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GR-FX101

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

LYT0631-001A

INSTRUCTIONS

PAL

Compact VHS

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

6 – 13

Power

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

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

... 8

Date/Time Settings

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

Tape Length Setting

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

Grip Adjustment

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

Viewfinder Adjustment

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

Shoulder Strap Attachment

.................. 13

Tripod Mounting

............................... 13

RECORDING

14 – 33

Basic Recording

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

Basic Features

................................. 16

Advanced Features

............................ 19

PLAYBACK

34 – 39

Basic Playback

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

Features

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

Using The Cassette Adapter (optional)

..... 37

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

....... 38

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

(optional)

40 – 47

Random Assemble Editing

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

Insert Editing

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

Audio Dubbing

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

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

49 – 50

INDEX

51 – 53

Indications

...................................... 51

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

........ 52

Terms

........................................... 54

CAUTIONS

55 – 56

SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Contents for GR-FX101

Page 1: ...ap Attachment 13 Tripod Mounting 13 RECORDING 14 33 Basic Recording 14 Basic Features 16 Advanced Features 19 PLAYBACK 34 39 Basic Playback 34 Features 35 Using The Cassette Adapter optional 37 Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT optional 40 47 Random Assemble Editing 42 Insert Editing 46 Audio Dubbing 47 USER MAINTENANCE 48 TROUBLESHOOTING 49 50 INDEX 51 53 Indicat...

Page 2: ...y packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries 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 ...

Page 3: ...g the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T ...

Page 4: ... for clock operation Cable Adapter REMEMBER The Logical Choice PAL The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR Programme AE with Special Effects pg 20 21 Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Twilight Sports Nega Posi 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Menu Adjustment pg 24 25 26 Picture Stabilizer pg 18 Digital Hyper Zoom pg 16 Zoom in Zoom out ...

Page 5: ...tional pg 37 1 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover 2 Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details pgs 14 15 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYBACK SHOOTING 1 Sl...

Page 6: ...se it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purcha...

Page 7: ... V20U V856U When using the optional Car Battery Charger refer to the respective instruction booklet NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly 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 Battery pack BN V11...

Page 8: ...E 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 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 9: ...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 setting s...

Page 10: ...ecide 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 the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time pg 15 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected ...

Page 11: ... 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 cannot ...

Page 12: ...Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip 1 3 3 2 2 180 180 PAUSE Power Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button Set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 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 Diopter Adjustment Control until...

Page 13: ...n left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration on left 4 Tripod Mounting 1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mo...

Page 14: ...Record Standby mode The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it 3 START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start Stop Button appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Power lamp Power Switch Position According to the Power Switch position you have selected the following functions are available Power Switch Recording Start Stop Butto...

Page 15: ...nd 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 removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function pg 17 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase...

Page 16: ...er 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 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 thr...

Page 17: ... 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 and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing 3 forwards the tape and pressing 2 reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars appe...

Page 18: ...in various 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 PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes OPERATION 1 During Record Standby press 5S...

Page 19: ...til OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled 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 closing over the image like a shutter or ...

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 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 ad...

Page 21: ...en 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 pg 30 Auto Focus becomes available onl...

Page 22: ...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 pg 9 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 close the Menu Sc...

Page 23: ...t 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 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 activated If you wish to ...

Page 24: ...t 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 DATE TIME see respective pages FOCUS pg 28 29 EXPOSURE pg 27 TITLE pg 23 DATE TIME DISP pg 22 DATE TIME pg 9 If you select WIDE D ZOOM TELE ...

Page 25: ...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 Allows you to adjust focus manually pg 28 29 Adjusts ex...

Page 26: ...actory 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 whose ...

Page 27: ...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 MENU S...

Page 28: ...dentical 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 wip...

Page 29: ...inks 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 Focus r...

Page 30: ...ce press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit In 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 rea...

Page 31: ...ress 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 type of...

Page 32: ...CREEN 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 manually 墌 p...

Page 33: ... can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure 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 S...

Page 34: ... sure that The Power Switch is set to PRO The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode The recording mode is set to SP 1 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU 2 SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS 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 The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to...

