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ENGLISH
COMPACT
CONTENTS
VHS CAMCORDER
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 3
MAJOR FEATURES 4
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5
GR-SXM460A
GETTING STARTED 6 – 15
RECORDING 16 – 32
GR-SXM260A
Basic Recording ..........................16
Basic Features ...........................18
GR-SX210A
Advanced Features ......................22
PLAYBACK 33 – 37
GR-SXM46EA
Basic Playback ...........................33
Features ..................................34
GR-SXM26EA
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 NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. ● The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom. This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U**/V12U/V20U battery packs and
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MAJOR FEATURES 4 EN Integrated Auto Light TBC (Time Base Corrector) (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/ ( pg. 34) SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) ( pg. 20) Picture Stabiliser ( pg. 18) Programme AE with Special Effects ( pg. 23) Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Twilight Sports Digital Hyper Zoom Nega/Posi ( pg. 18) 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Zoom in Super VHS-ET ( pg. 12) Zoom out NOTES about Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN5 •AC Power Adapter/ •Battery Pack •Remote Control •Cassette Adapter Charger AA-V16A BN-V11U Unit RM-V716U C-P7U or AA-V16AS (GR-SXM460A/ (GR-SXM460A/ (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SX210A), SXM46EA only) SXM260A/SX210A), BN-V20U AA-V16EA (GR-SXM46EA/ •R6 (AA) Battery (for (GR-SXM46EA/ SXM26EA/SX21EA) Cassetter Adapter) SXM26EA/SX21EA) •Core Filter x 2 (for •Lithium Battery •R03 (AAA) Battery x 2 provided Audio/ (for Remote Control CR2025 (for •Shoulder Strap Video Cable and Unit, G
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GETTING STARTED 6 EN Battery pack BN-V11U*, BN-V12U or BN-V20U Power Marks This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use To AC outlet provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGE indicator CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 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 Adapter/ Charger Align the marks and slide the battery pack
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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 Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press 1 SP/LP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time. NOTES: ● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the Select Wheel Power Switch playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. ● S-VHS/S-VHS E
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EN11 Cassette holder Loading/Unloading A Cassette Open the LCD monitor fully (GR-SXM460A/ 1 SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA 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-SXM460A/SXM260A/ Cassette holder 5 SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). NOTES: ● Closing the LCD mo
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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. NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that the recording mode is set to “SP” ( pg. 10). Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU. 1 Select Wheel If a VHS cassette is loaded . . . Power Switch 2 .... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “S-VHS ET”, then press it. The S-VHS ET MENU Button Setting Menu
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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. — It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is recommended that y
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip. 1 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the 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. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or 1 “PRO.”). Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability. 2 3 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until t
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EN15 Shoulder Strap Attachment Following the illustration, thread the strap through the 1 eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other 1 end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 4 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4. 2 3 Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the 1 tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw. CAUTION: When using a tripod, b
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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. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10) ● Tape Length Setting ( pg. 10) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 11) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 14) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 14) Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Power Switch Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked 1 (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). Recording Star
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EN17 NOTES: ● 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-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of
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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 The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker th
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EN19 5 SEC. REC Button FEATURE: Quick Review (GR-SXM260A/SX210A/ SXM26EA/SX21EA 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. 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: Reta
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 20 EN FEATURE: Video Light (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA 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. The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s po
