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ESPAÑOL

Alimentación

Esta videocámara posee un sistema de alimentación de 2 vías
que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más
apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentación
suministradas con otro equipo.

CARGA DE LA BATERIA

1

Asegúrese de que la batería esté colocada en la
videocámara. Enganche el extremo a la videocámara 

1

y presione la batería hacia el interior hasta que quede
bloqueada en su lugar 

2

.

• Si la batería está colocada en la posición equivocada,

puede ocurrir un fallo.

2

Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en “OFF”.
Conecte el adaptador de alimentación CA a la
videocámara 

3

.

3

Enchufe el adaptador de alimentación CA en una toma
de corriente alterna 

4

. La lámpara indicadora CHARGE

de la videocámara parpadeará para indicar que la carga
se ha iniciado.

4

Cuando la lámpara indicadora CHARGE pare de
parpadear, pero permanece encendida, la carga ha
finalizado. Desenchufe el adaptador de alimentación CA
de la toma de corriente alterna. Desconecte el adaptador
de alimentación CA de la videocámara.

Para la extracción de la batería . . .

..... deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.

A la toma de
corriente alterna

Batería

Adaptador
de CA

Batería

BN-V11U

BN-V12U (opcional)

BN-V20U (opcional)

BN-V400U (opcional)

Tiempo de carga

aprox. 1 h 30 min

aprox. 1 h 30 min

aprox. 2 h 20 min

aprox. 4 h 30 min

Indicador de carga
Está provisto de un indicador de carga
sobre la batería para ayudarle a
recordar si ha sido cargada o no. Los
dos colores indicadores (rojo y negro),
le permiten seleccionar la carga y la
descarga.

Al jack de
entrada de CC
(DC IN)

Enganche.

Empuje.

Conmutador
BATTERY
RELEASE

ATENCION:

Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentación,
asegúrese que la alimentación de la
videocámara esté desconectada. El no hacerlo
puede producir un error de funcionamiento en
la videocámara.

USO DE LA BATERIA

Efectúe el paso 1 de “CARGA DE LA BATERIA”.

Conmutador de
alimentación

Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: min)

1

Cuando emplee modelos equipados con monitores LCD

2

Cuando utilice GR-SX960/AX760

(   ) : cuando el foco de video está encendido (GR-SXM330/

SX960/AXM230 exclusivamente)

Batería

BN-V11U

BN-V12U (opcional)

BN-V20U (opcional)

BN-V400U (opcional)

Visor

conectado

1

2

95 (50)

100

95 (50)

100

150 (85)

165

360 (205)

385

Monitor LCD

conectado

1

80 (45)

80 (45)

135 (75)

315 (190)

REFRESCO:

Cargar una batería que todavía posee algo de carga restante reduce la capacidad de la batería.
Efectúe el procedimiento de abajo para descargar completamente la batería antes de realizar la recarga.
1. Efectúe los pasos 1 al 3 de “CARGA DE LA BATERIA”.
2. Presione REFRESH en la videocámara durante más de 2 segundos. La lámpara indicadora REFRESH de la

videocámara parpadeará para indicar que la descarga se ha iniciado.

3. Cuando la descarga finaliza, la carga se iniciará automáticamente y la lámpara indicadora CHARGE

parpadeará.

Cuando no use una batería recargable durante un intervalo prolongado, asegúrese de descargarla completamente antes
de almacenarla, ya que dejar una batería con algo de carga restante también reduce su rendimiento.

Summary of Contents for GR-AX760

Page 1: ...re Control Focusing White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation PLAYBACK 30 34 Basic Playback 30 Features 31 Connections And Tape Dubbing 32 Using The Cassette Adapter 34 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR SXM330 only 35 39 Playback Zoom 37 Animation And Time Lapse 37 Insert Editing 38 Audio Dubbing 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 41 DETAILS 42 INDEX 43 47 Terms 43 Controls Connectors And Indicato...

Page 2: ...fore use NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use ple...

Page 3: ...ed Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area JVC s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Ke...