Page 35: ...ress 2 to rewind or 3 to fast 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 OFF then to PLAY If a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction Power Switch Power lamp Rewind 2 Button Fast Forward 3 Button Play Pause 4 6 Button Stop 5 Button T...

Page 36: ...s 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 EFFECT Butt...

Page 37: ...t 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 or playback press 5...

Page 38: ...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 on left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloadin...

Page 39: ...nector use the provided cable adapter To Video Output To Audio Output TV VCR Connector cover To TV or VCR To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors Use the provided Audio Video cable Connection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables open this cover Power Switch Play Pause 4 6 Button Connector cover To Video Output A V cable provided VCR Recording deck TV To Audio Output To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connector...

Page 40: ... to its minimum 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 P...

Page 41: ...ide the holder back in until you hear a click Read the caution concerning lithium batteries 墌 pg 2 Buttons 1 PAUSE IN Connector 2 Infrared beam transmitting window 3 MBR SET Button 4 INT TIME Button SELF TIMER Button 5 REC TIME Button ANIM Button 6 FF Button 7 REW Button 8 PAUSE Button 9 PLAY Button 0 START STOP Button VISS Button ZOOM T W Buttons VCR CTL Button A DUB Button STOP Button INSERT But...

Page 42: ...rol until the Rec Time 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 ord...

Page 43: ...d point the remote 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 cont...

Page 44: ...AMCORDER Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PLAY 3 PREPARE VCR Turn the VCR 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 optional VCR TV Audio Video cable provided If your TV VCR has t...

Page 45: ... 7 REGISTER 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 B...

Page 46: ...P on the remote control does not start editing 12 END AUTOMATIC EDITING When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press ON OFF When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 on page 43 MAKE CON NECTIONS ke...

Page 47: ...ce press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit In 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 rea...

Page 48: ...nters the Audio Dub Standby mode 4 END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit 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 T...

Page 49: ...NS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 3 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 5 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise Remove Close button LENS COVER Open Close Ring EJECT Set to OFF BATTERY RELEASE NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine ...

Page 50: ...rged 墌 pg 6 The power supply has not been correctly connected 墌 pg 7 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 rem...

Page 51: ...on 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 This is normal while recording ...

Page 52: ...er 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 墌 pg 29 Exposure Control Level Counter 墌...

Page 53: ...52EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators E R 3 4 5 t Q e 6 7 9 8 0 W 1 u i y r w q 2 o p ...

Page 54: ...witch BATTERY RELEASE 墌 pg 6 Close Button 墌 pg 11 Connectors DC IN Jack 墌 pg 7 The connectors q to e are located beneath the cover q Video Output Connector 墌 pg 38 w Audio Output Connector 墌 pg 38 e J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing 墌 pg 42 45 It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal ...

Page 55: ...High Speed Shutter Mode 墌 pg 21 I Insert Editing 墌 pg 46 Instant Titles 墌 pg 23 L Load A Tape 墌 pg 11 M Manual Focus 墌 pg 29 Menu Screen 墌 pg 25 26 N ND Effect Mode 墌 pg 21 Nega Posi Mode 墌 pg 21 P Picture Stabilizer 墌 pg 18 Power Switch Position 墌 pg 14 Programme AE With Special Effects 墌 pg 20 Provided Accessories 墌 pg 3 Q Quick Review 墌 pg 17 R Record Standby 墌 pg 14 Recording Mode 墌 pg 10 Remo...

Page 56: ...o run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vert...

Page 57: ... picture is not clear repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times 5 If the picture is still unclear consult your local JVC dealer Important Note If heads have become dirty the associated tape will also be damaged please do not use the tape again A built in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging Cleaning casset...

Page 58: ...nt Auto Manual adjustment Connectors JLIP ø3 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug Video 1 V p p 75 Ω unbalanced analogue output via Video output connector Audio 300 mV rms 1 kΩ analogue output via Audio output connector Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V856U Car Battery Charger BH V3E Compact VHS Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Remote Control Unit RM V700U Active Carr...

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