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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
LYT0361-001A
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
EN
GR-FXM75


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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. 68 ­ 71) 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 72 ­ 74 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:
If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it
down and unplug it immediately. Continue using
the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these
conditions could lead to fire or electric shock.
Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair
the malfunction yourself.
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 recom-
mended 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 LCD monitor/
viewfinder 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.)
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC
Publ. 65.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately,
to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent
connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord-
ance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt -- consult a competent electrician.


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MAJOR FEATURES
Programme AE with Special
Effects (
pg. 28, 29)
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. 24)
Picture Stabilizer (
pg. 25)
Integrated Auto Light
(
pg. 26)
LCD Colour Monitor
(
pg. 16)
Zoom in
Zoom out
Menu Adjustment
(
pg. 32, 33, 34)
Digital Still Camera Built-in
(PC communication capable)
(
pg. 18 ­ 21, 48 ­ 55)


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GETTING STARTED
6 ­ 13
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 ................................................................................. 13
Tripod Mounting .............................................................................................. 13
VIDEO RECORDING
14 ­ 17
Basic Recording ............................................................................................... 14
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING
18 ­ 21
Basic Shooting ................................................................................................ 18
RECORDING
22 ­ 41
Basic Features ................................................................................................ 22
Advanced Features ........................................................................................... 27
VIDEO PLAYBACK
42 ­ 45
Basic Playback ................................................................................................ 42
Features ....................................................................................................... 43
Using The Cassette Adapter ................................................................................ 45
PLAYBACK
46 ­ 47
Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ...................................................................... 46
D.S.C. PLAYBACK
48 ­ 55
Basic Playback ................................................................................................ 48
Connection .................................................................................................... 49
Advanced Features ........................................................................................... 50
CONTENTS


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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
56 ­ 64
Random Assemble Editing .................................................................................. 58
Insert Editing (VIDEO) ....................................................................................... 62
Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) ....................... 63
Audio Dubbing ................................................................................................ 64
TROUBLESHOOTING
65 ­ 67
INDEX
68 ­ 71
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ...................................................................... 68
Indications ..................................................................................................... 70
CAUTIONS
72 ­ 74
SPECIFICATIONS
75
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
75
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15EK
·Cassette Adapter C-P7U
·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