JVC GR-SXM195AS User's Manual
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1. pg 23 Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 12 H Recording Format Indicator S S ET gt pg 20 3 Tape Length Indicator EH Zoom Indicator Bar gt pg 13 Zoom Level Indicator amp Approximate Zoom Ratio EJ Recording Indicator gt pg 11 El Digital Effect Indicator gt pg 24 E Programme AE Indicator Ex pg 24 i Fade Wipe Standby Indicator gt pg 23 fH Picture Stabiliser Indicator gt pg 18 KE Interval Time Recording Time Indicator 17 pg 21 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator pg 12 KI Instant Title Display gt pg 19 H Date Time Display es gt pg 21 Kf Bright Level Indicator c pg 11 22 Focus Indicator sse gt pg 12 f Exposure Control Level Counter pg 18 E White Balance Mode Indicator E S VHS S VHS ET Recording Indicator t pg 20 E Record Standby Mode Indicator pg 11 FA Cassette Indicator sss pg 8 FA TBC Indicator pg 14 E Recording Format Indicator S S ET gt pg 20 Ej Tape Counter ssssssee I pg 14 EJ Recording Mode Indicator SP LP I pg 20 Tape Running Indicator P Playback gt gt Fas2. place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold 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 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 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button Close and lock the LCD monitor Slide BATTERY RELEASE to
3. eee I gt pg 6 D Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT I pg 24 B Programme AE Button P AE Play Pause Button ssss Retake Forward Button RETAKE F 17 pg 13 Fast Forward Button F I pg 11 D EJECT Switch F pg 8 QD CHARGE Lamp cic cents gt pg 6 REFRESH Button ssssssee gt pg 6 Fade Wipe Button FADE WIPE F pg 23 Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M s C3 pg 14 Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R t pg 13 e Quick Review Button R I pg 13 Rewind Button R inini pg 11 Stop Button STOP sss pg 11 Back Light Compensation Button BACK LIGHT ssssees F pg 12 Shoulder Strap Eyelets gt pg 8 Battery Pack Mount sssee gt pg 6 D Close Button uoo eee cs gt pg 8 Dioptre Adjustment Control pg 8 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Grip Strap sss gt pg 8 Tripod Mounting Socket gt pg 8 El Tape Remaining Time EJ Recording Mode Indicator H Digital Effect Indicator e Programme AE Indicator e Fade Wipe Standby Indicator
4. INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYT1133 001A compact vis camcorveR WVG GR SXM195AS S ism Super VHS Super VHS ET Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHTO 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD A o Printed in Japan 0103 MK UN SN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read PRECAUTIONS t pg 3 4 to ensure safe use of this product AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset e e Available when the Power Switch is set to E or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch D 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 NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e If you do not detac
5. In this case all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Remove the tape turn the unit off without removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear and turn it on again HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer E01 E06 UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions If Oo the cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being perated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or n the supplied battery pack or an optional b C 1 2 When replacing batteries read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified Be s
6. 1 Loada tape lt gt pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch D to GH while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press II D To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press gt 01 D To stop playback press IM Press lt lt D to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing lt lt or gt gt f during playback holding lt lt or down during playback continues search until released To resume normal playback press II D For VIDEO RECORDING VIDEO PLAYBACK The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in the Record Standby or Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch D to OFF then to EY m or Gam When the Power Switch is set to EY m or Gi 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 The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV lt pg 15 Connections To A TV VCR To remove the indications pg 21 DISPLAY or OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU To control the speaker volume rotate the MENU Wheel towards to turn up or towards to turn down While shooting sound is not heard from the speake
7. RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The normal screen reappears CAMERA MENU EXPOSURE Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MANUAL then press it 2 To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel Q downward To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel Q upward The exposure control level increases decreases maximum x06 STABILIZER The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification ON The Picture Stabiliser is activated Cy H appears OFF The Picture Stabiliser is disactivated W EH disappears Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake V fH appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used M W B If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically X FINE Outdoors on a sunny day X CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day amp HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or
8. Record Standby mode 2 Press lt lt D and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 1 second and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press and hold either RETAKE or to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt gt forwards the tape and pressing reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds MT HJ appears 2 Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds or set the Power Switch D to OFF and then GEM again AT HJ blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT E appears Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders TBC Time Base Corrector Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes
9. Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice
10. blinks to indicate discharging has started 3 When discharging is finished charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp D blinks pd Charge marker helps you remember whether the battery pack has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged The following steps have the same function as REFRESH F pg 6 1 Attach the battery to the camcorder with no cassette inserted 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch During charging or discharging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp D may not light Remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e If a fully charged battery s operation time remains extremely short the battery is worn out Please purchase a new one Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only i
11. mm sec LP 11 70 mm sec Recording time max SP 60 minutes LP 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Weight Approx 840 g Dimensions 113 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm W x Hx D with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 6 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Connectors Video 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analogue output via Video output connector 300 mV rms 1 KQ analogue output via Audio output connector Y 1 V p p 75 Q analogue output C 0 30 V p p 75 Q analogue output AC Adapter AC 110 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz DC11V 1A Audio S Video Power requirement Output Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U e Compact S VHS SVHSIH Cassettes SE C45 30 e Compact VHS VASIH Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability
12. position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen If it is difficult to focus on the white paper adjust focus manually pg 12 Auto Manual Focus Press the MENU Wheel Q in until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode lt pg 24 Digital Effects is activated TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles in 11 different languages Change the language in LANGUAGE in TITLE SETUP in CAMERA MENU t pg 19 f shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected TITLE SETUP Adjust the settings for TITLE SIZE When LARGE is selected the title is twice enlarged vertically more than selected NORMAL SCROLL When ON is selected the title is scrolled from right to left LANGUAGE Select the language ENGLISH CHINESE ARABIC RUSSIAN for TITLE To set SIZE SCROLL or LANGUAGE 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 SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode LP Long Play is
13. remove the battery pack Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder s lens 2 Cleaning The Camcorder D Wipe gently the exterior 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 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 Blow the lens with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely SPECIFICATIONS General S VHS VHS PAL standard DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 6 V Using battery pack Format Power source Power consumption Viewfinder on 42W LCD monitoron 47W Signal system PAL type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Colour Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette SVHSIH VASIH cassette Tape speed SP 23 39
14. then fold it back and thread it through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap is not twisted Adjust the length Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod Loading Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera do not tilt it at an angle Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open 2 Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing outward rr3 FH appears when a cassette is loaded 3 Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place Close the LCD monitor Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode or detached from the power source Cassette holder Protection tab CONTROLS CONNEC
15. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play back an S VHS C VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S VHS VHS VCR 1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA R6 size battery then reattach the cover 2 Slide the latch to open the compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door 3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back 4 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 and push up and remove the cassette During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with the S VHS function During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape Sliding Latch t tD Compartment Door Recording s l4 e E Hole j PZN Battery Cover INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions gt During J shoot
16. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Use the AC Adapter as the power supply The S Video cable connection can improve the dubbed picture quality A commercially available S Video cable is required Be sure to adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on e If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture White to To S Video Audio Output Output mee I TH T pp Yellow to Video Output Connector cover S Video cable commercially available AN cable To TV or VCR White to Audio To S Video Input Input 4 s Yellow to Video Input Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR lt Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch D to GHW while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 2 Press M D to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press IIl D again 3 Press Il D and engage the VCR s Record mode 4 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press II D
17. TORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions During i E shooting Keep the lens cap T attached to the j camcorder e Turn the gear to take up slack g Erase protection tab Microphone LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback d o ds GRRL 5 B P gt TWILIGHT uw pe oy AT Da Kaj 02 ii me S vHS REC MWBLL T1 m ly PAUSE Him ix IB O5MIN 31728 9 28 g I conc 125 12 0 BRIGHT 18 MENU Wheel 4 I pg 18 BRIGHT Wheel ssssse CF pg 11 e Speaker Volume Control VOL C pg 11 TRACKING Wheel 4 CF pg 14 Q 5 Second Recording Button I5 SEC REC iiir tirer rmn Q Power Zoom Lever T W Manual Focus Button M FOCUS 3 pg 12 Time Base Corrector Button TBC CF pg 14 Q S Video Output Connectors S pg 15 Q Audio Output Connector A pg 15 Video Output Connector V c pg 15 Q Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE F pg 6 Q DC IN Connector sss gt pg 6 D Recording Start Stop Button pg 11 D Lock Buttm aesae gt pg 11 B Power Switch S OFF EY M pg 11 B POWER Lamp
