Manuel Instruction JVC Camcorder GR-AXM10

8/13/2019 Manuel Instruction JVC Camcorder GR-AXM10

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2ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHScamcorder. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in thefollowing pages to ensure safe use of your newcamcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the

Table Of Contents (pg. 7). Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read

these as well. Basic and advanced features/operation are separated

for easier reference.It is recommended that you . . ....... refer to the Index (pgs. 47 50) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.before use.

...... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremelyimportant information regarding the safe use ofyour new camcorder.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

The AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger shouldbe used with:AC 120 V , 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,AC 110 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDEBLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V11U)POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES,INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LAFICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DELA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within theproduct's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing) instructions inthe literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

Warning on lithium batteryThe battery used in this device may present a fireor chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do notrecharge, disassemble, heat above 100C (212F)or incinerate.Replace the battery with Panasonic (MatsushitaElectric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of anotherbattery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of themain unit.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the ACPower Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all require-ments of the Canadian Interference CausingEquipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respectetoutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matrielbrouilleur du Canada.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used forplayback with a television of a different standard.However, live recording and viewfinder playbackare possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to recharge them,the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter maybe necessary to accommodate different designs ofAC outlets in different countries.)

ATTENTION:The product that you have purchased is poweredby a rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla-ble. At the end of its useful life, under various stateand local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of thisbattery into the municipal waste stream. Checkwith your local solid waste officials for details inyour area for recycling options or proper disposal.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautionson pages 51 and 52 before use.


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EN 35. VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from overheating, these openings mustnot be blocked or covered.Do not block the openings by placing the product on

a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

Do not place the product in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilationis provided or the manufacturers instructions havebeen adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling MountingThe product should be mounted to a wall or ceilingonly as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna GroundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected tothe product, be sure the antenna or cable system isgrounded so as to provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,provides information with regard to proper groundingof the mast and supporting structure, grounding of thelead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size ofgrounding conductors, location of antenna dischargeunit, connection to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the grounding electrode.

2. LightningFor added protection for this product during a lightningstorm, or when it is left unattended and unused for longperiods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet anddisconnect the antenna or cable system. This willprevent damage to the product due to lightning andpower-line surges.

3. Power LinesAn outside antenna system should not be located in thevicinity of overhead power lines or other electric lightor power circuits, or where it can fall into such powerlines or circuits. When installing an outside antennasystem, extreme care should be taken to keep from

touching such power lines or circuits as contact withthem might be fatal.

IMPORTANT PRODUCTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSElectrical energy can perform many useful func-tions. But improper use can result in potential

electrical shock or fire hazards. This product hasbeen engineered andmanufactured to assure your personal safety. Inorder not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observethe following basic rules for its installation, use andservicing.

ATTENTION:Follow and obey all warnings and instructionsmarked on your product and its operating instruc-tions. For your safety, please read all the safety andoperating instructions before you operate this

product and keep this manual for future reference.

INSTALLATION1. Grounding or Polarization(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having oneblade wider than the other). This plug will fit intothe power outlet only one way. This is a safetyfeature.If you are unable to insert the plug fully into theoutlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should stillfail to fit, contact your electrician to replace yourobsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose ofthe polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wiregrounding-type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into agrounding-type power outlet. This is a safetyfeature.If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,contact your electrician to replace your obsoleteoutlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of thegrounding-type plug.

2. Power SourcesOperate your product only from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. If you are notsure of the type of power supply to your home, consultyour product dealer or local power company. If yourproduct is intended to operate from battery power, orother sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords, orintegral convenience receptacles as this can result in arisk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord ProtectionPower supply cords should be routed so that they arenot likely to be walked on or pinched by items placedupon or against them, paying particular attention tocords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the product.

ANTENNALEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION810-20)

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICEEQUIPMENT

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

GROUND CLAMP


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4ENUSE1. AccessoriesTo avoid personal injury:Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and seriousdamage to the product.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table recommended by the manufacturer or soldwith the product.

Use a mounting accessory recommended by themanufacturer and follow the manufacturersinstructions for any mounting of the product.

Do not try to roll a cart with small casters acrossthresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be movedwith care. Quick stops, excessive force, and unevensurfaces may cause the product and cart combina-tion to overturn.

3. Water and MoistureDo not use this productnear waterfor example,near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink orlaundry tub, in a wetbasement, or near aswimming pool and thelike.4. Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into this productthrough openings as they may touch dangerousvoltage points or short-out parts that could result ina fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of anykind on the product.

5. AttachmentsDo not use attachments not recommended by themanufacturer of this product as they may cause

hazards.6. CleaningUnplug this product from the wall outlet beforecleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosolcleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. HeatThe product should be situated away from heatsources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, orother products (including amplifiers) that produceheat.

SERVICING1. ServicingIf your product is not operating correctly or exhibitsa marked change in performance and you areunable to restore normal operation by following the

detailed procedure in its operating instructions, donot attempt to service it yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose you to dangerousvoltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing toqualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions:a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust onlythose controls that are covered by the operatinginstructions as an improper adjustment of othercontrols may result in damage and will oftenrequire extensive work by a qualified technicianto restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged inany way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performancethis indicates a need for service.3. Replacement PartsWhen replacement parts are required, be sure theservice technician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer or have the samecharacteristics as the original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire, electric shock orother hazards.

4. Safety CheckUpon completion of any service or repairs to thisproduct, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in safeoperating condition.

PORTABLE CART WARNING(Symbol provided by RETAC)


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Using the battery pack

1Hook-on the battery pack's top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, pg. 8)

2Push in the battery pack until it locks intoplace.

To remove the battery packSlide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the batterypack.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

1 Set the power switch to PLAY.2Press REW. The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.3Press PLAY/PAUSE.

Playback starts and the playback pictureappears in the viewfinder or the LCDmonitor.

To stop playback, press STOP.(For more details, pg. 32.)

The viewfinder switches off automatically tosave power when the LCD monitor is openedat an angle of over 45 degrees.

The LCD monitor turns on/off when it isopened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCRusing the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).pg. 35

1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob toopen the lens cover.2 Set the power switch to CAMERA.

The power indicator will light and animage will appear in the LCD monitor orthe viewfinder.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button. Recording starts.

To stop recording temporarily, momentarilypress the Recording Start/Stop button onceagain.(For more details,pg. 15, 16)

The viewfinder switches off automatically tosave power when the LCD monitor isopened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

The LCD monitor turns on/off when it isopened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEOCASSETTE

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

1 Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCDmonitor.

