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JVC GR-FX101 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-FX101
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Power ............................................. 6
Date/Time Settings ............................. 9
Tape Length Setting ........................... 10
Grip Adjustment ............................... 12
Viewfinder Adjustment ....................... 12
Shoulder Strap Attachment .................. 13
Tripod Mounting ............................... 13
Basic Recording ................................ 14
Basic Features ................................. 16
Advanced Features ............................ 19
Basic Playback ................................. 34
Features ........................................ 35
Random Assemble Editing .................... 42
Insert Editing ................................... 46
Audio Dubbing ................................. 47
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Indications ...................................... 51
Terms ........................................... 54
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-FX101 INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 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 ...
  • 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 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. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit. HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

  • Page 4: Major Features

    REMEMBER The Logical Choice 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.

  • 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

    To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio. If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.

  • 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

    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. 22).

  • Page 10: Tape Length Setting

    MENU Button SP/LP Recording Mode Button Select Dial Viewfinder Tape length 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 M .

  • 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 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: Viewfinder Indications

    The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed. To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Quick Review

    Button 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.
  • Page 18 • 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 19: 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 20: 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 21 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 22 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 23: 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 24: 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 25 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. 22). Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.
  • Page 26 INT. TIME Lapse recording ( TALLY LAMP This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a JLIP ID NO. computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 on the camcorder for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then press it again for less than 1 second so that “M”...

  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33 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 34 RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”. 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:...

  • Page 35: Playback Basic Playback

    Press 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.

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: Using The Cassette Adapter (Optional)

    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. The C-P7U (optional) adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 41: 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.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Random Assemble Editing

    ( A ) ( B ) You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. 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.

  • Page 44: 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 the cover. PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
  • Page 45 COUNTER TOTAL 0 : 01 : 13 SELECT SCENES START SOURCE PLAYBACK Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY, then press ON/OFF on the remote control. •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 46 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 47: 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 on the camcorder for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then press it again for less than 1 second so that “M”...

  • Page 48: 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 49: User Maintenance

    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. •Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

  • Page 50: 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 51 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus ( pg. 28). 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 the power source.

  • Page 52: Index

    Appears if dirty heads are detected during recording. In such a case, use the optional Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. ” blinks (battery pg. 29 pg. 27 pg. 30 pg.

  • Page 53: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 3 4 5 & t...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Terms

    Auto Focus ... Auto Shut off ... Battery Pack ... Car Battery ... Charge Marker ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Clean The Camcorder ... Clock (Lithium) Battery ... Connections ... Date/Time Display ... Date/Time Settings ... Demonstration Mode ...

  • Page 56: Cautions

    ... vertically, in their original cases. Terminals Main Unit 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 57 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. Special Notes On Video Heads Dust and dirt on video heads 1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    •Remote Control Unit RM-V700U •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U •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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  • Page 61 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0500MKV...

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