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JVC GR-SXM195AS Camcorder User Manual

1. CF pg 25 A TBC lridicator eec I pg 14 FA Playback Special Effect Indicator I3 pg 14 E Recording Format Indicator S S ET F pg 20 E Tape Counter sss pg 14 25 EJ Recording Mode Indicator SP LP pg 20 Hi Tape Running Indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search 4 Rewind Shuttle Search W Pause S Audio Dubbing EJ Tracking Indicator sss I pg 14 E Tape Counter sessssssssss I gt pg 25 Ej BRIGHT Bright Level Indicator Us pg 11 e VOLUME Speaker Volume Indicator gt pg 11 Applicable models only 2 GR SXM87ED only 3 GR SXM67ED SX37ED only RECORDING Set REC MODE S VHS S VHS ET TAPE LENGTH and DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU C3 pg 18 21 MENU SETTINGS 1 Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch D to E or M 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 FI is displayed If you tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 degrees the viewfinder switches back on and the monitored image can be viewed both on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder so the person you shoot can view himself herself 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button REC
2. 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 batteries 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 P AG Ad amp pter ccte ritenere nee ne pg 6 Picture St biliser neces pg 12 Animation Recording pg 21 25 Playback pg 11 Audio Dubbing esses pg 25 Playback Special Effects pg 14 Auto Date Record ssssssssen pg 19 Playback Zoom pg 25 Auto FOCUS i At I dc eet eire ns pg 18 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 23 Auto Shut Off 5 95 leen d ere an incen is pg 11 Provided Accessories sssssssses pg 2 B Q Battery Pa
3. The remote control lets you set release interval time and recording time without setting REC TIME INT TIME pg 21 in SYSTEM MENU Animation Each time ANIM is pressed the recording time changes in the following order 1 48 1 28 1S 5S and no indication off Time Lapse Each time REC TIME is pressed the recording time changes in the following order 1 48 1 28 1S 5S and no indication off Each time INT TIME D is pressed the interval time changes in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and no indication off Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape Only the video signal is recorded in this mode 1 Set the Power Switch D to Gam 2 Play back the tape locate the edit out point and press PAUSE D Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press it again for less than 1 second so that M appears 3 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE D exactly at the edit in point where the new scene should start 4 While holding down INSERT D press and release PAUSE appears 5 To begin Insert Editing press START STOP D When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode To end Insert Editing press STOP During Insert Editing the original audio wil
4. 2 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 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 Applicable models only 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 40W GR SXM87ED SXM67ED only 8 7 W GR SX37ED only LCD monitor on 45W GR SXM87ED SXM67ED only Video light 3 0W Applicable models only GR SXM87ED only 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 mm sec LP 11 70 mm sec Recording time max SP 60 minutes LP 120 minute
5. 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 rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator E on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached Applicable models only PLAYBACK 1 Loada tape I pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch D to GM To start playback press I D or D To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press gt 11 D or D To stop playback press m D 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 D or gt gt during playback holding lt lt D or gt gt D down during playback continues search until released To resume normal playback press M or 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 Gm 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 s
6. focusing is not possible When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first lt pg 13 Zooming If Zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This does not occur with TELE MACRO lt pg 21 in SYSTEM MENU Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer A or amp will blink 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 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 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 Xe CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 4 HALOGEN A video light or similar type
7. 29 for BETIS E T Cs TIE MENU SETTINGS 1 Set the Power Switch to m 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 to select TO CAMERA MENU and press it lam CAMERA MENU EE gt TO SYSTEM MENU lM SYSTEM MENU E gt NEXT NE FOCUS AUTO IREC_MODE SP EXPOSURE AUTO D ZOOM 50x M W B AUTO WIDE OFF S LX MAX S VHS ON TITLE TAPE LENGTH T30 DATE TIME DISP DISPLAY FULL OSD OUTPUT ON RETURN 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 gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The normal screen reappears CAMERA MENU FOCUS If correct focus cannot be obtained with AUTO FOCUS set to MANU to use manual focusing AS appears To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward lt appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel downward gt appears and blinking lf the lens is smeared or blurred accurate
8. Reemi Z N ZOOMING tis cci ctiani ae te ee tt eec tege pg 13 ND Effect Mode Nega Posi Mode NighE Scope 2 22 coins ed eoe boris o GETTING STARTED Hook on a N Power Switch N To AC outlet ov To DC IN connector FA Adapter d 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 to OFF 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 When 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 Charging time BN V11U approx 1 hr 30 min BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 30 min BN V20U optional approx 2 hrs 20 min BN V400U optional approx 4 hrs 30 min Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack GR SX37ED only Provided with GR SXM87ED SXM67ED only USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min Viewfinder on LCD mo
