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GR-AXM23

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0091-001A

Compact VHS

PAL

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

Basic Recording

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Basic Features

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Advanced Features

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Programme AE With Special

Effects

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Fader

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Wide

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Super LoLux (Gain Up)

............ 25

Instant Titles

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Character Generator

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Using Menu For Detailed

Adjustment

........................... 27

Focusing

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Exposure Control

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Manual White Balance

Adjustment

........................... 33

Self-Timer

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Animation

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Time Lapse

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PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

....................... 36

Features

............................... 37

Using The Cassette Adapter

........ 39

Basic Connections

.................... 40

TAPE DUBBING

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

LCD monitor/viewfinder

............ 45

Controls

............................... 47

Connectors

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Indicators

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Other Parts

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Terms

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CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for GR-AXM23

Page 1: ...5 Character Generator 26 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment 27 Focusing 30 Exposure Control 32 Manual White Balance Adjustment 33 Self Timer 34 Animation 35 Time Lapse 35 PLAYBACK 36 Basic Playback 36 Features 37 Using The Cassette Adapter 39 Basic Connections 40 TAPE DUBBING 41 USER MAINTENANCE 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 INDEX 45 LCD monitor viewfinder 45 Controls 47 Connectors 47 Indicators 47 Other ...

Page 2: ...rning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace the battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion n Dispose of used battery promptly n Keep away from children n Do not disassemble and ...

Page 3: ...s camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment PAL ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NON REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES THESE BATTERIES AND PRODUCTS CAN BE RECYCLED AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE IN AUSTRALIA R...

Page 4: ...out 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording Z pg 20 LCD Colour Monitor Z pg 16 Program Manager II Z pg 22 35 Programme AE with Special Effects Fader Wide Super LoLux Instant Titles Menu Adjustment Focus Exposure Control and so on PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EA Cassette Adapter C P7U Battery Pack BN V12U Shoulder Strap The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used wi...

Page 5: ...sette Adapter Z pg 39 1 Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear 3 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 14 17 The viewfinder switches off automatically to sav...

Page 6: ...PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging 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 discha...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...k 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 for...

Page 9: ...ighlight bar to TIME and then press 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 MO...

Page 10: ...displayed in the viewfinder is correct 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 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 than 1 second SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound...

Page 11: ...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 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: ...sed and locked Shooting while watching 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 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 upon ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ... viewability Z pg 17 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 you use the...

Page 17: ...erson 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 ...

Page 18: ...l 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 NOTE Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focu...

Page 19: ...de for the next shot NOTE Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise may ...

Page 20: ...ess 5SEC REC 5S appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 2 Press Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically n To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that 5S disappears NOTE The Fader Z pg 24 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC 5SEC REC LCD monitor or viewfinder 5Sec Rec mode indica...

Page 21: ... the modes as shown in the illustration to the left n You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure Z pg 9 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 ...

Page 22: ...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 Fader Z pg 24 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes pi...

Page 23: ...are on the subject Sepia 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 24 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 whe...

Page 24: ...der is used with Sepia Z pg 23 With the Electronic fog filter mode Z pg 23 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen LCD monitor or viewfinder After 2 sec EFFECT WIDE Wide mode LCD monitor or viewfinder Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE To restore normal screen press...

Page 25: ...subject in a dimly lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment After 2 sec SUPER LOLUX TITLE Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustratio...

Page 26: ...he 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 SETTING 4 Rotate the MENU jog...

Page 27: ...HARACTER Z pg 26 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 Jo...

Page 28: ...he zoom position the lens may go out of focus Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used Z pg 10 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 is in various shades of the same colour Whe...

Page 29: ...actory setting is 07 Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as the Fader Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available By turning off the camcorder or inserting a ...

Page 30: ...tical patterns that are regularly repeated 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 w...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...To darken the image 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...

Page 33: ...ent colour temperatures PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 1 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper SELECT MWB 2 Follow step 1 through 3 of the above select MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial until MWB begins blinking MWB blinks while the white balance is being stored in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete CLOSE MENU 4 Press th...

Page 34: ...Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial START DELAYED RECORDING 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically To Cancel Self Timer Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF MENU MENU ...

Page 35: ... Time Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are cancelled 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 se...

Page 36: ...CD 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 40 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and ...

Page 37: ... from the speaker Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial 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 indicatio...

Page 38: ... appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 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 stop...

Page 39: ...ad 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 Durin...

Page 40: ... connectors on the camcorder and those 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 pac...

Page 41: ...r s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING 5 Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished VCR Rec...

Page 42: ...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 cl...

Page 43: ...completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t 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 the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The camcorder Pow...

Page 44: ...t 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 not ...

Page 45: ...n again the indication should disappear 1 Cassette Warning Tape Remaining Time Z pg 15 When no cassette is inserted the cassette warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette warning lights Otherwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end When the Power Switch is se...

Page 46: ...46EN INDEX cont 3 2 p Q i T Y o 1 q W w e r t R u y E U 0 8 9 7 4 5 6 ...

Page 47: ...Dial Z pg 37 VOLUME Dial Z pg 37 Connectors q DC IN Jack Z pg 7 The jacks w to t are located beneath the jack cover w J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector 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 camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J...

Page 48: ...h Speed Shutter Mode pg 23 I Insert Cassette pg 11 Instant Titles pg 25 Interface Shooting pg 17 J Journalistic shooting pg 17 L LCD monitor Viewfinder indications pg 45 M Manual Focus pg 31 N ND Effect Mode pg 23 P Playback pg 36 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 22 23 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick Review pg 19 R Recording Advanced Features pg 22 35 Recording pg 14 Recording Start Stop pg ...

Page 49: ...ttery Precautions When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one Use only the following battery C P6U or C P7U AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the...

Page 50: ...f high humidity are given below From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor situation then immediately being used in a warm indoor situation From being used or stored in a cool air conditioned situation then being used in a high humidity outdoor situation Other areas where rapid large temperature changes can occur 3 Taking care of your C format video cassette tapes Store the video cassette ta...

Page 51: ...nt LCD MONITOR Size 3 diagonally measured LCD system LCD TFT active matrix system VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connector Speaker 20 mm round x 1 monaural AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V15EA Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 V 1 3 A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Charging syst...

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