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INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

LYT1080-001A

UC

Printed in Malaysia
1102-DY-YL-PJ

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AXM246

COPYRIGHT©

 

2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
“PRECAUTIONS” (

 pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”
(factory-preset).

• Available when the Power Switch 

!

 is set to “

” or “

” while pressing down the Lock Button 

0

located on the switch.

• Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation

is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

• “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch 

!

 to “

” and press the MENU Wheel 

1

 in

while the demo is in progress. This takes 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 

1

 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 monitor or viewfinder.

GR-AXM246UC

3/11/03, 10:21 AM

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Summary of Contents for GR-AXM246

Page 1: ...ation temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to and press the MENU Wheel 1 in while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Scr...

Page 2: ...quipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder Battery Pack BN V11U Lens Cap Shoulder Strap Cassette Adapter C P7U AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter AC Adapter AP V13U or AP V11U GR AXM246UC 3 11 03 10 21 AM 2 ...

Page 3: ... monitor viewfinder playback are possible any where Use the JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety cautio...

Page 4: ...dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instruct...

Page 5: ... 19 L LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 9 10 17 Load A Tape pg 8 M Manual Focus pg 12 Menu Screen pg 18 22 Monotone Effect pg 24 Mosaic Effect pg 24 N ND Effect Mode pg 24 Nega Posi Mode pg 24 P Picture Stabilizer pg 18 Playback pg 11 Program AE with Special Effects pg 24 Provided Accessories pg 2 Q Quick Review pg 13 R Recording Advanced Features pg 23 24 Recording Start Stop pg 11 Recording ...

Page 6: ... hrs 10 min Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional LCD monitor on 75 75 125 300 USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC Adapter feature...

Page 7: ...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 avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended ...

Page 8: ...tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode or detached from the power source Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket o Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend it...

Page 9: ... 11 45 18 BRIGHT CONGRATULATIONS d s f a CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece During shooting Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to take up slack Erase protection tab LCD monitor During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 25 for Warning Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications Micro...

Page 10: ...Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here i Grip Strap pg 8 o Tripod Mounting Socket pg 8 p Tape Remaining Time pg 21 Q Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 W Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 12 E Digital Effect Indicator pg 24 Programme AE Indicator pg 24 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 23 R Tape Length Indicator pg 20 T Zoom Indicator Bar pg 13 Zoom Le...

Page 11: ...d PLAYBACK 1 Load a tape pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch To start playback press 4 6 To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 4 6 To stop playback press 5 w Press 2 q to rewind or 3 to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing 2 q or 3 during playback h...

Page 12: ...subject is brightened 2 To cancel Backlight Compensation press BACK LIGHT w again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes or Using BACK LIGHT w may make the subject too bright resulting in a washed out or white image BACK LIGHT w cannot be used when the manual Exposure Control mode pg 18 is engaged Auto Manual Focus If co...

Page 13: ...ecome monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards T to zoom in or W to zoom out The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3 the quicker the zoom action Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this...

Page 14: ...TBC indicator turns green grey with a camcorder equipped with a black white view finder while TBC is working and white while TBC is not operative TBC does not work during Still Playback and Shuttle Search pg 11 It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resum...

Page 15: ...l occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 2 Press 4 6 to find a spot just before the edit in point Once ...

Page 16: ...tment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole and push up and remove the cassette During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a...

Page 17: ...12 02 1 2 S 11 45 18 BRIGHT CONGRATULATIONS d s f a Eyepiece During shooting Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to take up slack Erase protection tab LCD monitor During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 25 for Warning Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications Microphone INSTRUCTIONS GR AX...

Page 18: ... go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4TO CAMERA MENU and press it CAMERA MENU EXPOSURE Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural backgrou...

Page 19: ...is turned off or the battery removed White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode pg 24 Digital Effects is activated TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles d shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected TITLE SETUP Adjust the settings for TITLE SIZE When LARGE is selected the title is twice enlarged vertically more than selected NORMAL Even if LA...

Page 20: ...nd bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect While the WIDE mode is engaged LARGE in the TITLE SETUP SIZE pg 19 CAMERA MENU cannot be selected TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used T20 20 minutes T30 30 minutes T35 35 minutes T40 40 minutes Tape remaining time p is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected DISPLAY FULL Makes...

Page 21: ...INT TIME 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 Time Lapse REC MODE should be set to SP Please note that it is necessary to set the REC TIME Animation in the SYSTEM MENU before performing the INT TIME Time Lapse function Select the desired interval time and press the Recording ...

Page 22: ...ears and adjustment is completed DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch is set to or and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily Set to OFF to stop completely When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder de...

Page 23: ...ower left corner revealing the scene or wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WINDOW Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the centre of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the centre leaving a black screen Fade Wipe Effects Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end 1 Set the Power Sw...

Page 24: ...rks etc look more natural and dramatic In this mode the Auto Focus pg 12 and S LX pg 20 may not work S1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode The screen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears ...

Page 25: ...amcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT switch does not function Warning Indications high exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhauste...

Page 26: ...laces such as a beach CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions If the cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions 2 Do not use any diff...

Page 27: ...vice life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil n...

Page 28: ... 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with ...

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