COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX730 GR-AX430 GR-AX230 Compact VHS (The camcorder illustrations appearing in the illustrations are of the GR-AX730.) For Customer Use: INSTRUCTIONS Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. 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. 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 Push in. BATT. RELEASE 1 3 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. 2 PUSH 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. 2 Insert a video cassette. 3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. (For more details, Z pg.
MAJOR FEATURES EN REMEMBER Integrated Auto Light (GR-AX730 only) (Z pg. 21) The Logical Choice 5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording) (Z pg. 19) 22x Optical Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 18) The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Zoom-in Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 22) Zoom-out 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 Program Manager II (Z pg.
CONTENTS 34 Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 34 Basic Connections ...................................................................... 35 Basic Playback ......................................................................... 36 Features ................................................................................ 37 TAPE DUBBING USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) 39 40 Random Assemble Editing .............................................
GETTING STARTED EN Power Marks To AC outlet CHG. (charge) indicator 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.
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 A Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 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 11 Date/Time Setting 1 2 Select Dial Viewfinder MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT 3 AUTO AUTO JAN 1.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST 4 DATE TIME 1998 JAN 1 PM 12:00 12-hour indication with AM or PM EXIT DATE/TIME Setting Menu 5 MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO DEC 25.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Recording Mode Setting SP/EP Recording Mode Button Set depending on your preference. 1 SET RECORDING MODE First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/EP Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times as the recording time.
EN 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 1 3 2 2 3 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide 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. NOTES: Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear ● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Power Zoom Button Grip Adjustment 1 2 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 Button. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment 3 1 1 2 2 3 Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
EN 15 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 2 1 1 3 2 ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of 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 isn’t twisted. ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1.
RECORDING Basic Recording EN LENS COVER Switch NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 14) Power indicator Power Switch Start/Stop Button 1 2 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.
EN Tape remaining time indicator 25MIN MIN (Now calculating) 120MIN 119MIN 3MIN 2MIN (Blinking) 1MIN (Blinking) 0MIN (Blinking) Start/Stop Button 4 17 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force. ● The displayed remaining time is approximate.
RECORDING Basic Features EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: Zoom-in OPERATION: Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO JAN 1. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST Menu Screen NOTE: ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW EXIT ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button.
EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: 5SEC. REC OPERATION: RETAKE (R/F) NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: Viewfinder NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: PAUSE 5S OPERATION: 5Sec. Rec mode indicator NOTE: 19 Quick Review To check the end of the last recording. 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record-Standby mode. n 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.
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) EN DATE/TIME FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: Display Select Dial NOTES: Date display Time display Date/Time display Auto Date Record mode Date-off mode (No display) Date display DEC 25.98 Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE Auto date record mode Time display DEC 25.98 PM10:50:00 Date/Time display DEC 25.
EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON NOTES: DANGER n The video light can become 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 for some time. n When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the video light and people or objects.
RECORDING Advanced Features EN Program AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SEPIA 1 SELECT MODE Turn the 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 for approx. 1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains. The mode is activated.
EN Dial symbol Viewfinder indication Mode LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock Dial symbol Viewfinder indication TWILIGHT 23 Mode Twilight Auto Mode Lock Twilight Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting. • In this mode the following controls are disabled; DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic.
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 fadeout works at recording end or when you enter RecordStandby mode. Fade-out Viewfinder 4EFFECT 1 After 2 sec. FADER ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode. •“ BK FADER” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then “FADER” disappears, and only “ BK ” remains.
EN 25 Super LoLux(Gain Up) Viewfinder 4S . LX After 2 sec. MAX Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting. 1 MAX OFF TITLE SUPER LOLUX OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS Instant Titles 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 Using Menu 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. 1 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder 2 MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT MOVIE MENU REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP TITLE LANG. JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE OFF OFF ON ENGLISH 07 OFF GR-AX730 only 3 4MENU END Menu Screen 2 TITLE LANG.
EN FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO Adjusts focus automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 28, 29). AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually (Z pg. 30). DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 11). TELE MACRO OFF ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Focus detection zone Auto Focus 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 29 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 14). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. Select Dial MENU Jog Dial 1 Viewfinder FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on “FOCUS”. ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN MENU 4MENU END ACCESS MENU SCREEN AUTO AUTO DEC 25.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually. 1 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder 2 MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO DEC 25.
EN Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Menu Screen M. W. B. Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. AUTO AUTO DEC 25.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB 31 M.W.B.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Self-Timer Recording Start/Stop Button 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. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
EN 33 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 Using The Cassette Adapter EN 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 INSERT BATTERY 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 EN 35 There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection To A VCR and Playback) When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. (GR-AX730 only) A (Editing, Dubbing NOTE: To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables (optional) To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN PLAY/PAUSE 1 FF REW 2 STOP 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 indicator lights. PLAY BACK Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears. STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP. Rewind or Fast-forward the tape Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.
