JVC GR-AX777UM Instructions Manual Download

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(GR-SXM747UM/SXM347UM/SX877UM only)

Buttons

Infrared beam
transmitting window

ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

PLAY Button

REW Button

STOP Button

INSERT Button

REC TIME Button

ANIM. Button

START/STOP Button

FF Button

PAUSE Button

A.DUB Button

INT. TIME Button
SELF TIMER Button*

Functions

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set
to “

” or “

”.

Transmits the beam signal.

Zoom in/out (

pg. 16)

—

Retake (rewind), Quick Review
(

pg. 17)

—

Animation, Time-Lapse (

pg. 37)

Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.

Retake (forward) (

pg. 17)

—

Time-Lapse (

pg. 37)

With the camcorder’s Power Switch
set to “

”.

Zoom in/out (

pg. 37)

Playback start (

pg. 30)

Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search
(

pg. 30)

Stop (

pg. 30)

Insert Editing (

pg. 38)

—

Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search
(

pg. 30)

Pause (

pg. 30)

Audio dubbing (

pg. 39)

—

3
4

9
0
!
@

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR.

* This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

Summary of Contents for GR-AX777UM

Page 1: ...al Effects Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Date Time Insert Instant Titles Animation Time Lapse Exposure 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 SXM747UM SXM347UM SX877UM only 35 39 Playback Zoom 37 Animation And Time Lapse...

Page 2: ...e following pages to ensure safe use of this product ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or pr...

Page 3: ...used IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus inc...

Page 4: ...o 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 activated on the LCD ...

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: ...lt 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 CHARGING T...

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: ...S 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 VHS ...

Page 11: ...r S VHS ET mode 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 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 but also on an...

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: ...d when the VIDEO ECHO mode Z pg 21 is activated GR SXM747UM SXM347UM 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 following conditions...

Page 17: ...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 neare...

Page 18: ...ion remains 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 se...

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: ...nd 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 Speed Shutter ...

Page 21: ...ed 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 your recording a fantasy...

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: ...stment 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 digit...

Page 24: ...o 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 the Power Z...

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: ... 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 turn d...

Page 31: ...cond 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 counter...

Page 32: ...UM SXM247UM SX877UM 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...

Page 33: ... s Power Switch 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 illustra...

Page 34: ...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 safety and tap...

Page 35: ... Review Z 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 ...

Page 36: ...ent 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 2 3 3 USI...

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: ...place 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 Insert Edi...

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: ...odels 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 SXM747UM SXM347UM SXM247UM SX8...

Page 46: ... 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 SXM747UM SXM347UM SXM247UM SX877UM only Z pg 10 5 Tape Length Indicat...

Page 47: ... 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 AN...

Page 48: ...o not use any different size of batteries from those specified Plug adapter 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction 4 Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which...

Page 49: ...r or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near applia...

Page 50: ...r other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same ...

Page 51: ... Power consumption Viewfinder on 4 0 W GR SXM747UM SXM347UM SXM247UM only 3 7 W GR SX877UM AX777UM only LCD monitor on 4 5 W GR SXM747UM SXM347UM SXM247UM only Video light 3 0 W Models equipped with LCD monitor only GR SXM747UM SXM347UM SXM247UM SX877UM only Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard C...

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