JVC GR FXM45 User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

6 – 13

Power............................................. 6

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 8

Date/Time Settings ............................. 9

Recording Mode Setting ...................... 10

Tape Length Setting ........................... 10

Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............. 11

Grip Adjustment ............................... 12

Viewfinder Adjustment ....................... 12

Shoulder Strap Attachment .................. 13

Tripod Mounting ............................... 13

GR-FXM45

GR-FXM15

RECORDING

14–37

Basic Recording ................................ 14

Basic Features ................................. 18

Advanced Features ............................ 23

PLAYBACK

38–43

Basic Playback ................................. 38

Features ........................................ 39

Using The Cassette Adapter ................. 41

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ....... 42

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

44–51

Random Assemble Editing .................... 46

Insert Editing................................... 50

Audio Dubbing ................................. 51

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

53–54

55–58

Indications...................................... 55

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 56

Terms ........................................... 58

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

59–60

LYT0336-001B

EN3

ATTENTION USERS OF

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NON-

REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, THESE BATTERIES AND PRODUCTS CAN BE

RECYCLED.

AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE,

IN AUSTRALIA, RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (Australasia) B.V. 5-7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia

Attn : Service Dept.

Phone : (02)750 3777

IN NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (NZ) Limited P.O. Box 100589 Auckland 1000

Phone : (09)415 8758

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 20)

Digital Hyper Zoom

(੬ pg. 18)

Zoom in

Programme AE with Special

Effects (੬ pg. 24, 25)

Zoom out

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter

Ⅲ ND Effect Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight

Ⅲ Sports Ⅲ Nega/Posi

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

LCD Colour Monitorc (

੬

pg. 16)

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V15EA

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•Remote Control

RM-V700U

(GR-FXM45 only)

•Battery Pack

BN-V20U

Snapshot (GR-FXM45 only)

(੬ pg. 22)

•Editing Cable

(GR-FXM45 only)

•Audio/Video

(A/V) Cable

5-Sec. Recording

(GR-FXM15 only) (੬ pg. 20)

•Lithium Battery

CR2025

• x1 for GR-FXM15

(clock operation)

• x2 for GR-FXM45

(clock operation

and remote control)

Menu Adjustment

(੬ pg. 28, 29, 30)

•DC Cord

Integrated Auto Light

(GR-FXM45 only) (੬ pg. 21)

•Shoulder Strap

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

EN5

INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

4 _{PUSH Button}

B Push in.

EJECT Switch

BATTERY RELEASE

1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

Using the battery pack

degrees.

Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place ( ).

(Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 6)

2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.

3 Insert a video cassette.

4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 11)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

REW (2) Button

LENS COVER

Open/Close Ring

Set to “AUTO”

or “PRO.”

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

(5) Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

(

4/6) Button

Set to “PLAY”

1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to

open the lens cover.

2 Press REW (2).

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

2 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.

— The power lamp will light and an image

will appear.

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6).

— Playback starts and the playback picture

appears.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

— Recording starts.

•To stop playback, press STOP (5).

(For more details, ੬ pg. 38)

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press the Recording Start/Stop Button once

again.

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to

save power when the LCD monitor is opened

at an angle of over 60 degrees.

(For more details, ੬ pgs. 14, 15)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to

save power when the LCD monitor is opened

at an angle of over 60 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is

opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is

opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR

using the Cassette Adapter ੬ pg. 41.

GETTING STARTED

Marks

Power

To AC outlet

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power.

CHARGE indicator

NOTES:

● No function is available without power supply.

● Use only the specified power supply.

● Do not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

REFRESH switch

SUPPLY POWER

REFRESH indicator

1 _{Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.}

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

REFRESH

2 _{Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the}

The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a

REFRESH function that allows you to fully

discharge the battery pack before recharg-

ing.

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less

than 5 chargings.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

3 _{When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays}

To discharge the battery . . .

lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery pack

opposite the direction of the arrow.

.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as

shown in the above illustration. Then

push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator

lights when discharging starts, and goes

out when discharging is complete.

Battery pack

BN-V12U

Charging time

Discharging time

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 1 hr. 50 min.

BN-V20U

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Hook on.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

1 _{Hook its end to the camcorder (}

) and push the

Push in.

battery pack in until it locks in place ( ) .

DETACH BATTERY PACK

2 _{Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery}

pack.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

LCD

Battery pack monitor on/

monitor off/

monitor on/

Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on

BN-V12U

BN-V20U

60 (35)

95 (60)

65 (40)

50 (35)

85 (55)

BATTERY RELEASE

105 (65)

(

) : when the video light is on (GR-FXM45 only).

INFORMATION:

ATTENTION:

The High Capacity battery pack BN-V856U (optional)

provides approx. 7 hours of recording time when the

viewfinder is on and the LCD monitor and the video light

are off.

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.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack

using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the

optional AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger.

EN7

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.

Charge marker

NOTES:

● 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.

● Charging times noted on page 6 are for a fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for a fully

charged battery pack.

● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

● While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to

discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger does

not charge the battery. When discharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/

Charger to store it.

● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Do not

allow it to discharge in a container, such as a bag.

● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

● The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been

stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The

CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

USING AC POWER

To AC outlet

To DC IN jack

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as

shown in the illustration).

DC OUT

terminal

NOTES:

● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

● When using the DC cord, make sure you connect

the end of the cord with the core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V15EA

DC Cord

USING A CAR BATTERY

To car’s

cigarette

lighter

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

(connect as shown in the illustration).

socket

NOTES:

● When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling.

● The optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (BH-V3E)

can also be used to charge the battery pack (except

BN-V20U/V856U).

● When using the optional Car Battery Charger/

Adapter, refer to the respective instruction booklet.

Car Battery

Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

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 back into the slot until you hear a}

click.

NOTES:

● See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

● To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place

the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the

illustration when inserting/removing the battery.

EN9

Date/Time Settings

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.}

•The power lamp comes on.

SELECT FUNCTION

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu

appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then

go to step 6.

MENU Button

Power lamp

•If you want to set only the time without changing

the date, go to step 4.

SET DATE

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the}

item you want to set and then press it. When the

setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The setting

stops blinking.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the

Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

SET TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

4 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

TAPE LENGTH T45

“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct

setting appears and then press it. When the hour

setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins

blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting

appears and then press it. The minute setting stops

blinking.

RETURN

DATE TIME

DATE/TIME Menu

24-hour indication

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

1999

TIME

22 : 50

START CLOCK OPERATION

5 _{When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,}

TIME) blinks, rotate the Select Dial to move the

highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu

Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

EXIT

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

6 _{Press the Select Dial.}

TAPE LENGTH T45

NOTE:

4RETURN

To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display

and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”

(੬ pg. 26).

