JVC GR-FX305 Page 3 Instructions Manual Download

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CONTENTS

MAJOR FEATURES

Programme AE with Special Effects
(

pg. 20 – 21)

•Electronic Fog Filter
•ND Effect
•Sepia
•Twilight
•Sports
•Nega/Posi
•1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Snapshot (GR-FX505 only) (

pg. 18)

5-Sec. Recording (GR-FX405/FX305
only) (

pg. 16)

Menu Adjustment (

pg. 24, 25, 26)

Picture Stabilizer (

pg. 16)

Digital Hyper Zoom (

pg. 14)

Integrated Auto Light
(GR-AX505 only) (

pg. 17)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•Audio/Video

(A/V) cable

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V15EG

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•Shoulder Strap

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

GETTING STARTED

4 – 11

Power

............................................ 4

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/

Removal

........................................ 6

Date/Time Settings

............................. 7

Recording Mode Setting

....................... 8

Tape Length Setting

............................. 8

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

............... 9

Grip Adjustment

............................... 10

Viewfinder Adjustment

...................... 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment

.................. 11

Tripod Mounting

............................... 11

RECORDING

12 – 33

Basic Recording

................................ 12

Basic Features

................................. 14

Advanced Features

............................ 18

PLAYBACK

34 – 39

Basic Playback

................................. 34

Features

........................................ 35

Using The Cassette Adapter

................. 37

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

....... 38

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

40– 47

Random Assemble Editing

................... 42

Insert Editing

.................................. 46

Audio Dubbing

................................. 47

TROUBLESHOOTING

48 – 49

INDEX

50 – 52

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

....... 50

Indications

..................................... 52

CAUTIONS

53 – 54

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Editing Cable

(GR-FX505 only)

•Remote Control

RM-V700U
(GR-FX505 only)

• DC Cord

•Lithium Battery CR2025

• x1 for GR-FX305 (clock

operation)

• x2 for GR-FX505/FX405

(clock operation and

remote control)

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V705U
(GR-FX405 only)

Summary of Contents for GR-FX305

Page 1: ...COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0327 001B INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN GR FX505 GR FX405 GR FX305 ...

Page 2: ...o not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire CAUTIONS n If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter charger shut it down and unplug it immediately Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself n To prevent shock do not ope...

Page 3: ...ding Mode Setting 8 Tape Length Setting 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 9 Grip Adjustment 10 Viewfinder Adjustment 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment 11 Tripod Mounting 11 RECORDING 12 33 Basic Recording 12 Basic Features 14 Advanced Features 18 PLAYBACK 34 39 Basic Playback 34 Features 35 Using The Cassette Adapter 37 Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 40 47 Random Assem...

Page 4: ...lt in a camcorder malfunction REFRESH The AC Power Adapter Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg ing Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and ...

Page 5: ... If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack The CHARGE indicator may ...

Page 6: ... BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder 3 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 4 RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTES See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Z pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries To avoid losing the battery and or battery holder place the camcorder with the grip side up...

Page 7: ...te the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY 4 SET TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour se...

Page 8: ...pears 3 SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT 4 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press ...

Page 9: ...ly is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder canno...

Page 10: ...p Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration on left 3 ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Power Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Butto...

Page 11: ...other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4 Tripod Mounting 1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the u...

Page 12: ...OTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power Z pg 4 Recording Mode Setting Z pg 8 Tape Length Setting Z pg 8 Grip Adjustment Z pg 10 Viewfinder Adjustment Z pg 10 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked 2 ENTER RECORD ST...

Page 13: ...t performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately If you are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is remo...

Page 14: ...r you push the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus Z pg 29 then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator 5 moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is th...

Page 15: ...r the next shot NOTE Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars app...

Page 16: ...directions When shooting scenes with low contrast back grounds Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used FEATURE 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording GR FX405 FX305 only PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes OPERATION 1 During Record Standby...

Page 17: ...y turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on n The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on n It is recommended to set the white balance Z pg 30 to when you use the video light n When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery indica...

Page 18: ...ng Record Standby a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes NOTE After SNAPSHOT is pressed there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing which is recorded together w...

Page 19: ...NDBY MODE Press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is cancelled Fade in Recording Start Stop Button After 2 sec EFFECT Button Ex Fader Display Fade out FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom clos...

Page 20: ...displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated NOTES Only one mode can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe Z pg 19 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be a...

Page 21: ...s when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look Twilight TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode Z pg 30 Auto Focus becomes availab...

Page 22: ...n press it to display the DATE TIME DISP Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is activated You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure Z pg 7 If you haven t do so first 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to clos...

Page 23: ...eft 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen 3 ACCESS TITLE MENU Move the highlight bar to TITLE by rotating the Select Dial while in Record Standby Then press it to display the TITLE Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is...

