JVC GR-AXM500 Manuel d'utilisateur

GR-AXM500COMPACT VHS CAMCORDERINSTRUCTIONSLYT0086-001ACompact VHSGETTING STARTED8VIDEO RECORDING16Basic Recording ... 16Basic Fe

10 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalThis battery is necessary for clock operation and toperform date/time settings.S

EN 11Date/Time SettingACCESS MENU SCREEN1First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn theSelect Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,then press the M

12 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP1Separate the Velcro strip.INSERT HAND2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip.

EN 13CAUTION:When using a tripod, be sure to open and extendits legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. Toprevent damage to the unit caused by fallingo

14 ENVIDEO GETTING STARTED (cont.)Tape Length SettingSet the tape length according to the length of the tapeused.ACCESS MENU SCREEN1First set the S

EN 1512233445Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN LCD MONITOR1Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45degrees.OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER2Press EJECT until th

16 ENVIDEO RECORDING Basic RecordingNOTE:You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing.●Power (Z pg.

EN 17STOP RECORDING4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording.•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standbymode.NOTES:●When the Power

18 ENVIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)Shooting while watching the LCD monitorBefore the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 16).ENTER RECO

EN 19Journalistic shootingIn some situations different angles of shooting may berequired for more dramatic results.OPEN LCD MONITOR1Make sure the LCD

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHScamcorder. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in th

20 ENMENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTO25. 12. 98OFFT30AUTOFASTZOOM SPEEDFASTSLOWEXITVID

EN 21FEATURE: Quick ReviewPURPOSE: To check the end of the last record-ing.OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quicklyduring the Record–Standby mode.n

22 ENVIDEO RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)Auto Date Record mode Date-off mode (No display) Date displayTime displayDate/Time displayThe characters

EN 23FEATURE: Video LightPURPOSE: To brighten the scene when naturallighting is too dim.OPERATION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ONSwitch as required:ON :

24 ENSnapshotThis interesting feature lets you record two types ofdigital still images that look like photographs onto a tape,as well as keeping them

EN 25FINE 1222 21 10LCD monitor or viewfinderRemaining numberof shotsPin-UpA still image on a whitebackground. A shadoweffect is added to give ita thr

26 ENVIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features1/2000FGNDAUTOMODELOCKRELEASESEPIAProgramme AE With Special EffectsAll you have to do to access any of the va

EN 27Dial LCD monitor/Modesymbol Viewfinder indicationAuto Mode LockLOCK AUTO LOCKAuto Mode LockLocks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventingincor

28 ENBKFaderFades in/out to a black screen.Mosaic (Fader)Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaicpattern.Shutter (Wipe)A black screen mo

EN 29NOTE (for Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser) :When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions

EN 3This camcorder is designed to be used withPAL-type colour television signals. It cannot beused for playback with a television of a differentstanda

30 ENMOVIE STARHAPPY BIRTHDAY No displayHAPPY HOLIDAYSOUR FAMILYPARTY TIMEMERRY CHRISTMASWEDDING DAYCONGRATULATIONSThe characters you have set using C

EN 31MENUMENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTO25. 12. 98OFFT30AUTOFAST4BACKREC TIMEINT. TI

32 ENVIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu syste

EN 33AUTO: FINE: CLOUD: HALOGENMWBAUTOMANUAUTOMANUOFFONFASTSLOWMenu Screen ExplanationsAdjusts focus automatically.Allows you to adjust focus manually

34 ENONOFF= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCKOFFONONOFFOFFONThis feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and

EN 35Exposure ControlThis feature automatically adjusts the iris for the bestavailable picture quality, but you can override and makethe adjustment ma

36 ENFocusingAuto FocusThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,correct focus may not

EN 37MENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTO25. 12. 98OFFT30AUTOFASTAUTOMANUEXITFOCUSManual Fo

38 ENVIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Manual White Balance Adjustment(M.W.B.)The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, t

EN 39MWBMWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s lightsource so you can shoot with natural colours that areunaffected by surroundings, even w

4 ENMAJOR FEATURESREMEMBERProgramme AE with SpecialEffects (Z pg. 26, 27)n Auto Mode Lockn Auto Mode Releasen Electronic Fog Filtern ND Effectn Sepian

40 ENVIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Self-TimerYou can set the delay between pressing the RecordingStart/Stop Button and the actual start

EN 41AnimationGive stationary scenes or objects an illusion ofmovement. This function allows you to shoot aseries of pictures, each slightly different

42 ENM–0:23:45 SP 4VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic PlaybackSTOPREWTape runningindicator4: Playback3: Fast-Forward/Forward Search2: Rewind/ReverseSearch6 : S

EN 43ATVIDEO PLAYBACK FeaturesAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitorTo brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards“+”. To darken the image,

44 ENVIDEO PLAYBACK Features (cont.)FEATURE: Still PlaybackPURPOSE: To pause during playback.OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE duringplayback.2) To re

EN 45VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette AdapterCassette AdapterUse this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recordedwith this camcorder. It is fully

46 ENThere are three basic types of connections. When makingthe connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals.Connection To A VCR A(Ed

EN 47TAPE DUBBINGTape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT1Following the illustration to the left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR.PREPARE FOR DUBBING2Set the ca

48 ENPFINE 12PNo display22 21 10DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTINGBasic ShootingWhen shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto thetape, bu

