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JVC GR-AX750 Camcorder User Manual

1. DATE TIME Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DISP gt pg 26 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 400X GR SXM320 300X GR SX851 AX750 digital magnification Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16X Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m 3 25 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 23 5 8 e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TELE MACRO Factory preset AA ENZO Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button cont S VHS Records in S VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette 1 pg 13 S VHS ET a Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette F pg 13 TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 12 REC TIME Refer to Animation and Time Lapse pg 27 INT TIME Refer to Time Lapse 15 pg 27 TITLE LANG Al
2. ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third ground ing pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3
3. Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m t is recommended to set the white balance pg 30 to 8 when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator 2 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 e When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO e Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF AUTO ON e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode F pg 22 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode I gt pg 22 is engaged the light will not activate RECORDING Advanced Features EN 2 EFFECT Button Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button NOTES e 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 The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia F pg 22 e With the Electronic fog filter mode F pg 22 engaged the
4. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 21 2 F or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The AA V16U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 Vas 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 Va 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V16U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a VAA V16U POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada m Dispose of used battery promptly E Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter Charger are o
5. 06 OFF DATE TIME DATE TIME Menu BACK REC TIME INT TIME TITLE LANG DATE TIME JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE RETURN 12 hour indication with AM or PM OFF OFF ENGLISH 06 OFF Date Time Settings Set the Power Switch to PRO The power lamp comes on Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then rotate it to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears a e To return to the previous settings rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 7 e To set only the time without changing the date go to step 5 4 To set YEAR MONTH or DAY rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat for other date settings 5 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking 6 When none
6. 5 sec Recording PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs OPERATION m Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 1 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC tam 5S appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that 4 5S disappears NOTE Fade Wipe lt gt pg 21 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch DANGER m 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 m Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 1 6 between the video light and people or objects m Do not use near flammable or explosive materials E t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Video Light GR SXM320 SX851 only PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim OPERATION Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required OFF Turns off the light AUTO
7. OFF and let the unit cool down e 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 e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed e Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Gently wipe in a semicircular motion as wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode F pg 12 e Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer e The diopter needs to be adjusted pg 15 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus CF pg 29 e 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 e If you have not performed Date Time Setting F pg 11 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out e The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink
8. The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16U When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow and lift off Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 10 min BN V20U optional approx 1 hr 50 min e a Charge marker ATTENTION Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery s capacity Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging 1 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder and make sure a cassette is not inserted then set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The camcorder power turns off automatically when discharging is complete When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance Charge Marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 to 25 C 68 F
9. or an instantaneous A YE D Ss A change in image magnification atte A RE AUS A Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification eN offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital yy Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Display Zoom indicator bar Zoom level NOTES indicator e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In Approximate this case set the zoom while in Record Standby zoom ratio lock the focus by using the manual focus 17 pg 29 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator MW moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of Power Zoom Lever the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may P STABILIZER Button suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 24 Picture stabilizer indicator FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand s
10. 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 45 en 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 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 or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight ina closed ca
11. 20 EA MOP ON CF pg 39 EE Eyepiece E E E CF pg 50 EN Speaker GR SXM320 only CF pg 31 EE LCD Monitor GR SXM320 only CF pg 17 EN Shoulder Strap Eyelets o CF pg 15 Clock Battery Slot ooonoocconoccccnnnnnononos CF pg 10 E Tripod Mounting Socket cooommoom CF pg 15 44 en Indications During Recording 120MIN Q g REC EP gt gt gt TWILIGHT 9 10 Ny PAUSE P pa N 1 29 12 BRIGHT 13 CONGRATULATIONS 14 DEC 25 99 AM 11 45 18 S ET T40 S VHS REC 5 e p 15 D 6 oA Par 02 MWB 16 18 INDEX Indications Tape Remaining Time ccccceseeeseees CF pg 17 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end 2 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP CF pg 12 3 Program AE Indicator oooococconnnon o IF pg 22 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P AE then only the indicator remains at 8 3 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator CF pg 21 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing EFFECT then only the indicator remains at 9 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET GR SXM320 SX851 only CF pg 13 5 Tape Length Indicator ooonincconon CF pg 12 6 Zoom
