CONTENTS COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX210 GETTING STARTED 6 Power ................................... 6 Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion .................... 8 Date/Time Settings .................... 8 Viewfinder Adjustment ................ 9 Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting ................................... 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....... 9 Grip Adjustment ...................... 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ......... 10 Tripod Mounting ......................
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z cover page). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . ..
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BNV25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.
MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice Intelligent Function Control (Z P. 16 – 23) F1 SEL F2 PAL The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Programme AE with Special Effects (Z P. 14) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter n 15 sec. Self Timer 12x Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom (Z P. 13) Zoom-in T T T T W W W W Zoom-out Random Assemble Editing (Z P.
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Hook on. 1 EJECT 1 2 Push in. 3 PUSH 2 Insert. BATT. RELEASE Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z P. 6) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. 1 Slide EJECT. 2 Insert a video cassette. 3 Press PUSH. (For more details, To remove the battery pack Z P. 9) Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only specified power supply. ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK CHG. (charge) indicator Marks POWER indicator To AC outlet END indicator REFRESH switch 1 2 REFRESH indicator 3 SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Charge marker **CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. NOTES: ● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion A This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date/time settings. 1 2 3 –/+ SET 4 5 SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit. OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab. REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the battery out.
SP-LP recording mode and T30•45 tape length select button Viewfinder Adjustment 1 2 3 POSITION VIEWFINDER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability (see illustration at left). SELECT MODE Set the power switch to CAMERA. ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting 1 Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 2 Recording Start/Stop button 3 EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom switch. Refasten the Velcro strip.
RM-V20U Remote Control Unit The RM-V20U (optional) permits VCR functions to be controlled from a distance. When using the RM-V20U, connect its cable to the camcorder’s REMOTE jack. * Before use, refer to the RM-V20U instruction booklet. To REMOTE 0 ! @ # $ % 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ^ & 8 9 Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s power switch set to “CAMERA”. 1 LED indicator Lights when a signal is transmitted. 2 KEY-LOCK switch Switching to “;” turns off the remote control unit’s power.
RECORDING Basic Recording LENS COVER SWITCH NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (Z pg. 6) ● Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 9) ● Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10) 1 POWER 2 Start/Stop button Tape remaining time indicator 89MIN 1MIN (Blinking) 3 ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens cover, then set the power switch to CAMERA. 2MIN (Blinking) 4 MIN.....
RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: PURPOSE: Zoom indicator Zoom-in OPERATION: T T T T W W W W Zoom-out NOTES: RETAKE FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: Power zoom switch NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: START/STOP VISS RM-V20U (optional) GR-AX210EK-2 13 NOTES: Zooming To vary the length of the focal lens and produce zoom in/out effect. Zoom In 1) Pull the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out 2) Push the switch up toward “W”.
RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the desired indication appears in the viewfinder. The mode is activated about 1 second later. DIAL SYMBOL LOCK VIEWFINDER A AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock M AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re-enables controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock.
White Balance Adjustment White balance mode indicator No indication (Auto) MWB 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 following conditions: •When an object is in various shades of the same colour. •When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.
RECORDING Advanced Features INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL Group 1 F1 FADER F2 CINEMA F1 FADER F2 CINEMA SEL. Group 2 F1 FOCUS F2 EXP. Viewfinder SEL. Group 3 F1 TITLE F2 This feature makes it easier for you to make selections during the following modes: Fader, Cinema, Manual Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display, and Instant Title. DISP. SEL. F1 button F2 button 1 2 F1 3 SEL F2 PREPARATION Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except LOCK. SELECT MODE Press Function SEL.
Cinema mode Cinema This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. 1 2 3 GR-AX210EK-2 17 SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. until “CINEMA” appears to the right of F2. ENGAGE CINEMA MODE Press F2. RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN Press F2 again while “CINEMA” appears next to F2 in the viewfinder. 96.10.
RECORDING Advanced Features Focusing Auto Focus Focus detection zone F1 F2 The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene. •When illumination is low.* •When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.
F1 button Manual Focus F2 button NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. F1 SEL F2 Function SEL. button F1 FOCUS F2 EXP. 1 SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the right of F1. ADJUST FOCUS Power zoom switch Viewfinder 2 2 A TO FARTHER SUBJECT While holding down F1, slide the power zoom switch to T. The Manual Focus indications “ appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3.
RECORDING Advanced Features F1 button Exposure Control F2 button This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually. F1 SEL F2 Function SEL. button F1 FOCUS F2 EXP. 1 2 Power zoom switch Viewfinder SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. until “EXP.” appears to the right of F2. BRIGHTEN IMAGE While holding down F2, slide the power zoom switch to T. The Exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder. OR . . .
F1 button F2 button Date/Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles. F1 SEL F2 NOTE: Function SEL. button You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. DISPLAY 1 F1 TITLE F2 DISP. 2 SELECT DISPLAY Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right of F2.