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

1 _{First 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

SP/LP Recording Mode Button

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Select Dial

Viewfinder

Power Switch

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

T45

Tape length indicator

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 _{First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.}

Recording mode

indicator

SELECT FUNCTION

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu appears.

Display

SET TAPE LENGTH

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the}

Menu Screen

M.W.B.

AUTO

correct setting. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time,

T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH T45

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to

the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move

the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

4RETURN

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

4 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

T30

T45

T60

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 15) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

EXIT

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH T60

4RETURN

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

up slack.

NOTES:

● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still

open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

Erase Protection

Gear

● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

● 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 the record mode.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom Lever

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 that 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 _{Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or}

“PRO.”).

POSITION VIEWFINDER

2 _{Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability}

180°

(see illustration on left).

ADJUST DIOPTRE

3 _{Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the}

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set “POWER” to

“CAMERA”

(“AUTO” or “PRO.”)

PAUSE

EN13

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

1 _{Following the illustration on 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

to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet

3, making sure the strap is not twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

2 _{Adjust as shown in the illustration on left 4.}

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

1 _{Align the screw and camera direction stud on the}

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

RECORDING Basic Recording

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 6)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 12)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ 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 facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

EJECT Switch

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

Power lamp

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

2 _{Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.}

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the

lens cover, 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 on the

viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”

superimposed upon it.

Tally lamp

(lights while recording

is in progress)

START SHOOTING

3 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.}

•“

” appears in the viewfinder while recording is

in progress.

Power Switch Position

According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:

AUTO

(Full Auto mode):

PRO.

(PRO. mode):

POWER OFF:

Allows you to record using

Allows you to set various

recording functions using the

menus. If you want more creative

capabilities than full auto

recording, try this mode.

Allows you to switch off the

camcorder.

NO special effects or manual

adjustments. Suitable for

standard recording.

EN15

Tape remaining time indicator

STOP RECORDING

4 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop}

25MIN

MIN

(Now calculating)

recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

120MIN

119MIN

NOTES:

● When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” 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.

3MIN

● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the

holder opens. Do not use force.

2MIN

(Blinking)

● The tape remaining time is only displayed in the

viewfinder as shown.

1MIN

● The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is

approximate.

(Blinking)

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape

length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

0MIN

(Blinking)

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 10).

● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and

the power goes off automatically if left in this condition

for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette

whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

Recording Start/Stop Button

● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes

without performing Zoom or any other operations, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the

Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to

“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the

Record-Standby mode has continued for over

5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

● If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such

as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during

recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 19) to find

the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds

when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed.

● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.

26 and 28.

DISPLAY Button

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

Press DISPLAY to make the following indications appear/

disappear from the camcorder’s display: cassette warning,

tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power

indicator and tape length indicator (੬ pg. 55).

PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON

1 _{To turn off the indications, press DISPLAY for more}

than 1 second.

Press again for more than 1 second to make the

indications reappear.

NOTE:

Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time

appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the

battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking

when the power is almost gone.

RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)

Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (੬ 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, 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

monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed

upon it.

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

START SHOOTING

3 _{Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best}

viewability (੬ pg. 17) and press the Recording Start/

Stop Button.

•“

” appears in the LCD monitor while recording

is in progress.

STOP RECORDING

4 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop}

recording.

Power Switch

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power lamp

NOTES:

● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct

sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this

happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder

(੬ pg. 14).

● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.

28 and 30.

● For other notes, refer to pg. 15.

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

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.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

1 _{Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180}

degrees so that it faces forward.

•When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle

of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor image is

inverted vertically, and the viewfinder also switches

on.

START RECORDING

2 _{Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-}

recording) and start recording.

•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and

indications do not appear inverted as they would

when viewing a mirror.

Self-recording

NOTE:

The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor

and in the viewfinder.

Brightness Control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by

turning the BRIGHT Dial.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

1 _{If you want to brighten the image . . .}

Turn the Dial towards “+”.

If you want to darken the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “–”.

BRIGHT Dial

RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE: Zooming

Zoom in

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification

offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital

Zoom.

Zoom out

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Display

Zoom Out

Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

Ⅲ The harder you push the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

Zoom indicator bar

Zoom level indicator

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In

this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,

lock the focus by using the manual focus

(੬ pg. 33), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.

Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of

the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that

point is through digital processing.

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Lever

● When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may

suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM”

to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 29).

Power Switch

EN19

FEATURE: Quick Review

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last recording.

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–

Standby mode.

Ⅲ Tape is rewound for about 1 second and played

back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby

mode for the next shot.

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is

normal.

RETAKE (R/F) Button

FEATURE: Retake

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby

mode.

2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point

for new recording. Pressing “F” forwards the tape

and pressing “R” reverses it.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

5 SEC. REC Button

FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer

P.STABILIZER Button

PURPOSE:

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-

shake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERATION:

1) Press P.STABILIZER. “

”appears.

Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or under the following condi-

tions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal

stripes.

Display

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive

backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

PAUSE

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast back-

grounds.

Power Switch

● Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording

with the camcorder on a tripod.

5 Sec. Rec mode indicator

Picture stabilizer indicator

● The “

” indicator appears blinking if the

Stabilizer cannot be used.

FEATURE: 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

(GR-FXM15 only)

PURPOSE:

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene

transitions like those seen in TV programmes.

OPERATION:

1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. “

5S”

appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording

starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the

camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode

automatically.

Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC

again so that “

5S” disappears.

NOTE:

Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 23) cannot be activated by

pressing 5SEC. REC.

EN21

FEATURE: Video Light (GR-FXM45 only)

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the

subject.

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

Ⅲ The video light can only be used with the

camcorder’s power on.

Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white balance

(੬ pg. 34) to

when you use the video light.

Ⅲ When not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

DANGER

NOTES:

Ⅲ The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using the

video light, since it remains extremely

hot for some time.

● Even if the battery indicator (

) does not blink if

the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may

turn off automatically when you turn on the video

light, or when you start recording with the video light

turned on.

● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to

“AUTO”:

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm. between the video light

and people or objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video

light.

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

light may keep turning on and off. In this case,

manually switch the light on or off using the

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch.

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode

(੬ pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the “Twilight” mode (੬ pg. 25) is engaged,

the light will not activate.

RECORDING Advanced Features

SNAPSHOT Button

Snapshot (GR-FXM45 only)

Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a

snapshot, or several of them in succession.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.}

TAKE SNAPSHOT

2 _{Press SNAPSHOT.}

If you press during Record-Standby . . .

.... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,

then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

Power Switch

If you press during Recording . . .

.... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,

then the normal recording resumes.

SNAPSHOT

NOTE:

After SNAPSHOT is pressed, there is a momentary camera

shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a

shutter closing, which is recorded together with the image.

