JVC GR-FX101 38

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PLAYBACK

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

Use the provided Audio/Video cable.

Basic Connections

A/V cable

(provided)

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector,

use the provided cable adapter.

To Video

Output

To Audio

Output

VCR

Connector cover*

To TV or VCR

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

Use the provided Audio/Video cable.

Connection For Tape Dubbing

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

Power Switch

Play/Pause (

/6) Button

Connector cover*

To Video

Output

A/V cable

(provided) VCR (Recording deck)

To Audio

Output

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector,

use the provided cable adapter.

Contents

Main GR-FX101 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER SPECIFICATIONS CAUTIONS INDEX SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Dear Customer, CAUTIONS: SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT MAJOR FEATURES The Logical Choice Using the battery pack To remove the battery pack 3 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER PLAYBACK SHOOTING 1 2 1 Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION: SUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK ATTENTION: USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK USING AC POWER (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal SWITCH OFF POWER See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Date/Time Settings SET DATE SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION pg. 22). (cont.) Tape Length Setting The tape remaining time ( SET TAPE LENGTH pg. 15) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 180180 Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Basic Recording You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Viewfinder Adjustment ( Grip Adjustment ( Recording Mode Setting ( Viewfinder Indications PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON Basic Features Zooming Quick Review Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal. monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal. Retake Basic Features (cont.) Picture Stabilizer 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) Fade/Wipe Advanced Features ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE With the Electronic fog filter mode ( START OR END RECORDING Programme AE With Special Effects Advanced Features (cont.) Only one mode can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe ( pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode. SEPIA Sepia Sports SPORTS Sports Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Insert ACCESS DATE/TIME DISP. MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded. Instant Titles ACCESS TITLE MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MENU Button Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears. Turn the Power Switch to PRO.. Menu access depends on the function you select. Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled. Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) Exposure Control ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2. ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE ADJUST EXPOSURE Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS ACCESS FOCUS MENU ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS 46 (cont.) Insert Editing After step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT 30 White Balance Adjustment White balance cannot be used when Sepia ( ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Manual White Balance Operation SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING 32 Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SET INTERVAL TIME Animation The Power Switch is set to PRO.. The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. The recording mode is set to SP. SET RECORDING TIME 34 Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Tracking Features ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING 36 Features (cont.) or During playback, press and hold Still Playback Cassette Adapter (optional) Using The Cassette Adapter (optional) INSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR 38 Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic Connections Connection For Tape Dubbing EN39 Basic Connections CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SUPPLY POWER 40 AB 1 4 6 8 2 ! # % & 3 5 7 9 EN41 Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse Also refer to pgs. 32 and 33. Self-Timer Animation 42 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCR EN43 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR PREPARE CAMCORDER 44 SELECT SCENES START SOURCE PLAYBACK REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE REGISTER END OF SCENE EN45 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARE SOURCE TAPE ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE MODE 46 (cont.) Insert Editing After step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT Audio Dubbing ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBING NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): 48 USER MAINTENANCE When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely. After Use Cleaning The Camcorder TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING 50 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER EN51 S NORM INDEX # $ ^ * 52 Controls, Connectors And Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts 54 Term s A B C CAUTIONS Battery Packs It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. 56 CAUTIONS Special Notes On Video Heads EN57 SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16EK