Manual for GR-AX76U/GR-AX46U/GR-AX26U

Brand: JVC

Category: Camcorder

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:36 a.m.

Warranty Information

This limited warranty covers defective materials and workmanship for 1 year on parts and 90 days on labor.

Supplying Power:

Hook the battery pack's top end to the camcorder and push it in until it locks. To remove, slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out.

Inserting a Video Cassette:

Slide EJECT, insert a cassette with the label facing out, and press PUSH.

Playback:

Set the power switch to PLAY. Press REW to go to the beginning, then PLAY/PAUSE to play. Press STOP to stop.

Shooting:

Slide the LENS COVER open. Set the power switch to CAMERA. Press the RECORDING START/STOP button to begin recording. Press it again to stop.

Zooming:

Push the power zoom switch down toward "T" to zoom in, and up toward "W" to zoom out. The speed increases with how far you push.

Troubleshooting and error codes

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
The tape won't eject.	• The battery pack is running low. • The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to "AUTO LOCK".
Some functions are not available.	• The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to "AUTO LOCK".
Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object.	This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder.	• Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode.	• This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode (pg. 12).
An error number (i.e. E03) appears in the viewfinder.	• Turn the camcorder's power off, then disconnect the power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The image is out of focus.	• The diopter needs to be adjusted (pg. 10). • The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus (pg. 20).
A character generator title and the date and time displays disappear from the viewfinder.	• If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder's power off before disconnecting the power source.
Even though the Lens Cover is open, the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks.	• The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the Lens Cover.