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JVC GR-SXM947UM User's Manual

1. 39 Move The Page Back pg 30 Move The Page rope et naar aai pg 30 NE Efect ModE MEME pg 38 Nesa Posi MOOG ERA ates pg 39 eA pg 36 Padlock pg 32 Picture Mode Setting pg 16 APR HERES ERU pg 20 PUD UNAS ecce oeste Date estet re bebes pg 29 43 Playback Pos an pg 30 Playback VIDEO pg 22 Playback Special Effects pg 23 Playback ZOOM pg 51 Power Switch Position esses pg 18 Program AE With Special Effects pg 38 PROTECT MODU pg 32 pg 32 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick cd ex pg 21 29 Recording Advanced Features pg 35 48 Recording Start Stop VIDEO pg 18 19 Recording pg 28 29 Recording Format pg 12 Recording MOOG pg 14 2 pg 18 Remote Control pg 49 Mc om pg 21 Rewind The Tape esM pg 22 So pg 19 Se OOS MP pg 39 Shoulder Strap Attachment
2. pg 10 SMU BOE pg 22 pg 30 Snapshot During Playback pg 43 pg 28 43 Snapshot VIDEO Me pg 43 i pg 69 SPOS NOOO pg 38 STANDARD MOE 16 Star Mark The Setting Menus pg 31 33 Still Image Data Transfer pg 34 qe pg 22 Store A Still Image In The Built In Memory pg 28 SU OUS Nu adr pg 39 Super Lolux 1S LX aeui costae etes pg 41 Super VHS Expansion Technology pg 12 Tape pg 23 52 Dubbing pg 24 25 Tape Length Setting pg 14 pg 42 Base Conecto seurana pg 23 Time Lapse Shooting eter ttes pg 48 51 AG WANG a oe pg 23 Tripod pg 10 OTS UI IOUS pg 38 U Unload Mi pg 15 V Video Feho ENOC rM NU p pg 39 MICRO LISI e pg 21 Viewfinder Adjustment pg 10 We White Balance Adjustment pg 46 219 IOC e pg 41 OU o pg 37 Z LOANS m pg 20 When using the AC Adapter
3. for Windows ImageFolio Connection Cable How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration ENO MATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the Power Switch is set to or M and the VIDEO mode is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off DEMO MODE cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to M and press the MENU Wheel in while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it Setting Menu NOTES e When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e f you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder GETTING STARTED E GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachm
4. IF pg 24 DC IN CF pg 8 9 Digital Connector DIGITAL CF pg 34 Indicators e DSC 1 gt pg 18 22 28 30 SCHARGE CARD r pg 8 e VIDEO Lamp erre pg 18 S REP REST ESTIS pg 8 Other Parts E LCD CF pg 18 19 Shoulder Strap Eyelets F pg 10 Eyepiece Ell Battery Pack Mount pg 8 Viewfinder sss CF pg 10 33 DOO IF pg 22 Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Remote Sensor r pg 50 25 gt pg 10 Ef 2 7 2 CF pg 52 Video Light CF pg 21 Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 10 62 EN Indications During Recording O 12 pT09 S VHS REC PAUSE n CONGRATU LATIONS INDEX Indications peer 0 25 01 11 45 18 S ET T40 SP FINE 15 gt gt gt 1 NIGHT 10x gt gt Oe 021 1 CD Remaining CF pg 59 Blinks when a tape is ab
5. 12 hour indication with AM or PM ent l Date Time Settings Set the Power Switch to The VIDEO Lamp comes on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt NEXT and press it to display the next page Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIME hour minute rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTE To display the date and time the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert gt pg 47 For other notes 58 12 0000 p ooo iio H lt lt a a n MENU Wheel Power Switch Display when a VHS cassette is loaded SYSTEM MENU REC MODE SP D ZOOM 50x WIDE S VHS TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY PICTURE SNAPSHOT RETURN Menu Screen When an S VHS cassette is load
6. If Protection is removed Normal playback EXIT lt PROTECT gt oix 02 9 04 x 05 22 Normal playback D S C PLAYBACK cont Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Mode indication that image cannot be deleted 7 Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Menu appears TO PROTECT AN IMAGE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to the desired image and press it padlock mark appears on the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish to delete by accident Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select EXIT then press it twice The normal playback screen appears NOTE When the memory is initialized or corrupted even protected images are deleted If you do not want to lose important images transfer them to a PC and save them TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to the desired image and press it The ff padlock mark located above the image disappears and the image is no lon
7. tienes pg 30 6 eFade Wipe Button FADE WIPE IF pg 37 Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M pg 23 7 Program AE Button P AE CF pg 38 Memory Initialize Button CF pg 57 Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT CF pg 39 9 NIGHT ALIVE Button CF pg 36 REFRESH Button pg 8 18 22 28 30 Swich I 15 12 Close Button scene F pg 15 9 MENU Wheel CF pg 40 BRIGHT Wheel pg 18 22 30 TRACKING Wheel CF pg 23 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 28 43 15 Power Zoom Lever T W CF pg 20 e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 22 e Picture Stabilizer Button STABILIZER pg 20 e Time Base Corrector Button TBC CF pg 23 17 Power Switch 77 OFF IF pg 18 22 28 30 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 18 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE lt pg 8 Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 10 1 The connectors to are located beneath the cover Connectors S Video Output Connector IF pg 24 Audio Output Connector IF pg 24 Video Output Connector
8. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped AC Adapter Cassette Adapter e Battery Pack AP V10U VHS Playpak BN V11U C P7U Remote Control Shoulder Strap eLens Cap Unit RM V715U Sp e CD ROM e AAA R03 Battery x 2 AA R6 Battery The CD ROM contains for Remote Control Unit for Cassette Adapter the following 4 software programs e Picture Navigator Presto e Mr Photo
9. Press the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTE If you wish to dub still images recorded with the DSC Lamp lit play back the still images pg 30 31 and instead of doing the above steps 4 through 6 engage the VCR s Record mode and record them onto a tape Compartment door PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use this to play back an S VHS C VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR It is fully compatible with any S VHS VHS video cassette recorder The cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading 7 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA 6 size battery as shown then reattach the cover 2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compart ment door Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES During
10. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to or M Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Shoulder Strap Attachment Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4 Tripod Mounting 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 9090 gs lt lt ow gt gt MENU Wheel Power Switch Display CAMERA MENU Menu Sareen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO SYSTEM MENU E REC MODE SP D ZOOM 50x Mam SYSTEM MENU E gt TO CAMERA MENU REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TELE MACRO OFF TITLE LANG ENGLISH DATE TIME DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN DATE TIME DATE TIME Menu
11. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR SXM947UM SVHS H Super VHS Super VHS ET INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 3 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 16 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 17 26 VIDEO RECORDING 18 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK 22 26 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 27 34 D S C RECORDING 28 29 D S C PLAYBACK 30 34 ADVANCED FEATURES REFERENCES DETAILS 56 59 INDEX 60 63 TERMS 64 65 CAUTIONS 66 66 SPECIFICATIONS 69 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 on the cover e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index I pgs 60 63 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely
12. Picture Stabilizer pg 20 Program AE With Special Effects gt pg 38 and Digital Effects I3 pg 39 S LX in CAMERA MENU CF pg 41 Night Alive does not work when LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO or ON gt pg 21 During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended SESE REFRESH Button FADE WIPE Button e o ua 220 p anaana DSC Lamp Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button NOTE Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out ENO Fade Wipe Effects 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 Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The effect is reserved Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 second
13. important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 66 68 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE caution are on the bottom and or the back of OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color 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 V11U V12U V20U V400U battery packs 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 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 Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the AC Adapter from AC outlet ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life
14. this function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position Activated only when DSC is selected the DSC Lamp is lit If VIDEO is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit this function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position Functions listed without are available when either DSC or VIDEO is selected S VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded and S VHS is displayed when an S VHS cassette is loaded C pg 12 If a cassette is not loaded S VHS will be displayed the Menu Screen S VHS ET is preset to OFF Factory preset REFRESH Button qs 9090 C g lt lt a gt DSC Lamp SNAPSHOT Button During shooting Power Switch Display TAPE LENGTH 30 Menu Screen PICTURE STANDARD SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT Menu TAPE LENGTH T30 Menu Screen PICTURE STANDARD SNAPSHOT PIN UP RETURN FULL PIN UP Snapshot mode with no frame Pin Up mode EN 43 Snapshot 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 7 Press i
15. 1 second to select VIDEO Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TITLE and press it The TITLE Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated A UOUN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on y RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTES e The title is displayed during the VIDEO mode only and it is recorded only onto the tape e The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu AS en ANCED FEATURES dork PE Animation Before performing the following steps make sure that You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different e VIDEO is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit of the same object for a brief period of time e The Power Switch is set to e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e The recording mode is set to SP Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page Then rotate the MENU Wheel to select REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel
16. To select another still image press REW or FF again then press START STOP Insert Editing begins 3 To end Insert Editing press STOP NOTES The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only The sound is recorded from the built in microphone Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing VIDEO procedure gt pg 52 before continuing Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE on the Remote Control The Audio Dub Standby mode is engaged 2 To begin Audio Dubbing press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode 3 4 To end Audio Dubbing press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e f the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e Insert Editing and Audio Dubbin
17. Adapter near a radio O Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas O The following operation stops charging or discharging e Set the Power Switch to EY or M e Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder e Unplug the AC Adapter s power cord from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder O The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock battery runs out Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting VIDEO RECORDING lt pg 18 19 gt TBC Time Base Corrector F pg 23 When the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power O The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached O There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force O The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used O The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected I pg 14 O TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 m
