JVC GR-FXM161 Camcorder User Manual
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1. pg 8 1 Attach the battery to the camcorder with no cassette inserted 2 Set the Power Switch to Ey or m while pressing down the Lock Button D e During charging or discharging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging and discharging are not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp may not light Remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again f a fully charged battery s operation time remains extremely short the battery is worn out Please purchase a new one Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e The following operation stops charging or discharging e Set the Power Switch D to PLAY fy or Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapters power cord from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder Using the optional AA V15EG AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V10U V12U V20U V400U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be use2. VHSIE PAL Compact VHS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Available when the Power Switch is set to TY or MP To cancel Automatic Demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFP pg 17 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR FXM42EK CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 10 RECORDING PLAYBACK 11 BASIC FEATURES 11 13 MENU SETTINGS 14 17 TERMS 22 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS c pg 3 4 to ensure safe use of this product LYT1525 001A I un Q zZ TY PROVIDED ACCESSORIES SORE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder un a o un vf Q lt Battery Pack Shoulder Strap OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BN V10U e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U e Compact VHS VHS H Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U e Cassette Adapter C P8U Some accessories are not available in some areas Lens Cap Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Cable AC Adapter AP V14E Power Cord SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT Connection to the
3. Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated programme 7 pg 17 REC TIME INT TIME in SYSTEM MENU The tape is running but there is no play back picture e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel e f A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO Playback picture is blurred or interrupted e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The tape stops during fast forwarding or rewinding e The Counter Memory Function has been activated lt pg 17 COUNTER MEMORY The date and time displays disappear e f you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorders power off before disconnecting the power source The tape will not eject e The battery pack is running low e If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT button D does not function The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning WARNING INDICATIONS teem high asl a I exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery pow
4. JVC dealer for replacement or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting 24 hour indication RETURN O Leed OE lt de J r4 O S ce lt j N 9 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to Ey or M while pressing down the Lock Button QD 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull up the viewfinder and adjust it manually to get the best view 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control D until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused PAUSE Shoulder Strap Attachment Thread the strap through the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap is not twisted Adjust the length Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket Then tighten the screw MI 2 CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small tripod Lo
5. it The setting stops blinking SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU 1 TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used T30 30 minutes T45 45 minutes T50 50 minutes T60 60 minutes e Tape remaining time is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected DISPLAY FULL Makes all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor viewfinder during playback or recording SIMPLE Makes the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor viewfinder during recording or playback re D tape remaining time D maa tape length OSD OUTPUT ON On screen indications are displayed OFF On screen indications are turned off except Date Time Instant Title and Warning Indication 16 LCD BRIGHT To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor perform the following steps quickly within approx 1 second by each interval 1 Select LCD BRIGHT in SYSTEM MENU The BRIGHT ON message appears 2 Press the BRIGHT Wheel in to return to normal screen 3 Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel to display the bright level indicator 4 Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the appropriate brightness is reached After the BRIGHT Wheel is released the indicator soon disappears and adjustment is completed DATE TIME DISP The date time appears in the camcorder or on a connected monitor set DATE TIME in SYSTEM DE first gt pg 9 The selected display will be recorded If you do not want to record the display s
6. mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel e When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is r
7. 5 Time Lapse Shooting pg 17 lino pg 12 Tripod MOUPDIIN osse Ee se REED ies pg 10 Twilight ee EE pg 14 U Unload A TAPE sies SE Re Re pg 10 V Viewfinder Adjustment pg 10 W White Balance Adjustment pg 15 Wide Mode pg 15 Wipe In Out sis ske se ee Re Ee KA DRR ke AS pg 15 Z LOOMING EE Om pg 12 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited Printed in Malaysia 1205YDR NF VM
