JVC Camcorder GR AX660 User Manual

CONTENTS  
GETTING STARTED  
RECORDING  
6
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER  
14  
Basic Recording ...................... 14  
Basic Features ........................ 15  
Video Light ........................... 17  
Advanced Features .................. 18  
Date/Time Insert .................... 18  
Snapshot ................................ 19  
Digital Image Stabilizer  
(D.I.S.) ................................... 20  
Exposure Control .................... 20  
White Balance Adjustment ...... 21  
Focusing ................................ 22  
Programme AE With Special  
GR-AX760  
GR-AX660  
Effects .................................... 24  
Fade/Wipe ............................. 26  
Using Menu For Detailed  
Adjustment............................. 28  
Instant Titles........................... 30  
Self-Timer .............................. 32  
Animation .............................. 33  
Time Lapse ............................. 33  
PLAYBACK  
34  
Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 34  
Basic Connections .................... 35  
Basic Playback ....................... 36  
Features ............................... 37  
EDITING  
38  
Tape Dubbing ......................... 38  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ...38  
Insert Editing ......................... 42  
Audio Dubbing ........................ 43  
(GR-AX760 shown)  
USER MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
Controls ............................... 47  
Connectors ............................ 48  
Indicators ............................. 48  
Other Parts ........................... 48  
Viewfinder ............................ 49  
Terms .................................. 50  
44  
45  
47  
Compact VHS  
PAL  
INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTIONS  
51  
53  
SPECIFICATIONS  
YU30052-550-1  
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This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type  
colour television signals. It cannot be used for  
playback with a television of a different standard.  
However, live recording and viewfinder playback are  
possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-  
V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the  
provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An  
appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to  
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in  
different countries.)  
SOME DO’S AND  
DON’TS ON THE SAFE  
USE OF EQUIPMENT  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to  
meet international safety standards but, like any electrical  
equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the  
best results and safety is to be assured.  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to  
use the equipment.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the  
mains plug, extension leads and interconnections  
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and  
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making  
or changing connections.  
PAL  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C  
video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be  
used with this unit.  
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the  
installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in  
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the  
mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose  
dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unat-  
tended unless it is specifically stated that it is  
designed for unattended operation or has a standby  
mode. Switch off using the switch on the  
equipment and make sure that your family knows  
how to do this. Special arrangements may need to  
be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios  
so that you are distracted from the requirements of  
road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst  
driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use  
can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for  
example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the  
life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with  
wood screws — to ensure complete safety always  
fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with  
the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or  
moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything  
into holes, slots or any other opening in the case  
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment  
of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!  
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MAJOR FEATURES  
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REMEMBER  
Multi Function Control  
(pg. 20 – 33)  
The Logical Choice  
Digital Hyper Zoom (pg. 15)  
Zoom-in  
The only compact video  
cassettes that can be  
W
W
W
W
used with your VHS VCR*  
T
T
T
T
Zoom-out  
Programme AE with Special  
Effects (pg. 24)  
Cinema Sepia Twilight Sports  
High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter  
Digital Image Stabilizer  
(pg. 20)  
Digital Wipes and Fades  
(pg. 26)  
Black Fader  
Mosaic Fader  
Slide Wipe  
Blue Fader  
Shutter Wipe  
Random Assemble Editing  
(pg. 38 – 41)  
2
8
5
4
1
6
3
7
Built-In Auto Light  
(GR-AX760 only) (pg.17)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
•Remote Control  
Unit RM-V704U  
(GR-AX760 only)  
•Cassette Adapter  
C-P7U  
•Battery Pack  
BN-V12U  
•AC Power Adapter/  
Charger AA-V11EK  
Lithium Battery  
CR2025  
x2 for GR-AX760  
x1 for GR-AX660  
•DC Cord  
•Shoulder Strap  
•Cable adapter  
•Editing Cable  
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE  
5
SUPPLY POWER  
INSERTING A VIDEO  
CASSETTE  
Hook on.  
1
EJECT  
1
Push in.  
2
3
PUSH  
2
Insert.  
BATT. RELEASE  
Using the battery pack  
1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the  
camcorder. (Charging procedure, P. 6)  
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into  
place.  
1 Slide EJECT.  
2 Insert a video cassette.  
3 Press PUSH.  
(For more details, P. 11)  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery  
pack.  
PLAYBACK  
SHOOTING  
PLAY/PAUSE  
3
REW  
2
1
LENS COVER  
open/close knob  
2
Set to “CAMERA”  
STOP  
Recording Start/Stop button  
3
1
Set to “PLAY”  
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to  
open the lens cover.  
2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.  
— The power indicator will light and an  
image will appear in the viewfinder.  
3 Press RECORDING START/STOP.  
— Recording starts.  
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.  
2 Press REW.  
— The tape will automatically stop at the  
beginning of the tape.  
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.  
— Playback starts and the playback picture  
appears in the viewfinder.  
To stop playback, press STOP.  
(For more details, P. 36.)  
To stop recording temporarily, momentarily  
press the Recording Start/Stop button once  
again.  
(For more details, P. 14)  
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS  
VCR using the Cassette Adapter. P. 34  
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GETTING STARTED  
6
Power  
This camcorders 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  
Connect the chargers AC power cord to a wall  
1
2
outlet. The power indicator lights.  
POWER  
indicator  
To AC outlet  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.  
The CHG. indicator lights.  
END  
indicator  
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  
BN-V12U  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.  
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.  
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
Hook on.  
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the  
1
2
battery pack in until it locks in place.  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.  
Push in.  
BATT. RELEASE  
BATT. PACK  
RECORDING TIME  
BN-V12U  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
approx. 1 hr. 5 min. (40 min.)  
approx. 2 hrs. 15 min. (1 hr. 25 min.)  
approx. 3 hrs. (1 hr. 50 min.)  
(
): When the Video Light is on (GR-AX760 only).  
**REFRESH  
ATTENTION:  
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows  
you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.  
Before detaching the power source,  
make sure that the camcorders power  
is turned off. Failure to do so can result  
in a camcorder malfunction.  
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  
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.  
Charge marker  
NOTES:  
The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and  
the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.  
Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully  
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 part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before  
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.  
Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.  
Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.  
A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to  
continue.  
The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one thats 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  
illustration to the left).  
To  
DC OUT  
terminal  
To AC outlet  
To  
DC IN  
Jack  
NOTES:  
When using the car battery, leave the engine  
idling.  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
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.  
AA-V11EK (provided)  
DC cord  
To cars  
cigarette  
lighter  
USING AC POWER  
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in  
the illustration to the left).  
Car Battery Cord  
AP-V7E (optional)  
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.)  
8
Clock Battery (Lithium) Insertion/Removal  
A
This battery is necessary for clock operation 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 CR2025  
lithium battery and push it in.  
4
5
CLOSE COVER  
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.  
NOTE:  
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”(pg. 2) for information  
on safe handling of lithium batteries.  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
3
POSITION VIEWFINDER  
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability  
1
2
3
(see illustration at left).  