12. EN l PLAYBACK Features P STABILIZER Button COUNTER R M Set to PLAY Button Rewind lt lt Button Fast Forward gt gt Button Play Pause 11 Button Stop Button Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback Factory preset is Auto Tracking To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously MT appears 2 Press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press PAE and EFFECT simultaneously AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e 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 Factory preset TBC is engaged To activate release the TBC mode press P STABILIZER during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed e The TBC indicator turns green gray with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working e TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search e The TBC indicator turns white while TBC is not operative e lt may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working e The picture m
13. If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button described on pg 24 and 25 press MENU The Menu Screen appears Menu Screen 1 PNEXT ZOOM D ON TELE MACRO 33 Y Hl q BACK Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on the desired function REC TIME AE a ci e To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2 rotate DATE TIME the Select Wheel to NEXT and press it To go back SE ba q P q to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Wheel to BACK and press it gt RETURN e To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 TITLE LANG Setting Menu ex TITLE LANG ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TITLE LANG FRENCH 06 DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN Normal Screen Press the Select Wheel The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B or DATE TIME See respective pages FOCUS CF pg 29 EXPOSURE E pg 28 M W B gt pg 30 DATE TIME 17 pg 11 and perform each procedure from step 4 If you select JLIP ID NO rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar
14. Time Lapse Shooting asis pg 27 37 NAG IANS esos zi pg 32 TAO VIOUNALITIS Sx crncemacieauavanuenteapeevsetueseenees pg 15 TAIT AE AOC ie pg 22 U Ga A A pg 10 ee video HORN ora pg 20 Viewfinder Adjustment ccsssecereeceeeees pg 15 Wo White Balance Adjustment ccceeee pg 30 Wide MOOG cesset pg 24 WIP 0 OU ponlo pg 21 Z LOW a pg 18 PUSH Button PUSH Button EJECT Switch EJECT Switch USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Turn off the camcorder Open the LCD monitor fully Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To detach the eyepiece turn it counterclockwise and pull it out Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush 6 Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise GR SXM320 only NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents s
15. When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 ft between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one e Use only the following battery C P6U or C P7U nesses AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of battery in a fire 4 Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions AA n 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 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharg ing charge in an enviro
16. are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne N J 07470 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Mod
17. is detected on the USE CLEANING heads during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the CASSETTE warning remains after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer E01 E06 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 PANT OVANT TETO EON supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does HAS BEEN ACTIVATED you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your REATTACH BATTERY nearest JVC dealer 460 When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the u
18. pull out the battery pack Approximate recording time unit min LCD LCD LCD monitor off monitor on monitor on Viewfinder on Viewfinder off Viewfinder on BN V11U 90 105 100 80 45 50 45 Battery pack BATTERY RELEASE Switch ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s BN V12U 90 105 100 80 optional 45 50 45 BN V20U 140 170 165 130 optional 65 90 75 BN V856U 570 670 670 520 optional 330 360 310 When using GR SXM320 2 When using GR SX851 3 When using GR AX750 power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction when the video light is on INFORMATION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack and AA V80U lA UE A ee time is reduced significantly under the following Read the VU V856KIT s instruction or a manuals before using It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter Charger Use the optional AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly GR SXM320 only e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time To DC IN connector USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in A the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Power A
19. right to the lower left corner or wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WW WINDOW Wipe The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene 2 Zen P AE Button Power Switch RECORDING Advanced Features cont Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO Press P AE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated To cancel the effect press P AE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds NOTES e Only one mode can be engaged at a time e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe lt pg 21 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture 4 SEPIA The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide lt pg 24 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie 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 t
20. to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environ ment is too cold charging may be incomplete e Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack e Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio e f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops e Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again e If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder en Y USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place 6 e If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and
21. to the desired setting e To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 6 Press the Select Wheel The normal screen reappears NOTE No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode 2 4 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel FOCUS Refer to Focusing CF pg 29 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control F pg 28 Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation C pg 30 WIDE Does not display black bars Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect 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 This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles gt pg 26
22. x 1 x 4 1 8 Weight Approx 240 g 0 53 lbs Accessory AA R6 size battery x 1 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V856U e Car Battery Charger BH V3U e Battery Charger BH VC10U e Audio Video Cable e S Video Cable QAM0004 004 e Car Battery Cord AP V7U e Compact S VHS SiVHSIH Cassettes ST C 40 30 20 e Compact VHS VASIH Cassettes TC 40 30 20 e 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 OZ En Bater a BN V11U BN V12U o BN V20U Marcas A la toma de Indicador CHARGE Q carga A Yo ES S daptador Cargador de CA f AA V16U Conector DC OUT corriente de CA FSPANOL Alimentacion Esta camara de video posee un sistema de alimentaci n de 3 v as que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci n m s apropiada No utilice las unidades de alimentaci n suministradas con otro equipo CARGA DE LA BATERIA 1 Aseg rese de desconectar el cable CC de la c mara de video del adaptador cargador de CA Conecte el cable de alimentaci n de CA del cargador a una toma de corriente 2 Alinee las marcas y deslice la bater a en la direcci n de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar El
23. you would any other Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e 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 or SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function GR SXM320 SX851 only e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape 3 4 en q PLAYBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections When making connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors GR SXM320 SX851 only J To Audio Audio cable Output optional IABIN e LI gt gt To TV or VCR S Video cable optional gt To S Video Output To S VIDEO IN Connector cover Recording deck When connecting the cables open this cover B Connection to a T
