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SEPIA

SPORTS

ND EFFECT

TWILIGHT

S 1/2000

NEGA/POSI

FOG

P.AE

:SEPIA

:SEPIA

P.AE

ND:

FG:

OFF

ND

FG

OFF
(No indication)

Programme AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting
effects is press 

P.AE

.

1

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

2

SELECT MODE

Press 

P.AE

 to cycle through the modes as shown on

the left.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name
disappears, and only the indication remains. The
mode is activated.

NOTES:

Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Wipe (

Z

 pg. 19) 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, picture
colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

Display

P.AE Button

After 2 sec.

Power Switch

RECORDING

  Advanced Features (cont.)

Содержание GR-AX201

Страница 1: ...COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0325 001A INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN GR AX501 GR AX401 GR AX301 GR AX201 ...

Страница 2: ...Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire CAUTIONS n If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter charger shut it down and unplug it immediately Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself n To prevent shock do not op...

Страница 3: ...me Settings 7 Recording Mode Setting 8 Tape Length Setting 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 9 Grip Adjustment 10 Viewfinder Adjustment 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment 11 Tripod Mounting 11 RECORDING 12 33 Basic Recording 12 Basic Features 14 Advanced Features 18 PLAYBACK 34 39 Basic Playback 34 Features 35 Using The Cassette Adapter 37 Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT...

Страница 4: ...o so can result in a camcorder malfunction REFRESH The AC Power Adapter Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg ing 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 dischargin...

Страница 5: ... 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 or discharging the battery pack The CHARGE indicator may ...

Страница 6: ... BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder 3 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 4 RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTES See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Z pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries To avoid losing the battery and or battery holder place the camcorder with the grip side up...

Страница 7: ...te the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY 4 SET TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour se...

Страница 8: ...pears 3 SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT 4 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press ...

Страница 9: ...ly 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 have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder canno...

Страница 10: ...Lever Refasten the Velcro strip GETTING STARTED cont 1 3 3 2 2 180 180 PAUSE Power Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button Set POWER to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Viewfinder Adjustment 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration on left 3 ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until...

Страница 11: ...other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4 CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 2 3 1 4 Tripod Mounting 1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with...

Страница 12: ...d Standby mode The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it 3 START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start Stop Button appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Power lamp Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress Power Switch Position According to the Power Switch position you have selected the following functions are avail...

Страница 13: ...WER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately If you are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function Z pg 15 to find the end of the last recording so you ...

Страница 14: ...r you push the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus Z pg 29 then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator 5 moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is th...

Страница 15: ...r the next shot NOTE Distortion may occur at the 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 to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars app...

Страница 16: ...rections When shooting scenes with low contrast back grounds Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used FEATURE 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording GR AX301 AX201 only PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes OPERATION 1 During Record Standby p...

Страница 17: ...ally turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on n The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on n It is recommended to set the white balance Z pg 30 to when you use the video light n When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery ind...

Страница 18: ...uring Record Standby a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes NOTE After SNAPSHOT is pressed there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing which is recorded togethe...

Страница 19: ...NDBY MODE Press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled Fade in Recording Start Stop Button After 2 sec EFFECT Button Ex Fader Display Fade out FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closi...

Страница 20: ...displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated NOTES Only one mode can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe Z pg 19 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 picture colour may be a...

Страница 21: ...s when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look Twilight TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode Z pg 30 Auto Focus becomes availab...

Страница 22: ...n press it to display the DATE TIME DISP Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is activated You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure Z pg 7 If you haven t do so first 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to clos...

Страница 23: ...eft 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen 3 ACCESS TITLE MENU Move the highlight bar to TITLE by rotating the Select Dial while in Record Standby Then press it to display the TITLE Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is...

Страница 24: ...the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 4 MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE TITLE DATE TIME DISP or DATE TIME see respective pages FOCUS Z pg 28 29 EXPOSURE Z pg 27 TITLE Z pg 23 DATE TIME DISP Z pg 22 DATE TIME Z pg 7 If you select WIDE D ZOOM ...

Страница 25: ...es to 16x Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Adjusts focus automatically A...

Страница 26: ...o 99 Factory setting is 07 Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the 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 tape ...

Страница 27: ...evel counter appears 5 ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image rotate the Select Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 6 To darken the image rotate the Select Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 6 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 CLOSE M...

Страница 28: ...ntical 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 ...

