This document provides safety instructions and precautions for the JVC Compact VHS camcorder, as well as requirements for using VHS-C video cassettes. It also explains the precautions for using the battery and provides recommendations for replacement.
This manual introduces the JVC GR-AX680 compact VHS‑C camcorder, covering safety precautions, supplied accessories, and basic setup steps. It explains how to install and charge the battery packs, set date and time, and adjust tape length for recording.
Detailed sections describe battery pack charging (including the REFRESH function), clock battery replacement, menu navigation for recording and playback, and a full list of technical specifications such as format, power consumption, lens details, and dimensions.
| Weight | Approx. 800 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 113 mm × 117 mm × 242 mm |
| Lens | F1.6, 3.8‑83.6 mm, 22:1 power zoom |
| Battery Pack Charging Time (BN‑V12U) | ≈1 hr 10 min (charge) / ≈3 hr 30 min (discharge) |
| Approximate Recording Time (BN‑V12U) | 75 minutes |
The camcorder is designed exclusively for VHS‑C video cassettes; only cassettes marked VHS‑C can be used.