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JVC GR-AXM25 User Manual

JVC GR-AXM25
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Model No.
Serial No.
GR-AXM25
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0002-0K8A
Compact VHS
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JVC GR-AXM25 Specifications

General IconGeneral
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
Focus AdjustmentAuto/Manual
Shooting ModesAuto, Manual
White BalanceAuto, Manual
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Display TypeLCD
Image Sensor1/4 inch CCD
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Battery TypeRechargeable Li-Ion
LensJVC lens
MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning on lithium battery

Handling and disposal of lithium batteries to prevent hazards.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

Procedures for setting up the camcorder and its components.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Guidance on installing and grounding antennas safely.

USE AND SERVICING

USE

Guidelines for operating the camcorder safely.

SERVICING

Procedures for maintenance and repair.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

SUPPLY POWER

Instructions for powering the camcorder.

PLAYBACK

Steps for playing back recorded tapes.

SHOOTING

Steps for recording video.

MAJOR FEATURES

Picture Stabilizer

Compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake.

Digital Hyper Zoom

Explains the digital zoom capability.

Program AE with Special Effects

Accessing various shooting effects via the AE select dial.

LCD Color Monitor

Details about the adjustable LCD color monitor.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Power

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Steps for charging the battery pack using AC power.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Instructions for using the battery pack.

CHARGE MARKER

CHARGE MARKER

Explains the charge marker on the battery pack.

USING A CAR BATTERY

USING AC POWER

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

Steps for inserting or removing the clock battery.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Manual adjustment of the viewfinder for optimal viewing.

SELECT MODE

Setting the power switch to "CAMERA" for viewfinder adjustment.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Adjusting the diopter for clear focus in the viewfinder.

Date/Time Setting

SELECT MODE

Setting the power switch and AE dial for date/time.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Accessing the camcorder's menu screen.

SELECT FUNCTION

Navigating to the Date/Time function in the menu.

SET DATE/TIME

Adjusting the date and time values.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Initiating the clock operation after setting date/time.

CLOSE MENU

Exiting the menu screen.

Tape Length Setting

SET TAPE LENGTH

Selecting tape length for accurate remaining time display.

Recording Mode Setting

SET RECORDING MODE

Choosing between SP (Standard Play) and EP (Extended Play) modes.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Opening the LCD monitor to access the cassette compartment.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Ejecting the cassette holder.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Inserting or removing the video cassette.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Closing and locking the cassette holder.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

Closing the LCD monitor.

Camcorder Handling

Grip Adjustment

Adjusting the grip for comfortable use.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Securing the shoulder strap.

Tripod Mounting

Mounting the camcorder on a tripod.

LOAD A CASSETTE

LOAD A CASSETTE

Steps for loading a cassette into the camcorder.

Shooting while watching the viewfinder

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Preparing the camcorder for recording.

START SHOOTING

How to begin recording.

STOP RECORDING

How to stop recording.

Shooting while watching the LCD monitor

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Preparing the camcorder for shooting using the LCD.

START SHOOTING

Beginning recording while viewing the LCD monitor.

STOP RECORDING

Stopping recording.

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Journalistic shooting

Offers different angles for dramatic results.

Self-recording

Shooting yourself while viewing your image on the LCD.

Brightness control

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness.

Zooming

OPERATION

How to use the zoom lever for zooming in and out.

Quick Review

OPERATION

Checking the end of the last recording by rewinding and playing back.

Retake

OPERATION

Re-recording segments by finding the start point.

Program AE With Special Effects

SELECT MODE

Selecting shooting effects by turning the AE select dial.

Shooting Modes

Auto Lock

Locks camcorder in Full Auto mode to prevent accidental changes.

Twilight

Enhances dusk, twilight, and fireworks scenes for dramatic effect.

Sports

Captures fast-moving action with high shutter speed.

High-Speed Shutter

Captures fast action more effectively than Sports mode.

