COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
VIDEOCAMARA VHS COMPACTO
CÂMERA VHS COMPACT
GR-AX827/GR-AX727
GR-AX627/GR-AX527
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Compact VHS
(The camcorder illustrations appearing in
these instructions are of the GR-AX827.)
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUÇÕES
YU30052-532-1
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 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.
This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type colour television signals. It cannot
be used for playback with a television of a
different standard. However, live recording is
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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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 pg. 7).
• 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 (墌 pgs. 40 – 42) and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.
before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that
follow and cautions (墌 pgs. 43, 44). They
contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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.
䡲 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.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to
defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic
rules for its installation, use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on
your product and its operating instructions. For your safety,
please read all the safety and operating instructions before
you operate this product and keep this manual for future
reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. If your product is intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
2. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
3. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
4. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
• Do not block the openings by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
5. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
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ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conduc-
tors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for any mounting of the product.
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near
water—for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool and the
like.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
SERVICING
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
marked change in performance and you are unable to
restore normal operation by following the detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to
service it yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in safe operating condition.
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER
Hook on.
1
5
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
2 Push in.
3
PUSH
EJECT
1
2
Insert.
BATT. RELEASE
Using the battery pack
1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure, 墌 pg. 8)
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
— Playback starts and the playback picture
beginning of the tape.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.
appears in the viewfinder.
•To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details, 墌 pg. 30.)
䡲 Or simply play back the tape on a VHS
VCR using the Cassette Adapter
(VHS Playpak). 墌 pg. 28
1 Slide EJECT.
2 Insert a video cassette.
3 Press PUSH.
(For more details, 墌 pg. 11)
SHOOTING
1
LENS COVER
open/close switch
2
Set to “CAMERA”.
3 Recording Start/Stop button
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch 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 the Recording Start/Stop button.
— Recording starts.
• To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop button once
again.
(For more details, 墌 pg. 14)
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REMEMBER
The Logical Choice
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
*with VHS Playpak
Program AE with Special
Effects (墌 P. 16)
䡲 Auto Mode Lock 䡲 Auto Mode Release
䡲 Electronic Fog Filter 䡲 ND Effect
䡲 Sepia 䡲 Twilight 䡲 Sports
䡲 High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter
䡲 15 sec. Self Timer
Integrated Auto Light
(GR-AX827/AX627 only)
(墌 P. 18)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
MAJOR FEATURES
Intelligent Function Control
(墌 P. 18 – 25)
F1
SEL
F2
Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom
(墌 P. 15)
Zoom-in
T
W
T
W
T
W
T
W
Zoom-out
2
8
Random Assemble Editing
(墌 P. 32 – 35)
1
2
3
7
8
4
5
6
1
6
5
4
3
7
•AC Power
• Battery Pack
•Cassette Adapter
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11EG
BN-V12U
(VHS PlayPak)
C-P7U
• Remote Control
Unit RM-V705U
• Lithium Battery
x2 (clock operation and
remote control unit)
•Shoulder Strap
Cassettes marked
can be used with this camcorder.
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
7
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
EDITING
8
Power .......................................................................................... 8
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion............................................. 10
Date/Time Settings ........................................................................ 10
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................................... 11
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting ................................................... 11
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................................................... 11
Grip Adjustment ............................................................................ 12
Shoulder Strap Attachment................................................................ 12
Tripod Mounting ............................................................................ 12
Remote Control Unit ....................................................................... 13
14
Basic Recording ............................................................................. 14
Basic Features .............................................................................. 15
Advanced Features ......................................................................... 16
28
Using The Cassette Adapter............................................................... 28
Basic Connections ........................................................................... 29
Basic Playback .............................................................................. 30
Features ..................................................................................... 31
32
Tape Dubbing ................................................................................ 32
Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)..................................................... 32
Insert Editing ................................................................................ 36
Audio Dubbing .............................................................................. 37
38
39
40
Controls ...................................................................................... 40
Connectors................................................................................... 40
Indicators .................................................................................... 40
Other Parts.................................................................................. 40
Viewfinder .................................................................................. 41
Terms ......................................................................................... 42
43
45
45
CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
8
CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
POWER
indicator
To AC outlet
END
indicator
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
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.
REFRESH switch
REFRESH indicator
BATT. PACK
CHARGE
BN-V12U
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
DISCHARGE
approx.
3 hrs. 30 min.
approx. 7 hrs.
approx. 10 hrs.
Hook on.
Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
**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.
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.
RECORDING TIME
BATT. PACK
BN-V12U
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
GR-AX627/AX527
approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
(35 min.)
approx. 2 hrs. 15 min.
(1hr. 25 min.)
approx. 3 hrs.
(1hr. 50 min.)
GR-AX827/AX727
approx. 1 hr.
(35 min.)
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.
(1 hr. 20 min.)
approx. 2 hrs. 50 min.
(1 hr. 50 min.)
( ): when the video light is on (GR-AX827/AX627 only).