EN 49MENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROPICTUREM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTO25. 12. 98OFFFINEAUTOFASTPICTUREFINESTANDARDEXITFEATURE:

EN 5•AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EK•Cassette Adapter C-P7U •Battery PackBN-V12U•Remote ControlUnit RM-V709U•CD-ROM including twosoftware programmes

50 ENMode FunctionAllows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possiblefrom 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 4

EN 51Mode FunctionDusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic (Z pg. 26,27). The following happens when Twilight mode is s

52 ENMENUMENUMENU4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROPICTUREM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXTAUTOAUTO25. 12. 98OFFFINEAUTOFAST4BACKREC TIMEINT. TIME

EN 53AUTOMANUAUTOMANUOFFONMenu Screen ExplanationsFINESTANDARD(STD)FOCUSEXPOSUREDATE/TIMETELE MACROM.W.B.ZOOM SPEEDPICTURE= Factory setting and when t

54 ENONOFFD.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.)= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCKOFFONONOFFOFFOND. ZOOMINT. TIMEREC

EN 55D.S.C. PLAYBACK Basic PlaybackStill images shot using this camcoder are automaticallynumbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-inm

56 END.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced FeaturesUsing Menu For Detailed AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that s

EN 57Mode EffectAll still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is aconvenient way to look for the still image you want to

58 ENMENUINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4MENU END010403060205EXIT<INDEX> D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)IndexYou c

EN 59ProtectThis mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images.Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, andthat still image cannot be del

6 EN12343421Using the battery pack1Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8)2 Push in the battery pack until i

60 ENMENUINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4MENU ENDDELETECANCELENTER010403060205<DELETE> NEXTDELETESELECTALLEXITDeleteWhen the me

EN 61ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENUSCREEN5Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it.•“CANCEL” does not delet

62 ENMENUINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4MENU ENDSlide ShowYou can run through all the still images stored in memoryautomatically. Th

EN 63Connection to a Windows® PC/Macintosh®Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memorycan be transferred to a Windows® PC or Macintosh®

64 EN1203456789!@$#%^&*USING REMOTE CONTROL UNITBUTTONSFUNCTIONSWith the camcorder’s power switch With the camcorder’s power switchset to “CAMERA”

EN 65INDEX1MIN1 2S15°5m15°30°30°When using the remote control, be sure topoint it at the remote sensor. The aboveillustration shows the approximate t

66 EN12 345 67890VCR BRANDNAMEBUTTONS(A) (B) 6 2 6 4 7 7MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8NEC 3 7

EN 67MAKE CONNECTIONSCONNECT TO . . .1AJVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTEPAUSE TERMINALConnect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSEterminal.BJVC VCR NOT EQ

68 EN IN OUT 1 0:00:25 -- :-- : -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25

EN 69 1 3 2IN OUT IN OUT IN OUTOriginal tape (camcorder)Edited tape (VCR)AUTOMATI

EN 7213Using the battery pack1Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8)2 Push in the battery pack until it loc

70 ENM–0:12:34USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)Insert Editing (VIDEO)You can record a new scene into a previously recordedtape, replacing a section o

EN 71M–0:12:34Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image FromThe Built-in Memory Onto A Tape)You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder'sbuil

72 ENe4M–0:05:20e4M–0:05:20Audio DubbingYou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only).Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Inser

EN 73USER MAINTENANCEAfter Use1Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn offthe camcorder.2Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, thenremove the c

74 ENCONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORSREC SP FINE 1230MIN4444S.LX T3001MWBPNORM5MIN1 4SLENS COVERPAUSE25.12.98 22:50:00MERRY CHRISTMASTAPE ENDTW

EN 75LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications1* Cassette Warning/Tape Remaining Time ...Z pg. 15When no cassette is inserted: the cassette() wa

76 ENCONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (cont.)432RU ITs dY1^w& *e r$ %#@t(Oyui o pQ)aqEWPf!908567

EN 77Controls1 Power Zoom Button... Z pg. 20Page Button ...Z pg. 552 Multi-Function Control•EFFECT Butto

78 ENNo power is supplied.The power suddenly goes off anddoesn’t come back on by itself.Some functions are not available.Vertical white lines appear w

EN 79When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position thatallows recording. If not, slide the t

8 EN112GETTING STARTEDPowerThis camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power.NOTES:●No function is availa

80 ENWhen the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”:● When the number of remaining shots available reaches“0” (blinking), it becomes impossible to t

EN 812. To prevent damage and prolong servicelife . . ... do not subject to unnecessary shock... avoid repeated charging without fullydischarging.

82 ENCAUTIONS (cont.)Main Unit1. For safety, DO NOT . . ... open the camcorder’s chassis... disassemble or modify the unit... short-circuit the

EN 83SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEOHEADSDust and dirt on video heads1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder toacclimatize to its environment before usi

84 ENSPECIFICATIONSGENERALOperating temperature : 0°C to +40°COperating humidity : 35% to 80%Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°CWeight : Approx. 0000

EN 85INDEXAAC Power Adapter ... pg. 9Animation Recording ... pg. 41, 65Audio Dubbing ... pg. 72Auto D

86 ENNND Effect Mode ... pg. 27, 50Nega/Posi Mode... pg. 27, 51PPadlock Mark ... pg. 5

EN 87

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EN 9CHARGE MARKERA charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colours are provided (red