COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX655 Compact VHS For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial Nos. of the GR-AX655U camcorder and the AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger. The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the GR-AX655U, and the AA-V11U. INSTRUCTIONS Model No. GR-AX655U AA-V11U Serial No.
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 pg. 7). • 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 . . . .....
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal 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 instructions.
USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.
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. 8) 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, Z P. 11) To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice Intelligent Function Control (Z P. 18 – 25) F1 SEL F2 The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom (Z P. 15) Zoom-in Program AE with Special Effects (Z P. 16) 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 T T T T W W W W Zoom-out Random Assemble Editing (Z P.
CONTENTS Power ..................................................................................... 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion........................................ 10 Date/Time Settings ................................................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 11 Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting .............................................. 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............................
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 1 2 END indicator 3 REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator 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 colors 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 for clock operation 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-EP recording mode and T20•30•40 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.
Remote Control Unit RM-V700U (optional) The RM-V700U Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible. To operate, point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor.
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. 8) ● Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 11) ● Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12) 1 POWER 2 Start/Stop Tape remaining time indicator 119MIN 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. MIN.....
RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: PURPOSE: Zoom indicator Zoom-in T T T T W W W W Zoom-out OPERATION: NOTES: RETAKE FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: Power zoom switch NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: START/STOP VISS NOTES: RM-V700U (optional) Zooming Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the 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 Program 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 INDICATION A AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock M AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock.
White balance mode indicator No indication (Auto) MWB White Balance Adjustment 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 is in various shades of the same color. •When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.
RECORDING Advanced Features Video Light When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the scene by using the built-in video light. 1 LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF DANGER: n The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot. n When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm (1 ft.
F1 button F2 button Fader This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode. F1 SEL F2 Function SEL. button 1 PROGRAM AE select dial 2 3 SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “FADER” appears to the right of F1. ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE Press F1 to engage the Fade–Standby mode. “FADER”appears in the viewfinder.
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-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.
F1 button Manual Focus F2 button NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. F1 SEL F2 Function SEL. button F1 FOCUS F2 EXP. 1 SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. repeatedly 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. repeatedly 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.
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 color 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. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. DISPLAY 1 F1 TITLE F2 DISP. 2 SELECT DISPLAY Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “DISP.
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 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 IN PAR I S, FR CHARACTER SET MODE screen SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “DISP.
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, OUR VACATION, MERRY CHRISTMAS, A SPECIAL DAY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, OUR NEW BABY, 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 RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. 1 START/STOP INT. TIME REC TIME RM-V700U (optional) 2 3 4 ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open, set the power switch to CAMERA.
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: NOTE: You need the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) 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 Compartment door 2 3 4 Sliding latch Compact video cassette Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one “AA(R6)” 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.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback PLAY/PAUSE STOP NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “BASIC CONNECTIONS” (Z pg. 29 ). 1 FF REW 2 3 4 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. 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.
PLAYBACK Features TRACKING COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: REW FF STOP FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: REW OPERATION: FF PLAY PAUSE RM-V700U (optional) NOTES: 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.
EDITING Power switch Tape Dubbing 1 EDIT PLAY/PAUSE 2 To EDIT Editing cable (optional 3.5 ø mini-plug cable) To Remote PAUSE To AUDIO out To VIDEO out 3 Audio and Video cable (optional) 4 To AUDIO IN To VIDEO IN 5 6 VCR (Recording deck) 7 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. (See “NOTES” below for details.
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MBR SET VCR. CTL. 0 1 VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME (A) (B) PHILIPS 1 2 3 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 RCA 9 2 9 4 6 6 6 3 9 ` SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1 TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 ZENITH 1 6 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to the chart at left, press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).
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 1 To EDIT Editing cable (optional 3.
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder) 1 IN OUT 3 IN 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. NOTE: You need the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. 1 2 3 POWER M-0:12:34 Tape Counter Insert editing indicator 4 Viewfinder 5 6 SELECT MODE Set the power switch to PLAY.
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. 36) 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. ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A.
USER MAINTENANCE LENS COVER open/close switch 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. Set to “POWER OFF”. Cleaning The Camcorder BATT. RELEASE 1 EJECT 2 PUSH 3 Remove. 4 5 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly ( Z pg. 8). ● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 8). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected ( Z pg. 9). 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 1 PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. Z pg. 16 2 F1 [Function 1] Button ........................ Z pg. 18 3 PUSH Button ....................................... Z pg. 11 4 Function SEL. Button ........................... Z pg. 18 5 F2 [Function 2] Button ........................ Z pg. 18 6 EJECT Switch ....................................... Z pg. 11 7 Diopter Adjustment ............................. Z pg. 11 8 Power Zoom Switch ............................ Z pg. 15 9 BATT.
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 DEC 25.96 AM 10 : 55 () q w Viewfinder Indications 1 , 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator ................ Z pg. 16 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 ...................................
INDEX Terms A N AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 9 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 27 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 37 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 23 Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 20 Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 16 Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 16 ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg.
CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions DANGER: Video Light • The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. • Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot. • When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm (1 ft.) between the video light and people or object. • Do not us e near flammable or explosive materials.
NOTE: It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Range Specifications Charging .......................................... 10°C to 35°C Operation ........................................ 0°C to 40°C Storage ............................................. –10°C to 30°C NOTES: ● Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C. ● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption Video light off Video light Signal system Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time (max.) SP EP VIDEO : VHS NTSC standard : DC 6V AUDIO : FM recording : Converted sub-carrier direct recording * Conforms to VHS standard : cassette AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11U) : 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips) : 11.12 mm/sec.
ESPAÑOL Alimentación Indicador CHG. (carga) Marcas Al tomacorriente de alterna Indicador POWER Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más apropiada. NOTAS: ● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible. ● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada. ● No utilice la unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro equipo.
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC. ALIMENTACION INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEOEO Enganche. 1 EJECT (eyección) 1 2 Empuje. 3 BATT. RELEASE (extracción de la batería) Utilización de la batería 1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para carga: Z P. 8) 2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar. PUSH (presione) 2 Inserte.
FOR SERVICING HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period") PARTS 1 YR LABOR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
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