Page 1: Table Of Contents
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-FXM16 INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Power ... 6 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 8 Date/Time Settings ... 9 Recording Mode Setting ... 10 Tape Length Setting ... 10 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 11 Grip Adjustment ... 12 Viewfinder Adjustment ...
Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual •All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover.
Page 3 Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC. Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette.
Page 4: Major Features
REMEMBER Programme AE with Special Effects ( pg. 22, 23) Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Twilight Sports Nega/Posi 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter LCD Colour Monitor pg. 16) Menu Adjustment pg. 26, 27, 28) MAJOR FEATURES Picture Stabilizer ( Digital Hyper Zoom pg.
Page 5: Quick Operation Guide
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER Hook on. Push in. BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder ( battery pack in until it locks in place ( (Charging procedure, pg. 6) To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
Page 6: Getting Started
Battery pack BN-V11U, BN-V12U or BN-V20U Marks CHARGE indicator DC OUT connector Battery pack BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. BN-V12U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 10 min. BN-V20U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 50 min. Charge marker ATTENTION: Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery’s capacity.
Page 7: Using Ac Power
Hook on. Push in. BATTERY RELEASE ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. INFORMATION: VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Page 8: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
Slot Battery holder GETTING STARTED Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.).
Page 9: Date/Time Settings
MENU Button Power lamp Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH RETURN DATE TIME DATE/TIME Menu YEAR 1999 MONTH 24-hour indication TIME 22 : 50 EXIT NEXT M .
Page 10: Recording Mode Setting
MENU Button SP/LP Recording Mode Button Select Dial Viewfinder Tape length indicator Recording mode indicator Display Menu Screen NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH RETURN TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu EXIT NEXT...
Page 11: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Cassette holder Close Button EJECT Switch Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open.
Page 12: Grip Adjustment
Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”) PAUSE GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever.
Page 13: Shoulder Strap Attachment
Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration on left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet thread it through the buckle to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet , making sure the strap is not twisted. ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration on left Tripod Mounting...
Page 14: Recording
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring Power Switch EJECT Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lamp Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) Power Switch Position According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available: AUTO (Full Auto mode): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
Page 15 Tape remaining time indicator 25MIN (Now calculating) Recording Start/Stop Button DISPLAY Button STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 120MIN NOTES: When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” and the 119MIN LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder...
Page 16: Shooting While Watching The Lcd Monitor
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lamp Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
Page 17: Journalistic Shooting
Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. Interface Shooting The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. NOTE: Self-recording The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor...
Page 18: Basic Features
Zoom in Display Zoom indicator bar Zoom level indicator Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom out Zoom.
Page 19: Quick Review
FEATURE: PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. Tape is rewound for about 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start of playback.
Page 20 5 SEC. REC Button P.STABILIZER Button Display PAUSE 5 Sec. Rec mode indicator Picture stabilizer indicator RECORDING FEATURE: PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: 1) Press P.STABILIZER. “ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P.STABILIZER.
Page 21: Advanced Features
RECORDING Advanced Features [Ex.: Fader] Fade in Display After 2 sec. EFFECT MOSAIC EFFECT MOSAIC FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE (No indication) Power EFFECT Button Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Fade/Wipe These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end.
Page 22: Programme Ae With Special Effects
Display After 2 sec. P.AE : SEPIA : SEPIA SEPIA SPORTS ND : ND EFFECT FG : TWILIGHT S1/2000 NEGA/POSI P.AE Button RECORDING Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P.AE.
Page 23 Display SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide ( for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. SPORTS Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.
Page 24 Select Dial Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE S.LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN DATE TIME DISP. DATE/TIME DISP. AUTO DATE Menu DATE TIME DATE&TIME EXIT FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE S.LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN 25. 12. 99 AUTO DATE 25 .
Page 25: Instant Titles
Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE S.LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN TITLE TITLE Menu HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE S.LX...
Page 26: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
Select Dial MENU Button Display (ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) Menu Screen 1 NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH RETURN Menu Screen 2 BACK REC. TIME INT.
Page 27 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial AUTO FOCUS MANU EXPOSURE AUTO MANU WIDE S.LX NORMAL Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles ( TITLE Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DATE/TIME DISP.
Page 28 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) Allows you to set the current date and time ( DATE/TIME TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse REC TIME recording ( This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (...
