JVC GR-AX230 User Manual

GR-AX730GR-AX430GR-AX230COMPACT VHS CAMCORDERINSTRUCTIONSLYT0025-001BCompact VHSFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and SerialNo. which is loca

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

EN 11MENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTMENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE L

12 ENMENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT25.98MENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAP

EN 1322133Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER1Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use forceto open.INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE2Make sur

14 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP1Separate the Velcro strip.INSERT HAND2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip.

EN 15Shoulder Strap AttachmentATTACH STRAP1Following the illustration at left, thread the strapthrough the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it backand t

16 ENRECORDING Basic RecordingNOTE:You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing.●Power (Z pg. 8)●Re

EN 17STOP RECORDING4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording.•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standbymode.NOTES:●A cassette hol

18 ENRECORDING Basic FeaturesFEATURE: ZoomingPURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, oran instantaneous change in imagemagnification.OPERATION:Zo

EN 19FEATURE: Quick ReviewPURPOSE: To check the end of the lastrecording.OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quicklyduring the Record-Standby mode.n T

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHScamcorder. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in th

20 ENRECORDING Basic Features (cont.)Auto Date Record mode Date displayTime displayDate/Time displayDate-off mode (No display) PM10:50:00Date display

EN 21FEATURE: Video Light (GR-AX730 only)PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when naturallighting is too dim.OPERATION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ONSwitch

22 ENRECORDING Advanced FeaturesSEPIA1/10001/2000FGNDAUTOMODELOCKRELEASEWIDE TITLEEFFECTSUPERLOLUXProgram AE With Special EffectsAll you have to do t

EN 23TwilightTWILIGHTAuto Mode LockLOCK AUTO LOCKSportsSPORTS1/2000 sec.High Speed Shutter1/2000 S 1/200021/1000 sec.High Speed Shutter1/1000 S 1/1000

24 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)FADER4EFFECTFade-inFade-outFaderThis feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to blackblank screen. Fade-in

EN 254S.LXMAXMAXNORMOFFViewfinderSuper LoLux(Gain Up)Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas withlow or poor lighting.SELECT SUPER LOLUX

26 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that s

EN 27FOCUS Adjusts focus automatically.Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 28, 29).EXPOSURE Adjusts exposure automatically.Allows you to adjust

28 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)FocusingAuto FocusThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to inf

EN 29MENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTODECOFFT30AUTOFAST25.98AUTOMANUEXITFOCUSManual Focu

EN 35. VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from ove

30 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Exposure ControlThis feature automatically adjusts the iris for the bestavailable picture quality, but you ca

EN 31Manual White Balance Adjustment(M.W.B.)The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, the more advanced camcorder operator wouldpre

32 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Self-TimerYou can set the delay between pressing the RecordingStart/Stop Button and the actual start of recor

EN 33AnimationGive stationary scenes or objects an illusion ofmovement. This function allows you to shoot aseries of pictures, each slightly different

34 ENPLAYBACK Using The Cassette AdapterCassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recordedwith this camcorder. It is

EN 35There are three basic types of connections. When makingthe connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals.Connection To A VCR A (E

36 ENM–0:23:45 SP 4PLAYBACK Basic PlaybackLOAD A CASSETTE1Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insertthe cassette with the label facing ou

EN 37PLAYBACK FeaturesTrackingThis function can be used to eliminate noise bars thatappear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is AutoTrackin

38 ENPLAYBACK Features (cont.)FEATURE: Still PlaybackPURPOSE: To pause during playback.OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE duringplayback.2) To resume nor

EN 39TAPE DUBBINGTape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT1Following the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR.PREPARE FOR DUBBING2Set the camcor

4 ENUSE1. AccessoriesTo avoid personal injury:•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causingseri

40 ENACBa2134567890!@#1$89!5037%^2@46&123111231231USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only)BUTTONSFUNCTIONSWith the camcorder’s power switch With

EN 41INDEX1MIN1 2S15°5m(16.4ft)15°30°30°FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapsePURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/releaseInterval Timer a

42 ENUSING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.)Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as thesource

EN 43MAKE CONNECTIONSCONNECT TO . . .1AJVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTEPAUSE TERMINALConnect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSEterminal.BJVC VCR NOT EQ

44 ENUSING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.)SELECT SCENESACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTERDISPLAY1Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and thecounter

EN 45 1 3 2IN OUT IN OUT IN OUTOriginal tape (camcorder)Edited tape (VCR)AUTOMATI

46 ENM–0:12:34USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.)Insert EditingYou can record a new scene into a previously recordedtape, replacing a se

EN 47e4M–0:05:20Audio DubbingYou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only).Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing p

48 ENUSER MAINTENANCEAfter Use1Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn offthe camcorder.2Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then removethe c

EN 49TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOMPOWERNo power is supplied.The power suddenly goes off anddoesn’t come back on by itself.RECORDINGRecording cannot be perfor

EN 5213Using the battery pack1Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8)2 Push in the battery pack until it loc

50 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)SYMPTOMOTHERThe tape won’t eject.Some functions are not available.Vertical white lines appear whenshooting a very bright o

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52 ENINDEX Controls43upi o190!5678^(#%$@)Wq w e r&R* tyET2Q

EN 53Controls1 Power Zoom Button ... Z pg. 182 Select Dial ... Z pg. 223 Multi-Function

54 ENINDEX TermsAAC Power Adapter ... pg. 8Animation Recording ... pg. 33, 41Audio Dubbing

EN 55General Battery Precautions•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is notfunctioning even when correctly operated, the batteryis exhausted. R

56 ENCassettesTo properly use and store your cassettes, be sure toread the following cautions:1. During use . . ... make sure the cassette bears the

EN 57SPECIFICATIONSGENERALFormat : VHS NTSC standardPower source : DC 6V Power consumption • GR-AX730 light on : 7.8 W • GR-AX730 light off /GR-AX430

58 ENESPAÑOLBATERIA CARGA DESCARGABN-V11U aprox. 1 h 10 m aprox. 3 h 30 mBN-V12U aprox. 1 h 10 m aprox. 3 h 30 mBN-V22U aprox. 2 h 10 m aprox. 7 hBN-V

EN 59GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDAUtilización de la batería1Enganche el extremo superior de la bateríaen la cámara de video. (Procedimiento paracarga, Z

6 ENMAJOR FEATURESREMEMBERProgram AE with SpecialEffects (Z pg. 22)n Auto Mode Lockn Auto Mode Releasen Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effectn Sepia n T

60 ENFOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear customer:In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, re

EN 61WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set fo

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GR-AX730GR-AX430GR-AX230COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.U/U-CPrinted in Japan1197MKV*UN*YPJVC COMPANY OF AMERICADIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

EN 7CONTENTSGETTING STARTED8Power ... 8Clock (Lithium) Battery Inser

8 ENGETTING STARTEDPowerThis camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power.NOTES:●No function is available

EN 9CHARGE MARKERA charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colors are provided (red a