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JVC GR-FXM41 Instructions Manual

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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic
Demonstration
place when "DEMO MODE" is set to
"ON" (factory-preset).
• Available when the Power Switch is set to
" " or " ".
• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set
"DEMO MODE" to "OFF" (
PAL
takes
pg. 14).
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-FXM41
GR-FX17
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
BASIC FEATURES
MENU SETTINGS
TERMS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact
VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
"SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" (
ensure safe use of this product.
4 ~ 8
9
9 ~ 11
12 ~ 15
20
pg. 2, 3) to
LYT1359-001B

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  • Page 1 BASIC FEATURES 9 ~ 11 MENU SETTINGS 12 ~ 15 TERMS Dear Customer, AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read Automatic Demonstration takes “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” ( pg. 2, 3) to place when “DEMO MODE” is set to ensure safe use of this product.

  • Page 2: Provided Accessories

    ) Cassettes EC-60/ 45/30 • Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U • Cassette Adapter C-P8U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details Shoulder Strap Battery Pack on accessories and their availability. BN-V10U SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
  • Page 3 • Use the JVC BN-V10U/ V12U/ V20U/ V400U battery packs DO read the operating instructions before you and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder attempt to use the equipment.

  • Page 4: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    Cassette holder " # Viewfinder 90¡ Speaker (GR-FXM41 Turn the gear to only) take up slack LCD monitor (GR-FXM41 only) Erase protection tab Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback 2 3 4 < — > —...
  • Page 5 R ]..pg. 10 6 VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator* ..pg. 9 • Rewind Button [R] ........ pg. 9 * GR-FXM41 only. ~ Close Button ........... pg. 8 + Dioptre Adjustment Control..... pg. 8 , Grip Strap ..........pg. 8 - Tripod Mounting Socket ......

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    BATTERY RELEASE BN-V20U Switch (optional) Battery pack BN-V400U (optional) 1 When using GR-FXM41 To AC outlet 2 When using GR-FX17 To DC IN Using AC Power connector Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step 2) and 3) of “Charging the Battery Pack”).

  • Page 7: Date/Time Settings

    Consult an • The following operation stops charging or authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set discharging: the date/time as necessary before you start • Set the Power Switch # to “PLAY”, “ ” or shooting.

  • Page 8: Grip Adjustment

    PAU SE • Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the * GR-FXM41 only. tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If Shoulder Strap Attachment the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

  • Page 9: Basic Features

    Shuttle Search. Shooting while using the LCD monitor*: This is normal. Make sure the LCD monitor* is fully open. * GR-FXM41 only. The camcorder is in Record-Standby mode and BASIC FEATURES “PAUSE” V is displayed. • The viewfinder and LCD monitor* cannot be 5Sec.
  • Page 10 Tracking 4) To cancel the Manual Focus, press FOCUS 4. “ ” { disappears and Auto Focus is Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen applied. during playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx. 2 •...

  • Page 11: Tape Dubbing

    • If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector, use 3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back. the provided Cable Adapter. • To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording White to Audio safety hole with Adhesive tape.

  • Page 12: Menu Settings

    • When the background is overly dark or the MENU SETTINGS subject light. The Menu Screen cannot be accessed while 1) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select recording. “MANUAL”, then press it. 1) Set the Power Switch # to “ ” while pressing 2) To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward.

  • Page 13: Rec Mode

    CAMERA MENU NEGAPOSI: The colours of a picture are STABILIZER reversed. MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable mosaic pattern. images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture ON : The Picture Stabiliser is activated.
  • Page 14 ., , tape length ;. • “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the * GR-FXM41 only camcorder power is turned off. DATE/TIME DISP. • When a cassette is in the camcorder, The date/time appears in the camcorder or on a demonstration is not available.

  • Page 15: Tape Length

    VCR MENU REC TIME You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief selected C O U N T E R M E M O R Y period of time (Animation). REC MODE should be C O U N T E R R E S E T set to “SP”.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    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 The tape is running, but there is no play- very bright object. back picture.
  • Page 17 CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions Cassettes Please make note of the following rules for To properly use and store your cassettes: battery use. When misused, the batteries can 1) During use… leak or explode. … beware that recording onto prerecorded tapes 1) Do not use any different size of batteries from automatically erases the previously recorded those specified.
  • Page 18 • Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Viewfinder on : 3.7 W (GR-FXM41 only) White balance 3.5 W (GR-FX17 only) adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment LCD monitor on : 4.3 W (GR-FXM41 only) LCD monitor* : 2.50" diagonally measured, Signal system : PAL-type LCD panel/TFT active matrix Video recording system...
  • Page 20 TERMS AC Adapter............pg. 6 Picture Stabiliser .........pg. 13 Animation Recording........pg. 15 Playback ............pg. 9 Auto Date Record........pg. 14 Programme AE with Special Effects....pg. 12 Auto Focus ............pg. 9 Provided Accessories........pg. 2 Auto Shut Off..........pg. 9 Quick Review..........pg. 10 Backlight Compensation .......pg. 9 Battery Pack..........pg.
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