JVC GR-AXM917UM Manuel d'utilisateur

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDERLYT0299-001AINSTRUCTIONSENGLISHENGR-AXM917UM

10 ENGETTING STARTEDABPowerThis camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choosethe most appropriate source of power.NOTES:●No function is availa

EN11Charge MarkerA charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colors are provided (red a

12 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalThis battery is necessary for clock operation and toperform date/time settings.1

EN134NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHPICTURESNAPSHOT4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30FINEFULL4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIME

14 EN4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHPICTURESNAPSHOT4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30FINEFULL4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIM

EN15Loading/Unloading A Cassette1OPEN LCD MONITOROpen the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60degrees.2OPEN CASSETTE HOLDERSlide EJECT until the holder

16 EN13322180°180°PAUSEGrip Adjustment1EXPAND LOOPSeparate the Velcro strip.2INSERT HANDPass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip.3ADJUS

EN17CAUTION:When using a tripod, be sure to open and extendits legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. Toprevent damage to the unit caused by fallingov

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

EN19120MIN119MIN3MIN2MIN1MIN0MINMIN25MIN4STOP RECORDINGPress the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording.•The camcorder re-enters the Recor

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informationand precautions contained in t

20 ENVIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 18).2ENTER REC

EN21Journalistic ShootingIn some situations different angles of shooting may berequired for more dramatic results.1OPEN LCD MONITORMake sure the LCD m

22 EN4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHPICTURESNAPSHOT4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30FINEPIN-UP4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE T

EN23FINE 1230 29 10NOTES:●The remaining number of shots varies according to theselected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode,twice as many still image

24 EN4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHPICTURESNAPSHOT4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30STDFULL4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIME

EN25NOTES:●The picture mode’s factory-preset is FINE.●Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory.If you wish to delete

26 ENPPNo display(Full)(Pin-Up)4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHPICTURE SNAPSHOT4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30FINEPIN-UP4NEXTM . W . B

EN27SNAPSHOT RECORDING1TAKE SNAPSHOTPress SNAPSHOT.•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO”or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place usingthe

28 EN1XRECORDING Basic Features (cont.)Zoom inZoom outPower Zoom LeverZoom indicator barFEATURE: ZoomingPURPOSE:To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

EN29RETAKE (R/F) ButtonFEATURE: Quick ReviewPURPOSE:To check the end of the last recording.OPERATION:1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Recor

EN3ANTENNA INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS1. Outdoor Antenna GroundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected tothe product, be sure the antenna o

30 ENDANGERn The video light can become extremelyhot. Do not touch it either while inoperation or soon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury m

EN31Fade/WipeThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- orwipe-out works at recording

32 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Program AE With Special EffectsAll you have to do to access any of the variety of shootingeffects is press P.

EN33Display ModeSepiaSEPIASepiaThe scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect ofan older movie. Use tog

34 ENFOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFFOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFAUTO DATEDA

EN35FOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFCONGRATULATIONSTITLEOFFHAPPY BIRTHDAYOUR VACATIONMERRY CHRISTMASA SPECIAL DAYHA

36 EN4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHPICTURESNAPSHOT4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30FINEFULL4BACKREC. TIMEINT. TIMETALLY LAMPTITL

EN37* Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”,this function will not be activated

38 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)DATE/TIMETAPE LENGTH*Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.): Factory-presetTELE MACROPICTURE**SN

EN39FOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFAUTOMANUEXITEXPOSURE–06 –06+0600Exposure ControlThis feature automatically adju

4 ENUSE1. AccessoriesTo avoid personal injury:• Do not place this product on an unstable cart,stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causingser

40 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)FocusingAUTO FOCUSThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to inf

EN41FOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFAUTOMANUEXITFOCUSMANUAL FOCUSNOTE:You should already have made the necessary vi

42 EN4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHPICTURESNAPSHOT4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30FINEFULLAUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGENMWBE

EN434NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHPICTURESNAPSHOT4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30FINEFULLAUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGENMWBEX

44 EN4BACKREC. TIMEINT. TIMETALLY LAMPTITLE LANG.JLIP ID NODEMO MODE4RETURNOFFOFFONPORTUGUESE06OFFOFF15S30S1 MIN5 MINEXITINT. TIMEOFF

EN45AnimationYou can give stationary scenes or objects an illusionof movement. This function allows you to shoot aseries of pictures, each slightly di

46 ENS ETATVOLUNETAPE END M 1 : 23 : 45SPVIDEO PLAYBACK Basic PlaybackLCD Monitor in Retracted Position1LOAD A CASSETTEFirst open the LCD monit

