JVC GR-45 User manual
INSTRUCTIONS
(oiii(oiMovie
CAMERA-RECORDER/PLAYER
Specifically
for
th.
OR^ISE/AA
VSEG
Mffi^GRr45E/AAV5EG
Charge
Coupled
Device
✓
4UTO
FOCUS
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
JVC
GR-45E
VideoMovie.
Before
use,
read
this
instruc¬
tion
booklet
carefully
for
obtaining
the
best
results
from
your
new
unit.
Diagrams
are
on
the
reverse
side
of
this
page.
Fold
it
out
and
keep
it
opened
so
that
you
can
refer
to
the
diagrams
when
you
are
reading
this
booklet.
ENGLISH
INSTRUCTIONS.Page
1
-30
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SAFETY
preca
utions
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
this
UNIT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
This
equipment
should
be
used
with
DC
9.6
V
“only.
CAUTION:
,
.
To
prevent
electric
shocks
and
fire
hazards,
do
I
NOT
use
any
other
power
source.
Warning
on
lithium
battery
The
battery
used
in
this
device
may
present
a
«•
or
chemical
burn
hazard
if
mistreated
6
recharge,
disassemble,
heat
above
inn°r
n
0t
incinerate.
^
0r
Repalce
battery
with
Matsushita
Electri,
CR
2025;
use
of
another
battery
may
present
C
a
risk
of
fire
or
explosion.
d
•
Dispose
of
used
battery
prompty.
•
Keep
away
from
children.
•
Do
not
disassemble
and
do
not
dispose
of
j
n
fire.
The
AA-V5EG
AC
Power
Adapter/Battery
Charger
should
be
used
with
110
-
240
V'v,
50/60
Hz
only.
Caution:
To
prevent
electric
shocks
and
fire
hazards,
do
NOT
use
any
other
power
source.
IMPORTANT
(In
the
United
Kingdom)
Mains
Supply
(240
V^,
50
Hz
only)
IMPORTANT
Do
not
make
any
connection
to
the
Larger
Terminal
coded
E
or
Green.
The
wires
in
the
mains
lead
are
coloured
in
accordance
with
following
code:
/-
-
B
lue
to
N
(Neutral)
or
Black
j_Brown
to
L
(Live)
or
Red
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.
Note
We
recommend
that
you
should
disconnect
the
AC
cord
from
the
outlet.
ATTENTION:-*
The
system
select
switch
on
the
side
of
the
provided
RF
unit
RF-V3E
has
been
set
to
G
(Continental
PAL,
5.5
MHz).
CAUTION:
To
prevent
shock,
do
not
open
the
cabinet.
No
user
serviceable
parts
inside.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified
personnel.
NOTES:
•The
rating
plate
(serial
number
plate)
and
safe¬
ty
caution
of
the
main
unit
are
on
its
bottom.
•The
rating
plate
(serial
number
plate)
of
the
viewfinder
is
on
its
bottom.
•The
rating
plate
(serial
number
plate)
of
the
AC
power
adapter/battery
charger
is
on
its
bottom.
1
High
Quality
^
•
VideoMovie
is
designed
exclusively
for
the
[ViETH
video
cassette.
Only
cassettes
marked
[
VflSH
can
be
used
with
this
unit.
•
HQ
VHS
is
compatible
with
existing
VHS
equip¬
ment.
The
provided
viewfinder
is
the
VF-V45E.
Do
not
use
any
other
viewfinder
with
the
GR-45E.
This
equipment
has
been
produced
to
comply
with
Directive
number
82/499/EEC.
COPYRlGHT©1988
VICTOR
COMPANY
OF
JAPAN.
LTD.
Printed
In
Japan
PRECAUTIONS
For
safoty,
strictly
observe
tho
following
Instructions.
•
Do
not
open
the
cabinet.
•Prevent
Inflimmables,
water
and
metallic
object,
from
entering
tho
unit.
•Do
not
use
the
unit
when
there
Is
lightning
In
tho
vicinity.
Disconnect
the
power
cable
of
connected
equipment.
Avoid
using
the
unit
under
the
following
conditions:
•Places
subject
to
excessive
humidity
or
dust,
•
Near
appliances
generating
strong
magnetic
or
aloe
trie
fields
(speakers,
broadcasting
antennas,
etc.).
•
Places
subject
to
soot
or
stoam
such
os
near
a
cook¬
ing
stove.
•Places
subject
to
excessive
shock
or
vibration,
•
Near
a
television
sat
(rolling
pictures
or
howling
might
result).
•
Extremely
hot
places.
Do
not
expose
the
unit
to
high
temperatures
over
50°
C
for
long
periods.
If
the
unit
should
be
subjected
to
direct
sunlight,
or
left
in
a
closed
car
in
summer,
or
placed
near
a
heater,
the
CCD
and
the
auto-focus
sensor
may
deteriorate
and
the
cabinet
may
become
deformed.
Furthermore,
this
also
may
cause
the
transistors
and
other
elec¬
tronic
and
mechanical
parts
to
malfunction.
Remem¬
ber
the
following:
•Do
not
leave
the
unit
in
places
of
over
50
C,
•
Do
not
use
the
unit
in
places
of
over
40
C.
•Do
not
use
the
unit
in
places
of
below
0
C.
•Protect
the
unit
from
excessively
dry
or
excessively
humid
conditions
(below
35
%
or
above
80
%
humidity)
0
•For
long
storage,
select
a
place
between
-10C
and
30°C.
Take
special
care
for
protection
of
the
unit.
•Do
not
allow
the
unit
to
become
wet.
•Do
not
leave
the
unit
in
closed
cars
on
hot
summer
days.
