JVC GR-AXM99UM User Manual Page 1

GR-AXM99UMCOMPACT VHS CAMCORDERINSTRUCTIONSLYT0111-001ACompact VHSENGLISHEN

10 EN112GETTING STARTEDPowerThis camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power.NOTES:●No function is avail

EN 11CHARGE MARKER(OPTIONAL BATTERY ONLY)A charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two co

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

EN 13Date/Time SettingACCESS MENU SCREEN1First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn theSelect Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,then press the M

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 ENVIDEO GETTING STARTEDRecording Mode SettingSet depending on your preference.SET RECORDING MODE1First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, t

EN 1712233445Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN LCD MONITOR1Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45degrees.OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER2Press EJECT until th

18 ENVIDEO RECORDING Basic RecordingNOTE:You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing.●Power (Z pg.

EN 19STOP RECORDING4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording.•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standbymode.NOTES:●When the Power

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC CompactVHS camcorder. Before use, please read thesafety information and precautions containedin the

20 ENVIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)Shooting while Watching the LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 18).ENTER RECO

EN 21Journalistic ShootingIn some situations different angles of shooting may berequired for more dramatic results.OPEN LCD MONITOR1Make sure the LCD

22 ENMENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTOJANOFFT30AUTOFAST1.98ZOOM SPEEDFASTSLOWEXITVIDEO

EN 23FEATURE: Quick ReviewPURPOSE: To check the end of the last record-ing.OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quicklyduring the Record–Standby mode.n

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

EN 25FEATURE: Video LightPURPOSE: To brighten the scene when naturallighting is too dim.OPERATION: 1)Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ONswitch as required:ON :

26 ENSnapshotThis interesting feature lets you record two types ofdigital still images that look like photographs onto a tape,as well as keeping them

EN 27FINE 1222 21 10LCD monitor or viewfinderRemaining Numberof ShotsPin-UpA still image on a whitebackground. A shadoweffect is added to give ita thr

28 ENVIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features1/2000FGNDAUTOMODELOCKRELEASESEPIAProgram AE With Special EffectsAll you have to do to access any of the vari

EN 29Dial LCD monitor/Modesymbol Viewfinder indicationAuto Mode LockLOCK AUTO LOCKAuto Mode LockLocks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventingincor

EN 3ANTENNALEAD IN WIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE

30 ENBKFADERFades in/out to a black screen.MOSAIC (Fader)Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaicpattern.SHUTTER (Wipe)A black screen mo

EN 31NOTE (for Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabilizer) :When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions

32 ENInstant TitlesThe camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You cansuperimpose one of them above a previously stored titleas shown in the illu

EN 33Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the moredetailed c

34 ENVIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)AUTOMANUAUTOMANUOFFONFASTSLOWAdjusts focus automatically.Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 3

EN 35= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCKOFFONONOFFOFFONThis feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time

36 ENFocusingAuto FocusThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,correct focus may not

EN 37MENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTODECOFFT30AUTOFAST25.98AUTOMANUEXITFOCUSManual Focu

38 ENVIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Exposure ControlThis feature automatically adjusts the iris for the bestavailable picture quality, bu

EN 39Manual White Balance Adjustment(M.W.B.)The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, the more advanced camcorder operator wouldpre

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 ENVIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Self-TimerYou can set the delay between pressing the RecordingStart/Stop Button and the actual start

EN 41AnimationGive stationary scenes or objects an illusion ofmovement. This function allows you to shoot aseries of pictures, each slightly different

42 ENM–1:23:45 SP 4VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic PlaybackSTOPREWTape RunningIndicator4: Playback3: Fast-Forward/Forward Search2: Rewind/ReverseSearch6 : S

EN 43ATVIDEO PLAYBACK FeaturesAdjust the Brightness of the LCD MonitorTo brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial toward “+”.To darken the image,

44 ENVIDEO PLAYBACK Features (cont.)FEATURE: Still PlaybackPURPOSE: To pause during playback.OPERATION: 1)Press PLAY/PAUSE duringplayback.2) To res

EN 45VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette AdapterCassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recordedwith this camcorde

46 ENThere are three basic types of connections. When makingthe connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals.Connection To A VCR A(Ed

EN 47TAPE DUBBINGTape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT1Following the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR.PREPARE FOR DUBBING2Set the camcor

48 ENPFINE 12PNo display22 21 10DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTINGBasic ShootingWhen shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto thetape, bu

EN 49MENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROPICTUREM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTODECOFFFINEAUTOFAST25.98PICTUREFINESTANDARDEXITFEATURE: Pi

EN 5MAJOR FEATURESREMEMBERProgram AE with SpecialEffects (Z pg. 28, 29)n Auto Mode Lockn Auto Mode Releasen Electronic Fog Filtern ND Effectn Sepian T

50 ENMode FunctionAllows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possiblefrom 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 4

EN 51Mode FunctionDusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. Thefollowing happens when Twilight mode is selected (Z pg.