24. 50 g 1 7 lbs GR AX750 198 W x 119 H x 99 D mm 7 13 16 x 4 11 16 x 3 15 16 GR SXM320 198 W x 119 H x 91 D mm 7 13 16 x 4 11 16 x 3 5 8 GR SX851 AX750 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with White balance adjustment 0 55 color LCD GR SX851 Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT GR SXM320 AX750 Auto Manual adjustment Speaker Monaural GR SXM320 only Connectors JLIP 93 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced analog output via Video output connector Audio 8 dBs 1 kQ analog output via Audio output connector S Video Y 1Vp p 75 Q analog GR SXM320 output SX851 only C 0 29 Vp p 75 Q analog output AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries AC 120 Vx 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 Vas 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 85 V LIA VTR DC 6 3 V sss 1 8 A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 125 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 4 15 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Weight Approx 270 g 0 6 lbs Cassette Adapter C P7U Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm 7 7 16
25. Indicator Bar ooonccconicncncuconcnnnos CF pg 18 a Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Recording Indicator Picture Stabilizer Indicator 19 e Interval Timer Recording Time A etree e 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator 12 Bright Level Indicator GRSKM 3 20 ORIN errar 13 Instant Title Display Date Time Display c scccccsccesceeees 15 Focus Indicator ccceesceccceeeersecceeeeraes Exposure Control Level Counter 17 White Balance Mode Indicator S VHS S VHS ET Recording Indicator GR SXM320 5X851 only v sceseseseeseeeeees Record Standby Mode Indicator 5 1G 18 D s19 16 20 226 29 28 30 ela 16 AA ll eno Indications During Playback DA Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded e Insert Editing Indicator CF pg 38 D it 4 if oD Displayed during Insert Editing OTEC Iie for c soe CF pg 32 8 Recording Format Indicator S S ET eo S ET_ SF GR SXM320 5X851 only seesesseeseseeeeeee F pg 13 TBC 1 23 45 G Tape COURIER aia CF pg 32 38 AT 5 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP CF pg 12 6 Tape Running Indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search M 0 12 34 4 Rewind Shuttle Search Hi Pause P Audio Dubbing 2 gy D Tracking Indicator ssisssissimssssmsssnas LF pg 32 Taipe COMO sn CF pg 38 d Displayed only during Insert Editing 8 B
26. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR SXIVI320 GR SX851 GR AX750 S VHS H Super VHS Super VHS ET aR sxm320 Sx851 only INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 6 MAJOR FEATURES 7 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES T GETTING STARTED 8 15 RECORDING 16 30 Basic Recording 16 Basic Features 18 Advanced Features 21 PLAYBACK 31 35 Basic Playback 31 Features ooooooocccccccoconconoso 32 Using The Cassette Adapter 33 Connections 34 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR SXM320 5X851 only Animation And Time Lapse 37 Insert Editing 38 Audio Dubbing 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 41 INDEX 42 45 Controls Connectors And Indicators 42 Indications 44 CAUTIONS 46 47 TERMS 48 USER MAINTENANCE 50 SPECIFICATIONS 51 ESPA OL 52 53 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 54 WARRANTY Only in U S A 55 Zen O Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before u
27. Memory Button COUNTER R M asas an E pg 32 EJECT Switch amearcaciicionsonene cunas ass CF pg 10 D Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 16 Power Switch EX OFF AUTO PRO CF pg 16 31 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE cscactsdeacstetasastacatzians gt pg 9 PUSH BUON cesaron r pg 10 EN 45 DC IN Connector cocococccncncnonannnnncncnncnnn nos CF pg 9 The connectors to are located beneath the cover Connectors Video Output Connector cceeeeeees CF pg 34 Audio Output Connector c cmocccoccnnnnonos IF pg 34 S Video Output Connector GR SXM320 SX851 Only CF pg 34 Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector e It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal Indicators Power Lam csscsseescescessesscsseeseeseenees CF pg 16 Other Parts Battery Pack MOUNT sscscesccesceeeseesees CF pg 9 BJ Viewfinder oooocononicninocccnconcoconcnonnnnnoos CF pg 15 UNC E aii CF pg 15 El Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here e Remote Sensor GR SXM320 SX851 only gt pg 37 Ed Video Light GR SXM320 SX851 Only scsssssseeeeeeeeee gt pg
28. N Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen disppears and 42 reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES e To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 e To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 2 e 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 e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer ik or amp will blink 3 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to M W B then press it The Menu Screen disappears and the M W B Menu appears 4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired setting AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset 282 FINE Outdoors on a sun
29. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding
30. RIGHT Bright Level Indicator GR 5XM320 Only ad IF pg 31 e VOLUME Speaker Volume Indicator GR SXM320 only CF pg 31 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high It does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is full y ae pacto a an Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording lt gt pg 10 Blinks for approx 10 seconds when the power is turned on This display also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one lt gt pg 10 TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward lt gt pg 17 Blinks for approx 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the lens LENS COVER cover closed lt gt pg 16 These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this CONDENSATION case all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off PLEASE WAIT without removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear and turn it on again TAPE HEAD IS DIRTY These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt
31. Rw Recording Start Stop Button E Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover FA Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear El Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts e To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details pgs 16 17 For GR SXM320 Owners e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 60 degrees EN Integrated Auto Light TBC Time Base Corrector GR SXM320 SX851 only F pg 32 lt pg 20 Picture Stabilizer lt pg 18 Program AE with Special Effects 7 pg 22 m Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect E Sepia E Twilight m Sports m Nega Posi m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Super VHS ET GR SXM320 SX851 only 7 pg 13 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Power e Cassette Adapter e Battery Pack Adapter VHS Playpak BN V11U Charger AA V16U e Lithium Battery e Shoulder Strap e DC Cord CR2025 for clock operation NOTES about Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the Power Switch is set to AUTO or PRO m Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the
32. V or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors J To Video Video cable To mm al Audio cable optional LT P SW To Audio Output To AUDIO IN Connector cover Recording deck When connecting the cables open this cover Tape Dubbing Basic Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off Y Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration pg 34 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 9 e If your VCR has an S Video input connector connect the camcorder and the VCR using an optional S Video cable This can improve the dubbed picture quality GR SXM320 SX851 only e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on e f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place