Open to an angle of over 45 degrees.2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.3 Insert a video cassette.4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details, pg. 13)

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PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

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1Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

Set to PLAY

LENS COVERopen/close knob

Recording Start/Stop button

Set to CAMERA

MONITOR OPEN

EJECT

PUSH


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6EN MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Program AE with SpecialEffects (pg. 20)Auto Mode LockAuto Mode ReleaseElectronic Fog Filter ND EffectSepia Twilight Sports1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Random Assemble Editing(pg. 37 39)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V11U

Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder.

Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom(pg. 18)

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

LCD Color Monitor (pg. 16)

The Logical Choice

The only compact videocassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

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Battery PackBN-V11U

Remote ControlUnit RM-V705U(GR-AXM20 only)

Cassette Adapter(VHS PlayPak)C-P7U

DC Cord

ShoulderStrap

Lithium Battery CR2025 x2 for GR-AXM20 (clock operation and remote control unit) x1 for GR-AXM10 (clock operation)

Integrated Auto Light(GR-AXM20 only) (pg. 19)

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EN 7CONTENTSGETTING STARTED 8

Power ..................................................................................... 8Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ........................................ 10Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 10Date/Time Setting .................................................................... 11

Tape Length Setting ................................................................... 12Recording Mode Setting .............................................................. 12Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 13Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 14Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 14Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 14

RECORDING 15Basic Recording ........................................................................ 15Basic Features.......................................................................... 18Advanced Features .................................................................... 20

PLAYBACK 32Basic Playback ......................................................................... 32Features ................................................................................ 33Basic Connections ...................................................................... 34Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 35

EDITING 36Tape Dubbing ........................................................................... 36

Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit) ................................................ 37USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM20 only) 40

Insert Editing ........................................................................... 42Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 43

USER MAINTENANCE 44TROUBLESHOOTING 45INDEX 47

LCD monitor/Viewfinder............................................................. 47

Controls ................................................................................. 48Connectors.............................................................................. 48Indicators ............................................................................... 48Other Parts ............................................................................. 48Terms .................................................................................... 50

CAUTIONS 51SPECIFICATIONS 53OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 53ESPAOL 54FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 56WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 57

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8EN GETTING STARTED

**REFRESHThe AC power adapter features a REFRESHfunction that allows you to fully discharge thebattery pack before recharging.

To discharge the battery . . ...... attach the battery pack to the adapter asshown in the above illustration. Then pushREFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lightswhen discharging starts, and goes outwhen discharging is complete.

PowerThis camcorders 3-way power supply system lets youchoose 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

1 Connect the chargers AC power cord to a walloutlet. The power indicator lights.ATTACH BATTERY PACK

2Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.The CHG. indicator lights.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

3When charging is completed, the END indicatorlights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction ofthe arrow.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

1

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push thebattery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

2Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx.3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx.3 hrs. 30 min.BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

BATT. LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on

GR-AXM20 GR-AXM10 GR-AXM20 GR-AXM10

BN-V11U 50 (35) 50 55 (35) 55BN-V12U 50 (35) 50 55 (35) 55

BN-V22U 110 (75) 110 115 (75) 120BN-V25U 150 (100) 150 155 (105) 160

ATTENTION:Before detaching the power source,make sure that the camcorders poweris turned off. Failure to do so can resultin a camcorder malfunction.

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

To AC outletPOWERindicator

ENDindicator

( ): when the light is on (GR-AXM20 only).

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

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BATT. RELEASE

Hook on.

Push in.


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EN 9**CHARGE MARKERA charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colors are provided (red and black)youchoose which one means charged and whichmeans discharged.

NOTES: The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and

the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs. Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully

charged battery pack. Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery

pack. Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder. Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings. High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Dont

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 adapters 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. A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to

continue. The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one thats been storedfor 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 BATTERYUse the optional Car Battery Cord or Car BatteryCharger/Adapter (connect as shown in theillustration to the left).

NOTES: When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling. The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can

also be used to charge the battery pack. When using the optional Car Battery Charger or

Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respectiveinstruction booklet.

USING AC POWERUse the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown inthe illustration to the left).

NOTE:The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger featuresautomatic voltage selection in the AC range from110 V to 240 V.

DC cord

Charge marker

DC OUTterminal

To AC outlet

To DCin jack

AC PowerAdapter/ChargerAA-V11U

Car Battery CordAP-V7U (optional)

To car'scigarettelighter socket

Car Battery Charger/AdapterBH-V3U (optional)


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10EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalThis battery is necessary for clock operation and toperform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

1 Switch off the units power and remove the powersupply unit.OPEN COVER2Open the clock battery compartment cover whilepressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

3Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between thebattery and the compartment ( A ) and pull thebattery out.

INSERT BATTERY4Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

5Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (pg. 2) for informationon safe handling of lithium batteries.

Viewfinder AdjustmentPOSITION VIEWFINDER

1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability(see illustration at left).SELECT MODE

2Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

3Turn the diopter adjustment control until theindications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

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EN 11

SET

CANCEL

JAN 1.00 AM 12:00

GAIN UP S.LXTELE MACRO OFFINTERVAL TIMER OFFREC TIME OFFJLIP ID NO. 07SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME

END :MENU KEY

Date/Time SettingSELECT MODE

1 First set the power switch to CAMERA. Turn thePROGRAM AE select dial to any position exceptAUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2Press MENU.SELECT FUNCTION

3Press to move the highlight bar down to DATE/TIME, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Timescreen appears.

SET DATE/TIME

4PressFARor NEARuntil the item you want to setbegins blinking, then press +or to until the correct

setting appears.

If you decide you want to return the date and timeto the previous settings, press FARor NEARtomove the highlight bar to CANCEL, then pressMENU.

If youre satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.

START CLOCK OPERATION

5Once youve set the date and time, press FARorNEARuntil SET begins to blink, then press MENU.The Menu screen reappears.

CLOSE MENU

6Press MENU.

NOTES: To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/Time

Insert (pg. 26). If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (FEB 30, JUN 31,

etc.) and perform step 5, INPUT ERROR appearsblinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, , FARorNEARto input the correct number.

FAR

LCD monitor or viewfinder

Menu Screen

Time12-hour indication withAM or PM

DateMonth/Day/Year

Set Time andDate Screen

NEAR

MENU

PROGRAM AE select dial


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12EN

SP EPSP

T30 T20 T30 T40

GETTING STARTED (cont.)Tape Length SettingSet the tape length according to the length of the tapeused.

SET TAPE LENGTH

1Press T203040 until the required indicationappears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T20 =20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 minutes,and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP).

NOTE:The tape remaining time (pg. 15) displayed in theLCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if thecorrect tape length has been selected.

