JVC GR-FX14 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

VHS PAL

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ENGLISH LYT0860-001B

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM58 GR-SXM48 GR-FXM383 GR-FXM38 GR-SX24

S-VHS is compatible with GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24

GR-FX14

only

Printed in Malaysia 1001MKV

*UN*

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read “PRECAUTIONS” (

 pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

•Available when the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “ ”.

•Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

•“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

•To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel

NOTES:

•When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available.

•If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder.

*Applicable models only.

@ to “ ” and press the MENU Wheel 1 in

1 to select “OFF” and press it.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Adapter

AP-V12EG, AP-V11EG or AP-V10EG

•Battery Pack BN-V11U (GR-SXM48/FXM383/ FXM38/SX24/FX14) BN-V20U (GR-SXM58)

•Power Cord

•Lens Cap

•CD-ROM (GR-SXM58 only)

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.

•Shoulder Strap

•Cable Adapter

•A/V (Audio/Video) Cable

•S-Video Cable (GR-SXM58/SXM48/ SX24 only)

•PC Connection Cable (GR-SXM58 only)

PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 Adapter 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 information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its bottom.

CAUTIONS

•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 JVC BN-V11U**/V12U/V20U/V400U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

* Applicable models only. **GR-SXM48/FXM383/FXM38/SX24/FX14 only.

CAUTIONS

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

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.

Cassettes marked However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with cassettes marked

*GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

and can be used used with this camcorder.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or

laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines,

flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

INDEX

AC Adapter.................................................................pg. 6

Animation Recording................................................pg. 21

Auto Date Record ....................................................pg. 19

Auto Focus ...............................................................pg. 18

Auto Shut Off ...........................................................pg. 11

Battery Pack.........................................................pg. 6, 26

Blue Filter Effect...................................................... pg. 24

Brighten The Image .................................................pg. 18

Brighten The LCD Monitor .......................................pg. 11

Cassette Adapter .....................................................pg. 16

Charge Marker ...........................................................pg. 6

Charging The Battery Pack ........................................pg. 6

Classic Film Effect....................................................pg. 24

Clean The Camcorder..............................................pg. 27

Connection To a VCR/TV.........................................pg. 15

Connection T o A PC .................................................pg. 16

Counter Memory ......................................................pg. 14

Darken The Image ...................................................pg. 18

Darken The LCD Monitor .........................................pg. 11

Date/Time Display....................................................pg. 19

Date/Time Settings.....................................................pg. 7

Demonstration Mode............................................pg. 1, 22

Digital Effects ...........................................................pg. 24

Digital Zoom .............................................................pg. 20

Dioptre Adjustment.....................................................pg. 8

Electronic Fog Filter Mode .......................................pg. 24

Erase Protection ........................................................pg. 8

Exposure Control .....................................................pg. 18

Fade-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 23

Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. 11

5-Second Recording Mode ......................................pg. 12

Grip Adjustment .........................................................pg. 8

High Speed Shutter Mode........................................pg. 24

Instant Titles.............................................................pg. 19

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications ..............pg. 9, 10, 17

Load A T ape ...............................................................pg. 8

Manual Focus ..........................................................pg. 18

Menu Screen....................................................pg. 18 – 22

Monotone Effect .......................................................pg. 24

Mosaic Effect ...........................................................pg. 24

ND Effect Mode........................................................pg. 24

Nega/Posi Mode ......................................................pg. 24

Night-Scope .............................................................pg. 23

Picture Stabiliser ......................................................pg. 12

Playback ..................................................................pg. 11

Playback Special Effects..........................................pg. 14

Programme AE with Special Effects ........................pg. 24

Provided Accessories................................................ pg. 2

Quick Review ...........................................................pg. 13

Recording, Advanced Features..........................pg. 23, 24

Recording, Start/Stop...............................................pg. 11

Recording Format (S-VHS/S-VHS ET) ....................pg. 20

Recording Mode.......................................................pg. 20

Record-Standby .......................................................pg. 11

Red Filter Effect .......................................................pg. 24

Retake......................................................................pg. 13

Rewind The Tape .....................................................pg. 11

Self-Recording ......................................................... pg. 11

Sepia Mode ..............................................................pg. 24

Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................pg. 8

Snapshot During Playback.......................................pg. 12

Snapshot ..................................................................pg. 12

Solarisation Effect ....................................................pg. 24

Specifications ...........................................................pg. 28

Sports Mode.............................................................pg. 24

Still Playback............................................................pg. 11

Stretch Effect ...........................................................pg. 24

Strobe Effect ............................................................pg. 24

Super LoLux (S.LX) .................................................pg. 19

Super VHS Expansion Technology .......................... pg. 20

Tape Counter ...........................................................pg. 14

Tape Dubbing...........................................................pg. 15

Tape Length Setting .................................................pg. 21

Tele Macro ...............................................................pg. 21

Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14

Time-Lapse Shooting ...............................................pg. 21

Tracking ...................................................................pg. 14