52 ENMENUMENUMENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROPICTUREM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTODECOFFFINEAUTOFAST25.984BACKREC TIMEINT. TIMETA

EN 53AUTOMANUAUTOMANUOFFONMenu Screen ExplanationsAdjusts focus automatically.Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 36, 37).Adjusts exposure auto

54 END.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.)= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCKOFFONONOFFOFFOND. ZOOMINT. TIMETALLY LA

EN 55D.S.C. PLAYBACK Basic PlaybackStill images shot using this camcoder are automaticallynumbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-inm

56 END.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced FeaturesUsing Menu For Detailed AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that s

EN 57Mode EffectAll still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is aconvenient way to look for the still image you want to

58 ENMENUINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4MENU END010403060205EXIT<INDEX> D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)IndexYou c

EN 59ProtectThis mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images.Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, andthat still image cannot be del

6 EN12343421Using the battery pack1Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 10)2 Push in the battery pack until

60 ENMENUINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4MENU ENDDELETECANCELENTER010403060205<DELETE> NEXTDELETESELECTALLEXITDeleteWhen the me

EN 61ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENUSCREEN5Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it.•“CANCEL” does not delet

62 ENMENUINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4MENU ENDSlide ShowYou can run through all the still images stored in memoryautomatically. Th

EN 63Connection to a Windows® PC/Macintosh®Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memorycan be transferred to a Windows® PC or Macintosh®

64 ENACBa2134567890!@#1$89!5037%^2@46&123111231231USING REMOTE CONTROL UNITBUTTONSFUNCTIONSWith the camcorder’s power switch With the camcorder’s

EN 65INDEX1MIN1 2S15°5m(16.4ft)15°30°30°FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapsePURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/releaseInterval Timer a

66 EN12 345 67890VCR BRANDNAMEBUTTONS (A) (B)GE 1 1 9 2 9 ` 9 4MAGNAVOX 9 5 1 1 7

EN 67MAKE CONNECTIONSCONNECT TO . . .1AJVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTEPAUSE TERMINALConnect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSEterminal.BJVC VCR NOT EQ

68 EN IN OUT 1 0:00:25 -- :-- : -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25

EN 69 1 3 2IN OUT IN OUT IN OUTOriginal tape (camcorder)Edited tape (VCR)AUTOMATI

EN 7213Using the battery pack1Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 10)2 Push in the battery pack until it lo

70 ENM–0:12:34USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)Insert Editing (VIDEO)You can record a new scene into a previously recordedtape, replacing a section o

EN 71M–0:12:34Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image FromThe Built-in Memory Onto A Tape)You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder'sbuil

72 ENe4M–0:05:20e4M–0:05:20Audio DubbingYou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only).Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Inser

EN 73USER MAINTENANCEAfter Use1Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn offthe camcorder.2Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, thenremove the c

74 ENINDEXREC SP FINE 1230MIN4444S.LX T3001MWBPNORM5MIN1 4SLENS COVERPAUSEDEC 25.98 AM 11 :45: 18MERRY CHRISTMASTAPE ENDTWILIGHT1* 7 * 82 3 4 6

EN 75LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications$ •Record–Standby ModeIndicator ...Z pg. 18•Lens Cover Warning:LENS COVER ...

76 ENINDEX (cont.)432RU ITs dY1^w& *e r$ %#@t(Oyui o p)aqEWPf!908567Q

EN 77Controls1 Power Zoom Button... Z pg. 22Page Button ...Z pg. 552 Multi-Function Control•EFFECT Butto

78 ENINDEX TermsAAC Power Adapter ... pg. 10Animation Recording ... pg. 41, 65Audio Dubbing ... pg.

EN 79NND Effect Mode ... pg. 29, 50Nega/Posi Mode... pg. 29, 51PPadlock Mark ... pg. 5

8 ENCONTENTSGETTING STARTED10Power ... 10Clock (Lithium) Battery Ins

80 ENNo power is supplied.The power suddenly goes off anddoesn’t come back on by itself.Some functions are not available.Vertical white lines appear w

EN 81When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position thatallows recording. If not, slide the t

82 ENWhen the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”:● When the number of remaining shots available reaches“0” (blinking), it becomes impossible to t

EN 83General Battery Precautions•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is notfunctioning even when correctly operated, the batteryis exhausted. R

84 ENCAUTIONS (cont.)CassettesTo properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to readthe following cautions:1. During use . . ... make sure the

EN 85About moisture condensation . . .● You may have observed that pouring a coldliquid into a glass will cause drops of water toform on the glass’ ou

86 ENSPECIFICATIONSGENERALOperating temperature : 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)Operating humidity : 35% to 80%Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C(–4°F

EN 87

GR-AXM99UMCOPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.UMPrinted in Japan0498MSV*UN*YPVICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITEDEN

EN 9USER MAINTENANCE73INDEX74LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications............. 75Controls .......