SELECT MODE  
1
Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
2
ADJUST DIOPTER  
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.  
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Date/Time Setting  
Shooting mode selector  
FAR  
SELECT MODE  
Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the  
+
MENU  
1
2
3
Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press to move the highlight bar down to “Date/  
Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time  
screen appears.  
NEAR  
SET DATE/TIME  
Set POWER to  
“CAMERA”.  
Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set  
4
begins blinking, then press + or to until the correct  
setting appears.  
•If you decide you want to return the date and time  
to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to  
move the highlight bar to “Cancel”, then press  
MENU.  
•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.  
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Once you’ve set the day, month, year and time,  
press FAR or NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then  
press MENU. The Main Menu screen reappears.  
5
6
Main Menu  
Screen  
CLOSE MAIN MENU  
Tele Macro  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T30  
Gain Up  
Press MENU.  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
NOTES:  
To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a  
connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (pg. 18).  
If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2., 31. 6.,  
etc.) and perform step 5, “Input Error” appears blinking  
at the bottom of the screen. Press +, , FAR or NEAR to  
input the correct number.  
Set Time and  
Date Screen  
1.1.00  
Set  
10:45  
Cancel  
Date  
Day/Month/Year  
Time  
24-hour indication  
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Tape Length Setting  
10  
Shooting mode selector  
FAR  
SELECT MODE  
+
MENU  
Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the  
Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.  
1
2
3
4
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
NEAR  
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Tape  
Length”.  
SET TAPE LENGTH  
Press FAR or NEAR to cycle through until the correct  
setting appears (depending on the tape used). T30 =  
30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 min. and  
T60 = 60 min. (when recording in SP mode).  
CLOSE MAIN MENU  
Press MENU.  
5
NOTES:  
The tape remaining time (pg. 14) displayed in the  
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has  
been selected.  
When using a 60-minute tape, the tape ramaining time  
displayed will not be accurate.  
Main Menu  
Screen  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T45  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
T30  
T45  
T60  
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Recording Mode Setting  
Pressing SP/LP alternates the setting between SP  
(standard play-provides higher picture and sound  
quality, better for dubbing) and LP (Long Play-more  
economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP).  
SP/LP  
1
NOTE:  
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the  
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER  
Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force  
1
2
3
to open.  
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE  
Make sure the label is facing outward.  
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER  
SP  
LP  
SP  
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.  
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.)  
Turn to take up  
slack.  
Erase Protection  
Gear  
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
12  
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  
lever. 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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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  
Infrared beam  
effective area  
10°  
GR-AX760, and is available optionally for GR-AX660.  
Infrared beam  
sensor window  
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER  
10°  
Pull out the battery holder according to the type of  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or  
may cause misoperations when the infrared  
beam sensor window is directly exposed to  
sunlight or powerful lighting.  
1
2
remote control unit you have.  
A
Type  
Type  
: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock  
hole.  
B
:
Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery  
holder.  
INSERT BATTERY  
1
2
0
!
@
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. (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  
pg. 40  
2 Infrared beam  
transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
3 MBR SET button  
4 INT. TIME button  
5 REC TIME button  
6 FF button  
pg. 39  
Self-Timer/Time lapse (pg. 32, 33)  
Animation/Time lapse (pg. 33)  
Retake (Forward) (pg. 15)  
Retake (Rewind) (pg. 16)/  
Quick Review (pg. 15)  
FF/FF Shuttle Search (pg. 36)  
Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (pg. 36)  
7 REW button  
8 PAUSE button  
9 PLAY button  
Pause/Play (pg. 37)  
Playback start (pg. 36)  
0 START/STOP button  
! VISS button  
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button of the camcorder.  
Index code marking (pg. 16)  
@ ZOOM (T/W) buttons  
# VCR CTL button  
$ A. DUB button  
% STOP button  
^ INSERT button  
& R. A. EDIT buttons  
Zoom (invariable speed pg. 15)  
pg. 39  
Audio dubbing (pg. 43)  
Stop (pg. 36)  
Insert Editing (pg. 42)  
pg. 39  
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RECORDING Basic Recording  
14  
LENS COVER  
SWITCH  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
Power (pg. 6)  
Tape Length (pg. 10)  
Recording Mode Setting (pg. 11)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 12)  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert  
POWER  
Start/Stop  
1
2
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to  
ensure the holder is closed and locked.  
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE  
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open  
the lens cover, then set the power switch to  
“CAMERA”.  
The power indicator  
•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.  
25min  
START SHOOTING  
Tally lamp  
Press the RECORDING START/STOP button.  
3
4
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,  
and “REC ” appears in the viewfinder.  
•If you want to turn the tally lamp off, see page 29.  
Tape remaining time indicator  
STOP RECORDING  
120min  
119min  
3min  
Press the RECORDING START/STOP button again to  
stop recording.  
1min (Blinking)  
0min (Blinking)  
2min (Blinking)  
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby  
mode.  
*
min.....(Now calculating)  
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.  
The indicated remaining time is approximate.  
The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary  
according to the type of tape used.  
The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been  
selected (pg. 10).  
When using a 60-minute tape, the tape ramaining time displayed will not be accurate.  
“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches 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 without performing Zoom or any other operations,  
the camcorders 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 (pg. 16) to find the end of  
the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.  
The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 8 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is  
closed.  
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RECORDING Basic Features  
15  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Zooming  
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or  
an instantaneous change in image  
magnification.  
Zoom-in  
W
W
W
W
OPERATION:  
28X Hyper zoom  
T
T
T
T
Digital circuitry doubles the  
maximum 14x magnification offered  
by optical zoom.  
Zoom-out  
1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever  
toward “T”.  
2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.  
During Hyper Zoom, the speed  
increases the further you slide the  
Zoom Lever.  
Focusing may be come unstable  
during Hyper Zoom. In this case,  
set the zoom while in Record –  
Standby, set manual focus or Focus  
Lock (pg. 22, 23), then zoom in  
or out in Record mode.  
Zoom indicator bar  
NOTES:  
W
Zoom level  
indicator  
T
The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only  
moves during optical zoom. Once  
the indicator reaches “T”, all  
magnification from that point is  
through digital processing.  
During digital image processing,  
the quality of the image may suffer.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Quick Review  
To check the end of the last  
recording.  
Power zoom lever  
OPERATION:  
1) Press “ ” and release quickly  
during the Record–Standby mode.  
Tape is rewound for about 2  
seconds and played back automati-  
cally, then pauses in Record–  
Standby mode for the next shot.  
NOTE:  
Distortion may occur at start of  
playback.  
This is normal.  
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)  
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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 marked to start the  
first recording after a cassette is  
inserted, as long as the Power switch  
is set to “CAMERA”.  
Manual Marking  
1) Press VISS once to place the index  
code. INDEX blinks in the  
viewfinder during marking.  
START/STOP  
VISS  
NOTE:  
If VISS is pressed during  
Record–Standby mode, the mark is  
placed where RECORDING  
START/STOP is pressed.  
RM-V704U  
(provided with GR-AX760,  
optional for GR-AX660)  
FEATURE:  
Retake  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To re-record certain segments.  
