JVC Camcorder GR AX260 User Manual
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER  
GR-AX460  
GR-AX360  
GR-AX260  
Compact VHS  
PAL  
(GR-AX460 shown)  
INSTRUCTIONS  
YU30052-562-1  
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MAJOR FEATURES  
CONTENTS  
GETTING STARTED  
3
4
Ⅲ Programme AE with Special Effects (੬ pg. 14)  
Ⅲ Intelligent Function Control (੬ pg. 16 – 23)  
Ⅲ 14x Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom (੬ pg. 11)  
Ⅲ EasyEdit (Random Assemble  
Editing) (੬ pg. 30 – 33)  
Power ............................................ 4  
Clock (Lithium) Battery  
Removal/Insertion ............................. 6  
Date/Time Settings ............................ 6  
Viewfinder Adjustment ........................ 7  
Tape Length Setting ............................ 7  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............... 7  
Grip Adjustment ................................ 8  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ................... 8  
Tripod Mounting ................................ 8  
Remote Control Unit ........................... 9  
Ⅲ Desigh-Integrated  
Auto Light  
(GR-AX460 only)  
(੬ pg. 13)  
REMEMBER  
The Logical Choice  
RECORDING  
10  
Basic Recording ............................... 10  
Basic Features ................................ 11  
Advanced Features ........................... 13  
PAL  
PLAYBACK  
26  
The only compact video  
cassettes that can be  
Using The Cassette Adapter ................ 26  
Basic Connections............................. 27  
Basic Playback ................................ 28  
Features ....................................... 29  
used with your VHS VCR*  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
EDITING  
30  
Tape Dubbing.................................. 30  
Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit) ...... 30  
Insert Editing .................................. 34  
Audio Dubbing ................................ 35  
•AC Power Adapter/  
Charger AA-V11EG  
•Battery Pack  
BN-V12U  
INDEX  
36  
Controls........................................ 36  
Connectors .................................... 36  
Indicators ...................................... 36  
Other Parts ................................... 36  
Viewfinder .................................... 37  
•Shoulder Strap  
•Cable adapter  
•Cassette Adapter C-P7U  
•Lithium Battery CR2025  
CAUTIONS  
38  
40  
41  
41  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
SPECIFICATIONS  
•Editing cable  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
•Remote Control  
Unit RM-V704U  
(GR-AX460 only)  
•AUDIO/VIDEO  
(A/V) cable  
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GETTING STARTED  
4
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  
SUPPLY POWER  
POWER  
indicator  
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall  
To AC outlet  
1
2
outlet. The power indicator lights.  
END  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
indicator  
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  
When charging is completed, the END indicator  
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction  
of the arrow.  
3
REFRESH switch  
REFRESH indicator  
BATT. PACK  
CHARGE  
DISCHARGE  
approx.  
3 hrs. 30 min.  
BN-V12U  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.  
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.  
approx. 7 hrs.  
approx. 10 hrs.  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
Hook on.  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the  
battery pack in until it locks in place.  
1
2
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.  
Push in.  
BATT. RELEASE  
APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME  
BATT. PACK  
GR-AX460/AX260  
GR-AX360  
1 hr.  
BN-V12U  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
1 hr. 5 min. (35 min.)  
2 hrs. 15 min. (1 hr. 25 min.) 2 hrs. 10 min.  
3 hrs. (1 hr. 50 min.) 2 hrs. 50 min.  
( ) : when the video light is on (GR-AX460 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.  
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**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.  
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 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully  
charged battery pack.  
● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery  
pack.  
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from  
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 partway 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.  
USING A CAR BATTERY  
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery  
Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustra-  
tion to the left).  
To AC outlet  
DC OUT terminal  
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.  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V11EG  
DC cord  
To car’s  
cigarette  
lighter  
Car Battery Cord  
AP-V7E (optional)  
USING AC POWER  
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in  
the illustration to the left).  
socket  
NOTE:  
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
Car Battery Charger/Adapter  
BH-V3E (optional)  
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
6
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion  
A
This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to  
perform date/time settings.  
SWITCH OFF POWER  
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power  
1
2
supply unit.  
OPEN COVER  
Open the clock battery compartment cover while  
pressing the release tab.  
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)  
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the  
3 battery and the compartment (  
A
) and pull the  
battery out.  
INSERT BATTERY  
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert the supplied  
lithium battery and push it in.  
4
5
–/+  
SET  
CLOSE COVER  
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.  
NOTE:  
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”(੬ pg. 2) for information  
on safe handling of lithium batteries.  
Date/Time Settings  
SELECT MODE  
Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
1
POWER  
SET DATE/TIME  
Press SET and the day blinks. Press + or – to set  
2
3
the day. Repeat to set month, year, hour and minute.  
Date  
Day/Month/Year  
START CLOCK  
Press SET. The blinking stops. The date and time are  
both displayed for confirmation, then the time  
display disappears.  
DATE ... Date setting is performed  
NOTE:  
The clock does not keep time while the date and time are  
blinking.  
DATE 1.1.00  
TIME 0:00  
Time  
24-hour indication  
TIME .... Time setting is performed  
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Viewfinder Adjustment  
TAPE30•45 tape length select button  
POSITION VIEWFINDER  
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability  
1
2
3
(see illustration at left).  
SELECT MODE  
Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
ADJUST DIOPTER  
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Tape Length Setting  
SET TAPE LENGTH  
Set the tape length button according to the length of  
the tape used. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time  
and T45 = 45 minutes.  
1
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.  
NOTE:  
The tape remaining time indicator does not work with  
tapes other than EC30 and EC45. (See Basic Recording  
on pg. 10 for “tape remaining time indicator”.)  
T30  
Tape length indicator  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER  
Slide EJECT until holder opens. Do not use force to  
1
2
3
open.  
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE  
Make sure label is facing outward.  
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER  
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and  
locked.  
NOTES:  
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the  
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the  
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the  
slack.  
Turn to take up  
slack.  
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present. If not,  
cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes  
have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab’s  
position.)  
Erase Protection  
Gear  
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
8
EXPAND LOOP  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
INSERT HAND  
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH  
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate  
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom  
switch. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
Recording Start/Stop button  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
ATTACH STRAP  
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap  
1
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back  
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then  
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to  
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,  
making sure the strap isn’t twisted.  
1
3
2
2
1
ADJUST LENGTH  
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then  
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to  
prevent slipping 2.  
2
Tripod Mounting  
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud  
hole. Then tighten the screw.  
1
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9
Remote Control Unit  
The RM-V704U Full-Function Remote Control Unit can  
operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the  
basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of  
your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional  
recording functions possible. To operate, point it at the  
camcorder’s remote sensor. The RM-V704U is provided  
with GR-AX460, and is available optionally for  
GR-AX360/AX260.  
Infrared beam  
effective area  
10°  
Remote sensor  
10°  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or  
may cause misoperations when the remote  
sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or  
powerful lighting.  
