JVC GR-FX405 user manual

User manual for the device JVC GR-FX405

Device: JVC GR-FX405
Category: Camcorder
Manufacturer: JVC
Size: 1.36 MB
Added : 10/1/2013
Number of pages: 56
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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-FX505
GR-FX405
GR-FX305
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0327-001B EN

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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 Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3). •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 . . . ..

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MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS EN EN3 3 GETTING STARTED 4 – 11 n Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 20 – 21) Power ............................................ 4 •Electronic Fog Filter Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/ •ND Effect Removal ........................................ 6 •Sepia Date/Time Settings............................. 7 •Twilight Recording Mode Setting ....................... 8 •Sports •Nega/Posi Tape Length Setting............................. 8 •1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

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GETTING STARTED 4 EN Marks Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose To AC outlet the most appropriate source of power. CHARGE indicator NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only the specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch SUPPLY POWER 1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. REFRESH indicator ATTACH BATTERY PACK 2 Align the marks and slide the ba

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EN5 Charge Marker Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. NOTES: c The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. c Charging times noted on page 4 are

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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 6 EN Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER 2 Pull out the battery holder. Battery holder INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER 3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible. RE-INSERT HOLDER 4 Slide the holder

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EN7 Date/Time Settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU. •The power lamp comes on. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. •If you decide you want to return the date and time MENU Button to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then Power lamp go to step 6. •If you want to set only the time without changing the date, g

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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. SET RECORDING MODE 1 First set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/LP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time. NOTE: If the recording mode is switched during recording, the MENU Button playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. SP/LP Re

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EN9 Cassette holder Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 1 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 3 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. NOTES: PUSH Button EJECT Switch c The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. c Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the casse

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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Grip Adjustment Power Zoom EXPAND LOOP Lever 1 Separate the Velcro strip. Recording INSERT HAND Start/Stop Button 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE 3 3 1 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER 180 180° ° 2

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EN11 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap 1 through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and 4 thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure 2 to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 3 ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4. Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socke

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RECORDING Basic Recording 12 EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 4) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 8) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 8) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 10) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 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. Power Switch EJECT Switc

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EN13 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 4 25MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop MIN (Now calculating) recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 120MIN NOTES: 119MIN c The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. c There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the 3MIN holder opens. Do not use force. c The tape remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown. 2MIN c The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder

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RECORDING Basic Features 14 EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom in PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom out Zoom. OPERATION: Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Display Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. Zoom indicator bar n The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. 1X Zoom level indic

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EN15 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n Tape 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 of playback. This is normal. RETAKE (R/F) Button FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode. 2) Press e

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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 16 EN 5 SEC. REC Button FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer P. STABILIZER Button PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: 1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears. n To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears. NOTES: c Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following condi- tions: •When shooting subjects with vertical

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EN17 FEATURE: Video Light (GR-FX505 only) PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required: OFF : Turns off the light. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch n The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on. n It is recommended to set the white bala

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RECORDING Advanced Features 18 EN SNAPSHOT Button Snapshot (GR-FX505 only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. TAKE SNAPSHOT 2 Press SNAPSHOT. If you press during Record-Standby . . . .... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. Power Switch If you press during Recording . . . .... a still image will be

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EN19 [Ex.: Fader] Fade/Wipe Fade in 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. SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Fade out ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY Display 2 MODE EFFECT After 2 sec. Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected MOSAIC and reserved. •The selected mode’s name a

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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 20 EN Display Programme AE With Special Effects P.AE After 2 sec. All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting :SEPIA effects is press P.AE. SELECT OPERATION MODE P.AE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. :SEPIA SELECT MODE 2 Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left. •The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name SEPIA disappears, and only the indication remains. The mode is activa


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