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JVC GR-FXM55 Instructions Manual

JVC GR-FXM55 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-FXM55
ENGLISH
GR-FXM35
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
LYT0401-001A
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  • Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-FXM55 ENGLISH GR-FXM35 INSTRUCTIONS LYT0401-001A Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • 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 ( pg.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS MAJOR FEATURES GETTING STARTED 4 – 11 Programme AE with Special Effects Power ..........4 pg. 20 – 21) • Electronic Fog Filter • ND Effect • Sepia Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/ • Twilight • Sports • Nega/Posi Removal ........6 •...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Power Marks This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose To AC outlet the most appropriate source of power. CHARGE indicator NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only the specified power supply. ●...
  • Page 5 ● 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. USING AC POWER...

  • Page 6: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal Slot 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.). REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder.

  • Page 7: Date/Time Settings

    Date/Time Settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU. •The power lamp comes on. SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. •If you decide you want to return the date and time MENU Button to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”...

  • Page 8: Tape Length Setting

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it.

  • Page 9: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Loading/Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder 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. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. PUSH Button EJECT Switch CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER...

  • Page 10: Grip Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Power Zoom Lever Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Recording Start/Stop Button Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever.

  • Page 11: Shoulder Strap Attachment

    Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet , then fold it back and thread it through the buckle . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet , making sure the strap is not twisted.

  • Page 12: Recording

    RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: LENS COVER Open/Close Ring You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 4) ● Tape Length Setting ( pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) ●...
  • Page 13 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop 25MIN recording. (Now calculating) •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 60MIN NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” and the 59MIN LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.
  • Page 14 RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( pg. 12). 90° 180° ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”...
  • Page 15 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90°...

  • Page 16: Basic Features

    RECORDING Basic Features Zooming FEATURE: Zoom in 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. OPERATION: Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
  • Page 17 21) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. It is recommended that you consult your • While the “Twilight” mode ( pg. 21) is engaged, nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video the light will not activate. light. Downloaded from:...
  • Page 18 RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 5 SEC. REC Button Picture Stabilizer FEATURE: P.STABILIZER Button PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: 1) Press P.STABILIZER. “ ”appears. To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P.STABILIZER.

  • Page 19: Advanced Features

    RECORDING Advanced Features Fade/Wipe [Ex.: Fader] Fade in 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 or when you enter Record–Standby mode. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
  • Page 20 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects Display After 2 sec. P.AE All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting : SEPIA effects is press P.AE. SELECT OPERATION MODE P.AE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. : SEPIA SELECT MODE Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on...
  • Page 21 Display Mode Display Mode 1/2000 sec. SEPIA S 1/2000 Sepia High Speed Shutter Sepia High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.) The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted Captures faster action than Sports mode. (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide ( pg.
  • Page 22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Insert The feature allows you to display the date and time on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automati- cally. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
  • Page 23 Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration on left. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
  • Page 24 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 Select Dial detailed camcorder settings. SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Switch to “PRO.”. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Menu access depends on the function you select.
  • Page 25 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Adjusts focus automatically. FOCUS AUTO Allows you to adjust focus manually ( pg. 28, 29). MANU Adjusts exposure automatically. AUTO EXPOSURE Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( pg. 27). MANU Does not display black bars.
  • Page 26 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 7). TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( pg.
  • Page 27 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen. ACCESS “EXPOSURE”...
  • Page 28 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Focus detection zone 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 29 MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen. ACCESS “FOCUS”...
  • Page 30 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. 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 31 Manual White Balance Operation White paper If the camcorder is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. SELECT OPERATION MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment ( pg.
  • Page 32 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 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.”...
  • Page 33 Animation Time-Lapse You can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion You can record sequentially at preset time spans. of movement. This function allows you to shoot a Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same you can record subtle changes over an extended object for a brief period of time.

  • Page 34: Playback Basic Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback REW (2) Button LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 FF (3) Button degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.
  • Page 35 PLAYBACK Features Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Power Zoom Lever To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”. To darken the image, turn the Dial towards “–”. Speaker Volume Control You can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power Zoom Lever.

  • Page 36: Features

    PLAYBACK Features (cont.) Power Switch Still Playback 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. This is normal. Shuttle Search FEATURE: PURPOSE:...

  • Page 37: Using The Cassette Adapter

    PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter 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 38: Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

    PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO Basic Connections Use the provided Video and Audio cables. To Video Video cable (provided) Output...
  • Page 39 Basic Connections Tape Dubbing CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS CONNECT EQUIPMENT Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Following the illustration on pg. 38, connect the camcorder and the VCR. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, Pull out the connector cover and open it.

  • Page 40: Using The Remote Control Unit

    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 (provided) makes additional recording functions possible. Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
  • Page 41 Self-Timer, Animation and FEATURE: Time-Lapse Transmitted beam effective area PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions without using the Menu Screen. OPERATION: Remote sensor Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 32 When using the remote control, be sure to point it at (“Self-Timer”), press INT.

  • Page 42: Random Assemble Editing

    9 7 9 6 FERGUSON IMPORTANT 9 8 1 2 Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and 3 3 those of many other makers, it may not work with 7 2 1 4 GRUNDIG yours or may offer limited functions.
  • Page 43 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. Open the cover. R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT...
  • Page 44 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) SELECT SCENES Remote sensor START SOURCE PLAYBACK Press PLAY, then press ON/OFF on the remote control. Make sure to point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. •The R.A.Edit counter display appears. REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
  • Page 45 Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an R.A.Edit- AV OUT Player (JVC VCR) capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be... a VCR other than JVC, or a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A.EDIT To R.A.EDIT Editing cable connector (provided)

  • Page 46: Insert Editing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing Power Switch 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. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.

  • Page 47: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing Display Audio dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape M 0 : 05 : 20 indicator (normal audio only). Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg. 46) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in microphone.

  • Page 48: 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 49 ● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power source. 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 image is out of focus. ● The dioptre needs to be adjusted ( pg.

  • Page 50: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

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  • Page 51 Picture Stabilizer Button •It is used to connect the camcorder to a device [P.STABILIZER] ........pg. 18 such as a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC Programme AE Button [P.AE] ....pg. 20 dealer. Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ....

  • Page 52: Index

    In such a case, use the optional Date/Time Display ....... pg. 22 Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems •Bright Level Indicator ......pg. 35 still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. •Speaker Volume Indicator ....pg. 35 Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...

  • Page 53: Cautions

    Charging ....10°C to 35°C Operation .... 0°C to 40°C •It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. Storage ....–10°C to 30°C ● Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.
  • Page 54 ● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immedi- ately and consult your local JVC dealer. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Dimensions : 140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories Weight : Approx. 300 g and their availability.
  • Page 56 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0399MKV Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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