JVC GR-FXM45 Basic Recording, Power Switch Position, Load a Cassette, Start Shooting

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14ENRECORDING

BasicRecording

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

NOTE:



EJECT		Switch
EJECT		Switch		Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power lamp

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●Power (☞ pg. 6)

●Recording Mode Setting (☞ pg. 10)

●Tape Length Setting (☞ pg. 10)

●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 12)

●Viewfinder Adjustment (☞ pg. 12)

1 LOAD A CASSETTE

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.

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

2 ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE 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.

3 START SHOOTING

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 NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

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.

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Contents GR-FXM45 GR-FXM15 Dear Customer It is recommended that youRechargeable Batteries Hagemeyer NZ Limited P.O. Box 100589 Auckland Phone 09415Zoom Zoom out DC Cord Shoulder Strap Cassette Adapter C-P7USlide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack Quick Operation Guide EN5Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Choose which one means charged and which means 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 ContOpen Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen LCD Monitor Close Cassette HolderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapLoad a Cassette Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Start ShootingPress Display Button LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Before the following steps, perform pg Recording Basic RecordingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Zoom EN Recording Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T To re-record certain segments Feature Quick ReviewTo check the end of the last recording Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording GR-FXM15 only Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Press P.STABILIZER. appearsFeature Video Light GR-FXM45 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimTake Snapshot Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot GR-FXM45 only If you press during Record-StandbyFade/Wipe Recording Advanced Features EN23Tomodecancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY 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 reversedDate/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu ScreenAccess Title Menu Instant TitlesEND 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 pgTo darken the image Access Exposure MenuExposure Control Patterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAuto Focus END Adjustment of Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus Manual FocusSET Function Parameters White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment To Return To Automatic White BalancePress the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen 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 PlaybackIf you want to turn up the volume Speaker Volume ControlAdjust Volume TrackingFeature Shuttle Search Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Counter Memory FunctionCassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter EN41Insert Battery Basic Connections When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing RM-V700U Provided with GR-FXM45 Optional for GR-FXM15 Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder FunctionsAnimation Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer Time-LapseYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing SET REMOTE/VCR CodeOperate VCR VCR 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 Cleaning The Camcorder After UseAnimation 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 ejectBy pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator Programme AE IndicatorFade/Wipe-Standby Indicator Clock Battery Warning56EN Speaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer Button Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingVideo Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ON Counter Reset/Memory ButtonPg , 7 High Speed Shutter Mode ......................... pgRemote Control Darken The LCD MonitorTo avoid hazard For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useDo not leave the unit To prolong service lifeCleaning the video heads To protect the unit, do notGeneral ConnectorsProvided Accessories Optional Accessories Memo Memo GR-FXM15