JVC GR-FX50 manual Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (☞ pg. 3).

•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (☞ pgs. 50 – 52) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe

use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 53 and 54 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

■To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

■When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

Warning on lithium cell battery (for clock operation and remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

■Dispose of used battery promptly.

■Keep away from children.

■Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

■Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit.

■HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

NOTES:

●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

●The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL- type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

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Contents GR-FX50 GR-FX40 GR-FX10 Dear Customer It is recommended that youMajor Features Contents EN3 Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Discharged Using AC PowerUsing a CAR Battery Remove Battery Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalSwitch OFF Power Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings SET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting ContINSERT/REMOVE Cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder Close Cassette HolderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapLoad a Cassette Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Start ShootingPress Display Button Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording RecordingZoom EN Recording Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom OutFeature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingPress P. STABILIZER. appears Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Video Light GR-FX50/FX40 only Modeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Recording Advanced Features EN19Fade/Wipe Start or END RecordingProgramme AE With Special Effects Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Display ModeNega Posi mode Colours of a picture are reversedPress the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Recording Advanced FeaturesDate/Time Insert Instant Titles Access Title MenuSelect the Desired Mode END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Menu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Allows you to set the current date and time pg Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Recording pgAdjust Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure END Adjustment of ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAuto Focus Adjust Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of FocusSET Function Parameters White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment To Return To Automatic White BalanceSET Manual White Balance Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingStart Delayed Recording Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu SET Interval TimeAnimation Time-LapsePlay Back Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Stop PlaybackNoise bars disappear TrackingActivate Manual Tracking Finishes, the indication disappearsFeature Shuttle Search Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Counter Memory FunctionCassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Insert Battery Basic Connections When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder FunctionsAnimation Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer Time-LapseOperate VCR Create edited videos easily using your camcorder asSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingVCR Other than Type or Make ConnectionsJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal Prepare CamcorderRegister END of Scene Select ScenesStart Source Playback At the bottom of the screenBegin Automatic Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape END Automatic EditingFind EDIT-OUT Point Reset CounterInsert Editing Begin Insert EditingEND Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing Animation or Time-Lapse is not No power is suppliedRecording does not start AvailableDuring recording, the indications do not appear An error number i.e. E03 appearsReview or Retake mode Tape will not eject50EN Power Switch Battery Release Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingVideo Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ON Connectors w to r are located beneathIndex Indications During use For safety, do notTo avoid hazard Store cassettesDo not leave the unit Avoid using the unitCleaning The Camcorder To protect the unit, do notGeneral ConnectorsProvided Accessories Optional Accessories GR-FX10
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