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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-FXM42EK
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 6 ~ 10
RECORDING/PLAYBACK 11
BASIC FEATURES 11 ~ 13
MENU SETTINGS 14 ~ 17
TERMS 22
PAL
Dear Customer,
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact
VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
Automatic Demonstration takes
“SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” ( pg. 3, 4) to
place when “DEMO MODE” is set to
ensure safe use of this product.
“ON” (factory-preset).
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 2 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM PROVIDED ACCESSORIES NOTE: 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. Shoulder Strap OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Battery Pack BN-V10U • Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN- V400U • Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/ 45/30 • Active Carrying Bag CB-
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 3 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM CAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a IMPORTANT television of a different standard. However, live recording Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. and LCD monitor / viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suita
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 4 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM CAUTIONS Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment 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. 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 ventilat
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 5 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM 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,
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 6 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. Eyepiece 51 2 34 During shooting $% & ( Connector Cover Keep the lens 6 cap attached to 7 the camcorder ) 5 Cassette holder 8 # 9 !" Viewfinder 45˚ 90° 90° 1 180 80° + Turn the gear to Speaker take up slack ~ LCD monitor - Erase protection tab , Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback . / : ; 01 2
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 7 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM 1• MENU Wheel [–, +]............................. pg. 11 ;Tape Length Indicator............................ pg. 16 • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] ......................... pg. 16
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 8 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM Using the Battery Pack GETTING STARTED Perform step 1) of “Charging the Battery Pack”. Hook on Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery Pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN-V10U 95 80 Push in BN-V12U 100 85 (optional) Power Switch BN-V20U 160 140 BATTERY RELEASE (optional) Switch BN-V400U 380 330 Battery pack (optional) Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( To DC IN To AC outlet step 2) and 3) of “Charging
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 9 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM • The following steps have the same function as Date/Time Settings “REFRESH” ( pg. 8). 1) Set the Power Switch # to “ ” while pressing 1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no down the Lock Button ". cassette inserted. 2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The TOP MENU 2) Set the Power Switch # to “ ” or “ ” while Screen appears. pressing down the Lock Button ". 3) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select “3TO • During charging or discharging
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 10 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting 1) Separate the Velcro strip. Align the screw and camera direction stud on the 2) Pass your right hand through the loop and tripod with the tripod mounting socket -. Then grasp the grip. tighten the screw. 3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can - easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button ! and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip. 3 " ! Velcro strip CAUTION: When using a tripod, b
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 11 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM • The playback picture can be viewed in the RECORDING viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut), on the Set REC MODE, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/ LCD monitor or on a connected TV ( pg. 12, TIME. ( pg. 14 – 17, “MENU SETTINGS”) “Connections To A TV/VCR”). 1) Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch # • To control the speaker volume 6, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 towards “+” to turn up, or to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock towards “–” to
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 12 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM 4) To cancel the Manual Focus, press FOCUS Tracking 4. “ ” { disappears and Auto Focus is Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen applied. during playback. To activate Manual Tracking: • When the focus level cannot be adjusted any 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx. 2 farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink. seconds. “MT” 5 appears. 2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel 1 so that the Zooming noise bars disappear. To produce the zo
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 13 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM • To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with Adhesive tape. White to Audio 4) To unload the cassette, turn the dial 5 in the Output6 direction of “UNLOADING” all the way until it stops. • The colour shown in the window 4 changes from green \ red \ blue (indicating unloading Yellow to Video Output is possible). 7 Connector cover 5) Slide the latch 1 to open the compart
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 14 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM • When the background is overly dark or the MENU SETTINGS subject light. The Menu Screen cannot be accessed while 1)Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select recording. “MANUAL”, then press it. 1) Set the Power Switch # to “ ” while pressing 2) To brighten the image, rotate the MENU down the Lock Button ". Wheel 1 downward. 2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The TOP MENU To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 upward. Screen appears. Rotate
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 15 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM CAMERA MENU NEGAPOSI: The colours of a picture are STABILIZER reversed. MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable mosaic pattern. images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture ON : The Picture Stabiliser is activated. horizontally. [ appears. FADE/WIPE OFF: The Picture Stabiliser is deactivated. Fade- or wipe-in works when r
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 16 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM paper fills the screen. If it is difficult to focus on LCD BRIGHT the white paper, adjust focus manually ( pg.11, To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, “Auto/Manual Focus”). Press the MENU Wheel 1 perform the following steps quickly (within approx. in until “MWB” } begins blinking. When the 1 second by each interval): setting is completed, “MWB” } stops blinking. 1) Select “LCD BRIGHT” in SYSTEM MENU. The • Once you adjust whit
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 17 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM SYSTEM MENU 2 INT. TIME You can record sequentially at preset time spans. DEMO MODE Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific Demonstrates certain functions automatically. subject, you can record subtle changes over an Available when the Power Switch # is set to “ ” extended period of time (Time-Lapse). REC or “ ” and “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory- MODE should be set to “SP”. preset). (Please note that it is necessary to set th
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 18 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM 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 The tape is running, but there is no play- very bright object. back picture. • This sometimes occurs when the contrast • The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or between the background and the object is channel. great. It is not a defect of the camcorder. • If A/
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 19 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions Cassettes Please make note of the following rules for battery To properly use and store your cassettes: use. When misused, the batteries can leak or 1) During use… explode. … beware that recording onto prerecorded tapes 1) Do not use any different size of batteries from automatically erases the previously recorded those specified. video and audio signals. 2) Be sure to insert batteries in the corre
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GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 20 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM … near a heater. For Your Maintenance … in dusty places such as a beach. 1) After Use 1 Turn off the camcorder. 4) To protect the unit, DO NOT… 2Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over … allow it to become wet. 60 degrees. … drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. Press EJECT for approximately 2 seconds … subject it to shock or excessive vibration during to open the cassette holder, then remove transportation. the cassette.