Page 4: ...akes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration ac...

Page 5: ...EN5 1 3 2 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration ...

Page 6: ...pack from the camcorder then try charging again If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Using the optional AA V15 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter To AC outlet B...

Page 7: ...o can result in a camcorder malfunction NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly models equipped with LCD monitor only Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of ...

Page 8: ...y to Stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust so that your thumb and finger...

Page 9: ...ears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears 5 To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIME hour minute rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the M...

Page 10: ...a VHS cassette is loaded rotate the MENU Wheel to select S VHS ET then press it The S VHS ET Setting Menu appears If an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate the MENU Wheel to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to set to either of the parameters then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN In the S VHS ET Setting Menu ON Records with S ...

Page 11: ...e are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function S VHS picture quality is not available Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs eg HR S6600U HR SC1000U etc n Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR n You can play back S VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder ...

Page 12: ...is more economical providing three times the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Display T T T T E 2 3 3 4 X 0 0 5 0 I T TAPE LENGTH T30 Tape length indicator TAPE LENGTH Menu Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 above 2 Rotate the M...

Page 13: ... LCD monitor models equipped with LCD monitor only The 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 h...

Page 14: ...nking Blinking To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached RECORDING Basic Recording Power Switch Position Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities OFF Switc...

Page 15: ...To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording Z pg 22 24 Self Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING models equipped with LCD monitor only In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward SELF RECORDING models...

Page 16: ...igital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO ECHO mode Z pg 21 is activated GR SXM330 only Picture Stabilizer To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the follow...

Page 17: ...n or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time n When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or objects n Do not use near flammable or explosive materials n It is recommended that you consult your ...

Page 18: ... The mode is activated 3 To cancel the effect press NIGHT ALIVE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds NOTES During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated Picture Stabilizer Z pg 16 Program AE With Special Effects Z pg 20 and Digital Effects Z pg 21 S LX in CAMERA MENU Z pg 23 Night Alive does not work when LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO o...

Page 19: ...rom 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 center 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 DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right reveal...

Page 20: ...e natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode Z pg 29 Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 32 ft use manual focusing Z pg 28 S1 2000 1 2000 sec High Spe...

Page 21: ...f a picture are reversed MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally CLASSIC FILM Makes your footage look like a classic movie by shooting in black and white with a strobing effect and black bars added at the top and bottom STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving yo...

Page 22: ...er Switch to 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages To go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to...

Page 23: ...s adjustment Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles Z pg 25 Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor Z pg 25 Allows you to set the recording mode SP or EP depending on your preference Z pg 12 50X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50X...

Page 24: ... lens may go out of focus Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles Z pg 25 Allows you to set the current date and time Z pg 9 ON Demonstrates certain functions automatically When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If ...

Page 25: ...O M A H O W C E F A U E A U E O X F P R R S P R D N I P R P P D G T Y V Y E Y N I R A C E N A T B C C I H W G T I I A H A O U T R T R L L B D L L T I I I A A A E H O S D D B Y T D N T A A Y I A M Y Y O Y A S N S S Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them over the video image Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French...

Page 26: ...orming the following steps make sure that The Power Switch is set to The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode The recording mode is set to SP NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Before performing other operations followi...

Page 27: ...NU Wheel to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears 5 To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel downward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel upward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 6 Press the MENU Wheel in The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappea...

Page 28: ...a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel downward appears and blinks 6 Press the MENU Wheel in The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen disappears and reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurat...

Page 29: ...is activated Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press the MENU Wheel in until MWB begins blinking When the setting is c...

Page 30: ...r LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment models equipped with LCD monitor only Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel towards to brighten or towards to darken The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode Z pg 23 Speaker Volume Control models equipped with LCD monitor only Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to t...

Page 31: ... 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed Counter Memory Function Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press 5 then 2 The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press 4 6 to start playback The co...

