JVC GR-FX17EK, GR-FX17EX, GR-FX17EY, GR-FX17EZ, GR-SX170AG User Manual

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PAL

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-FXM41

GR-FX17

ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 4 ~ 8

RECORDING/PLAYBACK 9

BASIC FEATURES 9 ~ 11

MENU SETTINGS 12 ~ 15

TERMS 20

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

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

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

• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF" ( pg. 14).

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” ( pg. 2, 3) to ensure safe use of this product.

LYT1359-001B

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Battery Pack

BN-V10U

Shoulder Strap

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BNV400U

• Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/ 45/30

• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

• Cassette Adapter C-P8U

Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

A/V (Audio/Video)

Cable

AC Adapter

AP-V14E

Power Cord

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.

Lens Cap

Cable Adapter

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid 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 accordance with the following code:

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.

WARNING:

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

• 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.

IMPORTANT

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

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-V10U/ 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.)

* GR-FXM41 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

For BN- V12U (optional)

• 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.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufﬁcient space at least 10cm on all sides to allow ventilation. Do not block the ventilation holes. 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. Prevent water or liquid from entering this equipment, keep it away from wet places.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you

attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including

the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt

about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on

equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are

in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any ﬁxed cover as this may expose

dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is

unattended unless it is speciﬁcally stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for inﬁrm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or

radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as

such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for

example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER ﬁx legs

with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always ﬁt the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the ﬁxings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to

rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

—NEVER let anyone especially children push

anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Only cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder.

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

Eyepiece

GETTING STARTED

Connector Cover

6 7 5

Viewﬁnder

Speaker (GR-FXM41 only)

Microphone

During Recording During Playback

During

shooting

Keep the lens

cap attached to

the camcorder

Cassette holder

180

90¡

LCD monitor (GR-FXM41 only)

LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Indications

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Turn the gear to take up slack

Erase protection tab

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pg. 16 for “Warning Indications”

• MENU Wheel [–, +].............................  pg. 12

• BRIGHT Wheel [–, +]*........................

• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*..........

• TRACKING Wheel [–, +].....................

5- Second Recording Button...................  pg. 9

[5 SEC. REC]

Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ......................  pg. 10

•Manual Focus Button [ FOCUS] ......  pg. 9

• Time Base Corrector Button (TBC)....

Shoulder Strap Eyelets ...........................  pg. 8

Audio Output Connector [A]............  pg. 10, 11

Video Output Connector [V]............  pg. 10, 11

7 8

Battery Release Switch ..........................  pg. 6

[BATTERY RELEASE]

DC IN Connector ....................................  pg. 6

• Recording Start/Stop Button.................  pg. 9

• REFRESH Button ................................

Lock Button.............................................  pg. 6

Power Switch [ PLAY, OFF, , ] ....  pg. 9

POWER/CHARGE Lamp........................  pg. 6

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• Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F]...  pg. 10

• Fast- Forward Button [F] ......................

• Play/ Pause Button...............................  pg. 9

• Backlight Compensation Button...........

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• Stop Button [STOP]..............................  pg. 9

• Eject Button [EJECT] ...........................

)

• Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ...  pg. 10

• Quick Review Button [ R ]..........

• Rewind Button [R] ................................

Close Button ...........................................  pg. 8

Dioptre Adjustment Control.....................  pg. 8

Grip Strap ...............................................  pg. 8

Tripod Mounting Socket ..........................  pg. 8

Tape Remaining Time...........................  pg. 14

Recording Mode Indicator.....................  pg. 13

Backlight Compensation Indicator ..........  pg. 9

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pg. 14

pg. 9

pg. 10

pg. 6

pg. 9

pg. 8

pg. 10

pg. 9

Tape Length Indicator............................  pg. 15

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Zoom Indicator Bar................................  pg. 10

Zoom Level Indicator

Approximate Zoom Ratio

Recording Indicator .................................  pg. 9

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Digital Effect Indicator ...........................  pg. 12

Programme AE Indicator .......................  pg. 12

Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator................  pg. 13

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Picture Stabiliser Indicator.....................  pg. 13

• Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator...  pg. 15

• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator....................  pg. 9

Instant Title Display ...............................  pg. 14

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Date/Time Display .................................  pg. 14

Bright Level Indicator* ...........................  pg. 14

Focus Indicator........................................  pg. 9

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Exposure Control Level Counter ...........  pg. 12

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White Balance Mode Indicator ..............  pg. 13

Record-Standby Mode Indicator..............  pg. 9

: Cassette Indicator..........................  pg. 8

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TBC indicator.........................................  pg. 10

Tape Counter.........................................  pg. 15

Recording Mode Indicator (SP/ LP).......  pg. 13

Tape Running Indicator

: Playback

: Fast- Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/ Shuttle Search

: Pause

Tracking Indicator ..................................  pg. 14

VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator* ...... pg. 9

* GR-FXM41 only.