9. a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern E3 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 the image or a new image moves in from right to left 0 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 Ek 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 X Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press P AE repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press P AE repeatedly until DFF 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 This func
10. 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 Applicable models only Cassette holder Erase Protection tab 2 Cassette CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Be Ea 0000 QY z atacre Cassette ugue LCD monitor applicable models only AE Speaker applicable models only dec X A 1 80 Transmitted beam 69 Turn the gear to take up slack yn effetive area I protection tab i EC Mi h Remote control DT one GR SXMB87ED only Video light GR SXM87ED only a M pedal o sdp e NOE 0 e t WE LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Ug pp aan ur ee 9o H 120MIN x m 5 S T T x UR Lx e AT B rd NIGHT 20x r1 id T B DI 2 mH S VHS_REC is 1 1m 4 IL PAUSE Nu 1 FE oom IN i M 0 12 34 31 28 er Li HI BRIGHT p 5 CONGRATULATIONS 25 12 01 11 45 18 VOLUM
11. disable the counter memory function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears Playback Special Effects GR SXM87ED only Allows you to add creative effects to the playback image gt pg 23 Digital Effects 1 Activate TBC and Auto Tracking 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode J appears To cancel the effect select OFF NEGA POSI MOSAIC and STRETCH are not available Playback Special Effects do not work during Shuttle Search lt pg 11 The selected effect mode cannot be changed during Still Playback i pg 11 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 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 Audio To S Video Output Output 3 A L 3 Yellow to Vide
12. the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically O3 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 CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs 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 IN SAFEGUARD 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 C
13. 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 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 forward or rewind The Counter Memory Function has been activated lt gt 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 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 Cxsl 1 3 C 1 exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As
14. 60 45 30 Remote Control Unit RM V700U 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 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice
15. AUTIONS Video Light for applicable models 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 When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials Itis 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 specified batteries gt pg 2 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 2 for the remote control or read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified Be sure 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 exte
16. D only 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 9 tm 5S H appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button QD 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 Fade Wipe lt pg 22 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC 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 C pg 18 FOCUS in CAMERA MENU then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator IJ moves during zoom Once the zoom level indiator 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 Digital zoom cannot be used whe
17. 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 Compartment Door ee 2 Recording Safety Hole n Ig Hole i LN Reels Battery Cover INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions onem at o 2 QU Keep the lens 5 0000 S cap attached to os Cassette Wer the camcorder holder e o T LCD monitor applicable models only AE 4 Turn the gear to ic bplicable models only take up slack yn dec N X m 180 Transmitted beam effetive area protection tab i ud d Mi h L Remote control ET one GR SXM87ED only Video light GR SXM87ED only tm l ES LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications it n pp TER 120MIN x um E 5 z I 1 i 2r AT B em NIGHT 20x u rA Er M m B DI m 9 2 iH He S VHS_REC me IIn PAUSE Hg 1 FE 55MIN i M 0 12 34 E B L1 25 12 01 11 45 18 VOLUME jc CF pg
18. E l CF pg 29 for BETIS E T ESTEE MENU Wheel es F pg 18 BRIGHT Wheel 4 sss 3 pg 11 e TRACKING Wheel sscsscsssecstecseesseesseesneens C3 pg 14 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT I pg 12 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEC REC CF pg 12 Power Zoom Lever T W Speaker Volume Control VOL I pg 11 Picture Stabiliser Button P STABILIZER Time Base Corrector Button TBC I gt pg 14 S Video Output Connectors S pg 15 27 Q Audio Output Connector A I3 pg 15 27 Video Output Connector V gt pg 15 27 Q Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE eee cete DC IN Connector s D Edit Connector EDIT sssssss D Recording Start Stop Button B Power Switch GEM OFF BY MM pg 11 Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTO ONJ c ceeceeeeeeeeeeteeee D Stop Button STOP sssssssss D Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R Quick Review Button amp R e Rewind Button FH secet tr nins D Play Pause Button ssssssssss Retake Forward Button RETAKE F Fast Forward Button F ss D CHARGE
19. INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYTO903 001A COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER JVC GR SXM87ED GR SXM67ED GR SX37ED S visi Super VHS Super VHS ET Printed in Malaysia 1001MKV UN PJ GRegistered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHTO 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ED 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 DEM ONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset e Available when the Power Switch is set to EY or M 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 detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic De