8. A Tape RE EG N RE Ge pg 10 M Manual de ei N N pg 11 Menu Screen ee ee ee ee ee pg 14 17 Monotone Effect esse ee ee se ee ek ee ee pg 14 Mosaic Eie ro issie pg 15 N ND Effect Mode ees ee ee ee ee ee pg 14 Nega Posi Mode see ee ee ee ee pg 15 ai TERMS P Picture Stabiliser pg 15 ele aep ee pg 11 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 14 Provided Accessories pg 2 Q Quick RG AR EE pg 12 R Recording Start Stop pg 11 Recording Mode pg 15 Record Standby Res es AG etos pg 11 Red Filter ETfGCL u ee ert rette pg 14 acc m OE N EEN pg 12 Rewind The Tape ees ee EE pg 11 S Self Recording ese see ee ee Ge pg 11 Sepia Mode ese se se ee EE ER AE Ee pg 14 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 10 Solarisation Effect ssssss pg 14 Specifications atem MU RN MN pg 21 Sports Mode iss eN WA ed oe as pg 14 Still Playback SE EE pg 11 ende eie ss iei ttai AR AE pg 15 Sunset Mode aie estas aded pg 14 Super LoLux S EX ses ERKEN Res pg 15 Surf and Snow Mode ee pg 14 T Tape CounteF see ee ER RR Re pg 17 Tape Dubbing iaceo EERS css eie pg 13 Tape Length Setting pg 16 I A occ pg 1
9. BPOWER CHARGE Lamp Retake Forward Button RETAKE F Fast Forward Button F De Play Pause Button e Backlight Compensation Button De Stop Button STOP e Eject Button EJECT iiis sesse De Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R e Quick Review Button AAR Rewind Button R Close Button ee ee DDioptre Adjustment Control ED Grip Strap ee ee ee ee ee ee Tripod Mounting Socket Tape Remaining Time Recording Mode Indicator Backlight Compensation Indicator D Tape Length Indicator Zoom Indicator Bar a Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Recording Indicator tz pg Digital Effect Indicator F pg Programme AE Indicator rs pg Fade Wipe Standby Indicator t pg Picture Stabiliser Indicator tz pg P Interval Time Recording Time Indicator pg e 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator r pg Instant Title Display rz pg Date Time Display t pg DBright Level Indicator rz pg KDFoc
10. Filter Effect pg 14 Brighten The Image pg 14 Brighten The LCD Monitor pg 11 16 C Cassette Adapter ssssssssee pg 13 Charging The Battery Pack pg 8 Clean The Camcorder pg 20 Connection To a VCR TV sss pg 12 Counter Memory seeseeeeeeeee pg 17 D Darken The lImage pg 14 Darken The LCD Monitor pg 11 16 Date Time Display pg 16 Date Time Settings pg 9 Demonstration Mode pg 1 17 Digital Effects ses ESE RE EES pg 14 Digital LOOM EE EE N pg 15 Dioptre Adjustment pg 10 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 14 Erase Protection pg 10 Exposure Control iuueni ata antenna ia pg 14 F Fade In Out fem pg 15 Fast Forward Tape ssssssse pg 11 5 Second Recording Mode pg 11 G Grip Adjustment ssssesess pg 10 H High Speed Shutter Mode pg 14 I Instant Ei tr pg 16 L LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 6 7 Load
11. Ny Output Connector cover A V cable White to Audio Input Yellow to Video Input Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR 7 pg 12 Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 2 Press p m D to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt II again 3 Press p m D and engage the VCR s Record mode 4 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press P U D Repeat steps 2 through 4 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Using The Cassette Adapter Optional Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR 1 Slide the latch to open the compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door e f the colour shown in the window 4 is green or red turn the dial 5 in the direction of UNLOADING so that colour changes to blue 2 Turn the dial 5 in the direction of LOADING all the way until it stops e The colour shown in the window 4 changes from blue red green indicating playback is possible 3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back 13 To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter
12. YSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU has 2 pages To go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU 2 and press it vvvroontt AUDOOTP O PPUOUOO Uu d d um ommuoor 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired setting and press it 4 Press gt EXIT to exit from any menu TOP MENU EXPOSURE Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in ne following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or in the snow 14 e When the background is overly dark or the subject light o 1 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select rotate the MENU MANUAL then press it 2 To brighten the image Wheel downward To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel Q upward The exposure control level increases decreases maximum 06 P AE Programme AE with special effects In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights OFF To cancel the effect J amp SPORTS High shutter captures fast moving action ND EFFECT A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject FOG Makes the picture look mi
13. ack picture will be blurred at the switching point 15 CAMERA MENU STABILIZER The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification ON The Picture Stabiliser is activated 9 appears OFF The Picture Stabiliser is deactivated 9 disappears Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake 9 appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used S LX MAX To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment D ZOOM Zooming is possible from 25X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50X or 800X digital magnification When set to OFF only optical zoom maximum 25x magnification can function WIDE When set to ON black bars will be recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect TELE MACRO When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus M W B If the white balance is correct all other co
