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INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYT1133-001A
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM195AS
VHS
PAL
625
®Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
Printed in Japan
AS
0103-MK-UN-SN
COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
“PRECAUTIONS” ( pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”
(factory-preset).
• Availabl
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Adapter AP-V13A • Power Cord • Shoulder Strap • Cassette Adapter • Lens Cap • Battery Pack C-P7U BN-V11U • AA (R6) Battery (for Cassette Adapter) • A/V (Audio/Video) Cable NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. 2 1 GR-SXM195AS_EN_Japan 2 03.01.24, 9:19 AM
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PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS WARNING: • If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK from the camcorder or AC adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE camcorder or AC adapter under these conditions THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your MOISTURE. JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. • To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No CAUTIONS user servicea
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm 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
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INDEX A N AC Adapter ................................................................. pg. 6 ND Effect Mode ........................................................pg. 24 Animation Recording ................................................pg. 21 Nega/Posi Mode ...................................................... pg. 24 Auto Date Record ....................................................pg. 21 P Auto Focus ...............................................................pg. 12 Picture Stabiliser
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USING THE BATTERY PACK GETTING STARTED Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY Hook on. PACK”. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN-V11U 90 80 Push in. BN-V12U 90 80 (optional) BN-V20U 140 130 (optional) Power Switch BATTERY RELEASE BN-V400U 340 305 Switch (optional) Battery pack USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step 2) and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”). • The provided AC Adapter features automatic To AC outlet To DC
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• The following steps have the same function as Date/Time Settings “REFRESH” ( pg. 6). 1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing 1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. cassette inserted. 2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu 2) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ” while Screen appears. pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the • You can select the language (ENGLISH, switch. CHINESE or ARABIC) used in all messages • During chargin
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Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting 1) Separate the Velcro strip. Align the screw and camera direction stud on the 2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp tripod with the tripod mounting socket p. Then the grip. tighten the screw. 3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily CAUTION operate the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip. When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend 3 its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent dama
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. 12 34 During shooting # $ % ^&* Keep the lens cap 5 attached to the camcorder. 6 7 8 () q w e Cassette holder 9!0@ LCD monitor r Turn the gear to 90° 90° 180° take up slack. Viewfinder t u Speaker Erase i y protection tab r 180° p o Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 w e r t y u i 7 120M I N S–ET T30 S–ET SP 4 REC SP TBC – 1 : 2 3 : 4 5 8 444
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1 • MENU Wheel [–, +] ................................ pg. 18 1 Tape Remaining Time .............................. pg. 21 • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] .............................. pg. 11 2 Recording Mode Indicator ....................... pg. 20 • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ............. pg. 11 3 • Digital Effect Indicator ............................ pg. 24 • TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ........................ pg. 14 • Programme AE Indicator ....................... pg. 24 2 5-Second Recor
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RECORDING PLAYBACK Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET), TAPE 1 Load a tape ( pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU. Cassette”). pg. 18 – 22, “MENU SETTINGS”) ( 2 Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the 1 Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch @ switch. To start playback, press 4/6 ^. to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press ! located on the switch. 4/6 ^. To stop pl
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Backlight Compensation BASIC FEATURES To quickly increase the brightness of the subject 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) relative to the background. To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick 1) Press BACK LIGHT e during recording. “ ” is scene transitions like those seen in TV displayed and the subject is brightened. programmes. 2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press BACK 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”. LIGHT e again. “ ” disappears and the 2) During Record–Standby, press
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Zooming Quick Review To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry To check the end of the last recording. extends the maximum magnification offered by 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record– optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. Standby mode. • Slide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards “T” to 2) Press 2 w and release quickly. zoom in, or “W” to zoom out. Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and • The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3, played back automatically, then pa
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Tracking Counter Memory Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment. playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press COUNTER R/M q and hold for more than 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx. 1 second. The counter t resets to “0:00:00”. 2 seconds. “MT” i appears. 2) Press COUNTER R/M q for less than 1 second. 2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel 1 so that the “M” appears. noise bars disappear. 3) After recording or playback, press 5 e, then •
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Connections To A TV/VCR Tape Dubbing 1) Make sure all units are turned off. 1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR 2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If using ( “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the Power both TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to Switch @ to “ ” while pressing down the the TV input. Lock Button ! located on the switch, turn on the 3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. cassettes in th
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Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/ VHS VCR. 1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one “AA (R6)” size battery, then reattach the cover. 2) Slide the latch to open the compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door. 3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back. 4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. This may take around 10 sec
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INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. 12 34 During shooting # $ % ^&* Keep the lens cap 5 attached to the camcorder. 6 7 8 () q w e Cassette holder 9!0@ LCD monitor r Turn the gear to 90° 90° 180° take up slack. Viewfinder t u Speaker Erase i y r protection tab 180° p o Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 w e r t y u i 7 120M I N S–ET T30 S–ET SP 4 – : : 8 REC SP TBC 1 2 3 4 5 444 TWI L I GHT & AT 9 +02
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CAMERA MENU MENU SETTINGS EXPOSURE 1 Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. the following situations: 2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to background is too bright. select the desired function. • When shooting on a reflective natural background • To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU, such as at the beach o
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M.W.B. TITLE If the white balance is correct, all other colours will Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset be accurately reproduced. titles in 11 different languages. Change the language in LANGUAGE in TITLE SETUP in AUTO : White balance is adjusted CAMERA MENU ( pg. 19). automatically. • $ shows the selected title which remains until FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day. OFF is selected. CLOUD : Outdoors on a cloudy day. TITLE SETUP HALOGEN : A video light or similar type of lighting is used
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SYSTEM MENU S-VHS (S-VHS ET) This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while ON: With an S-VHS cassette, “S” appears and the recording. camcorder records in S-VHS. With a VHS cassette, “S-ET” appears and the REC MODE camcorder records with S-VHS picture quality, Allows you to set the recording mode. “LP” (Long which is called Super VHS ET (Expansion Technol- Play) is more economical, providing twice the ogy). S-VHS REC appears during recording. recording time. OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS ca