•Take
special
care
not
to
drop
the
unit
or
strike
it
against
hard
objects.
Protect
from
shocks
during
transportation.
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not
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the
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or
other
light
source*
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period..
Although
the
CCD
l«
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■
*«*[#»>*
to
such
burn
than
«
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would
be,
caution
be
exfrciiod
when
u*lng
thl.
unit.
Met
\mpotmni
y,
thVlon.
should
he
capped
except
while
actually
.hooting.
£
Ul
f
t
Auto-focu.
requrie*
a
bit
of
consideration.
•
Do
not
touch
the
focu.
ring
while
the
auto
focus
mechanism
is
In
operation
a*
this
could
damage
the
auto-focu.
mechanl.m.
•When
a
filter
or
a
.pocial
effect
Ion.
I.
to
be
attached
to
the
end
of
the
len.,
be
sure
to
turn
power
off
or
switch
from
the
Auto-focu*
mode
to
the
Manual
mode.
NEVER
attempt
to
attach
a
filter
or
len.
while
the
auto-focu.
mechanism
it
operating
a*
thl.
will
result
In
malfunctioning.
(If
a
teleconversion
or
wide-angle
conversion
len*
ii
attached,
the
auto-
focu.
mode
cannot
be
used.)
Handle
the
unit
carefully.
•Protect
the
microphone
from
excessive
shock*.
•Do
not
carry
the
unit
by
holding
it
only
by
the
viewfinder.
2
Moisture
condensation
disenables
use
of
the
unit.
•You
have
observed
that
pouring
a
cold
liquid
into
a
glass
will
cause
drops
of
water
to
form
on
the
glass
s
outer
surface.
This
same
phenomenon
occurs
on
the
head
drum
of
a
video
recorder
when
the
recorder
is
moved
from
a
cool
place
to
a
warm
place,
after
heating
a
cold
room,
under
extremely
humid
con¬
ditions
or
in
a
place
directly
subjected
to
the
cool
air
from
an
air
conditioner.
•
Moisture
on
the
head
drum
can
cause
severe
damage
to
the
video
tape,
and
can
lead
to
internal
damage
to
the
recorder
itself.
•
If
moisture
condensation
occurs
on
the
head
drum,
a
condensation
warning
appears
in
the
counter
dis¬
play
and
the
unit
enters
the
Stop
mode,
unable
to
function.
In
such
a
case,
wait
for
a
few
hours
until
the
indicator
disappears.
Maintenance
•When
the
cabinet
is
dusty,
clean
by
gently
wiping
with
a
soft
cloth.
•Avoid
the
use
of
strong
cleaning
agents
such
as
benzine
or
alcohol
as
they
may
damage
the
cabinet.
•Cleaning
should
be
done
only
after
the
battery
pack
has
been
removed
or
other
power
units
have
been
disconnected.
Serious
malfunctioning
If
malfunctioning
occurs,
stop
using
the
unit
im¬
mediately
and
consult
your
local
JVC
dealer.
VIDEO
CASSETTES
•
The
GR-45E
employs
only
compact
video
cassettes
carrying
the
(VHSS
m
ark.
•
Recording
onto
prerecorded
tapes
automatically
erases
the
previously
recorded
video
and
audio
signals.
•
An
inverted
cassette
cannot
be
inserted.
•
D
°
not
load
and
unload
the
cassette
repeatedly
without
allowing
the
tape
to
run
at
all.
This
will
slacken
the
tape
and
thereby
damage
it.
•
Make
certain
before
loading
the
casse
tte
that
the
tape
is
not
slacke
ned.
If
there
is
any
slack,
turn
the
gear
on
the
c
assett
e
in
the
d
irection
of
the
arrow
to
take
up
slack.
•The
cassette
is
equipped
with
a
safety
tab
to
prevent
accidental
erasure.
When
the
tab
is
removed,
record¬
ing
is
impossible.
If
you
wish
to
record
on
a
cassette
whose
tab
has
been
removed,
use
adhesive
tape
to
reseal
the
slot.
•To
avoid
excessive
exposure
to
dust
and
fingerprints,
do
not
open
the
front
tape
cover.
Storage
of
cassettes
•Avoid
exposing
the
cassettes
to
direct
sunlight.
Keep
them
away
from
heaters.
•Avoid
storing
the
cassettes
in
humid
or
dusty
palces.
•
Do
not
drop
the
cassettes.
Do
not
expose
them
to
violent
vibrations
or
shocks.
•
Do
not
expose
the
cassettes
to
strong
magnetic
fields
(near
a
motor,
transformer
or
magnet).
•
Place
the
cassettes
in
cassette
cases
and
position
them
vertically.
CONTENTS
Safety
precautions
Features
Controls
and
connectors
Special
techniques
1
2
.
.
19
Backlight
compensation.
.
.
19
3
High-speed
shutter
.
.
...
.
.
19
4
4
Connection
to
a
television
for
playback
Tape
dubbing
or
editing
.
.
20
5
6
7
Dubbing
onto
a
standard
recorder.
Using
the
Master
Edit
Control
System
.
.
•
Setting
the
edit-out
point
using
counter
.
.
21
.
.
21
9
.
.
22
12
Using
the
GR-45E
as
a
video
camera
.
.
.
23
12
Charging
the
battery
pacK
.
.
•
•
.
.
24
12
Using
the
cassette
adapter
./.
.
25
13
Systems
tiexiDimy..
•
Shoe
adapter
(provided)/carrying
handle
.
.
27
15
16
.
.
27
.
.
27
17
.
.
28
17
.
29
17
18
Specifications
.
.
.
30
s
Allows
direct
playback
with
no
additional
components
necessary.
