JVC GR-FX60 manual

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    COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0297-001A INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN G R-FX60[...]

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    2 EN 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 T able Of Contents ( Z pg. 4, 5). • Notes appear af[...]

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    EN 3 MAJOR FEA TURES Pr ogramme AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 26, 27) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit. n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equi[...]

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    4 EN GETTING ST ARTED 6 – 13 Power ............................................................................................................ 6 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ................................................................ 8 Date/T ime Settings .........................................................................[...]

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    EN 5 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 54 – 62 Random Assemble Editing .................................................................................. 56 Insert Editing (VIDEO) ....................................................................................... 60 Insert Editing (Inser t A Still Image Fr om The Built-in Memory Onto A T ape) ...[...]

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    6 EN GETTING ST ARTED A B Power This camcorder ’ s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply . ● Use only the specified power supply . ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTER Y P ACK 1 SUPPL Y POWER Conne[...]

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    EN 7 Charge Marker A char ge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been char ged or not. T wo colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means char ged and which means dischar ged. NOTES: ● The recording time per char ge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and [...]

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    8 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Inser tion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’ s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger , etc.). 2 REMOVE BA TTER Y HOLDER Pull out the battery holder . [...]

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    EN 9 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T4 5  FINE FULL 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T4 5  FINE FULL  YE[...]

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    10 EN 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH  PICTURE SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T4 5  FINE FULL 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T6 0  FINE FULL  T3 [...]

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    EN 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. 2 INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. 3 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. NOTES: ● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. [...]

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    12 EN 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° PAUSE Grip Adjustment 1 EXP AND LOOP Separate the V elcro strip. 2 INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the V elcro strip. Power Zoom Lever Recording[...]

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    EN 13 CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder . T o prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over , do not use a small-sized tripod. Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 A TT ACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1 , then fold it back and th[...]

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    14 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 6) ● T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 12) ● V iewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg. 12) 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then insert the cas[...]

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    EN 15 60MIN 59MIN 3MIN 2MIN 1MIN 0MIN MIN 2 5 MIN 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop B utton again to stop recording. • The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use f[...]

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    16 EN 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T4 5  FINE PIN-UP 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT   4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T4 5  FINE FULL[...]

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    EN 17 FINE 1 2 30 29 1 0 NOTES: ● The remaining number of shots varies according to the selected Picture Mode. In the “ST ANDARD” mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” mode. ● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory . If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” fun[...]

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    18 EN 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T4 5  STD FULL 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE  SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T4 5  FINE  FULL S[...]

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    EN 19 NOTES: ● The picture mode’ s factory-preset is FINE. ● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory . If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” function ( Z pg. 51), then perform the “Delete” function ( Z pg. 52). ● T o store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer th[...]

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    20 EN RECORDING Basic Features P P No display (Full) (Pin-Up) 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE  SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T4 5  FINE PIN-UP 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT   4 [...]

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    EN 21 SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 T AKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT . • Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUT O” or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode. • A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the camcorder ’s built-in memory . • First there is a momentary camera shutter -type blackout to[...]

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    22 EN 1X RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) Zoom in Zoom out Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital cir cuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. OPERA TION: Zoom In Push th[...]

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    EN 23 RET AKE (R/F) Button FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. OPERA TION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n T ape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically , then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start [...]

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    24 EN DANGER n The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. n When operating, keep a distance of about 30[...]

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    EN 25 EFFECT MOSA I C MOSA I C EFFECT FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE OFF 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 or when you enter Record–Standby mode. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to "VIDEO",[...]

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    26 EN SEPIA SPORTS ND EFFECT TWILIGHT S 1/2000 NEGA /POSI FOG P. AE : S E PIA : S E PIA P. AE ND : FG : OFF ND FG RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P .AE . 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” [...]

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    EN 27 Display Mode Sepia 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 ( Z pg. 31) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. • When the Power Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, the scene is stored in black-and-white in the camcorder’s m[...]

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    28 EN FOCUS  EXPOSURE W IDE S . LX  TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP.    4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF FOCUS EXPOSURE W IDE S . LX  TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP.   4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF  AUTO DATE  DATE TIM E DATE&T I ME OFF    EXIT DA T E T I ME D I SP. [...]