33. VC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel TY Only in U S A ENDO LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not availa
34. ameters then press it The highlight bar moves to In the S VHS ET Setting Menu ON Records with S VHS picture quality on a VHS cassette factory preset This is called Super VHS ET Expansion Technology cassette is loaded factory preset displayed NOTE If a cassette is not loaded S WHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen OFF Records in VHS In the S VHS Setting Menu ON Records in S VHS on an S VHS cassette OFF Records in VHS on an S VHS cassette Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen e When the S VHS ET mode is engaged S ET is e During S VHS record mode S is displayed e When S VHS ET or S VHS recording starts S VHS REC is displayed for approx 3 seconds CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE l4a GETTING STARTED cont NOTES about S VHS and S VHS ET GR SXM320 SX851 only m JVC EHG Extra High Grade tapes are recommended for superior 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 m 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 m f the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recordi
35. ay 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 e If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Counter Memory Function Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press W then lt lt The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press II to start playback e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e To disable the Counter Memory Function press COUN TER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears Compartment door K Using The Cassette Adapter END D Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use this to play back an S VHS C VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR It is fully compatible with any S VHS VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading 1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA R6 size battery as shown then reattach the cover 2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compart ment door Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as
36. be performed e The battery pack has not been attached correctly F pg 8 e The battery pack is not charged pg 8 e The power supply has not been correctly connected F pg 9 e The battery pack has completely discharged e Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult your nearest JVC dealer e 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 pg 10 e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO pg 16 e 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 program CF pg 27 37 e 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 e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement e The Counter Memory Function has been activated gt pg 32 e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other en4 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER During recording the indication
37. bits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon co
38. ble locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There
39. d the caution concerning lithium batteries gt pg 2 Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set With the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO set to PLAY O Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal transmitting window MBR SET Button INT TIME Button Time Lapse 17 pg 37 SELF TIMER Button REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse 7 ANIM Button O FF Button Retake forward F pg 19 pg 37 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search F pg 31 REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search F pg 19 PAUSE Button gt pg 31 Pause 17 pg 31 O PLAY Button Pe Playback start C pg 31 ZOOM TW Baton A DUB Button P Audio dubbing pg 39 STOP Button Stop gt pg 31 INSERT Button insert iting e pg 38 This function is unavailable wih this camcorder Transmitted beam effective area 5m 16 ft 30 Remote sensor When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Interval time indicator 1MIN m1 2S Recording time indicator Remote sensor RM V700U optional PURPOSE The remote control
40. dapter Charger features To AC outlet To DC OUT connector AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16U K 5 To car s cigarette lighter Car Battery Cord socket AP V7U optional BH V3U optional automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e For other notes F pg 8 USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine idling e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack except BN V20U V856U e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective instruction booklet PUSH Button PUSH Button Erase Protection tab Cassette holder EJECT Switch EJECT Switch Gear Turn to take up slack GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTES e See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CF pg 2 for information on safe handling of
41. demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume m To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to PRO and press MENU 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 Select Wheel to select OFF and press it The Menu Screen appears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press it to close the Menu Screen DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available ked SIVHSIH and paused SVASTN VAS H Hir ae marked VIBE and MISIH can be use S VHS recording is possible with GR SXM320 SX851 only DEMO MODE Setting Menu Sen GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U or BN V20U To AC outlet CHARGE indicator Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place
42. dicador de carga sobre la bater a para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargada o no Los dos colores indicadores rojo y negro le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga USO DE LA BATERIA Enganche el extremo a la c mara de video A y presione la bater a hasta que se trabe en el lugar e Si la bater a es colocada en la posici n equivocada puede ocurrir un mal funcionamiento Para la extracci n de la bater a oe deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bateria Tiempo de grabaci n aproximado unidad min Monitor LCD Monitor LCD Monitor LCD Bater a desconectado conectado visor conectado visor conectado desconectado visor conectado BN V11U 90 105 100 45 50 BN V12U 90 105 100 opcional 45 50 45 BN V20U 140 170 165 130 opcional 65 90 75 BN V856U 570 670 670 520 opcional 330 360 310 Cuando est encendido el 4 Cuando utilice GR SXM320 foco 2 Cuando utilice GR SX851 3 Cuando utilice GR AX750 INFORMACION El VU V856KIT es un juego compuesto de la bater a BN V856U y del cargador adaptador de CA AA V80U Lea los manuales de instrucci n del VU V856KITU antes de utilizarlo Es imposible cargar la bater a BN V856U utilizando el cargador adaptador de CA suministrado Use el cargador adaptador de CA AA V80U opcional BATTERY RELEASE Utilizaci n de la bater a Enganche el lado extremo de la bater a en la c mara de video A y e
43. e desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward INTERFACE SHOOTING GR SXM320 only The person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror NOTE The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder LCD MONITOR VIEWFINDER INDICA TIONS Press DISPLAY for more than 1 second to make the following indications appear disappear from the camcorder s display cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator CF pg 44 45 NOTE Even if the indications are off the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end and the battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone GR SXM320 only nl S EN i RECORDING Basic Features PURPOSE z EY AO En o To produce the zoom in out effect
