JVC GR-AXM236 Instructions Manual Download

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• MENU Wheel [–, +] ................................

pg. 18

• BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] ..............................

pg. 11

• TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ........................

pg. 14

5-Second Recording Button
[5 SEC. REC] ...........................................

pg. 12

• Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .......................

pg. 13

• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] .............

pg. 11

• Picture Stabilizer Button

[P.STABILIZER] .....................................

pg. 12

• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ........

pg. 14

Audio Output Connector [A] .....................

pg. 15

Video Output Connector [V] .....................

pg. 15

Battery Release Switch
[BATTERY RELEASE] ...............................

pg. 6

DC IN Connector .......................................

pg. 6

Recording Start/Stop Button .....................

pg. 11

Power Switch [

, OFF,

] ...........

pg. 11

Stop Button [STOP] ..................................

pg. 11

• Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ......

pg. 13

• Quick Review Button [

R] .................

pg. 13

• Rewind Button [R] ...................................

pg. 11

Play/Pause Button ....................................

pg. 11

• Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .....

pg. 13

• Fast-Forward Button [F] ..........................

pg. 11

CHARGE Lamp .........................................

pg. 6

POWER/REFRESH Lamp .........................

pg. 6

• Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ...........

pg. 23

• Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] ...................................

pg. 14

Program AE Button [P.AE] .......................

pg. 24

(

Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] .............

pg. 24

)

REFRESH Button ......................................

pg. 6

EJECT Switch ............................................

pg. 8

Shoulder Strap Eyelets ..............................

pg. 8

Battery Pack Mount ...................................

pg. 6

Close Button ..............................................

pg. 8

Diopter Adjustment Control ........................

pg. 8

Camera Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.

Grip Strap ..................................................

pg. 8

Tripod Mounting Socket .............................

pg. 8

Tape Remaining Time ..............................

pg. 21

Recording Mode Indicator .......................

pg. 20

• Digital Effect Indicator ............................

pg. 24

• Program AE Indicator ............................

pg. 24

• Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ................

pg. 23

Tape Length Indicator ..............................

pg. 21

Zoom Indicator Bar ..................................

pg. 13

Zoom Level Indicator
Approximate Zoom Ratio

Recording Indicator ..................................

pg. 11

Digital Effect Indicator ..............................

pg. 24

Program AE Indicator ..............................

pg. 24

Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ..................

pg. 23

Picture Stabilizer Indicator .......................

pg. 12

• Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator ....

pg. 21

• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ....................

pg. 12

Bright Level Indicator ................................

pg. 11

Instant Title Display .................................

pg. 19

Date/Time Display ...................................

pg. 19

Focus Indicator ........................................

pg. 18

Exposure Control Level Counter .............

pg. 18

White Balance Mode Indicator .................

pg. 19

Record-Standby Mode Indicator ...............

pg. 11

(

: Cassette Indicator .............................

pg. 8

)

TBC Indicator ...........................................

pg. 14

Tape Counter ...........................................

pg. 14

Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) .........

pg. 20

Tape Running Indicator

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

: Pause

Tracking Indicator .....................................

pg. 14

• BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator ...............

pg. 11

• VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator ......

pg. 11

Summary of Contents for GR-AXM236

Page 1: ... will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select OFF and press it NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder UC Printed in...

Page 2: ...les may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder Battery Pack BN V11U Lens Cap Shoulder Strap Cassette Adapter C P7U AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter AC Adapter AP V12U AP V11U or AP V10U ...

Page 3: ...order is designed to be used with NTSC type color 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 any where Use the JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An approp...

Page 4: ... be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep...

Page 5: ...nitor Viewfinder Indications pg 9 10 17 Load A Tape pg 8 M Manual Focus pg 18 Menu Screen pg 18 22 Monotone Effect pg 24 Mosaic Effect pg 24 N ND Effect Mode pg 24 Nega Posi Mode pg 24 P Picture Stabilizer pg 12 Playback pg 11 Program AE with Special Effects pg 24 Provided Accessories pg 2 Q Quick Review pg 13 R Recording Advanced Features pg 23 24 Recording Start Stop pg 11 Recording Mode pg 20 R...

Page 6: ...pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional Viewfinder on 95 95 150 360 LCD monitor on 80 80 135 315 USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in t...

Page 7: ...be used as an AC adapter To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Switch 0 to ...

Page 8: ... cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode or detached from the power source Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket i Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs f...

Page 9: ... 7 4 3 1 2 5 T V B O C LUME 1 6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T r q e w t CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece During shooting Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to take up slack Erase protection tab LCD monitor Microphone During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 25...

Page 10: ...Control pg 8 y Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here u Grip Strap pg 8 i Tripod Mounting Socket pg 8 1 Tape Remaining Time pg 21 2 Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 3 Digital Effect Indicator pg 24 Program AE Indicator pg 24 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 23 4 Tape Length Indicator pg 21 5 Zoom Indicator Bar pg 13 Zoom Level Indicator Approxi...

Page 11: ...Load a tape pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch 0 to To start playback press 4 6 To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 4 6 To stop playback press 5 Press 2 to rewind or 3 to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing 2 or 3 during playback holding 2 or 3 down during playback continues search until released To resume norma...

Page 12: ...lizer cannot be used 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs 1 Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 2 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC 2 5S appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 9 Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record St...

Page 13: ...ital processing When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM pg 20 to OFF in SYSTEM MENU Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press 2 and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Dist...

Page 14: ...is displayed The TBC indicator turns green gray with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working and white while TBC is not operative TBC does not work during Still Playback and Shuttle Search pg 11 It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when norma...

Page 15: ...akers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch 0 to turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 2 Press 4 6 to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press...

Page 16: ...h 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 and push up and remove the cassette During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the scree...

Page 17: ...0 W 0 2 B 1 8 1X 6 8 9 0 7 4 3 1 2 5 T V B O C LUME 1 6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T r q e w t Eyepiece During shooting Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to take up slack Erase protection tab LCD monitor Microphone During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 25 for Warning Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinde...

Page 18: ...cusing appears To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel 1 upward 1 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward 4 appears and blinking If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 13 Zooming If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out ...

Page 19: ...a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance OFF Allows you to sh...

Page 20: ...ng mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point D ZOOM Zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50X or 600X digital magnification When set to OFF only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function WIDE When set to ON black bars will be recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen ...

Page 21: ...dication REC TIME You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief selected period of time Animation REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired recording time and press the Recording Start Stop Button 9 after focusing on the subject Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejec...

Page 22: ... the current date and time pg 7 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch 0 is set to or and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily Set to OFF to stop completely When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder d...

Page 23: ...R 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 center SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out ...

Page 24: ...nery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic In this mode S LX and AUTO FOCUS in CAMERA MENU pg 18 19 may not work S1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode The screen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch 0 to 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT rep...

Page 25: ...to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT switch q does not function Warning Indications high exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks battery power warning When the battery po...

Page 26: ... using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JV...

Page 27: ...eaning The Camcorder 1 Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 Blow the lens with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Turn the eyepiece countercl...

Page 28: ... CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Viewfinder Electroni...

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