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Animation

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of
movement. This function allows you to shoot a
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same
object for a brief 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.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1

Turn the Select Dial to any position except
AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

SET RECORDING TIME

2

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to the desired time, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.
Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the
Menu Screen.

START RECORDING

3

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after
focusing on the subject. The recording stops
automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

4

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of
pictures.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

5

Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.

NOTES:

●

For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting in Animation or
Time-Lapse mode.

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Fade- or Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

●

Before performing other operations following
Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure
the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

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Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are
canceled when the power is shut off or when the
cassette is ejected.

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.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1

Turn the Select Dial to any position except
AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

RECORDINGS

2

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to “INT. TIME”, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The INT. TIME Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to the desired time, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

SET RECORDING TIME

3

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to the desired time, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.
Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the
Menu Screen.

START TIME-LAPSE

RECORDING

4

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Recording and intervals alternate
automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

5

To release when “

PAUSE

” is displayed, set

“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu
Screen to “OFF”. To release when
“

PAUSE

” and “

REC

” are not displayed,

press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display
“

PAUSE

”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

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Summary of Contents for GR-AXM500

Page 1: ... TAPE DUBBING 47 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C SHOOTING 48 Basic Shooting 48 Advanced Features 50 D S C PLAYBACK 55 Basic Playback 55 Advanced Features 56 Connection 63 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 64 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 66 Insert Editing 70 Audio Dubbing 72 USER MAINTENANCE 73 CONTROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 74 LCD monitor viewfinder 74 Controls 76 Connectors 76 Indicators 76 Other Par...

Page 2: ...ons given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance 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 ...

Page 3: ...s 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 damaged 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 unattende...

Page 4: ... Zoom Z pg 20 Picture Stabiliser Z pg 21 Integrated Auto Light Z pg 23 LCD Colour Monitor Z pg 18 Zoom in Zoom out Digital Still Camera Built in PC communication capable Z pg 48 63 Program Manager II Z pg 26 41 Programme AE with Special Effects Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux Instant Title Menu Adjustment Focus Exposure Control and so on The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be u...

Page 5: ...k BN V12U Remote Control Unit RM V709U CD ROM including two software programmes DC Cord Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 for clock operation and remote control unit PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Cable Adapter Editing Cable PC Connection Cable x 2 for Windows PC for Macintosh ...

Page 6: ... Playpak Z pg 45 1 Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover 2 Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details Z pgs 16 19 The viewfinde...

Page 7: ...itor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees 1 Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover 2 Set the System Select Switch to D S C 3 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear 4 Press the SNAPSHOT Button A still image is shot and is stored in the camcorder s memory For more details Z pg 48 The viewfinder switches off ...

Page 8: ... 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 Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out...

Page 9: ...ble Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging...

Page 10: ...ck battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing 3 Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment A and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY 4 Ensure that the plus side is up and 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 fo...

Page 11: ...ss it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLOCK OPERATION 5 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the ME...

Page 12: ...ecording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Button Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration to the left SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTRE 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Power Zoom Button 1 1 2 2 3 Recording Star...

Page 13: ... mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration 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 4 making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust...

Page 14: ...ect only if the correct tape length has been selected Once you have set the tape length it remains un changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO LOCK When the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to set REC TIME and TAPE LENGTH Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 1 First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Press SP LP Button for more th...

Page 15: ...ing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor 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 take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows reco...

Page 16: ...ing the viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed up...

Page 17: ...hen the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn th...

Page 18: ...rd for best viewability Z pg 19 and press the Recording Start Stop button REC appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that ...

Page 19: ...rson you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD 1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on S...

Page 20: ...on except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED then press it The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set...

Page 21: ... Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise may appear during Retake This is normal FEATURE Picture Stabiliser PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION 1 Press P STABILISER appears n To switch off the Picture Stabiliser press P STABILISER The indicator disappears NOTES Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is ex...

