JVC GR-AX860 manuel d'utilisation

G R-A X860 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS YU30052-552-1 Com pa ct VHS    PA L CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 RECORDING 14 Basic Recording ...................... 14 Basic Features ........................ 15 Video Light ........................... 17 Advanced Features .................. 18 Date/T ime Insert .................... 18 Snapshot[...]

2 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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents ( Z cover pa[...]

3 This camcorder is designed to be used with P AL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However , live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN- V25U battery packs and, to rechar ge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger[...]

4 MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Pr ogramme AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 24) n Cinema n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter n Classic Film n Strobe n Slow Shutter Multi Function Control ( Z pg. 20 – 33) Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 38[...]

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 P . 6) 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. SHOOTING 1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to open the lens[...]

6 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 P ACK SUPPL Y POWER 1 Connect the charge[...]

7 ** CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. T wo colours 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 th[...]

8 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Clock Battery (Lithium) 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 replaci[...]

9 Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T30 Title Sub Menu Shift Zoom OFF Set Cancel 1.1.00 10:45 Date/Time Date/T ime Setting SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . SELECT FUNCTION 3 Press – to move the highlight [...]

10 Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Title Sub Menu Date/Time Shift Zoom OFF Tape Length T45 T30 T45 T60 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) T ape Length Setting SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . SELECT FUNCTION 3 Press + or – t[...]

11 SP LP SP Recording Mode Setting 1 Pressing SP/LP alternates the setting between SP (standard play-provides higher picture and sound quality , better for dubbing) and LP (Long Play-more economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP). NOTE: If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching poi[...]

12 2 3 1 2 1 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 Attachmen[...]

13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ $ # % ^ & * 10 ° 5m 10 ° 30 ° 30 ° Installing The Batter y PULL OUT BA TTERY HOLDER 1 Pull out while sliding the lock hole. INSER T BA TTERY 2 Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium battery (CR2025) into the battery holder . REPLACE BA TTER Y HOLDER 3 Insert the battery holder into the remote cont[...]

14 25 min 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. 6) ● T ape Length ( Z pg. 10) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 1 1) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z p[...]

15 W T W T W T W T W T Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T45 Title Date/Time Sub Menu Shift Zoom l 50x Zoom-in Zoom-out RECORDING Basic Features FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: 28X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles [...]

16 RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) ST ART/STOP VISS FEA TURE: Index Code Marking PURPOSE: T o give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording. Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available. OPERA TION: Auto Marking An index code is marked to start the first recording after a cassette is inserted, as long as the Power switch is set t[...]

17 Video Light 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 on the subject. OFF : T [...]

18 Date/T ime Inser t This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV . NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the Date/T ime Setting procedure ( Z pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. DISPLA Y CHOOSE DISPLA Y MODE 1 Press DISPLA Y during Record–Standby to cycle through the available m[...]

19 Multi4 Pin-up Frame Full Multi 9 Multi 4 AB CD AB DE GH C F I Record multiple images in one scene (4 or 9 at a time). The images appear and are stored in this order: A, B, C, D (E, F , G, H, I for Multi-Analyzer 9). In the Motor Drive mode, after “I”, the next image recorded is “A”, and the cycle is repeated. Multi-Analyzer 4/Multi-Analy[...]

20 + 02 + 06 – 06 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Digital Image Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification. ACTIV A TE D. I. ST ABILIZER 1 Press D.I.ST ABILIZER . “ ” appears in the viewfinder . • T o switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer , press D.I.ST[...]

21 MWB No indication  (Auto) MWB White Balance Adjustment This camcorder’s Automatic Colour T emperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However , precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions: • When an object is in various shades of the same col[...]

22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focus detection zone 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. • [...]

23 Manual Focus NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to “ PRESET”. ADJUST FOCUS 2 A TO FARTHER SUBJECT 2 Press and hold FA R . The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step[...]

24 1 Cinema 2 Sepia 3 Twilight 4 Sports 5 HI.S 1/2000 6 Classic Film 7 Strobe 8 Slow Shutter OFF RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive. Effects can be selected during recording, as well as in Record–Standby . SELECT SHOOTI[...]

25 NOTES: ● When the Sepia or Classic Film effects are activated, pressing MWB (manual white balance) has no effect. ● When Slow Shutter is activated, Auto Focus may not work properly . ● When Slow Shutter is activated, bright spots may appear on the screen. This is not a camcorder malfunction. ● Certain effects cannot be used together with[...]

26 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL AUT O” or “PRESET”. If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . . .... only the Black Fader mode is available. If you set to “PRESET”, . . . .... you can choose any one of [...]

