JVC GR-AX760 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AX760

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INSTRUCTIONS

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

with Cassette Adapter

MAJOR FEATURES

Program AE with Special Effects

(

pgs. 22, 23)

Digital Wipes and Fades (

pgs. 24, 25)

Built-In Auto Light (

pg.15)

Multi Function Control (

pg. 18 – 31)

Digital Hyper Zoom (

pg. 13)

Digital Image Stabilizer (

pg. 18)

Random Assemble Editing (

pg. 36 – 39)

PAL

YU30052-583-1

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Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX760 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* with Cassette Adapter MAJOR FEATURES Program AE with Special Effects pgs. 22, 23) Digital Wipes and Fades ( pgs. 24, 25) Built-In Auto Light ( pg.15)
Page 2 Warning on lithium battery Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS The battery used in this device may present a camcorder. Before use, please read the safety fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do information and precautions contained in the not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Program AE with Special Effects Power ..........4 pgs. 22, 23) Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion ..6 • Cinema • Sepia • Twilight • Sports Viewfinder Adjustment ......6 • High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter Date/Time Setting ........
Page 4: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only specified power supply. ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER CHG.
Page 5 ● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG. indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. USING A CAR BATTERY...
Page 6: Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit. OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab.
Page 7: Date/Time Setting
Date/Time Setting Shooting mode selector SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the MENU Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/ NEAR Time”, then press NEAR.
Page 8: Tape Length Setting
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Shooting mode selector SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the MENU Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Tape NEAR Length”.
Page 9: Recording Mode Setting
Recording Mode Setting Pressing SP/LP alternates the setting between SP SP/LP (standard play-provides higher picture and sound quality, better for dubbing) and LP (Long Play-more economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP). NOTE: If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Page 10: Grip Adjustment
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom Recording Start/Stop button lever.
Page 11: The Rm-V704U Remote Control Unit
The RM-V704U Remote Control Unit The RM-V704U Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of Infrared beam your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional effective area recording functions possible.
Page 12: Recording Basic Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: LENS COVER You should already have performed the procedures listed Switch below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 4) ● Tape Length ( pg. 8) ● Recording mode setting ( pg. 9) ●...
Page 13: Basic Features
RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or Zoom-in an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: 28X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 14x magnification offered by optical zoom. Zoom-out 1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”.
Page 14 RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Index Code Marking PURPOSE: To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording. Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available. OPERATION: Auto Marking An index code is marked to start the first recording after a cassette is inserted, as long as the Power switch is set to “CAMERA”.
Page 15: Video Light
•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. (between the video light and people or objects. •Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. •It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 16: Advanced Features
RECORDING Advanced Features Date/Time Insert This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure ( pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.
Page 17: Quick Rec
Quick Rec QUICK REC Records a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes. During Record–Standby, press and release QUICK REC. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode automatically. •To continue shooting longer than 5 seconds, press and hold QUICK REC.
Page 18: Digital Image Stabilizer (D.i.s.)
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Digital Image Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica- tion. ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER Press D.I.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder. •To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer, press Shooting Mode Selector D.I.STABILIZER.
Page 19: White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Adjustment 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. •When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.
Page 20: Focusing
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous detection zone shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
Page 21 Manual Focus Shooting mode selector NOTE: NEAR You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ADJUST FOCUS Power zoom lever TO FARTHER SUBJECT Press and hold FAR.
Page 22: Program Ae With Special Effects
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects Shooting Mode Selector Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive. EFFECT/PROG.AE Effects can be selected during recording, as well as in Record–Standby. SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL AUTO”...
Page 23 INDICATION MODE EFFECT Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the screen to produce a CINEMA cinema-like “16:9 wide-screen” effect. The picture becomes sepia-tinted (reddish brown) monochrome, SEPIA creating the look of an old photograph. Makes dusk and twilight scenes, etc. look more natural and TWILIGHT dramatic.
Page 24: Fade/Wipe