Focusing

Auto Focus

Provides continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity.

Focus Lock

Locks focus in place, useful when subjects pass or for specific framing.

Manual Focus

SELECT MODE

Setting the AE select dial for manual focus.

ADJUST FOCUS

Adjusting focus for distant or near subjects.

LOCK FOCUS

Locking the manual focus position.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

Exiting manual focus mode.

Picture Stabilizer

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

Activating the picture stabilizer to compensate for shake.

Exposure Control

SELECT MODE

Selecting the AE dial for exposure adjustment.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

Increasing brightness using the + button.

DARKEN IMAGE

Decreasing brightness using the - button.

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

Resetting exposure to initial settings.

Fade/Wipe

SELECT MODE

Selecting modes for fade or wipe transitions.

SELECT FUNCTION

Choosing the Fade/Wipe function.

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE

Setting fade or wipe transition modes.

START RECORDING

Starting recording to activate fade-in or wipe-in.

END RECORDING

Ending recording to activate fade-out or wipe-out.

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE

Cancelling the selected fade or wipe standby mode.

Black Fader

Fades the picture in or out to a black screen.

Mosaic Fader

Gradually turns the picture into or from a mosaic pattern.

Shutter Wipe

A black screen moves in like a shutter or opens from the center.

Slide Wipe

A black screen gradually covers or uncovers the image.

Wide

SELECT MODE

Selecting the wide mode for a cinema-like effect.

SELECT FUNCTION

Activating the wide screen function.

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

Engaging the wide screen mode.

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

Returning to the normal screen view.

Instant Titles

DISPLAY

Displaying preset titles on the screen.

SELECT MODE

Selecting the AE dial for title display.

SELECT FUNCTION

Selecting the title function.

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Choosing from preset titles to superimpose.

Character Generator

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Accessing the menu to set characters.

ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU

Navigating to the character set menu.

INPUT CHARACTERS

Entering original titles up to 18 characters.

END CHARACTER SETTING

Finishing character input and returning to normal screen.

Date/Time Character Insert

DISPLAY

Displaying date, time, and characters on screen.

SELECT MODE

Selecting the AE dial for display options.

SELECT DISPLAY

Activating the display function.

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Cycling through date, time, or date/time display modes.

AUTO DATE RECORD

Automatically recording date for 5 seconds after recording initiation.

Manual White Balance Adjustment

SELECT MODE

Setting the AE dial for white balance adjustment.

SELECT FUNCTION

Selecting the M.W.B. function.

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

Choosing a white balance preset.

ADJUST FOCUS

Manually adjusting focus for white balance calibration.

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Adjusting white balance by holding SET for 3 seconds.

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

SELECT MODE

Setting the AE dial for menu access.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Opening the on-screen menu system.

SELECT FUNCTION

Selecting a function from the menu list.

MAKE SETTING

Adjusting various settings like Gain Up, Tele Macro, etc.

CLOSE MENU

Exiting the menu screen.

Menu Settings

Gain Up

Adjusts brightness for low-light environments.

Tele Macro

Allows shooting subjects close-up at approximately 60 cm.

Interval Timer

Sets parameters for Self-Timer and Time-Lapse recording.

Rec Time

Sets parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse recording.

JLIP ID NO.

Identifier for connecting camcorder to a computer via J terminal.

Tally

Controls the tally lamp signal for recording.

Set Character

Allows input of custom characters for titles.

Date/Time

Sets the current date and time.

Self-Timer

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Accessing the menu to set the self-timer.

SET INTERVAL TIME

Setting the delay time for the self-timer.

CLOSE MENU

Exiting the menu after setting the interval.

START DELAYED RECORDING

Initiating recording with a set delay.

Animation

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Accessing the menu for animation settings.

SET RECORDING TIME

Setting the recording duration for animation.

START RECORDING

Starting the animation recording process.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES

Repeating recording for multiple frames.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

Deactivating the animation mode.

