COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX760
GR-AX660
(GR-AX760 shown)
Compact VHS
PAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Terms .................................. 50
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
6
RECORDING
14
Basic Recording ...................... 14
Basic Features ........................ 15
Video Light ........................... 17
Advanced Features .................. 18
Date/Time Insert .................... 18
Snapshot ................................ 19
Digital Image Stabilizer
(D.I.S.) ................................... 20
Exposure Control .................... 20
White Balance Adjustment ...... 21
Focusing ................................ 22
Programme AE With Special
Effects .................................... 24
Fade/Wipe ............................. 26
Using Menu For Detailed
Adjustment ............................. 28
Instant Titles........................... 30
Self-Timer .............................. 32
Animation .............................. 33
Time Lapse ............................. 33
PLAYBACK
34
Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 34
Basic Connections .................... 35
Basic Playback ....................... 36
Features ............................... 37
EDITING
38
Tape Dubbing ......................... 38
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ...38
Insert Editing ......................... 42
Audio Dubbing ........................ 43
USER MAINTENANCE
44
TROUBLESHOOTING 45
INDEX
47
Controls ............................... 47
Connectors ............................ 48
Indicators ............................. 48
Other Parts ........................... 48
Viewfinder............................ 49
CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
51
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YU30052-550-1
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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.
Using This Instruction Manual
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table
Of Contents (墌 cover page).
• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read
• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for
these as well.
easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
..... refer to the Index (墌 pgs. 47 – 50) and
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before
use.
cautions (墌 pgs. 51, 52). They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your
new camcorder.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately,
to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent
connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord-
ance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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 Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
䡲 Dispose of used battery promptly.
䡲 Keep away from children.
䡲 Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
CAUTIONS:
䡲 To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
䡲 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.
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.
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
䡲 The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on
the battery pack indicates that the
product complies with Directives
91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.
䡲 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/BN-V22U/BN-
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.)
PAL
䡲 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C
video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be
used with this unit.
䡲 HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
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SOME DO’S AND
DON’TS ON THE SAFE
USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to
meet international safety standards but, like any electrical
equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the
best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to
use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the
mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making
or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the
installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the
mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unat-
tended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby
mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and make sure that your family knows
how to do this. Special arrangements may need to
be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios
so that you are distracted from the requirements of
road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst
driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use
can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the
life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws — to ensure complete safety always
fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with
the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or
moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything
into holes, slots or any other opening in the case
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment
of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
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REMEMBER
The Logical Choice
MAJOR FEATURES
Multi Function Control
(墌 pg. 20 – 33)
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
Programme AE with Special
Effects (墌 pg. 24)
䡲 Cinema 䡲 Sepia 䡲 Twilight 䡲 Sports
䡲 High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter
Digital Wipes and Fades
(墌 pg. 26)
● Black Fader
● Mosaic Fader
● Slide Wipe
● Blue Fader
● Shutter Wipe
Built-In Auto Light
(GR-AX760 only) (墌 pg.17)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Digital Hyper Zoom (墌 pg. 15)
Zoom-in
W
W
W
W
T
T
T
T
Zoom-out
Digital Image Stabilizer
(墌 pg. 20)
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Random Assemble Editing
(墌 pg. 38 – 41)
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•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V11EK
•Remote Control
Unit RM-V704U
(GR-AX760 only)
•Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
•Battery Pack
BN-V12U
•Editing Cable
•DC Cord
•Shoulder Strap
• Lithium Battery
CR2025
x2 for GR-AX760
x1 for GR-AX660
•Cable adapter
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER
Hook on.
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5
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
2 Push in.
3
PUSH
EJECT
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2
Insert.
BATT. RELEASE
Using the battery pack
1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure, 墌 P. 6)
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into
place.
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
PLAYBACK
3 PLAY/PAUSE
2 REW
STOP
1
Set to “PLAY”
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press REW.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.
appears in the viewfinder.
•To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details, 墌 P. 36.)
䡲 Or simply play back the tape on a VHS
VCR using the Cassette Adapter. 墌 P. 34
1 Slide EJECT.
2 Insert a video cassette.
3 Press PUSH.
(For more details, 墌 P. 11)
SHOOTING
1
LENS COVER
open/close knob
2
Set to “CAMERA”
3 Recording Start/Stop button
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to
open the lens cover.
2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.
— The power indicator will light and an
image will appear in the viewfinder.
3 Press RECORDING START/STOP.
• To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop button once
again.
(For more details, 墌 P. 14)
— Playback starts and the playback picture
— Recording starts.
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GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
● No function is available without power supply.
● Use only specified power supply.
● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
POWER
indicator
To AC outlet
END
indicator
REFRESH switch
REFRESH indicator
Hook on.
Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
SUPPLY POWER
outlet. The power indicator lights.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
The CHG. indicator lights.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
3 When charging is completed, the END indicator
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction
of the arrow.
BATT. PACK
BN-V12U
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
CHARGE
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
DISCHARGE
approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
approx. 7 hrs.
approx. 10 hrs.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
1 Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
2 Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
BATT. PACK
BN-V12U
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
RECORDING TIME
approx. 1 hr. 5 min. (40 min.)
approx. 2 hrs. 15 min. (1 hr. 25 min.)
approx. 3 hrs. (1 hr. 50 min.)
( ): When the Video Light is on (GR-AX760 only).
**REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows
you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.
To discharge the battery . . .
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the
illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when
discharging is complete.
Charge marker
**CHARGE MARKER
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to
help you remember whether it has been charged or
not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means charged and which
means discharged.
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NOTES:
● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and
the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.
● Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully
● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
charged battery pack.
pack.
your camcorder.
● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t
allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.
● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.
● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.
● A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to
continue.
● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.
indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
To AC outlet
To
DC OUT
terminal
To
DC IN
Jack
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11EK (provided)
DC cord
To car’s
cigarette
lighter
socket
Car Battery Cord
AP-V7E (optional)
Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
USING A CAR BATTERY
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery
Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the
illustration to the left).
NOTES:
● When using the car battery, leave the engine
idling.
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or
Car Battery Cord (AP-V7E), refer to the respective
instruction booklet.
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the illustration to the left).
NOTE:
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
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A
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Clock Battery (Lithium) Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
SWITCH OFF POWER
supply unit.
OPEN COVER
1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
2 Open the clock battery compartment cover while
pressing the release tab.
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
3 Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the
battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
lithium battery and push it in.
CLOSE COVER
4 Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert the CR2025
5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”(墌 pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
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2
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
(see illustration at left).
SELECT MODE
1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
2 Set the power switch to CAMERA.
3 Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
ADJUST DIOPTER