COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AXM2 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. INSTRUCTIONS Model No. Serial No.
EN 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 . . . .
EN 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. 3 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
EN 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 EN INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE SUPPLY POWER Hook on. 1 EJECT 2 2 Push in. BATT. RELEASE PUSH 1 Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. 3 4 MONITOR OPEN 1 Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor. • Open to an angle of over 45 degrees.
MAJOR FEATURES EN LCD Color Monitor (Z pg. 16) REMEMBER The Logical Choice 180° 90° The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 18) Zoom-in Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 20) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Zoom-out Random Assemble Editing (Z pg.
CONTENTS 36 Tape Dubbing ........................................................................... 36 Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)................................................ 37 USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX 40 41 43 LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................................................. 43 Controls ................................................................................. 44 Connectors.............................................................................
GETTING STARTED EN Power CHG. (charge) indicator This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Marks POWER indicator To AC outlet NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only specified power supply. ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. END indicator CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator 2 3 Hook on. 1 2 Push in. BATT.
EN 9 **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.) EN Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. A 1 2 3 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.
EN NEAR Date/Time Setting 1 MENU FAR 11 2 3 4 SELECT MODE First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION Press – to move the highlight bar down to “DATE/ TIME”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time screen appears. SET DATE/TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct setting appears.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN T20•30•40 tape length select button Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. 1 SP-EP recording mode button SET TAPE LENGTH Press T20•30•40 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T20 = 20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP). NOTE: The tape remaining time (Z pg.
EN 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 2 4 1 1 3 5 2 3 4 Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear 5 OPEN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. CLOSE LCD MONITOR First make sure the holder is closed.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 Recording Start/Stop button 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 lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
RECORDING Basic Recording *- - -MIN (Now calculating) 120MIN 119MIN Power indicator 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. 12) ● Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 14) 1 3MIN 2MIN (Blinking) 1MIN (Blinking) 0MIN (Blinking) 2 Tally lamp NOTES: First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) EN Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 15). LENS COVER Switch 2 Start/Stop Power indicator 3 MONITOR OPEN START SHOOTING Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best viewability (Z pg. 17) and press the Recording Start/Stop button. •The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress, and “ REC ” appears in the LCD monitor.
EN 17 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. 1 2 OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Self-recording You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.
RECORDING Basic Features EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: Zoom-in OPERATION: Zoom-out Zoom indicator Power zoom lever NOTES: Zooming Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in/out effect. Zoom In 1) Push the power zoom lever down toward “T”. Zoom Out 1) Push the lever up toward “W”. ● The further the power zoom lever is pushed, the faster the zoom speed becomes. ● Focusing may become unstable during zooming.
EN RETAKE (R/F) FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: 19 Quick Review To check the end of the last recording. 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–Standby mode. • Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. Retake To re-record certain segments. 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode.
RECORDING Advanced Features EN Program AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial. After 1 sec. SEPIA 1 LCD monitor or viewfinder SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. •The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for approx. 1 second.
EN Dial symbol LCD monitor/ Viewfinder indication SEPIA Dial symbol Mode LCD monitor/ Viewfinder indication Sepia SPORTS 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. 24) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. TWILIGHT Twilight Twilight Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Focusing Auto Focus Focus detection zone NEAR FAR 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.
EN 23 Manual Focus FAR NEAR NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. Power zoom lever 1 SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS 2 To farther subject . . . Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3. To nearer subject . . . Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Fader FADE IN 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. FADE OUT 1 Function indication LCD monitor or viewfinder FADE 2 FADE Fade-Standby indication 3 SET button 4 SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION Press SEL. repeatedly until “ FADE ” appears.
EN Instant Titles SEL. button SET button MENU button FAR NEAR 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.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Date/Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected color monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles. SET SEL. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. DISPLAY LCD monitor or viewfinder DISP.