44. een 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time e Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures To release the Animation mode set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time Set REC TIME CF step 1 and 2 of Animation above INT TIME and press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen intervals alternate automatically To release the Time Lapse mode when BEC is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to highlight bar t
45. el No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD p 04ZXV 49 LG8XS dD O2EINXS dD Printed in Japan 1299MKV kK UN YP
46. hake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used 5 SEC REC Button RETAKE Button Display 5 Sec Rec mode indicator FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 Press 4 and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot NOTE Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt forwards the tape and pressing 44 reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal FEATURE 5Sec Rec
47. he product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC ENO SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhi
48. he 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 ita fantasy look color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode CF pg 30 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 32 ft use manual focusing CF pg 29 Y 2 1 2000 Captures faster action than Sports mode S NEGA POSI The colors of a picture are reversed NEGA POSI mode AA ENZO Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO Menu access depends on the function you select Select Wheel If you select the functions from the Menu Screen MENU Button Available Using The Select Wheel described on pg 24 Display press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen ex Menu Screen available using the MENU Button appears
49. his program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that is has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 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 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 4 en IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing
50. image fades in out to a white screen Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The effect is reserved Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern 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 center I lt 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 lt gt 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 CW CORNER Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the upper
51. indicador CHARGE comienza a destellar para indicar que se ha iniciado la carga Tiempo de carga 3 Cuando el indicador CHARGE deja de destellar y BN V11U aprox 1 h 10 min ds encendido la carga ha terminado Deslice la ater a en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha y ret rela BN V12U opcional aprox 1 h 10 min Recuerde de desconectar el cable de alimentaci n del BN V20U opcional aprox 1 h 50 min adaptador cargador de CA de la toma de corriente alterna ATENCION La carga de la bater a sin que est completamente agotada afectar a la capacidad original de sta Efectu el procedimiento abajo para descargar totalmente la bater a antes de recargarla 1 Coloque la bater a en la c mara de video y aseg rese que el cassette est no colocado luego ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en AUTO o PRO 2 La alimentaci n de la cam ra de video se desconectar autom ticamente cuando la descarga termina Cuando usted no vaya a usar una bater a por un per odo prolongado aseg rese de descargarla totalmente antes de almacenarla porque dejar la bater a sin que est completamente agotada afectar su rendimiento Enganche Empuje BATTERY RELEASE ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentaci n aseg rese que la alimentaci n de la c mara de video est desconectada El no hacerlo puede producir un error de funcionamiento en la c mara de video Indicador de carga Se incorpora un in
52. ion cassette recordings e The recorded format S VHS or VHS is automatically detected when playback begins VHS C VHS cassette recordings Regular VHS VCR Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter e S VHS recorded tapes cannot be viewed on regular VHS VCRs other than those equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function AA nl O Grip Adjustment Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Separate sapate elea Velcro strip Recording Start Stop Button Pass your Passyournehi hand through th loop and grasp the hand through the loop and grasp the A ombre so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO is Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Shoulder Strap Attachment Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet Q then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted Adjust as shown in the illustration Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and st
53. is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor GR SXM320 only Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the LCD monitor Y Tilt the LED monitor upward downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start Stop Button REC appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress NOTE When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Power Switch Position Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities Switches off the camcorder Allows you to play back your recordings NOTES e When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA 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 GR SXM320 only e The cassette holder cannot be opened unle
54. lect Wheel to move the highlight bar to the correct tape length setting T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes T35 35 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP e To return to the previous setting rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT 4 Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time CF pg 16 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Recording Format Setting GR SXM320 Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display when a VHS cassette is loaded Men reen NEG enu Scree TELE MACRO S VHS ET TAPE LENGTH 0 T30 When an S VHS gt RETURN S VHS S VHS ET ON Setting Menu OFF TAPE LENGTH 1T30 Menu Screen gt RETURN Y Normal Screen X851 only end Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform Menu appears AE ALT 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO Press MENU If a VHS cassette is loaded rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to S VHS ET then press it The S VHS ET Setting Menu appears If an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the par
55. lets you set release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen OPERATION Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 27 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 45 1 2S 1S 5S and no indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 27 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Recording Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 27 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Time indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and no indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 45 1 2S 1S 5S and no indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 27 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear NOTE Also refer to page 27 eNO Y FEATURE Animation and Time Lapse Power Switch COUNTER R M Button Display RM V700U optional Insert editing indicator Tape Counter ECONTROL UNIT GR SXM320 SX851 ony cont Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recordi
56. lithium batteries e To avoid losing the battery and or battery holder place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the illustration when inserting removing the battery Loading Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully GR SXM320 only Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing outward Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks into place 5 Close the LCD monitor GR SXM320 only NOTES e Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor GR SXM320 only e The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached O Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack 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 A ent 1 Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display gt NEXT D ZOOM TELE MACRO y gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TITLE LANG DATE TIME JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE RETURN Menu Screen 1 ON OFF Menu Screen 2 OFF OFF ENGLISH