Page 32: ...30 SX960 only Use optional S Video and Audio cables To S Video Input To S Video Output To TV or VCR When connecting the cables open this cover Connector cover To Audio Input S Video cable optional To Audio Output TV VCR When connecting the cables open this cover VCR TV These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Audio cabl...

Page 33: ...itch to or then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 Following the illustration on pg ...

Page 34: ...he VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for saf...

Page 35: ... pg 17 Animation Time Lapse Z pg 37 Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Retake forward Z pg 17 Time Lapse Z pg 37 With the camcorder s Power Switch set to Zoom in out Z pg 37 Playback start Z pg 30 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search Z pg 30 Stop Z pg 30 Insert Editing Z pg 38 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search Z pg 30 Pause Z pg 30 Audio dubbing Z pg 39 1 2 3 4 6 5 7...

Page 36: ...y compartment cover 5m 16 ft When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor 1 1 2...

Page 37: ...usly set level Animation And Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 26 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and no indication off 2 Release In...

Page 38: ...ant to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit In point where the new scene should start 5 Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE on the Remote Control The Insert Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step 6 To begin I...

Page 39: ...ers the Audio Dub Standby mode 4 To end Audio Dubbing press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate If the microphone 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 ...

Page 40: ...power supply has not been correctly connected Z pg 6 7 The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult your nearest JVC dealer Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If...

Page 41: ...e the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 9...

Page 42: ...be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force 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 indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Z pg 12 TAPE END appears when th...

Page 43: ...pg 13 M Manual Focus pg 28 Menu Screen pg 22 24 Monotone Effect pg 21 N ND Effect Mode pg 20 Nega Posi Mode pg 21 Night Alive pg 18 P Picture Stabilizer pg 16 Playback pg 30 Playback Special Effects pg 31 Playback Zoom pg 37 Power Switch Position pg 14 Program AE With Special Effects pg 20 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick Review pg 17 R Recording Advanced Features pg 18 29 Recording Start Stop pg...

Page 44: ...44EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators U 2 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 t y T Y R p Q W E o u r w e q i 4 ...

Page 45: ...l VOL models equipped with LCD monitor only Z pg 30 Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER Z pg 16 Time Base Corrector Button TBC Z pg 31 Power Switch OFF Z pg 14 30 Recording Start Stop Button Z pg 14 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE Z pg 6 Diopter Adjustment Control Z pg 8 Connectors The connectors q to r are located beneath the cover q S Video Output Connector S GR SXM330 SX960 only Z pg ...

Page 46: ...nds when Night Alive is switched from one mode to another by pressing NIGHT ALIVE then only the indicator remains at 9 3 0 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator Z pg 19 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing FADE WIPE then only the indicator remains at 0 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET GR SXM330 SX960 only Z pg 10 5 Tape Length Indicator...

Page 47: ...C dealer The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer Indications During Playback TAPE END E01 E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE A...

Page 48: ... 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Plug adapter Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the term...

Page 49: ...NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip swing it excessively when u...

Page 50: ...onnected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada For Your Maintenance 1 After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder...

Page 51: ...SXM330 AXM230 only Video light 3 0 W Models equipped with LCD monitor only GR SXM330 SX960 AXM230 only Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette cassette Tape speed SP 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips EP 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 Operating tempera...

Page 52: ...e a recordar si ha sido cargada o no Los dos colores indicadores rojo y negro le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga Al jack de entrada de CC DC IN Enganche Empuje Conmutador BATTERY RELEASE ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentación asegúrese que la alimentación de la videocámara esté desconectada El no hacerlo puede producir un error de funcionamiento en la videocámara USO DE ...

Page 53: ...esione el botón inicio parada de grabación Comenzará la grabación Para detener temporariamente la grabación presione nuevamente el botón de inicio parada de grabación Por más detalles Z p 14 15 El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 60 grados aprox ALIM...

Page 54: ... Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641...

Page 55: ... to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems ...

Page 56: ...U Printed in Japan 1000MKV UN YP EN GR SXM330 GR SX960 GR AXM230 GR AX760 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ...

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