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ENGLISH PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL LYT0002-079A COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED UM Printed in Japan 0197TOV * UN * YP G R-A X837/GR-AX537 G R-A X437/GR-AX237 G R-AX837 /GR-AX537 G R-AX437 /GR-AX237 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER VIDEOCAMARA VHS COMPACTO CÂMERA VHS COMPACTA INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRU ...
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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 appear aft ...
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EN 3 ANTENNA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static char ges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFP A 70, provides informati ...
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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 QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE SUPPL Y POWER 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. PLA YBACK 1 Set the power switch to “PLA Y”. 2 Press REW ...
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6 EN MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 18) 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 Pr ogram Manager ( Z ...
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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 Power This camcorder’ s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply . ● Use only specified power supply . ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTERY PACK SUPPL Y POWER 1 Connect the char ...
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EN 9 NOTES: ● The recording time per char ge 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. ● Char ging times noted on page 8 are for fully dischar ged battey pack, and dischar ging times are for fully charged battery pack. ● Char ging and discharging ...
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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 TTERY (when rep ...
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EN 11 SET CANCEL JAN 1.00 AM 12:00 GAIN UP S.LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME END :MENU KEY + – 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. ACC ...
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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 veiwfinder . T20 = 20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP). NOTE: The tape remaining time ...
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EN 13 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 V elcro strip. Shoulder Strap Attachment A TT ACH STRAP 1 Following th ...
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14 EN 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 setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Grip Adju ...
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EN 15 FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: V aries the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in/out effect. OPERA TION: Zoom In 1) Push the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out 1) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: ● The further the power zoom switch is pushed, the faster the zoom speed becomes. ● Focusing may become unstable d ...
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16 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last record- ing. 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 occu ...
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EN 17 Video Light (GR-AX837/AX537 only) When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the scene by using the built-in video light. SET VIDEO LIGHT 1 Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required. ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting ...
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18 EN DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL INDICA TION Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fancy“ look. ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject. RECORDING A ...
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EN 19 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL INDICA TION Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide ( Z pg. 22) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. T wilight Dusk, twilight scenery , fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. The followin ...
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20 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 21 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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22 EN FADE FADE RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fader This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELEC ...
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EN 23 TITLE No indication HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS The characters you have set using Character Generator Instant T itles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory . Y ou can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the i ...
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24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/T ime Character Inser t This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your 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 ( Z pg. 1 1). If yo ...
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EN 25 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 vari ...
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26 EN Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager , an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUT O LOCK. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . SELECT FUNCTION 3 Press + or – to place t ...
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EN 27 MENU GAIN UP 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 i ...
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28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Y ou can set the delay between pressing RECORDING ST ART/STOP and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder , you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing th ...
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EN 29 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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30 EN + 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 TTERY 1 Slide the battery cover u ...
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EN 31 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 optional Audio and V ideo cables b ...
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32 EN M-1:23:45 SP PLA YBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 31). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide 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 Set the Power switch to “PLA ...
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EN 33 + – 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 rec ...
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34 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 35 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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36 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.) PREP ARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to ? ...
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EN 37 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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38 EN A C B a 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # 1 $ 8 9 ! 5 0 3 7 % ^ 2 @ 4 6 & 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX837 only) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY , ST OP , P AUSE, FF , and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional reco ...
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EN 39 1MIN INDEX 1/2S 15 ° 5m(16.4ft) 15 ° 30 ° 30 ° FEA TURE: Self-Timer , Animation and T ime-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T imer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu screen. OPERA TION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 28 (“Self-Timer”), press INT . TIME on the remo ...
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40 EN M-1:23:45 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX837 only) (cont.) Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform ...
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EN 41 M-0:05:20 e Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). ** Perform steps 1 , 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure ( Z pg. 40) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT -IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to du ...
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42 EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder . 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH . 4 Press BA TT . RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover . Cl ...
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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 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 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 th ...
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EN 45 AM 10 : 24 DEC 25 . 97 ME RR Y CH R I ST M A S TAPE END – 05 MWB DISP. REC SP SEPIA LENS COVER FADE 18MIN T30 1MIN 1/2S INDEX PA U S E 8 9 0 1 2 6 7 % & ^ * ( ) q e ! # $ @ w 4 3 5 V iewfinder Indications % Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s remaining power level: “ ”. When th ...
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46 EN INDEX Controls @ REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 32 RET AKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 16 # FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 32 RET AKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 16 $ PLA Y/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 32 % SELECT Button .................... ...
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EN 47 er t y i E WR T Y w p Q u O U I o Connectors w J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector .) (Located beneath the jack cover) • Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 36). • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your neare ...
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48 EN INDEX T erms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 29, 39 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 41 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 24 Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 20 Auto Mode Lock Mode .... ...
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EN 49 Batter y Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel-cadmium battery . Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. T o avoid hazard . . . .... do not burn. .... do not short-circuit the terminals. .... do not modify or disassemble. .... use only specified chargers. 2. T o prev ...
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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 ins ...
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EN 51 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power sour ce : DC 6V Power consumption GR-AX837/AX537 Light on : 8.5 W GR-AX837/AX537 Light off/ GR-AX437 : 5.5 W GR-AX237 : 5.3 W Signal system : NTSC-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cas ...
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ENGLISH PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL LYT0002-079A COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED UM Printed in Japan 0197TOV * UN * YP G R-A X837/GR-AX537 G R-A X437/GR-AX237 G R-AX837 /GR-AX537 G R-AX437 /GR-AX237 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER VIDEOCAMARA VHS COMPACTO CÂMERA VHS COMPACTA INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRU ...
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