Display

RECORDING Advanced Features

EN23

[Ex.: Fader]

Fade/Wipe

Fade in

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.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

Fade out

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY

2 _MODE

Display

Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

and reserved.

EFFECT

After 2 sec.

MOSAIC

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains.

EFFECT

MOSAIC

START OR END RECORDING

3 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-}

in/out or wipe-in/out.

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY

4 _MODE

FADER

Press EFFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

MOSAIC

SHUTTER

SLIDE

•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.

FADER

OFF

(No indication)

OFF

Fades in/out to a black 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.

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.

Power

Switch

EFFECT Button

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button

allows you to vary the length for the image during fade

in/out or wipe in/out.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 25).

● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 25) engaged,

the image fades in/out to a white screen.

Recording Start/Stop

Button

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Display

P.AE

SEPIA

Programme AE With Special Effects

After 2 sec.

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting

effects is press P.AE.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

P.AE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

SEPIA

SELECT MODE

2 _{Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on}

the left.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains. The

mode is activated.

SEPIA

SPORTS

NOTES:

ND ND EFFECT

● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (੬ pg. 23) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

FG FOG

TWILIGHT

● 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.

S1/2000

NEGA/POSI

OFF

(No indication)

P.AE Button

Power Switch

EN25

Display

Mode

Display

Mode

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

Sepia

S1/2000

SEPIA

Sepia

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 29)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

Nega/Posi

NEGA POSI

Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)

The colours of a picture are reversed.

Sports

SPORTS

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

NEGA POSI mode

ND Effect

ND ND EFFECT

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.

Electronic

Fog Filter

FG FOG

Electronic Fog Filter

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

TWILIGHT

Twilight

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “

” (FINE day mode),

but can also be manually changed to another

mode (੬ pg. 34).

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-

camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual

focusing (੬ pg. 33).

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Date/Time Insert

The feature allows you to display the date and time on the

LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or on a connected colour

monitor, as well as to record them manually or automati-

cally.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “DATE/TIME DISP.” MENU

3 _{Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME DISP.” by}

rotating the Select Dial while in Record-Standby.

Then press it to display the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

SELECT THE DESIRED MODE

4 _{Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by}

rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired

mode is activated.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

•You should have already performed the Date/Time

Setting procedure (੬ pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so

first.

S.LX

MAX

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

RETURN

5 _{The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on}

“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the

Menu Screen.

DATE TIME DISP.

DATE/TIME DISP.

AUTO DATE

DATE

NOTES:

DISPLAY

TIME

DATE&TIME

OFF

● The selected display can be recorded.

● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF

mode before shooting.

EXIT

AUTO DATE

● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

S.LX

MAX

•After changing the date.

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating

the Select Dial.

4RETURN

● In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with

“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

25. 12. 99

AUTO DATE

25 . 12 . 99

(DATE)

22 : 50 : 00

(TIME)

25 . 12 . 99

22 : 50 : 00

(DATE&TIME)

OFF

(No indication)

EN27

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

superimpose one of them over a picture as shown in the

illustration on left.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “TITLE” MENU

3 _{Move the highlight bar to “TITLE” by rotating the}

Select Dial while in Record-Standby. Then press it to

display the TITLE Menu.

SELECT THE DESIRED MODE

4 _{Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by}

rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired

mode is activated.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

•If you wish to make the title indication disappear,

select “OFF”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

FOCUS

AUTO

5 _{The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on}

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the

Menu Screen.

S.LX

TITLE

MAX

DATE TIME DISP.

4RETURN

TITLE

TITLE Menu

OFF

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR FAMILY

MOVIE STAR

PARTY TIME

MERRY CHRISTMAS

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

EXIT

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

S.LX

MAX

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

4RETURN

CONGRATULATIONS

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

Select Dial

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Turn the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Menu access depends on the function you select.}

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen

Available Using The Select Dial” described on

pg. 29 . . .

MENU Button

Menu Screen 1

Display

(ex. Menu Screen available

using the MENU Button)

.... press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen

Available Using The MENU Button” described on

pg. 29 and 30 . . .

M.W.B.

AUTO

.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

SELECT FUNCTION

TAPE LENGTH T45

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on}

the desired function.

RETURN

•To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the

Select Dial to “NEXT” and press it. To go back to Menu

Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to

“BACK”, and press it.

Menu Screen 2

BACK

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu

Screen, place the highlight bar on “RETURN”, then go

to step 6.

TALLY LAMP ON

JLIP ID NO

DEMO MODE OFF

MAKE SETTING

4 _{Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends}

RETURN

on the function you select.

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “TITLE”,

“DATE/TIME DISP.” or “DATE/ TIME” . . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 32, 33,

EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 31, TITLE: ੬ pg. 27,

DATE/TIME DISP.: ੬ pg. 26, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 9).

If you select “WIDE”, “D.ZOOM”, “TELE MACRO”

or “DEMO MODE” . . .

.... the selected function’s parameter starts blinking.

Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter

appears. Go to step 5.

REC TIME

Setting Menu

(ex. REC TIME)

OFF

1/4S

1/2S

1 S

5 S

EXIT

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

BACK

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

.... press the Select Dial so that the number blinks, then

rotate it until the desired number appears, and press

it. Then rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight

bar to “EXIT”.

OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

JLIP ID NO

DEMO MODE OFF

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

desired setting.

4RETURN

• If you decide you want to return to the previous

setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight

bar to “EXIT”.

Normal Screen

END SETTING

5 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

NOTE:

No menu functions except “FOCUS” and

“EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record

mode.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

6 _{Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.}

EN29

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

Adjusts focus automatically.

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

AUTO

MANU

OFF

Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 32, 33).

Adjusts exposure automatically.

EXPOSURE

WIDE

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 31).

Does not display black bars.

Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the

screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.

If a snapshot (GR-FXM45 only, ੬ pg. 22) is taken while the

camcorder is in the WIDE mode, the snapshot image is recorded

using NORMAL mode without the black bars at the top and

bottom of the screen.

S.LX

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.

MAX

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.

NORMAL

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment.

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬ pg. 27).

TITLE

Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor

(੬ pg. 26).

DATE/TIME DISP.

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

AUTO

: FINE

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic

white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment

is not possible under the following conditions:

• When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.

M.W.B.

: CLOUD

: HALOGEN

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for

white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 34, 35).

MWB

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 320 times (GR-FXM45) / 50 times

(GR-FXM15) digital magnification.

D. ZOOM

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during

Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.

OFF

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of

more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the

maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

TELE MACRO

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

: Factory-preset

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).

TAPE LENGTH

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 10).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse

recording (੬ pg. 37).

REC TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 36) and Time-

Lapse recording (੬ pg. 37).

INT. TIME

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

TALLY LAMP

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer

using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

JLIP ID NO.