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the  
Record–Standby mode.  
RETAKE  
2) Press either RETAKE button to  
reach the start point for new  
recording.  
3) Press RECORDING START/STOP  
to start recording.  
Noise may appear during Retake.  
This is normal.  
NOTE:  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Auto Pause System (GR-AX760 only)  
To automatically stop recording  
when the camcorder is pointed  
down, preventing accidental  
recordings of the ground, your feet,  
etc.  
OPERATION:  
NOTES:  
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  
automatically 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  
Record-Standby  
Up  
Auto Pause also works when the  
camcorder is twisted by a large  
degree to the left or right.  
Normal  
Upside down  
When you want to shoot in any of  
the aforementioned positions,  
make sure you set AUTO PAUSE to  
“OFF”.  
Record  
Record-Standby  
Record-Standby  
Down  
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Video Light (GR-AX760 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 camcorders  
power on.  
•It is recommended to set the white balance  
(pg. 21) to indoor mode ( ) when you use the  
video light.  
•When not using the video light, turn it off to save  
battery power.  
NOTES:  
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.  
When the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF switch is set to  
“AUTO”:  
Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light  
may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually  
switch the light on or off using the LIGHT ON/  
AUTO/OFF switch.  
While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode  
(pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.  
While the Twilight mode (pg. 25) is engaged, the  
light will not activate.  
DANGER  
•The video light become 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 objects.  
•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
•It is recommended that you consult your nearest  
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.  
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Date/Time Insert  
This feature allows you to display the date and time in your  
viewfinder and on a connected TV.  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the Date/Time  
Setting procedure (pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE  
Press DISPLAY during Record–Standby to cycle  
through the available modes as shown in the  
illustration at left.  
1
NOTES:  
The selected display can be recorded.  
If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off  
mode before shooting.  
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15:28:43  
Date display  
Time display  
If you want to delete the display during shooting, press  
DISPLAY.  
If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the  
Record-Standby mode and then press DISPLAY to  
select the desired display mode.  
Date/Time-off mode  
Date/Time display  
Date display  
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Time display  
15: 28:43  
Date/Time display  
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15: 28:43  
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Quick Rec  
QUICK REC  
Records a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene  
transitions like those seen inTV programmes.  
During Record–Standby, press and release QUICK  
1
REC. Recording starts, and after 5-second  
recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the  
Record–Standby mode automatically.  
To continue shooting longer than 5 seconds,  
press and hold QUICK REC. Recording continues  
as long as QUICK REC is kept pressed.  
NOTES:  
The Fade/Wipe (pg. 26) cannot be activated by  
pressing QUICK REC.  
QUICK REC cannot be used during Animation and  
Time-Lapse (pg. 33).  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
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Digital Image Stabilizer  
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by  
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high  
magnification.  
ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER  
Press D.I.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder.  
1
To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer, press  
D.I.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.  
Shooting Mode Selector  
NOTES:  
+
D.I. STABILIZER  
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:  
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal  
stripes  
When shooting dark or dim subjects  
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting  
When shooting scenes with movement in various  
directions  
When shooting scenes with low-contrast  
backgrounds  
Switch off DIS when recording with the camcorder on  
a tripod.  
Exposure Control  
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best  
available picture quality, but you can override and make  
the adjustment manually.  
SELECT SHOOTING MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.  
1
Viewfinder  
D.I.S. Indicator  
+
02  
BRIGHTEN IMAGE  
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level  
2
indicator appears in the viewfinder.  
OR . . .  
DARKEN IMAGE  
Exposure Level Indicator  
Press (maximum –06). The Exposure level  
indicator appears in the viewfinder.  
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .  
To brighten the image  
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING  
Press + and simultaneously. The standard setting is  
immediately restored and the Exposure level  
indicator disappears.  
3
06  
+
06  
To darken the image  
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White Balance Adjustment  
MWB  
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:  
•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.  
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being  
shot outdoors.  
In these cases, use the camcorders built-in preset filters  
for white balance adjustment.  
SELECT SHOOTING MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.  
1
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the  
2
required indication appears in the viewfinder.  
“MWB” ....With a memorized personal White  
................Balance setting (see below)  
” .........Outdoors on sunny day  
Shooting Mode Selector  
” ........Outdoors on cloudy day  
” ..........Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp  
No indication  
(Auto)  
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.  
MWB  
MWB  
SELECT SHOOTING MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to ”PRESET”.  
1
White balance mode indicator  
ADJUST FOCUS  
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a  
2
3
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually  
(pg. 23).  
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  
Shooting Mode selector to “FULL AUTO”.  
Re-adjust the White Balance mode when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and  
off again, or when the Shooting Mode selector’s position has been changed.  
It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance  
(“Basic Connections” pg. 35).  
When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST FOCUS”), 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.)  
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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.*  
Shooting Mode Selector  
NEAR  
FAR  
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*  
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
* 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.  
•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 SHOOTING MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.  
1
LOCK FOCUS  
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “  
2
3
appears in the viewfinder.  
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK  
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. 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 (pg. 15). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,  
the camcorder could automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance between the camcorder and  
the subject. *When Tele Macro is activated, the  
camcorder will not zoom out automatically.  
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Manual Focus  
Shooting Mode Selector  
FAR NEAR  
NOTE:  
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
SELECT SHOOTING MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.  
1
Power zoom lever  
ADJUST FOCUS  
A
TO FARTHER SUBJECT  
2
Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications  
2
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
B
TO NEARER SUBJECT  
Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications  
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Release FAR or NEAR. The focus  
3
4
indication is replaced by the focus lock indication  
” and the adjusted focus is locked in.  
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE  
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual  
Focus mode is immediately released and the focus  
lock indication disappears.  
NOTES:  
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.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or  
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
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Programme AE With Special Effects  
Shooting Mode Selector  
EFFECT/PROG.AE  
Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive.  
Effects can be selected during recording, as well as in  
Record–Standby.  
SELECT SHOOTING MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL  
1
2
AUTO” or “PRESET”.  
If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .  
.... only the Cinema mode can be activated.  
If you set to “PRESET”, . . .  
.... you can choose any one of the 5 effects  
available.  
SELECT EFFECT  
If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .  
.... pressing EFFECT/PROG.AE turns the Cinema  
mode on and off.  
If you set to “PRESET”, . . .  
.... pressing EFFECT/PROG.AE brings up the Effect  
menu. Press again to move the highlight bar to  
the desired effect. Once you decide on an  
effect, it is selected and activated, and its  
indicator appears, within 2 seconds.  
OFF  
•If you started this procedure in the Record–  
Standby mode, press RECORDING START/STOP  
to begin recording at this point.  
1
2
3
4
5
Cinema  
Sepia  
Twilight  
Sports  
HI.S 1/2000  
DEACTIVATE EFFECT  
When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to “FULL  
AUTO”, . . .  
3
.... press EFFECT/PROG.AE.  
When set to “PRESET”, . . .  
