COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
LYT0297-001A
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
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GR-FX60
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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. 4, 5).
· Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
· Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to the Index (
pgs. 66 69) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe
use of this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 70 72 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery (for clock
operation and remote control unit)
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use
of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
CAUTIONS:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from AC outlet.
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of
the main unit.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
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 view-
finder playback are possible anywhere. Use the
BN-V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge
them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power
Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion
adapter may be necessary to accommodate
different designs of AC outlets in different
countries.)
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 unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
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MAJOR FEATURES
Programme AE with Special
Effects (
pg. 26, 27)
Electronic Fog Filter
ND Effect
Sepia
Twilight
Sports
Nega/Posi
1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
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.
Digital Hyper Zoom
(
pg. 22)
Picture Stabilizer (
pg. 23)
Integrated Auto Light
(
pg. 24)
Zoom in
Zoom out
Menu Adjustment
(
pg. 30, 31, 32)
Digital Still Camera Built-in
(PC communication capable)
(
pg. 16 19, 46 53)
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GETTING STARTED
6 13
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 .............................................................................................. 13
VIDEO RECORDING
14 15
Basic Recording ............................................................................................... 14
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING
16 19
Basic Shooting ................................................................................................ 16
RECORDING
20 39
Basic Features ................................................................................................ 20
Advanced Features ........................................................................................... 25
VIDEO PLAYBACK
40 43
Basic Playback ................................................................................................ 40
Features ....................................................................................................... 41
Using The Cassette Adapter ................................................................................ 43
PLAYBACK
44 45
Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ...................................................................... 44
D.S.C. PLAYBACK
46 53
Basic Playback ................................................................................................ 46
Connection .................................................................................................... 47
Advanced Features ........................................................................................... 48
CONTENTS
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
54 62
Random Assemble Editing .................................................................................. 56
Insert Editing (VIDEO) ....................................................................................... 60
Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) ....................... 61
Audio Dubbing ................................................................................................ 62
TROUBLESHOOTING
63 65
INDEX
66 69
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ...................................................................... 66
Indications..................................................................................................... 68
CAUTIONS
70 72
SPECIFICATIONS
73
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
73
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15EG
·Cassette Adapter C-P7U
· Cable Adapter
· Battery Pack BN-V12U
·Shoulder Strap
·Remote Control
Unit RM-V709U
·PC Connection Cable x 1
·CD-ROM including two
software programmes
·Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2
(for clock operation and
remote control unit)
(for Windows®)
·Audio/Video (A/V) cable
·Editing cable
·DC Cord