>
Ultra-compact
and
ultra-lightweight:
a
mere
1.2
kg.
-,/ocn
i/cvm
i/innn
>
Multi-speed
electronic
shutter
for
sharp,
clear
playback
of
fast-action
shots:
1/50.1/250,
1/500
and
/
■
*
Newly
developed
high-resolution
1/2"
field-storage
type
CCD
(Charge
Coupled
Device)
pickup
delivering
400-l.ne
resolution
pictures.
>
One-button
full-auto
operation
of
focus,
exposure,
and
white
balance.
>
Powerful,
two-speed
6:1
power
zoom
with
macro
function,
r
HQ
(High
Quality)
System
for
superlative
picture
quality.
>
Maximum
of
60
minutes
recording
time
on
a
single
tape
in
LP
mode
»
Double-Azimuth
8-head
system
for
quality
recording
and
playback
in
both
the
SP
and
LP
modes.
1
High-sensitivity/low-lag
design:
allows
shooting
in
light
as
low
as
10
lux.
Image
Sensing
auto-focus.
Automatic
Colour
Tracking
white
balance
with
three
preset
positions.
Backlight
compensation
button.
Audio/video
fader
linked
to
start/stop
trigger.
Large,
easy-to-read
LCD
display.
Ultra-compact
adjustable
electronic
viewfinder
(monochrome
CRT,
0.6-inch
screen)
with
diopter
control,
also
for
instant
on-the-spot
playback.
Selectable
automatic
date
recording
function.
Recordable
date/time
display.
Elapsed
recording
time
counter.
Second
recording
start/stop
button
provided
on
top
of
GR-45E.
Zero
Frame
Editing
for
noise-free,
smooth
scene
transitions.
Dubbing
mode
switch
provided
for
best
results
when
dubbing.
Selectable
quick
review
function.
One-button
recording
standby
mechanism.
Master
Edit
Control
system:
allows
control
of
both
GR-45E
and
connected
designated
VCR
using
GR-45E's
controls,
and
preroll
editing
for
edits
free
of
transition-point
gaps
and
noise.
Shuttle
Search
in
both
directions.
Unique
grip
battery
doubles
as
palm
grip,
saving
weight
and
space.
Ergonomic
design
with
palm
grip
and
finger
rest
for
trigger
control.
Trigger
alarm
informing
the
operator
with
electronic
sound
when
the
start/stop
trigger
is
operated.
Three-way
power
supply
flexibility:
battery
pack,
AC
power
adapter,
and
car
battery.
POWER
SUPPIY
SYSTEM
The
convenient
3-way
power
supply
system
gives
you
pending
on
the
application.
a
choice
of
the
most
appropriate
power
su
PP'y
unit.
dl
CAUTION
•No
function
is
available
without
power
supply.
•Do
not
use
any
power
supply
other
than
specified.
•
Never
attempt
to
use
these
power
supply
units
with
any
equipment
other
than
the
VideoMovie.
Where
AC
power
is
not
available
Use
the
battery
packs:
•
BN-V5GU
(Regular)
•BN-V6GU
(High
capacity)
•BN-V7GU
(Super
high-capacity)
Note:
The
battery
pack
has
been
kept
in
the
uncharged
state
for
shipment.
Therefore,
before
use,
be
sure
to
charge
it.
See
page
23.
Attaching
the
Battery
Pack
©Pull
down
the
battery
pack
release
lever.
©Align
the
battery
pack
over
the
outline
in
the
battery
pack
mount,
and
slide
the
battery
pack
into
place
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
®
Push
up
on
the
battery
pack
release
lever,
until
it
locks
into
place.
To
remove
the
battery
pack,
pull
down
the
battery
pack
release
lever
and
slide
out
the
battery.
With
AC
power
Use
the
provided
AA-V5EG
AC
power
adapter/batt
charger.
ery
To
AC
outlet
AA-V5EG
DC
INPUT
terminal
In
a
car
Use
the
optional
AP-P1E
car
battery
cord
or
BH-V5E
car
battery
charger.
•
Leave
the
car's
engine
idling
when
using
the
car
bat¬
tery.
(For
use
with
12
V
negative-grounded
cars
only.)
To
the
DC
INPUT
terminal
DC
plug
's
cigarette
socket
Cigarette
lighter
plug
BAS
jC
PREPARATIONS
Switch
of,
p
™
,
before
mount
.
ng
or
remov|ni
#iewfind!r
Mounting
the
viewfinder
*1
Align
the
viewfinder's
coupling
fixture
with
the
mounting
bracket
on
the
body
and
slide
the
fixture
into
the
bracket
while
pressing
the
knob.
2
Connect
the
viewfinder
cable
to
the
viewfinder
cable
connector
(EVF).
To
remove
the
viewfinder:
Pull
out
the
viewfinder
cable
and
slide
the
view¬
finder
out
of
the
bracket
while
pressing
the
knob.
Viewfinder
adjustment
Diopter
adjustment
control
The
viewfinder
lens
can
be
adjusted
to
suit
the
operator's
eyesight
by
sliding
the
diopter
adjustment
control.
Its
normal
position
is
to
the
far
left,
toward
the
cassette
compartment.
The
viewfinder
can
be
positioned
for
best
view-
ability.
It
can
slide
forward
or
back
and
can
be
tilted
up
90°.
Opening
the
eyepiece
Adjusting
the
Grip
Strap
The
viewfinder
eyepiece
can
be
opened
for
cleaning
or
better
viewability
in
playback.
^
Separate
the
Velcro
strip
to
expand
the
loop.
2
Pass
your
right
hand
through
the
loop
and
grasp
the
lens
grip.
Adjust
the
length
of
the
strap
to
suit
your
hand
size
and
refasten
the
Velcro
strip.
