User manual JVC GR-AX880EG-GR-AX880

[. . . ] COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX880 ENGLISH The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Compact VHS INSTRUCTIONS LYT0087-001B EN 2 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. Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. Using This Instruction Manual · All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( pg. [. . . ] Once it's reached, press PAUSE on the camcorder. When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. 5 6 7 START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR's Record mode. STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder. Audio and Video cables (provided) EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished. If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the cable adapter. (provided) To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR (Recording deck) 44 EN DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) SHOOTING MODE SNAPSHOT Set to "D. S. C. " Basic Shooting When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory in the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a Paint Software program ( pg. A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape ( pg. 67). 1 P SELECT MODE Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover, then set the System Select Switch to "D. S. C. ". ·The power indicator lights and an image appears. P (Pin-Up) No display (Full) 2 SELECT PICTURE MODE Set "PICTURE" to "FINE" or "STANDARD" in the Menu Screen ( pg. 22 still images with higher resolution, and STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx. 44 still images with lower resolution. Viewfinder Pin-Up A still image on a white background. A shadow effect is added to give it a three dimensional feel. Full A still image that occupies the entire image field is stored. 3 4 SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Press the MODE Button to switch from one mode to the other until the desired setting appears as shown in the illustration to the left. SHOOT Press the SNAPSHOT Button. ·A still image is stored in the built-in memory and displayed for approx. While the still image remains displayed, that image is in the process of being stored in memory, and it is therefore impossible to take another shot during that time. When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen, you may take another shot. ·The remaining number of shots available is displayed. Pictrue mode display FINE 12 Remaining number of shots 22 21 1 0 (Blinking) NOTES: The remaining number of shots varies according to the selected Picture Mode. In the "STANDARD" mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the "FINE" mode. Six sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory. If you wish to delete them, first remove the "Protect" function ( pg. 56) function ( EN Set to "D. S. C. " FEATURE: PURPOSE: 45 OPERATION: Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END Menu Screen AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF FINE AUTO FAST 4NEXT FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO PICTURE M. ZOOM SPEED PICTURE FINE STANDARD Picture Mode Setting Menu EXIT Picture Mode Setting There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder's memory: FINE and STANDARD. 1) ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. 2) SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to "PICTURE", then press it. 3) SET PICTURE MODE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting (FINE or STANDARD). If you want the Picture Mode to return to the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to "EXIT". [. . . ] in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. EN 3. swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap. 77 For Your Maintenance 1. After Use 1 Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to turn off the camcorder. Cleaning The Camcorder 1 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. [. . . ]