JVC GR-FXM65 MAJOR FEATURES

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MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Programme AE with Special

Effects (Z pg. 30, 31)

n Electronic Fog Filter

n ND Effect

n Sepia

n Twilight

n Sports

n Nega/Posi

n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital Hyper Zoom

(Z pg. 26)

Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 27)

Integrated Auto Light

(Z pg. 28)

LCD Colour Monitor

(Z pg. 18)

Zoom in

Zoom out

Menu Adjustment

(Z pg. 34, 35, 36)

Digital Still Camera Built-in

(PC communication capable)

(Z pg. 20 – 23, 50 – 57)

nThis camcorder is designed exclusively for the

VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked

VHS-C can be used with this unit.

nHQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

Contents

Main COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-FXM65 SPECIFICATIONS CAUTIONS USER MAINTENANCE INDEX SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT Warning on lithium cell battery (for clock operation and remote control unit) CAUTIONS: SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT MAJOR FEATURES PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Using the battery pack To remove the battery pack QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (VIDEO) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (D.S.C.) 1 2 3 1 PLAYBACK Power This camcorders 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) No function is available without power supply. Use only the specified power supply. USING AC POWER USING A CAR BATTERY (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. 32). (cont.) Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE The tape remaining time ( Tape Length Setting SET TAPE LENGTH Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH (cont.) Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording Viewfinder Adjustment ( Grip Adjustment ( Tape Length Setting ( LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor For other notes, refer to pg. 17. ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE START SHOOTING Journalistic Shooting OPEN LCD MONITOR TILT LCD MONITOR Brightness Control ADJUST BRIGHTNESS DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING Basic Shooting MODE SELECTION SELECT PICTURE MODE SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Page D.S.C. SHOOTING Picture Mode Setting Page Basic Features Snapshot SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE SNAPSHOT RECORDING TAKE SNAPSHOT Basic Features (cont.) Zooming Quick Review Retake Picture Stabilizer Basic Features (cont.) DANGER Video Light Fade/Wipe Advanced Features ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY START OR END RECORDING TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY Advanced Features (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects SELECT MODE Only one mode can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe ( pg. 29) 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 SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE MAKE SETTING If you select WIDE, D.ZOOM, TELE MACRO or DEMO MODE . . . If you select JLIP ID NO. . . . Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled. 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 Z ACCESS FOCUS MENU ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS White Balance Adjustment ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT White balance cannot be used when Sepia ( SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Z Manual White Balance Operation SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING To Change The Tint For Recording . . . pg. 39). Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer Before performing the following steps, make sure that: The System Select Switch is set to VIDEO or D.S.C. according to your needs. ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SET INTERVAL TIME Animation The System Select Switch is set to VIDEO. The recording mode is set to SP. SET RECORDING TIME START RECORDING Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Speaker Volume Control ADJUST VOLUME If you want to turn up the volume . . . If you want to turn down the volume . . . Features (cont.) Still Playback During playback, press and hold REW ( Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. Shuttle Search Cassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter INSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic Connections Connection For Tape Dubbing Basic Connections CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SUPPLY POWER Basic Playback PLAY BACK D.S.C. PLAYBACK Connection Connection to a Windows PC CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER RUN IMAGE TRANSFER SOFTWARE END TRANSFERRING Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MAKE SETTING If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 or SLIDE SHOW 2 . . . If you select any other functions . . . Menu Screen Explanations Mode Effect Advanced Features (cont.) Index ACCESS INDEX MENU VIEW INDEX IMAGES On the INDEX Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode. Protect ACCESS PROTECT MENU SET PROTECT To remove Protect . . . On the PROTECT Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode. Delete ACCESS DELETE MENU SELECT DELETE MODE To select a still image by checking the still images stored in memory . . . To delete all the still images stored in memory at once without checking them . . . < DELETE EXIT INDEX > Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole. INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse Self-Timer Also refer to pgs. 42 and 43. Animation Time-Lapse Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCR You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. 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 SELECT SCENES START SOURCE PLAYBACK REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE REGISTER END OF SCENE REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARE SOURCE TAPE ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE MODE BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing (VIDEO) Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure. After step 5, Retake ( FIND EDIT-OUT POINT RESET COUNTER Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure. SELECT STILL IMAGE BEGIN INSERT EDITING To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape . . . Audio Dubbing ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBING NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): TROUBLESHOOTING POWER TROUBLESHOOTING RECORDING TAPE TRANSPORT PLAYBACK When the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO: SHOOTING PLAYBACK When the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C.: Controls, Connectors And Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Page 1 2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator........ Z 3,8 Programme AE Indicator ................. Z pg. 30 3,9 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator.......... Z pg. 29 4 Picture Mode Display ................. Z % Term s A B C D P Q R S T Page Battery Packs 1.To avoid hazard . . . 2.To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. CAUTIONS DANGER: Video Light General Battery Precautions Cassettes 1.During use . . . 2.Store cassettes . . . Main Unit 1.For safety, DO NOT . . . LCD Monitor 1.To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . . 2.To prolong service life . . . 3.Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunc- tions . . . How to handle a CD-ROM SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EK Cassette Adapter C-P7U