6
CONTROLS
AND
CONNECTORS
Refer
to
the
diagrams
on
the
fr
0n
7
foldout
page.
x
O
External
microphone
jack
(MIC)
(Page
27)
©
Exclusive
microphone
©6:1
zoom
lens
O
Auto-focus
sensor
window
Allows
light
to
enter
for
measuring
the
camera-to
subject
distance.
6
White
balance
sensor
window
Allows
light
to
enter
for
white
balance
adjustment.
©
Electronic
viewfinder
For
monitoring
scene
being
shot
or
the
playback
picture
after
recording.
Q
Dioptric
adjustment
knob
(Page
6)
©
FULL
AUTO
button
Pressing
this
button
puts
the
focus
and
white
balance
under
automatic
control
and
selects
the
^
standard
shutter
speed.
©
FOCUS
select
button
Switch
to
AUTO
for
automatic
focus,
and
switch
to
MANUAL
to
focus
manually.
©
LCD
display
SP/LP
recording
mode
indicator
Symbolic
mode
indicators
Battery
warning
FOCUS
mode
indicator
Memory
mark
Tape
counter
'FOCUS:
HCRI
MANUAL
M
W.BAL
:
tSHUTTER:
U
250
500
2225
I
mmm
Condensation
warning
SHUTTER
mode
indicator
MONITOR
indicator
White
balance
(W.BAL)
mode
indicator
Symbolic
mode
indicator
STOP:
|
REWIND:
PLAY:
FAST
FORWARD
PAUSE:
||
(STILL)
■■
REVERSE
^
SHUTTLE
^
SEARCH:
RECORD:
^
FORWARD
.
SHUTTLE
SEARCH:
RECORD
||A
PAUSE:
■
■
W
MASTER
EDIT
C0NTR0L:
Stinking
QUICK
-IIO
REVIEW
,g
lin
U^
TAPE
END
—
WARNING
SfSg
©
W.BALANCE
select
button
(Page
9)
The
white
balance
is
manually
selectable
Us
ing
this
button.
$
:
Halogen
or
tungsten
lighting.
0
:
Fluorescent
lighting.
$
:
Daylight.
©
SHUTTER
select
button
(Page
19)
©
Counter
RESET
button
(Page
14)
©
Counter
MEMORY
button
(Page
14)
©
Cassette
holder
Insert
a
VHS-C
video
cassette
for
recording
or
playback.
©
POWER
switch
(Page
9)
Slide
to
turn
the
power
on.
The
Stop
indicator
ap.
pears
on
the
LCD
display.
Slide
again
to
switch
off
power.
©
REC
standby
button
Press
to
engage
the
Recording
standby
mode.
To
start
recording,
press
the
recording
start/stop
but¬
ton
©
.
©
MONITOR
button
(Page
11)
©
QUICK
REVIEW/EDIT
button
(Page
10)
©
REW/SHUTTLE
SEARCH
button
Pressing
this
button
in
the
Stop
mode
rewinds
the
tape;
pressing
it
in
the
Play
mode
allows
fast
play¬
back
in
reverse.
©
PLAY
button
Press
to
start
playback.
©
FF/SHUTTLE
SEARCH
button
Pressing
this
button
in
the
Stop
mode
fast-forwards
the
tape;
pressing
it
in
the
Play
mode
allows
fast
playback.
©
PAUSE/STILL
button
Press
to
view
a
still
picture
during
playback
or
pause
playback.
©
STOP
button
Press
to
engage
the
Stop
mode.
©
EJECT
switch
To
open
the
cassette
holder.
©
SP/LP
recording
mode
select
switch
Set
to
SP
to
record
at
standard
tape
speed.
Set
to
LP
to
record
at
a
slower
tape
speed,
allowing
an
extended
recording
time
of
up
to
one
hour
with
a
single
cassette.
©
DUBBING
ON/OFF
switch
Normally,
set
to
OFF.
For
best
picture
quality
when
dubbing,
set
it
to
the
ON
position.
©
REMOTE
control
jack
For
connection
of
the
optional
RM-P1U
pause
re¬
mote
control
unit.
©
Earphone
jack
(PHONE)
©
AV
OUT
connector
Both
audio
and
video
signals
may
be
delivered
from
this
connector.
©
ALARM
ON/OFF
switch
Switch
to
ON
to
engage
the
trigger
alarm
system.
Switch
to
OFF
when
you
do
not
wish
to
use
this
system.
When
the
ALARM
ON/OFF
switch
is
set
to
ON,
an
electronic
alarm
beeps
when
the
Record¬
ing
start/stop
button
is
pressed
to
begin
recording.
The
electronic
alarm
beeps
twice
when
the
Re¬
cording
start/stop
button
is
pressed
for
record
pause.
This
alarm
helps
prevent
recording
errors.
©
Recording
start/stop
button
Press
this
button
in
the
Recording
Standby
mode
to
start
recording.
Pressing
it
again
re-engages
the
Recording
Standby
mode.
©
Finger
rest
Place
your
thumb
on
this
grooved
area
next
to
the
start/stop
switch
between
switch
operations.
©
Second
recording
start/stop
(SUB
TRIGGE
button
©DATE/TIME
REC
ON/OFF
button
Press
this
button
when
you
do
not
wish
to
record
the
date/time.
This
will
remove
date/time
in¬
dications
from
the
viewfinder.
Press
again
to
record
date/time.
Date/time
will
reappear
in
the
viewfinder.
©
REC
TIME
RESET
button
Press
this
button
to
reset
the
elapsed
recording
time
to
zero.
©
DISPLAY
SELECT
button
Press
this
button
to
select
the
date/time
display
and
recording
mode.
