JVC GR-AX40EG User Manual

HELPFUL TERMS AND INFORMATION
‘The following glossary is for your convenience in helping you better understand your VideoMovie and its operation.
AGG (Auto Gain Control}:
Automatically increases camera sensitivity when the
itumination falls below a certain level,
Animation:
By shooting the same inanimate subject repeatedly
with slight variations each time, the illusion of motion
can be created.
Ausio dubbing:
Allows you to replace only the linear audio portion in a
previously recorded scene (for adding narration, etc.).
Auto Pause System:
Prevents shooting unnecessary scenes by mistake
whan the VideoMovie is pointed straight down (ie., the
ground, feet),
AUX mode:
Relers to ‘Auxiliary mode. When the VideoMovie is
connected to a’ VCR for editing or dubbing, the VCR
should be set to this mode, :
AV:
Short tor Audio/Video. Often relers to the audio
(sound) ‘and video (picture) signals which, when
combined, make up @ programme,
CCD (Charge Coupled Device):
Solid-state imaging device used in VideoMovies as the
camera's image pickup; analogous to the eye’s retina
except that picture information is output as electric
signais.
Cinema mod
‘Letlerboxes" tive recordings (blacks out the top and
bottom of the screen} to give scenes recorded on a
VideoMovie a “wide screen” elect,
Coiour temperature:
“A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the
colour contents of a light source; bluish tight has a
higher colour temperature than reddish light. To
feproduce white as white under different types of
lighting, the chrominance signal must be adjusted to
match the light source's colour temperature. (See
"White balance")
Head:
An electronic component which writes" or reads"
video signals on the tape.
HQ (High Quality):
An enhancement feature in the VCR circuitry which
provides greater picture detail.
Uthium battery:
Necessary for VideoMavie's clock and datevtime/age
settings, and for use of the RM-V704U Remote
Control Unit. Use only CR2025.
‘Master Edit Control:
Leis a VideoMovie contro! the starting aid stopping of
@ VCR during editing for accurate, synchronized
editing at the touch of & single button.
On-sereen display:
The viewtinder indications can also be displayed on
the screen of a monitor or TV that's connected to the
VideoMovie.
Programme AE with Special Effects:
A variety of creative shooling effects (Portrait, Twilight,
Monotone, etc.) are accessible.
Quick review:
Permits reviewing’of the final part of the fast recorded
segment in the Record-Pause mode,
R.A.Edit (Random Assemble Editing):
This feature ets you pre-setect up te B scenes to be
aulomatically rearranged and edited to @ connected
Vor,
Refresh:
A feature on the AC power adapter that lets you
completely discharge the power from the battery pack
belore charging again. Contributes to tonger battery
tte
Retal
Permits forward or reverse search in the Record-
Pause mode for easy re-recording.
Self-timer:
Enables a VideoMovie to automatically start recording
alter a selected delay time so the operator can enter
the picture before actual recording begins.
Time-lapse:
Permits automatic on/off sequentia! recording at preset
intervals. Used to capture changes over long periods
of time.
Tradl
‘A mechanism enabling the tracking position to be
adjusted during playback so that the heads can
accurately pick up the recorded signal in the best
condition.
Tally lamp:
Lights to show that recording is in progress.
vor:
Short for Video Cassette Recorder.
White batance:
A term that reters to the correctness of colour
reproduction under various fighting. tf the white ~
balance is correct, afi other colours will also be
accurately reproduced.
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CAUTIONS
For safety, Strictly observe the following
Instructions.
© Do not open the VideoMovis's chassis.
& Prevent inflammables, water and metallic objects
from entering the unit.“
™ Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not use the uni when there is lightning in the
vicinity. Disconnect the power cable of connected
equipment.
Avoid using the unit under the following conditions:
& Places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
‘| Near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric tields (speakers, broadrasting anterinas.
ets.
= Places subject to soot or steam such as near 2
cooking stove.
Places subject to excessive shock of vibration.
# Near a television set rolling pictures or howling
night resut)
iremely hot places.
Dp not expose the unit to high temperatures over
40°C for long periods.
the unit should be subjected to direct sunlight, or lett
in 6 olosed car in summer, or placed near a heater, the
CCD and the auto-focus sensor may deteriorate and
the cabinet may become detormed. Furthermore, this
also may cause the transistors and other electronic
and mechanical parts to malfunction. Remember the
following:
® Do not leave the unit in places of over 50°C.
Do not use the unit in places of over 40°C.
Do not use the unit in places of below 0°C.
= Protect the unit from excessively dry or humid
conditions (below 35% or above BO% humidity).
1 For long storage, select a place between ~20°C end
30°C.
Take special care for protection of the unit,
'# Do not allow the unit to become wet.
= Do not leave the unit in closed cars on hot summer
ays.
Take special care not to drop the unit or strike it
against hard objects.Protect from shocks during
transportaion.
Be careful when using the video fight
{GR-AX60 only)
# The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not
touch it either while in operation or soon after turning
it off, otherwise serious injury may resuit,
= Do not place the VideoMovie into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light. since it
remains extremely hot.
= When operaling, keep a distance of about 30 om
between the video light and people or object.
1 Do not use near flammable or explosive materials:
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Make It a rule to observe the following
instructions:
® Do.not remove the battery pack or disconnect other
power supply units while the power is on. If not
observed, this will cause tape damage and
misoperation.
= When the unit ig not in use, remoyg the battery
pack.
Always keep the tens and viewfinder eyepiece
clean.
= When the lens is dirty or dusty, blow it with & blower
brush and then gently wipe with lens cleaning paper.
= Mold may form If the fens is feft dirty.
Be careful not to damage the CCD.
™ Do not keep the tens diracted at extremely bright
objects such ae the eun or other light sources for
Jong periods. Although the CCD is less susceptible
to such burn than @ tube would be, caution. should
be exercised when using this unit. Most importantly,
the tents should be capped except while actually
shooting.
= Do not direst the eyepiece of the viewfinder al the
sun.
Handie the unit carefully.
® Protect the microphone from excessive shocks.
= Do not carry. the unit by holding it only by the
viewlinder:
Moisture condensation.
# You have observed that pouring @ cold liquid into @
glass will cause drops-of water to form on tie glass's
outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on
the head drum of a VideoMovie when it is moved
from a cool place to a warm place, after heating &
cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a
place directly subjected to the cool air from an ait
conditioner,
= Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead fo internal
damage to the VideoMovie itselt.
= If moisture condensation ocours on the head drum,
2 condensation warning appears in the viewfinder
and-the unit enters the Stop mode, unable to
Tunction. in such a case, walt for a few hours until
the indicator disappears.

JVC GR-AX40EG Specifications

General

Brand	JVC
Model	GR-AX40EG
Category	VCR
Language	English