57. lows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles C pg 26 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time 17 Allows you to set the current date and time 17 pg 11 0 Allows you to set the current date and time 17 pg 11 0 JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available S VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded and S VHS is displayed when an S VHS cassette is loaded F pg 13 If a cassette is not loaded S VHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen S VHS ET is preset to OFF __ Factory preset Z0w Date Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected color monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically You should have already performed the Date Time Setting p
58. mpletion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition O En BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place Charging procedure gt pg 8 To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK gt Ga El Play Pause 11 Button Stop Button PLAY E Set the Power Switch to PLAY EJ Press lt lt The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape El Press gt H Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press W For more details 15 pg 31 For GR SXM320 Owners e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 60 degrees Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak gt pg 33 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PUSH Button EJECT Switch E Open the LCD monitor fully GR SXM320 only EJ Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder El Insert a video cassette E Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details 15 pg 10 LENS COVER Open Close Ring Set to AUTO or PRO
59. mpuje la bater a hasta que se bloquee en el lugar Procedimiento para carga CF p 8 Para extraer la bater a Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bater a REPRODUCCI N py Bot n de rebobinado lt lt EJ Bot n de reproducci n pausa gt 11 i Col quelo Bot n de parada W E Ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en PLAY PA Presione lt lt La cinta se detiene automaticamente al comienzo de la misma El Presione I Comienza la reproducci n y la imagen aparece e Presione W para detener la grabaci n Por m s detalles gt p 31 Para los propietarios de la GR SXM320 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 60 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 60 grados aprox O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak CF p 33 Bot n PUSH Conmutador EJECT El Abra el monitor LCD completamente GR SXM320 exclusivamente FA Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette El Inserte cassette de video O Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette Por m s detalles gt p 10 Anillo de abertura del cubreobjetivo LENS COVER Col quelo en AUTO o PRO E Bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n E Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura cierre para abrir el cubreobjetivo EJ Adjuste el con
60. mutador de alimentaci n en AUTO o PRO La l mpara de alimentaci n se encender y aparecer una imagen El Presione el bot n inicio parada de grabaci n Comenzar la grabaci n e Para detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n Por m s detalles gt p 16 17 Para los propietarios de la GR SXM320 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 60 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 60 grados aprox 54 en OR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 10 New Maple Avenue 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 396 1000 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Cor
61. n air conditioner e 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 TERMS ee A M AC Power Adapter Carrer acer scscaevsseseavneash pg 8 9 Animation Recording sesiones pe 27 37 Audio DUDE secos osiies pg 39 Auto ate Record siii pg 26 AUS NOUS alot pg 29 PAO SHUT OM ra pg 17 31 B gt Battery Pack arenen an pg 8 9 46 Brighten The Image sssessssssesrecesseresssserssesesss pg 28 Brighten The LCD MONITO esse pg 16 C gt Car Bale acia pg 9 Cassette Adapter xi xcacnacnsscnsecesaraeracetnowtmencnnnnes pg 33 AOS accdat danereecesrnavestborartenmeessdoeestend pg 8 Charging The Battery Pack sisas pg 8 Clean The Camcorder serena pg 50 Clock Lithium Battery scseccngsaceoreeaveossvaorssane pg 10 Connection To A VCR TV cccncccnnccrnaconacanoani nos pg 34 A ceateoranserds cate naatontondeciondinns cover page COUNTER MEMO separaron onto pg 32 OP Darkehn The Mage sstensncnmardstnsp pg 28 Darken The LCD Monitor sses pg 16 Date Time Display ran pg 26 Date Time Settings sv pg 11 Demonstration Mode ssssessessssesssrrreesseees pg 7 25 DIA LO pg 24 Diopter Adjustment asada deihasn paola E Electronic Fog Filter Mode ecese pg 22 Erase F MOLCCUON irrita ree pg 10 Exposure Control cs pg 28 P A n eacotee
62. n its bottom AA Ll ENO This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V11U V12U V20U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries GR SXM320 only ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service in the United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area JVC s involvement in t
63. n such a case adjust focus manually F pg 29 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed eno 1 Power Zoom Lever VOL Load a tape F pg 10 Set the Power Switch to PLAY To start playback press gt IH e To stop playback press Ml e Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches Select Wheel Set to PLAY BRIGHT o e e e e e GR SXM320 only off automatically to save power GR SXM320 only bd e The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder Y Rewind lt lt Button with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV F pg 34 35 GR SXM320 only Fast Forward gt gt Button e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD m
64. ng the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point E t is recommended that tapes recorded in the SP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder m Noise may appear on screen when tapes recorded in the EP mode are played back E 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 or a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function When tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function S VHS picture quality is not available Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs eg HR S6600U HR SC1000U etc E Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR m You can play back S VHS ET recordings not only on this VCR but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S VHS ET It is recommended to specifically label S VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings m S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes m 7o avoid on screen noise do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly m f the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise use a cleaning cassette Compatibility Between S VHS And VHS GR SXM320 SX851 only Recording eos Playback mem Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter S VHS VCR VHS VCR with SQPB funct
65. ng with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure 1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE Press and hold COUNTER R M on the camcorder for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press again for less than 1 second so that M appears 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 exactly at the Edit In point where the new scene should start Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step To begin Insert Editing press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automati cally and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode 7A To end Insert Editing press STOP NOTES e During Insert Editing the original audio will be heard from the speaker o After step 5 Retake F pg 19 can be performed e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode AA ng J Display Audio Dubbing A