14. ading Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera do not tilt it Press EJECT QD for more than 2 seconds until the cassette holder opens Do not force open 2 When inserting a cassette make sure the label is facing outward 3 Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks in place Close the LCD monitor Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in record mode or detached from power source Cassette holder Erase protection tab RECORDING Set REC MODE TAPE LENGTH and DATE TIME pg 14 17 MENU SETTINGS 1 Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch D to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button QD Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open The camcorder is in Record Standby mode and PAUSE is displayed The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be used simultaneously Therefore when opening the LCD monitor and tilting it upward to 180 you cannot view any image in the viewf
15. d as an AC adapter To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio e Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button QD 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The TOP MENU Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME SET and press it The DATE TIME SET Menu appears 5 To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIME hour minute rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking 6 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Wheel to select RETURN and press it to go to Menu Screen 7 Press the MENU Wheel in to select EXIT to close the Menu Screen To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see DATE TIME DISP gt pg 16 in SYSTEM MENU The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock battery runs out Consult an authorised
16. der To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Battery Pack Charging time BN V10U approx 1 hr 30 min BN V12U optional BN V20U optional approx 1 hr 40 min approx 2 hrs 40 min BN V400U optional approx 5 hrs 10 min Charging time is for a fully discharged battery pack Using the Battery Pack Perform step 1 of Charging the Battery Pack Approximate recording time unit min Battery Pack LCD monitor on BN V12U 100 85 optional BN V20U 160 140 optional BN V400U 380 330 optional Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder i gt step 2 and 3 of Charging the Battery Pack The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110V to 240V ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can cause the camcorder to malfunction REFRESH Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before recharging or storing it for a long period of time otherwise the battery performance will be reduced 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Charging the Battery Pack 2 Press REFRESH D for over 4 seconds The CHARGE lamp B blinks faster to indicate discharging 3 When discharging is finished charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp B blinks normally e The following steps have the same function as REFRESH
17. der then remove the cassette 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorders lens 2 Cleaning The Camcorder D Gently wipe the exterior with a soft cloth with diluted mild soap wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Wipe the LCD monitor gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 8 Blow the lens with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it Camcorder General Format Power source SPECIFICATIONS VHS PAL standard DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 6 V Using battery pack Power consumption Viewfinder on t9 7 W LCD monitor on 4 3 W Signal system PAL type Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed SP LP FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHS H cassette 23 39 mm sec 11 70 mm sec Reco
18. e playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV lt pg 12 Connections To A TV VCR e To control the speaker volume D rotate the MENU Wheel towards to turn up or towards to turn down While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal BASIC FEATURES 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen on TV 1 Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 2 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC 5S appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button QD Recording starts and after 5 seconds the camcorder re enters Record Standby mode automatically 4 To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that ga 5S D disappears e Fade Wipe rx pg 15 cannot be activated during 5Sec Rec Backlight Compensation To increase the brightness of the subject relative to the background 1 Press BACKLIGHT B during recording EX is displayed and the subject is brightened 2 To cancel Backlight Compensation press BACKLIGHT D again E disappears e Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes TY or uy e Using BACKLIGHT B may brighten the subject resulting in a washed out or white ima
19. ecommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its bottom CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V10U V12U V20U V400U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries N Z e lt Leed CAUTIONS Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment M bg E To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet un Z lt Q aid oc A When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space at least 10cm on all sides to allow ventilation Do not block the ventilation holes No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed