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER  
Pull out the battery holder according to the type of  
1
2
remote control unit you have.  
A
Type : Pull out the battrery holder while sliding  
the lock hole.  
B
Type : Pinch the release tab and pull out the  
battery holder.  
1
2
0
!
@
INSERT BATTERY  
Insert the lithium battery* (CR2025), with its plus (+)  
side up, into the battery holder.  
3
4
5
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER  
Replace the battery holder until it clicks in place.  
3
*Read warning on lithium battery. (੬ pg. 2)  
6
7
8
9
#
$
%
^
A
B
&
Lock hole  
Release tab  
Functions  
Buttons  
With the camcorder’s power switch set to  
“CAMERA”.  
With the camcorder’s power switch set to  
“PLAY”.  
1 PAUSE IN connector  
—
੬ pg. 32  
2 Infrared beam  
transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
3 MBR SET button  
4 INT. TIME button  
5 REC TIME button  
6 FF button  
7 REW button  
8 PAUSE button  
—
Self-Timer/Time lapse (੬ pg. 24, 25)  
Animation/Time lapse (੬ pg. 25)  
Retake (Forward) (੬ pg. 11)  
Retake (Rewind) (੬ pg. 11)  
—
੬ pg. 31  
—
—
FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 28)  
Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 28)  
Pause (੬ pg. 29)  
9 PLAY button  
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 28)  
0 START/STOP button  
! VISS button  
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button of the camcorder.  
Index code marking (੬ pg. 12)  
—
@ ZOOM (T/W) button  
# VCR CTL button  
$ A. DUB button  
% STOP button  
^ INSERT button  
& R. A. EDIT button  
Zoom (invariable speed) (੬ pg. 11)  
—
—
—
—
—
—
੬ pg. 31  
Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 35)  
Stop (੬ pg. 28)  
Insert Editing (੬ pg. 34)  
੬ pg. 32  
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RECORDING Basic Recording  
10  
NOTE:  
LENS COVER  
SWITCH  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
● Power (੬ pg. 4)  
● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 7)  
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 8)  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert  
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to  
ensure the holder is closed and locked.  
1
2
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE  
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open  
the lens cover, then set the power switch to  
CAMERA.  
POWER  
Start/Stop  
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder  
enters the Record–Standby Mode.  
•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the  
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”  
superimposed upon it.  
The power indicator  
START SHOOTING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
Tape remaining time  
indicator  
3
4
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,  
REC  
and “  
” appears in the viewfinder.  
45MIN  
44MIN  
3MIN  
1MIN (Blinking)  
0MIN (Blinking)  
2MIN (Blinking)  
STOP RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again.  
*
MIN.....(Now calculating)  
•The comcorder re-enters the Record-Standby  
mode.  
NOTES:  
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the  
holder opens. Do not use force.  
● The tape‘s remaining time is displayed in the  
viewfinder as shown.  
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape recheas its end,  
and the power goes off automatically if left in this  
condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears  
when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is  
loaded.  
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes,  
the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the  
power switch to POWER OFF, and then back to  
CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again.  
● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use  
the RETAKE function (੬ pg. 11) to find the end of the  
last recording so you don’t erase any of it.  
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds  
when the camcorder is turned on, whether the cover is  
open or closed.  
Tally lamp  
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RECORDING Basic Features  
11  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Zooming  
Zoom indicator  
Zoom-in  
To vary the length of the focal lens and  
produce zoom in/out effect.  
OPERATION: Zoom In  
1) Pull the power zoom switch down  
toward “T”.  
Zoom Out  
T
T
T
T
W
W
W
W
2) Push the switch up toward “W”.  
● The further the power zoom switch is  
pushed or pulled, the faster the zoom  
speed becomes.  
Zoom-out  
NOTES:  
● Focusing may become unstable  
during zooming. In this case, set  
zoom while in Record–Standby, set  
manual focus or Focus Lock  
RETAKE  
(੬ pg. 18, 19), then zoom in or out  
in Record mode.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Quick Review  
To check end of last recording for  
confirmation.  
Power zoom switch  
OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” for less than 2 seconds  
during Record–Standby mode.  
•Tape is rewound for about 2  
seconds and played back automati-  
cally, then pauses in Record–  
Standby mode for next shot.  
NOTE:  
Distortion may occur at start of  
playback. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Retake  
To re-record certain segments.  
OPERATION: 1) Make sure camcorder is in Record–  
Standby mode.  
2) Press either RETAKE button to reach  
start point for new recording.  
3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start  
recording.  
NOTE:  
Noise may appear during Retake. This  
is normal.  
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)  
12  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Index Code Marking  
To give you automatic access to any  
selected point on a recording. Auto  
Marking and Manual Marking are  
available.  
OPERATION: Auto Marking  
An index code is always marked to start  
the first recording on a new date after a  
cassette is inserted.  
Manual Marking  
1) Press VISS once to place index code.  
INDEX blinks in the viewfinder  
during marking.  
NOTES:  
● If VISS is pressed during Record–  
Standby mode, the mark is placed  
where START/STOP is pressed.  
● If the date changes during a record-  
ing, it becomes the first recording of  
the new date and an index mark is  
placed at that point.  
START/STOP  
VISS  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
AUTO PAUSE SYSTEM (GR-AX460  
only)  
To automatically stop recording when  
the camcorder is pointed down,  
preventing accidental recordings of the  
ground, your feet, etc.  
RM-V704U  
(provided with GR-AX460,  
optional for GR-AX360/AX260)  
OPERATION: 1) Set AUTO PAUSE to “ON”. When  
the camcorder is tilted down by a  
large degree from its horizontal  
position during recording, the  
Record-Standby mode is automati-  
cally engaged. “AUTO PAUSE”  
appears in the viewfinder.  
● The Auto Pause System is also  
effective when the camcorder is  
pointed up, or is positioned upside  
down.  
AUTO PAUSE  
NOTES:  
● Auto Pause also works when the  
camcorder is twisted by a large  
degree to the left or right.  
● When you want to shoot in any of the  
aforementioned positions, make sure  
you set AUTO PAUSE to “OFF”.  
Up  
Upside down  
Record-Standby  
Normal  
Record-Standby  
Record  
Record-Standby  
Down  
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RECORDING Advanced Features  
13  
Video Light (GR-AX460 only)  
When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the  
scene by using the built-in video light.  
SET VIDEO LIGHT  
Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required.  
1 ON  
: Always keeps the light on as long as the  
camcorder is turned on.  
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the  
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on  
the subject.  
LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF  
OFF : Turns off the light.  
•The video light can be used with the camcorder’s  
power on.  
•It is recommended to set the white balance to  
indoor mode ( ) (੬ pg. 15) when you use the  
video light.  
•When not using the video light, turn it off to save  
battery power.  
NOTES:  
Ⅲ Even if the battery indicator (  
) does not blink in the  
viewfinder, if the battery pack’s charge is low, the  
camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn  
on the video light, or when you start recording with the  
video light turned on.  