Recording Mode SettingSet depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

1 Press SPEP button. SP (Standard Play) provideshigher picture and sound quality and is better fordubbing, while EP (Extended Play) is moreeconomical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP.

NOTE:If the recording mode is switched during recording, theplayback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

T203040 tape length select button

Tape length indicator

Recording mode indicator

Set POWER to CAMERA.

SP-EP recordingmode button

LCD monitor orviewfinder


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EN 13

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Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN LCD MONITOR

1 Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitorto an angle of over 45 degrees.OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER2Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use forceto open.INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

3Make sure the label is facing outward.CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

4Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed andlocked.CLOSE LCD MONITOR

5First make sure the holder is closed. Then close theLCD monitor.NOTES: Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is

still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor. A cassette holder cant be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading thecassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on thecassette in the direction of the arrow to take up theslack.

Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the positionthat allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Somecassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has beenremoved, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

The cassette holder cant be opened while thecamcorder is in the record mode.

GearErase Protection

Turn to takeup slack.


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14EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

1 Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip.ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

3Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operatethe Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoomlever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strapthrough the top of the eyelet1, then fold it back

and thread it through the keeper2, and thenthrough the buckle3. Repeat the procedure toattach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,making sure the strap isnt twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

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Adjust as shown in the illustration at left1, thenslide both keepers snug against the eyelets toprevent slipping2.

Tripod MountingALIGN AND TIGHTEN

1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on thetripod with the cameras mounting socket and studhole. Then tighten the screw.

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CAUTION:When using a tripod, be sure to open and extendits legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. Toprevent damage to the unit caused by fallingover, do not use a small-sized tripod.

Recording Start/Stop button


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EN 15

25MIN

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119MIN

3MIN

2MIN (Blinking)

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

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RECORDING Basic RecordingNOTE:You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. Power (pg. 8) Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (pg. 12) Grip Adjustment (pg. 14)

LOAD A CASSETTE1 First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCDmonitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.

Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insertthe cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH toensure the holder is closed and locked.

Shooting while watching the viewfinderENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE

2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to openthe lens cover, then set the power switch toCAMERA.

The power indicator lights and the camcorderenters the RecordStandby mode.

The scene youre aimed at appears on theviewfinder screen, with the word PAUSEsuperimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

3Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,and REC appears in the viewfinder.

STOP RECORDING

4Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stoprecording.The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

Tape remaining time indicator

Tally lamp

NOTES: 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. A cassette holder cant be opened unless a power supply is attached. There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force. The tapes remaining time is displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder as shown. The indicated remaining time is approximate. The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used. The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (pg. 12). TAPE END appears when 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. While shooting, pressing DISPLAYlets you remove some indiations from the screen (pg. 47). If the RecordStandby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the

camcorders power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to POWER 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 youre recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (pg. 18) to find the end of the last

recording so you dont erase any of it. The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed. While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

Power indicator

LENS COVERSwitch

POWER

Start/Stop

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16EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)Shooting while watching the LCD monitorBefore the following steps, perform step 1(pg. 15).

ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE

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Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide theLENS COVER open/close switch to open the lenscover, then set the power switch to CAMERA.

The power indicator lights and the camcorderenters the RecordStandby mode.

The scene youre aimed at appears in the LCDmonitor, with the word PAUSE superimposedupon it.

START SHOOTING

3Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for bestviewability (pg. 17) and press the RecordingStart/Stop button.The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

and REC appears in the LCD monitor.

STOP RECORDING

4Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stoprecording.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 thishappens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder(pg. 15).

For other notes, refer to pg. 15.

25MIN

120MIN

119MIN

3MIN

2MIN (Blinking)

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

*---MIN(Now calculating)

LENS COVERSwitch

POWER

Start/Stop

Power indicator

Tape remaining time indicator

MONITOROPEN

Tally lamp


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EN 17Journalistic shootingIn some situations different angles of shooting may berequired for more dramatic results.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.TILT LCD MONITOR2Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenientdirection.

The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle(270: 90 downward, 180 upward).

Brightness controlYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor byturning the BRIGHTdial.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

1 If you want to brighten the image...Turn the dial toward +.If you want to darken the image...Turn the dial toward .

Self-recordingYou can shoot yourself while viewing your own image inthe LCD monitor.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

1

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180degrees so that it faces forward.

START RECORDING

2Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.During self-recording, the monitor image and

indications do not appear inverted as whenviewing a mirror.

BRIGHT dial


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18EN RECORDINGBasic FeaturesFEATURE: Zooming

PURPOSE: Varies the focal length of the lensand produces the zoom in/out effect.

OPERATION: Zoom In1) Push the power zoom lever down

toward T.Zoom Out1) Push the lever up toward W.

NOTES: The further the power zoom leveris pushed, the faster the zoomspeed becomes.

Focusing may become unstableduring zooming. In this case, setthe zoom while in RecordStandby, set manual focus or FocusLock (pgs. 22, 23), then zoomin or out in Record mode.

FEATURE: Quick Review

PURPOSE: To check the end of the last record-ing.

OPERATION: 1) Press and release quicklyduring the RecordStandby mode.Tape is rewound for about 2

seconds and played backautomatically, then pauses inRecordStandby mode for thenext shot.

NOTE: Distortion may occur at start ofplayback. This is normal.

FEATURE: RetakePURPOSE: To re-record certain segments.OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

RecordStandby mode.2) Press either RETAKEbutton to

reach the start point for newrecording.Pressing F fast-forwards the tapeand pressing R reverses it.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to startrecording.NOTE: Noise may appear during Retake.

This is normal.

Zoom-out

Zoom-in

RETAKE (R/F)

Power zoom lever

Zoom indicator


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EN 19Video Light (GR-AXM20 only)When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten thescene by using the built-in video light.

SET VIDEO LIGHT

1 Set theLIGHT OFF/AUTO/ONas required.ON : Always keeps the light on as long as thecamcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when thecamcorder senses insufficient lighting onthe subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

The video light can be used with the camcorderspower on.

It is recommended to set the white balance(pg. 27) to indoor mode ( ) when you use the

video light.When not using the video light, turn it off to savebattery power.

NOTES: Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink in the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder, if the battery packscharge is low, the camcorder may turn off automati-cally when you turn on the video light, or when youstart recording with the video light turned on.

When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch is set to

AUTO:Depending on the lighting conditions, the video lightmay keep turning on and off. In this case, manuallyswitch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ONswitch.

While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode(pg. 21) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

While the Twilight mode (pg. 21) is engaged, thelight will not activate.