20. ect e Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is turned off or when the cassette is ejected To use this function it is recommended that SCROLL in TITLE SETUP t pg 16 be set to OFP INT TIME You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time Time Lapse REC MODE should be set to SP Please note that it is necessary to set the REC TIME Animation in the SYSTEM MENU before performing the INT TIME Time Lapse function Select the desired interval time and press the Bec Start Stop Button QD Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is turned off or when the cassette is ejected To use this function it is recommended that SCROLL in TITLE SETUP lt pg 16 be set to OFP VCR MENU COUNTER MEMORY Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button QD 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The VCR MENU screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select COUNTER MEMORY and press it Then rotate the MENU Wheel to ON and press it M appears when you return to normal screen 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select COUNTER RESET and press it Then rotate the MENU Wheel to YES and press it The counter resets t
21. elect OFF before shooting e n the AUTO DATE mode the camcorder records the date for about 5 seconds when recording is initiated after the date is changed a cassette is loaded or AUTO DATE is selected The date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded DATE TIME SET Allows you to set the current date and time pg 9 SYSTEM MENU 2 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch is set to Ey or M and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset e To cancel demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF e Pressing MENU Wheel directly accesses DEMO MODE menu while the demo is in progress e Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e When a cassette is in the camcorder demonstration is not available e f you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder REC TIME You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief selected period of time Animation REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired recording time and press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subj
22. eneral Battery Precautions Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 2 Be sure to insert batteries in the correct direction 3 Do not use rechargeable batteries 4 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 5 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 6 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied E battery pack or an optional battery DAS pack be sure to read the following ie cautions 1 To avoid hazard n m do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble Terminals use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life f
23. er comes close to nil the battery indicator 7 blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically T3 Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows recording TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forwarding LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this case all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Remove the tape turn the unit off without removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear and turn it on again 3 HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer E01 E06 UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer 18 CAUTIONS G
24. g begins and fade or wipe out works when recording ends OFF To cancel the effect FADER Fades in out to a black screen wx FADER Fades in out to a white screen 3 MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern E gt SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left o DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene E CORNER Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner revealing the scene or wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen EI WINDOW Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the centre of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the centre leaving a black screen 2 SCROLL Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the bottom to the top revealing the scenes or wipes out from the top to the bottom leaving a black screen REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode LP Long Play is more economical providing twice the recording time e Ifthe recording mode is switched the playb
25. ge BACKLIGHT B and Manual Exposure mode lt pg 14 cannot be used simultaneously Auto Manual Focus If correct focus cannot be obtained with Auto Focus use Manual Focus 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button QD 2 Press M FOCUS A 8 appears 3 To focus on a distant subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward lt appears and blinks To focus on a close subject rotate the MENU Wheel downward gt appears and blinks FEATURES 4 To cancel the Manual Focus press Mj FOCUS A 8 disappears and Auto Focus is applied e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer 4 or will blink Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom e Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T to zoom in or W to zoom out e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator a moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator D a reaches the top all magnification from that point is through digital processing When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate D
26. hands or use the grip Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Beware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up f you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer 20 For Your Maintenance 1 After Use D Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees Press EJECT for approximately 2 seconds to open the cassette hol