It
cycles
through
the
modes
in
the
following
order:
£
Auto
date
record
reserve
->
Date
display
Date/time
display
Time
display
The
auto-date-record
function
automatically
dis¬
plays
and
records
the
date
for
5
seconds
upon
turning
on
the
power
and
beginning
recording.
Be¬
fore
recording
begins,
this
mode
is
indicated
in
the
viewfinder
by
auto
date
record
reserve
indication
ii
_
n
©
DATE/TIME
SELECT
button
(Page
16)
Use
to
select
the
portion
of
the
clock
or
date
set¬
tings
to
be
changed.
Cycles
through
the
year,
month,
day,
hour,
and
minute
settings.
To
end
ad¬
justment,
press
once
after
selecting
the
minute
portion.
©DATE/TIME
SET
button
(Page
16)
Use
to
set
the
built-in
clock
and
date
function.
©
Viewfinder
mount
(Page
*)
Attach
the
provided
viewfinder.
©
Macro
button
nressing
this
button
for
Turn
the
zoom
ring
while
pressing
macro
shooting.
©
Manual
zoom
lever
©
Manual
focus
ring
©
Lens
hood
©
Lens
cap
Cap
the
lens
when
not
in
use.
©
Viewfinder
cable
connector
Connect
the
viewfinder
cable.
©
Power
zoom
buttons
©
REC
TIME
ON/OFF
switch
When
this
switch
is
set
to
ON,
the
'
TV
QFF
plays
the
elapsed
recording
time.
Switc
to
cancel
the
display.
Unloading
the
cassette
resets
the
display
to
"00.00".
Note
that
this
convenience
functions
only
when
camera
shooting
is
performed.
©
DC
IN
terminal
For
connection
of
the
provided
AC
power
adapter/
battery
charger,
optional
car
battery
charger
or
©
Slots
for
shoulder
strap
©
TRACKING
control
(Page
13)
Minimizes
noise
bars,
if
observed,
during
playback.
©
Lens
cap
hook
Thiskeepsthe
lens
cap
from
swinging
during
shoot¬
ing.
©Grip
strap
(Page6)
©
Grip-type
battery
mount
(Page
23)
©
Battery
pack
release
lever
(Page
5)
©
Tripod
mounting
socket
(Page
27)
©Stud
hole
©
CLOCK
BATTERY
compartment
(Page
16)
Holds
the
lithium
battery
that
powers
the
date
and
time
function.
©
BLC
button
(Page
19)
Iris
control
is
always
automatic.
For
backlight
compensation,
press
this
button.
While
it
is
being
pressed,
the
iris
is
1
-
2
f-stops
wider
than
the
automatic
setting.
©
FADER
button
(Page
15)
To
fade
out
the
picture
to
black
blank
screen,
press
this
button,
then
press
the
recording
start/
stop
button
to
start
fading
out.
To
fade
in
from
a
black
blank
screen,
press
this
button,
then
press
the
recording
start/stop
button
to
start
fading
in.
8
recording
operation
Slide
the
POWER
switch
to
turn
power
on.
Open
the
cassette
holder
by
pressing
the
EJECT
switch.
Insert
the
cassette
with
its
printed
arrow
facing
outward.
First
remove
tape
slack,
then
insert
the
cassette
correctly.
See
page
3.
Close
the
cassette
holder
by
pushing
its
center
area.
SP:
30
minutes
LP:
60
minutes
Press
the
REC
Standby
button.
The
unit
enter;
the
Recording
Standby
mode.
For
full-auto
operation,
press
the
FULL
AUTC
button.
For
manual
override,
use
the
W.
BALANCE
ant
FOCUS
buttons.
•
Press
the
W.
BALANCE
button
so
that
the
re
quired
symbol
appears
on
the
viewfinder
am
on
the
LCD
display.
#
;
when
the
subject
is
illuminated
by
a
halogei
or
tungsten
lamp.
when
the
subject
is
illuminated
by
a
fluoresen
lamp.
3$
;
when
you
shoot
in
the
daytime
outdoors.
•When
shooting
under
fluorescent
light,
always
us
the
fluorescent
light
setting
in
the
manual
whit'
balance
mode
for
best
results.
•
For
manual
focus,
press
the
FOCUS
button
sc
that
MANUAL
is
shown
on
the
LCD
display.
P
focus-aid
indicator
will
appear
in
the
viewfinder.
9
8
Determine
the
focus
and
composition
by
re¬
ferring
to
the
viewfinder
image.
For
zooming,
see
page
18.
For
date/time
recording,
see
page
16.
Press
the
start/stop
button.
•This
causes
REC
or
LP
REC
to
appear
on
the
viewfinder
screen,
showing
that
recording
is
actually
taking
place.
•
Be
careful
not
to
touch
any
buttons
inadvertent¬
ly
during
shooting.
To
stop
recording
temporarily,
press
the
start/
stop
button
once
again.
Quick
Review
function
•
If
you
want
to
review
the
end
of
the
last
recording
for
confirmation,
press
the
QUICK
REVIEW/
EDIT
button
from
the
Recording
Standby
mode;
the
tape
will
be
rewound
for
about
2
seconds
for
program
time
and
played
back
automatically
for
this
section,
after
which
it
will
stop
in
the
Record¬
ing
Standby
mode
for
the
next
shot.
To
restart
recording,
press
the
start/stop
button.
•
For
a
long
pause,
press
the
POWER
switch
to
OFF
to
save
battery
power.
•
If
the
Recording
Standby
mode
continues
for
longer
than
about
5
minutes,
the
unit
switches
itself
off
automatically.
To
restart
recording,
turn
the
power
on
and
press
the
start/stop
button.