Page 22: ...the left n You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure Z pg 11 If you haven t do so first NOTES DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select the Date off mode before shooting If you want to delete the display during shooting press DATE TIME To recall the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until ...

Page 23: ...rned on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON 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 OFF AUTO ON switch While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode Z pg 27 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode Z pg 27 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER n The ...

Page 24: ... to shoot up to approx 22 still images STD Standard Allows you to shoot up to approx 44 still images If you press during recording first there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing then a still image appears The next image starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners The screen changes as shown in the illustrations...

Page 25: ...n be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number If the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System Select Switch set to D S C the still image cannot be recorded onto the tape but will be stored in the camcorder s built in memory Z pg 48 Image data stored in the camcorder s bu...

Page 26: ... is activated When Auto Mode Lock or Auto 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 28 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 Spee...

Page 27: ...a SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide Z pg 29 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie Dial LCD monitor Mode symbol Viewfinder indication Twilight TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is sele...

Page 28: ...ed during Digital Still Camera Shooting the Fade Wipe does not function MOSAIC 4EFFECT OFF No indication OFF BK FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE BK VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features cont Fade in Fade out Fade Wipe These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode ENGAGE FADE OR...

Page 29: ...reen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE To restore normal screen press WIDE again 4S LX MAX MAX NORM OFF Super LoLux Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE 1 Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left Once the desired mode appears it is engaged The mode s...

Page 30: ...nt 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 SELECT PRESET TITLE 1 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTE Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting this is not recorded Title display ...

Page 31: ...ter appears at the bottom of the screen Repeat for additional characters max 18 To select the location of the next character rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make BACK or NEXT at the bottom of the screen blink then press it repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Rotate the MENU Jog Dial when you are done and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid END CHARACTER...

Page 32: ...ER Z pg 31 If you select JLIP ID NO press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting If you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial...

Page 33: ...at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used Z pg 14 This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions When an object...

Page 34: ...s colour bars By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE While the colour bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 Aut...

Page 35: ...age Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES To return to th...

Page 36: ...peated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning appears NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to d...

Page 37: ...To nearer subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disppears and reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust Manual Focus repeat th...

Page 38: ... M W B then press it SELECT WHITE BALANCE 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the required white balance AUTO Automatic adjustment FINE Outdoors on sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on cloudy day HALOGEN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB When using a personal White Balance Setting stored in memory To set MWB Z pg 39 CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappea...

Page 39: ...on is complete CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTES To switch to automatic white balance adjustment set the M W B in the Menu Screen to AUTO or turn the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned off and on again or when the Select Dial s position has been changed When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of th...

Page 40: ...ding Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically If you set the System Select Switch to D S C Press the SNAPSHOT Button When the selected time has elapsed a still image is shot automatically To Cancel Self Timer If you set the System Select Switch to VIDEO Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in...

Page 41: ...on or Time Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected 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 i...

Page 42: ...e camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monit...

Page 43: ...ard from the speaker Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initiall setting is Auto Tracking Manual Tracking is also available ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press the MENU Jog Dial AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indic...

Page 44: ...pear 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 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 STOP then REW The tape automatically stops a...

Page 45: ... 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 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 to the left push up and remove the cassette NOTES Du...

Page 46: ...hose 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 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...

Page 47: ...efore 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 VCR Recording deck PLAY PAUSE To AUDIO and...

Page 48: ...r resolution SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE 3 Press the MODE Button to switch from one mode to the other until the desired setting appears as shown in the illustration to the left SHOOT 4 Press the SNAPSHOT Button A still image is stored in the built in memory and displayed for approx 2 seconds While the still image remains displayed that image is in the process of being stored in memory and it is therefore...

Page 49: ...er them to a computer and save them on disk Z pg 63 When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder Whe...

Page 50: ... select and the Menu Jog Dial Z pg 26 27 Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock Z pg 26 27 Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look Z pg 26 27 A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject Z pg 26 27 Allows you to ...