Ⅲ When the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF is set to “AUTO”:  
•Depending on the lighting condition, the video light  
may not be stably turned on or off. In this case,  
switch the light on and off manually.  
•While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode  
(੬ pg. 14) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.  
•While the Twilight mode (੬ pg. 14) is engaged, the  
light will not activate.  
DANGER:  
Ⅲ The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it  
either while in operation or soon after turning it off,  
otherwise serious injury may result.  
Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case  
immediately after using the video light, since it remains  
extremely hot.  
Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of about  
30 cm between the video light and people or object.  
Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC  
dealer for replacing the video light.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
14  
Program AE With Special Effects  
All you have to do to access any of the variety of  
shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select  
dial until the desired indication appears in the  
viewfinder. The mode is activated about 1 second  
later.  
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
DIAL  
SYMBOL  
Tally lamp  
VIEWFINDER  
MODE  
LOCK  
AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock  
A
DIAL  
SYMBOL  
VIEWFINDER  
MODE  
Auto Mode Lock  
Locks camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing  
accidental misoperation/button pressing during  
shooting.  
•CINEMA, FADER, FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY,  
TITLES and MWB (Manual White Balance)  
controls are disabled in this mode.  
SPORTS  
Sports  
Sports  
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving  
action.  
Auto Mode  
1/2000  
S 1/2000  
High Speed Shutter  
RELEASE  
AUTO RELEASE  
M
Release  
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)  
Captures faster action than Sports mode.  
Auto Mode Release  
Re-enables controls that were disabled by Auto  
Mode Lock.  
SELF TIMER  
15 sec. Self-Timer  
FG  
FG:FOG  
Electronic Fog Filter  
15 sec. Self-Timer  
Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start/  
Stop is pressed. If camcorder is secured, operator  
can enter scene before recording starts.  
1) Set PROGRAM AE dial to “ ”. “ 15S” appears  
in viewfinder.  
2) Press Recording Start/Stop.  
•Recording starts after 15 seconds.  
•Tally lamp begins blinking; blinking speed  
increases about 5 seconds before recording starts.  
Blinking stops when recording begins but light  
stays on.  
Electronic Fog Filter  
Makes picture look misty white, as when external  
fog filter is attached to lens. Softens image and gives  
it “fancy“ look.  
ND  
ND:ND EFFECT ND Effect  
ND EFFECT  
Black mist darkens picture, as when ND filter is  
used. Helps to counter effects of glare on subject.  
NOTES:  
SEPIA  
Sepia  
● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.  
● When the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched  
from one mode to another, the newly selected  
mode’s name and its indication is displayed in the  
viewfinder for approx. 3 seconds. Then the name  
disappears, and only the indication remains.  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the  
fader (੬ pg. 16) is used in the Sepia mode.  
● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High  
Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted  
situations.  
● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes,  
picture colour may be adversely affected if  
subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light  
sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapour  
lights.  
Sepia  
Scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted  
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving effect of older  
movie. Use together with Cinema (੬ pg. 17) for  
authentic look of classic Hollywood movie.  
TWILIGHT Twilight  
Twilight  
Disengages auto gain control and auto focus, locks  
focus to infinity and white balance to “  
”
(outdoor) mode. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,  
etc., look more natural and dramatic.  
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White Balance Adjustment  
White balance mode indicator  
This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system  
senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for  
automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise  
colour adjustment is not possible under the following  
conditions:  
No indication  
(Auto)  
•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.  
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being  
shot outdoors.  
MWB  
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters  
for white balance adjustment.  
SELECT MODE  
Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the  
1
required indication appears in the viewfinder.  
“
” .............. Outdoors on cloudy day  
“
“
” ............... Outdoors on sunny day  
” ................ Light source is halogen or tungsten  
...................... lamp  
MWB  
“MWB” .......... With a memorized personal White  
...................... Balance setting (see below)  
MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light  
source so you can shoot with natural colours that are  
unaffected by surroundings, even when there are  
multiple subjects with different colour temperatures.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a  
1
2
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually  
(੬ pg. 19).  
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE  
Press MWB until “MWB” appears, then press and  
hold MWB for more than 3 seconds.  
•“MWB” blinks in the viewfinder during  
adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit when  
adjustment is complete.  
NOTES:  
● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the  
PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK.  
● Re-adjust the White Balance Mode when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned  
on and off again, or when the PROGRAM AE dial’s position has been changed.  
● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance  
(“BASIC CONNECTIONS” ੬ pg. 27).  
● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 , this unit makes its colour  
temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colours. For  
example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colours, the image becomes the colour which  
aproximates to green, orange or purple respectively.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
16  
INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL  
Group 1  
This feature makes it easier for you to make selections  
F1  
F2  
CINEMA  
FADER  
F1  
F2  
FADER CINEMA  
during the following modes: Fader, Cinema, Manual  
Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display, and Instant  
Title.  
SEL.  
Group 2  
F1  
F2  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
PREPARATION  
Viewfinder  
SEL.  
Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except  
Group 3  
1
2
3
LOCK.  
F1  
F2  
TITLE  
DISP.  
SELECT MODE  
SEL.  
Press Function SEL. until the required function’s  
indication appears in the viewfinder.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
ENTER SELECTION  
Press either F1 or F2 (the one to the immediate left  
of the desired function name).  
NOTE:  
If you set the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK, F1 and F2  
disappear from the viewfinder, indicating that IFC  
(Intelligent Function Control) is unusable.  
Fader  
F1 button  
F2 button  
This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black  
blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and  
fade-out works at recording end or when you enter  
Record–Standby mode.  
F1  
SEL  
F2  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. until “FADER” appears to the  
Function SEL. button  
FADE IN  
1
2
3
right of F1.  
ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE  
Press F1 to engage the Fade–Standby mode.  
“FADER”appears in the viewfinder.  
START RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and  
activate fade-in.  
OR . . .  
FADE OUT  
END RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and  
engage fade-out.  
NOTES:  
● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button  
allows you to record a black blank screen.  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is  
used with Sepia (੬ pg. 14).  
● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 14)  
engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.  
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Cinema  
Cinema mode  
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top  
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like  
“wide-screen” effect.  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. until “CINEMA” appears to the  
1
2
3
right of F2.  
ENGAGE CINEMA MODE  
Press F2.  
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN  
Press F2 again while “CINEMA” appears next to F2  
in the viewfinder.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
18  
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):  
Focus  
detection zone  
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
•When illumination is low.*  
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour  
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
F1  
F2  
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*  
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
* The low-contrast warning “  
viewfinder.  
” appears in the  
Focus Lock  
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially  
helpful in the following situations:  
•When things pass between your subject and the  
camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your  
subject in before recording.  
Function SEL.  