EN47BRIGHTBRIGHTVOLUMEPower Zoom LeverSpeakerAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitorTo brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”.To darken

48 ENVIDEO PLAYBACK Features (cont.)FEATURE: Still PlaybackPURPOSE:To pause during playback.OPERATION:1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback.2)

EN49Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recordedwith this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatiblewith an

EN5MAJOR FEATURESREMEMBERProgram AE with SpecialEffects (Z pg. 32, 33)n Electronic Fog Filtern ND Effectn Sepian Twilightn Sportsn Nega/Posin 1/2000 s

50 ENPLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape DubbingThese are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinst

EN51Basic Connections1CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUSMake sure the camcorder’s power is off.2CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV ORVCRPull out the connector cover and op

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

EN53D.S.C. PLAYBACK ConnectionPC MODEConnection to a Windows® PCImage data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory canbe transferred to a Windo

54 EN010403060205<PROTECT> EXITINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4RETURNMENUINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4RETURNMEN

EN55Mode 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

56 ENINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4RETURNMENU010403060205EXIT<INDEX> D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)Menu ScreenInd

EN57INDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4RETURNMENU010403060205<PROTECT> EXIT010403060205<PROTECT> EXITProtectThis mode helps pr

58 ENINDEXSLIDE SHOW 1SLIDE SHOW 2PROTECTDELETE4RETURNMENUSELECTALL EXITDELETECANCELENTER DELETE010403060205<DELETE> NEXTDeleteWhen the

EN59010403060205<DELETE> NEXT010403060205<INDEX> EXITCAUTION:While “ENTER” is selected on the DeleteExecute Menu and it is blinking, switc

6 ENAB42314312Using the battery packHook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push thebattery pack in until it locks in place ( ).(Charging procedure, Z p

60 EN1123237890!@456USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITButtons1 Infrared beamtransmitting window2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons3 PLAY Button4 STOP Button5 REW Button6

EN61INDEX1MIN1 2SSTART/STOPINT. TIMEREC. TIMEFEATURE:Self-Timer, Animation andTime-LapsePURPOSE:The remote control lets you set/release Interval Time

62 ENM 0 : 12 : 34START/STOPPLAYSTOPPAUSEREWINSERTUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)Insert Editing (VIDEO)You can record a new scene onto a previ

EN63M 0 : 12 : 34START/STOPPLAYSTOPPAUSEREWINSERTInsert Editing (Insert A Still Image FromThe Built-in Memory Onto A Tape)You can insert a still imag

64 ENM 0 : 05 : 20e4PLAYREWSTOPPAUSEA. DUBAudio DubbingYou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only).Perform steps 1, 2 an

EN65USER MAINTENANCEAfter Use1Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn offthe camcorder.2Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60degrees. Slide

66 ENTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.The camcorder is a micr

EN67TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)RECORDINGRecording cannot be performed.Recording does not start.The tape is running, but there is

68 ENSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)SHOOTINGAlthough the SNAPSHOT Button ispressed, a still image is not stored inthe built-in memory.Self-Timer Shooting is

EN69INDEX Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsO P1pQwoure2WER3 4 5 6* )(iTYIUt y7 8!#%^90@$&q

EN7AB2133124Using the battery packHook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push thebattery pack in until it locks in place ( ).(Charging procedure, Z pg.

70 ENControls1 Diopter Adjustment Control ... Z pg. 162 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring... Z pg. 183 Video Light Switch[LIGHT OF

EN71INDEX Indications1 Cassette Warning/Tape Remaining Time ...Z pg. 19When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ()warning bl

72 ENINDEX TermsAAC Power Adapter/Charger ... pg. 10Animation Recording ... pg. 45Auto Dat

EN73PPadlock Mark ... pg. 57Picture Mode Setting ... pg. 24Picture Sta

74 ENBattery PacksThe battery packs are nickel-cadmiumor nickel metal-hydride batteries.Before using the supplied battery packor an optional battery p

EN75CAUTIONS (cont.)CassettesTo properly use and store your cassettes, be sure toread the following cautions:1.During use . . ... make sure the cass

76 ENAbout moisture condensation . . .● You may have observed that pouring a coldliquid into a glass will cause drops of water toform on the glass’ ou

EN77SPECIFICATIONSCamcorderGeneralFormat : VHS NTSC standardPower source : DC 6.0 VPower consumptionLCD monitor off,viewfinder on : 6.9 WLCD monitor o

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8 ENGETTING STARTED10 – 17Power... 10Clock (Lit

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