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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-SXM915
GR-SXM515
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
Serial No.
LYT0254-001B EN
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2 EN Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE following pages to ensure safe use of this product. THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read Warning on lithium battery these as
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EN3 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. •Do not block the openings by placing the product on a But improper use can result in potential electrical bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. shock or fire hazards. This product has been •Do no
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4 EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, marked change in performance and you are unable stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing to restore normal operation by following the detailed serious injury to a child or adult, and serious procedure in its operating instructions, do not damage to the product. attempt to service it yourself as opening or r
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE EN5 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE A Hook on. B Push in. PUSH Button EJECT Switch BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack 1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). degrees. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. 3 Insert a video cassette. To remove the battery pack 4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull
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MAJOR FEATURES 6 EN REMEMBER Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 25) The Logical Choice Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 24) The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 22) Program AE with Special Zoom in Effects (Z pg. 28, 29) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight Zoom out n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter PROVIDED ACCESSORIES LCD Color Monitor (Z pg. 20) •AC Power Adapter/ •Cassette Adapter Charger AA-V15U (VHS Playpak)
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CONTENTS EN7 GETTING STARTED 8 – 17 Power............................................................................................................ 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .............................................................. 10 Date/Time Settings.......................................................................................... 11 Recording Mode Setting..................................................................................... 12 Tape Length Setti
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN Marks Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose To AC outlet the most appropriate source of power. CHARGE indicator NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only the specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch SUPPLY POWER 1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. REFRESH indicator ATTACH BATTERY PACK 2 Align the marks and slide the ba
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EN9 Charge Marker 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: c The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. c Charging times noted on page 8 are f
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER 2 Pull out the battery holder. Battery holder INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER 3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible. RE-INSERT HOLDER 4 Slide the holde
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EN11 Date/Time Settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU. •The power lamp comes on. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. •If you decide you want to return the date and time MENU Button to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then Power lamp go to step 6. •If you want to set only the time without changing the date,
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. SET RECORDING MODE 1 First 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 record- ing time. NOTE: MENU Button If the recording mode is switched during recording, the SP/EP Recording Mode Button playback picture will be
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EN13 Cassette holder Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 2 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward. PUSH Button EJECT Switch CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 4 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. CLOSE LCD MONITOR 5 First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the LCD monitor. Turn to take NOTES: up slack. c Clos
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology) This feature allows you to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this camcorder. ACTIVATE S-VHS ET 1 Set the S-VHS ET Switch to “ON”. •During S-VHS ET mode, “S-ET” is displayed and the S-VHS ET lamp lights. To resume VHS recording . . . .... Set the S-VHS ET Switch to “OFF”. “S-ET” disappears S-VHS ET Switch and the S-VHS ET lamp goes off. with S-VHS ET Lamp MENU Button Recording Format Setting Set the recording
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EN15 NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET 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. n 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. n If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format i
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 16 EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 3 3 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER 2 180 180° °
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EN17 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and 1 thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4. 3 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socke
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RECORDING Basic Recording 18 EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 8) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 12) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 12) c Super VHS-ET function (Z pg. 14) c Recording Format Setting (Z pg. 14) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 16) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 16) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Power Switch EJECT Switch Slide EJECT
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EN19 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 4 25MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop MIN recording. (Now calculating) •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 120MIN NOTES: c When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD 119MIN 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. 3MIN c The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. c There may
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RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) 20 EN Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 18). 90° 180° ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). •The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. •The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD LENS COVER Open/Close Ring monitor, with the wor