•When you want your subject to be focused, and to  
appear in a corner of the screen. First, centre on the  
subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage  
the focus lock function and move the camcorder until  
the subject is where you want it.  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the  
1
2
3
right of F1.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Press F1. The focus lock indication “  
in the viewfinder.  
” appears  
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK  
Press F1. Focus lock is immediately released. The  
focus lock indication disappears.  
NOTES:  
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is  
not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece  
of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,  
wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.  
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out  
first (੬ pg. 11). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,  
the camcorder could automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance between the camcorder and  
the subject.  
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Manual Focus  
Viewfinder  
F1  
F2  
EXP.  
FOCUS  
NOTE:  
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (੬ pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
Power zoom switch  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the  
1
right of F1.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
A
TO FARTHER SUBJECT  
2
While holding down F1, slide the power zoom  
switch to T. The Manual Focus indications “  
appear and “ ” blinks.  
2
”
Go to step 3.  
F1 button  
F2 button  
B
TO NEARER SUBJECT  
While holding down F1, slide the power zoom  
switch to W. The Manual Focus indications  
F1  
SEL  
F2  
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Function SEL. button  
Release the power zoom switch. The focus  
3
4
indication is replaced by the focus lock indication  
“
” and the adjusted focus is locked in.  
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE  
Press F1. The Manual Focus mode is immediately  
released and the focus lock indication disappears.  
NOTES:  
F1  
F1  
+
+
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto  
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you  
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,  
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when  
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at  
longer focal lengths.  
● Two manual focusing speeds are available. For  
slow-speed, push the switch slightly and hold that  
position. For fast-speed, push the switch fully.  
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or  
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
20  
Exposure Control  
Viewfinder  
F1  
F2  
EXP.  
FOCUS  
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best  
available picture quality, but you can override and make  
the adjustment manually.  
Power zoom switch  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. until “EXP.” appears to the right  
1
2
of F2.  
BRIGHTEN IMAGE  
While holding down F2, slide the power zoom  
switch to T. The Exposure indicator bar appears in  
the viewfinder.  
OR . . .  
DARKEN IMAGE  
While holding down F2, slide the power zoom  
switch to W. The Exposure indicator bar appears in  
the viewfinder.  
F1 button  
F2 button  
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .  
F1  
SEL  
F2  
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING  
Press F2. The standard setting is immediately  
restored and the Exposure indicator bar disappears.  
3
Function SEL. button  
To brighten the image  
+
F2  
+
+
+
-
-
-
+
F2  
To darken the image  
Exposure indicator bar  
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Date/Time Character Insert  
F1 button  
F2 button  
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters  
in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor,  
record them manually or automatically, and even make  
your own titles.  
F1  
SEL  
F2  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting  
procedure (੬ pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.  
Function SEL. button  
DISPLAY  
SELECT DISPLAY  
Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right  
1
2
of F2.  
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE  
Press F2 while in Record–Standby to cycle through  
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.  
F1  
F2  
DISP.  
TITLE  
NOTES:  
● The selected display can be recorded.  
● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off mode  
before shooting.  
● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press F2.  
● If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the Record–  
Standby mode and then select the desired display mode using F2.  
Date display  
Auto Date Record mode  
Date/Time display  
Character Generator  
Date-off mode  
AUTO DATE RECORD  
Your camcorder automatically records the day, month  
and year for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated  
in the following situations:  
On-screen display  
•After changing the date.  
•After loading a cassette.  
Date display  
Auto Date Record mode  
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing  
F2. In this mode, the month, day and year are replaced  
after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”.  
25.12.96  
AUTO DATE  
25.12.96  
Auto date  
record mode  
Auto date  
record executed  
NOTES:  
● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this mode, and  
disables all other modes.  
Date/Time display  
Character Generator  
● In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes while you’re  
shooting, the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds  
from that point. It is not recorded during any other recordings  
made on that day.  
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SET CHAR  
IN PARIS, FRANCE  
No Characters  
stored  
Example of  
stored characters  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO  
MONITOR  
Connect the camcorder to a monitor as instructed in  
1
2
“BASIC CONNECTIONS” (੬ pg. 27).  
DISPLAY VIEWFINDER  
INDICATIONS  
NOTES:  
● In the On-Screen Display mode, the date is  
displayed and recorded.  
Press F2 until the indications appear on the  
connected monitor.  
● The on-screen display is not available during recording.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
Character Generator  
–/+  
SET  
SELECT MODE  
Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right  
1
2
of F2.  
SET CHARACTER OR TITLE  
Press F2 until “SET CHAR” or a previously stored  
title appears in the viewfinder.  
ACCESS CHARACTER MODE  
SCREEN  
Press SET. A character grid appears in the view  
3
4
finder.  
ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS  
Press + or – to move the cursor on the character grid  
to the desired character, then press SET to enter. The  
selected characters appears at the bottom of the  
screen. When you’re done, press SET as many times  
as necessary to exit the screen. The title you made  
appears at the bottom of the screen.  
NOTES:  
● You can store up to 18 characters.  
● You can only make and store one title at a time. To  
replace it, repeat the procedure.  
● To create a space between two characters in a title you  
make, choose “ ” on the CHARACTER SET MODE  
screen.  
SET CHAR  
CHARACTER SET MODE  
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Instant Titles  
Example of Character Generator & Title  
Viewfinder  
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can  
superimpose one of them above a previously stored title  
as shown in the illustration to the left.  
The preset titles appear in this order: HAPPY BIRTHDAY,  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, OUR FAMILY, MOVIE STAR,  
PARTY TIME, MERRY CHRISTMAS, WEDDING DAY,  
CONGRATULATIONS.  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
IN PARIS, FRANCE  
SELECT MODE  
Character Generator:  
Title indication  
Press Function SEL. until “TITLE” appears to the right  
IN PARIS, FRANCE  
1
2
of F1.  
Title: HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
SELECT PRESET TITLE  
Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press F1 to  
cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is  
displayed.  
NOTES:  
● To delete the Instant Title during recording, press F1.  
● To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and  
then press F1 to select the desired title.  
● To display a title you made in the position usually  
occupied by an Instant Title, cycle through in step 2  
above until your title appears  
(after “CONGRATULATIONS”). You can superimpose  
two personal titles on the scene being shot.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
Self-Timer  
Tally lamp PROGRAM AE  
You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/  
Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the  
camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the  
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.  
NOTE:  
You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform  
this procedure.  
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY  
MODE  
Make sure the lens cover is open, set the power  
1
2
switch to CAMERA.  
SET TIME DELAY  
START/STOP  
On the RM-V704U, press INT. TIME to set the delay  
time. There are four choices, and they appear in the  
viewfinder in the following order (each time  
INT. TIME is pressed): 15S (15 seconds), 30S  
(30 seconds), 1MIN (1 minute) and 5MIN  
(5 minutes). Pressing again releases the Self-timer.  
INT. TIME  
REC TIME  
RM-V704U  
START DELAYED RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins  
blinking, and the blinking speed increases about  
5 seconds before recording starts. When recording  
begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.  
