JVC GR-FX53, GR-FX43, GR-FX23, GR-FX33 Power, Charging the Battery Pack, Using the Battery Pack

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4EN

Marks

To AC outlet

CHARGE indicator

REFRESH switch

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH

The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg- ing.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

To discharge the battery . . .

.... 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.

AHook on.

B Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE

ATTENTION:

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.

GETTINGSTARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power.

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

1 SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.

2 ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

 

3 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the

direction of the arrow.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery pack

Charging time

 

Discharging time

BN-V12U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

 

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V20U

approx. 1 hr. 50 min.

 

approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.

 

 

 

 

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

1 Hook its end to the camcorder (

) and push the 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.)

 

 

 

Battery pack

GR-FX53

GR-FX43/FX33/FX23

BN-V12U

75

(40)

75

BN-V20U

115

(70)

115

 

 

 

 

( ) : when the video light is on (GR-FX53 only).

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger.

The BN-V856U battery pack provides approx. 7 hours of recording time when the video light is off. Also read thor- oughly the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals.

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.

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Contents GR-FX53 GR-FX43 GR-FX33 GR-FX23 Dear Customer It is recommended that youContents Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerDischarged Switch OFF Power Remove Battery HolderInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT HolderDate/Time Settings Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingSET Recording Mode SET Tape LengthLoading/Unloading a Cassette Open Cassette HolderClose Cassette Holder INSERT/REMOVE CassetteViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Adjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach StrapPower Switch Position 12 ENRecording Basic Recording Load a CassetteViewfinder Indications Stop RecordingPress Display Button RecordingBasic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutFeature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingFeature Picture Stabilizer Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording GR-FX43/FX33/FX23 onlyPress P. STABILIZER. appears SEC. REC Button Stabilizer Button DisplayFeature Video Light GR-FX53 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimBattery power Light OFF/AUTO/ON SwitchRecording Advanced Features 18 ENSnapshot GR-FX53 only Take SnapshotFade/Wipe Start or END RecordingAdvanced Features Select Mode20 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsDisplay Mode Nega Posi modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversedAccess DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Set the Power Switch to PRO22 EN Date/Time InsertSelect the Desired Mode Access Title MenuInstant Titles Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting 24 ENMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN Access Exposure Menu Access Manual ExposureAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureFocusing 28 ENAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess Focus Menu Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusWhite Balance Adjustment Access White Balance Adjustment30 EN SET Function ParametersEnter Setting Manual White Balance OperationSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingSelf-Timer Access INT. Time MenuStart Delayed Recording 32 ENAnimation Time-Lapse34 EN Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackFeatures TrackingActivate Manual Tracking AE Button Effect ButtonPlayback Features Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionUsing The Cassette Adapter EN37 Insert BatteryRecording safety hole Cassette Adapter38 EN Basic Connections And Tape DubbingBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderFunctions ButtonsFeature Self-Timer, Animation Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapseCreate edited videos easily using your camcorder as 42 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRMake Connections JVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause TerminalVCR Other than Type or Prepare CamcorderRemote sensor Power Switch 44 ENSelect Scenes Start Source PlaybackHow to use Supplemental Information on the Remote ControlAutomatic Editing to VCR 46 EN Insert EditingAudio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Remote sensor Microphone48 EN An error number i.e. E03 appears Review or Retake modeDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not eject50EN Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close Ring Video Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ONPower Switch Battery Release Switch Connectors w to r are located beneathEN Index Indications For safety, do not To avoid hazardDuring use Store cassettesAvoid using the unit Cleaning The CamcorderDo not leave the unit To protect the unit, do notProvided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsGeneral GR-FX23