ENGLISH CONTENTS COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AXM226 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2–3 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED RECORDING 4 6 – 13 14 – 29 Basic Recording .......................... 14 Basic Features ........................... 16 Zooming, Picture Stabilizer, 5-Sec. Recording, Quick Review, Retake, Advanced Features ......................
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 this product. Using This Instruction Manual •All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover. •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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”. 䡲 Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. 䡲 “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
EN How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
GETTING STARTED EN Power Hook on. 1 This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. 2 Push in. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Make sure the battery pack is attached to the camcorder. Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and push the battery in until it locks in place 2. •If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK” (墌 pg. 6). Approximate recording time (unit: min.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button 1 2 3 Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 2 3 3 2 180° 1 OFF AY M A PL 8 Set to “ “ ”. PAUSE ” or Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.
EN 9 Shoulder Strap Attachment 2 4 3 1 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4. Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Date/Time Settings MENU Wheel 1 2 3 Power Switch Display CAME RA ME NU 䊳 T O S Y S T EM ME NU F OCU S AU T O E X POS UR E AU T O M . W. B . AU T O Menu Screen S Y S TEM ME NU 䊳 NE X T R E C MOD E SP D . Z OOM 50x S Y S T EM ME NU 䊳 T O CAME RA ME NU R E C T I ME OF F I N T . T I ME OF F T E L E MACRO OF F T I T L E L ANG . E NG L I SH DA T E / T I ME D EMO MOD E OF F DATE / T I ME 2001 J UN 28 PM 8 : 2 0 ”. The power lamp Press the MENU Wheel in.
EN 11 Recording Mode Setting MENU Wheel Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 2 3 4 Power Switch Display REC MODE REC MODE Menu SP EP Set the Power Switch to “ comes on. ”. The power lamp Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “REC MODE” and press it. The REC MODE Menu appears. Select “SP” or “EP” by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Tape Length Setting MENU Wheel Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. Power Switch Display TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Menu T20 T30 T35 T40 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. 6 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen. EX I T T30 Tape length indicator Set the Power Switch to “ comes on.
EN EJECT Switch Cassette holder Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection tab Gear Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 2 3 4 5 Close Button 13 Open the LCD monitor fully. Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD monitor.
RECORDING Basic Recording EN NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 6) ● Load A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 13) ● Recording Mode Setting ( 墌 pg. 11) ● Tape Length Setting ( 墌 pg. 12) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) During shooting Power Switch Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
EN 15 NOTES: ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and then back to “ ” or “ ” to turn the camcorder on again. ● If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during recording), use the Retake function ( 墌 pg. 18) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it.
RECORDING Basic Features EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zooming: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. ● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.
EN 17 5Sec. Rec (5-Sec. Recording): 5 SEC. REC Button Set to “ ” or “ ”. Display PAUSE 5S 5 Sec. Rec mode indicator To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs. 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”. 2) During Record–Standby, press 5 SEC. REC. “ 5S” appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved. 3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) EN Quick Review: To check the end of the last recording. 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode. 2) Press 2 and release quickly. Tape is rewound for approx. 2 secondes and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. ● Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal. Quick Review (2) Button Set to “ ” or “ ”. Retake: To re-record certain segments.
RECORDING Advanced Features FADE/WIPE Button EN 19 Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end. 1 2 Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button 3 4 Set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press FADE/WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear. They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The effect is reserved.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN P.AE Button Program AE With Special Effects 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “ 3 To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF” appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds. ”. Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear. They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The mode is activated.
EN DIGIFECT Button 21 Digital Effects 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “ 3 To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds. ”. Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear. They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The mode is activated. Power Switch SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the WIDE mode (墌 pg.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. MENU Wheel Power Switch Display CAME RA ME NU 䊳 T O S Y S T EM ME NU F OCU S AU T O E X POS UR E AU T O 䊳 R E T URN SP EP EX I T S Y S T EM ME NU 䊳 NE X T R E C MOD E EP 50x D .
EN 23 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS CAMERA MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE Refer to “Focusing” (墌 pg. 28). Refer to “Exposure Control” (墌 pg. 27). M.W.B. Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (墌 pg. 29). S.LX MAX To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse.
EN SYSTEM MENU (cont.) RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (墌 pg. 12). DISPLAY FULL Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder during playback or recording. SIMPLE Make the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor/viewfinder during recording or playback: cassette warning, tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator (墌 pg.
