Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GR-AXM226 JVC
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LYT0752-001A EN INSTRUCTIONS G R-A XM22 6 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 3 AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 GETTING ST ARTED 6 – 13 RECORDING 14 – 29 Basic Recording .......................... 14 Basic Features .
2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents on the cover . • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper , or cloth etc.
4 EN AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 A vailable when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” . 䡲 Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily .
EN 5 13 2 How T o Attach The Lens Cap T o protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration..
6 EN 2 1 4 3 GETTING ST ARTED Power This camcorder ’ s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 Make sure the battery pack is attached to the camcorder .
EN 7 USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration). NOTES: ● The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V .
8 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) PAUSE 1 180 ° 180 ° 2 2 3 3 A M P L A Y O F F Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set to “ ” or “ ” . Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.
EN 9 2 4 3 1 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through 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 is not twisted.
10 EN 䊳 R I T T D D 䊳 T E N E I A E R O C T L T T M E . E L E O T C T E / U S A I T M T M R Y M M I A L I O N S E E M C A M D T R E R N E E E A O G M . M M E E N O O O E O N U F F F N F U F F F G F LIS H 䊳 F E M T O X . O C P W U O . S S S B C Y U .
EN 11 S E E P P XIT REC M O DE SP MENU Wheel Power Switch REC MODE Menu Recording mode indicator Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . The power lamp comes on. 2 Press the MENU Wheel in.
12 EN T T T T E 2 3 3 4 X 0 0 5 0 IT TAPE LEN G TH T 30 MENU Wheel Power Switch T APE LENGTH Menu T ape length indicator Display T ape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . The power lamp comes on.
EN 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully . 2 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. 3 Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. 4 Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place.
14 EN 180 ° 90 ° BR I G H T – ––––––– 6 ––– + 25 MI N 120MIN 3MIN 2MIN MIN 119MIN 1MIN 0MIN NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 6) ● Load A Cassette ( 墌 pg.
EN 15 NOTES: ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder ’ s power shuts off automatically . Set the Power Switch to “ OFF ” , and then back to “ ” or “ ” to turn the camcorder on again.
16 EN RECORDING Basic Features 1 x Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar Zooming: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom.
EN 17 5 S PAUSE 5 SEC. REC Button 5Sec. Rec (5-S ec. Recording): T o record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs. 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “ SP ” . 2) During Record – Standby , press 5 SEC.
18 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) RET AKE ( 2 / 3 ) Button Set to “ ” or “ ” . Set to “ ” or “ ” . Quick Review: T o check the end of the last recording. 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record – Standby mode. 2) Press 2 and release quickly .
EN 19 Fade/Wipe Effects 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. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . 2 Press FADE/WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode ’ s name and indication appear .
20 EN Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . 2 Press P .AE repeatedly until the desired mode ’ s name and indication appear . They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains.
EN 21 Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode ’ s name and indication appear . They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The mode is activated.
22 EN 䊳 F E T O X O C P U O S S S C Y U A S R M T E E E R M A M M E E N A A N U U U U T T O O 䊳 R D W T D 䊳 N E . I A I R E C D P S E X Z E E P T T M O L U S O O L A R Y D M E Y N S E N T G E T M H ME S 5 O T F N P 0 F 3 U U x F 0 LL 䊳 R D W T D 䊳 N E .
EN 23 CAMERA MENU CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. MENU SCREEN EXPLANA TIONS D. ZOOM TITLE DA TE/TIME DISP . FOCUS EXPOSURE M.W .B. : Factory-preset WIDE REC MODE Refer to “ Focusing ” ( 墌 pg.
24 EN Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( 墌 pg. 12). FULL Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder during playback or recording.
EN 25 DEC 25. 01 DEC 25. 01 AM 10 : 25 : 00 AM 10 : 25 : 00 DEC 25. 01 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE/ TIME) AUTO DATE 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . 2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ DA TE/TIME DISP .
26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) O 1 1 1 5 F / / F 4 2 S S S S REC T I ME O 1 3 1 5 F 5 0 F M M S S I I N N IN T . T IM E 1 1 5 S S MENU Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button REC TIME Menu Display Recording time indicator Interval time indicator INT .
EN 27 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override it and make the adjustment manually . Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.
28 EN Focus detection zone Focusing 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.
EN 29 Power Switch White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically .
30 EN 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 13). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ ”. T o start playback, press 4 / 6 . • T o stop playback, press 5 . • Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: ● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode.
EN 31 Set to “ ” . TBC Button PLA YBACK Features COUNTER R/M Button Rewind ( 2 ) Button Fast-Forward ( 3 ) Button Play/Pause ( 4 / 6 ) Button Stop ( 5 ) Button T racking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Factory-preset is Auto T racking.
32 EN T o V ideo Output Connector cover* T o TV or VCR T o Video Input Connection For T ape Dubbing Use optional V ideo and Audio cables. T o Audio Output T o Audio Input Basic Connection Use optional V ideo and Audio cables. * When connecting the cables, open this cover .
EN 33 Basic Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( 墌 pg. 32). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 . If not . . . go to step 4 . 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR ’ s instruction manual.
34 EN PLA YBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Compact video cassette VCR Reels Compartment door Recording safety hole Sliding latch Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder .
EN 35 I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 ° C and 35 ° C (50 ° F and 95 ° F). 20 ° C to 25 ° C (68 ° F t o 77 ° F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, char ging may be incomplete.
36 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer -controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly .
EN 37 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear . The tape will not eject. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder .
38 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators E 1 2 4 567 9 8 we W Q u i o p y r 0 @ ! # $ ^ & % q ( ) t * 3.
EN 39 Controls 1 Stop Button [ST OP] .............................. 墌 pg. 30 2 • Retake Rewind Button [RET AKE R] ..... 墌 pg. 18 • Quick Review Button [ R] ............ 墌 pg. 18 • Rewind Button [R] ............................. 墌 pg. 30 3 Play/Pause Button .
40 EN INDEX Indications 1 R 4 B D 2 E 4 5 1 R E 0 C 4 M / I C M I 2 G C I S N S H O 2 N P T T N 5 W G . I – R 0 L P A 1 I A – T G U – U H S – L A T E – A M – T – I 1 – O 1 6 N : – S 4 T + M – 5 4 0 W – : 0 2 B 1 + 8 1X 6 8 9 0 ! # $ @ 7 & ^ % 4 3 1 2 5 a b * 1 T ape Remaining T ime .
EN 41 W arning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power . Remaining power level: high. It does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged. Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning).
42 EN INDEX Te r m s A AC Adapter ............................................................. pg. 6, 7 Animation Recording ................................................ pg. 26 Auto Date Record .....................................................
EN 43 CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA 䡲 The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V .
44 EN Cassettes T o 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.
EN 45 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
46 EN Connectors V ideo : 1 V (p-p ) , 75 Ω unbalanced, analog output (via V ideo output connector) Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 k Ω analog output (via Audio output connector) AC Adapter AP-V10U Power requirement U.
EN 47 MEMO.
UC Printed in Malaysia 1100MKV * UN * PJ EN GR-AXM 226 VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD..
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