Страница 29: ...and blinks Go to step 6 To nearer subject rotate the Select Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 6 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen disppears and reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 To re adjust Manual F...

Страница 30: ...hen press it The Menu Screen disap pears and the M W B Menu appears 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Move the highlight bar to the required white balance by rotating the Select Dial AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically This is the factory preset position FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN When using a video light or other similar ty...

Страница 31: ...ENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper in some circumstances In such a case adjust focus manuall...

Страница 32: ... the Power Switch is set to PRO and the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps 1 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU 2 ACCESS INT TIME MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to INT TIME and press it 3 SET INTERVAL TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlig...

Страница 33: ...apse recording make sure the Animation 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 Before performing the following steps make...

Страница 34: ... forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES The 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 If a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction S ET AT VOLUNE TAPE END M 1 23 45 SP Power Switch Power lamp REW 2 Button FF 3 Button PLAY PAUSE 4 6 Button STOP 5 Button ...

Страница 35: ... Then press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders E...

Страница 36: ...n Once you release it normal playback resumes Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during 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...

Страница 37: ...o the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 4 REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER 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 unloadin...

Страница 38: ...o cable provided Audio cable provided To Video Output To Audio Output TV VCR Connector cover To TV or VCR A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO Use the provided Video and Audio cables Connection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables open this cover Power Switch PLAY PAUSE 4 6 Button Connector cover Audio cable provided To Video Output Video cable provided VCR Recording deck TV...

Страница 39: ...mum 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 CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration on pg 38 connect the camcorder and the VCR 2 PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power Switch ...

Страница 40: ...RM V700U provided with GR AX501 AX401 optional for GR AX301 AX201 Lock hole Release tab Buttons 1 PAUSE IN Connector 2 Infrared beam transmitting window 3 MBR SET Button 4 INT TIME Button 5 REC TIME Button 6 FF Button 7 REW Button 8 PAUSE Button 9 PLAY Button 0 START STOP Button VISS Button ZOOM T W Buttons VCR CTL Button A DUB Button STOP Button INSERT Button R A EDIT Buttons Functions With the c...

Страница 41: ...l the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 33 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S ...

Страница 42: ...owards 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 MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 2 OPERATE VCR Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PA...

Страница 43: ... V700U s PAUSE IN connector 2 PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to PLAY 3 PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Open the cover To Audio Output To Remote PAUSE To J terminal JLIP RM V700U VCR TV Audio cable provided To PAUSE IN To Video Output Video cable provided Open the...

Страница 44: ...DDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene as many as 8 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY Press CANCEL during steps 5 and 6 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 should be at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point Blank portions...

Страница 45: ...e edited tape with certain VCRs RM V700U provided with GR AX501 AX401 optional for GR AX301 AX201 Edited tape VCR Original tape camcorder Recording Start Stop Button PAUSE 6 Button STOP 5 Button Power Switch REW 2 Button Remote Sensor VCR REC STBY ON OFF Using the RM V700U it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The ...

Страница 46: ...ed tape and press PAUSE exactly at the point where the new scene should start 5 ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step 6 BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically...

Страница 47: ...andby 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 the Erase P...

Страница 48: ...arged Z pg 4 The power supply has not been correctly connected Z pg 5 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 re...

Страница 49: ...s not a defect of the camcorder The viewfinder is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly 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 99 99 Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power sourc...

Страница 50: ...50EN T Y 1 i o q u t e w 2 p Q W 3 4 5 6 y E r 7 8 0 9 R INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators ...

Страница 51: ...top Button Z pg 12 Power Switch Z pg 12 34 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE Z pg 4 PUSH Button Z pg 9 Connectors q DC IN Jack Z pg 5 The connectors w to r are located beneath the cover w Video Output Connector Z pg 38 e Audio Output Connector Z pg 38 r J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing Z pg 42 45 It is u...

Страница 52: ...g Time Indicator Z pg 32 41 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator GR AX301 AX201 only Z pg 16 Instant Title Display Z pg 23 Date Time Display Z pg 22 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks battery power warning then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note...

Страница 53: ...nd prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high t...

Страница 54: ...e battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould 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 Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the ba...

Страница 55: ...ty 35 to 80 Connectors JLIP ø3 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EG 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 system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Weight Approx 300 g Cassette Adapter C P7U Dimensions 188 W x 25...

Страница 56: ...R AX501 GR AX401 GR AX301 GR AX201 A Printed in Japan 0399FOV UN SN EN VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHT 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ...

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