DANGERThe video light can become extremely hot. Do nottouch it either while in operation or soon afterturning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

Do not place the camcorder into the carrying caseimmediately after using the video light, since itremains extremely hot.

When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm.(1 ft.) between the video light and people orobjects.

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON


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20EN

Dial LCD monitor/Modesymbol Viewfinder indication

Electronic Fog FilterMakes the picture look misty white, as when anexternal fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens theimage and gives it a fancy look.

ND EffectA black mist darkens the picture, as when an NDfilter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on

the subject.

RECORDINGAdvanced Features


Auto Mode LockLocks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventingincorrect operation due to accidental buttonpressing during shooting.In this mode the following controls are disabled;

FADE, WIDE, TITLE, DISPLAY, M.W.B (ManualWhite Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,Exposure Control and MENU

Auto Mode ReleaseRe-enables the controls that were disabled by AutoMode Lock.

Auto Mode LockLOCK AUTO LOCK

Auto Mode

Release

RELEASE AUTO RELEASE

Electronic Fog FilterFG:FOGFG

ND EffectND:ND EFFECTND

Program AE With Special EffectsAll you have to do to access any of the variety ofshooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbolof the function you want is aligned with the mark.The selected modes name and its indication aredisplayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder forapprox. 1 second. Then the name disappears, andonly the indication remains. The mode is acti-vated.

When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Releasemode is selected, only the modes name isdisplayed. Then the name disappears and themode is activated.

NOTES: Only one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader

(pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations. In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

color may be adversely affected if subject is lit byalternating discharge-type light sources such asflourescent or mercury-vapor lights.

1/

1

000

1/2

000

FG

ND

AUTO MODE

LOCK RELEASE

SEPIA

1 second later, the mode is activated.

After 1 sec.


Mark

PROGRAM AEselect dial


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EN 21

+02

+0606


Sepia

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect ofan older movie. Use together with Wide (pg. 24)for the authentic look of a classic Hollywoodmovie.

TwilightDusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look morenatural and dramatic. The following happens whenTwilight mode is selected:

Auto gain control is turned off. White Balance is set to (outdoor mode), but

can also be manually changed to another mode(pg. 27).

Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-camera distance is less than 10 m, use manualfocusing (pg. 23).


Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-movingaction.

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)Captures faster action than Sports mode.

SportsSPORTSSepiaSEPIA

TwilightTWILIGHT

1/1000 sec.High Speed Shutter

1/1000 S 1/10001

1/2000 sec.High Speed Shutter

1/2000 S 1/20002

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the bestavailable picture quality, but you can override and makethe adjustment manually.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.BRIGHTEN IMAGE

2Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure levelindicator appears in the LCD monitor or theviewfinder.OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGEPress (maximum 06). The Exposure levelindicator appears in the LCD monitor or theviewfinder.When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

3Press + and simultaneously. The standard setting isimmediately restored and the Exposure levelindicator disappears.

To brighten the image

To darken the image

Exposure Level Indicator



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22EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)FocusingAuto FocusThe camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting 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.When illumination is low.*When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall,or a clear, blue sky.*

When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

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 in the LCDmonitor or the viewfinder.

Focus LockThis feature locks the focus in place, which is especiallyhelpful in the following situations:When things pass between your subject and the

camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock yoursubject in before recording.

When you want your subject to be focused, and toappear in a corner of the screen. First, center on thesubject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engagethe focus lock function and move the camcorder untilthe subject is where you want it.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.LOCK FOCUS

2PressFAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

3Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lockindication disappears.

Focusdetection zone

NEAR

FAR


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 getsdirty. When condensation occurs, wipe witha soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

When shooting a subject close to the lens,zoom-out first (pg. 18). If zoomed-in inthe auto focus mode, the camcorder couldautomatically zoom out depending on thedistance between the camcorder and thesubject. *When Tele Macro (pg. 29) isactivated, the camcorder will not zoom out

automatically.


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EN 23Manual Focus

NOTE:You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments (pg. 10). If you havent, do so beforecontinuing.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.ADJUST FOCUSTo farther subject . . .

2 Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications appear and blinks.Go to step 3.

To nearer subject. . .Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications appear and blinks.

Go to step 3.

LOCK FOCUS

3Release FARor NEAR. The focus indication isreplaced by the focus lock indication and the adjusted focus is locked in.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

4PressFARand NEAR simultaneously. The ManualFocus mode is immediately released and the focus

lock indication disappears.

NOTES: Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If youfocus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,sharply focused images cannot be obtained whenzoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced atlonger focal lengths.

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther orcloser, or will blink.


FAR NEAR

Power zoom lever


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24EN

FADE

FADE

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)FaderThis feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to blackblank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, andfade-out works at recording end or when you enterRecordStandby mode.

SELECT MODE1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.SELECT FUNCTION

2Press SEL.repeatedly until FADE appears.ENGAGE FADESTANDBY MODE

3Press SETto engage the FadeStandby mode.The Fade-Standby indication FADE is displayed.START RECORDING

4Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording andactivate fade-in.OR . . .

END RECORDINGPress Recording Start/Stop to end recording andengage fade-out.

NOTES: Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button

allows you to record a black blank screen. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is

used with Sepia (pg. 21). With the Electronic fog filter mode (pg. 20)

engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.

WideThis feature allows you to record black bars at the topand bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

wide-screen effect.SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.SELECT FUNCTION

2Press SEL.repeatedly until WIDE appears.ENGAGE WIDE MODE

3PressSET.

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

4Press SETagain while WIDE appears.

FADE IN

FADE OUT

Function indication


Fade-Standbyindication

SET button

SEL. button



Wide mode


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EN25Instant TitlesThe camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You cansuperimpose one of them above a previously stored titleas shown in the illustration to the left.

DISPLAY

SELECT MODE1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

2Press SEL.repeatedly until TITLE appears.SELECT PRESET TITLE

3Engage the RecordStandby mode, then press SETtocycle through the preset titles until the desired title isdisplayed.

NOTES: To delete the Instant Title during recording, press SET. To recall a title, engage the RecordStandby mode and

then press SETto select the desired title.

Character GeneratorYou can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU

2Press +or to move the highlight bar to SETCHARACTER, then press NEAR. The Character Setmenu appears.

INPUT CHARACTERS

3Press +, , FARor NEARto move the pointer to thedesired character, then press MENU. The selectedcharacters appear at the bottom of the screen. Repeat asmany times as desired (max. 18).

To select the location of the next character, press +, ,FARor NEARto highlight the row of squares at thebottom of the screen, then press FARor NEARtomake the desired location blink. Press +when youredone, and the pointer returns to the character grid.

