JVC GR-DX55 Camcorder User Manual
Contents
1. eere pg 12 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 8 Solarisation Effect pg 12 Specifications arena pg 19 Sports Mode sseseeneeeeen pg 12 Still Playback A pg 9 Stretch Effect ne pg 13 Sunset Mode sssssseess pg 12 Super LoLux S EX anne pg 13 Surf and Snow Mode pg 12 T Tape Counter ueneensseenesnennnnnnennnnnennne nenn pg 15 Tape Dubbing eausa ote ee pg 11 Tape Length Setting pg 15 Jur c oeee pg 13 Time Lapse Shooting pg 15 Tacknd MR pg 10 Tripod MOUFUEIGL se pg 8 Twilight Mode oua rope stre een pg 12 U Unload A Tape pg 8 V Viewfinder Adjustment pg 8 W White Balance Adjustment pg 13 Wide Moden pg 13 WIPS IN OU fo pg 13 Z Vivis A pg 10 1LON 1LON 2004 Victor Company of Japan Limited Printed in Malaysia 1104YDR NF VM2. 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 e f your TV VCR has a 21 pin connector use the provided Cable Adapter White to Audio Yellow to Video Output Connector cover AN cable White to Audio Input Yellow to Video Input Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR cpg 10 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 i D to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press in D again 3 Press i B and engage the VCR s Record mode 4 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press i D e 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 in the direction of LOADING all the way until it st
3. pg 1 14 Digital Effects idus Sede Riot toos pg 12 Digital ZOOM 22 pg 13 Dioptre Adjustment pg 8 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 12 Erase PIOIBCUCI eoe seen pg 8 Exposure Control sss cican diia cade pg 12 F Fade Inf OU pg 13 Fast Forward Tape ccoooooocccccccccoonaononnnoncnnonnns pg 9 5 Second Recording Mode pg 9 G Grip Adjustment esssesssss pg 8 H High Speed Shutter Mode pg 12 Instant fni zc P pg 14 L LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 4 5 Load A Tape tS pg 8 M Manual FOCUS uan cda pg 9 Menu Screen sssess pg 12 15 Monotone Effect au pg 12 Mosaic EMG een pg 13 N ND Effect Modes a pg 12 Nega Posi Mode ssssss pg 13 20 TERMS P Picture Stabiliser pg 13 Pla DC see ee ee pg 9 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 12 Provided Accessories pg 2 Q Quick FE VIEW pg 10 R Recording Start Stop sss pg 9 Recording Mode pg 13 Record Standby nee pg 9 Red Filter EMSC MEE pg 12 s ee ai AeA a pg 10 Rewind The Tape pg 9 S Self Recording esseusesssss pg 9 Sepia Mode
4. VASIH Compact VHS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset e Available when the Power Switch is set to LY or MP e To cancel Automatic Demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 14 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR FXM41 GR FX17 5 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 4 8 RECORDING PLAYBACK 9 BASIC FEATURES 9 11 MENU SETTINGS 12 15 TERMS 20 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS pg 2 3 to ensure safe use of this product LYT1359 001B ENGLISH Active Carrying Bag CB V7U e Cassette Adapter C P8U st PROVIDED ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES te e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN a V400U A e Compact VHS VHS H Cassettes EC 60 TE 45 30 Q O Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details ped a an on accessories and their availability SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT Connection to the 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 Lens Cap home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or Cable consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as origi
5. 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 playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Turns recorded scenes into a 13 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 O appears OFF The Picture Stabiliser is deactivated A disappears Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake e 9 O 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 prod
6. To go from TOP MENU to CAMERA MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO CAMERA MENU and press it vvvasooo M 2m TONrD 3 mm0 gt XxUu To go from TOP MENU to SYSTEM 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 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 Die 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 12 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 Y 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 e n 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 Y SPORTS High shutter captures fast moving action ND EFFECT A black mist
7. 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 tame high gt gt gt exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator y blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically 3 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 6 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 IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications EO1 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an
8. Adapter 3 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp B blinks to indicate charging 4 When the CHARGE lamp B stops blinking and turns off charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE Q and pull out the battery pack BN V12U optional BN V20U optional 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 optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional 1 When using GR FXM41 2 When using GR FX17 Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 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 dischargi
9. Monaural 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analogue output via Video output connector 300 mV rms 1 KQ 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 a MNT sascha le TRENTON pg 6 Animation Recording pg 15 Auto Date Record ssssse pg 14 AUTO FOCUS ctrl pg 9 Auto Shut Ol en pg 9 B Backlight Compensation pg 9 A A pg 6 17 Blue Filter Effect pg 12 Brighten The Image pg 12 Brighten The LCD Monitor pg 9 14 C Cassette Adapter sssssusee pg 11 Charging The Battery Pack pg 6 Clean The Camcorder pg 18 Connection To a VCR TV sss pg 10 Counter Memory seeeeeeeeeeen pg 15 D Darken The lImage pg 12 Darken The LCD Monitor pg 9 14 Date Time Display pg 14 Date Time Settings pg 7 Demonstration Mode