Effect menu  
.... press EFFECT/PROG.AE to bring up the Effect  
Menu, and press again to move the highlight bar  
to “OFF”.  
EFFECT/PROG. AE indicator  
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INDICATION  
MODE  
EFFECT  
Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the screen to produce a  
cinema-like “16:9 wide-screen” effect.  
CINEMA  
The picture becomes sepia-tinted (reddish brown) monochrome,  
creating the look of an old photograph.  
SEPIA  
Makes dusk and twilight scenes, etc. look more natural and  
dramatic. White balance is set to “ ”. Press MWB if you want to  
change the setting.  
TWILIGHT  
Automatically adjusts to high shutter speed (1/250 to 1/500) to  
clearly capture fast-moving action with less blur. Clarity is  
especially noticeable during slow motion or still playback on a  
VCR. Great for sports, races, etc.  
SPORTS  
Captures even faster action than Sports effect.  
HI-SPEED  
SHUTTER  
(1/2000)  
NOTES:  
When the Sepia effects are activated, pressing MWB (manual white balance) has no effect.  
Certain effects cannot be used together with other functions. When an effect not usable in the present  
situation is selected, its indicator blinks.  
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Fade/Wipe  
Shooting mode selector  
These effects let you make pro-style scene  
transitions.  
SELECT SHOOTING MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL  
1
2
AUTO” or “PRESET”.  
If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .  
.... only the Black Fader mode is available.  
FADE/WIPE  
If you set to “PRESET”, . . .  
.... you can choose any one of the effects available.  
RESERVE EFFECT  
If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .  
.... pressing FADE/WIPE turns the Black Fader  
mode on and off.  
If you set to “PRESET”, . . .  
.... pressing FADE/WIPE brings up the Fade/Wipe  
menu. Press again to move the highlight bar to  
the desired effect. Once you decide on an  
effect, it is selected and reserved, and its  
indicator appears, within 2 seconds.  
OFF  
BK  
START RECORDING  
1
2
3
4
5
Black Fader  
Blue Fader  
Mosaic Fader  
Shutter Wipe  
Slide Wipe  
C
Press RECORDING START/STOP to start recording  
3
4
and activate a fade- or wipe-in.  
OR . . .  
END RECORDING  
Press RECORDING START/STOP to stop recording  
and engage a fade- or wipe-out.  
Fade/Wipe menu  
DEACTIVATE EFFECT  
When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to “FULL  
AUTO”, . . .  
.... press FADE/WIPE.  
When set to “PRESET”, . . .  
BK  
.... press FADE/WIPE to bring up the Fade/Wipe  
menu, then press again to move the highlight  
bar to “OFF”.  
NOTE:  
When the Shooting Mode selector is set to “FULL  
AUTO”, after a fade-in, Black Fader is no longer  
reserved. To reserve it for a fade-out, press FADE/WIPE.  
FADE/WIPE indication  
BK  
” appears in the viewfinder.  
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B
K
BLACK FADER  
Fades in/out to a black screen.  
C
BLUE FADER  
Fades in/out to a blue screen.  
MOSAIC FADER  
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic pattern.  
SHUTTER WIPE  
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image  
pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.  
SLIDE WIPE  
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image, or a new image moves in from right to  
left.  
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Shooting mode selector  
FAR  
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment  
This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control,  
an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies  
many of the more detailed camcorder settings.  
+
MENU  
SELECT SHOOTING MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
NEAR  
2
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press + or to place the highlight bar on the desired  
3
4
function.  
MAKE SETTING  
The setting procedure depends on the function you  
select.  
If you select Tele Macro, Gain Up, Colour Filter or  
Tape Length, . . .  
.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices  
until the desired setting appears. Then go to step  
8.  
If you select Title or Date/Time, . . .  
.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for  
each function (Title – pg. 30; Date/Time –  
pg. 9).  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T45  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
If you select “Sub Menu”, . . .  
.... press NEAR to bring up the Sub Menu screen.  
Go to step 5.  
Main Menu screen  
Tally  
SELECT FUNCTION AT SUB MENU  
ON  
Press + or to place the highlight bar on the desired  
option, then press NEAR. The selected item begins  
blinking.  
Interval Timer OFF  
5
6
7
Rec. Time  
OFF  
07  
JLIP ID NO.  
CHANGE SETTINGS  
Press + or to change the displayed setting of the  
selected function, then press FAR to enter your  
choice. The selected item stops blinking.  
Sub Menu screen  
CLOSE SUB MENU  
Press FAR, and setting is complete. The Sub menu  
screen disappears and the Main Menu screen  
reappears.  
PAUSE  
To go directly past the Main Menu screen to the  
normal screen, press MENU.  
CLOSE MAIN MENU  
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.  
If any settings in the Main Menu have been  
changed from the factory settings, this mark  
appears in the viewfinder.  
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MAIN MENU  
Tele Macro  
OFF  
Usually set to this position.  
 ON  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus  
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a  
distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus  
at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you  
can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of  
approx. 60 cm.  
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of  
focus.  
Gain UP  
AGC  
Allows you to record a subject in a dark environment. It  
delivers a brighter, if slightly coarse, picture.  
 OFF  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness  
adjustment.  
Color Filter  
NOR  
 RED  
 BLUE  
For normal shooting with no colour adjustment.  
Gives recording a reddish tint.  
Gives recording a bluish tint.  
Tape Length  
Title  
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (pg. 10).  
Allows you to superimpose a preset title onto a scene (pg. 30).  
Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 9).  
Date/Time  
= Factory setting  
SUB MENU  
Tally  
ON  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
OFF  
Interval Timer and  
Rec. Time  
These features allow you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (pg. 32),  
Animation and Time-Lapse recording (pg. 33).  
JLIP ID NO.  
This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the  
camcorder to a device such as a computer using the JLIP terminal.  
The numbers range from 01 to 99.  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
30  
Shooting mode selector  
Instant Titles  
+
MENU  
You can superimpose one of 8 preset titles, or a title you  
made yourself, onto a scene.  
SELECT SHOOTING MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
FAR NEAR  
2
ACCESS INSTANT TITLE MENU  
SCREEN  
Press + or to move the highlight bar to “Title”, then  
3
4
5
press NEAR. The Title menu appears.  
SELECT PRESET TITLE  
Press + or to move the highlight bar to the desired  
title. (To create an original title, refer to page 31.)  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T45  
DISPLAY PRESET TITLE  
Press MENU. The Title menu disappears, and the  
selected title is displayed on the screen.  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
OFF  
Happy Birthday  
Happy Holidays  
Our Family  
Movie Star  
Party Time  
Merry Christmas  
Wedding Day  
Congratulations  
(Set Character)  
Congratulations  
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Character Generator  
Shooting mode selector  
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.  
+
MENU  
Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the “Instant Title” procedure  
(pg. 30) before continuing.  
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU  
Press + or to move the highlight bar to “(Set  
1
2
Character)”, then press NEAR. The Character Set  
menu appears.  
FAR NEAR  
INPUT CHARACTERS  
Press +, , FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor  
to the desired character, then press MENU. The  
selected characters appear at the bottom of the  
screen. Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).  