END CHARACTER SETTING

4Press +, , FARor NEARto make END blink, thenpress MENUtwice to return to the normal screen.

NOTES: To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make CLEAR blink by pressing +, , FARor NEAR, then pressMENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase selected characters only, first move the pointer to the rowof squares by pressing +, , FARor NEARto highlight them. Press FARor NEARto make the desired characterblink, then press +, FARor NEARto move the pointer to in the top left corner. Press MENU.

To display the characters you have set Instant Title or Date/Time/Character Insert (pg. 26). Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode.

TITLE

No indication HAPPY BIRTHDAY

OUR VACATION

MERRY CHRISTMAS

A SPECIAL DAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYSOUR NEW BABY

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

The characters you have set using Character GeneratorGAIN UP S.LX

TELE MACRO OFFINTERVAL TIMER OFFREC TIME OFFJLIP ID NO. 07SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME

END :MENU KEY

J K L M N O P Q R ST U V W X Y Z &: . , / ! ? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A B C D E F G H I

END

I L I

CLEAR

SET : MENU KEY

J K L M N O P Q R ST U V W X Y Z &: . , / ! ? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A B C D E F G H I

END CLEAR

SET : MENU KEY

I L I KE YOU

SET button

MENU button

NEARFAR

SEL. button




Title indication


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26EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Date/Time Character InsertThis feature allows you to display date, time and charactersin the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connectedcolor monitor, record them manually or automatically, andeven make your own titles.

NOTE:You should already have performed the Date/TimeSetting procedure (pg. 11). If you havent, do sobefore continuing.

DISPLAY

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.SELECT DISPLAY2Press SEL.repeatedly until DISP. appears.CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

3Press SETwhile in RecordStandby to cycle throughthe modes as shown in the illustration at left.NOTES: The selected display can be recorded.

If you dont want to record the display, select Date-offmode before shooting. If you want to delete the display during shooting, press

SET. If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the

RecordStandby mode and then select the desireddisplay mode using SET.

AUTO DATE RECORDYour camcorder automatically records the date for about5 seconds after recording is initiated in the followingsituations:After changing the date.After loading a cassette.After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing

SET.In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds withAUTO DATE.

NOTES: Setting PROGRAM AEto LOCK always engages the

auto date record mode, and disables all other modes. In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes

while youre shooting, the date indication is recorded forabout 5 seconds from that point. It is not recordedduring any other recordings made on that day.

DISP.

Auto Date Record mode

Date display

Date/Time display

Character Generator

Date-off mode

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

Date/Time display

Character Generator

Auto date record mode

Auto date record executed

No Characters stored

Example of stored characters

DEC 25.97

DEC 25.97AUTO DATE

IN PARIS, FRANCE

PM 10:50

SET CHAR

DEC 25.97

SET

SEL.

LCD monitoror viewfinder

PROGRAM AE

select dial


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EN27

M.W.B.

MWB

No indication (Auto)

MWB

Manual White Balance Adjustment(M.W.B.)This camcorders Automatic Color Temperature systemsenses the color temperature of the ambient lighting forautomatic white balance adjustment. However, precise

color adjustment is not possible under the followingconditions:When an object is in various shades of the same color.When a predominantly red or brown object is being

shot outdoors.In these cases, use the camcorders built-in preset filtersfor white balance adjustment.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.SELECT FUNCTION

2Press SEL.reapeatedly until M.W.B. appears.SELECT WHITE BALANCE

3Press SET(Manual White Balance) until therequired indication appears in the LCD monitor orthe viewfinder.

MWB .... With a memorized personal WhiteBalance setting (see below)

.........Outdoors on sunny day ........ Outdoors on cloudy day ......... Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp

MWBMWB sets the color temperature for the subjects lightsource so you can shoot with natural colors that areunaffected by surroundings, even when there aremultiple subjects with different color temperatures.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.ADJUST FOCUS

2Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as asheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually(pg. 23).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

3Press SETuntil MWB appears, then press and holdSETfor more than 3 seconds.MWB blinks in the LCD monitor or the view-

finder during adjustment, then stops blinking butstays lit when adjustment is complete.

NOTES: To switch to automatic white balance

adjustment, press SETuntil the indicationdisappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE selectdial to AUTO LOCK.

Re-adjust the White Balance when thelighting has changed, when the camcorderhas been turned off and on again, or whenthe PROGRAM AE select dials position hasbeen changed.

When adjusted by putting colored paper infront of the subject in step2 (ADJUSTFOCUS), this unit makes its color tempera-ture standard for automatic white balance.

So you can enjoy shooting with differentcolors. For example, when adjusting withred, blue or yellow colors, the imagebecomes the color which aproximates togreen, orange or purple respectively.

SET

SEL.



White balancemode indicator


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28EN

PAUSE


END :MENU KEY

GAIN UP NORMTELE MACRO ONINTERVAL TIMER 1MINREC TIME 1/2SJLIP ID NO. 07SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME

END :MENU KEY

Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the moredetailed camcorder settings.

SELECT MODE1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2Press MENU.SELECT FUNCTION

3Press +or to place the highlight bar on the desiredfunction.MAKE SETTING

4The setting procedure depends on the function youselect.If you select GAIN UP, TELE MACRO, INTERVALTIMER, REC TIME or JLIP ID NO. . . ..... press FARor NEARto cycle through the choices

until the desired setting appears.If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE/TIME, . . ..... press NEARto access the selection menu for

each function (SET CHARACTER pg. 25;

DATE/TIME pg. 11).CLOSE MENU

5Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

NOTE:The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

NEARFAR

MENU



If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu hasbeen changed from the factory settings, thismark appears.


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EN29MENU

NOTE:During shooting in low light, Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used. In this case,use Manual Focus (pg. 23).

= Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

S.LX To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is moreconvenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even ifthe picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selectedwhen the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK

mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux)NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is

more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture althoughthe subject becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable formeasuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standardfor Low Light Sensitivity Measurement)*EIA : Electronic Industries Association

OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightnessadjustment.

OFF Usually set to this position.

ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focusdepends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is adistance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focusat the maximum telephoto setting. When set to ON, youcan shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance ofapprox. 60 cm.Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of

focus.

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer(pg. 30) and Time-Lapse recording (pg. 31).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animationand Time-Lapse recording (pg. 31).

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such asa computer using the J terminal (JLIP).The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

Allows you to input characters. (pg. 25).

Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 11).