18. To activate release the TBC mode press TBC during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC FH is displayed e The TBC indicator EE turns green grey with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working and white while TBC is not operative TBC does not work during Still Playback and Shuttle Search pg 11 It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resumes after Still Playback or Shuttle Search pg 11 e If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Counter Memory Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter EI resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press IM B then 4 The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press M D to start playback The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable the counter memory function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears Connections To A TV VCR 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR If using both TV and VCR connect the VCR output to the TV input 3 Turn on all units
19. atteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused INDEX A N AC AQaDpter ttti renta etes etant pg 6 ND Effect Mode mes pg 24 Animation Recording esses pg 21 Nega Posi Mode eres pg 24 Auto Date Record eee een pg 21 p Aus Mei Ba REN aa i Picture Stabiliser ettet ttn pg 18 Playback vases pg 11 B Playback Special Effects pg 14 Backlight Compensation sesssss pg 12 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 24 Battery Pack pg 6 26 Provided Accessories ssssssssss pg 2 Blue Filter Effect pg 24 Q Brighiten The Image acne ens pg 18 Brighten The LCD Monitor pg 11 22 QUICK REVIEW ioiei itte bcne ten a Dn pg 13 C R Recordi
20. e a tape length I pg 9 17 DATE TIME DISP Makes the date time appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor set DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU first lt pg 7 The selected display will be recorded If you do not want to record the display select OFF before shooting e In the AUTO DATE mode the camcorder records the date for about 5 seconds when recording is initiated after the date is changed a cassette is loaded or AUTO DATE is selected The date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded OSD OUTPUT ON On screen indications are displayed OFF On screen indications are turned off except Date Time Instant Title and Warning Indication REC TIME You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief selected period of time Animation REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired recording time and press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected To use this function it is recommended that SCROLL in TITLE SETUP i pg 18 19 be set to OFF INT TIME You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time Time Lapse REC MODE should be set to SP Plea
21. emove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater in dusty places such as a beach 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks
22. et 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 6 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see DATE TIME DISP F pg 21 in SYSTEM MENU The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock battery runs out Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting 24 hour indication Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 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 1 Set the Power Switch D to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 2 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused PAUSE Shoulder Strap Attachment Thread the strap through the eyelet
23. h the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Power Cord e Cassette Adapter Lens Cap Battery Pack C P7U BN V11U Qmm e AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter A V Audio Video Cable NOTE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS f Oz To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet SVSH Vus CAUTIONS lf you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter shut it down and unplug it immediately Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself 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 f
24. he Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press MJ FOCUS 4 appears 3 To focus on a distant subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward appears and blinks To focus on a close subject rotate the MENU Wheel downward gt appears and blinks 4 To cancel the Manual Focus press M FOCUS 44 disappears and the Auto Focus is applied When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer A or amp will blink Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T to zoom in or W to zoom out e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 12 Auto Manual Focus then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator Ell amp moves during zoom Once the zoom level indiator Edl reaches the top all magnification from that point is through digital processing When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM pg 20 to OFF in SYSTEM MENU Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the
25. ing Keep the lens cap attached to the T camcorder Turn the gear to take up slack DI Erase protection tab Microphone LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback 120MIN EWS ET T30p 4 7 5 feo S ET_ SP gt E LeS TWILIGHT i id n PhD u reri e M 9 ts 02 ii E S VHS REC mwe 1r H 3 PAUSE H 1X E 55MIN e 128 g EII CONGRATULAT I ONS 12 03 11 45 Il 25 VOLUME _ gt pg 25 for BE Mate ler UTI EM cr MENU SETTINGS 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages To go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel Q to select gt TO CAMERA MENU and press it REC MODE D ZOOM S LX WIDE S VHS TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY DATE TIME DI gt RETURN 3 Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting 4 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
26. ity recording and playback With some tapes better picture quality may not be obtained even with S VHS ET recording It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained lf the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point lt is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS VCR Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR e S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes To avoid on screen noise do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly lf the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise use a cleaning cassette TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used T30 30 minutes T45 45 minutes T50 50 minutes T60 60 minutes Tape remaining time E is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected DISPLAY FULL Makes all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor viewfinder during playback or recording SIMPLE Makes the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor viewfinder during recording or playback O3 tape remaining tim
27. lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic In this mode the Auto Focus i pg 12 and S LX pg 20 may not work 2 S1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode The Screen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press DIGIFECT D repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT D repeatedly until OFF appears d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look CE B FILTER Recorded scenes have a bluish tint cE R FILTER Recorded scenes have a reddish tint SOLARI The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting 334 NEGA POSI The colours of a picture are reversed E MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself Vertical white lines appear when shooting a
28. more economical providing twice the recording time e If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point D ZOOM Zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50X or 700X digital magnification When set to OFF only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function S LX MAX To record a subject in a darkly lit environ ment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment WIDE When set to ON black bars will be recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect S VHS S VHS ET ON With an S VHS cassette S appears and the camcorder records in S VHS With a VHS cassette S ET appears and the camcorder records with S VHS picture quality which is called Super VHS ET Expansion Technol ogy S VHS REC appears during recording OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cas sette JVC EHG Extra High Grade tapes are recom mended for superior results Use S VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important Scenes as it enables higher qual
29. n the CHARGE lamp D stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE Q and pull out the battery pack Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U optional Charging time approx 1 hr 40 min approx 1 hr 40 min approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 5 hrs 10 min BN V20U optional BN V400U optional Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN V11U 90 80 BN V12U optional 90 80 BN V20U optional BN V400U optional USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder I step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction REFRESH Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before recharging or storing it for a long period of time otherwise the battery performance will be reduced 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Press REFRESH for over 2 seconds The POWER lamp
30. n well ventilated areas The following operation stops charging or discharging Set the Power Switch D to GH BY 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 Using the optional AA V15 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Switch D to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU Wheel Q in The Menu Screen appears You can select the language ENGLISH CHINESE or ARABIC used in all messages displayed on screen i pg 18 22 MENU LANG in SYSTEM MENU 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel Q to select gt NEXT and press it to display the next page 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears 5 To s
31. ng Advanced Features pg 23 24 Cassette Adapter ettet 16 Charge onc EUN MER e 6 Recording Start Stop pg 11 Charging The Battery Pack pg 6 Recording Format S VHS S VHS ET pg 20 Clean The Camcorder pg 27 E id E ebore its apo n Connection To a VCR TV ssssste pg 15 Record Standby apg Counter Memoty eri tret ta en tantd pg 14 Red Filter Effect pg 24 Retake pg 13 D Rewind The Tape eere cerent pg 11 Darken Ihe Image tetra pg 18 S Darken The LCD Monitor pg 11 22 Sel R di Date Time Display n pg 21 PY g inna pg y Date Time Setiings cei iieri pg 7 Epia MOOR cedtesenciiecu P9 Demonstration Mode sese pg 1 22 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 8 Digital Effects j Solarisation Effect pg 24 Digital Zoom SPECICATION oae comer cede see t ene d pg 28 Di Agiustmen Sports MOde nne ct etate cte rest pg 24 ioptre Adjustment iiser ao ienien eni P9 8 gil Playback pg 11 E Stretch Effect pg 24 Electronic Fog Filter Mode ssssssss pg 24 Super LOLUX S LX sess pg 20 Erase Protectiori issiran inaner pg 8 Super VHS Expansion Technology pg 20 Exposure CORIFOL ce o ect citer reet pg 18 T F Tape COUhler tct eriep esda arides pg 14 Fade ln OUt erac Tape Dubbing pg 15 Fa
32. or 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 information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its bottom CAUTIONS 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 LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery packs and 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 Cassettes marked SVASI H and MiS H can be used used with this camcorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked SIVHSI When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding b
33. perform the following steps quickly within approx 1 second by each interval 1 Select LCD BRIGHT in SYSTEM MENU The BRIGHT ON message appears 2 Press the BRIGHT Wheel Q in to return to normal screen 3 Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel to display the bright level indicator If 4 Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the appropri ate brightness is reached After the BRIGHT Wheel is released the indicator soon disappears and adjustment is completed ADVANCED FEATURES Fade Wipe Effects Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out 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 To cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE repeatedly until OFF appears Bk FADER Fades in out to a black screen x MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern E SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre I SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover
34. r Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal BASIC FEATURES 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes 1 Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 2 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC fm 5S E appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically 4 To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that tm 5S F disappears e Fade Wipe pg 23 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC Backlight Compensation To quickly increase the brightness of the subject relative to the background 1 Press BACK LIGHT B during recording E is displayed and the subject is brightened 2 To cancel Backlight Compensation press BACK LIGHT again E disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes E or w Using BACK LIGHT may make the subject too bright resulting in a washed out or white image BACK LIGHT cannot be used when the manual Exposure Control mode i pg 18 is engaged Auto Manual Focus If correct focus cannot be obtained with Auto Focus use Manual Focus 1 Set t
35. rd or rewind The Counter Memory Function has been activated C pg 14 Counter Memory The date and time displays disappear If 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 The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT switch D does not function The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning high A exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator lt blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically OJ Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows recording TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached l CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs
36. se note that it is necessary to set the REC TIME Animation in SYSTEM MENU before performing the INT TIME Time Lapse function Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start Stop Button QD Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected To use this function it is recommended that SCROLL in TITLE SETUP t pg 18 19 be set to OFF TELE MACRO When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus MENU LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH CHINESE or ARABIC used in all messages displayed on screen DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch D is set to EY or M and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily Set to OFF to stop completely When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time pg 7 LCD BRIGHT To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor
37. st Forward Tape Tape Length Setting T pg 21 5 Second Recording Mode Tele Macro pg 21 G Time Base Corrector pg 14 Time Lapse Shooting pg 21 Grip Adjustment eter erereenetee P9 8 Tracking wee pg 14 H Tripod Mounting pg 8 High Speed Shutter Mode pg 24 Twilight Mode tee tees pg 24 I U Instarit THOS sis iecit rtr pg 19 Unload A Tape pg 8 L V LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 9 10 17 Viewfinder Adjustment sss pg 8 Load A Tape credat tecti pg 8 W M White Balance Adjustment sss pg 19 Manual FOCUS cecinere raise Wide Mode pg Menu Screen s Wipe In QUE cire eerte acne ttn pg 23 Monotone Effect Z Mosaic Effect ssseeeeee ZOOMING cesse co best de pg 13 GETTING STARTED Power Switch BATTERY RELEASE Switch Battery pack To DC IN connector CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Hook the end of the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it locks in place If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur 2 Set the Power Switch D to OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 3 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp D blinks to indicate charging has started 4 Whe
38. t Forward Shuttle Search 4 Rewind Shuttle Search il Pause E Tracking Indicator pg 14 E BRIGHT Bright Level Indicator CF pg 11 e VOLUME Speaker Volume Indicator pg 11 RECORDING Set REC MODE S VHS S VHS ET TAPE LENGTH and DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU C3 pg 18 22 MENU SETTINGS 1 Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch D to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button D located on the switch Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode and PAUSE HI is displayed The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be used simultaneously on this camcorder Therefore when opening the LCD monitor and tilting it upward to 180 you cannot view any image in the viewfinder however you can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button QD PEE appears while recording is in progress To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor When the Power Switch is set to m adjust LCD BRIGHT in SYSTEM MENU pg 18 22 When the Power Switch D is set to 3 or OFF this adjustment cannot be performed PLAYBACK
39. the image or a new image moves in from right to left DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene J CORNER Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner revealing the scene or wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen L1 WINDOW Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the centre of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the centre leaving a black screen Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch D to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press P AE P repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press P AE D repeatedly until OFF appears Only one mode can be engaged at a time In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light Sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights amp SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject FG FOG Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the
40. ure to install batteries in the correct direction Do not use rechargeable batteries Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions ickel metal hydride batteries Before using attery pack be sure to read the following autions To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock Terminals avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after
41. use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 10 C to 30 C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the S VHS C or VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recordedvideo and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets Vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit r
42. very bright object This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back ground and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 96 Animation or Time Lapse is not available Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated programme pg 21 REC TIME INT TIME in SYSTEM MENU The tape is running but there is no playback picture The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel e If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO Warning Indications Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The tape stops during fast forwa
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