Time-Lapse

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Accessing the menu for time-lapse settings.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS

Setting the time interval between recordings.

SET RECORDING TIME

Setting the duration for each recorded frame.

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Initiating the time-lapse recording process.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

Deactivating the time-lapse mode.

LOAD A CASSETTE

LOAD A CASSETTE

Steps for loading a cassette into the camcorder.

SELECT MODE

SELECT MODE

Setting the power switch to PLAY.

PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK

Starting playback.

STOP PLAYBACK

STOP PLAYBACK

Stopping playback.

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Using REW or FF buttons during stop mode.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor

Adjusting LCD brightness with the BRIGHT dial.

Speaker volume control

ADJUST VOLUME

Adjusting speaker volume with the VOLUME dial.

Manual Tracking

OPERATION

Eliminating noise bars by adjusting tracking.

Still Playback

OPERATION

Pausing playback.

Shuttle Search

OPERATION

High-speed searching in either direction.

Counter Memory Function

OPERATION

Locating specific tape segments using the counter memory.

Connection To A VCR

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

Connecting camcorder to VCR using audio/video cables.

SUPPLY POWER

Turning on camcorder, VCR, and TV.

SELECT MODE

Setting VCR and TV to appropriate input modes.

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

Connecting camcorder to TV using audio/video cables.

SELECT MODE

Setting the TV to VIDEO or AV mode.

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input

Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)

INSERT BATTERY

Installing a battery into the cassette adapter.

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Inserting the compact VHS cassette into the adapter.

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Playing back the adapter/cassette on a VCR.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER

Removing the cassette from the adapter.

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Connecting the camcorder and VCR for dubbing.

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Setting up camcorder and VCR for dubbing.

SELECT VCR MODE

Engaging VCR AUX and Record-Pause modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Locating the start point for editing.

START EDITING

Starting the dubbing process.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Pausing the dubbing process.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeating steps for additional editing.

Random Assemble Editing

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Setting the remote to operate the VCR.

OPERATE THE VCR

Using the remote control for VCR operations.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connecting the camcorder to a VCR for editing.

PREPARE CAMCORDER

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Inserting tape and setting power to PLAY.

PREPARE VCR

PREPARE VCR

Turning on VCR and setting AUX mode.

SELECT SCENES

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY

Displaying the R.A. Edit counter.

REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE

Registering the in-point for a scene.

REGISTER END OF SCENE

Registering the out-point for a scene.

REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES

Registering up to 8 scenes for editing.

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Erasing the most recently registered point.

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE

Setting the VCR to record-pause mode.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Starting the automatic copying of selected scenes.

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

Completing the editing process and stopping both units.

After Use

Set the power switch to POWER OFF

Turning off the camcorder after use.

Remove the cassette

Removing the cassette from the holder.

Close the cassette holder

Closing and locking the cassette holder.

Close the LCD monitor

Closing the LCD monitor.

Remove the battery pack

Detaching the battery pack.

Close the lens cover

Closing the lens cover.

Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wiping the exterior with a soft cloth.

CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Cleaning the LCD monitor gently.

CLEAN LENS

Cleaning the camcorder lens with a blower brush and paper.

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Detaching the eyepiece for cleaning.

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Cleaning dust from the viewfinder.

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Reattaching the eyepiece after cleaning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POWER

Troubleshooting power supply issues.

RECORDING

Troubleshooting recording problems.

PLAYBACK

Troubleshooting playback issues.

TAPE TRANSPORT

Troubleshooting tape movement issues.

OTHER SYMPTOMS

Tape won't eject

Reasons why the tape fails to eject.

Functions not available

Troubleshooting unavailable functions.

Error number display

Troubleshooting error numbers like E03.

Image out of focus

Reasons for out-of-focus images.

Incorrect date/time display

Steps to correct wrong date and time settings.

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Indications

Cassette Warning/Remaining Tape Time

Indicates cassette status or remaining tape.

Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator

Shows the selected recording mode (SP or EP).

PROGRAM AE Indicator

Indicates when the AE select dial is switched.

Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator

Shows when Fade/Wipe standby mode is active.

Tape Length Display

Displays the selected tape length.

Recording Indicator

Indicates when the camcorder is recording.

Picture Stabilizer Indicator

Shows when the picture stabilizer is active.

Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Shows the remaining power level of the battery pack.

Clock Warning

Alerts about clock battery issues or settings.

Tape End Display

Indicates when the end of the tape is reached.

Condensation Warning

Warns of condensation inside the camcorder.

Controls

PLAY/PAUSE Button

Controls playback and pause functions.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Starts and stops recording.

PROGRAM AE Select Dial

Selects automatic exposure modes and special effects.

Zoom Lever

Controls the zoom magnification.

Connectors & Indicators

DC IN Jack

Connection point for external power.

VIDEO OUT Jack

Outputs video signal for playback on external devices.

Tally Lamp

Indicates recording status.

Key Components

LCD Monitor

The primary display screen for viewing and menus.

Electronic Viewfinder

Alternative viewfinder for composing shots.

Power Adapter & Battery Cautions

AC Power Adapter/Charger Cautions

Notes on using the AC adapter/charger in different regions.

Household AC Plug Adapter Use

Guidance on using AC plug adapters.

FCC Information

Compliance information regarding FCC rules.

General Battery Precautions

General rules and warnings for battery use.

Battery Packs

Precautions related to battery packs.

Cassette Cautions

Cassette Usage Cautions

Precautions for using VHS-C cassettes.

Cassette Storage Cautions

Guidelines for storing cassettes properly.

Main Unit Cautions

Main Unit Safety Do Not

Safety warnings about not disassembling or modifying the unit.

Main Unit Usage Environment Cautions

Warnings about using the unit in specific environments.

Main Unit Environmental Exposure Cautions

Warnings about leaving the unit in extreme conditions.

Unit Protection Cautions

Precautions to protect the unit from damage.

LCD Monitor Cautions

LCD Monitor Damage Prevention

Warnings to prevent damage to the LCD monitor.

LCD Monitor Service Life

Tips to prolong the LCD monitor's service life.

LCD Monitor Phenomena

Phenomena to be aware of during LCD monitor use.

Other Cautions

Built-in Head Cleaner

Information about the camcorder's head cleaning feature.

Moisture Condensation

Explains moisture condensation and its effects.

Serious Malfunctioning

What to do if malfunctioning occurs.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical details of the camcorder's general features.

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications related to the camera components.

LCD MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for the LCD monitor.

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for audio output and speaker.

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS

Specs for the AC adapter/charger.

CASSETTE ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specs for the cassette adapter.

Provided Accessories

List of accessories included with the camcorder.

Optional Accessories

List of accessories available for purchase.

Locate JVC Service Center

Locate JVC Service Center

How to find a JVC service center.

Shipping Product for Service

Shipping Product for Service

Instructions for shipping the product for repair.

Purchasing Accessories

Purchasing Accessories

How to purchase accessories for JVC products.

Do Not Service Yourself

Service Caution

Warning against opening the cabinet for service.

Limited Warranty

Parts Warranty

Specifies the warranty period for parts.

Labor Warranty

Specifies the warranty period for labor.

Warranty Validity Scope

Defines the geographical validity of the warranty.

JVC's Warranty Service Commitment

Details JVC's responsibilities for repairs and replacements.

Warranty Service Requirements

Steps for the customer to obtain warranty service.

Warranty Exclusions

List of items and conditions not covered by the warranty.

Implied Warranty Limitations

Limitations on implied warranties like merchantability.

Legal Disclaimers

Legal disclaimers regarding warranty and liability.

Refurbished Product Warranty Note

Note regarding warranty for refurbished products.

Customer Use Information

Instructions for customer to record model and serial numbers.

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