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For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. G R-A XM25 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS LYT0002-0K8A Com pa ct VHS ...
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2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder . Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder . Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents ( Z pg. 7). • Notes appea ...
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EN 3 5. V entilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not 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 buil ...
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4 EN USE 1. Accessories T o 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 serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Us ...
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EN 5 3 4 2 1 1 3 2 Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the camcorder . (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TT . RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE 1 Set the power switch to “PLA Y”. 2 Press REW . — Th ...
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6 EN MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 20) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 39 – 41) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V1 1U Digit ...
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EN 7 CONTENTS GETTING ST ARTED 8 Power ..................................................................................... 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ........................................ 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 10 Date/T ime Setting ............................. ...
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8 EN GETTING ST ARTED ** REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging. T o discharge the battery . . . ..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes ou ...
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EN 9 ** CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. T wo colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means char ged and which means dischar ged. NOTES: ● The recording time per char ge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and ...
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10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Inser tion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’ s power and remove the power supply unit. OPEN COVER 2 Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab. REMOVE BA TTER Y (when re ...
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EN 11 Gain Up S.LX Tele Macro OFF Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally ON Set Character Date/Time END :MENU KEY Set Cancel JAN 1.00 AM 12:00 Date/T ime Setting SELECT MODE 1 First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUT O LOCK ...
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12 EN SP EP SP T30 T20 T30 T40 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) T ape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. SET T APE LENGTH 1 Press T20•30•40 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder . T20 = 20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP). NOTE: The t ...
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EN 13 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Slide MONIT OR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 2 Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSER T/REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 4 Press PUSH and make sure th ...
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14 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXP AND LOOP 1 Separate the V elcro strip. INSER T HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom lever . Refasten the Velcro strip. Shoulder Strap Attachment A TT ...
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EN 15 25min 120min 119min 3min 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking) *- - -min (Now calculating) RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● T ape Length/Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) LOAD ...
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16 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 15). ENTER RECORD–ST ANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens cover , then set the power switch to CAMERA. • The power indicator lights and the ca ...
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EN 17 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TIL T LCD MONITOR 2 T ilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. • The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Brightn ...
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18 EN RECORDING Basic Features Zoom-out Zoom-in Zoom Level indicator Zoom indicator bar FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom. 1) T o zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever tow ...
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EN 19 FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. OPERA TION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–Standby mode. • T ape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically , then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is no ...
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20 EN RECORDING Advanced Features 1 / 1 0 0 0 1 / 2 0 0 0 F G N D A U T O M O D E L O C K R E L E A S E Sepia 1 second later , the mode is activated. After 1 sec. LCD monitor or viewfinder Mark PROGRAM AE select dial Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select ...
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EN 21 Dial LCD monitor/ Mode symbol Viewfinder indication Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting. • In this mode the following controls are disabled; Fade/Wipe, W ide, T itle, Display, M.W .B. (Manual White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock, Exposure ...
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22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous 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. • When illumination ...
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EN 23 Manual Focus NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 10). If you haven’ t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS T o farther subject . . . 2 Press and hold FA R . The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” b ...
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24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually . SELECT MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. BRIGHTEN IMAGE 2 Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level indicator ...
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EN 25 Fade/Wipe Off (No indication) OFF B K Black Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe B K Fade/Wipe Mosaic Fader F ADE IN [Ex. : Black Fader] Fade/Wipe These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode. SE ...
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26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SEL. repeatedly until “ Wide ” appears. ENGAGE WIDE MODE 3 Pre ...
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EN 27 Gain Up S.LX Tele Macro OFF Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally ON Set Character Date/Time END :MENU KEY J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k 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 ...
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28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/T ime Character Inser t This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected color monitor , record them manually or automatically , and even make your own titles. NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the Date/T ime Setting procedure ( ...
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EN 29 M.W.B. MWB No indication (Auto) MWB Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W .B.) This camcorder’s Automatic Color T emperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However , precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions: • When an object is in variou ...
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30 EN PAUSE Gain Up S.LX Tele Macro OFF Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally ON Set Character Date/Time END :MENU KEY Gain Up NORM Tele Macro ON Interval Timer 1min Rec Time 1/2s JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally ON Set Character Date/Time END :ME ...
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EN 31 MENU S.LX T o record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUT O LOCK mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux) NORM T o record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is mor ...
