JVC GR-FXM65 Feature Video Light, To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim

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28ENRECORDING

BasicFeatures(cont.)

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

DANGER

■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.

■Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

■When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. between the video light and people or objects.

■Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

■It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

FEATURE: Video Light

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.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on.

■ The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on.

■ It is recommended to set the white balance

(☞ pg. 40) to when you use the video light. ■ When not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

NOTES:

●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”:

•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 (☞ pg. 31) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the “Twilight” mode (☞ pg. 31) is engaged, the light will not activate.

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Contents GR-FXM65 Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom It is recommended that youDo not cut off the mains plug from this equipment EN3 Crossed Out Dust BinEN Major Features Zoom Zoom outAC Power Adapter Charger AA-V15EK Cable AdapterCassette Adapter C-P7U Editing cableUsing the battery pack To remove the battery packSlide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack Image you shoot is recorded onto a video tapeSnapshot Button Quick Operation Guide D.S.COpen/Close Ring Set to Auto or PRO Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerDischarged 10 EN Getting StartedDate/Time Settings Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingSET Recording Mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Open LCD MonitorOpen Cassette Holder Close Cassette HolderViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment14 EN Adjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach StrapPower Switch Position 16 ENVideo Recording Basic RecordingTape remaining time indicator LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Press Display ButtonPower Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lamp Tally lamp Lights while recording is in progress18 EN Before the following steps, perform pgInterface Shooting Journalistic ShootingBrightness Control Mode Selection 20 ENBasic Shooting Still Image StorageMotor Drive mode Snapshot mode with no frameRemaining number of shots 30 29 1 Feature Picture Mode Setting 22 ENPICTURE, and press it. The Picture Menu AppearsEN23 Recording Basic Features Snapshot Mode Selection24 EN SnapshotSnapshot Recording If you press during Record-Standby modeDisplay ex. Pin-Up Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T Basic FeaturesZoom Feature Quick Review Feature Picture StabilizerTo check the end of the last recording To re-record certain segmentsFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimBattery power Light OFF/AUTO/ON SwitchAdvanced Features EN29 Fade/WipeAdvanced Features Select Mode30 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsDisplay Mode Captures faster action than Sports modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversedRecording Advanced Features 32 ENDate/Time Insert Monitor, as well as to record them manually orAccess Title Menu System Select Switch Select Dial DisplayPower Switch Menu Screen Title Menu Instant TitlesUsing Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting System Select Switch Select Dial Menu ButtonMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Explanations 36 EN Exposure Control Access Exposure MenuTo darken the image Focusing 38 ENRecording Auto FocusAccess Focus Menu Access Manual FocusEND Adjustment of Focus Manual FocusWhite Balance Adjustment Access White Balance Adjustment40 EN SET Function ParametersEnter Setting Manual White Balance OperationPress the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen To Change The Tint For RecordingSelf-Timer Access INT. Time MenuStart Delayed Recording EN RecordingAnimation Time-Lapse44 EN Video Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackFeatures EN45 Speaker Volume ControlAdjust Volume Tracking46 EN FeaturesVideo Playback Using The Cassette Adapter EN47 Insert BatteryRecording safety hole Cassette Adapter48 EN Basic Connections And Tape DubbingBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing 50 EN C. Playback Basic PlaybackBecomes blue To move BackC. Playback Connection Connection to a Windows PC52 EN C. Playback Advanced FeaturesIf you select any other functions Never remove the power supply unit at this stage Menu Screen ExplanationsEN D.S.C. Playback IndexView Index Images Playback ScreenAccess Protect Menu ProtectSET Protect Way To complete Protect, go to stepAccess Delete Menu Select Delete ModeTo quit the Delete Mode 56 ENAccess Delete Execute Menu X T DeleteInstalling The Battery Pull OUT Battery Holder58 EN FunctionsFeature Self-Timer, Animation Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapseUsing the Remote Control Unit 60 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRMake Connections JVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause TerminalVCR Other than Type or Prepare Camcorder62 EN Select ScenesStart Source Playback Register END of SceneHow to use Supplemental Information on the Remote ControlAutomatic Editing to VCR EN Using the Remote Control Unit Insert Editing VideoBuilt-in Memory Onto a Tape Select Still ImageTo insert still images in sequential order onto the tape Press REW 2/PAGE- or FF 3/PAGE+ to move the page forwardAudio Dubbing Engage Audio DUB-STANDBY ModeBegin Audio Dubbing No power is supplied Some functions are not availableNot appear Vertical white lines appear whenWhen the System Select Switch is set to Video ContWhen the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C Index Controls, Connectors And Indicators 70ENVideo Light Switch System Select SwitchMENU/DISPLAY Button Counter Reset/Memory Button Recording Mode Button SP/LPIndex 72 ENIndications When the Erase Protection tab is not Position Recording Mode SP/LP IndicatorOnly the indicator remains at Remains at Picture Mode Display Remaining Number Of ShotsFull Image 74 ENPg , 36 Shooting Pin-Up ImagePg , 55 76 EN Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Use only the following battery P6U or C-P7U To prevent damage and prolong service lifeJVC dealer for replacing the video light Do not burn78 EN Vertically, in their original casesPlaces of over 50C Direct sunlight A closed car in summer Near a heaterAvoid rubbing it with coarse cloth Their cassette casesConnectors Provided Accessories Optional Accessories80 EN GeneralMemo EN81 Memo Memo GR-FXM65