JVC GR-AX280, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...30 Manual White Balance Adjustment 31 Self Timer 32 Animation 33 Time Lapse 33 PLAYBACK 34 Basic Playback 34 Features 35 Using The Cassette Adapter 37 Basic Connections 38 TAPE DUBBING 39 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR AX480 only 40 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 42 Insert Editing 46 Audio Dubbing 47 USER MAINTENANCE 48 TROUBLESHOOTING 49 INDEX 51 Viewfinder Indications 51 Controls 52 Connectors 5...

Page 2: ...ow DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or colou...

Page 3: ...ls or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended oper...

Page 4: ...r II Z pg 20 33 Programme AE with Special Effects Fader Wide Super LoLux Instant Titles Menu Adjustment Focus Exposure Control and so on REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR PAL PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EK Battery Pack BN V12U DC Cord Editing Cable GR AX480 only Lithium Battery CR2025 x2 for GR AX480 clock operat...

Page 5: ... VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter Z pg 37 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYBACK SHOOTING 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder 2 Insert a video cassette 3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details Z pg 11 2 1 3 EJECT PUSH 2 1 Push in Hook on BATT RELEASE 1 Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indica...

Page 6: ...erform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete CHG charge indicator Marks To AC outlet REFRESH indicator REFRESH switch BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min ap...

Page 7: ...ble Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging...

Page 8: ...k battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing 3 Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment A and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY 4 Ensure that the plus side is up and insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Z pg 2 for...

Page 9: ...ial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLOCK OPERATION 5 When none of these...

Page 10: ...ape remaining time Z pg 15 is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Once you have set the tape length it remains un changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO LOCK Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 1 First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Press SP LP Button for more than 1 second SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound ...

Page 11: ...ked NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack 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 remo...

Page 12: ...ecording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Button Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration to the left SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTRE 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Recording Start Stop Button Power Zoom But...

Page 13: ...cket and stud hole Then tighten the screw 2 4 3 1 2 1 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2 and then through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust...

Page 14: ... is closed and locked ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE 2 Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button REC appears in the vi...

Page 15: ...D also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again If the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued fo...

Page 16: ... Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED then press it The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed NOTE Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock ...

Page 17: ...wards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise may appear during Retake This is normal FEATURE 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes OPERATION 1 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC 5S appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 2 Press Recording Start Sto...

Page 18: ...n you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode Z pg 21 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode Z pg 21 is enga...

Page 19: ...the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations After changing the date After loading a cassette After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing DATE TIME In this mode the date is replaced after 5...

Page 20: ...s activated When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader Z pg 22 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations In the High Speed Shut...

Page 21: ...are on the subject Sepia SEPIA 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 Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication Twilight TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight m...

Page 22: ...ith Sepia Z pg 21 With the Electronic fog filter mode Z pg 21 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen Wide mode Viewfinder Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE To restore normal screen press WIDE again NOTE for Fader Wide Super LoLux and Instant Titles When the Select...

Page 23: ...t When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment 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 24 4S LX MAX MAX NORM OFF Viewfinder Afte...

Page 24: ...the screen Repeat for additional characters max 18 To select the location of the next character rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make BACK or NEXT at the bottom of the screen blink then press it repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Rotate the MENU Jog Dial when you are done and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING 4 Rotate the MENU jo...

Page 25: ...o that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting If you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING 4 Press the ME...

Page 26: ...as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used Z pg 10 M W B This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment is not possible under the follo...

Page 27: ... a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as the Fader Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recordi...

Page 28: ...terns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning appears NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a sof...

Page 29: ... Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disppears and reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 1 Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on...

Page 30: ...step 5 To darken the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjuste...

Page 31: ...ou can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 1 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper SELECT MWB 2 Follow step 1 through 3 of the above select MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial until MWB begins blinking MWB blinks while the whi...

Page 32: ...Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial START DELAYED RECORDING 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically To Cancel Self Timer Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF 15S 1S REC...

Page 33: ... Time Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is se...

Page 34: ...e appears STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY M 0 23 45 SP 4 Tape running indicator 4 Playback 3 Fast Forward Forward Search 2 Rewind Reverse Search 6 Still Playback T...

Page 35: ...NG 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press the MENU Jog Dial AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders AT ME...

Page 36: ... appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stop...

Page 37: ...ad the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER 4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left push up and remove the cassette NOTES Durin...

Page 38: ... on the TV SELECT MODE 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5E RF unit Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection procedure NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack To monitor the picture and sound fro...

Page 39: ...ore the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING 5 Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished PLAY PAUSE Power Switch When connecting the ...

Page 40: ...AUSE Button Pause Z pg 36 9PLAY Button Playback start Z pg 34 0START STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder VISS Button Index Code marking Z pg 41 ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in out Z pg 16 VCR CTL Button Z pg 42 A DUB Button Audio Dubbing Z pg 47 STOP Button Stop Z pg 34 INSERT Button Insert Editing Z pg 46 R A EDIT Buttons Z pg 44 A B 2 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 Installing ...

Page 41: ...Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 33 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disa...

Page 42: ...VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES If the VCR s...

Page 43: ...s Pause In jack PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR 3 Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors To J terminal JLIP Open the cover VCR Recording deck To Pause In To Remote PAUSE If your TV VCR has the SCART connector use the cable adapter GR AX480 only Audio and...

Page 44: ...RRECTIONS 5 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there should be at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points If it takes more than 5 minutes to searc...

Page 45: ...all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press ON OFF When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 C on page 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing The on screen displa...

Page 46: ...t to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE 5 Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING 6 Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0...

Page 47: ...W during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate If the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape ...

Page 48: ...ly with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS 2 Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper CLEAN VIEWFINDER 3 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has be...

Page 49: ...completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer 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 The camcorder Pow...

Page 50: ...ng in the SP mode Z pg 10 Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the view finder consult your nearest JVC dealer The dioptre needs to be adjusted Z pg 12 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus Z pg 28 If you remove the power source from the camcorder whi...

Page 51: ...cept tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear 1 Cassette Warning Tape Remaining Time 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 re...

Page 52: ...52EN INDEX cont 4 3 u p i o 1 9 0 5 6 7 8 W q w e r R t y E T 2 Q ...

Page 53: ...jacks q to r are located beneath the jack cover q J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing GR AX480 only Z pg 42 45 It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR i...

Page 54: ...ndex Code Marking pg 41 Insert Cassette pg 11 Insert Editing pg 46 Instant Titles pg 23 M Manual Focus pg 29 MBR Code Setting pg 42 N ND Effect Mode pg 21 P Playback pg 34 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 20 21 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick Review pg 17 R Random Assemble Editing pg 42 45 Recording Advanced Features pg 20 33 Recording pg 14 Recording Start Stop pg 14 15 Recording Mode Setti...

Page 55: ... CAUTIONS DANGER 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 for some time When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object ...

Page 56: ...that the tracking control of the unit is in the centre position Cleaning the video heads Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted Although this camcorder is equipped with a built in head cleaner which automati cally cleans the heads reducing the likelihood of dirty heads if such troubles are encountered we recom men...

Page 57: ...T White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connector AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V15EK Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 V 1 3 A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 14...

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