JVC GR-FX17, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...o or To cancel Automatic Demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 14 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS pg 2 3 to ensure safe use of this product LYT1359 001B COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR FXM41 GR FX17 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 4 8 RECORDING PLAYBACK 9 BASIC FEATURES 9 11 MENU SETTINGS 12 15 TERMS 20 ...

Page 2: ...ws Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet ...

Page 3: ...igned for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T li...

Page 4: ... T 90 180 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 Eyepiece During shooting Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Erase protection tab LCD monitor GR FXM41 only Speaker GR FXM41 only Viewfinder During Recording During Playback LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications _ V 0 1 2 34 6 pg 16 for Warning Indications 5 5 Turn the gear to take up slack Connector Cover Microphone Refer to this diagram while readi...

Page 5: ...ton pg 8 Dioptre Adjustment Control pg 8 Grip Strap pg 8 Tripod Mounting Socket pg 8 Tape Remaining Time pg 14 Recording Mode Indicator pg 13 Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 9 Tape Length Indicator pg 15 Zoom Indicator Bar pg 10 a Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Recording Indicator pg 9 Digital Effect Indicator pg 12 Programme AE Indicator pg 12 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 13 ...

Page 6: ...AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110V to 240V ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can cause the camcorder to malfunction REFRESH Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before recharging or storing it for a long period of time otherwise the battery performance will be reduced 1 Perform...

Page 7: ...ck without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time GR F...

Page 8: ...be sure to extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small tripod 1 Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera do not tilt it Press EJECT for more than 2 seconds until the cassette holder opens Do not force open 2 When inserting a cassette make sure the label is facing outward 0 appears when a c...

Page 9: ...le of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV pg 10 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 ...

Page 10: ...KING Wheel 1 for approx 2 seconds MT 5 appears 2 Rotate the TRACKING Wheel 1 so that the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx 2 seconds or set the Power Switch to OFF and then PLAY again AT 5 blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT 5 appear...

Page 11: ...stops The color shown in the window 4 changes from blue red green indicating playback is possible 3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back 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 color shown in ...

Page 12: ...lare on the subject FOG Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic In this mode the Auto Focus pg 9 and S LX pg 13 may not work 1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode The screen becomes slightl...

Page 13: ...mical providing twice the recording time If the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point CAMERA MENU 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 possib...

Page 14: ... about 5 seconds when recording is initiated after the date is changed a cassette is loaded or AUTO DATE is selected The date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded ON On screen indications are displayed OFF On screen indications are turned off except Date Time Instant Title and Warning Indication GR FXM41 only To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor perform the fo...

Page 15: ...r when the cassette is ejected To use this function it is recommended that SCROLL in TITLE SETUP pg 14 be set to OFF Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used T30 30 minutes T45 45 minutes T50 50 minutes T60 60 minutes Tape remaining time is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected VCR MENU Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Set the Power Switch...

Page 16: ...camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT button does not function For GR FXM41 only TROUBLESHOOTING The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first ...

Page 17: ... to 40 C Storage 10 C to 30 C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes 1 During use beware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload t...

Page 18: ...EASE to remove the battery pack 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder s lens 2 Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Gently wipe the exterior with a soft cloth with diluted mild soap wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Wipe the LCD monitor gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 Blow the lens with a blower brush then wipe it gently with...

Page 19: ...GR FXM41 only 75 mm x 124 mm x 221 mm GR FX17 only with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward GR FXM41 only Pickup 1 6 format CCD Lens F1 8 f 2 2 mm to 55 mm 25 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control Filter diameter ø 30 5mm GR FXM41 only ø 40 5mm GR FX17 only Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD White balance adjustment Auto Manual ...

Page 20: ...r Viewfinder Indications pg 4 5 Load A Tape pg 8 Manual Focus pg 9 Menu Screen pg 12 15 Monotone Effect pg 12 Mosaic Effect pg 13 ND Effect Mode pg 12 Nega Posi Mode pg 13 Picture Stabiliser pg 13 Playback pg 9 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 12 Provided Accessories pg 2 Quick Review pg 10 Recording Start Stop pg 9 Recording Mode pg 13 Record Standby pg 9 Red Filter Effect pg 12 Retake pg 10 ...

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Page 24: ...Printed in Malaysia 1104YDR NF VM EK 2004 Victor Company of Japan Limited ...