VIDEOCAMARA VHS COMPACTO CÂMERA VHS COMPACTA ENGLISH GR-AXM88UM COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER Compact VHS VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL GR-AXM88UM INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
EN Dear Customer, Warning on lithium battery 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. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
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. ATTENTION: Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions.
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 REMEMBER Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 19) The Logical Choice Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 24) The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 18) Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 20) Zoom-in 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 EN GETTING STARTED 7 8 Power ...............................................................................................8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ................................................. 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ........................................................................ 10 Date/Time Setting ............................................................................. 11 Tape Length Setting .............................................................
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 NOTES: Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator RETAKE (R/F) FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: Power zoom lever NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom. 1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”. 2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.
EN 19 Video Light When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the scene by using the built-in video light. 1 LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required. ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. OFF : Turns off the light. •The video light can be used with the camcorder’s power on. •It is recommended to set the white balance ( Z pg.
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 LOCK LCD monitor/ Viewfinder indication Auto Lock Mode Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock 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; Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B.
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 Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification. 1 PICTURE STABILIZER ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER Press PICTURE STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. •To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press PICTURE STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
EN Fade/Wipe [Ex. : Black Fader] 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 or when you enter Record–Standby mode. FADE IN 1 FADE OUT Function indication Fade/Wipe Mosaic Fader LCD monitor or viewfinder After 2 sec. 2 Fade/Wipe 3 BK SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION Press SEL. repeatedly until “ Fade/Wipe ” appears.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN LCD monitor or viewfinder Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. Wide mode LCD monitor or viewfinder Title Title indication No indication 1 2 3 Happy Birthday Our Vacation Merry Christmas A Special Day Happy Holidays Our New Baby Wedding Day 4 SET button SELECT FUNCTION Press SEL. repeatedly until “ Wide ” appears. ENGAGE WIDE MODE Press SET.
EN Character Generator MENU button FAR You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. NEAR 1 2 3 LCD monitor or viewfinder S. L X OFF OFF OFF 07 ON SET : MENU KEY A B C D E F G J K L M N O P Q T U V W X Y Z Ä À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø : . , ’ – / ! ? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I L I KE YOU k End Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU. ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Set Character”, then press NEAR. The Character Set menu appears.
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 29 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 4 LCD monitor or viewfinder G ai n U p T e l e Macro I n terval Ti mer R ec Ti me JL I P I D N O . Tally S e t C h aracter D ate/ Ti me S .
EN 31 MENU Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO. Tally 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 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 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: 35 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 37 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. (RM-V700U, Z pg. 42).
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) A B To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors 3 Editing cable (optional, ø3.
EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder) 1 IN 3 IN OUT OUT 41 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. While editing, the R.A.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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: OPERATION: Transmitted beam effective area 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 (cont.) EN 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: Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. 1 2 3 POWER M-1:23:45 Tape Counter Insert editing indicator 4 LCD monitor or viewfinder 5 6 7 START/STOP REW OR Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.
EN Audio dubbing indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder e 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. 44) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an external microphone if connected). 1 2 To MIC (capped) Microphone PLAY PAUSE A.
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 47 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 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ 5* 6 Disp. 18min REC SP T30 Sepia 1min 1/2s 49 AUTO P AUSE APS ON TAPE END – 05 MWB INDEX Merry Christmas DEC 25. 97 AM 10 : 24 : 56 %* ^ & * ( ) q w LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications 1 * Cassette Warning/Remaining Tape Time ......................................... Z pg. 15 When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette ( ) Warning blinks.
INDEX Controls EN 3 5 79 T 2 4 6 0 ! r 8 1 u i U E Y % g @ # * a e ( q ) w h ty O P I oQp W^ & f R d s $
EN 51 Controls Connectors 1 MONITOR OPEN Switch .................... Z pg. 16 2 REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 34 u J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q w e r t y RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 18 FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 34 RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 18 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 34 STOP Button ..........................
INDEX Terms EN A M AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 33, 43 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 45 Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 28 Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 22 Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 21 Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 21 Manual Focus ......................................... pg.
CAUTIONS EN 53 Battery Packs 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 use near flammable or explosive materials.
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 Light 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 : 7.4 W :3W : NTSC-type : FM recording : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard cassette : : 33.
VIDEOCAMARA VHS COMPACTO CÂMERA VHS COMPACTA ENGLISH GR-AXM88UM COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER Compact VHS VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL GR-AXM88UM INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