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

OFF

DEMO MODE

Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When

“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,

the demonstration starts.

NOTES:

●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

not available.

●By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,

“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

●During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are

disabled.

: Factory-preset

EN31

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “EXPOSURE” MENU

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“EXPOSURE” and press it.

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

4 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control level

counter) appears.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

ADJUST EXPOSURE

5 _{To brighten the image . . .}

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure

control level counter increases (maximum +06).

FOCUS

AUTO

Go to step 6.

To darken the image . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure

control level counter decreases (maximum –06).

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

S.LX

TITLE

MAX

DATE TIME DISP.

Go to step 6.

4RETURN

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

6 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE Menu

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

AUTO

MANU

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

7 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disappears}

and the exposure control level counter reappers to

indicate the exposure is adjusted.

EXIT

NOTES:

Manual Exposure

Screen

● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.

● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.

Exposure control

level counter

To brighten the image

–06

To darken the image

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focus detection zone

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.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-

ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a

clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The low-contrast warning “

” appears.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not

possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft

cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe

with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first

(੬ pg. 18). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the

camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on

the distance between the camcorder and the subject.

When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 29) is activated, the

camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

EN33

MANUAL FOCUS

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.}

ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU

3 _{Move the highlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the}

Select Dial, then press it.

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

4 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “ ” appear. The

focus is locked at this point.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

ADJUST FOCUS

5 _{To farther subject . . .}

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. “ ” appears and

FOCUS

AUTO

blinks.

EXPOSURE

WIDE

AUTO

OFF

Go to step 6.

S.LX

TITLE

MAX

To nearer subject . . .

DATE TIME DISP.

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “ ” appears

and blinks.

4RETURN

Go to step 6.

FOCUS

FOCUS Menu

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

6 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears}

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

7 _{Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and}

EXIT

“

” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

Manual Focus Screen

● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.

● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from

step 2.

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at

longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction

under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all

other colours will be accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, the more advanced camcorder operator would

prefer to control this function manually and achieve a

more professional colour/tint reproduction.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.}

MENU Button

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 _{Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.}

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE

3 _ADJUSTMENT

Move the highlight bar to “M.W.B.” by rotating the

Select Dial, then press it. The Menu Screen disap-

pears and the “M.W.B.” Menu appears.

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

4 _{Move the highlight bar to the required white balance}

by rotating the Select Dial.

“AUTO”

M.W.B.

AUTO

The white balance is adjusted automatically. This is

the factory preset position.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

“

: FINE”

When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.

: CLOUD”

When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.

: HALOGEN”

TAPE LENGTH T45

“

RETURN

“

M.W.B.

M.W.B. Menu

When using a video light or other similar type of

lighting.

AUTO

FINE

CLOUD

“MWB”

HALOGEN

MWB

When shooting with the white balance already

having been set on the subject (To set “MWB”,

੬ pg. 35).

EXIT

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

5 _{Press the Select Dial.}

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the

Menu Screen.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power Switch to

“AUTO”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia (੬ pg. 25) is

activated.

EN35

Manual White Balance Operation

White paper

If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a

Manual White Balance when shooting under various types

of lighting.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance}

adjustment (੬ pg. 34), and select “MWB”.

SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

2 _{Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the}

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the

white paper fills the screen.

ENTER SETTING

3 _{Press the Select Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.}

•When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops

blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

4 _{Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.}

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white. The

white balance is adjusted based on the colour,

changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue

paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper purple.

Menu Screen

M.W.B.

AUTO

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH T45

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper

in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus

manually (੬ pg. 33).

4RETURN

● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting

conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,

etc.). Because the colour temperature is different

depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will

differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this

function for a more natural result.

M.W.B.

M.W.B. Menu

AUTO

FINE

CLOUD

HALOGEN

MWB

● Once you adjust white balance during Manual White

Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the

power is turned off or the battery removed.

EXIT

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording

Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you

secure the camcorder, you (or whoever is operating the

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

Make sure the Power Switch is set to “PRO.” and the

camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before

performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

MENU Button

1 _{Press MENU.}

ACCESS “INT. TIME” MENU

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to}

“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display

Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to “INT.

TIME” and press it.

Select Dial

Display

Recording Start/Stop

Button

SET INTERVAL TIME

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the}

desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen

reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

Menu Screen 1

M.W.B.

AUTO

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO OFF

DATE TIME

4 _{Press the Select Dial.}

TAPE LENGTH T45

START DELAYED RECORDING

5 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the}

RETURN

selected time has elapsed, recording begins auto-

matically.

Menu Screen 2

BACK

To Cancel Self-Timer . . .

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

OFF

.... Before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/

TALLY LAMP ON

JLIP ID NO

Stop Button to display “

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

”, then set “INT.

DEMO MODE OFF

4RETURN

INT. TIME

REC TIME

OFF

1 4S

1 2S

1 S

15S

30S

1 MIN

5 MIN

5 S

EXIT

INT. TIME Menu

REC TIME Menu

INT. TIME indicator

REC TIME indicator

15S

INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal

screen

EN37

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.

Animation

Time-Lapse

You 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:

Before performing the following steps, make sure

that:

● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

● The recording mode is set to “SP”.

● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

● The recording mode is set to “SP”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 _{Press MENU.}

SET RECORDING TIME

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

2 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar}2 _RECORDINGS

to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to

display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar

to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to

display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the

highlight bar to “INT. TIME” and press it. The

INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial

to move the highlight bar to the desired time,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears.

highlight bar to “REC TIME” and press it. The

REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial

to move the highlight bar to the desired time,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with

the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

SET RECORDING TIME

3 _{Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar}

START RECORDING

3 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after}

to “REC TIME”, then press it. The REC TIME

Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move

the highlight bar to the desired time, then press

it. The Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES

4 _{Repeat step 3 for the desired number of}

pictures.

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

4 _{Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording}

5 _{Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.}

and intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

NOTES:

5 _{To release when “}

” is displayed, set

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or Time-

Lapse mode.

“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu

Screen to “OFF”. To release when

“

” and “

press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display

”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

” are not displayed,

● Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

“

● Before performing other operations following

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

● Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are

canceled when the power is shut off or when the

cassette is ejected.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

REW (2) Button

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 _{First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60}

FF (3) Button

degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press

PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6)

Button

SELECT MODE

2 _{Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open, then set the}

STOP (5) Button

Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power lamp lights.

PLAY BACK

3 _{Press PLAY/PAUSE (}

4/6). The playback picture

appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

4 _{Press STOP (5).}

Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape

Press REW (2) to rewind, or FF (3) to fast-forward the

tape during Stop mode.

EJECT Switch

NOTES:

Power lamp

● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power

Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

● When the Power Switch is set to “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.

