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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-FXM75
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0361-001A EN
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2 EN Dear Customer, CAUTIONS: Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS n If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming camcorder. Before use, please read the safety from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it information and precautions contained in the down and unplug it immediately. Continue using following pages to ensure safe use of this product. the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Using This Instruction Manual Contact y
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MAJOR FEATURES EN3 Programme AE with Special Integrated Auto Light Effects (Z pg. 28, 29) (Z pg. 26) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 25) n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter LCD Colour Monitor Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 16) (Z pg. 24) Zoom in Zoom out Digital Still Camera Built-in (PC communication capable) (Z pg. 18 – 21, 48 – 55) Menu Adjustment (Z pg. 32, 33, 34) n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette.
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CONTENTS 4 EN GETTING STARTED 6 – 13 Power............................................................................................................ 6 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ................................................................ 8 Date/Time Settings ............................................................................................ 9 Recording Mode Setting..................................................................................... 10 Tape Length S
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EN5 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 56 – 64 Random Assemble Editing .................................................................................. 58 Insert Editing (VIDEO) ....................................................................................... 62 Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) ....................... 63 Audio Dubbing ................................................................................................ 64 TROUBLESHOOTING 65
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GETTING STARTED 6 EN Marks Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you To AC outlet choose the most appropriate source of power. CHARGE indicator NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only the specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch SUPPLY POWER 1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. REFRESH indicator ATTACH BATTERY PACK 2 Align the marks and slide the ba
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EN7 Charge Marker Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. NOTES: c The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. c Charging times noted on page 6 are
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 EN Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER 2 Pull out the battery holder. Battery holder INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER 3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible. RE-INSERT HOLDER 4 Slide the holder
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EN9 Date/Time Settings SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 MODE System Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.” , Select Switch and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. •The power lamp comes on. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. MENU Button SELECT FUNCTION 3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu Power lamp appears. •If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. System SET RECORDING MODE Select Switch 1 First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/ LP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time. NOTE: MENU Button If the recording mode is switched during recording,
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EN11 Cassette holder Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 2 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward. PUSH Button EJECT Switch CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 4 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. CLOSE LCD MONITOR 5 First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the LCD monitor. Turn to take NOTES: up slack. c Clos
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 3 3 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER 2 180 180° °
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EN13 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure 1 to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4. 3 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socke
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VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording 14 EN System Select Switch LENS COVER NOTE: Open/Close Ring You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 6) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 10) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 10) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 12) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label
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EN15 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 25MIN 4 MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop (Now calculating) recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 120MIN NOTES: c When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” and the 119MIN 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. 3MIN c The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. 2MIN c The
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VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) 16 EN Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 14). 90° 180° ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). •The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. •The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD
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EN17 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR 2 Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Interface Shooting The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING 18 EN LENS COVER Basic Shooting SNAPSHOT Button Open/Close Ring When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory in the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a Paint System Software programme (Z pg. 49). Select Switch A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 49, 63). MODE SELECTION SELECT OPERA
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EN19 Remaining number NOTES: of shots c The remaining number of shots varies according to the FINE 12 30 29 1 selected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” 0 mode. (Blinking) c Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory. Pictrue mode If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” display function (Z pg. 53), then perform the “Delete” function (Z pg. 54). c When the Power Switch is set to “AUTO”, it is
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D.S.C. SHOOTING (cont.) 20 EN SNAPSHOT Button FEATURE: Picture Mode Setting PURPOSE: There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder's memory: FINE and System STANDARD. FINE allows you to shoot up to approx. Select Switch 30 still images in a format based on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group). Since the quality of image is better than “STANDARD”, “FINE” is more suitable for post-production on a PC. “STANDARD” allows you to shoot up to approx. 60 still images