To select the location of the next character, press  
+, , FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor to  
the row of squares at the bottom of the screen,  
then press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking  
cursor underneath the desired location. Press +  
when you’re done, and the blinking cursor returns  
to the character grid.  
OFF  
Happy Birthday  
Happy Holidays  
Our Family  
END CHARACTER SETTING  
Press +, , FAR or NEAR to move the cursor to  
“End”, then press MENU. The Character Set menu  
disappears and the Preset Title menu reappears.  
Press MENU to return to the normal screen.  
Movie Star  
Party Time  
Merry Christmas  
Wedding Day  
Congratulations  
(Set Character)  
3
NOTE:  
To erase a character you entered mistakenly, place the  
cursor by “Clear” by pressing +, , FAR or NEAR, then  
press MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to  
erase selected characters only, place the blinking cursor  
at the character at the bottom you want to replace, then  
press +/–. “ ” in the top left corner is highlighted.  
SET : MENU KEY  
A
K
U
È
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B
L
C
D
N
E
O
Y
F
P
Z
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Q
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M
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V W X  
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
I
L I K  
End  
Clear  
SET : MENU KEY  
A
B
L
C
D
N
E
O
Y
F
P
Z
G
Q
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Clear  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
32  
Interval Timer Indicator  
Self-Timer  
Recording  
Time Indicator  
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.  
1min  
1s  
Shooting  
mode selector  
+
ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY  
NEAR  
MODE  
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the Power  
switch to “CAMERA”.  
1
2
3
4
SELECT MODE  
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.  
FAR  
MENU  
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS SUB MENU SCREEN  
Press to move the highlight bar down to “Sub  
Menu”, then press NEAR. The Sub Menu screen  
appears.  
SET INTERVAL TIME  
Tally lamp  
Press to move the highlight bar down to “Interval  
Timer”, press NEAR, then press + or to cycle  
through the choices. Stop when the desired time  
appears. Choose from “15S”, “30S”, “1min”,  
“5min”, or select to turn the function “OFF”. Then  
press FAR twice to return to the Main Menu screen.  
5
START/STOP  
INT. TIME  
REC TIME  
RM-V704U  
(provided with GR-AX760,  
optional for GR-AX660)  
CLOSE MAIN MENU  
Press MENU.  
6
7
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T45  
START DELAYED RECORDING  
Press RECORDING START/STOP. If you set the tally  
lamp to “ON” (pg. 29), it begins blinking, and  
the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds  
before recording is to start. Once recording begins,  
the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
To Release Self-Timer . . .  
.... while the tally lamp is blinking, press RECORDING  
START/STOP to stop the blinking, then set “Interval  
Timer” to “OFF” or press INT. TIME on the remote  
control until “ ” disappears.  
Main Menu Screen  
Tally  
ON  
.... while the tally lamp is lit but not blinking, press set  
“Interval Timer” to “OFF” or press INT. TIME on the  
remote control until “ ” disappears.  
Interval Timer OFF  
Rec. Time  
OFF  
07  
JLIP ID NO.  
NOTE:  
Instead of performing steps 2 6, you can set the interval  
time by pressing INT. TIME on the remote control.  
Sub Menu Screen  
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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.  
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 four choices available, and they appear in  
the following order (each time REC TIME is  
pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, and 5S. Press again to  
reset.  
Press REC TIME on the remote control. Four  
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), 1S (one full second) and  
5S (five seconds). Press again to release the  
Animation mode.  
You can also set the recording time in the  
Sub Menu screen. Press “” to move the  
highlight bar down to “Rec Time”, and press  
NEAR, then press + or to cycle through the  
choices.  
You can also set the recording time in the  
Sub Menu screen (pg. 32). Press “” to  
move the highlight bar down to “Rec Time”,  
press NEAR, and press + or to cycle  
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN  
RECORDINGS  
through the choices. Then press MENU.  
START RECORDING  
Press INT. TIME on the remote control. There  
are five choices available, and they appear in  
the following order (each time INT. TIME is  
pressed): OFF, 15S, 30S, 1 min, and 5 min.  
Press again to reset.  
3
Press the Recording Start/Stop button after  
focusing on the subject. The recording stops  
automatically after the selected period of time.  
3
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF  
PICTURES  
You can also set the interval time in the Sub  
Menu screen. Press “” to move the highlight  
bar down to “Interval Timer”, press NEAR,  
and press + or to cycle through the choices.  
•Exposure control (pg. 20), manual  
focusing (pg. 23) and D.I.S. settings  
(pg. 20) should be performed at this point.  
Once you perform step 5, these settings  
cannot be changed.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the desired number of  
4
5
6
pictures.  
CHECK YOUR WORK  
Play back the series of pictures to see if the  
results were satisfactory.  
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE  
Press REC TIME until “ ” disappears from the  
viewfinder, or set “Rec Time” in the Sub Menu  
screen to “OFF”.  
START TIME-LAPSE  
RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button. Record-  
ing and intervals alternate automatically.  
4
5
NOTES:  
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE  
For best results, make sure the camcorder is  
secured when shooting in Animation or  
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 the  
Recording Start/Stop button to stop the  
blinking, then press INT. TIME and REC TIME  
repeatedly until “ ” and “ ” disappear, or  
set “Interval Timer” and “Rec Time” in the Sub  
Menu screen to “OFF”.  
Fade-in/out cannot be performed during  
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.  
Before performing other operations following  
Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure  
the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.  
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PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter  
34  
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
Sliding latch  
Reels  
illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.  
Compact video cassette  
NOTES:  
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 adapters recording safety hole with  
adhesive tape.  
Recording safety hole  
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PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
35  
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 optional Audio and Video cables.  
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO  
connectors  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR  
Audio and Video  
cables (optional)  
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the  
1
optional Audio and Video cables between the  
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder  
and those on the VCR.  
A
B
To AUDIO  
and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
SUPPLY POWER  
If your TV/VCR  
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
has the SCART  
connector, use  
the provided  
2
3
cable adapter.  
SELECT MODE  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV  
to its VIDEO mode.  
VCR  
Connection To A TV With A/V Input  
Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)  
Aerial  
NOTE:  
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV  
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the  
1
2
optional Audio and Video cables between the  
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder  
and those on the TV.  
To AUDIO, VIDEO and  
DC OUT connectors  
RF unit RF-V5E  
(optional)  
SELECT MODE  
Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in  
its instructions).  
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input  
Connectors (Playback ONLY)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead  
of the battery pack.  
NOTE:  
Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.  
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.  
* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection  
procedure.  
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PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
36  
NOTE:  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in  
“Basic Connections” (pg. 35).  
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.  
FF  
REW  
1
SELECT MODE  
Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. The Power On  
indicator lights.  
2
3
4
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  
POWER  
during Stop mode.  
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–1:23:45  
Tape counter  
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PLAYBACK Features  
37  
To eliminate noise bars that appear  
on the screen.  