(provided with GR-AX460,  
optional for GR-AX360/AX260)  
3
4
RELEASE SELF-TIMER MODE  
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press  
INT. TIME continuously until “ ” disappears. To  
release when the tally lamp is blinking, press  
Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then press  
INT. TIME continuously until “ ” disappears.  
NOTE:  
If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to “ ”, 15S is automati-  
cally selected.  
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Animation  
Time-Lapse  
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of  
movement. This function allows you to shoot a  
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same  
object for a brief period of time.  
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.  
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,  
you can record subtle changes over an extended  
period of time.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to  
perform the following procedure.  
You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to  
perform the following procedure.  
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY  
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY  
MODE  
MODE  
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the  
power switch to CAMERA.  
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the  
power switch to CAMERA.  
1
2
1
2
SET RECORDING TIME  
SET RECORDING TIME  
Press REC TIME on the remote control. There  
are three choices available, and they appear in  
the following order (each time REC TIME is  
pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S and 1S. Press again to  
reset.  
Press REC TIME on the remote control. Three  
choices are available, and they appear in the  
following order (each time REC TIME is  
pressed): 1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S  
(one-half of a second) and 1S (one full second).  
Press again to release the Animation mode.  
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN  
START RECORDING  
RECORDINGS  
Press Recording Start/Stop after focusing on the  
subject. The recording stops automatically after  
the selected period of time.  
Press INT. TIME on the remote control. There  
are four choices available, and they appear in  
the following order (each time INT. TIME is  
pressed): 15S, 30S, 1MIN, and 5MIN. Press  
again to reset.  
3
3
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF  
PICTURES  
START TIME-LAPSE  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the desired number of  
4
5
6
pictures.  
RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop. Recording and  
intervals alternate automatically.  
CHECK YOUR WORK  
Play back the series of pictures to see if the  
results were satisfactory.  
4
5
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  
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE  
Press REC TIME until “ ” disappears from the  
viewfinder.  
Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then  
press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly  
until “ ” and “ ” disappear.  
NOTES:  
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is  
secured when shooting.  
NOTES:  
● If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to Self-Timer  
mode, Animation is cancelled and Self-Timer  
mode is engaged with 15S selected.  
● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during  
Animation shooting.  
● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during  
Time-Lapse shooting.  
● For best results, keep the camcorder secured  
while shooting.  
● If, during steps 2 and 3, the PROGRAM AE dial is  
set to the Self-Timer mode, the Self-Timer mode is  
engaged with 15S selected.  
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PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter  
26  
Cassette Adapter  
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.  
+
INSERT BATTERY  
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install  
one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the  
illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.  
1
2
3
VCR  
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER  
Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment  
door, then insert the cassette and close the  
compartment door.  
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  
4
illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.  
Sliding latch  
Reels  
NOTES:  
Compact video cassette  
● 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  
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PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
27  
There are three basic types of connections. When making  
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
Connection To A VCR [A]  
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)  
NOTE:  
Use the provided A/V cable.  
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO  
connectors  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR  
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the  
1
provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and  
VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on  
the VCR.  
A/V cable (provided)  
A
B
SUPPLY POWER  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
2
3
If your TV/VCR  
has the SCART  
connector, use  
the provided  
SELECT MODE  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV  
to its VIDEO mode.  
cable adapter.  
VCR  
Connection To A TV With A/V Input  
Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)  
Aerial  
NOTE:  
Use the provided A/V cable.  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV  
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the  
1
2
provided A/V cable. between the AUDIO and  
VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on  
the TV.  
To AUDIO, VIDEO and  
DC OUT connectors  
SELECT MODE  
RF unit RF-V5E  
(optional)  
Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in  
its instructions).  
NOTES:  
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input  
Connectors (Playback ONLY)  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead  
of the battery pack.  
NOTE:  
● To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the  
camcorder’s power switch to CAMERA, then  
set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not  
specially shielded, do not place the speakers  
adjacent to the TV as interference will occur  
in the camcorder playback picture.  
Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.  
* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection  
procedure.  
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PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
28  
NOTE:  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in  
“BASIC CONNECTIONS” (੬ pg. 27).  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Load as you did in the recording procedure.  
1
FF  
REW  
SELECT MODE  
Set the power switch to PLAY. The Power On  
2
3
4
indicator lights.  
PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in  
the viewfinder and the connected TV.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP.  
Rewind or Fast-forward the Tape  
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape  
during stop mode.  
POWER  
NOTE:  
The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5  
minutes in STOP mode. To turn on again, set the power  
switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.  
M 0:00:00  
Tape counter  
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PLAYBACK Features  
29  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Manual Tracking  
TRACKING  
COUNTER R/M  
PLAY/PAUSE  
To eliminate noise bars that appear on  
the screen.  
OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as  
many times as necessary for best  
picture.  
NOTES:  
● To reset TRACKING to the original  
preset, press both TRACKING buttons  
simultaneously.  
REW  
● Manual Tracking may not work with  
tapes recorded on other VCRs or  
camcorders.  
FF  
STOP  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Still Playback  
To pause during playback.  
OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press  
PLAY/PAUSE again.  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome during Still  
Playback. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Shuttle Search  
To allow high-speed search in either  
direction.  
OPERATION: Forward Search  
1) Press FF during playback.  
Reverse Search  
1) Press REW during playback.  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome in Shuttle  
Search. This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Counter Memory Function  
To make it easier to locate a specific  
tape segment.  
OPERATION: 1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for  
more than 2 seconds. The counter  
resets to “0:00:00”.  
2) Press COUNTER R/M. “M” appears.  
3) After recording or playback, press  
STOP, then REW. The tape automati-  
cally stops at or close to 0:00:00.  
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.  
REW  
FF  
NOTES:  
● The counter memory functions in the  
FF and REW modes.  
● To disable Counter Memory  
Function, press COUNTER R/M so  
the “M” disappears.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
RM-V704U  
(provided with GR-AX460,  
optional for GR-AX360/AX260)  
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EDITING  
30  
Tape Dubbing  
Power switch  
CONNECT EQUIPMENT  
Following the illustration at left, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR. If you have a Remote  
PAUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect it  
to the camcorder and the VCR. (See “NOTES” below  
for details.)  
1
2
EDIT  
PLAY/PAUSE  
PREPARE FOR DUBBING  
Set the camcorder’s power switch to PLAY, turn on  
the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate  
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
SELECT VCR MODE  
To EDIT  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
To AUDIO out  
3
4
To VIDEO out  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot  
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
Editing cable  
(provided)  
A/V cable  
(provided)  
START EDITING  
Press EDIT on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
Record mode.  
To AUDIO IN  
To VIDEO IN  
5
6
7
If your TV/VCR has the  
SCART connector, use  
the provided cable  
adapter.  
