Page 1: Table Of Contents
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-FXM15 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 ... 12 Shoulder Strap Attachment ...
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 your new camcorder. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( cover page).
Page 3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger.
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
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
Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you To AC outlet choose the most appropriate source of power. NOTES: No function is available without power supply.
Page 7: Using Ac Power
The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. To DC IN jack...
Page 8: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” ( on safe handling of lithium batteries. To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the illustration when inserting/removing the battery. (cont.) pg. 2) for information...
Page 9: Date/Time Settings
“EXIT”, and press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial. NOTE: To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” pg. 24).
Page 10: Recording Mode Setting
MENU Button SP/LP Recording Mode Button Select Dial Viewfinder 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 M . W . B . AUTO D .
Page 11: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
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 be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.
Page 12: Grip Adjustment
Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set “POWER” 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
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 unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod. , then fold it back and...
Page 14: Recording
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). •The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. •The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”...
Page 15 The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed. While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
Page 16: Shooting While Watching The Lcd Monitor
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). •The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. •The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE”...
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 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 “F” forwards the tape and pressing “R” reverses it.
Page 20 • When shooting scenes with low-contrast back- Power Switch grounds. Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The “ Stabilizer cannot be used. FEATURE: PURPOSE: To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes.
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 If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting. AUTO DATE Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations: • After changing the date.
Page 25: Instant Titles
DATE TIME DISP. RETURN CONGRATULATIONS Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them over a picture as shown in the illustration on left. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
Page 26: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
“EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record mode. RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
Page 27 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. pg. 24). Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.
Page 28 INT. TIME Lapse recording ( TALLY LAMP This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer JLIP ID NO. using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.
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
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
If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.
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 Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whoever is operating the camcorder) 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.
Page 35: Start Recording
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”. NOTES: For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time- Lapse mode. Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.
Page 36: Playback 36
Press REW (2) to rewind, or FF (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 “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
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
REW (2) Button FF (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 PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback.
Page 39: Using The Cassette Adapter
Recording safety hole Cassette Adapter 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. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
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 optional Video and Audio cables. Connector cover* Connection For Tape Dubbing Use optional Video and Audio cables. Connector cover* * When connecting the cables, open this cover.
Page 41 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual. SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
Page 42: Using The Remote Control Unit
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...
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 BUTTONS VCR BRAND 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 Pressing ON/OFF clears all in- and out-points from memory. Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety. Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered in- and out-points. (cont.)
Page 47 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. ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
Page 48: Insert Editing
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control. RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then press again for less than 1 second so that “M”...
Page 49: Audio Dubbing
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode. END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP. NOTES: Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or the edit points will not be accurate.
Page 50: User Maintenance
Close and lock the LCD monitor. Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close the lens cover. Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Remove. •Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to...
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 This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode ( If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting...
Page 53: Index
20 recording. In such a case, use the optional pg. 25 Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems pg. 24 still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. pg. 37 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
Battery Pack ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Car Battery ... Charge Marker ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Clean The Camcorder ... Clock (Lithium) Battery ... Connections ... Darken The LCD Monitor ... Date/Time Display ... Date/Time Settings ...
Page 57: Cautions
... vertically, in their original cases. Main Unit Terminals 1. For safety, DO NOT ..open the camcorder’s chassis..disassemble or modify the unit..short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.
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
• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U • Remote Control Unit RM-V700U 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.

JVC GR-FXM15 Instructions Manual

Getting Started

Recording

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

Using the Remote Control Unit

User Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Index

Cautions

Specifications

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