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1Cassette Warning/

Tape Remaining Time

 pg. 15

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (

 

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warning blinks.

When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning

lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end. When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a

tape is loaded: the cassette (

 

) mark is

 

displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s

position.

 

 

2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator

 pg. 10

3, 7 Programme AE Indicator

 pg. 20

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when

Programme AE with special effects is switched

from one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then

only the indicator remains at 7.

 

3, 8 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator

 pg. 19

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another

by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator

remains at 8.

 

 

4 Tape Length Indicator

 pg. 10

5 Zoom Indicator Bar

 pg. 16

Zoom Level Indicator

 

 

Approximate Zoom Ratio

 

 

6 Recording Indicator

 pg. 14

9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator

 pg. 18

0• Interval Timer/Recording Time

Indicator

 pg. 32, 41

• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator

 pg. 18

! Instant Title Display

 pg. 23

@ Date/Time Display

 pg. 22

#Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s remaining power level:

”. When the power is

almost gone, the indicator “ ” blinks (battery power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares —

— does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged.

$Focus Indicator ....................................  pg. 29 % Exposure Control Level Counter ...........  pg. 27 ^ White Balance Mode Indicator ............  pg. 30

&•Record–Standby Mode Indicator .......  pg. 14

•Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER ...  pg. 15

*Clock Battery Warning

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is turned on. This display also blinks when the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has

discharged. Install or replace the old battery with a new one ( pg. 8).

(• Tape End Display: TAPE END ............  pg. 15 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback, recording or fast-forward.

Condensation Warning:

When this indication appears, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Remove the tape, turn the unit off (without removing the power source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear.

Head Clog Warning:

Appears if dirty heads are detected during recording. In such a case, use the optional Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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JVC GR-FX101 Index Indications EN51, Cassette Warning, Mark is, Position, By pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator

GR-FX101 specifications

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