GAIN UP

JLIP ID NO.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

REC TIME

INTERVAL TIMER

TELE MACRO

OFF15 S30 S1 MIN5 MIN

OFF1/4 S1/2 S1 S


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30EN

1MIN

1/2S


END :MENU KEY

OFF15S30S1MIN5MIN

OFF1/4S1/2S1S

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Self-TimerYou can set the delay between pressing the RecordingStart/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If yousecure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating thecamcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby modebefore performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.SET INTERVAL TIME

2Pressor + to move the highlight bar down toINTERVAL TIMER, then press FARor NEARtocycle through the choices. Stop when the desiredtime appears. Choose from 15S, 30S, 1MIN,5MIN, or select to turn the function OFF.

CLOSE MENU

3Press MENU.START DELAYED RECORDING

4Press the Recording Start/Stop button. The tally lampbegins blinking, and the blinking frequencyincreases about 5 seconds before recording is tostart. Once recording begins, the lamp stopsblinking but stays lit.

To Release Self-Timer . . .

..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press the RecordingStart/Stop button to stop the blinking, then setINTERVAL TIMER to OFF.

NEARFAR

MENU

Tally lamp



Interval Timer Indicator

Rec Time Indicator


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EN31AnimationGive stationary scenes or objects an illusion ofmovement. This function allows you to shoot aseries of pictures, each slightly different, of the sameobject for a brief period of time.

NOTE:Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standbymode and the recording mode is set to SP beforeperforming the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to anyposition except AUTO LOCK, then pressMENU.

SET RECORDING TIME

2Press or+to move the highlight bar down to

REC TIME, then press FARor NEARto cyclethrough the choices. Stop when the desiredtime appears. Choose from 1/4S, 1/2S,1S, or select to turn the function OFF.Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

START RECORDING

3Press the Recording Start/Stop button afterfocusing on the subject. The recording stopsautomatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OFPICTURES

4Repeat step 3for the desired number ofpictures.RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

5Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF.

NOTES: For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation orTime-Lapse mode.

Fade-in/out cannot be performed duringAnimation or Time-Lapse shooting.

Before performing other operations followingAnimation or Time-Lapse recording, make surethe Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

Time-LapseYou can record sequentially at preset time spans.Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,you can record subtle changes over an extendedperiod of time.

NOTE:Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standbymode and the recording mode is set to SP beforeperforming the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to anyposition except AUTO LOCK, then pressMENU.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

RECORDINGS2Pressor +to move the highlight bar down toINTERVAL TIMER, then press FARor NEAR

to cycle through the choices. Stop when thedesired time appears. Choose from 15S,30S, 1MIN, 5MIN, or select to turn thefunction OFF.

SET RECORDING TIME

3

Press or +to move the highlight bar down toREC TIME, then press FARor NEARto cycle

through the choices. Stop when the desiredtime appears. Choose from 1/4S, 1/2S,1S, or select to turn the function OFF.Then press MENUto close Menu screen.

START TIME-LAPSERECORDING

4Press the Recording Start/Stop button.Recording and intervals alternateautomatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE5To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,set REC TIME and INTERVAL TIMER in the

Menu screen to OFF. To release when thetally lamp is blinking, press the RecordingStart/Stop button to stop the blinking, then setINTERVAL TIMER and REC TIME in theMenu screen to OFF.


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32EN PLAYBACKBasic Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCDmonitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECTto open the cassette holder, then insert the cassettewith the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure theholder is closed and locked.

SELECT MODE

2Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then setthe power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicatorlights.

PLAYBACK

3Press PLAY/PAUSE . The playback picture appears inthe LCD monitor.STOP PLAYBACK

4PressSTOP.

Rewind or Fast-forward the tapePress REWto rewind, or FFto fast-forward the tapeduring Stop mode.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitorTo brighten the image, turn the BRIGHTdial toward +.To darken the image, turn the dial toward .

Speaker volume controlYou can adjust the speaker volume by turning theVOLUMEdial.

ADJUST VOLUME

1 If you want to turn up the volume...Turn the dial toward +.If you want to turn down the volume...Turn the dial toward .

NOTES: The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the powerswitch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.

When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCDmonitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more,the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinderswitches off automatically to save power.

When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is notheard from the speaker.

The playback picture can also be viewed in theviewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on aconnected TV (pg. 34). Camcorder operation is thesame as described in this section.

You can also view the playback picture on the LCDmoitor with it flipped over and retracted.

During playback, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove allindications from the screen.

M-1:23:45SP

POWER

REW

FF

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP DISPLAY

Speaker

VOLUME

BRIGHT

Tape running indicator4 : Playback3 : Fast-Forward/

Forward Search2 : Rewind/Reverse

Search6 : Still PlaybackTape counter

Recording mode indicator

LCD Monitor in Retracted Position


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EN33FEATURE: Manual Tracking

PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appearon the screen during playback.

OPERATION: 1) Press either +/button as manytimes as necessary for best picture.

NOTES: To reset TRACKING to the originalpreset, press both +and buttonssimultaneously.

Manual Tracking may not workwith tapes recorded on other VCRsor camcorders.

FEATURE: Still Playback

PURPOSE: To pause during playback.OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSEduring

playback.2) To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/PAUSEagain.NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome during StillPlayback. This is normal.

FEATURE: Shuttle Search

PURPOSE: To allow high-speed search in eitherdirection.

OPERATION: Forward Search1) Press FFduring playback.Reverse Search

1) Press REWduring playback.NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures maybecome monochrome or darken inShuttle Search. This is normal.

FEATURE: Counter Memory Function

PURPOSE: To make it easier to locate a specifictape segment.

OPERATION: 1) Press COUNTER R/Mand hold formore than 2 seconds. The counterresets to 0:00:00.

2) Press COUNTER R/M. M

appears.3) After recording or playback, press

STOP, then REW. The tapeautomatically stops at or close to0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSEto startplayback.

NOTES: The counter memory functions inthe Fast-Forward and Rewindmodes.

To disable Counter Memory

Function, press COUNTER R/Mless than 1 second so the Mdisappears.

PLAYBACK Features

STOPFF

REW PLAY/PAUSE

COUNTER R/M


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A B

There are three basic types of connections. When makingthe connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR [A](Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

NOTE:Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect theAudio and Video cables between the AUDIO andVIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those onthe VCR.

SUPPLY POWER

2Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.SELECT MODE

3Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TVto its VIDEO mode.

Connection To A TV With A/V InputConnectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect theAudio and Video cables between the AUDIO andVIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those onthe TV.

SELECT MODE

2Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified inits instructions).

Connection To A TV With NO A/V InputConnectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.

* Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connectionprocedure.

NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power

Adapter/Charger as the power supply insteadof the battery pack.

