COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER ENGLISH GR-FXM42EK INSTRUCTIONS GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 1 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM CONTENTS GETTING STARTED RECORDING/PLAYBACK PAL AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 6 ~ 10 11 BASIC FEATURES 11 ~ 13 MENU SETTINGS 14 ~ 17 TERMS 22 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” ( pg.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 2 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM PROVIDED ACCESSORIES NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS • IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 4 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM CAUTIONS Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first, firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet. When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space at least 10cm on all sides to allow ventilation.
GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 5 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
GETTING STARTED GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 6 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. Eyepiece 51 2 34 During shooting $ % & ( Connector Cover Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder 6 7 5 8 ) Cassette holder !" # 9 Viewfinder 45˚ 180° 180 90° 90° + Turn the gear to take up slack Speaker ~ LCD monitor - Erase protection tab , Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording .
1• MENU Wheel [–, +]............................. • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] ......................... • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ......... • TRACKING Wheel [–, +]..................... 25- Second Recording Button................. [5 SEC. REC] 3Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ...................... pg. 11 pg. 16 pg. 11 pg. 12 pg. 11 ;Tape Length Indicator............................ pg. 16
GETTING STARTED GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 8 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM Using the Battery Pack GETTING STARTED Perform step 1) of “Charging the Battery Pack”. Approximate recording time (unit: min.
• The following steps have the same function as “REFRESH” ( pg. 8). 1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no cassette inserted. 2) Set the Power Switch # to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button ". • During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated. • Charging and discharging are not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. • When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp $ may not light.
GETTING STARTED GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 10 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting 1) Separate the Velcro strip. 2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button ! and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip. Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket -. Then tighten the screw.
• The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut), on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV ( pg. 12, “Connections To A TV/VCR”). • To control the speaker volume 6, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 towards “+” to turn up, or towards “–” to turn down. While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker. • Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This is normal. RECORDING Set REC MODE, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/ TIME. ( pg.
BASIC FEATURES GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 12 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM Tracking 4) To cancel the Manual Focus, press FOCUS 4. “ ” { disappears and Auto Focus is applied. • When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink. Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx. 2 seconds. “MT” 5 appears. 2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel 1 so that the noise bars disappear.
• To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with Adhesive tape. 4) To unload the cassette, turn the dial 5 in the direction of “UNLOADING” all the way until it stops. • The colour shown in the window 4 changes from green \ red \ blue (indicating unloading is possible). 5) Slide the latch 1 to open the compartment door, then insert your finger in the hole 6, and push up and remove the cassette. 6) Close the compartment door 2.
MENU SETTINGS GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 14 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM • When the background is overly dark or the subject light. 1) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select “MANUAL”, then press it. 2) To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward. To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 upward. The exposure control level increases/decreases (maximum ±06). MENU SETTINGS The Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. 1) Set the Power Switch # to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button ".
CAMERA MENU NEGAPOSI: The colours of a picture are reversed. MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern. STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture horizontally. STABILIZER The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. ON : The Picture Stabiliser is activated. [ appears. OFF: The Picture Stabiliser is deactivated. [ disappears. • Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake.
MENU SETTINGS GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 16 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM paper fills the screen. If it is difficult to focus on the white paper, adjust focus manually ( pg.11, “Auto/Manual Focus”). Press the MENU Wheel 1 in until “MWB” } begins blinking. When the setting is completed, “MWB” } stops blinking. • Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery is removed. • White balance cannot be used when the “SEPIA” or “B/W:MONO” ( pg.
SYSTEM MENU 2 INT. TIME You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time (Time-Lapse). REC MODE should be set to “SP”. (Please note that it is necessary to set the REC TIME (Animation) in the SYSTEM MENU before performing the INT. TIME (Time-Lapse) function.) Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start/Stop Button !. • Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.
TROUBLESHOOTING GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 18 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. • This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder. The tape is running, but there is no playback picture. • The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.
CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode. 1) Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified. 2) Be sure to insert batteries in the correct direction. 3) Do not use rechargeable batteries. 4) Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode. 5) Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
CAUTIONS GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 20 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM For Your Maintenance 1) After Use 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Press EJECT for approximately 2 seconds to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor. 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder’s lens. … near a heater.
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Format Power source Pickup Lens : VHS PAL standard : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 6 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Viewfinder on : 3.7 W LCD monitor on : 4.3 W Filter diameter Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD monitor Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette Tape speed SP : 23.39 mm/sec. LP : 11.70 mm/sec. Recording time (max.
TERMS GR-FXM42EN(EK)2.fm Page 22 Friday, December 2, 2005 9:46 AM TERMS A P AC Adapter....................................................pg. 8 Animation Recording...................................pg. 17 Auto Date Record........................................pg. 16 Auto Focus ..................................................pg. 11 Auto Shut Off...............................................pg. 11 Picture Stabiliser .........................................pg. 15 Playback ............................
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