JVC LYT0415-001A, GR-FXM50 manual Tape Dubbing

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Basic Connections

1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

2 CONNECTVCR CAMCORDER TO TV OR

Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration (pg. 40).

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

If not . . . go to step 4.

3 CONNECTINPUT VCR OUTPUT TO TV

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4 SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5 SELECT MODE

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

NOTES:

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 5).

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.

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.

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Tape Dubbing

1

 

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

Following the illustration on pg. 40, connect the

 

 

 

camcorder and the VCR.

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

 

 

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,

 

 

 

turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the

 

 

 

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the

 

 

 

VCR.

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT VCR MODE

 

 

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause

 

 

 

modes.

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

 

 

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

START EDITING

 

 

Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder and

 

6

 

engage the VCR’s Record mode.

PLAYBACK

 

 

 

 

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

 

 

 

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

 

 

 

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

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

 

 

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,

 

 

 

then stop the VCR and camcorder when

 

 

 

finished.

 

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Contents GR-FXM50 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerContents Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Discharged Using AC PowerUsing a CAR Battery Switch OFF Power Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings Tape Length Setting Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode SET Tape LengthLoading/Unloading a Cassette 10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach Strap12 EN Power Switch PositionRecording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The ViewfinderStop Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsPress Display Button Recording14 EN Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lampShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform pgBrightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T Basic FeaturesPower Switch ZoomTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewStabilizer Button Power Switch Display Feature Picture StabilizerPicture stabilizer indicator 18 ENSec. Rec mode indicator Feature 5 Sec. Rec 5-sec. RecordingSEC. REC Button Power Switch Display To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightBattery power Light OFF/AUTO/ON SwitchTomodecancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Recording Advanced Features EN21Fade/Wipe Start or END RecordingSelect Mode Advanced Features22 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsNega Posi mode Display ModeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversed24 EN Recording Advanced FeaturesDate/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu ScreenInstant Titles Access Title MenuSelect the Desired Mode Make Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting 26 ENMenu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button 28 EN Access Manual Exposure Access Exposure MenuAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of Exposure30 EN FocusingAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess Manual Focus Access Focus MenuAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusAccess White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment32 EN SET Function ParametersManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingAccess INT. Time Menu Self-TimerStart Delayed Recording 34 ENTime-Lapse AnimationPlayback Basic Playback 36 ENRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Speaker Volume ControlAdjust Volume TrackingFeature Still Playback Playback FeaturesFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionInsert Battery Using The Cassette Adapter EN39Recording safety hole Cassette AdapterBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing 40 ENBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Pull OUT Battery Holder Installing The BatteryFunctions ButtonsSelf-Timer Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-LapseAnimation Time-LapseRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit 44 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal Make ConnectionsVCR Other than Type or Prepare CamcorderSelect Scenes 46 ENStart Source Playback Register END of ScenePrepare Source Tape Automatic Editing to VCRBegin Automatic Editing END Automatic EditingInsert Editing 48 ENAudio Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing END Audio Dubbing50 EN Review or Retake mode An error number i.e. E03 appearsDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not eject52EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsIndicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsIndex Indications 54ENTo avoid hazard For safety, do notDuring use Store cassettesTo prolong service life Avoid using the unitCleaning The Camcorder Do not leave the unitProvided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsOperating temperature Power consumption Storage temperatureMemo Memo GR-FXM50

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