COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX97
Compact VHS
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
cabinet. Retain this information for
future reference.
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0057-001A
EN
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5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered.
•Do not block the openings by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
•Do not place the product in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
Electrical energy can perform many useful func-
tions. But improper use can result in potential
electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has
been engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating instruc-
tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and
operating instructions before you operate this
product and keep this manual for future reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
3. Power Lines
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. If your
product is intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
4. Power Cord Protection
810-20)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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USE
SERVICING
1. Servicing
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits
a marked change in performance and you are
unable to restore normal operation by following the
detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do
not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product.
•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for any mounting of the product.
•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combina-
tion to overturn.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product
near water—for example,
near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink or
laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a
swimming pool and the
like.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
4. Object and Liquid Entry
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
5. Attachments
4. Safety Check
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
EN
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INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
SUPPLY POWER
Hook on.
1
EJECT
Push in.
2
1
BATT. RELEASE
3
PUSH
2
Using the battery pack
1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into
place.
1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert a video cassette.
3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 13)
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
SHOOTING
PLAYBACK
PLAY/PAUSE
3
1
LENS COVER
Open/Close
Switch
2
Set to “CAMERA”
3
1
2
Recording Start/Stop Button
STOP
Set to “PLAY” REW
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press REW.
1 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch
to open the lens cover.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
2 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.
— The power indicator will light and an
image will appear.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
— Recording starts.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.
— Playback starts and the playback picture
appears.
•To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 38.)
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop Button once
again.
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS
VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS
Playpak). ੬ pg. 36
(For more details, ੬ pgs. 16, 17)
MAJOR FEATURES
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REMEMBER
Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 19)
The Logical Choice
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
Digital Hyper Zoom
(੬ pg. 18)
used with your VHS VCR*
Zoom-in
Program AE with Special
Effects (੬ pg. 22)
Zoom-out
Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock
Ⅲ Auto Mode Release
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter
Ⅲ ND Effect
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Ⅲ Sepia
Ⅲ Twilight
Ⅲ Sports
Ⅲ Nega/Posi
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
•Battery Pack
•AC Power Adapter/
BN-V18U
Charger AA-V15U
Program Manager II
(੬ pg. 22 – 35)
Program AE with Special Effects,
Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux,
Instant Title, Menu Adjustment
(Focus, Exposure Control and so on.)
•Remote Control
Unit RM-V705U
•Cassette Adapter
(VHS Playpak)
C-P7U
•Shoulder Strap
•Lithium Battery
CR2025 x 2
Integrated Auto Light
(੬ pg. 21)
(for clock operation
and remote control
unit)
•DC Cord
Cassettes marked
can be used with this camcorder.
CONTENTS
EN
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GETTING STARTED
8
Power ..................................................................................... 8
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal........................................ 10
Date/Time Setting .................................................................... 11
Recording Mode Setting .............................................................. 12
Tape Length Setting ................................................................... 12
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 13
Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 14
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 14
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 15
Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 15
RECORDING
16
Basic Recording ........................................................................ 16
Basic Features ......................................................................... 18
Advanced Features .................................................................... 22
PLAYBACK
36
Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 36
Basic Connections...................................................................... 37
Basic Playback ......................................................................... 38
Features ................................................................................ 39
TAPE DUBBING
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
41
42
Random Assemble Editing ............................................................ 44
Insert Editing ........................................................................... 48
Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 49
USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
50
51
53
Viewfinder Indications ................................................................ 53
Controls................................................................................. 54
Connectors.............................................................................. 54
Indicators ............................................................................... 54
Other Parts............................................................................. 54
Terms .................................................................................... 56
CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ESPAÑOL
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
57
59
59
60
62
63
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
GETTING STARTED
8
EN
Marks
Power
To AC outlet
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
CHG. (charge)
indicator
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
REFRESH switch
SUPPLY POWER
REFRESH indicator
REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH
function that allows you to fully discharge
the battery pack before recharging. Perform
the REFRESH function after no less than 5
chargings.
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
1
2
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 begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
To discharge the battery . . .
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter
as shown in the above illustration.
Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights when discharging
starts, and goes out when discharging
is complete.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays
lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery pack
opposite the direction of the arrow.
3
BATT. PACK
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
approx.
BN-V12U
BN-V18U
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
3 hrs. 30 min.
approx.
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
5 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.
Hook on.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
1
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
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.
2
BATT. RELEASE
BATT. PACK Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
BN-V12U
BN-V18U
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
75
110
150
200
( 40 )
( 65 )
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
( 90 )
( 120 )
(
) : when the video light is on.
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CHARGE MARKER
Charge marker
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to
help you remember whether it has been charged or
not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means charged and which
means discharged.
•The battery pack BN-V18U does not have a
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 8 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully
charged battery pack.
●
Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
● While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to
discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger
does not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/
Charger to store it.
● 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.
● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.
indicator should blink 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 AC outlet
DC OUT
terminal
To DC
IN jack
NOTES:
AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15U
● When using the car battery, leave the engine
idling.
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or
Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective
instruction booklet.
DC cord
To car’s
cigarette
lighter socket
Car Battery Cord
AP-V7U (optional)
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the illustration to the left).
NOTE:
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3U (optional)
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
10
EN
Clock (Lithium) Battery 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
3
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
A
battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a
CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.
4
5
CLOSE COVER
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
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Date/Time Setting
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,
then press the MENU Jog Dial.
1
2
SELECT FUNCTION
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME
Setting Menu appears.
Select Dial
•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial
to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then
go to step 6.
MENU
Jog Dial
•If you want to set only the time without changing
the date, go to step 4.
Viewfinder
MENU
SET DATE
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to the item you want to set and then press it. When
the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog
Dial until the correct setting appears and then press
it. The setting stops blinking.
4
MENU END
3
4
FOCUS
AUTO
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
AUTO
JAN 1.98
TELE MACRO OFF
TAPE LENGTH T30
M. W. B.
AUTO
ZOOM SPEED FAST
•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with
the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).
4NEXT
Menu Screen
SET TIME
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. When the
hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. The minute
setting stops blinking.
DATE TIME
YEAR
1998
JAN
MONTH
DAY
1
TIME
PM 12:00
12-hour
indication with
AM or PM
EXIT
DATE/TIME Setting Menu
START CLOCK OPERATION
When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,
TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.
5
6
MENU
4
MENU END
FOCUS
AUTO
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
AUTO
CLOSE MENU
DEC 25.98
TELE MACRO OFF
TAPE LENGTH T30
Press the MENU Jog Dial.
M. W. B.
AUTO
ZOOM SPEED FAST
4NEXT
NOTE:
To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a
connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (੬ pg. 20).
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
12
EN
Recording Mode Setting
SP/EP Recording
Mode Button
Set depending on your preference.
SET RECORDING MODE
First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/EP
1
Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)
provides higher picture and sound quality and is
better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is
more economical, providing three times as the
recording time.
NOTE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Select Dial
MENU Jog Dial
Viewfinder
Tape Length Setting
T40
Tape length
indicator
SP
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
Recording
mode
indicator
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
1
2
3
Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,
then press the MENU Jog Dial.
SELECT FUNCTION
MENU
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE
LENGTH Setting Menu appears.
4
MENU END
FOCUS
AUTO
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
AUTO
DEC 25.98
TELE MACRO OFF
TAPE LENGTH T40
SET TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
AUTO
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to the correct setting. T20=20 minutes of recording
time, T30=30 minutes, and T40=40 minutes (in SP).
ZOOM SPEED FAST
4NEXT
Menu Screen
•If you decide you want to return the tape length to
the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.
TAPE LENGTH
T20
T30
T40
CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.
Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the
Menu Screen.
4
EXIT
TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu
NOTES:
● The displayed tape remaining time (੬ pg. 17) is
correct only if the correct tape length has been
selected.
● Once you have set the tape length, it remains un-
changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO
LOCK.
MENU
4
MENU END
FOCUS
AUTO
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO OFF
TAPE LENGTH T20
AUTO
DEC 25.98
M. W. B.
AUTO
ZOOM SPEED FAST
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