To Remote  
PAUSE  
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY  
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
NOTES:  
● When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, pressing EDIT on the  
camcorder in step 5 automatically engages the VCR’s Record  
mode.  
● When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, you can access a  
function called Master Edit Control System. Before beginning,  
reset the camcorder’s counter to “0:00:00” at an edit-out point.  
When the tape reaches this point (remember there’s a small  
margin of error) during editing, the camcorder and VCR pause  
automatically. However, some VCRs are not compatible with  
the Master Edit Control System.  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]  
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the  
source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic  
editing, in any order you like. R.A. Edit is more easily  
performed when the RM-V704U* MBR (Multi-Brand  
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see  
chart on the next page), but can also be performed by  
operating the VCR manually.  
* RM-V704U is provided with GR-AX460, optional for  
GR-AX360/AX260.  
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SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote  
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to  
the chart at left, press and hold MBR SET, and press  
button (A) and then (B).  
MBR SET  
VCR CTL  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
•The code is automatically set once you release the  
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.  
RM-V704U  
OPERATE THE VCR  
(provided with GR-AX460,  
optional for GR-AX360/AX260)  
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while  
holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for  
the desired function. The functions the remote can  
control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR  
REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this  
one).  
VCR CODE LIST  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
NAME  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
(A) (B)  
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.  
AKAI  
6
6
7
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
7
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
3
IMPORTANT  
BLAUPUNKT  
FERGUSON  
1
3
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and  
those of many other makers, it may not work with yours  
or may offer limited functions.  
9
9
3
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2
NOTES:  
SANYO  
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
4ꢀ  
4
● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try  
another code from the chart.  
SELECO, REX  
SHARP  
9
9
1ꢀ  
6
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In  
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.  
● If the RM-V704U is not able to control the VCR, use  
the controls on the VCR.  
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
SONY  
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
ꢀ
CONNECT TO . . .  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
9
9
9
3
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
2
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8
1
PAUSE TERMINAL  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
terminal.  
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
B
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
PAUSE TERMINAL  
2
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
C
NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER  
2
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U’s  
Pause-In jack.  
All other connections are as shown in the illustration  
on page 32.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
32  
REW/FF CANCEL  
PREPARE CAMCORDER  
Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to  
PLAY.  
IN/OUT  
2
3
R.A. EDIT  
PREPARE VCR  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).  
STOP  
SELECT SCENES  
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER  
DISPLAY  
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the  
counter display appears in the viewfinder and the  
screen of the connected TV.  
1
2
3
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO out  
connector  
To EDIT  
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE  
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene  
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.  
The data appears under IN on the display.  
Editing cable  
(provided)  
A/V cable  
(provided)  
REGISTER END OF SCENE  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and  
press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under  
OUT on the display. The total time of the registered  
scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
A
B
C
If your TV/VCR has  
the SCART  
connector, use the  
provided cable  
adapter.  
To Remote  
PAUSE  
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene  
To Pause-In  
4
5
(as many as 8).  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
VCR (Recording deck)  
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the  
most recently registered point.  
ON/OFF  
NOTES:  
VCR REC STBY  
CANCEL  
IN/OUT  
● The RM-V704U can be used to operate other camcorder  
functions as well. Point the RM-V704U at the camcorder’s  
remote sensor and press any of the following buttons (function  
appears in parentheses):  
RM-V704U  
— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)  
— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)  
— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)  
(provided with GR-AX460,  
optional for GR-AX360/AX260)  
● There must be at least one second between an in-point and its  
corresponding out-point.  
● The camcorder prerolls during R.A. Edit, so there must be at  
least 15 seconds of recording material prior to any in-point.  
● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points or out-  
points.  
● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point, the  
VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn’t  
take place.  
IN  
ᮣ 1 0:00:25  
ᮣ 2  
OUT  
IN  
ᮣ 1 0:00:25  
ᮣ 2 0:03:18  
ᮣ 3 0:02:33  
ᮣ 4 0:04:11  
ᮣ 5  
OUT  
0:01:05  
0:03:31  
0:02:53  
ᮣ 3  
ᮣ 4  
ᮣ 5  
ᮣ 6  
ᮣ 6  
ᮣ 7  
ᮣ 7  
ᮣ 8  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
ᮣ 8  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:00:25  
0:00:00  
0:04:11  
0:01:13  
● Pressing R.A. EDIT clears all in- and out-points from memory.  
● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to ensure  
the scene is recorded in its entirety.  
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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)  
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE  
MODE  
1
IN  
3
2
IN  
OUT  
IN OUT  
OUT  
Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
1
2
3
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING  
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously  
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the  
specified order.  
EDITED TAPE (VCR)  
EDIT  
STOP  
END AUTOMATIC EDITING  
When all selected scenes have been copied, the  
camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.  
Press STOP on both units.  
NOTES:  
● If you performed step 1C on page 31, keep the remote  
control pointed at the VCR during editing.  
● The on-screen display only appears while the  
camcorder searches for each scene.  
● To dub a copy of the camcorder’s (source) tape,  
perform R.A. EDIT by specifying only one in-point  
(and no out-point). The contents of the tape from the  
specified in-point to the end of the tape are  
automatically copied.  
● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited  
tape with certain VCRs.  
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL  
Using the RM-V704U remote control, it is also possible to  
perform deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The  
AV OUT  
playback deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The  
Player (JVC VCR)  
recording deck can be...  
Ⅲ a VCR other than JVC, or  
Ⅲ a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT  
connector  
To  
Editing cable  
(3.5 ø -3.5 ø,  
provided)  
R.A. EDIT  
How to use:  
AV IN  
— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U as shown on the  
left.  
Recording deck  
— Set the RM-V704U to correspond to the brand of the recording  
deck. (੬ P. 31)  
— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to the  
instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the  
playback deck.  
To  
PAUSE IN  
Notes:  
Ⅲ RM-V704U cannot be used to control the playback deck.  
Ⅲ RM-V704U is capable of controling basic operations of the  
recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY, STOP,  
PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not possible with some  
brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.  
RM-V704U  
(provided with  
GR-AX460,  
optional for  
GR-AX360/AX260)  
Ⅲ To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the  
controls on the recording deck itself.  
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34  
Insert Editing  
COUNTER R/M  
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded  
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with  
minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The  
original audio remains unchanged.  
NOTE:  
You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform  
the following procedure.  
SELECT MODE  
Set the power switch to PLAY.  
1
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT  
Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder  
2
3
or the remote control.  
RESET COUNTER  
Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2  
seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for less  
than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in the  
viewfinder.  
POWER  
M-0:12:34  
Tape Counter  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the  
recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the  
point where the new scene should start.  
Insert editing  
indicator  
4
Viewfinder  
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE  
Press and hold INSERT, and press PAUSE. The Insert  
mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is  
aimed at appears on the screen.  
5
6
BEGIN INSERT EDITING  
Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter  
reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and  
the camcorder enters the playback mode.  
