GR-FX10
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
LYT0349-001A
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
6 13
Power ............................................. 6
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 8
Date/Time Settings ............................. 9
Tape Length Setting ........................... 10
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............. 11
Grip Adjustment ............................... 12
Viewfinder Adjustment ....................... 12
Shoulder Strap Attachment .................. 13
Tripod Mounting ............................... 13
RECORDING
14 33
Basic Recording ................................ 14
Basic Features ................................. 16
Advanced Features ............................ 19
PLAYBACK
34 39
Basic Playback ................................. 34
Features ........................................ 35
Using The Cassette Adapter ................. 37
Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ....... 38
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
40 47
Random Assemble Editing .................... 42
Insert Editing ................................... 46
Audio Dubbing ................................. 47
USER MAINTENANCE
48
TROUBLESHOOTING
49 50
INDEX
51 54
Indications ...................................... 51
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 52
Terms ........................................... 54
CAUTIONS
55 56
SPECIFICATIONS
57
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informa-
tion and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Using This Instruction Manual
·All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (
cover page).
·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 (
pg. 51 54) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions (
pg. 55, 56). They contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium 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 Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo or Maxell 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:
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/Battery charger 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 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
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V12U/BN-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 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.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
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ATTENTION USERS OF
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NON-
REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, THESE BATTERIES AND PRODUCTS CAN BE
RECYCLED.
AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE,
IN AUSTRALIA, RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO:
Hagemeyer (Australasia) B.V. 5-7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia
Attn : Service Dept.
Phone : (02)750 3777
IN NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO:
Hagemeyer (NZ) Limited P.O. Box 100589 Auckland 1000
Phone : (09)415 8758
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MAJOR FEATURES
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V15EA
·Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
·Shoulder Strap
·Battery Pack
BN-V20U
· DC Cord
·Lithium Battery CR2025
x1 for clock operation
REMEMBER
Programme AE with Special
Effects (
pg. 20, 21)
Electronic Fog Filter
ND Effect
Sepia
Twilight
Sports
Nega/Posi
1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
Menu Adjustment
(
pg. 24, 25, 26)
Picture Stabilizer (
pg. 18)
Digital Hyper Zoom
(
pg. 16)
Zoom in
Zoom out
· Audio/Video
(A/V) cable
5-Sec. Recording (
pg. 18)
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B
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2
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Using the battery pack
Hook its end to the camcorder (
) and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place (
).
(Charging procedure,
pg. 6)
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
1 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY".
2 Press REW (2).
-- The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6).
-- Playback starts and the playback picture
appears.
·To stop playback, press STOP (5).
(For more details,
pg. 34)
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR
using the Cassette Adapter
pg. 37
1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to
open the lens cover.
2 Set the Power Switch to "AUTO" or "PRO.".
-- The power lamp will light and an image
will appear.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
-- Recording starts.
·To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop Button once
again.
(For more details,
pgs. 14, 15)
SUPPLY POWER
INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE
PLAYBACK
SHOOTING
1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert a video cassette.
3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
(For more details,
pg. 11)
Set to "PLAY"
PUSH Button
EJECT Switch
Hook on.
Push in.
BATTERY RELEASE
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
Set to "AUTO"
or "PRO."
Recording Start/Stop Button
REW (2) Button
PLAY/PAUSE
(4/6) Button
STOP
(5) Button