Page 51: ...reversed Z pg 26 27 Captures faster action than Sports mode Z pg 26 27 Black bars are recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect Z pg 29 Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting Z pg 29 Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a me...

Page 52: ... is automatically displayed When the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu Screen 2 Menu Screen 1 is automatically displayed If the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOC...

Page 53: ...ding on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Allows you to shoot up to approx 22 still images in JPEG Joint Photographic Expert Group format Since the quality of image is better than STANDARD FINE is more suitable for post production on a PC Allows you to shoot up to approx 44 still images in JPEG Joint Photographic Expert Group format Since in this mode twice as many still images can be...

Page 54: ...uring Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 22x Does not display colour bars Normal screen is recorded Makes the normal screen disappear then displays colour bars By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE While the colour bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled This number is ...

Page 55: ...re automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory NOTES When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV Z pg 46 Camcorder opera...

Page 56: ...nu Screen then press the MENU Jog Dial The selected still image appears on the whole screen then the screen enters normal playback It is not necessary to perform steps 4 and 5 If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT or DELETE see respective pages END SETTING 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END CLOSE MENU 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial The nor...

Page 57: ...rotect to put a padlock mark next to it A still image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted When selecting a still image to protect you can check six still images stored in memory at a time Z pg 59 Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory Z pg 60 CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power su...

Page 58: ...ll images are displayed at a time When viewing the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 and then rotate it further downward The frame is placed on the 7th still image automatically Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way If the desired still image cannot be found place the highlight bar on EXIT then press the ...

Page 59: ...e accessed in the same way To complete Protect go to step 4 CLOSE MENU 4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice To remove Protect Perform steps 1 and 2 rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the desired still image with the padlock mark then press it The padlock mark located above the still image disappears and the image is no longer protected...

Page 60: ...ecking them select ALL then go to step 5 To quit the Delete Mode rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU SCREEN 4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the desired still image then press it appears above the selected still image When you have finished selecting all the desired still images rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward ...

Page 61: ...the Delete Menu Screen it is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark ALL only deletes all still images that are not protected After images are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in the numerical sequence The Index No for images protected with the padlock mark may therefore change When selecting the desired still image in step 4 ...

Page 62: ... SHOW 2 then press it If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 all still images stored in memory are displayed in numerical order If you select SLIDE SHOW 2 the still image wipes in to push up the previous one from the bottom of the screen to the top To end SLIDE SHOW press the MENU Jog Dial The still image which follows the still image displayed at the moment the MENU Jog Dial is pressed appears then the scree...

Page 63: ... screen becomes blue and PC MODE is dis played After transferring is finished the screen displays the same still image as in step 2 END TRANSFERRING 4 Close the software then switch off the camcorder PC MODE D S C PLAYBACK Connection LCD monitor or viewfinder To DIGITAL jack 8 pin PC connection cables provided For Windows To COM Port RS 232C For Macintosh To Modem Port or Printer Port Set to D S C...

Page 64: ...ecording Start Stop button on the camcorder VISS Button Index Code Marking Z pg 65 ZOOM T W Button Zoom in and out Z pg 20 VCR CTL Button Z pg 66 A DUB Button Audio Dubbing Z pg 72 STOP Button Stop Z pg 42 INSERT Buttons Insert Editing Z pg 70 R A EDIT Buttons Z pg 68 RM V709U provided INSTALLING THE BATTERY PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER 1 Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole INSERT ...

Page 65: ...l until the Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 41 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control 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 41 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time in...

Page 66: ...ote control RM V709U Z pg 64 SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR 1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on OPERATE VCR 2 Make sure the VCR s power is ...

Page 67: ...use In jack PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR 3 Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions A B C VCR Recording deck RM V709U provided To J terminal JLIP Open the cover To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables optional Editing cable provided...

Page 68: ...play The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS 5 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there s...

Page 69: ... There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs STOP MENU Jog Dial VCR REC STBY ON OFF RM V709U provided SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL RM V709U provided Recording deck Player JVC VCR AV OUT To R A EDIT Editing cable provided AV IN To PAUSE IN Using the V709U it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be a...