NOTES:  
● Insert Editing may not work correctly if a blank  
segment exists in the recorded tape.  
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the  
designated end point, and noise bars may appear.  
Neither indicates a defect in the unit.  
REW  
PAUSE  
● To edit onto a tape with the recording safety tab  
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing  
mode. When the sound is to be recorded, press  
A. DUB and PAUSE simultaneously after Step 5. When  
INSERT and PAUSE are pressed simultaneously again,  
the unit re-enters the Video-signal-only  
Recording mode.  
A. DUB  
INSERT  
PLAY  
RM-V704U  
(provided with GR-AX460,  
optional for GR-AX360/AX260)  
● If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the  
TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may  
occur.  
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Audio Dubbing  
Audio dubbing indicator  
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape  
(normal audio only).  
Viewfinder  
** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure  
(੬ pg. 34) before continuing.  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
1
scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press  
PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE  
at exactly the point where dubbing should start.  
Mic  
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY  
MODE  
Press and hold A. DUB, and press PAUSE.  
2
3
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING  
Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,  
Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the  
camcorder enters the playback mode.  
NOTES:  
● Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape  
contains blank segments.  
● If the camcorder’s mike is too close to the TV, or if the  
TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may  
occur.  
REW  
A. DUB  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
RM-V704U  
(provided with GR-AX460,  
optional for GR-AX360/AX260)  
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INDEX Controls  
36  
@ # $ % ^&  
Controls  
1 PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. ੬ pg. 14  
2 F1 [Function 1] Button ........................੬ pg. 16  
3 PUSH Button......................................... ੬ pg. 7  
4 Function SEL. Button ........................... ੬ pg. 16  
5 F2 [Function 2] Button ........................੬ pg. 16  
6 EJECT Switch ......................................... ੬ pg. 7  
y
U I 9 O 0  
* ()q w  
7 AUTO PAUSE ON/OFF Switch  
(GR-AX460 only) .................................੬ pg. 12  
8 LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF Switch  
(GR-AX460 only) .................................੬ pg. 13  
P
a
9 Diopter Adjustment ............................... ੬ pg. 7  
0 Power Zoom Switch ............................ ੬ pg. 11  
! BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ............ ੬ pg. 4  
@ MWB [Manual White Balance]  
Button ................................................. ੬ pg. 15  
# Tape Length [TAPE30•45]  
Select Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 7  
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]  
Button ................................................. ੬ pg. 29  
!
u
i o p e r W  
s
$ EDIT Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 30  
% DATE/TIME +/– Buttons ......................... ੬ pg. 6  
CHAR. [Character] SET +/– Buttons ..... ੬ pg. 22  
TRACKING +/– Buttons ....................... ੬ pg. 29  
^ DATE/TIME SET Button ..........................੬ pg. 6  
CHAR. SET Button............................... ੬ pg. 22  
R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................... ੬ pg. 32  
R T 1 2  
3
6
& R.A.EDIT Button .................................. ੬ pg. 32  
* REW Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 28  
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... ੬ pg. 11  
( FF Button ............................................੬ pg. 28  
RETAKE F Button ................................. ੬ pg. 11  
7
8
) R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... ੬ pg. 32  
q STOP Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 28  
w PLAY/PAUSE Button ............................ ੬ pg. 28  
e POWER Switch .....................................੬ pg. 6  
r Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 8  
t
Y
Q
4 5  
E
Connectors  
Other Parts  
R Video light (GR-AX460 only) ............... ੬ pg. 13  
T Microphone  
t REMOTE Jack (For connection of the RM-V20U  
wired remote control unit (optional).)  
y Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................... ੬ pg. 8  
u EDIT Jack ............................................੬ pg. 30  
i VIDEO Out Jack .................................. ੬ pg. 27  
o RF DC OUT Jack .................................੬ pg. 27  
p AUDIO Out Jack .................................੬ pg. 27  
Y Remote Sensor ...................................... ੬ pg. 9  
(Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is  
the sensor necessary for shooting.)  
U Clock Battery Compartment .................. ੬ pg. 6  
I Battery Pack Mount ...............................੬ pg. 4  
O Electronic Viewfinder ............................ ੬ pg. 7  
P LENS COVER Switch ........................... ੬ pg. 10  
a Grip Strap ............................................. ੬ pg. 8  
s Tripod Mounting Socket ........................੬ pg. 8  
Indicators  
Q Tally Lamp .......................................... ੬ pg. 10  
W Power On Indicator............................. ੬ pg. 10  
E LCD window (GR-AX460 only)  
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37  
6 7 8 9  
0
T 45  
45MIN  
T
F2  
REC  
CINEMA  
F1  
FADER  
PAUSE  
SPORTS  
LENS COVER  
!
@
#
$
%
^
&
1
s
2
3
4
MWB  
W
INDEX  
FADER  
1 4S  
5MIN  
5
MERRY CHR ISTMAS  
10 : 55  
25. 12. 96  
* (  
)
q
Viewfinder Indications  
1, 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 14  
Displayed at 2 for approx. 3 seconds when the  
PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one  
position to another. Then only the indicator  
remains at 1.  
3 Focus Indicator ...................................੬ pg. 18  
4 White Balance Mode Indicator............ ੬ pg. 15  
5 Zoom Level Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 11  
Exposure Indicator Bar ........................੬ pg. 20  
! Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 10  
@ Record–Standby Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 10  
# Lens Cover Warning ............................ ੬ pg. 10  
$ Index Code Marking............................ ੬ pg. 12  
% Fade–Standby Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 16  
^ Clock Battery Warning  
Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is not  
in place or exhausted.  
For inserting or replacing  
the clock battery ................................... ੬ pg. 6  
6 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator  
Changes as follows according to the battery  
pack’s remaining power level:  
& Insert Editing Indicator ........................ ੬ pg. 34  
Audio Dubbing Indicator .................... ੬ pg. 35  
“
”. When the power is  
* Condensation Warning  
almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit  
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully  
charged one ..........................................੬ pg. 4  
When this indicator appears, all functions are  
disabled. Turn the unit off for a few hours, and  
when you turn it on again the indicator should  
disappear.  
7 Cassette Warning .................................. ੬ pg. 7  
Blinks when no cassette or a cassette with the  
Erase Protection tab removed is loaded.  
( Instant Title ......................................... ੬ pg. 23  
) Date/Time/Character ........................... ੬ pg. 21  
8 Intelligent Function Control  
q Interval  
Indicator ............................................. ੬ pg. 16  
Time/Recording Time Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 24  
9 Remaining Tape Time ..........................੬ pg. 10  
0 Tape Length Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 7  
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CAUTIONS  
38  
.... charge in an environment where  
DANGER:  
temperatures are within the tolerances shown  
in the chart below. This is a chemical  
reaction type battery—cooler temperatures  
impede chemical reaction, while warmer  
temperatures can prevent complete charging.  
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current  
even when switched off.  
•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not  
touch it either while in operation or soon after  
turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.  