To monitor the picture and sound from thecamcorder without inserting a tape, set thecamcorders Power switch to CAMERA,then set your TV to the appropriate inputmode.

If you have a TV or speakers that are not

specially shielded, do not place the speakersadjacent to the TV as interference will occurin the camcorder playback picture.

PLAYBACKBasic Connections

To AUDIO andVIDEO connectors

VCR

Audio and Videocables (optional)

Whenconnecting thecables, openthe jack cover.

To AUDIO andVIDEO INconnectors

Antenna

RF unit RF-V5U(optional)

To AUDIO,VIDEO and RF DCOUT connectors


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PLAYBACK Using The Cassette AdapterCassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recordedwith this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHSvideo cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is batterypowered and automatically performs tape loading andunloading.

INSERT BATTERY

1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and installone AA(R6) size battery as shown in theillustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

2Slide the latch to open the adapter compartmentdoor, then insert the cassette and close thecompartment door.

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR3Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play thetape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROMADAPTER

4Slide the latch and the compartment door opensautomatically. Then insert your finger in the hole onthe underside of the adapter as shown in theillustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

NOTES: During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection. During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars mayappear on the screen.

To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and theadapter, cover the adapters recording safety hole withadhesive tape.

VCR

Compartment door

Compact video cassette

Recording safety hole

Reels

Sliding latch


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CONNECT EQUIPMENT

1 Following the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR.PREPARE FOR DUBBING2Set the camcorders Power switch to PLAY, turnon the VCRs power, and insert the appropriatecassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

SELECT VCR MODE

3Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.FIND EDIT-IN POINT

4Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot

just before the edit-in point. Once its reached, pressPAUSEon the camcorder.

START EDITING

5Press PLAYon the camcorder and engage the VCRsRecord mode.STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

6Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and pressPAUSEon the camcorder.EDIT MORE SEGMENTS7Repeat steps 4through 6for additional editing, thenstop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

VCR (Recording deck)

PLAY/PAUSE

To AUDIO andVIDEO OUTconnectors

When connectingthe cables, open thejack cover.

Audio and Videocable (optional)

To AUDIO andVIDEO INconnectors


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SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remotetoward the VCRs infrared sensor. Then, referring tothe 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 SETbutton, and the VCRs power comes on.

OPERATE THE VCR

2Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, whileholding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote forthe desired function. The functions the remote cancontrol are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCRREC STBY (you dont need to press VCR CTLfor thisone).

Youre now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

IMPORTANTAlthough the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs andthose of many other makers, it may not work with yoursor may offer limited functions.

NOTES: If the VCRs power doesnt come on in step 1, try

another code from the VCR CODE LIST. Some brands of VCR dont come on automatically. In

this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2. If the RM-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use

the controls on the VCR. The RM-V700U cannot be used to operate the

GR-AXM10.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

1A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINALConnect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSEterminal.

B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTEPAUSE TERMINALConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDITconnector.

C NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHERConnect the editing cable to the RM-V700UsPause-In jack.

All other connections are as shown in theillustration on page 38.

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1 2 3

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VCR BRANDNAME

BUTTONS(A) (B)

GE 1 19 29 `9 4

MAGNAVOX 9 51 17 17 6

MITSUBISHI 6 76 8

NEC 3 73 8

PHILIPS 1 99 51 19 49 19 6

JVC 9 19 69 3

HITACHI 6 66 3

VCR BRANDNAME

BUTTONS(A) (B)

PHILIPS 1 23 3

SANYO 3 63 5

SHARP 1 51 `

SONY 6 56 `3 93 1

TOSHIBA 6 96 1

ZENITH 1 6

RCA 9 29 4

6 66 39 `

PANASONIC 1 31 71 19 41 8

VCR CODE LIST

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VCR CTL

Random Assemble Editing[R.A.Edit]Create edited videos easily using yourcamcorder as the source player. You can selectup to 8 cuts for automatic editing, in any

order you like. R.A.Edit is more easilyperformed when the optional RM-V700U MBR(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate withyour brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), butcan also be performed by operating the VCRmanually.(RM-V700U, pg. 40).

RM-V700U (optional)


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5678COUNTER 0:00:25TOTAL 0:00:00

IN OUT1 0:00:25 0:01:052 0:03:18 0:03:313 0:02:33 0:02:53

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5678COUNTER 0:04:11TOTAL 0:01:13

EDITING(cont.)

REW/FF STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

R.A. EDIT

IN/OUT

CANCEL

ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY

CANCEL

IN/OUT

RM-V700U(optional)

VCR (Recording deck)

To RemotePAUSE

Editing cable(optional, 3.5mini-plug cable)

To J terminal(JLIP)

Open the cover

To AUDIOand VIDEOout connectors

Audio and

Video cable(optional)

To AUDIOand VIDEO INconnectors To Pause-In

PREPARE CAMCORDER

2Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch toPLAY.PREPARE VCR

3Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape andengage the AUX mode (refer to VCRs instructions).SELECT SCENES

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTERDISPLAY

1 Press PLAY/PAUSE , then press R.A. EDITand thecounter display appears in the viewfinder and thescreen of the connected TV.

REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE

2Press REWor FFto locate the beginning of a sceneyou want, then press IN/OUTto register that point.The data appears under IN on the display.

REGISTER END OF SCENE

3Press REWor FFto locate the end of the scene andpress IN/OUTto register it. The data appears underOUT on the display. The total time of the registeredscene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES

4Repeat steps 2and 3for each additional scene(as many as 8).MAKE CORRECTIONS

5Press CANCELduring steps 2and 3to erase themost recently registered point.NOTES: For GR-AXM20 only: The RM-V700U can be used to

operate other camcorder functions as well. Point theRM-V700U at the camcorders remote sensor and pressany of the following buttons (function apears in parenthe-ses): ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT) IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT) CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

There must be at least one second between an in-point andits corresponding out-point.

To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds openbetween scenes.

Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points orout-points.

If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point, theVCRs Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesnttake place.

Pressing R.A.EDITclears all in- and out-points frommemory.

Leave a small margin for error around each in-point toensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.


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1 3 2IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSEMODE

1

Point the remote control toward the VCRs infraredsensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manuallyengage the VCRs Record-Pause mode.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

2Press EDITon the camcorder, and the previouslyselected scenes are copied to the VCR in thespecified order.

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

3When all selected scenes have been copied, thecamcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.Press STOPon both units. To make the R.A. Edit

counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT.

When finished editing, be sure to disconnect theediting cable and the audio/video cable.

NOTES: If you performed step 1 C on page 37 (MAKE

CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed atthe VCR during editing.

