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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 3
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4
COMPACT AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION 6
VHS CAMCORDER
GETTING STARTED 7 – 16
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 17 – 26
GR-SXM935
VIDEO RECORDING............ 18 – 21
VIDEO PLAYBACK.............. 22 – 26
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 27 – 34
D.S.C. RECORDING ............ 28 – 29
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............. 30 – 34
ADVANCED FEATURES 35 – 48
REFERENCES 49 – 71
DETAILS ...........................50 – 51
TROUBLESHOOT
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2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual •All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover. •Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. •Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . .
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EN3 ® 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 batt
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 EN •AC Adapter •Cassette Adapter •Battery Pack AP-V10U (VHS Playpak) BN-V20U C-P7U •Shoulder Strap •Lens Cap •AA (R6) Battery (for Cassette Adapter) ® (for Windows PC) •CD-ROM The CD-ROM contains the •PC Connection Cable following 4 software programs: • Picture Navigator Presto! • Mr. Photo • PhotoAlbum • ImageFolio
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EN5 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 13 2
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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 EN Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the VIDEO DEMO MODE mode is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit). OFF Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the ON demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is
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GETTING STARTED EN7 GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power.................................................. 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment.................................. 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10 Tripod Mounting.......................................... 10 Date/Time Settings...................................... 11 Recording Format Setting ........................ 12 – 13 Recording Mode Setting ............
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN Hook on. Power 1 This camcorder’s 2-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 2 Push in. Make sure the battery pack is attached to the 1 camcorder. Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and push the battery in until it locks in place 2. •If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. BATTERY RELEASE Switch REFRESH Button Set t
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EN9 USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION: Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK” Before detaching the power source, make ( pg. 8). sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a Approximate recording time (unit: min.) camcorder malfunction. Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN-V11U 80 65 (optional) (45) (35) BN-V12U 80 65 Charge marker (45) (35) (optional) A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you BN-V20U 130 105 remember whether it
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M A GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Separate the Velcro strip. 1 Recording Start/Stop Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the Button 2 grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily 3 operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. 3 3 Viewfinder Adjustment 2 2 180 180° ° Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability. 1 2 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control unt
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EN11 Date/Time Settings Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp 1 comes on. VIDEO Lamp Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen 2 appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM 3 MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ NEXT” and press it to display the next page. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DATE/TIME” and 4 press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME” (hour/ Power Switch 5 minute), rotate the MENU Whe
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp VIDEO Lamp 1 comes on. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen 2 appears. MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM 3 MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. If a VHS cassette is loaded . . . .... rotate the MENU Wheel to select “S-VHS ET”, then press it. The S-VHS ET Settin
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EN13 NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET 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. 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. If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format i
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp VIDEO Lamp 1 comes on. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen 2 appears. MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM 3 MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “REC MODE” and Power Switch 4 press it. The REC MODE Menu appears. Select “SP” or “EP” by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it. The Menu
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EN15 EJECT Switch Loading/Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder Open the LCD monitor fully. 1 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not 2 use force to open. Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make 3 sure the label is facing outward. Press the Close button to close the cassette holder 4 until it locks into place. Close Button Close the LCD monitor. 5 NOTES: ● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor. ● The cassette hold
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 16 EN Picture Mode Setting The Picture mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). VIDEO Lamp Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp 1 comes on. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen MENU Wheel 2 appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM 3 MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “PICTURE” and 4 press it. The PICTURE Menu appears. Select “FIN
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN17 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 18 – 21 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder ........ 18 Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor ....... 18 LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment .............. 18 Power Switch Position ............................. 18 Journalistic Shooting ................................ 19 Self-Recording ....................................... 19 Zooming ............................................. 20
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VIDEO RECORDING 18 EN NOTE: REFRESH Button You should already have performed the procedures listed Makes the DSC lamp go out. below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 15) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 14) ● Tape Length Setting ( pg. 14) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. 1 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the Power S
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EN19 NOTES: ● If 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 “ ” or “ ” to turn the camcorder on again. ● If 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 ( pg. 21) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it. ● To remove the indicati
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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) 20 EN Zooming: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. Zoom out (W: Wide angle) ● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. ● Focusing may become unstable during Zo
