GR-AXM17 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. CONTENTS GETTING STARTED RECORDING/PLAYBACK AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 5~9 9 ~ 10 BASIC FEATURES 10 ~ 12 MENU SETTINGS 12 ~ 15 REFERENCES 16 ~ 18 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 2 Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:14 AM PROVIDED ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES • Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BNV400U • Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes TC-40/ 30/20 • Active Carrying Bag CB-V75 • Cassette Adapter C-P8U AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V16U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS • This camcorder 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 anywhere. • Use the JVC BN-V10U/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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 4 Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:14 AM The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States.
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. Eyepiece 51 2 34 During shooting $ Connector Cover % & ( Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder 6 7 ) 5 8 Cassette holder ! " # 9 Viewfinder 90 ? 180 + Turn the gear to take up slack Speaker ~ LCD monitor - , Erase protection tab Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording .
GETTING STARTED GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 6 Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:14 AM 1 • MENU Wheel [–, +]............................... pg. 8 • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +].......................... pg. 14 • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.].......... pg. 10 • TRACKING Wheel [–, +]..................... pg. 10 2 5- Second Recording Button [5 SEC. REC]...................................... pg. 10 3 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ...................... pg. 10 ; Tape Length Indicator ........................... pg.
Using the Battery Pack GETTING STARTED Perform step 1) of “Charging the Battery Pack”. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Hook on Battery Pack Push in Power Switch BATTERY RELEASE Switch Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN-V10U 100 80 BN-V12U (optional) 105 85 BN-V20U (optional) 170 140 BN-V400U (optional) 400 330 Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step 2) of “Charging the Battery Pack”).
GETTING STARTED GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 8 Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:14 AM • To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME DISP. ( pg. 15) in SYSTEM MENU 1. • The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the date/time as necessary before you start shooting.
Shoulder Strap Attachment Cassette holder Thread the strap through the eyelet 5, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 5, making sure the strap is not twisted. Adjust the length. ( 180° 5 90° ~ Erase protection tab RECORDING Set REC MODE, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME. ( pg. 12 – 15, “MENU SETTINGS”) 1) Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch # to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button ".
BASIC FEATURES GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 10 Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:14 AM • • • • To turn on again, set the Power Switch # to “OFF”, then to “ ”, “ ” or “PLAY”. When the Power Switch # is set to “ ”, “ ” or “PLAY”, and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power. The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut), on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV ( pg.
• Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders. Connections To A TV/VCR 1) Make sure all units are turned off. 2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If using both TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to the TV input. 3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. • Use the AC Adapter as the power supply. • Be sure to lower the TV volume to its minimum to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.
MENU SETTINGS GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 12 Monday, December 20, 2004 5:20 PM • During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen. Using The Cassette Adapter (Optional) Use this to play back an VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on VHS VCR. 1) Slide the latch 1 to open the compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door 2.
TOP MENU B/W:MONO : Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in CAMERA MENU for a classic look. B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish tint. R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish tint. SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting. NEGAPOSI: The colours of a picture are reversed. MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern. STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture horizontally.
MENU SETTINGS GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 14 Monday, December 20, 2004 5:20 PM CAMERA MENU • White balance cannot be used when the “SEPIA” or “B/W:MONO” mode ( pg. 13, “Digital Effects”) is activated. TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles in 4 different languages. Change the language in “LANGUAGE” in “TITLE SETUP” in CAMERA MENU. • ] shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected. TITLE SETUP Adjust the settings for TITLE.
3) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel 1 to display the bright level indicator _. 4) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel 1 until the appropriate brightness is reached. After the BRIGHT Wheel 1 is released, the indicator soon disappears and adjustment is completed. • This function is cancelled when the power is turned off or when the cassette is ejected. • To use this function, it is recommended that SCROLL in TITLE SETUP ( pg. 14) be set to “OFF”. INT. TIME DATE/TIME DISP. You can record sequentially at preset time spans.
TROUBLESHOOTING GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 16 Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:14 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. • This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder. The tape is running, but there is no playback picture. • The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.
CAUTIONS When 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 JVC dealer.
CAUTIONS GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 18 Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:14 AM LCD Monitor 1) To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT… … push it strongly or apply any shocks. … place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2) To prolong service life… … avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3) Beware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions: • While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
SPECIFICATIONS Pickup Lens Camcorder General Format Power source : VHS NTSC standard : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 6 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Viewfinder on : 3.5 W LCD monitor on : 4.3 W Filter diameter Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD monitor Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette Tape speed SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips) EP : 11.12 mm/sec.
ESPAÑOL — ALIMENTACIÓN GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 20 Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:14 AM Uso de La Batería ESPAÑOL — ALIMENTACIÓN Efectúe el paso 1) de “Carga de La Batería”. Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: min) Enganche. Batería Empuje.
• Durante la carga o descarga, la cámara de video no puede ser operada. • No es posible efectuar la carga o descarga si se utiliza un tipo de batería equivocado. • Cuando efectúe la carga de la batería por primera vez o después de un largo periodo de almacenamiento, la lámpara CHARGE $ puede no se encender. Retire la batería de la cámara de video, luego intente la carga nuevamente.
ESPAÑOL — GUIA PARA OPERACIÓN RAPIDA GR-AXM17-EN.fm Page 22 Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:14 AM GRABACIÓN REPRODUCCIÓN 1) Retire el cubreobjetivo. Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación # en “ ” o “ ” mientras presiona el botón de bloqueo " localizado en el conmutador. Filmación utilizando el visor: Asegúrese que el monitor LCD esté cerrado y bloqueado. Filmación utilizando el monitor LCD: Asegúrese que el monitor LCD esté completamente abierto.
TERMS A P AC Adapter ................................................... pg. 7 Animation Recording .................................. pg. 15 Auto Date Record ....................................... pg. 15 Auto/Manual Focus ..................................... pg. 10 Auto Shut Off ................................................ pg. 9 Picture Stabilizer ........................................ pg. 14 Playback ....................................................... pg. 9 Program AE with Special Effects...
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