Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GR-FX101 JVC
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G R-FX1 0 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0631-001A INSTRUCTIONS PA L Com pa ct VHS CONTENTS GETTING ST ARTED 6 – 13 Power ............................................. 6 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 8 Date/Time Settings ................
2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents on the cover . • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
EN 3 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit. HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
4 EN MAJOR FEA TURES PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16EK • Audio/V ideo (A/V) cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Pack BN-V1 1U • DC Cord • Lithium Battery CR2025 x1 for .
EN 5 A B 3 1 2 3 2 1 Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Charging procedure, pg. 6) T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE 1 Set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” .
6 EN GETTING ST ARTED Power This camcorder ’ s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
EN 7 A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 A TT ACH BA TTER Y P ACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place .
8 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit ’ s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger , etc.
EN 9 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 YEAR MONTH DA Y TIM E EXIT 1 999 1 1 22 : 50 DA T E T I ME Date/T ime Settings 1 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Set the Power Switch to “ PRO.
10 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T60 T30 T45 T60 EXIT T APE LENGTH SP T45 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.
EN 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. 2 INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. 3 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press the Close button and make sure the holder is closed and locked.
12 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 EXP AND LOOP Separate the V elcro strip. 2 INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever .
EN 13 CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder . T o prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over , do not use a small-sized tripod.
14 EN RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● T ape Length Setting ( pg. 10) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg.
EN 15 120MIN 119MIN 3MIN 2MIN 1MIN 0MIN MIN 25M I N 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. • The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
16 EN 1X RECORDING Basic Features Zoom in Zoom out Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom.
EN 17 RET AKE ( 2 / 3 ) Button FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. OPERA TION: 1) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record – Standby mode. T ape is rewound for about 1 second and played back automatically , then pauses in Record – Standby mode for the next shot.
18 EN 5S PAUSE RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) P . ST ABILIZER Button Power Switch FEA TURE: Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE: T o compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERA TION: 1) Press P . ST ABILIZER .
EN 19 EFFECT MOSA I C MOSA I C EFFECT FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE OFF (No indication) OFF Fade/Wipe These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end. 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Switch to “ PRO.
20 EN SEPIA SPORTS ND EFFECT TWILIGHT S 1/2000 NEGA /POSI FOG P. AE : S E PIA : S E PIA P. AE ND : FG : OFF ND FG OFF (No indication) Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P .AE .
EN 21 Display Mode Sepia SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with W ide ( pg. 25) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. Sports SPORTS Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.
22 EN FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX AUTO DATE DATE TIM E DATE&T I ME OFF EXIT DA T E T I ME D I SP. 25. 12. 99 25 .
EN 23 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX CONGRATULATIONS TI TLE OFF HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.
24 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 OFF 1/4S 1/2S 1 S 5 S EXIT REC TIME 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y LAMP JL I P ID NO DEMO MODE 4 RET URN 1S OFF ON 07 OFF OFF OFF ON 07 OFF 4 BACK REC .
EN 25 Menu Screen A vailable Using The Select Dial FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE TITLE DA TE/TIME DISP . CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE Menu Screen A vailable Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.
26 EN Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 9). Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( pg. 10). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and T ime-Lapse recording ( pg. 33). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-T imer ( pg.
EN 27 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX AU TO M ANU EXIT E X POSURE – 06 – 06 + 06 00 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually .
28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
EN 29 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX AU TO M ANU EXIT FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 12). If you haven ’ t, do so before continuing.
46 EN M 0 : 12 : 34 w USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.) Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points.
30 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 AU TO : FIN E : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting.
EN 31 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 AU TO : FIN E : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
32 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y LAMP J LIP ID N O DEMO MODE 4 RET URN OFF OFF ON 07 OFF OFF 15S 30S 1 MIN 5 MIN EXIT I NT.
EN 33 Animation Y ou can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The Power Switch is set to “ PRO.
34 EN S E T AT VO LU N E T APE END SP M 1 : 23 : 45 4 PLA YBACK Basic Playback 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press the Close button to ensure the holder is closed and locked.
EN 35 T racking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto T racking. Manual T racking is also available. 1 ACTIV A TE MANUAL TRACKING Press P .AE and EFFECT simultaneously . Then, press P .
36 EN PLA YBACK Features (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press 4 / 6 during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press 4 / 6 again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback.
EN 37 Cassette Adapter (optional) Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder . The C-P7U (optional) adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
38 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections And T ape Dubbing These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Use the provided Audio/V ideo cable. Basic Connections A/V cable (provided) If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector , use the provided cable adapter .
EN 39 Basic Connections 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF ST A TUS Make sure the camcorder ’ s power is off. 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration ( 墌 pg. 38). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 .
40 EN The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. The RM-V700U remote control unit (optional) makes additional recording functions possible.
EN 41 FEA TURE: Self-Timer , Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T imer and Rec T ime functions without using the Menu Screen. OPERA TION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 32 ( “ Self-T imer ” ), press INT .
42 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MBR SET VCR CTL VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS ( A ) ( B ) 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1.
EN 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.
44 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 03 : 18 0 : 02 : 33 0 : 04 : 11 0 : 04 : 11 0 : 01 : 13 OUT 0 : 01 : 05 0 : 03 : 31 0 : 02 : 53 -- : -- : -- COUNTER TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 0.
EN 45 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 9 PREP ARE SOURCE T APE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press P AUSE .
46 EN M 0 : 12 : 34 w USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) (cont.) Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points.
EN 47 M 0 : 05 : 20 e 4 Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape. The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the sound from the built-in microphone. Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure ( 墌 pg.
48 EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “ OFF ” to turn off the camcorder . 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button. 4 Slide BA TTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
EN 49 TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer -controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly .
50 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear . The tape will not eject. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder .
EN 51 INDEX Indications 1 Cassette W arning/ T ape Remaining T ime .......................... 墌 pg. 15 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks. When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning lights.
52 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators E R 3 4 5 ^ * & t Q e 6 7 9 ! # $ 8 0 @ % W ( 1 u i ) y r w q 2 o p.
EN 53 Controls 1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. 墌 pg. 12 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ 墌 pg. 14 3 5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC REC] ......................................... 墌 pg. 18 4 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ...
54 EN INDEX Te r m s A AC Power Adapter/Char ger ..................... 墌 pg. 6, 7 Animation Recording .......................... 墌 pg. 33, 41 Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 47 Auto Date Record ......................
EN 55 CAUTIONS Batter y Packs The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. T o avoid hazard . . . ... do not burn.
56 EN About moisture condensation . . . ● Y ou may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass ’ outer surface.
EN 57 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Format : VHS P AL standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption : 5.2 W Signal system : P AL-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette T ape speed SP : 23.
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G R-FX101 COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EK Printed in Japan 0500MKV * UN * VP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED.
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