10. 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 fully 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 t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Ion A A A p gt Terminals and fully 11 2160 A 10 C to 35 C Operation siria 0 C to 40 C A 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 17 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 magne
11. 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 misty 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 pg 9 and S LX cpg 13 may not work Y 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 ak SUNSET Makes scenes look like a sunset with reddish tint X 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 FILTER Recorded scenes have a bluish tint R FILTER Recorded scenes have a reddish tint 14 SOLARI The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting speed clearly Y NEGAPOSI The colours of a picture are reversed Ez MOSAIC mosaic pattern STRE
12. 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 hands or use the grip GR FXM41 only Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap LCD Monitor GR FXM41 only 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 Ser
13. used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO Playback picture is blurred or interrupted 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 The Counter Memory Function has been activated pg 15 COUNTER MEMORY red green or blue may appear constantly on The date and time displavs disappear the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These e f you remove the eed an from the spots are not recorded on the tape This is not camcorder while the power is on all settings due to any defect of the unit Effective dots and selections are erased Make sure to turn more than 99 99 the camcorders power off before Animation or Time Lapse is not available disconnecting the power source e Before recording in the Animation mode at the The tape will not eject very beginning of a tape set the camcorder to e The battery pack is running low the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so e f the LCD monitor is not open over 60 that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in degrees the EJECT button does not function at this point is a good way to begin an function animated programme r pg 15 REC TIME For GR FXM41 only INT TIME in SYSTEM MENU 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
14. 6 D Recording Start Stop Button rz pg 9 e REFRESH Button nn I gt pg 6 Lock Button gt pg 6 D Power Switch PLAY OFF EY M pg 9 BPOWER CHARGE Lamp cr pg 6 D Retake Forward Button RETAKE F gt pg 10 Fast Forward Button F I gt pg 9 Play Pause Button 1 pg 9 e Backlight Compensation Button I gt pg 9 D Stop Button STOP rz pg 9 Eject Button EJECT anne I pg 8 J Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R x pg 10 e Quick Review Button R r pg 10 e Rewind Button R t pg 9 Close Button r pg 8 DDioptre Adjustment Control I pg 8 Grip Strap i pg 8 Tripod Mounting Socket i pg 8 Tape Remaining Time cr pg 14 Recording Mode Indicator t pg 13 Backlight Compensation Indicator rz pg 9 Tape Length Indicator Zoom Indicator Bar a Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Recording Indicator Digital Effect Indicator Programme AE Indicator Fade Wipe Standby Indicator Picture Stabiliser Indicator D Interval Time Recor
15. EM 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 Q until the appropriate brightness is reached After the BRIGHT Wheel is released the indicator soon disappears and adjustment is completed DATE TIME SET Allows you to set the current date and time rpg 7 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch is set to py or M and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset 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 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 GR FXM41 only 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 R
16. TCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally FADE WIPE Fade or wipe in works when recording begins and fade or wipe out works when recording ends Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button QD allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out OFF To cancel the effect FADER Fades in out to a black screen Wu FADER Fades in out to a white screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern 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 Xx 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 h 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 7 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
17. amcorder 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 used 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 GR FXM41 only 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 Q in to select EXIT to close the Menu Screen To display the date and time in the camcorder s display an
18. cted the title is scrolled from right to left To set SIZE or SCROLL rotate the MENU Wheel O 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 it The setting stops blinking SYSTEM MENU 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 OJ D tape remaining time A amy tape length D GR FXM41 only DATE TIME DISP The date time appears in the camcorder or on a connected monitor set DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU first pg 7 The selected display will be recorded If you do not want to record the display select 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 14 OSD OUTPUT ON On screen indications are displayed OFF On screen indications are turned off except Date Time Instant Title and Warning Indication LCD BRIGHT GR FXM41 only 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 SYST
19. d on a connected TV see DATE TIME DISP pg 14 in SYSTEM MENU The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock battery runs out Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting DATE TIME SET 24 hour a indication 28 20 20 gt RETURN c LL c lt N 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 9 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 PUE GR FXM41 only 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 CAUTION When