This
makes
clean
assembled
recordings
possible
even
after
a
long
pause.
Assemble
recordings
•
Repeating
steps
9
and
11
produces
assemble
re¬
cordings.
•
If
recording
is
restarted
from
the
Stop
mode,
a
few
frames
of
the
previously
recorded
picture
is
replaced
with
a
new
recording.
To
avoid
this,
follow
the
technique
described
in
"Assemble
Recording
Technique-2"
on
page
12.
To
end
recording,
press
the
STOP
button.
•After
making
sure
that
the
tape
has
stopped,
press
the
POWER
switch
to
OFF.
Notes:
•The
TRACKING
control
should
be
at
its
center
position.
•Distortion
might
occur
when
playback
starts.
This
is
normal.
Rehearsal
If
you
wish
to
rehearse
shooting
angles,
compose
scenes,
etc.,
without
actually
recording
on
the
tape,
press
the
MONITOR
button,
instead
of
REC.
The
aimed-at
scene
will
appear
on
the
viewfinder
screen.
For
full-auto
rehearsal,
also
press
the
FULL
AUTO
button.
To
engage
the
Recording
Standby
mode
from
rehearsal,
press
the
REC
button.
To
disengage
the
Re¬
hearsal
mode,
press
the
STOP
button.
•
Rehearsal
is
possible
whether
a
cassette
is
loaded
or
not.
•With
a
cassette
loaded,
rehearsal
is
not
possible
during
rewind
or
fast
forward.
•The
power
save
circuit
does
not
function
during
rehearsal.
(For
power
save
function,
see
page
12.)
Viewfinder
Monitoring
•
Rewind
the
tape
to
a
point
from
which
you
want
to
check
the
recording.
•
Press
the
PLAY
button,
and
you
can
view
the
playback
picture
on
the
viewfinder
screen.
Notes:
•Pressing
the
PAUSE/STILL
button
during
playback
stops
the
picture
on
the
view¬
finder
screen.
•Shuttle
search
is
also
possible
in
both
directions.
Warnings
Tape-end
warning
•The
recording
indicator
blinks
on
the
viewfinder
scre
?
and
the
LCD
display
a
few
minutes
before
the
end
of
$
tape.
•When
the
end
of
the
tape
is
reached
during
recording,
^
Stop
mode
engages
automatically.
Battery
warning
Viewfinder
LCD
Display
•When
the
battery
power
is
coming
to
an
end,
a
batten
warning
indication
appears
both
in
the
viewfinder
and
tf
LCD
display.
Replace
the
battery
pack
with
a
ful
charged
one.
•After
these
indications
appear,
the
power
turns
off
aut.
matically.
In
this
state,
however
pressing
the
POWE
switch
while
holding
EJECT
switch
pressed
turns
tf
power
on
and
ejects
the
cassette.
Low-light
warning
Blinking
•
If
the
blinking
"LIGHT"
indicator
appears
on
the
viev
finder
screen,
the
amount
of
light
is
insufficient.
Increa
the
lighting.
11
POWER
SAVE
AND
TAPE
PROTECTIONCIRCUTT
•To
save
battery
power,
the
VideoMovie
(when
bat¬
tery-operated)
switches
itself
off
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
(1)
When
left
for
longer
than
5
minutes
in
the
Stop
mode.
(2)
When
left
for
longer
than
5
minutes
in
the
Re¬
cording
Standby
(Record-Pause)
mode.
•To
protect
the
tape,
the
VideoMovie
(regardless
of
whether
battery-operated
or
AC-powered)
releases
tape
tension
slightly
and
switches
itself
off
auto¬
matically
if
left
for
longer
than
5
minutes
in
the
Recording
Standby
(Record-Pause)
mode.
•
For
the
same
reason,
the
VideoMovie
enters
the
Stop
mode
and
switches
itself
off
automatically
if
left
for
longer
than
5
minutes
in
the
Still
(Play-
Pause)
mode.
Battery
operation
STOP
5
minutes
Battery/AC
operation
REC
PAUSE
POWER
OFF
5
minutes
play
pause
STOP^
POWER
OFF
(STILL)
5
minutes
ASSEMBLE
RECORDING
TECHNIQUE
-
1
(To
replace
the
battery
pack
during
recording)
I
l
f
the
battery
warning
appears
in
the
viewfinder
or
the
LCD
display
while
recording,
stop
record¬
ing
by
pressing
the
POWER
switch
to
OFF,
not
the
STOP
button.
2
R
eplace
the
battery
pack
with
a
charged
one.
3
P
ress
the
POWER
switch
to
ON.
•The
unit
will
be
in
the
Recording
Standby
mode.
4
P
ress
the
recording
start/stop
button
to
start
recording.
ASSEMBLE
RECORDING
TECHNIQUE
-
2
(To
record
onto
a
partially
recorded
tape)
I
P
lay
back
the
tape
to
a
point
where
you
wish
a
new
recording
to
start.
•
Use
the
SHUTTLE
SEARCH
button
for
faster
location.
2
P
ress
the
PAUSE/STILL
button
at
the
located
point.
•The
unit
will
enter
the
Still
mode.
3
P
ress
the
REC
button.
•The
unit
will
enter
the
Recording
Standby
mode.
4
P
ress
the
recording
start/stop
button
to
start
recording.
Note:
_
Some
picture
distortion
may
occur
at
the
transition
point.
This
is
not
due
to
any
defect
of
the
unit.
12
PLAYBACK
The
GR-45E
permits
playback
of
recorded
VHS-C
video
cassettes
For
connections
refer
to
pages
19
and
20.
