JVC GR-AXM225U User Manual

LYT0538-001A
EN
COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-AXM225
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the
bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 5
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 6
MAJOR FEATURES 7
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 7
GETTING STARTED 8 – 13
RECORDING 14 – 29
Basic Recording .......................... 14
Basic Features ........................... 16
Advanced Features ...................... 20
PLAYBACK 30 – 34
Basic Playback ........................... 30
Features .................................. 31
Connections ............................... 32
Using The Cassette Adapter ........... 34
USER MAINTENANCE 35
TROUBLESHOOTING 36 – 37
INDEX 38 – 41
Controls, Connectors And
Indicators ............................... 38
Indications ................................ 40
CAUTIONS 42 – 44
TERMS 45
SPECIFICATIONS 46 – 47
ESPAÑOL 48 – 49
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 50
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 51

JVC GR-AXM225U Specifications

General

Optical Zoom	16x
Lens	JVC lens
LCD Screen Size	2.5"
Viewfinder	Color
Image Sensor	1/4" CCD

Summary

Safety Precautions

Specific Safety Warnings

Key warnings including electric shock, fire hazards, rain/moisture, and battery handling.

Battery and Environmental Guidelines

Information on battery recycling, disposal laws, and environmental considerations.

Installation and Antenna Safety

Guidelines for safe installation, grounding, polarization, and antenna placement.

Usage Guidelines

Guidelines for safe product usage, including accessories, water, and cleaning.

Servicing Information

Instructions for when and how to service the camcorder, emphasizing qualified personnel.

Quick Operation Guide

Powering Up and Loading

Steps for powering the camcorder and inserting a video cassette.

Basic Playback

Instructions for basic playback functions like rewind, play, and stop.

Basic Shooting

Steps for basic recording, including setup and starting/stopping.

Getting Started

Battery Charging and Management

Detailed procedure for charging the camcorder's battery pack and using the charge marker.

Power Sources and Battery Usage

Instructions for attaching/detaching battery packs, using AC power, and car batteries.

Clock Battery and Cassette Handling

Guide for installing/removing the clock battery and loading/unloading cassettes.

Date/Time and Recording Modes

Procedure for setting the camcorder's date and time and selecting recording modes.

Recording Basic and Advanced Features

Basic Recording Procedures

Zooming Operation

Picture Stabilization

Special Effects and Transitions

Program AE and Special Modes

Menu System Navigation

Exposure and Focus Control

Focusing Methods

White Balance Adjustment

Playback Operations and Features

Basic Playback Operations

Connections for Playback

Playback Connection Details

Using the Cassette Adapter

Troubleshooting

Power and Recording Issues

Solutions for power-related problems and recording failures.

Playback and Tape Transport Issues

Other Common Issues

For Servicing (Only in U.S.A.)

Locating a JVC Service Center

Information on how to find your nearest JVC authorized service center for repairs.

Warranty (Only in U.S.A.)

Limited Warranty Details

Details of the limited warranty provided by JVC Company of America for the product.