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe Shooting mode selector These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL AUTO” or “PRESET”. If you set to “FULL AUTO”, ..only the Black Fader mode is available. FADE/WIPE If you set to “PRESET”, .
Page 25 BLACK FADER Fades in/out to a black screen. BLUE FADER Fades in/out to a blue 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, closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.
Page 26: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Shooting mode selector This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies MENU many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
Page 27 MAIN MENU Tele Macro Usually set to this position. Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
Page 28: Instant Titles
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Instant Titles NEAR You can superimpose one of 7 preset titles, or a title you made yourself, onto a scene. SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN MENU – Press MENU.
Page 29 Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. NEAR Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the “Instant Title” procedure pg. 28) before continuing. ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “(Set Character)”, then press NEAR.
Page 30: Self-Timer
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Interval Timer Indicator Recording You can set the delay between pressing the Recording 1min Time Indicator Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
Page 31: Animation
Animation Time-Lapse Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of You can record sequentially at preset time spans. movement. This function allows you to shoot a Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same you can record subtle changes over an extended object for a brief period of time.
Page 32: Playback
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
Page 33: Basic Connections
PLAYBACK Basic Connections There are two basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the provided A/V cable. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR To AUDIO and VIDEO As shown in the illustration at left, connect the...
Page 34: Basic Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: PLAY/PAUSE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in STOP “Basic Connections” ( pg. 33). LOAD A CASSETTE Load as you did in the recording procedure. SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. The Power On indicator lights.
Page 35: Features
PLAYBACK Features TRACKING PLAY/PAUSE FEATURE: Manual Tracking COUNTER R/M PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen. OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: ● To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously.
Page 36: Editing
EDITING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING PLAY/PAUSE Set the camcorder’s power switch to PLAY, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
Page 37 9 6 9 7 FERGUSON 1 2 9 8 IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and 3 6 SANYO 1 4 GRUNDIG those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions.
Page 38 EDITING (cont.) PREPARE CAMCORDER REW/FF CANCEL Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to IN/OUT PLAY. R.A. EDIT PREPARE VCR Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and PLAY/PAUSE engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions). STOP SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A.
Page 39 R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The AV OUT Player (JVC VCR) recording deck can be... a VCR other than JVC, or a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an Editing cable R.A. EDIT connector R.A. EDIT (3.5 ø -3.5 ø,...
Page 40: Insert Editing
EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing COUNTER R/M You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
Page 41: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing indicator You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). Viewfinder M - 0 : 0 5 : 2 0 ** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg.
Page 42: Index Controls
INDEX Controls % ^ & * @ # $ q w e r t Controls Multi-Function Control Recording Mode [SP/LP] Select [FAR/NEAR/+/– Buttons] ......pg. 7 Button ........... pg. 9 EFFECT/PROG.AE Button ....pg. 22 COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory] PUSH Button ......... pg.
Page 43: Connectors
PLAY Q W E Connectors Other Parts DC IN Jack ..........pg. 5 Video Light .......... pg. 15 JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector. Microphone ........pg. 41 •Connect the Editing Cable when performing Infrared beam sensor window ..... pg. 11 (Be careful not to cover this area;...
Page 44: Viewfinder
INDEX Viewfinder 5 6 7 44min 1min REC SP 1 / 4 s PAUSE INDEX TAPE END Congratulations 25.12.96 4:28:34 & ^ Viewfinder Indications Remaining Tape Time ......pg. 12 Clock Warning Recording Mode [SP/LP] Indicator ..pg. 9 Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date Interval Timer Indicator .......
Page 45: Cautions
..avoid prolonged uncharged storage. • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials..remove from charger or powered unit when • Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the not in use, as some machines use current video light unit.
Page 46 2. Avoid using the unit . . . If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit ..in places subject to excessive humidity or immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. dust..in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.
Page 47: Troubleshooting
● 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. RECORDING Recording cannot be performed.
Page 48 After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the view- finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The image is out of focus. ● The diopter needs to be adjusted ( pg.
Page 49: Specifications
: F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm, 14:1 power zoom lens * Some acccessories are not available in some with auto iris and macro areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for control, filter diameter details on accessories and their availability. 46 mm...
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