Preparation
•Set
the
aerial
select
switch
of
the
RF-V3E
RF
unit
to
VIDEO
and
the
TV
receiver's
channel
selector
to
your
video
channel
(specified
AV
channel).
Connect
a
power
supply
unit.
(Battery
or
AC
opera¬
tion:
see
page
5.)
Slide
the
POWER
switch
to
ON.
Insert
a
pre-recorded
cassette.
First
remove
tape
slack,
then
insert
the
cassette
correctly.
See
page
3.
Press
the
PLAY
button.
Playback
will
start.
•The
SP/LP
switch
may
be
in
either
position.
The
SP
or
LP
mode
recording
is
automatically
detected
and
played
back
at
a
correct
speed
respectively.
•When
the
end
of
the
tape
is
reached
during
playback,
the
Rewind
mode
engages
auto-
matically.
Tracking
adjustment
If
noise
bars
appear
on
the
screen,
adjust
the
TRACKING
control.
Turn
it
slowly
in
either
direction
to
minimize
noise
bars.
After
play¬
ing
a
particular
tape,
return
the
TRACKING
control
to
the
center
position.
Shuttle
Search
Still
playback
Fast-speed
playback
in
the
forward
direction
Press
the
FF
button
in
the
Play
mode.
Playback
will
be
speeded
up
to
3
times
normal
speed
in
SP
mode,
7
times
normal
speed
in
LP
mode,
as
long
as
the
button
is
being
pressed.
Fast-speed
reverse
playback
Press
the
REW
button
in
the
play
mode.
The
tape
will
be
played
back
in
the
reverse
direction
at
3
times
normal
speed
in
SP
mode,
7
times
normal
speed
in
LP
mode,
as
long
as
the
button
is
being
pressed.
Press
the
PAUSE/STILL
button
during
playback.
The
picture
will
stop
on
the
screen.
•After
about
5
minutes
of
still
playback,
the
unit
enters
the
Stop
mode
automatically
for
tape
pro¬
tection
and
switches
itself
off.
•
Noise
may
appear
on
the
screen
during
Shuttle
Search
and
still
play
-
back.
This
is
not
due
to
any
defect
of
the
unit.
_
Counter
Memory
Function
The
GR-45E
incorporates
a
counter
memory
mechanism
which
facilitates
locating
a
specific
tape
segment.
Press
the
RESET
button
to
reset
the
counter
to
"0".
Press
the
MEMORY
button.
The
"M"
mark
will
appear.
Notes:
•The
counter
memory
func¬
tion
is
effective
in
the
Fast
Forward
mode
as
well.
•To
cancel
the
memory
func¬
tion,
press
the
MEMORY
but¬
ton.
•When
the
power
supply
unit
is
disconnected,
all
indications
on
the
LCD
display
disappear
and
the
counter
memory
function
is
cancelled.
After
recording
or
playback,
press
the
STOP
button,
then
the
REW
button.
The
tape
will
automatically
stop
at
the
counter
reading
of
around
"0".
Press
the
PLAY
button
to
start
playback.
14
SPECIAL
TECHNIQUES
Fade-in/out
The
GR-45E
is
equipped
with
an
automatic
fade
mechanism
for
allowing
smooth
fade-in
and
fade-out
with
a
black-coloured
blank
screen.
Audio
also
fades
in
sync
with
video.
Automatic
fade-in
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1
—.
Automatic
fade-out
^
Start
shooting
as
usual.
Determine
the
composition
in
the
Recording
Standby
mode
and
press
the
FADER
button
to
reserve
the
fade-in
mode.
Press
the
start/stop
button.
The
screen
will
quickly
become
black
and
recording
begins.
When
the
start/stop
button
is
released,
fade-in
will
start.
It
will
be
completed
in
5
seconds.
If
the
start/stop
button
is
not
released
when
pressed,
the
black
picture
will
remain
on
the
screen
and
be
recorded.
Fade-in-
FADER
is
displayed
in
the
viewfinder
when
fading
is
reserv-
-
ed,
and
continues
to
be
displayed
until
fading
in
or
out
is
completed.
ii
Fade-out
Press
the
FADER
button
to
reserve
the
fade-out
mode.
Press
the
start/stop
button.
Fade-out
will
start
and
be
completed
in
5
seconds.
When
completed,
Recording
standby
mode
is
entered.
If
the
start/stop
button
is
not
released
when
pressed,
the
final
black
picture
remains
on
the
screen
and
continues
to
be
recorded,
until
the
button
is
released.
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Recording
the
date/time
Battery
insertion
This
battery
powers
the
date/time
function.
1
Slide
the
cover
off
the
CLOCK
BATTERY
compartment
on
the
bottom
of
the
VideoMovie
by
pressing
lightly
on
the
section
labelled
(A)
in
the
diagram.
2.
Insert
the
provided
lithium
battery
with
the
plus
(+)
side
up.
3-
Slide
the
cover
on
until
it
clicks.
Notes:
•Switch
off
the
unit's
power
before
inserting
the
battery.
•When
the
battery
is
inserted,
the
clock
will
begin
functioning.
Battery
replacement
The
battery
lasts
for
about
one
year.
When
the
lithium
battery
warning
(
►
E)
appears
in
the
viewfinder,
this
battery
needs
to
be
replaced.
Obtain
a
new
CR
2025
lithium
battery
and
follow
the
following
procedure.
1.
Remove
the
battery
by
pressing
the
knob
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
2.
Insert
the
new
CR
2025
with
the
plus
(+)
side
up.
3.
Slide
the
cover
back
until
it
clicks.
Note:
Switch
off
the
unit's
power
before
removing
old
battery.
Replace
battery
with
Matsushita
type
CR
2025
only.
Use
of
another
battery
may
present
risk
of
fire
and
explosion.