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32 EN 1min 1/2s Gain Up S.LX Tele Macro OFF Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally ON Set Character Date/Time END :MENU KEY OFF 15s 30s 1min 5min OFF 1/4s 1/2s 1s 5s RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Y ou can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop button and the ...
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EN 33 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before performing the following steps. ACCESS ...
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34 EN PLA YBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First slide MONIT OR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT to open the cassette holder , then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. SELECT MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set the po ...
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EN 35 FEA TURE: Manual T racking PURPOSE: T o eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press either +/– button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: ● T o reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both + and – buttons simultaneously . ● Manual T racking may not work with tapes recorded ...
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36 EN A B There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection T o A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the optional Audio and V ideo cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect the Audio and V ideo cables between th ...
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EN 37 + PLA YBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) 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. INSER T BA TTER Y 1 Slide the battery cover ...
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38 EN EDITING T ape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. PREP ARE FOR DUBBING 2 Set the camcorder ’ s Power switch to “PLA Y”, turn on the VCR’ s power , and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR’ s AUX and Record-Pause ...
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EN 39 SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERA TE VCR 1 T urn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR’ s infrared sensor . Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR SET , and press button (A) and then (B). • The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button, and the VCR’ s power c ...
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40 EN A B C IN OUT ç 1 0:00:25 - - : - - : - - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT ç 1 0:00:25 0:01:05 2 0:03:18 0:03:31 3 0:02:33 0:02:53 4 0:04:11 - - : - - : - - 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:04:11 TOTAL 0:01:13 EDITING (cont.) REW/FF STOP PLA Y/P AUSE R.A. EDIT IN/OUT CANCE ...
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EN 41 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT ORIGINAL T APE (camcorder) EDITED TAPE (VCR) AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–P AUSE MODE 1 Point the remote control toward the VCR’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR’ s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMA TIC EDITING 2 Press EDIT on the camcorder , and the pre ...
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42 EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder . 2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder , then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor . 5 Press BA TT . RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch ...
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EN 43 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off and doesn’ t come back on by itself. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly ( Z pg. 8). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 8). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected ( Z pg. 9). ● The battery pack has com ...
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44 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) The camcorder is a microcomputer -controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Char ger , etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and pro ...
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EN 45 AUTO APS ON AM 10 : 24 : 56 DEC 25 . 97 Merry Christmas TAPE END – 05 MWB Disp. REC SP Sepia 18min T30 1min 1/2s PA U S E 7 8 9 0 1 * 2 * 5 * 6 % * & ^ * ( ) ! # $ @ q 4 3 INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications # Instant T itle Display ............................ Z pg. 26 $ Date/Time Character Display ......... ...
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46 EN INDEX Controls u T W R r 2 4 6 0 ! 3 5 7 9 q * e ( ) w t y d p i o ^ O & E a P Q U I Y 8 1 @ $ % # s ...
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EN 47 Controls 1 MONITOR OPEN Switch .................... Z pg. 16 2 REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 34 RET AKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 19 3 FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 34 RET AKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 19 4 PLA Y/PAUSE Button ........................... ...
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48 EN INDEX T erms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 33 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 28 Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 22 Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 21 Auto Mode Release Mode ........... ...
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EN 49 General Battery Pr ecautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with fresh one. • Use only the following batteries: C-P6U or C-P7U ........................ AA (R6) size Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, batt ...
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50 EN Cassettes T o properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . ..... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark. ..... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. ..... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when ...
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EN 51 GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power sour ce : DC 6V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : 6.5 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : 6.9 W Signal system : NTSC-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette T ape speed SP : 33.35 m ...
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52 EN ESP AÑOL A TENCION: Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimenta- ción, asegúrese que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté desconectada. El no hacerlo puede producir una falla de funcionamiento en la videocámara. Indicador REFRESH ** INDICADOR DE CARGA Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre la batería para ayudarle a recorda ...
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EN 53 3 4 2 1 1 3 2 1 Deslice MONITOR OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD. • Abra a un ángulo mayor de 45 grados. 2 Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette. 3 Inserte cassette de video. 4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette. (Por más detalles, Z P . 13.) GUIA P ARA OPERACION RAPIDA Utilización de la batería 1 Enganche el extremo superior ...
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54 EN FOR SER VICING HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Contin ...
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EN 55 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period ...
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JVC GR-AXM25 - page 56
G R-AXM25 COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U Printed in Japan 0597TOV * UN * YP JV C COMP ANY OF AMERIC A DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N . J . 07407 ...
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