TRACKING  
COUNTER R/M  
PLAY/PAUSE  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Manual Tracking  
OPERATION:  
NOTES:  
1) Press either TRACKING button as  
many times as necessary for best  
picture.  
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:  
Still Playback  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To pause during playback.  
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. (Speed is  
7 times normal.)  
Reverse Search  
1) Press REW during playback.  
(Speed is as noted above.)  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome or darken 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 less than 1  
second. “M” appears.  
REW  
FF  
PAUSE  
3) After recording or playback, press  
STOP, then REW. The tape  
automatically stops at or close to  
0:00:00.  
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start  
playback.  
PLAY  
RM-V704U  
(provided with GR-AX760,  
optional for GR-AX660)  
NOTES:  
The counter memory functions in  
the FF and REW modes.  
To disable Counter Memory  
Function, press COUNTER R/M so  
the “M” disappears.  
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EDITING  
38  
Tape Dubbing  
PLAY/PAUSE  
EDIT  
CONNECT EQUIPMENT  
Following the illustration at left, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR.  
1
2
PREPARE FOR DUBBING  
Set the camcorders power switch to PLAY, turn on  
the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate  
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
SELECT VCR MODE  
Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
3
4
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot  
just before the edit-in point. Once its reached, press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
Power switch  
To AUDIO out  
To VIDEO out  
START EDITING  
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
Record mode.  
5
6
7
Audio and Video  
cable (optional)  
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY  
Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
If your TV/VCR has  
the SCART connector,  
use the provided  
cable adapter.  
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS  
To AUDIO IN  
To VIDEO IN  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
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-AX760, optional for  
GR-AX660.  
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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-AX760,  
optional for GR-AX660)  
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  
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.  
BLAUPUNKT  
FERGUSON  
1
3
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
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.  
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
SONY  
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
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 40.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
40  
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  
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).  
PLAY/PAUSE  
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 JLIP  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO out  
connectors  
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.  
Audio and Video  
cable (optional)  
Editing cable  
(provided)  
REGISTER END OF SCENE  
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  
To Remote  
PAUSE  
cable adapter.  
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES  
To AUDIO IN  
To VIDEO IN  
To Pause-In  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene  
4
5
(as many as 8).  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the  
most recently registered point.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
NOTES:  
VCR REC STBY  
ON/OFF  
CANCEL  
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 apears in parentheses):  
— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)  
IN/OUT  
— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)  
RM-V704U  
— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)  
(provided with GR-AX760,  
optional for GR-AX660)  
There must be at least one second between an in-point and  
its corresponding out-point.  
To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds open  
between scenes.  
Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points or  
out-points.  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25  
--:--:--  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25  
0:03:18  
0:02:33  
0:04:11  
0:01:05  
0:03:31  
0:02:53  
--:--:--  
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.  
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.  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:00:25  
0:00:00  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:04:11  
0:01:13  
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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)  
1
IN  
3
2
IN  
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE  
MODE  
OUT  
IN OUT  
OUT  
Point the remote control toward the VCRs 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.  
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the  
editing cable and the audio/video cable.  
NOTES:  
C
If you performed step 1 on page 39  
(“MAKE CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control  
pointed at the VCR during editing.  
The on-screen display only appears while the  
camcorder searches for each scene.  
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)  
Editing cable  
R.A.EDIT (3.5 ø -3.5 ø,  
provided)  
recording deck can be...  
a VCR other than JVC, or  
a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT  
connector  
To  
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. (P. 39)  
— 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:  
RM-V704U cannot be used to control the playback deck.  
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-AX760,  
optional for  
GR-AX660)  
To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the  
controls on the recording deck itself.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
42  
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:  
Use the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform this  
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  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
w
Insert editing  
M–0:12:34  
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.  
indicator  
4
5
Tape Counter  
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE  
Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing  
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert  
mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is  
aimed at appears on the screen.  
Viewfinder  
BEGIN INSERT EDITING  
Press RECORDING START/STOP. When the counter  
reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and  
the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.  
6
7
END INSERT EDITING  
Press STOP.  
•If a Fade/Wipe effect was in use during Insert  
Editing, wait about 10 seconds after pressing STOP  
before performing other operations.  
REW  
PLAY  
NOTES:  
After step 5, Retake (pg. 16) can be performed.  
The tape may stop slightly before or after the  
designated end point, and noise bars may appear.  
Neither indicates a defect in the unit.  
Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing  
mode.  
INSERT  
PAUSE  
RM-V704U  
(provided with GR-AX760,  
optional for GR-AX660)  
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Audio Dubbing  
Audio dubbing indicator  
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape  
(normal audio only).  
e
Viewfinder  
M-0:05:20  
** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure  
(pg. 42) before continuing.  
•The sound comes from the built-in mike.  
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.  
Mike  
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY  
MODE  
Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing  
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.  
2
3
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING  
Press PLAY/PAUSE. When the counter reaches  
“0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and  
the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.  
END AUDIO DUBBING  
Press STOP.  
4
REW  
PLAY  
NOTES:  
A.DUB  
PAUSE  
Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or  
the edit points will not be accurate.  
If the mike is too close to the TV, or if the TVs volume  
is too high, whistling or howling may occur.  
If the camcorder is connected to the TV, noise may  
appear on the screen and pictures may become  
monochrome during Audio Dubbing procedure. This  
phenomenon is not recorded on the tape.  
RM-V704U  
(provided with GR-AX760,  
optional for GR-AX660)  
NOTES (for Insert Editing and  
Audio Dubbing):  
Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work  
correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the  
recording speed was changed during the original  
recording.  
To edit/dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab  
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio  
Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.  
During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert–  
Pause or Audio Dub–Standby is engaged, the counter  
may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,  
stops at exactly 0:00:00.  
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USER MAINTENANCE  
44  
After Use  
LENS COVER  
open/close switch  
Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off  
the camcorder.  
1
2
3
4
5
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove  
the cassette.  
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing  
PUSH.  
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.  
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close  
the lens cover.  
Set to “POWER OFF”  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
BATT. RELEASE  
CLEAN EXTERIOR  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
1
EJECT  
CLEAN LENS  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with  
2
3
4
5
lens cleaning paper.  
REMOVE EYEPIECE  
PUSH  
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.  
Remove  
CLEAN VIEWFINDER  
Remove dust using a blower brush.  
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE  
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it  
clockwise.  
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.  
Marks  
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
45  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
POWER  
No power is supplied.  
The battery pack has not been attached correctly  
(pg. 6).  
The battery pack is not charged (pg. 6).  
The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(pg. 7).  
The power suddenly goes off and  
doesn’t come back on by itself.  
The battery pack has completely discharged.  
Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,  
then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If  
it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
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” (pg. 14).  
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 (pg. 37).  
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  
(pg. 37).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
46  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
OTHER  
The tape won’t eject.  
The battery pack is running low.  
Some functions are not available.  
The Shooting Mode selector is set to “FULL AUTO“.  
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.  
The picture is blurred in the Quick  
Review or Retake mode.  
This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise  
may be present while recording in the SP mode (pg. 11).  
An error number (E03) appears in  
the viewfinder.  