20. LE 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 of messages only in menu screens CAMERA MENU SYSTEM MENU or their sub menus TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH RUSSIAN CHINESE or ARABIC of TITLE in CAMERA MENU After selection the TITLE setting menu gt p 19 appears automatically DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time pg 7 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch D is set to m 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 lf you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Applicable models only ADVANCED FEATURES Night Scope GR SXM87ED only Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting 1 Set the Power Switch D to gy or m 2 Press NIGHT SCOPE repeatedly until the desired mode appear
21. Lamp D REFRESH Lamp Fade Wipe Button FADE WIPE Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M aeri naia Programme AE Button P AE sss D Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT NIGHT SCOPE Button sssssssssss REFRESH Button sete EJECT Switch ra N Shoulder Strap Eyelets sssssss Battery Pack Mount O Close Buttons ha ets A Dioptre Adjustment Control sssss Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Remote Sensor D G ip SITapztesac sistemi D Tripod Mounting Socket sss I pg 8 Infrared Beam Transmitting Window F pg 9 17 ZOOM T W Buttons ssssssese I3 pg 13 25 D PLAY Button REW Button Functions the same as D STOP Button Functions the same as D D INSERT Button REC TIME Button ees F pg 25 ANIM Button D START STOP Button Functions the same as D FF Button Functions the same as D PAUSE Button B A DUB Button D INT TIME Button sssssse F pg 25 SELF TIMER Button non functional El Tape Remaining Time ss CF pg 21 E Recording Mode Indicator I gt pg 20 E Digital Effect Indicator pg 23
22. Programme AE Indicator F pg 23 Night Scope Indicator F pg 22 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator F pg 22 E Recording Format Indicator S S ET F pg 20 H Tape Length Indicator F pg 21 3 Zoom Indicator Bar sss I gt pg 13 8 Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Recording Indicator sss I gt pg 11 EJ Digital Effect Indicator sss I gt pg 23 EJ Programme AE Indicator CF pg 23 e Night Scope Indicator sssss I3 pg 22 E Fade Wipe Standby Indicator I gt pg 22 fil Picture Stabiliser Indicator I gt pg 12 fH Interval Time Recording Time Indicator CF pg 21 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator pg 12 E Bright Level Indicator sss I pg 11 KI Instant Title Display sss I gt pg 19 H Date Time Display sse I gt pg 19 HG Focus Indicator sss I gt pg 18 Exposure Control Level Counter I gt pg 18 ff White Balance Mode Indicator I gt pg 19 f S VHS S VHS ET Recording indicator NIME LEE NEMPE CF pg 20 E Record Standby Mode Indicator I pg 11 El OJ Cassette Indicator I gt pg 8 e C Insert Editing Indicator
23. 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 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 The TBC indicator EZ 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 lt 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 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 J resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press I D then 4 D 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
24. ck refo secedere pg 6 26 Quick BIeview e iet es pg 13 Blue Filter Effect pg 23 R Brighten The Image sse pg 18 s Recording Advanced Features pg 22 23 Brighten The LCD Monitor eeseess pg 11 Recording Format S VHS S VHS ET pg 20 C Recording Mode pg 20 Cassette Adapter sess Recording Start Stop pg 11 Charge Marker ms Record Standby pg 11 Charging The Battery Pack m Red Filter Effect pg 23 Classic Film Effets aienea eaten Remote Control eienen e eb ee hu pg 24 Clean The Camcorder sees Retake ansann ae oa yee e M den MM EEE pg 13 Connection To a VCR TV Rewind The Tape esessssseseeeeeeene pg 11 Counter Memory sssssssseseneneneeenennnns S D Self Recording i sitive each nitet et pg 11 Darken The Image seeseeeeeeees Sepia Mode pg 23 Darken The LCD Monitor Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 8 Date Time Display etie OR8DSlOE s 25 piri teerssiestet iem M ient rei c MIN PM Leer ceterae pg 12 Date Time Settings sees Snapshot During Playback suus pg 12 Demonstration Mode Solarisation Effect pg 23 Digital Effects Specifications pg 32 Digi
25. d 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 recorded video 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 remove 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 cookin
26. during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder VCR as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts Recording deck for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the RM V700U MBR Multi Brand Remote gt pg 24 is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V700U Read the cautions in the instructions provided with the RM V700U 1 SET REMOTE VCR CODE e 9 oO 1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the 9 left press and hold MBR SET D and press SS button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release RMV ou optional MBR SET D and the VCR s power comes on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL D press the button on the VCR CODE LIST remote for the desired function The functions VCR BRAND BUTTONS ff VCR BRAND BUTTONS the remote can control are PLAY STOP NAME NAME A B PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do PHILIPS not need to press VCR CTL D for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible wit
27. ecorded scenes have a bluish tint CE R FILTER Recorded scenes have a reddish tint q SOLARI The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting 44 NEGA POSI The colours of a picture are reversed fl MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern e STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally ve CLASSIC FILM Makes your footage look like a classic movie by shooting in black and white with a strobing effect and black bars added at the top and bottom STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 2 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available GR SXM87ED only USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cn sxu7ED only The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR Make sure the remote control is pointed at the remote sensor QD A MESSEN g d RM V715U provided i D 5 Sy ood e s o eK Buttons RM V700U optional P artum 6661 pm o w Py Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch D set to Ey or With the camcorder s Power Switch set to Ms Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal ZOOM T W Button