27. igital Zoom set D ZOOM pg 15 to OFF in CAMERA MENU Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in Record Standby mode 2 Press lt lt and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 1 second and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in Record Standby mode 2 Press and hold either RETAKE D or ad to reach the start point for new recording 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal 12 Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds MT D appears 2 Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds or set the Power Switch to OFF and then PLAY again AT B blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT D appears Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders TBC Time Base Corrector He
28. inder However you can shoot yourself while viewing your own image on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button QD REC appears while recording is in progress To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor When the Power Switch D is set to mM adjust LCD BRIGHT in SYSTEM MENU c pg 16 When the Power Switch D is set to fy or OFF this adjustment cannot be performed PLAYBACK 1 Load a tape gt pg 10 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch D to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button To start playback press i D To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press p m B To stop playback press m Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by holding lt lt or gt gt D down during playback For VIDEO RECORDING VIDEO PLAYBACK e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in the Record Standby or Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch D to OFF then to EY M or PLAY e When the Power Switch is set to fy MY or PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power 11 e Th
29. licable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Business users If you wish to dispose of this product please visit our web page www jvc europe com to obtain information about the take back of the product Other Countries outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of this product please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment VHS Ae PAL Only cassettes marked MIS t can be used with this camcorder 4 SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it worki
30. lours will be accurately reproduced AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically FINE Outdoors on a sunny day Yee CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day s HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white un U led un paper fills the screen If it is difficult to focus on the white paper adjust focus manually lt pg 11 Auto Manual Focus Press the MENU Wheel in until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery is removed White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or B W MONO pg 14 Digital Effects mode is activated TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected TITLE SETUP Adjust the settings for TITLE SIZE When LARGE is selected the title is twice enlarged vertically than NORMAL SCROLL When ON is selected the title is scrolled from right to left To set SIZE or SCROLL rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting appears and then select
31. moves jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes To activate release the TBC mode press TBC O during playback for more than 1 second TBC pis displayed e The TBC indicator turns green grey with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working and white while TBC is not operative TBC does not work during Still Playback and Shuttle Search lt pg 11 t may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resumes after Still Playback or Shuttle Search lt pg 11 e fthe playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Connections To A TV VCR 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR If using both TV and VCR connect the VCR output to the TV input 3 Turn on all units Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Use the AC Adapter as the power supply e Be sure to lower the TV volume to its minimum to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture White to Audio put Q Cs Ek J Yellow to Video
32. ng normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of an
33. o 0 00 00 5 To return to normal screen rotate the MENU Wheel to EXIT and press it 6 After recording or playback press m D then lt lt D The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 7 Press p i to start playback e The counter memory functions in both Fast Forward and Rewind modes 17 un U LL un TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object e 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 LCD monitor and the viewfinder e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Animation or Time Lapse is not available e Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly
34. on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly Prevent water or liquid from entering this equipment keep it away from wet places Attention This symbol is only valid in the European Union European Union This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end of life Instead the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark For BN V12U optional By disposing of this product correctly you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more information about collection point and recycling of this product please contact your local municipal office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product e The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91 157 EEC and 93 86 EEC Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly Penalties may be app