27 — — AUTO SELECT Press RECORDING ST ART/STOP to begin or end recording, and 6 wipe-ins are automatically generated, in the order shown below: 1 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button. — Recording starts. 2 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button again. — Recording stops and the Record-Standby mode is engaged. — Now the last scene is stored[...]

28 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . SELECT FUNCTION 3 Press + or – to place the [...]

29 MAIN MENU SUB MENU = Factory setting OFF Disables the Shift Zoom function. l 50x Magnifies wide-angle images to approximately 3.6 times the Shift Zoom original size, and enables zooming in the 18x – 50x range. l 140x Magnifies wide-angle images to approximately 10 times the original size, and allows zooming from 50x to 140x. T ele Macro OFF Us[...]

30 Congratulations Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T45 Date/Time Sub Menu Shift Zoom OFF Title Happy Birthday Happy Holidays Our Family Movie Star Party Time Merry Christmas Wedding Day Congratulations (Set Character) OFF Instant T itles Y ou can superimpose one of 8 preset titles, or a title you made yoursel[...]

31 J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò 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 Clear SET : MENU KEY J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò 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 GR – AX GR – AX 8 6 0 Clear SET : ME[...]

32 Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally/EL  ON Interval Timer OFF Tele Macro OFF Gain Up AGC Color Filter NOR. Tape Length T45 Date/Time Sub Menu Shift Zoom OFF Title 1 min 1s 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[...]

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. ENGAGE RECORD–ST ANDBY MODE 1 Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power switch to “CAMERA”. SET RECORDING SPEED 2 Set SP/LP to SP ( Z[...]

34 + PLA YBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter 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 up to remove it, a[...]

35 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 betw[...]

36 M–1:23:45 PLA YBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 35). 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 Y”[...]

37 FEA TURE: Manual T racking PURPOSE: T o eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen. OPERA TION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: ● T o reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously . ● Manual T racking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or [...]

38 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 modes. F[...]

39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) AKAI 6 2 6 4 7 7 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 6 7 6 8 3 7 3 8 JVC A B  C MITSUBISHI NEC 9 1 9 6 9 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 FERGUSON 9 7 9 8 3 2 BLAUPUNKT 1 3 VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1[...]

40 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 se[...]

41 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 previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order . END AUT[...]

42 w M–0:12:34 COUNTER R/M POWER 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-V706U remote control unit to perform this procedure. SELECT MODE 1 Set the Powe[...]

43 M-0:05:20 e Audio dubbing indicator Mike RM-V706U (provided) A.DUB P AUSE PLA Y REW 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. 42) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external mike if connected). FI[...]

44 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 . Cleani[...]

45 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. 6). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 6). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected ( Z pg. 7). ● The battery pack has comple[...]

46 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER The tape won’t eject. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder . The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode. An error number (E03) appears in the viewfinder . The[...]

47 INDEX Controls ^& * ( ) we r t y q io u #$ % 12 5 4 6 8 9 7 0 3 ! @ & Recording Mode [SP/LP] Select Button ................................................. Z pg. 1 1 COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory] Button ................................................. Z pg. 37 * EDIT Button ........................................ Z pg. 41 ( TRACKING +/[...]

48 W QE R T U h g s ad f p O I P k Y j SP LP PLAY REC A B C D E Connectors p External MIC jack ................................ Z pg. 43 Q DC IN Jack ............................................ Z pg. 7 W JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector . • Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 40). • In the f[...]

49 4 2 min SP REC 1 min TAPE END Congratulations PAUSE Multi4 1/4s T45 INDEX MWB 25. 12. 95 l 10:45:13 + 02 W T 12 3 4 56 78 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ *& ( ) q w e r t INDEX Viewfinder $ Clock Warning Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date and time settings ( Z pg. 9). After setting is complete, turn t[...]

50 INDEX Te r m s A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 7 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 33 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 43 Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 22 B Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 6 Brighten the Image ...[...]

51 CAUTIONS Video Light • The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. • Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot. • When operating, keep a distance of about 30[...]

52 Main Unit 1. For safety , DO NOT . . . ..... open the camcorder’s chassis. ..... disassemble or modify the unit. ..... short-cir cuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. ..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. ..... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power[...]

53 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS P AL standard Power sour ce : DC 6V Power consumption Light on : 8.7 W Light off : 5.7 W Signal system : P AL-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording *Conforms to VHS * standard Cassette : VHS-C cassette T ape speed SP : 23.39 mm/sec LP : 1 1.70 mm[...]

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