Date/time
setting
Before
adjusting
the
date
and
time
for
the
first
time
or
finder,
indicating
the
clock
needs
to
be
set.
©Switch
the
unit's
power
on,
1.1.87
will
blink
in
the
viewfinder.
Press
MONITOR
button
to
enter
Rehearsal
mode.
®
Press
the
DATE/TIME
SELECT
button
-
the
year
blinks.
©Press
the
DATE/TIME
SET
button
to
choose
the
correct
number.
©Press
the
DATE/TIME
SELECT
button
to
select
the
next
item
to
change,
with
the
item
selected
after
replacing
the
batteries,
1.1.87
blinks
in
the
view¬
changing
in
the
following
sequence:
Year
-*
■
Month
—
Day
—
Hour
—
Minute
-
Finish
i
Adjustment
(D
Repeat
steps
©
and
©
to
set
all
items.
After
the
minute
setting
has
been
performed,
press
the
DATE/TIME
SELECT
button,
and
items
will
cease
blinking.
For
the
auto
date
record
mode,
the
auto
date
record
reserve
indicator
will
appear.
Date/time
recording
The
date,
time,
or
date
and
time
can
be
displayed
and
recorded
according
to
the
selected
mode.
Press
the
DISPLAY
SELECT
button
to
cycle
through
the
modes
in
the
following
order:
Auto
date
record
Qate
display
reserve
_
•When
the
auto-date-record
function
is
selected,
appears
in
the
viewfinder,
until
record¬
ing
begins.
As
long
as
this
function
is
chosen,
the
date
will
be
automatically
displayed
and
re¬
corded
for
about
5
seconds
following
the
first
operation
of
the
recording
start/stop
button
after
-*
■
Date/time
display
-*
Time
display
the
power
is
turned
on.
•Auto
date
record
reserve
indication
will
cease
to
be
displayed
if
the
DATE/TIME
REC
ON/OFF
button
is
set
to
OFF
unless
power
is
provided
again.
Date/time
recording
indications
Auto
date
record
31.12.87
Auto
date
record
reserved
Auto
date
record
executed
Date
display
Date/time
display
Time
display
Auto-focus
Manual
focus
-Focu*
detection
zone
•A
small
area
around
the
center
of
the
picture,
which
varies
depending
on
the
zoom
and
focus
conditions,
is
used
to
detect
focus.
(No
actual
indication
provided
on
the
screen.)
CAUTION
•
Do
not
touch
the
focus
ring
while
the
auto-focus
mechanism
is
in
operation.
•
Be
careful
not
to
cover
the
auto-focus
sensor
window,
otherwise
accurate
focusing
will
not
be
possible.
•When
not
in
use,
do
not
leave
the
VideoMovie
in
the
Autofocus
mode
with
power
on;
otherwise
light
entering
the
auto-focus
sensor
window
will
operate
the
auto-focus
mechanism,
consuming
power.
Correct
focus
may
not
be
obtained
in
the
following
situations.
In
such
cases
manual
focusing
should
be
performed
to
obtain
proper
focus.
Two
subjects
at
different
distances
overlap
in
the
same
scene.
Slanted
lines
•
•
•.
•.
•/.
8888
only.
Low
illumination
where
the
under¬
exposure
in¬
dicator
ap¬
pears
on
the
Viewfinder
screen.
Minute
patterns
or
identical
patterns
that
are
regularly
repeated.
Note:
•
If
the
lens
and/or
auto-focus
sensor
window
are
smeared
with
staint
or
blurred
with
condensation,
accurate
focusing
is
not
possible.
Keep
them
clean.
If
they
become
dirty,
wipe
with
a
piece
of
soft
cloth.
When
condensation
occurs,
dry
them
by
wiping
with
a
soft
cloth
or
wait
for
conditions
in
which
they
become
dry.
One-hour
recording
•To
record
longer
on
a
single
cassette,
use
the
LP
(Long
Play)
mode.
•
For
LP
recording,
a
higher-capacity
battery
pack
may
be
used.
•
For
worry-free
shooting,
it
is
recommended
that
you
prepare
battery
packs
for
3
or
4
times
the
length
of
time
required
for
the
intended
recording.
If
the
manual
focus
mode
is
selected,
proceed
as
follows:
(J)
Zoom
in
on
a
sub¬
ject
by
pressing
the
"T"
button.
(D
Focus
onto
it
by
turning
the
focus
ring.
(D
Determine
the
com¬
position
by
pressing
the
"W"
button.
Caution:
Convering
the
white
balance
sensor
while
manually
focusing
will
result
in
poor
colour
reproduction.
Note:
•When
you
use
the
manual
focus
mode,
be
sure
to
focus
the
lens
in
the
maximum
telephoto
position.
If
you
focus
in
on
a
certain
subject
in
the
wide-angle
position,
sharply-focused
images
cannot
be
obtained
when
zoomed
up
because
the
depth
of
field
is
re¬
duced
at
longer
focal
lengths.
FOCUS
INDICATORS
The
focus
indicators
on
the
viewfinder
screen
func¬
tion
in
the
manual
focus
mode.
Condition
Indication
Corrective
operation
Focus
point
behind
the
subject
►
Turn
the
focus
ring
clockwise
until
the
center
square
lights.
Correct
focus
■
Keep
the
focus
ring
in
the
same
position.
Focus
point
In
front
of
the
subject
<
Turn
the
focus
ring
counterclockwise
until
the
center
square
lights.
Indication
not
possible
because
of
low
contrast
JtU-
i
^
Estimate
the
sub¬
ject
distance
and
te
the
focus
ring
refer
ring
to
the
distance
scale
on
it.
17
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