COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
LYT0087-001B
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
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Compact VHS
The Logical Choice
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
GR-AX880
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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. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
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PAL
Camcorder is designed exclusively for the
VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked
VHS-C can be used with this unit.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS
equipment.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Using This Instruction Manual
· All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (
pg. 4, 5).
· Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to
read these as well.
· Basic and advanced features/operation are
separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to the Index (
pg. 72 75) and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.
before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that
follow and cautions (
pg. 76, 77). They
contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
CAUTIONS:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
The Crossed Out Dust Bin
Mark on the battery pack
indicates that the product
complies with Directives
91/157/EEC and 93/86/
EEC.
Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery pack must be
recycled or disposed of
properly.
This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs
and, to recharge them, the provided multi-
voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
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MAJOR FEATURES
Programme AE with Special
Effects (
pg. 22, 23)
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
ND Effect
Sepia
Twilight
Sports
Nega/Posi
1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
Digital Hyper Zoom
(
pg. 16)
Picture Stabiliser (
pg. 17)
Integrated Auto Light
(
pg. 19)
Zoom-in
Zoom-out
Digital Still Camera Built-in
(PC communication capable)
(
pg. 44 59)
Program Manager II
(
pg. 22 37)
Programme AE with Special Effects,
Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux,
Instant Title, Menu Adjustment
(Focus, Exposure Control and so on.)
Random Assemble Editing
(
pg. 62 65)
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
6
Power ....................................................................................... 6
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ............................................ 8
Date/Time Setting ......................................................................... 9
Grip Adjustment ......................................................................... 10
Viewfinder Adjustment ................................................................. 10
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................................................. 11
Tripod Mounting .......................................................................... 11
Tape Length Setting ..................................................................... 12
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................................................ 13
VIDEO RECORDING
14
Basic Recording .......................................................................... 14
Basic Features ............................................................................ 16
Advanced Features ...................................................................... 22
VIDEO PLAYBACK
38
Basic Playback ........................................................................... 38
Features................................................................................... 39
Using The Cassette Adapter ............................................................ 41
BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR
42
TAPE DUBBING
43
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING
44
Basic Shooting............................................................................ 44
Advanced Features ...................................................................... 46
D.S.C. PLAYBACK
51
Basic Playback ........................................................................... 51
Advanced Features ...................................................................... 52
Connection ................................................................................ 59
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
60
Random Assemble Editing .............................................................. 62
Insert Editing (VIDEO)................................................................... 66
Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) .... 67
Audio Dubbing ............................................................................ 68
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TROUBLESHOOTING
69
INDEX
72
Controls ................................................................................... 72
Connectors ................................................................................ 72
Indicators ................................................................................. 72
Other Parts ............................................................................... 72
Viewfinder Indications .................................................................. 74
CAUTIONS
76
SPECIFICATIONS
78
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
78
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15EG
·Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
·Battery Pack
BN-V12U
·Remote Control
Unit RM-V709U
·CD-ROM including two
software programs
·PC Connection Cable x 2
· DC Cord
·Shoulder Strap
·Editing cable
· AUDIO/VIDEO
(A/V) cable
·Cable Adapter
·Lithium Battery
CR2025 x 2 (for clock
operation and remote
control unit)
(for Windows®)
(for Macintosh®)