PLAYBACK Features EN 37 Tracking AT This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available. 1 ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode. Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear. •To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears.
PLAYBACK Features (cont.) EN COUNTER R/M FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: PLAY/PAUSE REW FF NOTE: STOP FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: Still Playback To pause during playback. 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again. Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. Shuttle Search To allow high-speed search in either direction.
TAPE DUBBING EN 39 Tape Dubbing 1 PLAY/PAUSE 2 3 4 Power Switch When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. (GR-AX730 only) To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors 5 6 Audio and Video cables (optional) To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR (Recording deck) 7 CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) EN The 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.
EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: Transmitted beam effective area OPERATION: 15° 5m(16.4ft) 30 ° 15° Remote sensor 30° When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] 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 (MultiBrand Remote, Z pg. 40) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
EN 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 Open the cover A Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. B To J terminal (JLIP) Editing cable (optional, ø3.5 mini-plug cable) C A B To Remote PAUSE To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors C To Pause-In VCR (Recording deck) RM-V700U (optional) JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.) PLAY/PAUSE SELECT SCENES FF STOP 1 REW 2 3 RM-V700U (optional) FF PAUSE REW PLAY IN/OUT ON/OFF CANCEL IN 1 0:00:25 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER TOTAL IN 1 0:00:25 2 0:03:18 3 0:02:33 4 0:04:11 5 6 7 8 COUNTER TOTAL OUT -- : -- : -- 0:00:25 0:00:00 OUT 0:01:05 0:03:31 0:02:53 -- : -- : -- 0:04:11 0:01:13 4 5 ACCESS R.A.
EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Original tape (camcorder) 1 IN OUT 45 3 IN OUT 2 IN OUT 1 Edited tape (VCR) 2 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 the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order. While editing, the R.A.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX730 only) (cont.) EN 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. COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE REW FF STOP NOTE: Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
EN Audio dubbing indicator e4 M–0:05:20 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. 46) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in microphone. 1 Viewfinder Microphone 2 3 4 REW 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 EN LENS COVER Open/Close Switch Set to “POWER OFF”. BATT. RELEASE 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. Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover. Cleaning The Camcorder EJECT 1 2 PUSH Remove. CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN SYMPTOM POWER 49 POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 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.
EN SYMPTOM OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) The tape won’t eject. ● The battery pack is running low. Some functions are not available. ● The 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. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder. ● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
INDEX Indications EN 1 6 7 @ $ MERRY CHRISTMAS DEC 25.98 AM 11:45 :18 9 # 5 30MIN 4S. LX T30 REC SP 444 TWILIGHT NORM 01 LENS COVER MWB PAUSE 5MIN 1 4S TAPE END 8 ! 2 34 0 51 % & ( ^ * ) Viewfinder Indications 1 Cassette Warning/ Tape Remaining Time ......................... Z pg. 17 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks. When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning lights.
INDEX Controls EN 5 1 u 6 7 9 4 0 8 ! p ^ 2 3 y i o Q ) E @ #$ % ( T W q w er& * t R
EN 53 Controls Connectors 1 Power Zoom Button ........................... Z pg. 18 2 Select Dial ......................................... Z pg. 22 3 Multi-Function Control ) DC IN Jack ......................................... Z pg. 9 The jacks q to r are located beneath the jack 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ •EFFECT Button ................................. Z pg. 24 •WIDE Button ................................... Z pg. 24 •TITLE Button .................................... Z pg. 25 •SUPER LOLUX Button .....
INDEX Terms EN A N AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 33, 41 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 47 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 20 Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 28 Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 23 Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 23 ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg.
CAUTIONS EN 55 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 for some time. • When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm (1 ft.) between the video light and people or object. • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
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. This slackens the tape and can result in damage. ....
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption • GR-AX730 light on • GR-AX730 light off / GR-AX430 • GR-AX230 Signal system Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time (max.) SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight • GR-AX730 • GR-AX430 • GR-AX230 Dimensions (Including viewfinder) • GR-AX730/AX430 • GR-AX230 Viewfinder White balance adjustment 57 VIDEO : VHS NTSC standard : DC 6V : 7.
ESPAÑOL EN Marcas Indicador CHG. (carga) A la toma de corriente alterna Alimentación Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más apropiada. NOTAS: Interruptor REFRESH ● 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 EN 59 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 Enganche. 1 EJECT 2 Empuje. BATT. RELEASE 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.
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 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.
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) EN LIMITED WARRANTY 61 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.
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