EN 27 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) 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. In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment. SET SEL.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MENU FAR NEAR This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. 1 2 3 PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO. SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME 4 S.LX OFF OFF OFF 07 END :MENU KEY GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO.
EN 29 MENU GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO. S.LX To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux) NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Self-Timer MENU FAR You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop button 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. NEAR NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
EN 31 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.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN 1 2 POWER PLAY/PAUSE FF STOP DISPLAY 3 4 LOAD A CASSETTE First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press 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 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator lights. PLAYBACK Press PLAY/PAUSE.
PLAYBACK Features FF STOP EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: REW PLAY/PAUSE COUNTER R/M FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: 33 Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback. 1) Press either +/– button as many times as necessary for best picture. ● To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both + and – buttons simultaneously.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections EN 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: When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN 35 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.
EDITING EN Tape Dubbing PLAY/PAUSE 1 2 3 4 When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors 5 6 Audio and Video cable (optional) To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR (Recording deck) 7 CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder’s Power switch to “PLAY”, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SET REMOTE/VCR CODE Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the optional RM-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
EDITING (cont.) EN 2 REW/FF STOP PLAY/PAUSE IN/OUT CANCEL R.A. EDIT 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 2 Open the cover To AUDIO and VIDEO out connectors Audio and Video cable (optional) To J terminal (JLIP) Editing cable (optional, ø3.
EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder) 1 IN 3 IN OUT OUT 39 2 IN OUT 1 2 EDITED TAPE (VCR) STOP 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.
USER MAINTENANCE EN LENS COVER open/close switch Set to “POWER OFF”. BATT. RELEASE PUSH EJECT After Use 1 2 3 4 5 6 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder. Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH. Close and lock the LCD monitor. Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover. Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Remove.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN SYMPTOM 41 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). The power suddenly goes off and doesn’t come back on by itself. ● The battery pack has completely discharged. ● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER The tape won’t eject. ● The battery pack is running low. ● If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT switch does not function. Some functions are not available. ● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”. 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.
INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder EN 1* 2* 3 4 8 9 0 18MIN REC SP 5 6* 7 T30 DISP. SEPIA LENS COVER FADE – 05 MWB P AUSE ! @ # $ 43 1MIN 1/2S TAPE END MERRY CHR ISTMAS DEC 25. 97 AM 10 : 24 %* ^ & * ( ) q w LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications 1 * Cassette Warning/Remaining Tape Time ......................................... Z pg. 15 When no cassette is inserted or when Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording, the Cassette ( )Warning blinks.
INDEX Controls EN 3 2 5 79 4 6 0 ! e 8 1 y R Q E % a @ # * I ( q ) w s rt Y U T uoi p^ & W P O $
EN 45 Controls Connectors 1 MONITOR OPEN Switch .................... Z pg. 16 2 REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 32 y J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q w e r t RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 19 FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 32 RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 19 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 32 STOP Button ............................
INDEX Terms EN A M AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 31 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 26 Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 22 Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 20 Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 20 Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 23 MBR Code Setting................................... pg.
CAUTIONS EN When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger 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 power cord 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 (cont.) EN Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. .... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Signal system Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time (max.) SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions (Including viewfinder) Viewfinder White balance adjustment Speaker : 6.7 W : NTSC-type : FM recording : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard cassette : : 33.35 mm/sec.
ESPAÑOL EN Indicador CHG. (carga) Marcas Indicador POWER Alimentación A la toma de corriente de CA Esta videocámara 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. Indicador END CARGA DE LA BATERIA Interruptor REFRESH Indicador REFRESH Enganche.
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA EN 51 Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC. ALIMENTACION INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO 1 Enganche. EJECT 2 2 Empuje. 3 4 BATT. RELEASE Utilización de la batería 1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería en la videocámara. (Procedimiento para carga: Z P. 8) 2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar. Para extraer la batería Deslice BATT.
FOR SERVICING EN 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 EN LIMITED WARRANTY 53 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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