JVC GR-AXM270, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS LYT0046 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 ...

Page 2: ...perating 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 Panasonic ...

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: ...Adapter VHS Playpak Z pg 41 1 Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details Z pgs 16 19 The viewfinder switches off automatically ...

Page 6: ...r Z pg 21 Integrated Auto Light Z pg 23 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR LCD Color Monitor Z pg 18 180 90 Program Manager II Z pg 24 37 Program AE with Special Effects Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux Instant Title Menu Adjustment Focus Exposure Control and so on PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15U Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak C P7U...

Page 7: ...RDING 16 Basic Recording 16 Basic Features 20 Advanced Features 24 PLAYBACK 38 Basic Playback 38 Features 39 Using The Cassette Adapter 41 Basic Connections 42 TAPE DUBBING 43 USER MAINTENANCE 44 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 INDEX 47 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications 47 Controls 48 Connectors 48 Indicators 48 Other Parts 48 Terms 50 CAUTIONS 51 SPECIFICATIONS 53 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 53 ESPAÑOL 54 FOR SERVI...

Page 8: ...lly 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 when discharging is complete CHG charge indicator Marks To AC outlet Hook on Push in BATT RELEASE REFRESH in...

Page 9: ...not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should blink during recharging If not contact your nearest J...

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: ...ht 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 settings YEAR MONTH DA...

Page 12: ...ight bar to the correct setting T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen NOT...

Page 13: ...ing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor 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 reco...

Page 14: ... 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 1 2 2 3 Recording Start ...

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: ...locked Shooting while watching the viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked 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...

Page 17: ...hen the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END 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 th...

Page 18: ... viewability Z pg 19 and press the Recording Start Stop button REC appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the...

Page 19: ...rson you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD 1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on S...

Page 20: ...except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU 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 NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set th...

Page 21: ... Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise may appear during Retake This is normal FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION 1 Press P STABILIZER appears n To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is ex...

Page 22: ...wn in the illustration at left 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 ...

Page 23: ...ed 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 25 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode Z pg 25 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER n The vi...

Page 24: ... 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 Fade Wipe Z pg 26 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 S...

Page 25: ...IA 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 27 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie Dial LCD monitor Mode symbol Viewfinder indication Twilight TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected ...

Page 26: ... mode ENGAGE FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE 1 Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains START OR END RECORDING 2 Press Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out TO CANCEL ...

Page 27: ...aged The mode s name is displayed for approx 2 seconds then disappears MAX To record a subject in a dark lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This ...

Page 28: ... but also in French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in TITLE LANG in the Menu screen Z pg 29 31 SELECT PRESET TITLE 1 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY No display OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS Title display RECORDING Advanced Features cont TITLE...

Page 29: ...NU Jog Dial so 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...

Page 30: ...a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used Z pg 12 This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions When an object ...

Page 31: ...disappear then displays color bars By recording color bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE While the color bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factor...

Page 32: ...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 cloth or wait for it to...

Page 33: ...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 repeat th...

Page 34: ...o 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 adjusted NOTES ...

Page 35: ...rent color 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 white balance is being stored in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete CLOSE MENU 4 Press th...

Page 36: ...een 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 MENU MENU 4MENU END FOCUS E...

Page 37: ...on or 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 i...

Page 38: ...d the tape during Stop mode NOTES 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 When the Power Switch is set to PLAY 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 The playback picture can also be viewed ...

Page 39: ...rom the speaker Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking Manual Tracking is also available ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING 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 ...

Page 40: ... 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 41: ...R 3 Load 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 at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES Dur...

Page 42: ...nectors 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...

Page 43: ...s Play 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 Recor...

Page 44: ... wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS 3 Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 5 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE 6 Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong c...

Page 45: ...etely 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 Sw...

Page 46: ... of the camcorder The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any...

Page 47: ... 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 tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loade...

Page 48: ...48EN INDEX cont 3 2 o W E p U I Q 1 q w R e r t y Y i u T O 0 8 9 7 4 5 6 ...

Page 49: ...HT Dial Z pg 39 q VOLUME Dial Z pg 39 Connectors w DC IN Jack Z pg 9 The jacks e to y are located beneath the jack cover e 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 wit...

Page 50: ... 25 I Insert Cassette pg 13 Instant Titles pg 28 J Journalistic shooting pg 19 L LCD monitor Viewfinder indications pg 47 M Manual Focus pg 33 N ND Effect Mode pg 25 Nega Posi Mode pg 25 P Picture Stabilizer pg 21 Playback pg 38 Program AE with Special Effects pg 24 25 Provided Accessories pg 6 Q Quick Review pg 21 R Recording Advanced Features pg 24 37 Recording pg 16 Recording Start Stop pg 16 1...

Page 51: ... 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 52: ... 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 extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens...

Page 53: ...ize 4 diagonally measured GR AXM670 3 diagonally measured GR AXM270 LCD system LCD TFT active matrix system VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connector Speaker 20 mm round x 1 monaural 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 consu...

Page 54: ... batería en el adaptador como se muestra en la ilustración arriba Luego presione REFRESH El indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado BATERIA CARGA DESCARGA BN V12U aprox 1 h 10 m aprox 3 h 30 m BN V18U aprox 1 h 40 m aprox 5 h 30 m BN V22U aprox 2 h 10 m aprox 7 h BN V25U aprox 2 h 40 m aprox 10 h Tiempo de grabación aproximado unidad mi...

Page 55: ...cierre a 45 grados aprox O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak Z P 41 2 1 Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC 1 Deslice la perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo 2 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en CAMERA El indicador de alim...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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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Page 60: ...GR AXM670 GR AXM270 COPYRIGHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U Printed in Japan 0198MKV UN YP JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 ...