RECORDING Advanced Features –/+ SET Character Generator 1 2 3 4 CHARACTER SET MODE screen SET CHAR IN PARIS, FRANCE CHARACTER SET MODE A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù ÑÆØ Å & : . , ' - / ! ? ¿k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right of F2. SET CHARACTER OR TITLE Press F2 until “SET CHAR” or a previously stored title appears in the viewfinder. ACCESS CHARACTER MODE SCREEN Press SET.
Example of Character Generator & Title The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. The preset titles appear in this order: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, OUR FAMILY, MOVIE STAR, PARTY TIME, MERRY CHRISTMAS, WEDDING DAY, CONGRATULATIONS.
RECORDING Advanced Features Tally lamp PROGRAM AE Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/ Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: You need the optional RM-V20U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
Animation Time-Lapse Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of 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. NOTE: You need the optional RM-V20U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. + 1 VCR 2 Compartment door 3 4 Sliding latch Compact video cassette Reels INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the illustration at left.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the optional Audio and Video cables. To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors Audio and Video cables (optional) A If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback PLAY/PAUSE STOP NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “BASIC CONNECTIONS” (Z pg. 27 ). 1 FF REW 2 3 4 LOAD A CASSETTE Load as you did in the recording procedure. SELECT MODE Set the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator lights. PLAYBACK Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV. STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP.
PLAYBACK Features TRACKING COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: REW FF STOP FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: REW FF PLAY PAUSE FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: RM-V20U (optional) NOTES: GR-AX210EK-2 29 Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen. 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture. ● To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously.
EDIT EDITING Tape Dubbing PLAY/PAUSE Power switch 1 2 To EDIT To AUDIO out To VIDEO out Editing cable (provided) To Remote PAUSE Audio and Video cable (optional) If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. To AUDIO IN To VIDEO IN 3 4 5 6 7 VCR (Recording deck) CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. If you have a Remote PAUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect it to the camcorder and the VCR.
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 MBR SET VCR. CTL.
EDITING (cont.) REW/FF CANCEL IN/OUT R.A. EDIT PLAY/PAUSE STOP 2 3 PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to PLAY. PREPARE VCR Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions). SELECT SCENES To EDIT 1 Editing cable (provided) To AUDIO and VIDEO out connector Audio and Video cable (optional) To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder) 1 IN 3 IN OUT OUT 2 IN OUT 1 EDITED TAPE (VCR) EDIT STOP 2 3 ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.
EDITING (cont.) COUNTER R/M Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. 1 2 3 POWER M-0:12:34 4 Tape Counter Insert editing indicator 5 Viewfinder 6 SELECT MODE Set the power switch to PLAY. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.
Audio dubbing indicator Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). ** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure (Z pg. 34) before continuing. Viewfinder 1 Mic 2 3 FIND EDIT-IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start.
USER MAINTENANCE LENS COVER open/close switch BATT. RELESE After Use 1 2 3 4 5 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH. Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly ( Z pg. 6). ● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 6). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected ( Z pg. 7). No power is supplied. RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. ● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.) Recording does not start.
INDEX Controls Controls 0 ! @ # $% 1 PROGRAM AE Select Dial ................ ( Z pg. 14) 2 F1 [Function 1] Button ...................... ( Z pg. 16) 3 PUSH Button ....................................... ( Z pg. 9) 4 Function SEL. Button ......................... ( Z pg. 16) 5 F2 [Function 2] Button ...................... ( Z pg. 16) 6 EJECT Switch ....................................... ( Z pg. 9) 7 Diopter Adjustment ............................. ( Z pg. 9) 8 Power Zoom Switch ......................
INDEX Viewfinder 6 78 9 T F1 1 2 3 4 5 s MWB W 0 ! 30 M I N T 30 SP FADER F2 C INEMA REC P AUSE SPORTS LENS COVER INDEX FADER 1 4S 5MIN @ # $ % ^ & * MERRY CHR ISTMAS 10 : 55 25. 12. 96 () q w Viewfinder Indications 1 , 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator .............. (Z pg. 14) Displayed at 2 for approx. 3 seconds when the 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another. Then only the indicator remains at 1 . Focus Indicator ................................. (Z pg.
INDEX Terms A N AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 7 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 25 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 35 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 21 Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 18 Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 14 Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 14 ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg.
CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions • When the RM-V20U (remote control), C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. • Use only the following batteries: RM-V20U ................................. R03(AAA) size C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... R6(AA) size Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode. 1.
CAUTIONS (cont.) 2. Avoid using the unit . . . .... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. .... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a 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 extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . ....
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption Signal system Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed SP LP Recording time Max. SP : : : : VHS PAL standard DC 6V 5.7 W PAL-type : FM recording : Converted sub-carrier direct recording *Conforms to VHS *standard : VHS-C cassette : 23.39 mm/sec : 11.
GR-AX210 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT© 1995 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. GR-AX210EK-2 44 EK Printed in Japan 1195TOV UN VP 96.10.