Power Switch

● The playback picture can also be viewed in the

viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a

connected TV (੬ pg. 42, 43). Camcorder operation is

the same as described in this section.

LCD Monitor in Retracted Position

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

● If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen

may become black. This is not a malfunction.

Battery pack remaining power indicator

Tape counter

Recording mode indicator

S ET SP

Tape running

indicator

M 1 23 45

:Playback

:Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

:Rewind/Reverse

TAPE END

:Still Playback

VOLUNE

LCD monitor/viewfinder

indications

PLAYBACK Features

EN39

Power Zoom Lever

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor

To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”.

To darken the image, turn the Dial towards “–”.

Speaker Volume Control

You can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power

Zoom Lever.

ADJUST VOLUME

1 _{If you want to turn up the volume . . .}

.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

If you want to turn down the volume . . .

.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

BRIGHT Dial

Tracking

This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that

appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto

Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

Speaker

P.AE Button

EFFECT Button

ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

1 _{Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. Then, press}

P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the

Display

noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT

simultaneously. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking

finishes, the indication disappears.

NOTES:

● When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is

displayed.

BRIGHT

● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on

other VCRs or camcorders.

VOLUME

PLAYBACK Features (cont.)

Power Switch

FEATURE: Still Playback

PURPOSE:

To pause during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

(4/6) again.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.

FEATURE: Shuttle Search

PURPOSE:

To allow high-speed search in either direction.

OPERATION:

1) Press FF (3) to search forward or press REW (2

to reverse during playback.

)

REW (2) Button

FF (3) Button

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

(4/6).

NOTES:

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6)

Button

● During playback, press and hold REW (2) or

FF (3). The search continues as long as you hold

the button. Once you release it, normal playback

resumes.

STOP (5) Button

● Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This

is normal.

COUNTER R/M Button

FEATURE: Counter Memory Function

PURPOSE:

To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment.

OPERATION:

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 1

second. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second. “M”

appears.

3) After recording or playback, press STOP (5), then

REW (2). The tape automatically stops at or close

to 0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) to start playback.

NOTES:

● The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward

and Rewind modes.

● To disable the Counter Memory Function, press

COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M”

disappears.

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter

EN41

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 adapter

is battery powered and automatically performs tape

loading and unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

1 _{Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install}

one “R6 (AA)” size battery as shown in the

illustration on left, then reattach the cover.

VCR

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

2 _{Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment}

door, then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

Compartment door

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

3 _{Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the}

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER

4 _{Slide the latch and the compartment door opens}

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do

not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert

your finger in the hole on the underside of the

adapter as shown in the illustration on left, and push

up and remove the cassette.

Sliding latch

NOTES:

Compact video cassette

● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection.

● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame,

etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear

on the screen.

Reels

● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

Basic Connections

Use the provided Video and Audio cables.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

To Video

Output

Video cable

(provided)

To TV or

VCR

Audio cable

(provided)

To Audio

Output

VCR

Connector cover*

Connection For Tape Dubbing

Use the provided Video and Audio cables.

Power Switch

PLAY/PAUSE

4/6) Button

(

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

To Video

Output

Video cable

(provided)

To TV or

VCR

Audio cable

(provided)

To Audio

Output

VCR

(Recording deck)

Connector cover*

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

EN43

Basic Connections

Tape Dubbing

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

1 _{Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.}

1 _{Following the illustration on pg. 42, connect the}

camcorder and the VCR.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR

2 _VCR

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

2 _{Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,}

Pull out the connector cover and open it.

turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the

VCR.

Connect as shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 42).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

SELECT VCR MODE

3 _{Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause}

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV

3 _INPUT

modes.

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

4 _{Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot}

SUPPLY POWER

4 _{Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.}

just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached,

press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.

SELECT MODE

5 _{Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the}

START EDITING

5 _{Press PLAY/PAUSE (}

TV to its VIDEO mode.

4/6) on the camcorder and

engage the VCR’s Record mode.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (੬ pg. 7).

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

6 _{Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press}

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”

or “PRO.”), then set your TV to the appropriate

input mode.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

7 _{Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,}

then stop the VCR and camcorder when

finished.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

● If 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.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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 makes additional recording functions

possible.

Release tab

Installing The Battery

Lock hole

The remote control uses one lithium battery

(CR2025).

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

1 _{Pull out the battery holder according to the type}

of remote control unit you have.

: Pull out the battery holder while sliding

the lock hole.

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

battery holder.

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

2 _{Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to}

have the “+” mark visible.

RE-INSERT HOLDER

3 _{Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.}

RM-V700U

(provided with GR-FXM45,

optional for GR-FXM15)

•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(੬ pg. 2).

Functions

Buttons

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set

to “CAMERA”, “AUTO” or “PRO.”.

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set

to “PLAY”.

1 PAUSE IN Connector

—

੬ pg. 47

2 Infrared beam

transmitting window

Transmits the beam signal.

3 MBR SET Button

4 INT. TIME Button

5 REC TIME Button

6 FF Button

—

੬ pg. 46

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 45)

Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 45)

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 19)

—

Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 38, 40)

7 REW Button

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (

੬

pg. 19) Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 38, 40)

8 PAUSE Button

9 PLAY Button

—

Pause (੬ pg. 40)

Playback start (੬ pg. 38)

0 START/STOP Button

! VISS Button

Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

Ineffective

@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18)

—

# VCR CTL Button

$ A.DUB Button

% STOP Button

^ INSERT Button

& R.A.EDIT Buttons

—

੬ pg. 46

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 51)

Stop (੬ pg. 38)

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 50)

੬ pg. 48

EN45

FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and

Time-Lapse

Transmitted beam

effective area

PURPOSE:

The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer

and Rec Time functions without using the Menu

Screen.

OPERATION:

Remote sensor

Self-Timer

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 36

(“Self-Timer”), press INT. TIME on the remote control.

Each time INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer

indicator appears, changing in the following order:

15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication (off).

2) Release

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at

the remote sensor. The illustration shows the

approximate transmitted beam effective area for

indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the

remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or

powerful lighting.

Instead of setting “INT. TIME” to “OFF” in the Menu,

press INT. TIME on the remote control until the

Interval Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

Interval timer indicator

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 37

(“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote

control. Each time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec

Time indicator appears, changing in the following

order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and No indication (off).

2) Release

1MIN

INDEX

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 37, press

REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time

indicator disappears.

Rec time indicator

Time-Lapse

1) Set

Remote sensor

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 37

(“Time-Lapse”), press INT. TIME and REC TIME on

the remote control. Each time INT. TIME is pressed,

the Interval Timer indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is pressed, the

Rec Time indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and No indication

(off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 37, press

INT. TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until

the indicators disappear.

NOTE:

Also refer to pgs. 36 and 37.