Page 70: ...e recorded tape and press PAUSE 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 START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically...

Page 71: ...ers the Insert Pause mode To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape press the Page Button to move the page forward To insert still images at random onto the tape first record the still image you selected in step 1 onto the tape then press START STOP to engage the Insert Pause mode To select another still image press the Page Button again then press START STOP Insert Editing begins E...

Page 72: ...io 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 or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape make sure th...

Page 73: ... wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS 3 Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 5 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE 6 Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong c...

Page 74: ...74EN CONTROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS REC SP FINE 12 30MIN 444 4S LX T30 01 MWB P NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE 25 12 98 22 50 00 MERRY CHRISTMAS TAPE END TWILIGHT 1 7 8 2 3 4 6 5 0 w q e 9 ...

Page 75: ... Stabiliser Indicator Z pg 21 Interval Timer Recording Time Indicator Z pg 40 Displayed for approx 5 seconds on the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is turned on and then disappear However the indications marked are not displayed Record Standby Mode Indicator Z pg 16 Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER Z pg 17 Data Transfer Display PC MODE Z pg 63 Instant Title Display Z pg 30 Date Time Character Displa...

Page 76: ...76EN CONTROLS INDICATIONSANDCONNECTORS cont 4 3 2 R U I T s d Y 1 w e r t O y u i o p Q a q E W P f 9 0 8 5 6 7 ...

Page 77: ...LUME Dial Z pg 43 Connectors t DC IN Jack Z pg 9 The jacks y to Q are located beneath the jack cover y J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Connect the editing cable when perform ing Random Assemble Editing Z pg 66 69 It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer JLIP controlled editing from camco...

Page 78: ...s not a defect of the camcorder The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is ...

Page 79: ...d on one reel or the other This is normal while recording in the LP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode Zpg 14 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 off before disconnecting the power source If you have not performed Date Time Setting Z pg 11 the date and time ...

Page 80: ...changed in the Menu Screen SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S SHOOTING PLAYBACK OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING cont Since the camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number ...

Page 81: ...ources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary 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 CAUTIONS DANGER Video Light The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury...

Page 82: ...lder strap 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 phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditi...

Page 83: ...ck that the tracking control of the unit is in the centre position Cleaning the video heads Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted Although this camcorder is equipped with a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads reducing the likelihood of dirty heads if such troubles are encountered we recomme...

Page 84: ... Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD MONITOR Size 3 diagonally measured LCD system LCD TFT active matrix system INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS Video Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector Audio Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connector JLIP 3 5 mm diameter 4 pole mini head jack Digital Mini DIN 8 pin External micropho...

Page 85: ...e Menu Screen pg 60 Delete Mode pg 60 Delete Select Menu Screen pg 60 DEMO Mode pg 34 54 Digital Zoom pg 20 34 54 Digital Still Camera pg 48 Diopter Adjust pg 14 Discharge The Battery Pack pg 8 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 27 50 Erase Protection pg 15 Exposure Control pg 35 F Fade In Out pg 28 Fast Forward Tape pg 42 FINE Mode pg 49 Full Image pg 25 48 G Grip Adjustment pg 12 H High Speed Shutt...

Page 86: ... 21 Rewind Tape pg 42 S Self Recording pg 19 Self Timer pg 40 51 65 Sepia Mode pg 27 50 Shooting Advanced Features D S C pg 50 54 Shooting D S C pg 48 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 13 Shuttle Search pg 44 Slide Show Mode pg 62 Snapshot Mode pg 24 48 Snapshot VIDEO pg 24 Specifications pg 84 Sports Mode pg 27 51 STANDARD Mode pg 49 Star Mark On The Setting Menus pg 58 Still Image Data Transfer pg 63...

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Page 88: ...GR AXM500 COPYRIGHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD EK Printed in Japan 0398MSV UN VP VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED ...

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