JVC GR-FX23 Avoid using the unit, Do not leave the unit, To protect the unit, do not, After Use

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54ENCAUTIONS(cont.)

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

... near a television set.

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3.DO NOT leave the unit . . .

... in places of over 50°C.

... in places where humidity is extremely low. (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

... in direct sunlight.

... in a closed car in summer.

... near a heater.

4.To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

... allow it to become wet.

... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.

... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.

... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.

About moisture condensation . . .

You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder.

2Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH.

3Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

4Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close the lens cover.

2.Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

2 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper.

3 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

4CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

5RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.

When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

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Contents GR-FX53 GR-FX43 GR-FX33 GR-FX23 Dear Customer It is recommended that youContents Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged Insert Battery in Holder Switch OFF PowerRemove Battery Holder RE-INSERT HolderDate/Time Settings SET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting SET Tape LengthClose Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder INSERT/REMOVE CassetteGrip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Tripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapRecording Basic Recording Power Switch Position12 EN Load a CassettePress Display Button Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording RecordingZoom Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom OutFeature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingPress P. STABILIZER. appears Feature Picture StabilizerFeature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording GR-FX43/FX33/FX23 only SEC. REC Button Stabilizer Button DisplayBattery power Feature Video Light GR-FX53 onlyTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Light OFF/AUTO/ON SwitchSnapshot GR-FX53 only Recording Advanced Features18 EN Take SnapshotFade/Wipe Start or END Recording20 EN Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Display ModeNega Posi mode Colours of a picture are reversed22 EN Access DATE/TIME DISP. MenuSet the Power Switch to PRO Date/Time InsertAccess Title Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting 24 ENMenu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN Adjust Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureAuto Focus Focusing28 EN Patterns that are regularly repeatedAdjust Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of Focus30 EN White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment SET Function ParametersSET Manual White Balance Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingStart Delayed Recording Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu 32 ENAnimation Time-LapseRewind or Fast-Forward the tape 34 ENPlayback Basic Playback Play BackActivate Manual Tracking FeaturesTracking AE Button Effect ButtonFeature Shuttle Search Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Counter Memory FunctionRecording safety hole Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Insert Battery Cassette AdapterBasic Connections 38 ENBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Functions Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder ButtonsAnimation Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-LapseSelf-Timer Time-LapseSET REMOTE/VCR Code Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as42 EN Operate VCRVCR Other than Type or Make ConnectionsJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal Prepare CamcorderSelect Scenes Remote sensor Power Switch44 EN Start Source PlaybackSupplemental Information on the Remote Control How to useAutomatic Editing to VCR 46 EN Insert EditingEND Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing Remote sensor Microphone48 EN During 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 beneathEN Index 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 notConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral GR-FX23