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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-FX60
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0297-001A 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. 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 .
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MAJOR FEATURES EN3 Programme AE with Special Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 23) Effects (Z pg. 26, 27) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi Digital Hyper Zoom n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter (Z pg. 22) Zoom in Digital Still Camera Built-in (PC communication capable) (Z pg. 16 – 19, 46 – 53) Zoom out Menu Adjustment (Z pg. 30, 31, 32) Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 24) n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C ca
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CONTENTS 4 EN GETTING STARTED 6 – 13 Power............................................................................................................ 6 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ................................................................ 8 Date/Time Settings............................................................................................ 9 Tape Length Setting .......................................................................................... 10 Loading/Unl
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EN5 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
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GETTING STARTED 6 EN Marks Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you To AC outlet choose 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 REFRESH indicator 1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. ATTACH BATTERY PACK REFRESH 2 Align the marks and slid
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EN7 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 6 are
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 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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EN9 Date/Time Settings SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 MODE System Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.” , Select Switch and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. •The power lamp comes on. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. MENU Button SELECT FUNCTION 3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu Power lamp appears. •If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. System Select Switch ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears. MENU Button SET TAPE LENGTH 3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting. T30=30 m
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EN11 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 cass
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND 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. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 3 3 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER 2 180 180° °
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EN13 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure 1 to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4. 3 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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VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording 14 EN System Select Switch LENS COVER NOTE: Open/Close Ring You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 6) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 10) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 12) 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. ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE Pow
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EN15 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 25MIN 4 MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop (Now calculating) recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 60MIN NOTES: 59MIN 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 only displayed in the viewfinder as shown. 2MIN c The remaining time indicated in the viewfin
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING 16 EN LENS COVER Basic Shooting SNAPSHOT Button Open/Close Ring When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory in the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a Paint System Software programme (Z pg. 47). Select Switch A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 47, 61). MODE SELECTION SELECT OPERA
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EN17 Remaining number NOTES: of shots c The remaining number of shots varies according to the FINE 12 30 29 1 selected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” 0 mode. (Blinking) c Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory. Pictrue mode If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” display function (Z pg. 51), then perform the “Delete” function (Z pg. 52). c When the Power Switch is set to “AUTO”, it is
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D.S.C. SHOOTING (cont.) 18 EN SNAPSHOT Button FEATURE: Picture Mode Setting PURPOSE: There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder's memory: FINE and System STANDARD. FINE allows you to shoot up to approx. Select Switch 30 still images in a format based on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group). Since the quality of image is better than “STANDARD”, “FINE” is more suitable for post-production on a PC. “STANDARD” allows you to shoot up to approx. 60 still images
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EN19 NOTES: c The picture mode’s factory-preset is FINE. c Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory. If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” function (Z pg. 51), then perform the “Delete” function (Z pg. 52). c To store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk (Z pg. 47), or transfer them to a VCR connected to the camcorder and record them onto a tape. c When the remaining number indicator d
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RECORDING Basic Features 20 EN LENS COVER Snapshot SNAPSHOT Button Open/Close Ring This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape, as well as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-in memory. It is a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties, weddings and graduations. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 MODE Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the System Select Switch lens cover, and set th
