User manual JVC GR-AXM500

[. . . ] CONTENTS GETTING STARTED VIDEO RECORDING 8 16 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER VIDEO PLAYBACK 42 GR-AXM500 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR TAPE DUBBING 46 47 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) SHOOTING 48 Basic Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 64 Random Assemble Editing [R. A. [. . . ] Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search. Counter Memory Function To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment. To disable Counter Memory Function, press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so the "M" disappears. REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE FF NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: Set to "VIDEO" FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter EN 45 Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. 1 VCR Compartment door INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one "R6(AA)" size battery as shown in the illustration to the left. Then reattach the cover. 2 3 4 INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door. PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other. REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left, push up and remove the cassette. Sliding latch Compact video cassette NOTES: Reels Recording safety hole During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection. During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc. ), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen. To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter's recording safety hole with adhesive tape. 46 EN BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR 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) When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. NOTE: To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables (optional) Use the optional Audio and Video cables. 1 2 3 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR. If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. VCR Antenna Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B (Playback ONLY) NOTE: Use the optional Audio and Video cables. To AUDIO, VIDEO and RF DC OUT connectors 1 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV. SELECT MODE Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in its instructions). RF unit RF-V5E (optional) NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack. To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "CAMERA", then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY) NOTE: Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit. *Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection procedure. TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing EN 47 1 PLAY/PAUSE CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration to the left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. 2 3 4 When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. Power Switch To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors 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. SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. FIND EDIT-IN POINT Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot just before the edit-in point. Once it's reached, press PAUSE on the camcorder. 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 (optional) 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 provided cable adapter. To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR (Recording deck) 48 EN MODE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) SHOOTING 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 pg. A still image Paint Software programme ( processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape ( pg. SNAPSHOT LCD monitor or viewfinder 1 2 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 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. Set to "D. S. C. " No display (Full) P (Pin-Up) 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. [. . . ] If the camcorder is equipped with a quick review facility, use this facility to check whether the picture is clear or not. If the quick review or playback picture is not clear, then the video heads may be dirty. Cleaning the video heads Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is equipped with a built-in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads, reducing the likelihood of dirty heads, if such troubles are encountered, we recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically designed for JVC camcorders, model number TCC-2U. Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below: 1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally, 5 seconds is sufficient). [. . . ]