•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case  
immediately after using the video light, since it  
remains extremely hot.  
•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm  
between the video light and people or object.  
•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
•Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the  
video light unit.  
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .  
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to  
deliver less recording time per charge.  
General Battery Precautions  
•When the RM-V20U (remote control), C-P6U or  
C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even  
when correctly operated, the batteries are  
exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.  
•Use only the following batteries:  
NOTE:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Ranges  
RM-V20U ................................. R03 (AAA) size  
C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... R6 (AA) size  
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C  
Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C  
Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.  
NOTES:  
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
1. Refer to the RM-V20U and C-P6U/C-P7U  
instructions when replacing batteries.  
2. Do not use old and new batteries together.  
3. Do not use two different kinds of batteries.  
Although sizes may be the same, voltages may  
differ.  
4. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they  
can leak or explode.  
5. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.  
6. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored  
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage  
which can cause malfunctions.  
20°C.  
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
Cassettes  
To 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.  
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
.... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run  
at all. This slackens the tape and can result in  
damage.  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery pack is a  
nickel-cadmium battery. Before using  
the supplied battery pack or an optional  
battery pack, be sure to read the  
following cautions:  
.... do not open the front tape cover. This  
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
Terminals  
.... do not burn.  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
.... use only specified chargers.  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
.... out of direct sunlight.  
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service  
life . . .  
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
.... avoid repeated charging without fully  
discharging.  
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About moisture condensation . . .  
Main Unit  
•You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into  
a glass will cause drops of water to form on the  
glass‘ outer surface. This same phenomenon  
occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it  
is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after  
heating a cold room, under extremely humid  
conditions or in a place directly subjected to the  
cool air from an air conditioner.  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.  
.... disassemble or modify the unit.  
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in  
use.  
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
.... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal  
damage to the camcorder itself.  
Serious malfunctioning  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a  
cooking stove.  
.... in places subject to excessive shock or  
vibration.  
For Your Maintenance  
.... near a television set.  
1. After Use  
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,  
etc.).  
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)  
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn  
off the camcorder.  
2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then  
remove the cassette.  
3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing  
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
.... in places of over 50°C.  
.... in places where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
.... in direct sunlight.  
.... in a closed car in summer.  
.... near a heater.  
PUSH.  
4 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery  
pack.  
5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to  
close the lens cover.  
2. Cleaning The Camcorder  
1 CLEAN EXTERIOR  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
.... allow it to become wet.  
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during  
transportation.  
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.  
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap.  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
2 CLEAN LENS  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently  
with lens cleaning paper.  
3 REMOVE EYEPIECE  
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull  
it out.  
4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER  
Remove dust using a blower brush.  
5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE  
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and  
turn it clockwise.  
5. This camcorder features a built-in head  
cleaner which automatically cleans the  
heads and head drum when a cassette is  
loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads  
become dirty and cause blurriness or  
interruption in the playback picture,  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
NOTES:  
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as  
benzine or alcohol.  
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other power units have  
been disconnected.  
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
40  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
POWER  
No power is supplied.  
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly  
(੬ pg. 4).  
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 4).  
● The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(੬ pg. 5).  
RECORDING  
Recording cannot be performed.  
● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover  
the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding tabs.  
In this case, check the position of the tab.)  
Recording does not start.  
● The camcorder power switch has not been set to CAMERA  
(੬ pg. 10).  
PLAYBACK  
The tape is running, but there’s no  
playback picture.  
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.  
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV switch has  
not been set to VIDEO.  
● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.  
Noise bars appear in the playback  
picture.  
● Manual Tracking has not been performed (੬ pg. 29).  
Playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted.  
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest  
JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.  
The counter indication is blurred  
during Still playback.  
● This is normal.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
The tape stops during fast-forward or  
rewind.  
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated  
(੬ pg. 29).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
OTHER  
The tape won’t eject.  
● The battery pack is running low.  
Some functions are not available.  
● The PROGRAM AE dial is set to LOCK (੬ pg. 14).  
Vertical white lines appear when  
shooting a very bright object.  
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the  
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the  
camcorder.  
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear  
in the viewfinder.  
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.  
An error number (E01, etc.) appears  
in the viewfinder.  
● Consult your nearest 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. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply  
unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and  
proceed as usual from the beginning.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
41  
VIDEO  
Output  
Format  
Power source  
Power consumption  
: VHS PAL standard  
: DC 6 V  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced (via VIDEO  
out connector)  
GR-AX460 light on : 8.7 W  
GR-AX460 light off : 5.7 W  
GR-AX360  
GR-AX260  
AUDIO  
Output  
: 5.9 W  
: 5.7 W  
: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm  
(via AUDIO out  
connector)  
Signal system  
: PAL-type  
Video recording system  
Luminance  
AAC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER  
(AA-V11EG) SPECIFICATIONS  
: FM recording  
: Converted sub-carrier  
direct recording  
Conforms to VHS  
standard  
Colour  
Power requirement  
: AC 110 to 240 V`,  
50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Output  
: 23 W  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
Recording time  
Max.  
:
cassette  
: DC 8.5 V  
(CHARGE),  
DC 6.3 V  
(VTR)  
, 1.3 A  
, 1.8 A  
: 23.39 mm/sec  
: 45 minutes  
(with EC-45 cassette)  
Charging system  
: Constant current, peak  
detection, timer  
controlled  
Operating  
temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
: 0°C to +40°C  
: 35% to 80%  
: –20°C to +50°C  
Dimensions  
Weight  
: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x  
68 (D) mm  
: Approx. 350 g  
Weight  
GR-AX460  
GR-AX360  
GR-AX260  
: Approx. 780 g  
: Approx. 750 g  
: Approx. 760 g  
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Dimensions  
Dimensions  
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x  
GR-AX460/AX260 : 109 (W) x 113 (H) x  
226 (D) mm  
104 (D) mm  
Weight  
Accessory  
: Approx. 240 g  
: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1  
GR-AX360  
: 109 (W) x 113 (H) x  
206 (D) mm  
Provided Accessories ...................... ੬ pg. 3  
CAMERA  
Pick up  
Minimum required  
illumination  
Illumination range  
Lens  
: 1/4" format CCD  
Optional Accessories  
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U  
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E  
•Battery Charger BH-VC10EG  
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7E  
: 2 lx (F1.2)  
: 2 to 100,000 lx  
: F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm,  
14:1 power zoom lens  
with auto iris and macro  
control, filter diameter  
46 mm  
•RF Unit RF-V5E  
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U  
•Wired Remote Control Unit RM-V20U  
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-45/30  
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U  
Viewfinder  
: Electronic viewfinder  
with  
•0.55" colour LCD  
(GR-AX360)  
* Some acccessories are not available in some  
areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for  
details on accessories and their availability.  
•0.5" black/white CRT  
(GR-AX460/AX260)  
White balance  
adjustment  
: Auto/Manual adjustment  
E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change  
without notice.  
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