35. rding time max SP LP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Approx 768g 81 mm x 125 mm x 216 mm Weight Dimensions WxHxD 60 minutes 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup Lens Filter diameter Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD monitor Speaker Connectors Video Audio AC Adapter 1 6 format CCD F1 8 f 2 2 2 mm to 55 mm 9 30 5mm Electronic viewfinder with 25 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control 0 24 black white LCD Auto Manual adjustment 2 50 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Monaural 1 V p p 75 unbalanced analogue output via Video output connector 300 mV rms 1 KO analogue output via Audio output connector Power requirement AC 110 V 240 V Output 50 Hz 60 Hz DC 11V 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice A AC AUOD dcos Res ae ee ed ede pg 8 Animation Recording pg 17 Auto Dale Record testis pg 16 AUG FOCUS m pg 11 Auto Shut OM ee nequi ER ie pg 11 B Backlight Compensation pg 11 Battery Pack oe or Deo Ete ES ee ae pg 8 19 Blue
36. ry pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity dust shock or vibration IN places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures i DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer un Z lt Q N Z lt hear a heater in dusty places such as a beach To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both
37. s recording safety hole with Adhesive tape 4 To unload the cassette turn the dial 5 in the direction of UNLOADING all the way until it stops e The colour shown in the window 4 changes from green gt red blue indicating unloading is possible 5 Slide the latch 1 to open the compartment door then insert your finger in the hole 6 and push up and remove the cassette 6 Close the compartment door 2 2 Compartment door 4 Window Recording safety hole Dial The protec tion sheet is D Latch affixed T Reels g Compact video cassette 6 Hole e f there is slack in the video tape when inserting the compact cassette into the adapter the tape may become damaged To take up slack in the tape turn the gear 3 in the direction of the arrow e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection MENU SETTINGS The Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording 1 Set the Power Switch down the Lock Button 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The TOP MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired menu or function and press it to M while pressing mm mnmmac o N U F F F P M M zz EE e To go from TOP MENU to CAMERA MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO CAMERA MENU and press it vvvAasooo aazam ONI 2 Azmmo xu To go from TOP MENU to S
38. sty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic In this mode the Auto Focus 7 pg 11 and S LX pg 15 may not work 2 1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode The screen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit environment p SUNSET Makes scenes look like a sunset with reddish tint SURF amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow or beach In this mode the fast moving images can be recorded since the shutter speed becomes fast DIGIFECT Digital Effects OFF To cancel the effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with WIDE in CAMERA MENU for a classic look B W MONO Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with WIDE in CAMERA MENU for a classic look B B FILTER Recorded scenes have a bluish tint B R FILTER Recorded scenes have a reddish tint 44 SOLARI The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting speed clearly d4 NEGAPOSI The colours of a picture are reversed ER MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally FADE WIPE Fade or wipe in works when recordin
39. ully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing it over a long period of time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications and fully AUC nj AE OER EE 10 C to 35 C Bel Us N ON 0 C to 40 C sie rz 0 APRIRE 10 C to 30 C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 19 Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes 1 During use beware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters other heat sources or direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets Vertically in their original cases Main Unit For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short circuit the terminals of the batte
40. us Indicator sesss tz pg Exposure Control Level Counter t pg White Balance Mode Indicator gt pg Record Standby Mode Indicator tz pg D T3 Cassette Indicator t pg DTBC Indicator F pg D Tape Counter sse tz pg Recording Mode Indicator SP LP 17 pg D Tape Running Indicator gt Playback pp Fast Forward Shuttle Search dd Rewind Shuttle Search II Pause Tracking Indicator rz pg 17 11 16 16 16 11 14 15 11 16 12 17 17 12 B VOLUME Speaker Volume Indicator pg 11 O Lid ce lt ke de Q TI GETTING STARTED Hook on BATTERY RELEASE Switch To DC IN connector Charging the Battery Pack 1 Hook the end of the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it locks in place e If the battery pack is attached wrongly a malfunction may occur 2 Set the Power Switch D to OFF while pressing down the Lock Button Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 3 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp blinks to indicate charging 4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcor
41. y kind it is better to be safe than sorry D N Z e lt Leed CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Eyepiece 60 o0 O LL ce lt E N 9 Connector Cover Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder ds Cassette holder e 45 Erase Microphone di LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback e e T e T Q nd 45 E EE el e O a rat AT c2 02 Do EX MWBr1 n PAUSE H 1 O5MIN el ze D CONGRATULATIONS is 25 BRIG oO 18 gt pg 18 for Warning Indications MENU Wheel BRIGHT Wheel 4 e Speaker Volume Control VOL TRACKING Wheel 4 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEC REC Power Zoom Lever T W O Manual Focus Button M FOCUS Time Base Corrector Button TBC Shoulder Strap Eyelets Q Audio Output Connector A Video Output Connector V Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE ODC IN Connector De Recording Start Stop Button e REFRESH Button Lock Button D Power Switch PLAY OFF F3 Mj
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