JVC GR-AXM500 инструкция обслуживания

G R-A XM500 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS LYT0086-001A Com pa ct VHS GETTING ST ARTED 8 VIDEO RECORDING 16 Basic Recording ...................... 16 Basic Features ........................ 20 Advanced Features .................. 26 VIDEO PLA YBACK 42 Basic Playback ....................... 42 Features ............................... 43 Using T[...]

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

EN 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 LCD monitor/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 [...]

4 EN MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER Pr ogramme AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 26, 27) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital Hyper Zoom ( Z pg. 20) Picture Stabiliser ( Z pg. 21) Integrated Auto Light ( Z pg. 23) LCD Colo ur Monitor ( Z p[...]

EN 5 • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15EK • Cassette Adapter C-P7U • Battery Pack BN-V12U • Remote Control Unit RM-V709U • CD-ROM including two software programmes • DC Cord • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 (for clock operation and remote control unit) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • Cable Adapter • Editing Cable • PC Conn[...]

6 EN 1 2 3 4 3 4 2 1 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 (VIDEO) 1 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 S[...]

EN 7 2 1 3 Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’ s top end to the camcorder. (Char ging 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 ( D.S.C.) 1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. 2 Set the P[...]

8 EN 1 1 2 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 th[...]

EN 9 CHARGE MARKER A char ge 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 t[...]

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[...]

EN 11 Date/T ime Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “DA TE/TIME”, then press it. The DA TE/TIME Setting Menu appears. • If you decide you want to re[...]

12 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 Button. Refasten the V elcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION[...]

EN 13 CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder . T o prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over , do not use a small-sized tripod. 2 4 3 2 1 1 T ripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’ s mounting socket and stud hol[...]

14 EN VIDEO GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) T ape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUT O LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the[...]

EN 15 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 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 the holder is closed and loc[...]

16 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode/T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 14) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 12) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT to open the ca[...]

EN 17 STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. • The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power . ● A [...]

18 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 16). 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 . Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch t[...]

EN 19 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 cir cle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Bright[...]

20 EN MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW EX I T VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitly doubles the maximum [...]

EN 21 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. n 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[...]

22 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) Auto Date Record mode Date-off mode (No display) Date display Time display Date/Time display The characters you have set using Character Generator ( Z pg. 31) 22:50:00 Date display Time display Date/Time display 25.12.98 25.12.98 22:50:00 Auto date record mode Auto date record executed 25.12.98 AUTO DATE[...]

EN 23 FEA TURE: Video Light PURPOSE: T o brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERA TION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch 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 urns off the [...]

24 EN Snapshot This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape, as well as keeping them in the camcorder ’ s built-in memory . It is a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties, weddings and graduations. SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position exc[...]

EN 25 FINE 1 2 22 21 1 0 LCD monitor or viewfinder Remaining number of shots Pin-Up A still image on a white background. A shadow effect is added to give it a three dimensional feel. Full A still image that occupies the entire image field is recorded. (Blinking) NOTES: ● Six sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory . I[...]

26 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features 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 Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SELECT MODE 1 T urn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. • The sele[...]

EN 27 Dial LCD monitor/ Mode symbol V iewfinder indication Auto Mode Lock LOCK AUTO LOCK 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; DA TE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial. Auto Mode Release REL[...]

28 EN B K Fader Fades in/out to a black screen. Mosaic (Fader) Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic pattern. Shutter (Wipe) A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing over the image like a shutter , or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre. Slide (Wipe) A black screen moves in from the l[...]

EN 29 NOTE (for Fade/W ipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser) : When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings (Fade/W ipe-standby : “OFF”, W ide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant T itle : off, Picture Stabiliser: off). Then when the Select Dial is returned[...]

30 EN MOVIE STAR HAPPY BIRTHDAY No display HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS The characters you have set using Character Generator ( Z pg. 31) VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Instant T itles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory . Y ou can superimpose one of them above a previously [...]

EN 31 MENU MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST 4 BACK REC T IME INT. T IME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE 4 MENU END OFF OFF ON ON OFF 07 OFF CHARACTER A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì [...]

32 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. SEL[...]

EN 33 AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB AUTO MANU AUTO MANU OFF ON F AST SLOW Menu Screen Explanations Adjusts focus automatically. Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 36, 37). Adjusts exposure automatically . Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( Z pg. 35). Allows you to set the current date and time ( Z pg. 1 1). Usually the distance t[...]

34 EN ON OFF = Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and T ime-Lapse recording ( Z pg. 41). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg. 40) and T ime- Lapse recording ( Z pg. 41). The tally lamp comes on to signal the st[...]

