JVC GR-AXM250, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ation temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to and press the MENU Wheel 1 in while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Scr...

Page 2: ...quipped 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 V13U or AP V11U GR AXM250UC 3 11 03 10 24 AM 2 ...

Page 3: ... 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 appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety cautio...

Page 4: ...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 these instruct...

Page 5: ... Monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 9 10 17 Load A Tape pg 8 M Manual Focus pg 12 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 18 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 2...

Page 6: ...battery 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 85 45 85 45 140 80 330 195 LCD monitor on 75 40 75 40 125 75 300 180 USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC Adapter feature...

Page 7: ...nal AA V15 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot 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 recommen...

Page 8: ...tab Some 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 p Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend it...

Page 9: ... 45 18 BRIGHT CONGRATULATIONS g f h d 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 During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 25 for Warning Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications Video light Microphone CONTROLS CONNECTORS ...

Page 10: ... Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here o Grip Strap pg 8 p Tripod Mounting Socket pg 8 Q Tape Remaining Time pg 21 W Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 E Video Light Indicator pg 13 R Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 12 T Digital Effect Indicator pg 24 Programme AE Indicator pg 24 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 23 Y Tape Length Indicator pg 20 U Z...

Page 11: ...YBACK 1 Load a tape pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch To start playback press 4 6 To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 4 6 To stop playback press 5 e Press 2 w to rewind or 3 to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing 2 w or 3 during playback holdin...

Page 12: ...subject is brightened 2 To cancel Backlight Compensation press BACK LIGHT e again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes or Using BACK LIGHT e may make the subject too bright resulting in a washed out or white image BACK LIGHT e cannot be used when the manual Exposure Control mode pg 18 is engaged Auto Manual Focus If co...

Page 13: ...he focus by using the manual focus pg 12 Auto Manual Focus then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator U moves during zoom Once the zoom level indiator U reaches the top all magnification from that point is through digital 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 en...

Page 14: ... indicator S turns green grey with a camcorder equipped with a black white view finder 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 normal playback resume...

Page 15: ...occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch 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...

Page 16: ...tment 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 screen To record on a...

Page 17: ...02 1 2 S 11 45 18 BRIGHT CONGRATULATIONS g f h d 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 During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 25 for Warning Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications Video light Microphone INSTRUCTI...

Page 18: ... go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4TO CAMERA MENU and press it CAMERA MENU EXPOSURE Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural backgrou...

Page 19: ...is turned off or the battery removed White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode pg 24 Digital Effects is activated TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles g shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected TITLE SETUP Adjust the settings for TITLE SIZE When LARGE is selected the title is twice enlarged vertically more than selected NORMAL Even if LA...

Page 20: ...nd bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect While the WIDE mode is engaged LARGE in the TITLE SETUP SIZE pg 19 CAMERA MENU cannot be selected TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used T20 20 minutes T30 30 minutes T35 35 minutes T40 40 minutes Tape remaining time Q is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected DISPLAY FULL Makes...

Page 21: ...INT TIME 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 Time Lapse REC MODE should be set to SP Please note that it is necessary to set the REC TIME Animation in the SYSTEM MENU before performing the INT TIME Time Lapse function Select the desired interval time and press the Recording ...

Page 22: ...rs and adjustment is completed DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch is set to or and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporar ily 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 dem...

Page 23: ... 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 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 scen...

Page 24: ...rks etc look more natural and dramatic In this mode the Auto Focus pg 12 and S LX pg 20 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 to while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears ...

Page 25: ...amcorder 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 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 power is exhauste...

Page 26: ... heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack...

Page 27: ...igh above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater in dusty places such as a beach 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 transpor tation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by h...

Page 28: ... F1 6 f 2 7 mm to 43 2 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 Electronic viewfin...