20. d 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 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 any kind it is better to be safe than sorry DON T DON T DON T Only cassettes marked VHSTH can be used with this camcorder 3 Un Z lt g CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading t
21. ding Time Indicator pg 15 e 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator I gt pg 9 Instant Title Display r pg 14 Date Time Display i pg 14 B Bright Level Indicator r pg 14 EB Focus Indicator pg 9 amp Exposure Control Level Counter r pg 12 KD White Balance Mode Indicator cr pg 13 KD Record Standby Mode Indicator I pg 9 Q T3 Cassette Indicator i pg 8 DTBC indicator nn r pg 10 D Tape Counter pg 15 Recording Mode Indicator SP LP 17 pg 13 Tape Running Indicator gt Playback gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt Rewind Shuttle Search II Pause Tracking Indicator r pg 14 VOLUME Speaker Volume Indicator pg 9 GR FXM41 only m LL ce lt N O z GETTING STARTED Hook on BATTERY RELEASE Switch Battery pack To DC IN connector AC Adapter 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 f the battery pack is attached wrongly a malfunction may occur 2 Set the Power Switch D to OFF while pressing down the Lock Button QD Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector then connect the Power Cord to the AC
22. ecording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject e Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed e 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 rpg 14 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 Recording Start Stop Button QD 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 rpg 14 be set to OFF 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 15 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 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The VCR MENU screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel Q to selec
23. en zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator 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 Digital Zoom set D ZOOM cpg 13 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 or lt lt to reach the start point for new recording 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button D to start recording Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal 10 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 o return to Auto Tracking press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds or set the Power Switch B to OFF and then PLAY again AT blinks Whe
24. 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 16 CAUTIONS General 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 battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble 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
25. ewfinder securely turn it SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Format VHS PAL standard Power source DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 6 V Using battery pack Power consumption Viewfinder on 3 7 W GR FXM41 only 3 5 W GR FX17 only LCD monitor on 4 3 W GR FXM41 only Signal system PAL type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Colour Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette VHS H cassette Tape speed SP 23 39 mm sec LP 11 70 mm sec Recording time max SP 60 minutes LP 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Weight Approx 768 g GR FXM41 only Approx 690 g GR FX17 only Dimensions 81 mm x 125 mm x 216 mm W xH x D GR FXM41 only 75 mm x 124 mm x 221 mm GR FX17 only with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward GR FXM41 only Pickup Lens Filter diameter Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD monitor Speaker GR FXM41 only Connectors Video Audio AC Adapter 1 6 format CCD F1 8 f 2 2 mm to 55 mm 25 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control 9 30 5mm GR FXM41 only 40 5mm GR FX17 only Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD Auto Manual adjustment 2 50 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system
26. he instructions Eyepiece 00 O 80 LL c un During shooting 113 0 0 0 P Connector Cover Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder amp J o Cassette holder e 45 Speaker GR FXM41 LCD monitor GR FXM41 only JAN Microphone LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback 1 9 O T Q 9o em 8 ieget auge o pum y zr MELO q Q a pause M 1 Sgen me CONGRATULAT I ONS en 125 12 04 11 45 18 O BRIGHT A VOLUME 7p pg 16 for Warning Indications MENU Wheel 4 pg 12 BRIGHT Wheel Hana pg 14 e Speaker Volume Control VOL I gt pg 9 TRACKING Wheel r gt pg 10 5 Second Recording Button i pg 9 5 SEC REC O Power Zoom Lever TW r pg 10 O Manual Focus Button M FOCUS i pg 9 Time Base Corrector Button TBC pg 10 O Shoulder Strap Eyelets rz pg 8 Q Audio Output Connector A gt pg 10 11 Video Output Connector V gt pg 10 11 O Battery Release Switch r pg 6 BATTERY RELEASE O DC IN Connector rz pg
27. ious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer 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 holder 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 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 5 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush 6 Re attach the eyepiece and clockwise GR FXM41 only e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it e When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the vi
28. n Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears 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 Hemoves jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes To activate release the TBC mode press TBC during playback for more than 1 second TBC 9 is displayed 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 rpg 9 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 rpg 9 e If the 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 Besure to lower the TV volume to its minimum to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on
29. nally 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 AC Adapter Cable Adapter AP V14E Power Cord 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 recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet didis NOTES In order to maintain optimum performance of The rating plate serial number plate and safety the camcorder provided cables may be caution are on the bottom and or the back of the equipped with one or more core filter If a main