28. en an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there should be at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point Blank portions of a tape cannot be registered as in points or out points e If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing does not take place Pressing ON OFF clears all in and out points from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered in and out points AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 9 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE D 10 Point the remote control towards the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 11 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to begin Automatic Editing and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order While editing the R A Edit counter of the scene which is being copied is shown with a blinking highlight Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing 12 When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode Press STOP D and GJ To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press ON OFF Gp When finished editing be s
29. ended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Applicable models only Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Switch D to m 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears You can select the language ENGLISH CHINESE or ARABIC of messages in menu screens gt pg 18 21 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 to select 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 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 6 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 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 i pg 19 in CAMERA 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
30. erminal JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R A EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s PAUSE IN connector B 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the Power Switch to Gm 3 Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions If your VCR has an S Video input connector connect the camcorder and the VCR using a commercially available S Video cable This can improve the dubbed picture quality 25 Sool 1 G lo509l a RM V700U optional SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY then press ON OFF on the remote control The R A Edit counter display appears 5 Press REW or FF f to locate the beginning of the scene you want then press IN OUT D to register that point The data appears under IN on the display 6 Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene as many as 8 8 To make corrections press CANCEL during steps 5 and 6 to erase the most recently registered point There must be at least one second betwe
31. g SIMPLE Makes the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor viewfinder during recording or playback O3 tape remaining time a tape length pg 9 17 Applicable models only 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 The remote control can also be used for this setting I pg 25 Animation And Time Lapse Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected GR SXM87ED only 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 Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start Stop Button QD The remote control can also be used for this setting lt pg 25 Animation And Time Lapse Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected GR SXM87ED only TE
32. g stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set Rear 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 Applicable models only swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap LCD Monitor for applicable models 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks 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 a
33. h JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions If the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 lf the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s battery runs out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one and reset the VCR brand e o BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON SANYO SELECO REX MITSUBISHI NEC THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE PANASONIC TOSHIBA 0000 00 00 000 00 00 00000 9000 00 00 000 00 99 00000 Q0 000000090000000 00000000 O00000 0000000000 000009000 the cover To S Video Output connector To Video Output and Audio Output connectors S Video cable A V cable commercially provided available Editing cable 93 5 mini plug cable commer cially available To Audio Video and S Video Input connectors A B To Remote _ i TV RM V700U optional MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE t
34. hut 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 slide VOL towards to turn up or towards to turn down While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker lf TBC lt pg 14 is engaged during Still Playback noise bars will not appear GR SXM87ED only Applicable models only BASIC FEATURES Snapshot GR SXM87ED only You can record still images that look like photographs onto a tape 1 Perform step 1 of RECORDING pg 11 2 Press SNAPSHOT 9 There is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing Snapshot is also available during playback However the shutter sound is not heard Picture Stabiliser To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER Hi appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabiliser press P STABILIZER X fildisappears Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake Hil appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used This function cannot be activated during the Night Scope CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO modes pg 23 Digital Effects 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording GR SXM67ED SX37E