Tripod Mounting .........................................................pg. 8

Twilight Mode ...........................................................pg. 24

Unload A T ape............................................................pg. 8

Video Echo Effect.....................................................pg. 24

Video Light ...............................................................pg. 13

Viewfinder Adjustment ...............................................pg. 8

White Balance Adjustment .......................................pg. 19

Wide Mode ...............................................................pg. 20

Wipe-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 23

Zooming ...................................................................pg. 13

GETTING STARTED

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Battery pack

Power Switch

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it locks in place.

•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong

position, a malfunction may occur.

2) Set the Power Switch AC Adapter to the DC IN connector connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

3) Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The CHARGE lamp has started.

4) When the CHARGE lamp stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

... slide BATTERY RELEASE

battery pack.

Battery pack

BN-V11U* BN-V12U (optional) BN-V20U** (optional) BN-V400U (optional)

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. * GR-SXM48/FXM383/FXM38/SX24/FX14 only.

**Provided with GR-SXM58 only.

@ to “OFF”. Connect the

* blinks to indicate charging

* stops blinking but

approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 2 hrs. 20 min. approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

To DC IN connector

9, then

8 and pull out the

Charging time

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack

BN-V11U

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

BN-V400U (optional)

Viewfinder on

95 100

(50) (50)

95 100

(50) (50) 150 165

(85) (90) 360 385

(205) (210)

LCD monitor on

(45)

(45) 135

(75) 315

(190)

1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor 2 When using GR-SX24/FX14

( ):when the video light is on

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/FXM383/SX24 only)

USING AC POWER

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step

2) and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”).

•The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

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.

REFRESH:

Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before recharging or storing it for a long period of time, otherwise the battery performance will be reduced.

1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.

2) Press REFRESH REFRESH lamp discharging has started.

3) When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks.

r for over 2 seconds. The

( blinks to indicate

Charge marker helps you remember whether the battery pack has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

•During charging or discharging, the camcorder

M D T

O A

N Y M

T E

DATE/ T I ME

220

2 2

6 8 0

cannot be operated.

•Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

•When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp

* may not light. Remove the battery pack from

the camcorder, then try charging again.

•If a fully-charged battery’s operation time remains extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please purchase a new one.

•Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

•Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

•Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

•The following operation stops charging or discharging:

•Set the Power Switch

•Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC Adapter’s power cord from the

AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

•Using the optional AA-V15EG AC Power Adapter/

Charger, you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/ V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

•To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.

•Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor* is used repeatedly.

•Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

*Applicable models only.

@ to “ ”, “ ” or “ ”.

Date/Time Settings

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”.

2) Press the MENU Wheel

appears.

•You can select the language (ENGLISH or RUSSIAN) of messages in menu screens

 pg. 18, 22 “MENU LANG.” in SYSTEM

( MENU).

3) Rotate the MENU Wheel

TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display

“

SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel

select “

NEXT” and press it to display the next

page.

4) Rotate the MENU Wheel

TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears.

5) To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME”

(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel select the desired item, and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel

1 in. The Menu Screen

1 to select

1 to

1 to select “DATE/

1 to

1 until the correct setting appears and then

press it. The setting stops blinking.

6) When none of these settings (“YEAR”,

“MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the

MENU Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “

7) Press the MENU Wheel

Screen.

•To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME

 pg. 19) in CAMERA MENU.

DISP. (

•The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the date/time as necessary before you start shooting.

1 to select “EXIT”, and press it.

RETURN”.

1 in to close the Menu

24-hour indication

Grip Adjustment

1) Separate the Velcro strip.

2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button Power Zoom Lever

3. Refasten the Velcro strip.

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Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket 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.

W. Then

Viewfinder Adjustment

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ”.

2) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

o until the

180°180°

PAUSE

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet y, 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 twisted. Adjust the length.

y, making sure the strap is not

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1) Open the LCD monitor fully*. Slide EJECT t until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open.

2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. appears when a cassette is loaded.

3) Press the Close button holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD monitor*.

•Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is

still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor*.

•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 or detached from the power source.

* Applicable models only.

Cassette holder

i to close the cassette

Gear

Erase Protection tab

Turn to take up slack.

Cassette holder

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

6 7

Eyepiece

Viewfinder

180°

9!0@

Speaker (applicable models only)

180°

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

During shooting

Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder.

Cassette holder

90°

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LCD monitor (applicable models only)

Turn the gear to take up slack.

Erase protection tab

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Video light (GR-SXM58/SXM48/FXM383/SX24 only)

During Recording During Playback

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Microphone

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

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