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    EN 29 FOCUS  EXPOSURE W IDE S . LX  TITL E  DA T E T I ME D I SP.   4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF OFF CONGRATULATIONS       TI TLE OFF  HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT FOCUS EXPOSURE W IDE [...]

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    30 EN 4 NEX T  M . W . B .  D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF  T4 5  FINE FULL  4 BA CK REC . T IME  I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP JL I P I D NO DEMO MODE    4 RET URN OFF  OFF ON 07  OFF 4 BA CK REC . T I[...]

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    EN 31 Adjusts focus automatically . Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 34, 35). Adjusts exposure automatically. Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( Z pg. 33). Does not display black bars. Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. If a snapshot ( Z pg. 16, 20)[...]

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    32 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) DA TE/TIME T APE LENGTH* REC TIME* JLIP ID NO. T ALL Y LAMP* Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) : Factory-preset TELE MACRO PICTURE** SNAPSHOT * Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, this function will not be act[...]

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    EN 33 FOCUS  EXPOSURE  W IDE S . LX  TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP.   4 RET URN AUTO AUTO  OFF OFF  AU TO M ANU       E XIT       E X POSURE – 06 – 06 + 06 00 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you c[...]

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    34 EN 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. • When illumination i[...]

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    EN 35 FOCUS EXPOSURE W IDE S . LX  TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP.   4 RET URN AUTO  AUTO OFF OFF  AU TO M ANU       E XIT       FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before continuing[...]

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    36 EN 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO  ON OFF  T4 5  FINE FULL  AU TO : F I NE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB    EXIT       M.W.B. White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of co[...]

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    EN 37 4 N EXT  M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME  T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT  4 RET URN AUTO  ON OFF  T4 5  FINE FULL  AU TO : FIN E  : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB     EXIT       M.W.B. Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO. m[...]

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    38 EN 4 BA CK REC . T IME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP JL I P I D NO DEMO MODE    4 RET URN OFF  OFF ON 07  OFF  OFF 15S 30S 1 MIN 5 MIN    EXIT       I NT. T I ME  OFF 1 4S  1 2S 1 S  5 S    EXIT       REC T IME 15S 1S 4 [...]

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    EN 39 Animation Y ou 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 System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”. ● The Power Switch is s[...]

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    40 EN S ET AT VO LU N E T APE END M 1 : 23 : 45 VIDEO PLA YBACK Basic Playback 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. 2 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch[...]

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    EN 41 T racking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto T racking. Manual T racking is also available. 1 ACTIV A TE MANUAL TRACKING Press P .AE and EFFECT simultaneously . Then, press P .AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear . • T o return to[...]

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    42 EN VIDEO PLA YBACK Features (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y/PAUSE ( 4 / 6 ) during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y/PAUSE ( 4 / 6 ) again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. FEA TURE: Shuttle Search P[...]

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    EN 43 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. 1 INSER T BA TTER Y Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one “R6 (A[...]

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    44 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections And T ape Dubbing These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Use the provided Video and Audio cables. Basic Connections Video cable (provided) If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector , use the provided cable adapter . Audio cable (provided) [...]

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    EN 45 Basic Connections 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF ST A TUS Make sure the camcorder ’s power is off. 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 44). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 . If not . . . go to step 4 . 3 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR’s instructio[...]

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    46 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK Basic Playback Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in memory . Y ou can view the still images stored in memory , one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, a[...]

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    EN 47 D.S.C. PLA YBACK Connection NOTES: ● Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder’s built-in memory , perform the camcorder ’ s Picture Mode Setting ( Z pg. 18). The still images will be transferred from the personal computer in the selected Picture Mode. ● When transferring still images from your pers[...]

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    48 EN 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1  SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT  DELET E    4 RET URN       MENU I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1  SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E    4 RET URN       MENU D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed Adjustm[...]

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    EN 49 Mode Effect All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand ( Z pg. 50). After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 48, you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical or[...]

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    50 EN I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1  SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E    4 RET URN       MENU 01 04 03 06 02 05 EXIT < INDEX > D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen Index Y ou can view all still images stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view a[...]

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    EN 51 I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1  SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT  DELET E    4 RET URN       MENU 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images. Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and that still image cannot b[...]

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    52 EN I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1  SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E    4 RET URN       MENU SELECT  ALL        EXIT       DELETE CANCEL  ENTER              DELETE 01 04 03 06 02 05 < DELETE > NEXT Delete When the memory in which[...]