Page 29: Exposure Control
Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE S.LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN EXPOSURE EXPOSURE Menu AUTO MANU EXIT Manual Exposure Screen Exposure control level counter To brighten the image – – To darken the image Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make...
Page 30: Auto Focus
Focus detection zone RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
Page 31: Manual Focus
Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE S.LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN FOCUS FOCUS Menu AUTO MANU EXIT Manual Focus Screen MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg.
Page 32: White Balance Adjustment
MENU Button Select Dial Display Menu Screen NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH RETURN M.W.B. M.W.B. Menu AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN EXIT RECORDING White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting.
Page 33 White paper Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH RETURN M.W.B. M.W.B. Menu AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN EXIT Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO.
Page 34 MENU Button Select Dial Recording Start/Stop Button Display Menu Screen 1 NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH RETURN Menu Screen 2 BACK REC. TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE RETURN INT.
Page 35 Animation You can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.
Page 36: Playback 36
Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Stop (5) Button EJECT Switch Power lamp Power Switch LCD Monitor in Retracted Position Battery pack remaining power indicator Tape counter Recording mode indicator Tape running S ET M 1 : 23 : 45 indicator 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/...
Page 37: Features
“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.
Page 38: Still Playback
Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Stop (5) Button COUNTER R/M Button Power Switch FEATURE: PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press 4/6 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback.
Page 39: Using The Cassette Adapter (Optional)
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter (optional) Compartment door Sliding latch Compact video cassette Recording safety hole Cassette Adapter (optional) Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder.
Page 40: Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing
These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Basic Connections Use the provided Audio/Video cable. Connector cover* Connection For Tape Dubbing Use the provided Audio/Video cable. Connector cover* * When connecting the cables, open this cover. PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing To Video...
Page 41 Basic Connections CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration ( If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not .
Page 42: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. The RM-V700U remote control unit (optional) makes additional recording functions possible. Lock hole RM-V700U (optional)
Page 43: Self-Timer, Animation And Time-Lapse
Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
Page 44: Random Assemble Editing
VCR CTL VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME (A) (B) PHILIPS IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. SANYO NOTES: SELECO, SHARP SONY...
Page 45: Make Connections
CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE Open PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH the cover. R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
Page 46 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) Remote sensor Power Switch PLAY IN/OUT RM-V700U (optional) 0 : 00 : 25 - - : - - : - - COUNTER 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 00 : 00 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 01 : 05 0 : 03 : 18 0 : 03 : 31...
Page 47 Original tape (camcorder) IN OUT Edited tape (VCR) MENU Button PAUSE (6) Button STOP (5) Button REW (2) Button Recording Start/Stop Button Power Switch Remote Sensor RM-V700U (optional) VCR REC STBY ON/OFF AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.
Page 48: Insert Editing
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (optional) Power Switch Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Stop ( ) Button COUNTER R/M Button Display M 0 : 12 : 34 Remote sensor START/STOP PLAY RM-V700U (optional) Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points.
Page 49: Audio Dubbing
Display Audio dubbing M 0 : 05 : 20 indicator Remote sensor Microphone PAUSE A. DUB STOP PLAY RM-V700U (optional) Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape. The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the sound from the built-in microphone.
Page 50: User Maintenance
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring BATTERY RELEASE Set to “OFF”. Close button 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.
Page 51: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer. 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 disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery;...
Page 52 After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The dioptre needs to be adjusted ( The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus ( pg.
Page 53: Index
In such a case, use the optional pg. 24 Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems pg. 37 still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. pg. 37 & ”. When the power is — does not necessarily mean that the battery pg.
Page 54: Controls, Connectors And Indicators
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 3 4 5 & t...
Page 55: Other Parts
Tripod Mounting Socket ... are located beneath the Random Assemble Editing ( such as a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal. Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.
Page 56: Terms
AC Power Adapter/Charger ... Animation Recording ... Audio Dubbing ... Auto Date Record ... Auto Focus ... Auto Shut off ... Battery Pack ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Car Battery ... Charge Marker ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Clean The Camcorder ...
Page 57: Cautions
CAUTIONS Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazard ..do not burn..
Page 58: Lcd Monitor
If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times. 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.
Page 59: Specifications
, 1.3 A , 1.8 A • Cassette Adapter C-P7U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated.

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