GETTING STARTED

Hook on

Push in

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Battery pack

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

Charging the Battery Pack

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 wrongly, a malfunction may occur.

Set the Power Switch # to “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet.The CHARGE lamp

When the CHARGE lamp $ stops blinking and turns off, charging is ﬁnished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

blinks to indicate charging.

To Detach The Battery Pack…

… slide BATTERY RELEASE 8 and pull out the battery pack.

Battery Pack Charging time

BN-V10U approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-V12U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 40 min. BN-V20U (optional) approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. BN-V400U (optional) approx. 5 hrs. 10 min.

Charging time is for a fully discharged battery pack.

Power Switch

To DC IN connector

. Connect

Using the Battery Pack

Perform step 1) of “Charging the Battery Pack”.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery Pack Viewﬁnder on LCD monitor on

12 1

BN-V10U 95 100 80

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

BN-V400U (optional)

1 When using GR-FXM41 2 When using GR-FX17

100 110 85

160 170 140

380 410 330

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 110V to 240V.

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can cause the camcorder to 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 CHARGE lamp discharging.

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

for over 4 seconds. The

blinks faster to indicate

• The following steps have the same function as “REFRESH” ( pg. 6).

1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no cassette inserted.

2) Set the Power Switch pressing down the Lock Button

to “ ” or “ ” while

• During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

• Charging and discharging are 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 battery pack from the camcorder, then try

may not light. Remove the

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. 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

to “PLAY”, “ ” or

“”.

• 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 BNV10U/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.

* GR-FXM41 only.

1) Set the Power Switch # to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button

2) Press the MENU Wheel Screen appears.

3) Rotate the MENU Wheel SYSTEM MENU” and press it.

4) Rotate the MENU Wheel TIME SET” and press it. The DATE/TIME SET 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

until the correct setting appears and

Wheel then press it. The setting stops blinking.

6) When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the MENU Wheel press it, to go to Menu Screen.

7) Press the MENU Wheel “3EXIT” to close the Menu Screen.

• To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and on a connected TV, see DATE/ TIME DISP. ( pg. 14) in SYSTEM MENU.

• 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.

DATE T I M2ESET

THURN

in. The TOP MENU

to select “3TO

to select “3DATE/

to select “ 3RETURN” and

in to select

200:0

6 8

2 2

24-hour indication

Date/Time Settings

GETTING STARTED

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 Refasten the Velcro strip.

GETTING STARTED

and Power Zoom Lever 3.

3 "

Velcro strip

Viewﬁnder Adjustment

Grip Adjustment

1) Set the Power Switch # to “ ” or “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button

2) Make sure the LCD monitor* is closed and locked. Pull up the viewﬁnder and adjust it manually to get the best view.

3) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control indications in the viewﬁnder are clearly focused.

* GR-FXM41 only.

PAUSE

until the

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet 5, 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 not twisted. Adjust the length.

, making sure the strap is

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

. Then

CAUTION:

Tripod Mounting

When using a tripod, be sure to extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small tripod.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1) Open the LCD monitor* fully and keep it

aligned vertically with the camera (do not tilt it). Press EJECT the cassette holder opens. Do not force open.

2) When inser ting a cassette, make sure the label is facing outward. cassette is loaded.

3) Press the Close button cassette holder until it locks in 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 record mode or detached from power source.

* GR-FXM41 only.

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for more than 2 seconds until

appears when a

to close the

Cassette holder

90¡

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Erase protection tab

+ 16 hidden pages

JVC GR-FX17EK, GR-FX17EX, GR-FX17EY, GR-FX17EZ, GR-SX170AG User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

GETTING STARTED

Charging the Battery Pack

Date/Time Settings

Grip Adjustment

Tripod Mounting