START/STOP

INT. TIME

REC TIME

RM-V700U

(provided with

GR-FXM45,

optional for

GR-FXM15)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as

the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for

automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is

more easily performed when the RM-V700U MBR

(Multi-Brand Remote, ੬ pg. 44) is set to operate

with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but

can also be performed by operating the VCR

manually.

VCR

(Recording deck)

Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is

installed in the remote control RM-V700U

(੬ pg. 44).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

MBR SET

VCR CTL

1 _{Turn off the power to the VCR and point the}

remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,

referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left,

press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A)

and then (B).

RM-V700U

(provided with GR-FXM45,

optional for GR-FXM15)

•The code is automatically set once you release

MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.

OPERATE VCR

2 _{Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while}

holding VCR CTL, press the button on the

remote for the desired function. The functions

the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE,

FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need

to press VCR CTL for this one).

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

3ꢀ

2ꢀ

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

IMPORTANT

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with

yours or may offer limited functions.

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

ꢀ

SANYO

6ꢀ

NOTES:

6ꢀ

● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR do not come on

automatically. In this case, turn the power on

manually and try step 2.

SELECO,

REX

1ꢀ

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

SHARP

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

SONY

● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,

use the controls on the VCR.

● When the remote control’s battery runs out, the

VCR brand you have set will be erased.

In that case, replace the old battery with a new one

and reset the VCR brand.

MITSUBISHI

7ꢀ

NEC

7ꢀ

ꢀ

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

EN47

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH

R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

Open

the cover.

Open the cover.

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

To J terminal

(JLIP)

To Video

Output

To Audio

Output

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s

PAUSE-IN connector.

PREPARE CAMCORDER

2 _{Insert a recorded tape, and set the Power Switch to}

Video cable

(provided)

Audio cable

(provided)

“PLAY”.

PREPARE VCR

3 _{Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and}

Editing cable*

(ø3.5 mini-plug

cable)

engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).

To AUDIO

and VIDEO IN

connectors

To Remote

PAUSE

VCR

To PAUSE-IN

RM-V700U

(provided with GR-FXM45,

optional for GR-FXM15)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

SELECT SCENES

Remote sensor

START SOURCE PLAYBACK

4 _{Press PLAY, then press ON/OFF on the remote}

control. Make sure to point the remote control at the

camcorder’s remote sensor.

•The R.A. Edit counter display appears.

5 _{Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene}

you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.

•The data appears under “IN” on the display.

6 _{Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and}

press IN/OUT to register it.

Power Switch

•The data appears under “OUT” on the display.

•The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed

PAUSE

CANCEL

ON/OFF

REW

PLAY

IN/OUT

at the bottom of the screen.

7 _{Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene}

(as many as 8).

RM-V700U

(provided with GR-FXM45,

optional for GR-FXM15)

MAKE CORRECTIONS (IF NECESSARY)

8 _{Press CANCEL during steps 5 and 6 to erase the most}

recently registered point.

NOTES:

OUT

0 00 25

-- -- --

● There must be at least one second between an in-point

and its corresponding out-point.

● To ensure correct operation, there should be at least

15 seconds between an out-point and the next in-point.

● Blank portions of a tape cannot be registered as in-points

or out-points.

● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,

the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing

does not take place.

● Pressing ON/OFF clears all in- and out-points from

memory.

● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered

in- and out-points.

COUNTER

TOTAL

0 00 25

0 00 00

OUT

0 00 25

0 01 05

0 03 18

0 03 31

0 02 33

0 02 53

0 04 11

-- -- --

COUNTER

TOTAL

0 04 11

0 01 13

EN49

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Original tape (camcorder)

PREPARE SOURCE TAPE

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

9 _{Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of}

the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE MODE

10 _{Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared}

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage

the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Edited tape (VCR)

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press MENU/DISPLAY on the camcorder, and the

previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in

the specified order.

While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene

which is being copied is shown with a blinking

highlight.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

12 _{When all selected scenes have been copied, the}

MENU/DISPLAY Button

PAUSE (6) Button

camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode.

Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit

counter display disappear, press ON/OFF.

STOP (5) Button

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

REW (2) Button

NOTES:

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power Switch

● If you performed step 1 on page 47 (“MAKE CON-

NECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at the

VCR during editing.

Remote Sensor

● The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder

searches for each scene.

● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited

tape with certain VCRs.

RM-V700U

(provided with

GR-FXM45,

optional for

GR-FXM15)

VCR REC STBY

ON/OFF

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Insert Editing

Power Switch

You 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. The

original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this

procedure.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

1 _{Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.}

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

2 _{Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and}

press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

REW (2) Button

FF (3) Button

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button

RESET COUNTER

3 _{Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than}

1 second to reset the tape counter, then press again

for less than 1 second so that “M” appears.

STOP (5) Button

COUNTER R/M Button

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

4 _{Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the}

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the

Edit-In point where the new scene should start.

Display

Insert editing

indicator

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

5 _{Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing}

M 0 12 34

Tape Counter

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert Editing

mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is

aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Remote sensor

6 _{Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches}

“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

7 _{Press STOP.}

NOTES:

● During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard

from the speaker.

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 19) can be performed.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated

end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates

a defect in the unit.

● Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

RM-V700U

(provided with

GR-FXM45,

optional for

GR-FXM15)

START/

STOP

REW

PLAY

INSERT

STOP

PAUSE

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Display

Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing

indicator

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only).

M 0 05 20

Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure

(੬ pg. 50) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in microphone.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

1 _{Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the}

scene onto which you want to dub the new audio,

press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press

PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should

start.

Remote sensor

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE

2 _{Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing}

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

3 _{Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,}

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

Microphone

END AUDIO DUBBING

4 _PressSTOP.

NOTES:

PAUSE

● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or

the edit points will not be accurate.

A. DUB

STOP

REW

PLAY

● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

Audio Dubbing):

RM-V700U

(provided with GR-FXM45,

optional for GR-FXM15)

● Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments.

● To edit/dub onto a tape, 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.

● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-

Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter

may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

USER MAINTENANCE

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

After Use

Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off

1 _{the camcorder.}

Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

2 _{degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then}

remove the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH.

Close and lock the LCD monitor.

BATTERY RELEASE

Set to “POWER OFF”.

Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close

6 _{the lens cover.}

Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

1 _{Wipe gently with a soft cloth.}

Remove.

•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to

wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry

cloth.

PUSH

EJECT

CLEAN LCD MONITOR

2 _{Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft}

cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close

the LCD monitor.

CLEAN LENS

3 _{Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with}

lens cleaning paper.

REMOVE EYEPIECE

4 _{Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.}

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

5 _{Remove dust using a blower brush.}

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

6 _{Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.}

NOTES:

● 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.

● When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.

EN53

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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as

usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(੬ pg. 6).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 6).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 7).