Turn the camcorders power off, then disconnect the  
power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power  
on again. If the error number still appears in the  
viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The image is out of focus.  
The diopter needs to be adjusted (pg. 8).  
The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation  
of Auto Focus (pg. 22).  
A character generator title and the  
date and time displays disappear  
from the viewfinder.  
If you remove the power source from the camcorder while  
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased.  
Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before  
disconnecting the power source.  
Even though the Lens Cover is open,  
the Lens Cover Warning indicator  
blinks.  
The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the  
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position  
of the Lens Cover.  
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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INDEX Controls  
47  
% ^ & *  
( )  
@ # $  
q w e r t  
1 2  
3
y
u
i
9
0
!
4 5 6 7 8  
Controls  
1 Multi-Function Control  
^ Recording Mode [SP/LP] Select  
[FAR/NEAR/+/– Buttons] ........................pg. 9  
2 EFFECT/PROG.AE Button .................... pg. 24  
3 PUSH Button......................................... pg. 5  
4 Shooting Mode Selector ........................pg. 9  
5 DISPLAY Button .................................. pg. 18  
6 FADE/WIPE Button .............................. pg. 26  
7 MENU Button ....................................... pg. 9  
8 D.I.S. [Digital Image Stabilizer]  
Button ................................................. pg. 11  
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]  
Button ................................................. pg. 37  
& EDIT Button ........................................ pg. 41  
* TRACKING +/– Buttons ....................... pg. 37  
( R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................... pg. 40  
) R.A.EDIT Button .................................. pg. 40  
q REW Button......................................... pg. 36  
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... pg. 15  
w FF Button ............................................ pg. 36  
RETAKE F Button ................................. pg. 16  
e R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... pg. 40  
r STOP Button ......................................... pg. 5  
t PLAY/PAUSE Button .............................. pg. 5  
y BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ............ pg. 5  
u Recording Start/Stop Button.................. pg. 5  
i POWER Switch ..................................... pg. 8  
Button .................................................pg. 20  
9 EJECT Switch ......................................... pg. 5  
0 AUTO PAUSE ON/OFF Switch  
(GR-AX760 only) .................................pg. 16  
! LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF select switch  
(GR-AX760 only) .................................pg. 17  
@ Diopter Adjustment ............................... pg. 8  
# QUICK REC Button ............................. pg. 19  
$ Power Zoom Lever .............................. pg. 15  
% MWB [Manual White Balance]  
Button .................................................pg. 21  
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O
P
a
s
PLAY  
REC  
A
B
E
D
LP  
SP  
d
f
C
Y
U
T
o p Q W E  
g
I
R
h
Connectors  
Other Parts  
Y Video Light (GR-AX760 only) .............. pg. 17  
U Microphone ........................................ pg. 43  
o DC IN Jack ............................................ pg. 7  
p JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector.  
•Connect the Editing Cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing (pg. 40).  
I Infrared beam sensor window ............. pg. 13  
(Be careful not to cover this area; built-in  
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.)  
•In the future, it will be used to connect the  
camcorder to a device such as a personal  
computer.  
O Shoulder Strap Eyelets ......................... pg. 12  
P Clock Battery Compartment .................. pg. 8  
a Battery Pack Mount ...............................pg. 6  
s Electronic Viewfinder ............................ pg. 8  
d LENS COVER Switch ............................. pg. 5  
f Grip Strap ........................................... pg. 12  
g Tripod Mounting Socket ...................... pg. 12  
h LCD window (GR-AX760 only)  
Q VIDEO Out Jack .................................. pg. 35  
W RF DC OUT Jack .................................pg. 35  
E AUDIO Out Jack .................................pg. 35  
Indicators  
R Tally Lamp .......................................... pg. 14  
T Power On Indicator............................. pg. 14  
A
Operating Mode (Playback//Recording)  
Indicator  
B
Recording Mode Indicator  
C
Tape Running Indicator  
Remaining Battery Power Inedicator  
D
E
Tape Loaded/Remaining Tape Indicators  
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49  
1 2 3  
4
5 6 7  
T45  
42min  
REC SP  
1min  
1/4s  
W
e
r
8
9
0
!
@
#
w
q
)
(
*
+
02  
MWB  
PAUSE  
INDEX  
T
TAPE END  
Congratulations  
25.12. 96  
10:45:13  
& ^  
%
$
Viewfinder Indications  
1 Remaining Tape Time ..........................pg. 14  
2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ....... pg. 11  
3 Interval Timer Indicator. ......................pg. 32  
4 Recording Time Indicator .................... pg. 32  
5 Tape Length Display ............................ pg. 10  
# Clock Warning  
Once the power is turned on and the indicator  
blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date  
and time settings (pg. 9). After setting is  
complete, turn the power off and disconnect the  
power source. If you re-connect it and turn the  
power on and the indicator is blinking, that  
means that the clock (lithium) battery is either  
not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace  
the old battery with, a new one (pg. 8).  
$ Time Display ....................................... pg. 18  
6 Battery Pack Remaining Power  
Indicator ............................................... pg. 6  
Changes as follows according to the battery  
pack’s remaining power level:  
”. When the power is  
% Instant Title Display ............................. pg. 30  
^ Tape End Display ................................ pg. 14  
Appears when the end of the tape is reached  
during playback, recording or fast-forward.  
almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit  
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully  
charged one.  
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened  
squares —  
— does not necessarily mean  
& Date Display ....................................... pg. 18  
that the battery pack is fully charged.)  
* Condensation Warning  
When this indication appears, all functions are  
disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the  
power source) for a few hours, and when you  
turn it on again the indicator should disappear.  
( Main Menu Setting Change Indicator .. pg. 28  
7 Cassette Indicator  
Blinks when no cassette inserted;  
remains steadily lit when cassette inserted.  