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    EN 53 01 04 03 06 02 05 < DELETE > NEXT 01 04 03 06 02 05 < INDEX > EXIT CAUTION: While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become corrupt. Never remov[...]

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    54 EN 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 @ # $ % ^ & * ! 1 2 3 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Buttons 1 P AUSE IN Connector 2 Infrared beam transmitting window 3 MBR SET Button 4 INT . TIME Button 5 REC TIME Button 6 FF Button 7 REW Button 8 P AUSE Button 9 PLA Y Button 0 SNAPSHOT Button ! ST ART/STOP Button @ VISS Button # ZOOM (T/W) Buttons $ VCR CTL Button [...]

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    EN 55 FEATURE: Self-T imer , Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions without using the Menu Screen. OPERA TION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 38 (“Self-Timer”), press INT . TIME on the remote control. Each time INT . TIME is pressed, the I[...]

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    56 EN VCR CODE LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MBR SET VCR CTL 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 A B C VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9[...]

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    EN 57 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR Connect the editing cable to the RM-V709U?[...]

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    58 EN  1 2 3 4 5  6 7 8 IN  0 : 00 : 25 0 : 03 : 18 0 : 02 : 33 0 : 04 : 11  0 : 04 : 11  0 : 01 : 13 OUT  0 : 01 : 05 0 : 03 : 31 0 : 02 : 53 -- : -- : -- COUNTER  TOTAL  1 2 3 4 5  6 7 8 IN  0 : 00 : 25 0 : 00 : 25  0 : 00 : 00 OUT  -- : -- : -- COUNTER ?[...]

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    EN 59 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 9 PREP ARE SOURCE T APE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press P AUSE . 10 ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-P AUSE MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR’ s Record-Pa[...]

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    60 EN M 0 : 12 : 34 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing (VIDEO) Y ou 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-V709U remote control unit to perform this proced[...]

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    EN 61 M 0 : 12 : 34 Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A T ape) Y ou can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's built- in memory into 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. [...]

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    62 EN M 0 : 05 : 20 e 4 Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). Perform steps 1 , 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing (VIDEO) procedure ( Z pg. 60) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone. 1 FIND EDIT -IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto whi[...]

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    EN 63 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 (batte[...]

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    64 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. Recording does not start. The tape is running, but there is no playback picture. Playback cannot be performed. Playback picture is blurred or interrupted. The counter indication is blurred during Still playback. The tape stops during fast-forward or rew[...]

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    EN 65 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SHOOTING Although the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed, a still image is not stored in the built-in memory . Self-Timer Shooting is not available. It is not possible to shoot in sucession. Although “ALL” is selected in the DELETE Menu Screen, all still images cannot be deleted. Date/Time Insert is not performed while s[...]

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    66 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators U I 1 p Q w o u r e 2 W E R 3 4 5 6 * ) ( i T t y 7 8 ! # % ^ 0 9 @ $ & Y q[...]

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    EN 67 Controls 1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 12 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring [LENS COVER] .................................... Z pg. 14 3 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] ...................... Z pg. 24 4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ....... Z pg. 16, 20 5 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ..................... Z pg. 22 6 Picture [...]

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    68 EN INDEX Indications SP NORM S INDEX 20X 30M I N T45 15S 5S 25 . 12 . 99 22 : 50 : 00 MERRY CHRISTMAS LENS COVER T APE END PAUSE F ADER 2 REC 01 FINE 12 1X 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ ( * ^ % & $ # 5 4 2 3 1 a b[...]

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    EN 69 1 Cassette W arning/ T ape Remaining Time .......................... Z pg. 15 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks. When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks whe[...]

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    70 EN 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. T o avoid hazard . . . ... do not burn. ... do not short-cir cuit the terminals. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... use only specified char gers[...]

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    EN 71 Cassettes T o properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . ... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark. ... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. ... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when insert[...]

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    72 EN About moisture condensation . . . ● Y ou may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in [...]

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    EN 73 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption light on : 8.7 W light off : 5.8 W Signal system : P AL-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette T ape speed : 23.39 mm/sec. Recording t[...]

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    G R-FX60 COPYRIGHT© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EG Printed in Japan 0299MKV * UN * SN VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN[...]