66. nment 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 NOTES e lt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Terminals Charging mcccoo 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F MOTO o 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F e 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 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
67. ny day e CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 8 HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually 5 Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia F pg 22 is activated Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 2 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB 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 Press the Select Wheel until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen White paper Power Switch Select Wheel MENU Button To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper I
68. o the desired interval time then press it Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting e Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated e Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected en2 28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override it and make the adjustment manually Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light Select Wheel 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO Power Switch Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Manual Exposure Screen A Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it The EXPOSURE Menu appears Exposure control level counter Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to MANU
69. oading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the Select Wheel e In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO Y Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TITLE while in Record Standby then press it to display the TITLE Menu Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated e To make the title indication disappear select OFF The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTE The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu 5 f N NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that e The Power Switch is set to PRO e The camcorder is in the Record Standby Animation You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time mode e The recording mode is set to SP Select Wheel Recording Start Stop Button MENU Button Display REC TIME REC TIME Menu INT TIME INT TIME Menu Interval time indicator Recording time indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen 1 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears NEXT in Menu Scr
70. of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with t
71. of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Z Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert F pg 26 12m Select Wheel P itch SP EP Recording EET OWE Mode Button MENU Button Viewfinder Tape length indicator Recording mode indicator Display TAPE LENGTH Menu Screen RETURN TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu TAPE LENGTH T40 RETURN GETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference 1 Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO Press SP EP for more than 1 second SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while EP Extended Play is more economical providing three times the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO then press MENU Y Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the Se
72. off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background NOTES e Ifthe lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first 1 pg 18 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the The low contrast warning ta appears distance between the camcorder and the subject This does not occur with TELE MANUAL FOCUS MACRO CF pg 24 Rena Make the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the viewfinder F pg 15 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to FOCUS and press it The FOCUS Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and ak and L appear The focus is locked at this point Select Wheel Power Switch To focus on a farther subject rotate the Select Wheel upward 4 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the Select Wheel downward appears and blinks Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETUR
73. onitor with it flipped over and retracted GR SXM320 Play Pause 11 Button only e f a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction Stop Button LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment GR SXM320 only Rotate the Select Wheel BRIGHT towards to brighten or towards to darken e The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode lt gt pg 24 Speaker Volume Control GR SXM320 only Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume e The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode lt gt pg 24 Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press gt I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press gt I again e Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward or K d for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press P E e During playback press and hold 4 or gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e Noise bars appear and pictures may become mono chrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal 32
74. porate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Blvd Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 105 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 13 Cummings Park 8192 West State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Woburn MA 01801 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 781 376 9100 954 472 1960 650 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above ACCESSORIES Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local J
75. 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 e Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate e During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 40m TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your JVC dealer 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 Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start Animation or Time Lapse is not available PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot
76. r in summer near a heater 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 CAUTIONS LCD Monitor 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 e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up elf you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation e 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 a
77. rocedure pg 11 Select Wheel Power Switch AUTO DATE DEC 25 99 DATE AM 10 25 00 TIME DEC 25 99 AM 10 25 00 DATE amp TIME No indication OFF Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them over the video image Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in TITLE LANG in the Menu Screen pg 23 25 TITLE O HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULAT I ONS EXIT RECORDING Advanced Features cont 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME DISP while in Record Standby then press it to display the Date Time DISP Menu Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTES DISPLAY e The selected display can be recorded e If you do not want to record the display select the OFF mode before shooting AUTO DATE e Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After l
78. s do not appear The tape will not eject Some functions are not available Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The indicators and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode An error number i e E03 appears The image is out of focus The date and time displays disappear The a date and time are displayed recorded Even though the lens cover is open the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear 1 pg 17 e The battery pack is running low e If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT Switch does not function The Power Switch is set to AUTO e Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to
