JVC GR-AX47, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... 001B Compact VHS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No The camcorder illustrations appearing in the illustrations are of the GR AX77 ...

Page 2: ...nt operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panaso...

Page 3: ...ersonal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATI...

Page 4: ...ding amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to q...

Page 5: ...CR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Z pg 34 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 13 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 ...

Page 6: ...21 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder Program Manager II Z pg 22 33 Program AE with Special Effects Fader Wide Super LoLux Instant Title Menu Adjustment Focus Exposure Control and so on PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15U Shoulder Strap DC Cord Lithium Battery CR2025 x 1 for clock...

Page 7: ...5 RECORDING 16 Basic Recording 16 Basic Features 18 Advanced Features 22 PLAYBACK 34 Using The Cassette Adapter 34 Basic Connections 35 Basic Playback 36 Features 37 TAPE DUBBING 39 USER MAINTENANCE 40 TROUBLESHOOTING 41 INDEX 43 Viewfinder Indications 43 Controls 44 Connectors 44 Indicators 44 Other Parts 44 Terms 46 CAUTIONS 47 SPECIFICATIONS 49 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 49 ESPAÑOL 50 FOR SERVICING O...

Page 8: ...H indicator REFRESH switch REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging Perform 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 whe...

Page 9: ...ly discharged battery pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings While the AC Power Adapter C...

Page 10: ...ck 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 fo...

Page 11: ...thout changing the date go to step 4 SET DATE 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY SET TIME 4 Rotate the MENU Jog ...

Page 12: ...ill be blurred at the switching point Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Turn 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 TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears SET T...

Page 13: ...ess 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 removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The casse...

Page 14: ...he Recording 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 at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Power Zoom Button 1 2 3 Recording Start St...

Page 15: ...yelet 3 making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1 CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 2 3 1 1 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the cam...

Page 16: ...ed 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 viewfinder...

Page 17: ...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 18: ... 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 19: ...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 20: ... n You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure Z pg 11 If you haven t do so first NOTES DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select the Date off mode before shooting If you want to delete the display during shooting press DATE TIME To recall the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the desi...

Page 21: ...ding 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 23 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode Z pg 23 is engaged the light wil...

Page 22: ...ndication remains The mode is 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 24 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situa...

Page 23: ... Mode symbol 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 DATE TIME display select and the Menu Jog Dial Auto Mode Release RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Loc...

Page 24: ...ish when the Fader is used with Sepia Z pg 23 With the Electronic fog filter mode Z pg 23 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen Viewfinder After 2 sec EFFECT WIDE 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 Fade...

Page 25: ...y dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Association OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment After 2 sec SUPER LOLUX TITLE Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title ...

Page 26: ...er 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 MENU Jog Dial The...

Page 27: ...to set the zooming speed Z pg 18 REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording Z pg 33 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer Z pg 32 and Time Lapse recording Z pg 33 ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording available only for GR AX77 OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times GR AX47 always set to t...

Page 28: ...erns 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 soft...

Page 29: ... step 5 To nearer subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS 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 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 r...

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: ...CT 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 white balance is being stored in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTES To switch to automat...

Page 32: ...e 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 MOVIE MENU MENU 4...

Page 33: ...r Time Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are canceled 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 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 at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES For GR AX77 AA R6 size battery is supplied with the provided Cassette Adapter For GR AX47 AA R6 s...

Page 35: ...s on the camcorder and those 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 V5U RF unit Refer to the RF V5U 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 monit...

Page 36: ...ess PLAY PAUSE The playback picture 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 Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator 4 Playback 3 Fast Forward Forward Searc...

Page 37: ...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 38: ... 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 39: ... mode to find a spot just before 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 VCR Recording d...

Page 40: ...tly 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 b...

Page 41: ...letely 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 Power s...

Page 42: ...g in the SP mode Z pg 12 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 diopter needs to be adjusted Z pg 14 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus Z pg 28 If you remove the power source from the camcorder whil...

Page 43: ...s except 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 17 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 tap...

Page 44: ...44EN INDEX Controls 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 45: ...6 LENS COVER Switch Z pg 16 Connectors DC IN Jack Z pg 9 The jacks q to r are located beneath the jack cover GR AX77 only q J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector 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 is not equipped wi...

Page 46: ...justment pg 14 H High Speed Shutter Mode pg 23 I Insert Cassette pg 13 Instant Titles pg 25 M Manual Focus pg 29 N ND Effect Mode pg 23 P Playback pg 36 Program AE with Special Effects pg 22 23 Provided Accessories pg 6 Q Quick Review pg 19 R Recording Advanced Features pg 22 33 Recording pg 16 Recording Start Stop pg 16 17 Recording Mode Setting pg 12 Record Standby pg 16 Remove Cassette pg 13 Re...

Page 47: ... 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 1 ft between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in area...

Page 48: ...cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extreme...

Page 49: ... 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 V15U Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 V 60 Hz Other countries 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 con...

Page 50: ... se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado A la toma de corriente alterna Marcas Indicador CHG carga Interruptor REFRESH Indicador REFRESH ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimenta ción asegúrese que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté desconectada El no hacerlo puede producir una falla de funcionamiento en la cámara de video BATERIA CARGA D...

Page 51: ... 3 Presione el botón inicio parada de grabación Comenzará la grabación Para detener temporariamente la grabación presione nuevamente el botón de inicio parada de grabación Por más detalles Z P 16 17 REPRODUCCION FILMACION 3 1 2 Colóquelo en CAMERA Botón para inicio parada de grabación 2 1 3 PLAY PAUSE reproducción pausa STOP parada REW rebobinado Colóquelo en PLAY Perilla de abertura cierre LENS C...

Page 52: ...oducts may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Fa...

Page 53: ...ny attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and f...

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