The power suddenly goes off and

does not come back on by itself.

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then

after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still

does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● 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.

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO.“.) (੬ pg. 14).

Animation or Time-Lapse is not

available.

● 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.

Using the Fade-in function at this point is a good way to

begin an animated program (੬ pg. 37, 45).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there is no

playback picture.

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.

● If A/V connection is 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 counter indication is blurred

during Still playback.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or

rewind.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(੬ pg. 40).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

During recording, the indications do

not appear.

● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the

indications appear (੬ pg. 15).

The tape will not eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT

Switch does not function.

Some functions are not available.

● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible

to use.

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

● 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.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

the camcorder.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be

hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power

Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

Coloured bright spots appear all over

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

● 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 %.)

The indicators and the picture colour

on the LCD monitor are not clear.

● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD

monitor is pressed.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and

the lens have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

● Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

and it won’t come out easily.

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power

source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If

the error number still appears, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 12).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

Auto Focus (੬ pg. 32).

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise

may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬ pg. 10).

The date and time displays

disappear.

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make

sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting

the power source.

The wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 9), the

date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure

that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the lens cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

of the lens cover.

INDEX Indications

EN55

2 3

30MIN

REC SP

T45

FINE 10

NORM

(

FADER

LENS COVER

PAUSE

20X

INDEX

15S

TAPE END

)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

25. 12. 99

BRIGHT

22 50 00

1 Cassette Warning/

$ Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack’s remaining power level:

Tape Remaining Time .......................... ੬ pg. 15

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (

warning blinks.

)

“

”. When the power is

When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position

almost gone, the indicator “ ” blinks (battery

that allows recording: the cassette (

) warning

power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares —

— does not necessarily mean that the battery

pack is fully charged.

lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is

displayed and the tape remaining time warning

blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a

tape is loaded: the cassette (

regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s position.

) mark is displayed

% Focus Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 33

^ Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 31

& White Balance Mode Indicator ............ ੬ pg. 34

2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 10

3, 7 Programme AE Indicator ................. ੬ pg. 24

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when

Programme AE with special effects is switched

from one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then

only the indicator remains at 7.

3, 8 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 23

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another

by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator

remains at 8.

* •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ....... ੬ pg. 14

•Lens Cover Warning:

LENS COVER .................................... ੬ pg. 15

( Clock Battery Warning

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is

turned on. This display also blinks when the clock

(lithium) battery is either not installed or has

discharged. Install or replace the old battery with

a new one (੬ pg. 8).

) •Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ ੬ pg. 15

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning:

4 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 10

5 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. ੬ pg. 18

Zoom Level Indicator

Approximate Zoom Ratio

When this indication appears, all functions

except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.

Turn the unit off (without removing the power

source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on

again the indication should disappear.

6 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 14

9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 20

0 •Interval Timer/Recording Time

Indicator ..................................... ੬pg. 36, 45

•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator

•Head Clog Warning:

Appears if dirty heads are detected during

recording. In such a case, use the optional

Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems

still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

(GR-FXM15 only) .............................. ੬ pg. 20

! Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 27

@ Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 26

# •Bright Level Indicator ........................ ੬ pg. 39

•Speaker Volume Indicator ................. ੬ pg. 39

INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

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w e

)

4 5 6

* y (

EN57

Controls

Connectors

1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 12

q DC IN Jack ............................................ ੬pg. 7

2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring

The connectors w to r are located beneath the

cover.

[LENS COVER] .................................... ੬ pg. 14

3 Video Light Switch

w Video Output Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 42

e Audio Output Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 42

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]

(GR-FXM45 only)................................. ੬ pg. 21

r J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

4 •Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]

Connector]

(GR-FXM45 only) .............................. ੬ pg. 20

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 46 – 49).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further details consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a

J terminal.

•5-Second Recording Button

[5 SEC REC] (GR-FXM15 only)........... ੬ pg. 20

5 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 18

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ ੬ pg. 39

6 Picture Stabilizer Button

[P.STABILIZER] ..................................... ੬ pg. 20

7 Program AE Button [P.AE]..................... ੬ pg. 24

8 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. ੬ pg. 23

9 •Rewind Button [2, REW] ................ ੬ pg. 38

•Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬ pg. 19

•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. ੬pg. 19

Indicators

t Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 14

y Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 14

0 •Fast-Forward Button [3, FF] ............ ੬pg. 38

Other Parts

•Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 19

! Stop Button [5, STOP] ......................... ੬pg. 38

u Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬pg. 6

i Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 12

o Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 12

@ Play/Pause Button

[4/6, PLAY/PAUSE]............................. ੬ pg. 38

# •Select Dial [+, –, PUSH] ................ ੬ pg. 9, 28

p •Camera sensor

•Bright Dial [BRIGHT] ........................ ੬ pg. 17

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

•Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 45

$ MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. ੬ pg. 15, 28

% •Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] .............................. ੬ pg. 40

Q Video Light (GR-FXM45 only) .............. ੬ pg. 21

W Microphone......................................... ੬ pg. 51

E Eyepiece .............................................. ੬ pg. 52

R Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 39

T LCD Monitor ....................................... ੬ pg. 17

Y Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 13

U Clock Battery Slot .................................. ੬pg. 8

I Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 13

•Recording Mode Button [SP/LP] ......... ੬ pg. 10

% Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] ................................. ੬ pg. 40

^ EJECT Switch ....................................... ੬ pg. 11

& Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 14

* Power Switch ................................ ੬pg. 14, 38

( Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 6

) PUSH Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 11

INDEX Terms

AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... ੬ pg. 6, 7

Animation Recording .......................... ੬ pg. 37, 45

Audio Dubbing ........................................ ੬ pg. 51

Auto Date Record ..................................... ੬ pg. 26

Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 32

Auto Shut off ...................................... ੬ pg. 15, 38

Manual Focus........................................... ੬pg. 33

Menu Screen ..................................... ੬pg. 29, 30

ND Effect Mode........................................ ੬ pg. 25

Nega/Posi Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 25

Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 6, 7, 59

Picture Stabilizer ...................................... ੬ pg. 20

Power Switch Position .............................. ੬ pg. 14

Programme AE With Special Effects ........... ੬ pg. 24

Provided Accessories .................................. ੬pg. 3

Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ ੬ pg. 17

Car Battery ................................................. ੬ pg. 7

Charge Marker............................................ ੬ pg. 7

Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 6

Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 52

Clock (Lithium) Battery ............................... ੬ pg. 8

Connections ......................................... ੬ pg. 7, 42

Quick Review .......................................... ੬pg. 19

Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 14

Recording Mode....................................... ੬ pg. 10

Remote Control ........................................ ੬ pg. 44

Retake...................................................... ੬pg. 19

Rewind The Tape ...................................... ੬ pg. 38

Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... ੬ pg. 17

Date/Time Display .................................... ੬ pg. 26

Date/Time Settings ...................................... ੬ pg. 9

Demonstration Mode ................................ ੬ pg. 30

Digital Zoom ............................................ ੬ pg. 29

Discharge The Battery Pack ........................ ੬ pg. 6

Dioptre Adjustment .................................. ੬ pg. 12

Dubbing................................................... ੬ pg. 43

Self-Timer ........................................... ੬pg. 36, 45

Sepia ....................................................... ੬ pg. 25

Shoulder Strap Attachment........................ ੬ pg. 13

Shuttle Search........................................... ੬pg. 40

Snapshot .................................................. ੬pg. 22

Specifications ........................................... ੬pg. 61

Still Playback............................................ ੬pg. 40

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ........................ ੬ pg. 25