30. ng 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 pg 6 1 Attach the battery to the camcorder with no cassette inserted 2 Set the Power Switch B to Ey or m while pressing down the Lock Button QD 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 batterys 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 Set the Power Switch B to PLAY Y or Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapters power cord from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the c
31. ops e The color shown in the window 4 changes from blue red gt green indicating playback is possible 3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter 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 color shown in the window 4 changes from green 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 Recording safety hole The protec tion sheet is affixed 2 Reels s 6 Hole Compact video cassette 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 8 in the direction of the arrow During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels 7 for safety and tape protection un LL N 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 Q to select the desired menu or function and press it to m while pressing
32. or PLAY e When the Power Switch is set to EY M 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 The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV rpg 10 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 GR FXM41 only 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 O m5S 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 cpg 13 cannot be activated during 5Sec Rec Backlight Compensation To increase the brightness of the subject relative to the background 1 Press BACKLIGHT during recording EX is displayed and the s
33. order is in Record Standby mode and PAUSE is displayed e 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 viewfinder However you can shoot yourself while viewing your own image on the LCD monitor 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button D 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 rpg 14 When the Power Switch D is set to fy or OFF this adjustment cannot be performed GR FXM41 only PLAYBACK 1 Load a tape cpg 8 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 11 D 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 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
34. s No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed 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 VHS H HEA PAL 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 working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages leave equipment switched on when it is unattende
35. t 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 to 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 11 to start playback The counter memory functions in both Fast Forward and Rewind modes un pum 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 his sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back ground 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 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
36. tic 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 battery 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 a 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 ii 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 92 Z e lt Q N Z t UO near 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
37. ubject is brightened 2 To cancel Backlight Compensation press BACKLIGHT D again EX disappears e Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes EY or Mj e Using BACKLIGHT B may brighten the subject resulting in a washed out or white image e BACKLIGHT and Manual Exposure mode rpg 12 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 O 4 a appears 3 To focus on a distant subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward appears and blinks To focus on a close subject rotate the MENU Wheel Q downward gt appears and blinks un LL a4 gt lt E EL 4 To cancel the Manual Focus press Mj FOCUS A 8 XD disappears and Auto Focus is applied e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer 4 or 2 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 Q 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 th
38. uce 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 40 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus M W B If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically 9 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day Yee CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day e 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 N Z m LL un 2 E SETTINGS EN N paper fills the screen If it is difficult to focus on the white paper adjust focus manually cpg 9 Auto Manual Focus Press the MENU Wheel in until MWB begins blinking When the d is completed MWB B stops blinking 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 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 sele
39. unit cable has only one core filter the end that is The rating information and safety caution of the AC closest to the filter should be connected to Adapter are on its bottom the camcorder 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 GR FXM41 only CAUTIONS Mi dE 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 Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark For BN V12U optional 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 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 hole
40. 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 Loading Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera do not tilt it Press EJECT 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 rr appears when a cassette is loaded 3 Press the Close button B to close the cassette holder until it locks in place Close the LCD monitor e 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 GR FXM41 only Cassette holder Erase protection tab RECORDING Set REC MODE TAPE LENGTH and DATE TIME pg 12 15 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 camc
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