program AE with special effects Focus Picture Stabilizer Exposure Control Fade Wipe Wide Instant Title Date Time Character Insert White Balance Adjustment Menu Adjustment Cassette Adapter C P7U Editing cable GR AX770 only Digital Hyper...

Page 5: ...ls Z pg 32 n Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter Z pg 30 SHOOTING 1 Slide the LENS COVER open close knob to open the lens cover 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear in the viewfinder 3 Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop bu...

Page 6: ... USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK 1 Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack 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 sh...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...d the compartment A and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY 4 Ensuring the plus side is up insert a 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 illust...

Page 9: ...ou 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 5 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 6 Press MENU NOTES To display the date ...

Page 10: ... at the switching point Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 1 Slide EJECT until the holder 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 load...

Page 11: ...e 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 Mounting ALIGN AND TIGH...

Page 12: ...ter 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 may vary according to the type of tape used The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape lengt...

Page 13: ...agnification 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 record ing OPERATION 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot NOTE Distortion ...

Page 14: ... for 2 seconds NOTES The Auto Pause System is also effective when the camcorder is pointed up or is positioned upside down Auto Pause also works when the camcorder is twisted by a large degree to the left or right When you want to shoot in any of the aforementioned positions be sure to switch off Auto Pause FEATURE Quick Rec PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions...

Page 15: ...ght 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 17 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode Z pg ...

Page 16: ...Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe Z pg 21 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour m...

Page 17: ...iving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide Z pg 22 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL INDICATION Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off White Balance is set to outdoor mode but can also be manually changed to another m...

Page 18: ...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 center 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 MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO L...

Page 19: ... The 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 an...

Page 20: ...shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off Picture Stabilizer 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 MODE 1 Tu...

Page 21: ... to start recording and activate fade or wipe in OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to end recording and engage fade or wipe out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE 5 While Fade Wipe is displayed press SET twice OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the reserved fade or wipe is cancelled Function indication After 2 sec SELECT button PROGRAM AE select dial SET button BK Black Fader Fad...

Page 22: ...Christmas Wedding Day Congratulations The characters you have set using Character Generator Title indication SELECT SET PROGRAM AE select dial Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left DISPLAY SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SE...

Page 23: ... Press FAR or NEAR to make End blink then press MENU twice to return to the normal screen NOTES To erase a character you entered mistakenly make Clear blink by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only first move the blinking cursor to the character at the bottom row which you want to replace then press FAR or NEAR to highlight in ...

Page 24: ...2 Press SELECT repeatedly until Disp appears CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE 3 Press SET while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown 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 engage the Record Standby mode and select the Date off mode using...

Page 25: ...the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS 2 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually Z pg 19 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE 3 Press SET until MWB appears then press and hold SET for more than 3 seconds MWB blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete NOTES To ...

Page 26: ... Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION 3 Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired function MAKE SETTING 4 The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO or Tally press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears If you select Set Character or Date Time press NEAR to access the selection menu...

Page 27: ...s position ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Interval Timer This feature ...

Page 28: ...R to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15s 30s 1min 5min or select to turn the function OFF CLOSE MENU 3 Press MENU START DELAYED RECORDING 4 Press RECORDING START STOP The tally lamp begins blinking and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit To Release Self Tim...

Page 29: ... Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or 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 NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps AC...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...e 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 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack To monitor the picture and sound from the ...

Page 32: ...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 or Still Playback mode To turn on again set the Power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY REW PLAY PAU...

Page 33: ...To allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback 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 Th...

Page 34: ... the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING 5 Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause 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 PLAY PAUSE Power switch To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT ...

Page 35: ... REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector C NON JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the MBR s Pause In jack All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 36 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS A B AKAI...

Page 36: ...2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES The RM V704U V700U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well Point the RM V704U V700U at the camcorder s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons function appears in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT IN OUT camcorder IN OUT CANCEL camcorder CANCEL There must be at least one second between an in point and its c...

Page 37: ...SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL Using the RM V704U V700U it is also 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 V700U as shown on the left Set th...

Page 38: ...hium batteries Z pg 2 Lock hole Release tab 1 PAUSE IN Connector 2 Infrared beam transmitting window 3 MBR SET Button 4 INT TIME Button 5 REC TIME Button 6 FF Button 7 REW Button 8 PAUSE Button 9 PLAY Button 0 START STOP Button VISS Button ZOOM T W Buttons VCR CTL Button A DUB Button STOP Button INSERT Button R A EDIT Buttons BUTTONS FUNCTIONS With the camcorder s power switch set to PLAY Z pg 36 ...

Page 39: ...T TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15s 30s 1min 5min and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4s 1 2s 1s 5s and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 29 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear NOTE A...

Page 40: ...e you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and 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 When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING 6 Press RECORDING START STOP When...

Page 41: ...ND AUDIO DUBBING 4 Press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will 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 NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed dur...

Page 42: ...y with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS 2 Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper CLEAN VIEWFINDER 3 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 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 battery pack has bee...

Page 43: ...s In this case check the position of the tab The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA Z pg 12 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 or channel If A V connection is used the TV s VID...

Page 44: ...ew minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the view finder 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 18 If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power of...

Page 45: ...ck recording or fast forward Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear 1 Cassette Warning Remaining Tape Time Z pg 12 When no cassette is inserted the Cassette Warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows ...

Page 46: ... Z pg 33 w PUSH Button Z pg 10 e EJECT Switch Z pg 10 1 Diopter Adjustment Z pg 8 2 QUICK REC Button Z pg 14 3 Power Zoom Lever Z pg 13 4 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch Z pg 6 5 Recording Start Stop Button Z pg 12 6 POWER Switch Z pg 12 32 7 STOP Button Z pg 32 8 Tape Length T30 45 60 Select Button Z pg 10 COUNTER R Reset M Memory Button Z pg 33 9 EDIT Button Z pg 37 0 Recording Mode SP LP Select But...

Page 47: ...O LIGHT ON AUTO OFF Switch GR AX770 only Z pg 15 d Tripod Mounting Socket Z pg 11 y u i o Q U Y I O P r t E R T p d a s W A B C D FADE WIPE WIDE TITLE DISPLAY M W B FULL AUTO Connectors r J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Located beneath the jack cover Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing Z pg 36 It is used to connect the camcorder to a device su...

Page 48: ...Index Code Marking pg 39 Insert Cassette pg 10 Insert Editing pg 40 Instant Titles pg 22 M Manual Focus pg 19 MBR code Setting pg 35 N ND Effect Mode pg 17 P Picture Stabilizer pg 20 Playback pg 32 Program AE with Special Effects pg 16 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick Rec pg 14 Quick Review pg 13 R Random Assemble Editing pg 35 37 Recording Advanced Features pg 16 29 Recording pg 12 Recording Sta...

Page 49: ...necessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases DANGER The video light become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...p p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO out connector External microphone input 68 dBs high impedance unbalanced with ø3 5 mm MONO C 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 c...

Page 52: ...GR AX770 GR AX670 COPYRIGHT 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD EK Printed in Japan 0497TOV UN VP VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED ...

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