EN Date/Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected color monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. You should have already performed the Date/ Time Setting procedure (墌 pg. 10). 1 2 3 4 5 MENU Wheel Power Switch DEC 2 5 . 0 1 AUTO DATE DEC 25. 01 (DATE) AM 10 : 25 : 00 (TIME) Set the Power Switch to “ 25 ”. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DATE/TIME DISP.” and press it.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The Power Switch is set to “ ”. ● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. ● The recording mode is set to “SP”. MENU Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button Animation You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time.
EN 27 Exposure Control MENU Wheel Power Switch Manual Exposure Screen 00 Exposure control level counter To brighten the image –06 –06 This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override it and make the adjustment manually. Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Focusing Focus detection zone AUTO FOCUS NOTES: ● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. ● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( 墌 pg. 16).
EN 29 White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN Stop (5) Button Rewind (2) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button BRIGHT Wheel Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker Set to “ ”. 1 2 Load a tape (墌 pg. 13). Set the Power Switch to “ ”. To start playback, press 4/6. •To stop playback, press 5. •Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: ● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “ ”.
PLAYBACK Features COUNTER R/M Button Stop (5) Button Rewind (2) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button TRACKING Wheel TBC Button Set to “ ”. EN 31 Tracking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Factory-preset is Auto Tracking. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx. 2 seconds. “MT” appears. 2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the noise bars disappear. ● To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING Wheel for approx.
PLAYBACK Connections And Tape Dubbing EN These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Basic Connection Use optional Video and Audio cables. To TV or VCR TV To Audio Input Audio cable (optional) To Audio Output To Video Input Video cable (optional) To Video Output VCR Connector cover* * When connecting the cables, open this cover. Connection For Tape Dubbing Use optional Video and Audio cables.
EN Basic Connections Tape Dubbing 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration (墌 pg. 32). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder. The cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
DETAILS ITEMS EN 35 NOTES ➪ Power (墌 pg. 6) ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. ❍ To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied.
EN SYMPTOM 37 POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear. ● Set “DISPLAY” to “FULL” in SYSTEM MENU (墌 pg. 24). 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. Some functions are not available. ● The Power Switch is set to “ ”. ● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN y ! @ # $ 1 2 3 4 w e u ( ) & q ^ 89 5 6 7 % t r * i 0 o p Q E W
EN 39 Controls Connectors 1 Stop Button [STOP] .............................. 墌 pg. 30 2 •Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ..... 墌 pg. 18 The connectors ( to q are located beneath the cover. ( Audio Output Connector [A] ................ 墌 pg. 32 ) Video Output Connector [V] ................ 墌 pg. 32 q DC IN Connector ............................... 墌 pg. 6, 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * •Quick Review Button [ R] ............ 墌 pg. 18 •Rewind Button [R] ............................. 墌 pg.
INDEX Indications EN Indications During Recording 1 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ $ # 2 3 4 5 T40 1 2 0M I N REC S P 444 TW I L I GH T +0 2 % ^ MWB P AU S E 5M I N 1 / 2S BR I GH T – – – – – – – –6– – – + CONGRA T U L A T I ON S D E C 2 5 . 0 1 AM 1 1 : 4 5 : 1 8 1 Tape Remaining Time .......................... 墌 pg. 35 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end. 2 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ 墌 pg. 11 3, 7 Digital Effect Indicator ..................... 墌 pg. 21 Displayed at 3 for approx.
EN Indications During Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 SP 4 –1 : 23 : 45 AT T BC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VO LUME 41 : Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded. TBC Indicator ...................................... 墌 pg. 31 Tape Counter ....................................... 墌 pg. 31 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ 墌 pg. 11 Tape Running Indicator 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 6 : Pause Tracking Indicator ................................ 墌 pg.
INDEX Terms EN A N AC Adapter ............................................................. pg. 6, 7 Animation Recording ................................................ pg. 26 Auto Date Record ..................................................... pg. 25 Auto Focus ................................................................ pg. 28 Auto Shut Off ...................................................... pg. 30, 35 ND Effect Mode ........................................................ pg.
CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA 䡲 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 (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.
EN For Your Maintenance 1. After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor. 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder’s lens. 2. Cleaning The Camcorder 1 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder Video General Format Power source : VHS NTSC standard : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 6 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Viewfinder on : LCD monitor on : 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 (W x H x D) Pickup Lens Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD monitor Speaker Connectors 4.0 W 4.
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