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ENGLISH
COMPACT
CONTENTS
VHS CAMCORDER
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 3
MAJOR FEATURES 4
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5
GR-SXM46
GETTING STARTED 6 – 15
RECORDING 16 – 32
GR-SXM26
Basic Recording ..........................16
Basic Features ...........................18
GR-SX41
Advanced Features ......................22
PLAYBACK 33 – 37
GR-SX21
Basic Playback ...........................33
Features ..................................34
GR-FXM16
Using The Cassette Adapter ...........35
Connections..................
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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 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL- When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or type colour television signals. It cannot be used on a shelf, make sure that is has sufficient space for playback with a television of a different on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or standard. However, live recording and LCD more on both sides, on top and at the rear). monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible Do not block the ventilation holes. anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U (If
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MAJOR FEATURES 4 EN Integrated Auto Light TBC (Time Base Corrector) (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/ (Z pg. 34) FXM161 only) (Z pg. 20) Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 18) Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 23) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi Digital Hyper Zoom n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter (Z pg. 18) Zoom in Super VHS-ET (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) (Z pg. 12) Zoom out NOTES about Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when ”DEMO MODE”
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN5 •AC Power Adapter/ •Remote Control Unit •Battery Pack Charger AA-V16EG RM-V715U BN-V11U (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) •Lithium Battery CR2025 (for clock operation) •Cable Adapter •Shoulder Strap •Core Filter (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ (for provided Audio/Video SX41/SX21 only) cable) •Audio/Video •S-video cable •Editing Cable •DC Cord (A/V) cable (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ (GR-SXM46/SX41 SX41/SX21 only) only) How to Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filter to the provided Audio/Video ca
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GETTING STARTED 6 EN Battery pack BN-V11U, Power BN-V12U or BN-V20U This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you Marks choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. To AC outlet CHARGE CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK indicator Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from 1 the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. AC Power Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the Adapter/Ch
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EN7 USING THE BATTERY PACK A Hook on. Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . B Push in. •If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . .... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) LCD LCD LCD monitor off/ monitor on/ monitor on/ Battery pack Viewfinder on Viewfinder off Viewfinder on 12 1 1 BATTERY RELEASE Switch BN-V11U 90 100 80
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 EN Slot 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 1 supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the 2 camcorder. Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have Battery holder 3 the “+” mark visible. Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a 4 click. NOTES
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EN9 Date/Time Settings Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp 1 comes on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to 3 “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Select Wheel Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME Power Switch Menu appears. •To return to the previous settings, rotate the Select MENU Button Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then go to st
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU. 1 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to 2 “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears. Select Wheel Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to Power Switch 3 the correct tape length setting. T30=30 minutes of recording time, T45=45 minutes, T50=50 minutes MENU Button and T60=60 minutes. •T
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EN11 Cassette holder Loading/Unloading A Cassette Open the LCD monitor fully (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ 1 FXM16/FXM161 only). 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 EJECT Switch Close the LCD monitor (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/ Cassette holder 5 FXM161 only). NOTES: c Closing the LCD monitor while th
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Recording Format Setting (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) 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 “PRO.”. Press MENU. 1 If a VHS cassette is loaded . . . Select Wheel 2 .... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “S-VHS ET”, then press it. The S-VHS ET Power Switch Setting Menu appears. If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . . MENU Button .... rotate the Select Whe
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EN13 NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) n 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. — It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. n With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET rec
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN Video Out Setting (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ SX41/SX21 only) Set to “PAL” or “SECAM” according to the system of the TV or VCR you will be using. NOTE: If you change the PAL/SECAM setting during playback, the playback picture colour may be affected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before you start shooting. Select Wheel Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp Power Switch 1 comes on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. MENU Button 2 Rotate the Select Wheel to mo
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EN15 Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Separate the Velcro strip. 1 Recording Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the Start/Stop 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 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or 180 180° ° 1 “PRO.”). Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability. 2 1 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the 3 indi
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RECORDING Basic Recording 16 EN NOTE: LENS COVER Open/Close Ring You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 6) c Load A Cassette (Z pg. 11) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 10) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 15) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 15) Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Power Switch 1 (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only). Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens Reco
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EN17 NOTES: c 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-SXM46/SXM26/ FXM16/FXM161 only). c The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. c There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. c The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the cal
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RECORDING Basic Features 18 EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom in (T: Telephoto) PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom. OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Display Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. Zoom indicator bar n The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker th
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EN19 5 SEC. REC Button FEATURE: Quick Review (GR-SXM26/SX21/FXM16/ FXM161/FX11 only) PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or RETAKE “PRO.”). (2/3) Button 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second 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. Display FEATURE: Retak
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 20 EN FEATURE: Video Light (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/FXM161 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 : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. n The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on. n