Erase Protection ........................................ ੬ pg. 11

Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 31

Tally ......................................................... ੬pg. 30

Tape Counter ............................................ ੬pg. 38

Tape Length Setting................................... ੬ pg. 10

Tele Macro ............................................... ੬pg. 29

Time-Lapse Shooting .......................... ੬ pg. 37, 45

Tracking ................................................... ੬pg. 39

Tripod Mounting....................................... ੬ pg. 13

Twilight .................................................... ੬pg. 25

Fade-In/Out .............................................. ੬ pg. 23

Fast-Forward Tape .................................... ੬ pg. 38

5-Second Recording ................................. ੬ pg. 20

Gain ......................................................... ੬ pg. 29

Grip Adjustment ....................................... ੬ pg. 12

Unload A Tape ......................................... ੬ pg. 11

High Speed Shutter Mode ......................... ੬ pg. 25

White Balance.................................... ੬pg. 34, 35

Wide Mode .............................................. ੬pg. 29

Wipe In/Out ............................................. ੬pg. 23

Insert Editing............................................. ੬ pg. 50

Instant Titles ............................................. ੬ pg. 27

Interface Shooting ..................................... ੬ pg. 17

Zooming .................................................. ੬pg. 18

Journalistic Shooting ................................. ੬ pg. 17

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indication .......... ੬ pg. 55

Load A Tape ............................................. ੬pg. 11

CAUTIONS

EN59

NOTES:

DANGER:

Video Light

●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging .............. 10°C to 35°C

Operation ............ 0°C to 40°C

Storage ................ –10°C to 30°C

●Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C (68°F).

•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or object.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

General Battery Precautions

1. During use . . .

... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.

... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not

functioning even when correctly operated, the

battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.

•Use only the following battery:

... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

C-P6U or C-P7U ..................... R6 (AA) size

... 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.

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, battery can leak or explode.

1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when

replacing the battery.

2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it

can leak or explode.

3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.

4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for

an extended period to avoid battery leakage which

can cause malfunctions.

2. Store cassettes . . .

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of 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.

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:

Main Unit

1. 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.

1. To avoid hazard . . .

... do not burn.

... do not short-circuit the terminals.

Terminals

... do not modify or disassemble.

... use only specified chargers.

... 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.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

... avoid repeated charging without fully 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.

... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

... remove from charger or powered unit when not

in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove.

... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

... near a television set.

... near 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.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

... in places of over 50°C.

Special Notes On Video Heads

Dust and dirt on video heads

1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to

acclimatize to its environment before using it.

2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.

(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)

•From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor

situation, then immediately being used in a warm

indoor situation.

•From being used or stored in a cool air-conditioned

situation, then being used in a high-humidity

outdoor situation.

•Other areas where rapid large temperature changes

can occur.

3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette tapes.

•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position,

complete in their cassette cases.

•During transportation, always store cassettes in

their cassette cases.

... in places where humidity is extremely low.

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

... in direct sunlight.

... in a closed car in summer.

... near a heater.

4. 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 hands or use the grip.

... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

4. Check recorded information at regular intervals. If

the camcorder is equipped with a quick review

facility, use this facility to check whether the picture

is clear or not.

If the quick review or playback picture is not clear,

then the video heads may be dirty.

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. Be aware 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.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Note:

As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar

symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that the

tracking control of the unit is in the centre position.

Cleaning the video heads

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video

heads may cause the playback picture to become

blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is

equipped with a built-in head cleaner which

automatically cleans the heads, reducing the likelihood

of dirty heads, if such troubles are encountered, we

recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically

designed for JVC camcorders, model number TCC-2U.

Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below:

1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the

Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally,

5 seconds is sufficient).

About moisture condensation . . .

2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the

playback picture with a previously good-recorded

tape.

● 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.

3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new tape

can begin when desired.

4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to

two more times.

5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC

dealer.

Important Note:

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will

also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.

•A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video

heads and head drum whenever a cassette is loaded

and unloaded to reduce head clogging.

•Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your JVC

local dealer.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

SPECIFICATIONS

EN61

Camcorder

General

Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Format

: VHS PAL standard

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C

Weight

Power source

Power consumption

LCD monitor off,

viewfinder on

LCD monitor on,

viewfinder off

LCD monitor on,

viewfinder on

: DC 6.0 V

: 5.7 W

: 6.2 W

: 6.8 W

GR-FXM45 : Approx. 880g

GR-FXM15 : Approx. 880g

Dimensions

: 99 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm

(with the LCD monitor closed

and with the viewfinder fully

tilted downward)

Video light

(GR-FXM45 only)

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

: 2.9 W

: PAL-type

Pickup

Lens

: 1/4” format CCD

: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm, 16:1

power zoom lens with auto iris

and macro control, filter

diameter 40.5 mm

: Electronic viewfinder with

0.5” black/white CRT

: FM recording

Colour

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Viewfinder

Conforms to VHS standard

White balance

adjustment

LCD monitor

Cassette

cassette

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Tape speed

: 23.39 mm/sec.

: 11.70 mm/sec.

GR-FXM45 : 3” diagonally measured, LCD

panel/TFT active matrix

Recording time (max.)

GR-FXM15 : 2.5” diagonally measured, LCD

: 60 minutes

panel/TFT active matrix

(with EC -60 cassette)

Speaker

Audio

: Monaural

: 120 minutes

Connectors

JLIP

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

jack

(compatible with RC-5325 plug)

: –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analogue output

Video

: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,

(via Audio output connector)

analogue output

(via Video output connector)

Provided Accessories ..................

pg. 4

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EA

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Power requirement

: AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

Optional Accessories

Power consumption : 23 W

Output

Charge

VTR

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

•Compact VHS (

) Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

Charging system

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer controlled

Dimensions

Weight

: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm

: Approx. 300 g

Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please

consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories

and their availability.

Cassette Adapter C-P7U

E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change

without notice.

Dimensions

Weight

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x 104 (D) mm

: Approx. 240 g

Accessory

: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1

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