35. 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 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 in well ventilated areas The following operation stops charging or discharging Set the Power Switch to GEM EY or m 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 ext
36. l be heard from the speaker After step 4 Retake lt pg 13 can be performed The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prere corded tape normal audio only The sound is recorded from the built in microphone Perform steps 1 and 2 of the Insert Editing procedure 3 Press REW D 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 4 While holding down A DUB B press and release PAUSE 5 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 To end Audio Dubbing press STOP Do not press REW D or FF during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate lf the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur For Insert Editing Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape make sure the erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording Do not press STOP
37. l be recorded If you do not want to record the display select OFF before shooting 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 SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode LP Long Play is more economical providing twice the recording time 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 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 Not effective with Snapshot GR SXM87ED only gt pg 12 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 Technology S VHS REC appears during recording OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette JVC EHG Extra High Grade tapes are recom mended for su
38. monstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Applicable models only e 9 9 9 oo AC Adapter PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Power Cord AP V12ED AP V11ED or AP V10ED Cassette Adapter C P7U Remote Control Unit RM V715U GR SXM87ED only Lens Cap S AAA R03 Battery x 2 for Remote Control Unit GR SXM87ED only Co AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter Battery Pack BN V11U GR SX37ED BN V20U GR SXM87ED SXM67ED 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 5 8 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 Ss VHS H VHS H 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
39. n the VIDEO ECHO mode pg 23 Digital Effects is activated Video Light GR SXM87ED only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON P as required OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on e It is recommended to set M W B cF pg 19 to fe in CAMERA MENU when you use the video light Even if the battery indicator 3 does not blink if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON B is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON B to ON or OFF as required While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode is engaged the light will not activate L pg 23 Programme AE with Special Effects ON The video light can become 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 When operating keep a dista
40. nce of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the 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 D reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button QD 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
41. nded period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble To avoid hazard use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock 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 avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off Itis normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging w 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 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 an
42. nitor on BN V11U 95 100 80 50 50 45 BN V12U 95 100 80 optional 50 50 45 BN V20U 150 165 135 optional 85 90 75 BN V400U 360 385 315 optional 205 210 190 Battery pack D When using models equipped with LCD monitor 2 When using GR SX37ED _ when the video light is on GR SXM87ED only 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 REFRESH lamp D blinks to indicate discharging has started 3 When discharging is finished charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp D blinks 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 During charging or discharging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging and discharging
43. 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 for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating 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 e 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 Applicable models only GR SX37ED only Cassettes marked S VHSI4 and VHS can be used used with this camcorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked S VHSI4 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
44. o Output Connector cover S Video cable A V cable commercially available To TV or VCR White to To S Video Audio Input Input 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 GEM 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 I 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 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
45. 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 position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen If it is difficult to focus on the white paper adjust focus manually c7 FOCUS in CAMERA MENU Press the MENU Wheel 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 23 Digital Effects is activated S LX MAX To record a subject in a darkly lit environment 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 TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles in 2 different languages Change the language in TITLE LANG t pg 21 in SYSTEM MENU I shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected DATE TIME DISP Makes the date time appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor set DATE TIME in SYSTEM MENU first t pg 7 The selected display wil