Page 24: ...creen 2 rotate the Select Dial to NEXT and press it To go back to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Dial to BACK and press it If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 4 MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE TITLE DATE TIME DISP or...

Page 25: ...es to 16x Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Adjusts focus automatically A...

Page 26: ...o 99 Factory setting is 07 Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape ...

Page 27: ...evel counter appears 5 ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image rotate the Select Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 6 To darken the image rotate the Select Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 6 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 CLOSE M...

Page 28: ...ntical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning appears NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe ...

Page 29: ...and blinks Go to step 6 To nearer subject rotate the Select Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 6 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen disppears and reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 To re adjust Manual F...

Page 30: ...hen press it The Menu Screen disap pears and the M W B Menu appears 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Move the highlight bar to the required white balance by rotating the Select Dial AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically This is the factory preset position FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN When using a video light or other similar ty...

Page 31: ...ENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper in some circumstances In such a case adjust focus manuall...

Page 32: ... the Power Switch is set to PRO and the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps 1 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU 2 ACCESS INT TIME MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to INT TIME and press it 3 SET INTERVAL TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlig...

Page 33: ...apse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected Time Lapse 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 NOTE Before performing the following steps make...

Page 34: ... forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY If a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction S ET AT VOLUNE TAPE END M 1 23 45 SP Power Switch Power lamp REW 2 Button FF 3 Button PLAY PAUSE 4 6 Button STOP 5 Button ...

Page 35: ... Then press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders P...

Page 36: ...n Once you release it normal playback resumes Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording...

Page 37: ...o the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 4 REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloadin...

Page 38: ...o cable provided Audio cable provided To Video Output To Audio Output TV VCR Connector cover To TV or VCR A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO Use the provided Video and Audio cables Connection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables open this cover Power Switch PLAY PAUSE 4 6 Button Connector cover Audio cable provided To Video Output Video cable provided VCR Recording deck TV...

Page 39: ...mum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration on pg 38 connect the camcorder and the VCR 2 PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power Switch ...

Page 40: ...ransmits the beam signal Zoom in out Z pg 14 Retake rewind Quick Review Z pg 15 Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder Self Timer Time Lapse Z pg 41 Animation Time Lapse Z pg 41 Retake forward Z pg 15 Ineffective With the camcorder s Power Switch set to PLAY Playback start Z pg 34 Stop Z pg 34 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search Z pg 34 36 Insert Editing Z pg 46 Pause Z pg 36...

Page 41: ...me indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 33 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S a...

Page 42: ...e towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 2 OPERATE VCR Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP...

Page 43: ... RM V700U s PAUSE IN connector 2 PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to PLAY 3 PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Open the cover To Audio Output To Remote PAUSE To J terminal JLIP RM V700U VCR TV Audio cable provided To PAUSE IN To Video Output Video cable provided Open ...

Page 44: ...R ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene as many as 8 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY Press CANCEL during steps 5 and 6 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there should be at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point Blank porti...

Page 45: ... on the edited tape with certain VCRs RM V700U provided with GR FX505 optional for GR FX405 FX305 Edited tape VCR Original tape camcorder Recording Start Stop Button PAUSE 6 Button STOP 5 Button Power Switch REW 2 Button Remote Sensor VCR REC STBY ON OFF Using the RM V700U it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The ...

Page 46: ...nd press PAUSE exactly at the point where the new scene should start 5 ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step 6 BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the ...

Page 47: ...it points will not be accurate If the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Protection tab i...

Page 48: ...arged Z pg 4 The power supply has not been correctly connected Z pg 5 The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult your nearest JVC dealer Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have re...

Page 49: ...de with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Gently wipe in a semicircular motion as wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily Turn the ca...

Page 50: ...50EN T Y 1 i o q u t e w 2 p Q W 3 4 5 6 y E r 7 8 0 9 R INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators ...

Page 51: ... Button Z pg 12 Power Switch Z pg 12 34 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE Z pg 4 PUSH Button Z pg 9 Connectors q DC IN Jack Z pg 5 The connectors w to r are located beneath the cover w Video Output Connector Z pg 38 e Audio Output Connector Z pg 38 r J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing Z pg 42 45 It is used...

Page 52: ...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 Z pg 29 Exposure Contr...

Page 53: ...is is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Terminals store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when swi...

Page 54: ...dust using a blower brush 5 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with ...

Page 55: ...AA size battery x 1 General Format VHS PAL standard Power source DC 6 0 V Power consumption GR FX505 light on 8 1 W light off 5 2 W GR FX405 FX305 5 2 W 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 SP 60 minutes LP 120 minute...

Page 56: ...GR FX505 GR FX405 GR FX305 Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHT 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ED Printed in Japan 0299FOV UN SN EN VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED ...

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