8 Focus Indicator ...................................pg. 22  
9 Exposure Level Display ....................... pg. 20  
0 White Balance Mode Indicator............ pg. 21  
! Record–Standby Mode Indicator ......... pg. 14  
@ Index Code Marking............................ pg. 16  
) FADE/WIPE indicator .......................... pg. 26  
q D.I.S. (Digital Image Stabilizer)  
Indicator ............................................. pg. 20  
w EFFECT/PROG.AE indicator................. pg. 24  
e Recording Indicator ............................. pg. 14  
r Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. pg. 15  
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INDEX Terms  
50  
A
M
AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 6  
Main Menu ............................................. pg. 29  
Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 23  
MBR Code Setting................................... pg. 39  
Animation Recording .............................. pg. 33  
Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 43  
Auto Focus.............................................. pg. 22  
P
B
Playback ................................................. pg. 34  
Programme AE with Special Effects ......... pg. 24  
Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 4  
Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 6  
Brighten the Image .................................. pg. 20  
C
Q
Car Battery .............................................. pg. 7  
Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 34  
Character Generator ............................... pg. 31  
Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 7  
Charging the Battery Pack ....................... pg. 6  
Cinema Mode ......................................... pg. 25  
Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 8  
Connection to a VCR/TV ......................... pg. 35  
Contents ................................................. pg. Cover  
Counter Memory ..................................... pg. 37  
Quick Rec............................................... pg. 19  
Quick Review ......................................... pg. 15  
R
Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 38–41  
Record-Standby ...................................... pg. 14  
Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 18–33  
Recording ............................................... pg. 14  
Recording, Start/Stop............................... pg. 14  
Recording Mode Setting.......................... pg. 11  
Remote Control Unit ............................... pg. 13  
Remove Cassette ..................................... pg. 11  
Retake..................................................... pg. 16  
Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 36  
D
Darken the Image ................................... pg. 20  
Date/Time Insert...................................... pg. 18  
Date/Time Setting.................................... pg. 9  
Digital Image Stabilizer ........................... pg. 20  
Discharge the Battery pack...................... pg. 6  
Diopter Adjust......................................... pg. 8  
S
Sepia Mode............................................. pg. 25  
Shift Zoom .............................................. pg. 15  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................... pg. 12  
Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 37  
Specifications.......................................... pg. 53  
Sports Mode............................................ pg. 25  
Still Playback .......................................... pg. 37  
Sub Menu ............................................... pg. 29  
E
Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 11  
Exposure Control .................................... pg. 20  
F
Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 26  
Fast-Forward Tape ................................... pg. 36  
Focus Lock.............................................. pg. 22  
T
Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 36  
Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 38  
Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 10  
Time-Lapse Shooting ............................... pg. 33  
Tracking .................................................. pg. 37  
Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 12  
Twilight Mode ......................................... pg. 25  
G
Grip Adjustment...................................... pg. 12  
H
High Speed Shutter Mode ....................... pg. 25  
I
V
Index Code Marking ............................... pg. 16  
Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 11  
Insert Editing ........................................... pg. 42  
Instant Titles ............................................ pg. 30  
Interval Timer .......................................... pg. 32  
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................ pg. 8  
Viewfinder, Indications............................ pg. 49  
W
White Balance Adjustment ...................... pg. 21  
Wipe in/out ............................................. pg. 26  
L
Z
LCD ........................................................ pg. 48  
Zooming ................................................. pg. 15  
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CAUTIONS  
51  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service  
Video Light  
life . . .  
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.  
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
.... avoid repeated charging without fully  
discharging.  
.... charge in an environment where  
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.  
When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm  
between the video light and people or object.  
Do not us e near flammable or explosive  
materials.  
Serious malfunctioning  
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current  
even when switched off.  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC  
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 C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is  
not functioning even when correctly operated, the  
batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh  
ones.  
NOTE:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Use only the following battery:  
C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... R6(AA) size  
Temperature Ranges  
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.  
1. Refer to the 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.  
NOTES:  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 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.  
Battery Packs  
..... 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.  
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.  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
..... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
..... out of direct sunlight.  
.... do not burn.  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
..... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
Terminals  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
..... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic  
fields (such as those generated by motors,  
transformers or magnets).  
.... use only specified chargers.  
..... vertically, in their original cases.  
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Serious malfunctioning  
52  
Main Unit  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
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.  
SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS  
Dust and dirt on video heads  
..... 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.  
1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to  
acclimatize to its environment before using it.  
2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.  
(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)  
From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor  
situation, then immediately being used in a warm  
indoor situation.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
From being used or stored in a cool air-conditioned  
situation, then being used in a high-humidity  
outdoor situation.  
Other areas where rapid large temperature changes  
can occur.  
3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette tapes..  
Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position,  
complete in their cassette cases.  
During transportation, always store cassettes in  
their cassette cases.  
4. Check recorded information at regular intervals. If  
the camcorder is equipped with a quick review  
facility, use this facility to check whether the picture  
is clear or not.  
If the quick review or playback picture is not clear,  
then the video heads may be dirty.  
..... 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.  
..... near a television set.  
..... 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.  
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.  
Note:  
As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar  
symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that the  
tracking control of the unit is in the centre position.  
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.  
Cleaning the video heads  
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video  
heads may cause the playback picture to become  
blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is  
equipped with a built-in head cleaner which  
..... 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.  
automatically cleans the heads, reducing the likelihood  
of dirty heads, if such troubles are encountered, we  
recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically  
designed for JVC camcorders, model number TCC-2U.  
Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below:  
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.  
1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the  
Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally,  
5 seconds is sufficient).  
2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the  
playback picture with a previously good-recorded  
tape.  
About moisture condensation . . .  
3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new tape  
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.  
can begin when desired.  
4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to  
two more times.  
5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC  
dealer.  
Important Note:  
If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will  
also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.  
* A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the  
video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is  
loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging.  
* Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your JVC  
local dealer.  
• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage  
to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to  
the camcorder itself.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
53  
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER  
(AA-V11EK) SPECIFICATIONS  
Format  
Power source  
Power consumption  
: VHS PAL standard  
: DC 6V  
Power requirement  
: AC 110 to 240 V`,  
50/60 HZ  
: 23 W  
GR-AX760 light on : 8.7 W  
GR-AX760 light off : 5.7 W  
Power consumption  
Output  
Charge  
VTR  
Charging system  
GR-AX660  
Signal system  
Video recording system  
Luminance  
: 5.7 W  
: DC 8.5 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
, 1.3 A  
, 1.8 A  
: Constant current, peak  
detection, timer  
controlled  
: PAL-type  
: FM recording  
: Converted sub-carrier  
direct recording  
*Conforms to VHS  
*standard  
Colour  
Dimensions  
Weight  
: 150 (W) x 42 (H)  
x 68 (D) mm  
: Approx. 400 g  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
: VHS-C cassette  
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)  
SPECIFICATIONS  
SP  
LP  
: 23.39 mm/sec  
: 11.70 mm/sec  
Dimensions  
: 188 (W) x 25 (H)  
Recording time Max.  
SP  
x 104 (D) mm  
: 60 minutes  
Weight  
Accessory  
: Approx. 240 g  
(with EC-60 cassette)  
: 120 minutes  
: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1  
LP  
(with EC-60 cassette)  
Provided Accessories ...................... pg. 4  
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Weight  
GR-AX760  
GR-AX660  
Dimensions  
: 35% to 80%  
: –20°C to +50°C  
Optional Accessories  
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U  
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E  
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7E  
: Approx. 810 g  
: Approx. 800 g  
•RF Unit RF-V5E  
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30  
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U  
(Including viewfinder) : 109 (W) x 113 (H)  
x 226 (D) mm  
CAMERA  
Pick up  
Lens  
* Some acccessories are not available in some  
areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for  
details on accessories and their availability.  
: 1/4” format CCD  
: F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm,  
14:1 power zoom lens  
with auto iris and macro  
control, filter diameter  
46 mm  
: Electronic viewfinder  
with 0.5” black/white  
CRT  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless  
otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and  
specifications subject to change without notice.  
Viewfinder  
White balance  
adjustment  
: Auto/Manual adjustment  
VIDEO  
Output  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced (via VIDEO  
out connector)  
AUDIO  
Output  
: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm (via  
AUDIO out connector)  
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