79. se please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index 1 pgs 42 45 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 46 48 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Warning on lithium battery for clock operation and remote control unit
80. ser s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accord ance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 5 CAUTIONS cont Video Light DANGER e 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 e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e
81. ss a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected I gt pg 12 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e f the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately e f you are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function 7 pg 19 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it e While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker GR SXM320 only JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING GR SXM320 only In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in th
82. steos pg 21 Fast Forward Tape vecscivescavsesiestcoxrctvseoaveaniaveene pg 31 a ae pg 19 G Gip ACOS IMO tgpi pg 15 H o High Speed Shutter Mode n se pg 22 DO inson EOD dr a pg 38 ica E Ue pg 26 Mertace SRODNE serenos pg 17 J IMPIDA O sacras aciaioss pg 25 JOUNMANSUC SHOOUNG nenas pg 17 ee LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 44 45 LAP O a pg 10 Mandal DOCUS erstes oe pg 29 au DOT GI nsaisan anaE an pg 23 25 N oO oo o o ND Effect Mode ein cianeas pg 22 Nega Post MOOG sitas nie pg 22 A Pictare Stabilizer i n pg 18 Power Switch Position esessssssesssessssrreesseces pg 16 Program AE With Special Effects pg 22 Provided ACOSSSOM S erroneo psoe pg 7 Q gt Quick REVIEW sitas cis pg 19 R Recording FOUMAL seras pg 13 Recording MOOG 4 sasastsiansnateudateedetaniecansonses pg 12 Record Standby soon pg 16 Remote Controle pg 36 PP A pg 19 Rewind The Tape suite pg 31 So Self Recording escaso incre pg 17 Sepia Mode sccsacansaunesasenetasttenaatendenseesaabionnaites pg 22 Shoulder Strap Attachment scccccircesceezeaveazspactes pg 15 Shuttle Seat Messiego ae a eers pg 31 SPCC C AU OMS nadar pg 51 DOOM ModE A pg 22 ls A eii ia pg 31 Super LoLux 5 andas pg 24 Super VHS Expansion Technology pg 13 gt Tape COUN serene depot pg 32 38 Tape DUDDINS sumisos pg 34 35 Tape Lens Setting sedan die pg 12 TO VVACIO st pg 24 TIMO base COMO cnc aescis pg 32
83. the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture ENO D Following the illustration on pg 34 connect the camcorder and the VCR Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 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 Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt I on the camcorder Press IIl on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt IH on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished RM V700U optional Buttons O PAUSE IN Connector CONTROL UNIT GR SXM320 SX851 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 The RM V700U remote control unit optional makes additional recording functions possible Installing The Batteries The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 8 Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible Slide the holder back in until you hear a click e Rea
84. then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears To brighten the image To brighten the image rotate the Select Wheel upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the Select Wheel downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN To darken the image Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES e To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 4 e To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 AA n29 Focus detection zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in bright ness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting
85. uch as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely SPECIFICATIONS General Format Power source Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off LCD monitor on viewfinder on VHS NTSC standard DC 6 0 sac 4 2 W GR SXM320 3 6 W GR SX851 3 7 W GR AX750 4 6 W 5 2 W 3 0 W LCD monitor GR SXM320 only eno 1 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Video light GR SXM320 only GR SXM320 SX851 only Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette gt SVHSIH VHSIH cassette Tape speed SP 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips EP 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature Weight Dimensions GR SXM320 only 20 C to 50 C 4F to 122 F Approx 890 g 2 0 lbs GR SXM3 20 Approx 730 g 1 6 lbs GR SX851 Approx 7
86. ud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 16e LENS COVER Open Close Ring Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button Tape remaining time indicator Approximate MIN gt 120MIN gt 119MIN Now calculating Blinking Blinking Blinking Select Wheel BRIGHT DISPLAY Button BRIGHT Il A To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate the Select Wheel BRIGHT until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached i RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power pg 8 e Recording Mode Setting F pg 12 e Load A Cassette I pg 10 e Grip Adjustment F pg 15 e Viewfinder Adjustment I gt pg 15 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked GR SXM320 only Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the viewfinder Press the Recording Start Stop Button BEC appears in the viewfinder while recording
87. udio dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape indicator normal audio only The sound is recorded from the built in microphone Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure lt gt pg 38 before continuing gt M 0 05 20 During Audio Dubbing NOTE Use the RM V700U remote control unit to perform the following procedures Remote sensor Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE The Audio Dub Standby mode is engaged To begin Audio Dubbing press PLAY When the Microphone counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode 4 To end Audio Dubbing press STOP NOTES acinus e Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or STOP the edit points will not be accurate PAUSE e f the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur RM V700U NOTES optional for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e 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 e To edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the
88. when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position of the lens cover o UET lees Controls Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 15 2 Lens Cover Open Close Ring CF pg 16 3 Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTO ON GR SXM320 SX851 Only cesceeseeeees I gt pg 20 4 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEC REC veesseescssseesseessesssesseessesssesees CF pg 19 G e Power Zoom Lever TW CF pg 18 e Speaker Volume Control VOL GR SXM320 only sapiensa F pg 31 6 e Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER ssssecssssescssseesessseeeeee CF pg 18 e Time Base Corrector Button seses gt pg 32 Q Program AE Button P AE IF pg 22 Fade Wipe Button EFFECT CF pg 21 9 e Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R 157 pg 19 e Quick Review Button R gt pg 19 e Rewind Button REW o CF pg 31 e Retake Forward Button RETAKE F I pg 19 e Fast Forward Button FF CF pg 31 19 Stop Button STOP oooonccnincccininocanncnos CF pg 31 12 Play Pause Button PEAY PAA SE sesos CF pg 31 13 e Select Wheel PUSH c ooconccconccccncnooo CF pg 23 e Bright Dial BRIGHT GR SXM320 only eeeeeereeeeeees CF pg 16 31 MENU DISPLAY Button 0000 CF pg 17 23 15 e Recording Mode Button SP EP IF pg 12 e Counter Reset

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