The on-screen display only appears while thecamcorder searches for each scene.

There may be noise at in- or out-points on the editedtape with certain VCRs.

EDIT

STOP

R.A. EDIT


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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM20 only)The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basicoperations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additionalrecording functions possible.

NOTE:The remote controls cannot operate GR-AXM10.

BUTTONSFUNCTIONS

With the camcorders power switch With the camcorders power switch setset to CAMERA. to PLAY.

1 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal.transmitting window

2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom (invariable speed,pg. 18)

3 PLAY Button Playback start (pg. 32)

4 STOP Button Stop (pg. 32)

5 REW Button Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (pg. 18) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (pg. 33)6 INSERT Button Insert Editing (pg. 42)

7 START/STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

8 INT. TIME Button Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (pg. 41)

9 REC TIME Button Animation/Time-Lapse (pg. 41)

0 PAUSE Button Pause (pg. 33)

! FF Button Retake (forward) (pg. 18) FF/FF Shuttle Search (pg. 33)

@ A.DUB Button Audio dubbing (pg. 43)

# PAUSEIN Connector pg. 38

$ MBR SET Button pg. 37%VISS Button Index Code marking (pg. 41)

^ VCR CTL Button pg. 37

& R.A.EDIT Buttons pg. 38

RM-V705U(provided with GR-AXM20)

RM-V700U(optional)

Installing The BatteryPULL OUT BATTERYHOLDER

1 Type A : Pull out by inserting a pointedinstrument into slot a .Type B : Pull out while sliding the lock

hole.Type C : Pinch the release tab and pull

out.

INSERT BATTERY2Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insertthe lithium battery (CR2025)* into thebattery holder.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

3Insert the battery holder into the remotecontrol unit, and push the holder until itclicks into place.* Read the caution concerning lithium

batteries (pg. 2).

# &: RM-V700U only.

Lock holeReleasetab


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1MIN INDEX

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FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapsePURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release

Interval Timer and Rec Time functionsas well as the Menu screen.

OPERATION: Self-Timer1) SetInstead of performing steps 1through 3on pg. 30 (Self-Timer), press INT.TIMEon the remote control. Each timeINT. TIMEis pressed, the Interval Timerindicator appears, changing in thefollowing order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MINand No indication (off).2) ReleaseInstead of setting INTERVAL TIMER toOFF in the Menu, press INT. TIMEonthe remote control until the IntervalTimer indicator disappears.Animation

1) SetInstead of performing steps 1and 2onpg. 31 (Animation), press REC TIMEon the remote control. Each time RECTIMEis pressed, the Rec Time indicatorappears, changing in the followingorder: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S and No indication(off).2) ReleaseInstead of using the Menu in step 5onpg. 31, press REC TIMEon the remotecontrol until the Rec Time indicatordisappears.

Time-Lapse1) SetInstead of performing steps 1through 3on pg. 31 (Time-Lapse), press INT.TIMEand REC TIMEon the remotecontrol. Each time INT. TIMEispressed, the Interval Timer indicatorappears, changing in the followingorder: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and Noindication (off). Each time REC TIMEispressed, the Rec Time indicatorappears, changing in the followingorder: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S and No indication

(off).2) ReleaseInstead of using the Menu in step 5onpg. 31, press INT. TIMEand REC TIMEon the remote control until theindicators disappear.

NOTE: Also refer to pgs. 30 and 31.

FEATURE: Index Code Marking (RM-V700U only)PURPOSE: To give you automatic access to any

selected point on a recording.OPERATION: 1) Press VISSonce to place the index

code. INDEX blinks in the LCDmonitor or the viewfinder duringmarking.

NOTE: If VISSis pressed during RecordStandby mode, the mark is placedwhere START/STOPis pressed.

When using the remote control, be sure topoint it at the remote sensor. The aboveillustration shows the approximate transmittedbeam effective area for indoor use.The transmitted beam may not be effective ormay cause incorrect operation outdoors or

when the remote sensor is directly exposed tosunlight or powerful lighting.

RM-V700U(optional)

Transmitted beameffective area

INT. TIMEREC TIME

START/STOP

VISS

RM-V705U (providedwith GR-AXM20 only)


Rec Time Indicator

Index Code Marking

IntervalTimer Indicator

OR

Remote sensor(GR-AXM20 only)


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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM20 only) (cont.)Insert EditingYou can record a new scene into a previously recordedtape, replacing a section of the original recording withminimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. Theoriginal audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit toperform this procedure.

SELECT MODE

1 Set the Power switch to PLAY.FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

2Play back the tape, locate the point and pressPAUSEon the camcorder or the remote control.RESET COUNTER

3Press and hold COUNTER R/Mfor more than2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press forless than 1 second and make sure M appears inthe LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

4Press REWto go a little beyond the beginning of thescene you want to replace, press PLAYto view therecorded tape, and press PAUSEat exactly at the

point where the new scene should start.ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

5Press and hold INSERT, and without releasingINSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insertmode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder isaimed at appears on the screen.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

6Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches0:00:00, editing stops automatically and thecamcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.END INSERT EDITING

7Press STOP.

NOTES: When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor

fully opened, the original audio will be heard from thespeaker.

After step 5, Retake (pg. 18) can be performed. The tape may stop slightly before or after the

designated end point, and noise bars may appear.Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editingmode.

Insert editingindicator

Tape Counter

REW

PLAYPAUSEREW

INSERT

RM-V700U(optional)


OR

START/STOP

COUNTER R/M

POWER



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Audio DubbingYou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only).

** Perform steps 1, 2and 3of the Insert Editing procedure(pg. 42) before continuing.

The sound comes from the built-in microphone.FIND EDIT-IN POINT

1 Press REWto go a little beyond the beginning of thescene onto which you want to dub new audio, pressPLAYto view the recorded tape, then press PAUSEat exactly the point where dubbing should start.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBYMODE

2Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

3Press PLAY. When the counter reaches 0:00:00,Audio Dubbing stops automatically and thecamcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

END AUDIO DUBBING

4Press STOP.

NOTES: Do not press FFor REWduring Audio Dub-Standby, or

the edit points will not be accurate. If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TVs

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

NOTES (for Insert Editing andAudio Dubbing): Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if therecording speed was changed during the originalrecording.

To edit/dub onto a tape with the recording safety tabremoved, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Do not press STOPduring Insert Editing or AudioDubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when InsertPause or Audio DubStandby is engaged, the countermay go slightly past 0:00:00. Recording, however,stops at exactly 0:00:00.

RM-V700U(optional)


OR

REW

PLAY

A. DUB

PAUSE

REW

Audio dubbing indicator


Microphone

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