EN 35 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually . ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any position except AUT O LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dia[...]

36 EN 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 is low . * • When the subject has [...]

EN 37 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST AUTO MANU EX I T FOCUS Manual Focus NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 12). If you haven’ t, do so before continuing. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to[...]

38 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W .B.) The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 T urn the Select Dial to any posi[...]

EN 39 MWB MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’ s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures. PREP ARE WHITE OBJECT 1 Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper . SELECT MWB 2 Follow step[...]

40 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Y ou can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button 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 befo[...]

EN 41 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[...]

42 EN M–0: 23 : 45 SP 4 VIDEO PLA YBACK Basic Playback STOP REW T ape running indicator 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/ Forward Search 2 : Rewind/Reverse Search 6 : Still Playback Recording mode indicator T ape counter Battery pack remaining power indicator LCD monitor/ viewfinder indications LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angl[...]

EN 43 AT VIDEO PLA YBACK Featur es Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor T o brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “ + ”. T o darken the image, turn the Dial towards “ – ”. Speaker volume control Y ou can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME Dial. ADJUST VOLUME 1 If you want to turn up the volume . . . T urn the D[...]

44 EN VIDEO PLA YBACK Featur es (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y/P AUSE during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. FEA TURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE: T o allow[...]

EN 45 VIDEO 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 TTER Y 1 Slide the battery cover up to remo[...]

46 EN 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 to the left, connect the Audio and V ideo cables between the [...]

EN 47 T APE DUBBING T ape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration to the 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 Rec[...]

48 EN P FINE 1 2 P No display 22 21 1 0 DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING Basic Shooting When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory in the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a Paint Software program[...]

EN 49 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO PICTURE M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF FINE AUTO FAST PICTURE FINE STANDARD E XIT FEA TURE: Picture Mode Setting PURPOSE: There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder ’ s memory: FINE and ST ANDARD. Y ou can select either according [...]

50 EN Mode Function Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possible from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi- cation. Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen ( Z pg. 52). When recording while holding the camorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little o[...]

EN 51 Mode Function Dusk, twilight scenery , fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic ( Z pg. 26, 27). The following happens when T wilight mode is selected: • Auto gain control is turned off. • White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but can also be manually changed to another mode. • Auto Focus becomes available only in the [...]

52 EN MENU MENU MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE T IME TELE MACRO PICTURE M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NE X T AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF FINE AUTO FAST 4 BACK REC T IME INT. T IME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE  4 MENU END OFF OFF ON ON OFF 06 OFF IN T. TIME OFF 15 S 30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN EX I T 4 BACK REC T IME INT. T IME TA[...]

EN 53 AUTO MANU AUTO MANU OFF ON Menu Screen Explanations FINE ST ANDARD (STD) FOCUS EXPOSURE DA TE/TIME TELE MACRO M.W .B. ZOOM SPEED PICTURE = Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE F AST SLOW Adjusts focus automatically. Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 36,[...]

54 EN ON OFF D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.) = Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON D. ZOOM INT . TIME REC TIME CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) COLOUR BAR Setting is impossible. This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg. 40). The tally[...]

EN 55 D.S.C. PLA YBACK Basic Playback Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in memory . Y ou can view the still images stored in memory , one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. SELECT MODE 1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the Power Swit[...]

56 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar o[...]

EN 57 Mode Ef fect All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand ( Z pg. 58). Allows you to run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order . Each still image is displaye[...]

58 EN MENU I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE  4 MENU END 01 04 03 06 02 05 EXIT < INDEX > D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Featur es (cont.) Index Y ou can view all still images stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand. ACCE[...]

EN 59 Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images. Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and that still image cannot be deleted. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial. ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “PROTECT”, then press it. • If you do not want to perfo[...]

60 EN MENU I NDEX SL I DE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE  4 MENU END DELETE CANCEL ENTER 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 6 0 2 0 5 < DELETE > NEXT DELETE SELECT ALL EX IT Delete When the memory in which still images are stored becomes full, the number of remaining shots available reaches “0” (blinking). In this situation it becomes impossible to ta[...]

EN 61 ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU SCREEN 5 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it. • “CANCEL” does not delete the selected still images and the screen returns to the Menu Screen. • “ENTER” deletes the selected still images. While “ENTER” blinks, they are in the process of bein[...]

62 EN MENU I NDEX SL I DE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE  4 MENU END Slide Show Y ou can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically . This is like a regular slide-show . There are 2 types available. Select either according to your needs. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial. ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the[...]

EN 63 Connection to a Windows ® PC/Macintosh ® Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memory can be transferred to a W indows ® PC or Macintosh ® and saved using the provided image transfer software. The image data transferred to a personal computer can also be further processed using Paint Software, and the still image processed on[...]

