User manual JVC GR-AX810

[. . . ] COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX910 GR-AX810 Compact VHS INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial Nos. of the GR-AX910U/GR-AX810U camcorder and the AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/ Charger. The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the GR-AX910U/GR-AX810U, and the AA-V11U. GR-AX910U/GR-AX810U AA-V11U Serial No. YU30052-537 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. [. . . ] There are four choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, and 5S. ·You can also set the recording time in the Sub Menu screen. Press "­" to move the highlight bar down to "Rec Time", and press NEAR, then press + or ­ to cycle through the choices. 4 5 6 7 START RECORDING Press RECORDING START/STOP after focusing on the subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time. 4 SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press INT. There are five choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time INT. TIME is pressed): OFF, 15S, 30S, 1 min, and 5 min. ·You can also set the interval time in the Sub Menu screen. Press "­" to move the highlight bar down to "Interval Time", press NEAR, and press + or ­ to cycle through the choices. Once you perform step 5, these settings cannot be changed. ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of pictures. CHECK YOUR WORK Play back the series of pictures to see if the results were satisfactory. RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Press REC TIME until " " disappears from the viewfinder, or set "Rec Time" in the Sub Menu pscreen to "OFF". 5 6 START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING Press RECORDING START/STOP. Recording and intervals alternate automatically. NOTES: RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until " " and " " disappear. To release when the tally lamp is blinking, press RECORDING START/STOP to stop the blinking, then press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until " " and " " disappear, or set "Interval Timer" and "Rec Time" in the Sub Menu screen to "OFF". For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode. Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. Before performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated. 36 PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter 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 INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one "AA(R6)" size battery as shown in the illustration at 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 at left, push up and remove the cassette. Sliding latch Compact video cassette Reels NOTES: 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. Recording safety hole PLAYBACK Basic Connections Connection To A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the optional Audio and Video cables. To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors A To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors Audio and Video cables (optional) B 37 There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. 1 2 3 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR As shown in the illustration at left, connect the optional Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR. SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. VCR SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode or channel 3. 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 DC OUT connectors RF unit RF-V5U (optional) 1 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration at left, connect the optional Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO 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). NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack. [. . . ] Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY 59 CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 PARTS 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. ("The Warranty Period") 1 YR LABOR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. [. . . ]