46. perior results Use S VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important Scenes as it enables higher quality 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 e If the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It 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 recordin
47. round 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 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
48. s Exi A NIGHT AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted maximum 3 5 sec EX 1 NIGHT 20X only when the Power Switch D is set to M The shutter speed is set to 2 5th of a second to provide 20 times the sensitivity ix 2 NIGHT 50X only when the Power Switch is set to M The shutter speed is set to 1 second to provide 50 times the sensitivity To cancel the effect press NIGHT SCOPE repeatedly until OFF appears During Night Scope the following cannot be activated Picture Stabiliser Programme AE With Special Effects Digital Effects and S LX in CAMERA MENU t pg 19 Night Scope does not work when LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO or ON F pg 13 Video Light During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended 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 D to m 2 Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button QD 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 By FADER Fades in out to
49. s Zoom in out I pg 13 Zoom in out F pg 25 D PLAY Button Playback start pg 11 REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review gt pg 13 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search lt pg 11 STOP Button Stop I pg 11 INSERT Button Insert Editing I pg 25 REC TIME Button ANIM Button Animation Time Lapse gt pg 25 START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder D FF Button Retake forward pg 13 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search pg 11 D PAUSE Button Pause I pg 11 B A DUB Button Audio dubbing pg 25 INT TIME Button SELF TIMER Button Time Lapse I pg 25 D PAUSE IN Connector D MBR SET Button VISS Button Ineffective D VCR CTL Button D IN OUT Button CANCEL Button VCR REC STBY Button ON OFF Button This function is unavailable with this camcorder B D RM V700U only Playback Zoom To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback Make sure that the TBC mode is activated 1 Press PLAY to find the scene of interest 2 Press ZOOM T W Pressing T zooms in To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Animation And Time Lapse
50. s with EC 60 cassette Operating temperature 0T to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Weight Approx 910 g GR SXM87ED only Approx 900 g GR SXM67ED only Approx 850 g GR SX37ED only Dimensions 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm WxHxD GR SXM87ED SXM67ED only 1 6 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 White balance black white CRT adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD Applicable panel TFT active matrix system models only Speaker Monaural Applicable models only Connectors Video 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analogue output via Video output connector Audio 300 mV rms 1 KQ analogue output via Audio output connector EDIT 93 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack GR SXM87ED only S Video Y 1 V p p 75 Q analogue output C 0 30 V p p 75 Q analogue output AC Adapter Power requirement Output AC 110 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz DC 11V zz2 1A Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U Compact S VHS SVIS s Cassettes SE C45 30 200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm GR SX37ED only with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Applicable models only Compact VHS MIS s Cassettes EC
51. 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 to BY or M 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 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 D Then tighten the screw 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 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 Cr B appears when a cassette is loaded 3 Press the Close button to close the
52. tal Zoom Sports Mode pg 23 Dioptre Adjustment iiini Still Playback pg 11 E Stretch Effect pg 23 Strobe Effect pg 23 Electronic Fog Filter Mode sssssss p9 23 Super LoLux S LX wees pg 19 Erase Protection PQ Super VHS Expansion Technology pg 20 Exposure Control toL eL mata pg 18 T E Tape Counter sss pg 14 Fade In Out 2 et Tape Dubbing pg 15 Fast Forward Tape Tape Length Setting pg 21 5 Second Recording Mode sususs P9 12 TeleMacro cecececececccceceee pg 21 G Time Base Corrector ssssssssssses pg 14 Grip Adjustiment sisenes pg 8 Time Lapse Shooting pg 21 25 H ES R E mere rp nip ap crap teca pg 14 Tripod MOUNTING 2 e ttr n teret een pg 8 High Speed Shutter Mode sssss Pg 23 Twilight Mode sessista pg 23 l U Insert Editing oc rene pg 25 Unload A Ir pg 8 Instant Titles ente pg 19 V L Video Echo Effect en eres LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 9 10 17 Video Light Load A Tape ieri timere iin pg 8 Viewfinder Adjustment M Ww Manual FOCUS sssseseneneeenens White Balance Adjustment sss pg 19 Menu Screen Wide Mode Dg Monotone Effect Wipe In Out 4 255 252 ete e teet vele ete pg 22 Mosaic Effect eret
53. tion cannot be activated during Night Scope pg 22 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 lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look This mode cannot be used when the VIDEO ECHO mode 7 Digital Effects is activated TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic In this mode S LX and AUTO FOCUS in CAMERA MENU c pg 18 19 may not work X2 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 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT repeatedly until OFF appears This function cannot be activated during Night Scope pg 22 Picture Stabiliser cannot be activated during the CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO mode 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 2E B FILTER R
54. ure to disconnect the editing cable and the A V cable e If you performed step Cl 1 on page 27 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs registered in and out points 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 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

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