18. French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in TITLE LANG in SYSTEM MENU lt gt pg 42 TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT 47 Set the Power Switch If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME DISP and press it The DATE TIME DISP Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated A UN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTES DISPLAY e The selected display can be recorded e f you do not want to record the display select the OFF mode before shooting e The date time is displayed during the VIDEO mode only and it is recorded only onto the tape AUTO DATE e Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the MENU Wheel e n this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx
19. Wheel Power Zoom Lever VOL Speaker Set to g _ 1 7 Load a tape gt pg 15 Set the Power Switch to GM If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO To start playback press M stop playback press e Press lt lt to rewind gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to GN e When the Power Switch is set to and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power e The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV CF pg 24 25 e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted e blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel towards to brighten or towards to darken The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode gt pg 41 Speaker Volume Control Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume n o
20. a cinema like wide screen effect If a snapshot I gt pg 28 43 is taken while the camcorder is the WIDE mode the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen WIDE Activated only when VIDEO is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit If DSC is selected the DSC Lamp is lit this function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position Functions listed without an asterisk are available when either DSC or VIDEO is selected CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 42m ANCED FEATURES SYSTEM MENU cont S VHS Records S VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette I pg 12 S VHS ET OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette pg 12 TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 14 DISPLAY FULL Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor viewfinder during playback or recording SIMPLE Make the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor viewfinder during recording or playback cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator I pg 62 63 PICTURE Refer to Picture Mode Setting pg 16 SNAPSHOT FULL Displayed when VIDEO the DSC Lamp is not lit gt pg 43 or DSC PIN UP the DSC Lamp is lit C pg 29 is selected M
21. are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement e This is normal e The Counter Memory Function has been activated pg 23 e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode pg 14 f you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source f you have not performed Date Time Setting x pg 11 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out e he battery pack is running low e f the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees EJECT switch does not function When DSC is selected the DSC Lamp is lit SHOOTING Although SNAPSHOT is pressed a still When the number of remaining shots available reaches image is not stored in the built in blinking it becomes impossible to take your next shot memory Perform Deleting Images function to remove some still images already stored in memory CF pg 33 It is not possible to shoot in sucession A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for approx 2 seconds after SNAPSHOT is pressed During that time it is impossible to take another shot When the still image disap
22. in again to close the Menu Screen MENU Wheel Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time e Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures Recording Start Stop Button Display REC TIME REC TIME Menu To release the Animation mode set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving INT TIME INT TIME Menu the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time Set REC TIME lt step 1 and 2 of Animation above Rotate the MENU Wheel to select INT TIME and press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired interval time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Interval time indicator 1155 Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen 1S ________ Recording time Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and indicator intervals alternate automatically To release the Time Lapse mode when is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Ti
23. in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Video Light DANGER The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 ft between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions If the remote control or cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries Remote control AAA size x 2 RM V715U Cassette adapter AA R6 size x 1 C P6U or C P7U Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can lea
24. liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions 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 camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance 1 After Use D Set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 8 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder s lens 2 Cleaning The Camcorder I CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe it gently with len
25. new ones Perform DELETE function in the Menu Screen to remove pictures you do not need I pg 33 DSC FINE 15 D S C mode indicator Remaining number of shots 60 59 1 20 Blinking Pictrue mode display FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode MULTI 4 Multi Analyzer 4 MULTI 9 Multi Analyzer 9 e 29 e Some sample images have been stored in the built in memory at the factory If you wish to delete them first remove the Protecting Images function F pg 32 then perform the Deleting Images function gt pg 33 e Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode gt pg 41 the Snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen When you shoot in a dark environment the still image will become coarse and its true colors will be lost e During the D S C recording the Zooming pg 20 Picture Stabilizer C7 pg 20 and Video Light lt pg 21 functions can be operated Still images are taken in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group When you use the LCD monitor outdoors under direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to