64 EN 1 2 0 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! @ $ # % ^ & * USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT BUTTONS FUNCTIONS With the camcorder’ s power switch With the camcorder’s power switch set to “CAMERA”. set to “PLAY”. 1 P AUSE IN Connector — Z pg. 67 2 Infrared beam T ransmits the beam signal. transmitting window 3 MBR SET Button — Z pg. 66 4 INT . TIME Butto[...]

EN 65 INDEX 1MIN 1 2S 15 ° 5m 15 ° 30 ° 30 ° When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor . The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to s[...]

66 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 VCR BRAND NAME SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9[...]

EN 67 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE terminal. B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . C VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR B Connect the editing cable to the[...]

68 EN IN OUT 1 0:00:25 - - : - - : - - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT 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 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLA Y 1 Press PLA Y/P AUSE , then press ON/OFF and the counter dis[...]

EN 69 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT Original tape (camcorder) Edited tape (VCR) AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-P AUSE MODE 1 Point the remote control towards 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 the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder , and[...]

70 EN M– 0:1 2:3 4 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing (VIDEO) 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-V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure[...]

EN 71 M– 0:1 2:3 4 Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A T ape) Y ou can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's built-in memory 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. [...]

72 EN e 4 M –0 :05:20 e 4 M –0 :05:20 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 (VIDEO) procedure ( Z pg. 70) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an external microphone if connected). FIND EDIT -IN POINT 1 Press RE[...]

EN 73 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 Slide BA TT . RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Slide the LENS COVER open/close [...]

74 EN CONTROLS, INDICA TIONS AND CONNECTORS REC SP FINE 1 2 30MIN 444 4 S.L X T 3 0 01 MWB P NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE 25.12. 98 2 2 : 50 : 00 MERRY CHRISTMAS TAPE END T WILIGHT 1 * 7 * 8 2 3 4 6 5 & * * ( 0 ! $ % w ) q e 9 @ # ^[...]

EN 75 LCD monitor/V iewfinder Indications 1 * Cassette W arning / T ape Remaining T ime ................ Z pg. 15 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks. When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaini[...]

76 EN CONTROLS, INDICA TIONS AND CONNECTORS (cont.) 4 3 2 R U I T s d Y 1 ^ w & * e r $ % # @ t ( O y u i o p Q ) a q E W P f ! 9 0 8 5 6 7[...]

EN 77 Controls 1 Power Zoom Button .................... Z pg. 20 Page Button ................................ Z pg. 55 2 Multi-Function Control •EFFECT Button .......................... Z pg. 28 •WIDE Button ............................ Z pg. 29 •TITLE Button ............................. Z pg. 30 •SUPER LOLUX Button .............. Z pg. 29[...]

78 EN No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off and doesn’t come back on by itself. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD [...]

EN 79 When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”: ● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape ( Z pg. 15). ● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible [...]

80 EN When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”: ● When the number of remaining shots available reaches “0” (blinking), it becomes impossible to take your next shot. Perform “DELETE” function to remove some still images already stored in memory ( Z pg. 60). ● Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button does not start recording i[...]

EN 81 2. T o prevent damage and prolong service life . . . .... do not subject to unnecessary shock. .... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging. .... charge in an environment where tempera- tures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below . This is a chemical reaction type battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, [...]

82 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) 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 disco[...]

EN 83 SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS Dust and dirt on video heads 1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it. 2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity . (T ypical areas of high humidity are given below .) • From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor situation, then immediately bein[...]

84 EN SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C W eight : Approx. 0000 g Dimensions : 1 16 (W) x 1 17 (H) x (Including viewfinder) 242 (D) mm Speaker : 20 mm round x 1, monaural Power source : DC 6V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : 6.6 W [...]

EN 85 INDEX A AC Power Adapter ................... pg. 9 Animation Recording ............... pg. 41, 65 Audio Dubbing ........................ pg. 72 Auto Date Record .................... pg. 22 Auto Focus ............................... pg. 36 Auto Mode Lock Mode ............ pg. 27, 50 Auto Mode Release Mode ........ pg. 27, 50 B Battery Pack ...[...]

86 EN N ND Effect Mode ....................... pg. 27, 50 Nega/Posi Mode ....................... pg. 27, 51 P Padlock Mark ........................... pg. 59 Picture Mode Setting ................ pg. 49 Picture Stabilizer ...................... pg. 21, 50 Pin-Up Image ........................... pg. 24, 48 Playback (D.S.C.) ..................... pg[...]

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G R-AXM500 COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EK Printed in Japan 0398MSV * UN * VP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED[...]