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INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYT1252-001B
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM256
Printed in Malaysia
UC
0104YDR-NF-VM
COPYRIGHT© 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.
“PRECAUTIONS” (
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”
(factory-preset).
• Available when the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lo
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Adapter • Battery Pack AP-V14U or AP-V15U BN-V10U • Shoulder Strap • Cassette Adapter C-P7U • Lens Cap • AA (R6) Battery (for Cassette Adapter) 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 01GR-SXM256_01-05_EN 2 3/2/04, 11:17 AM
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PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS CAUTION • This camcorder is designed to be used with RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, standard. However, live recording and LCD DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. monitor/viewfinder playback are possible any- REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. where. • Us
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® 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 battery r
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INDEX A P AC Adapter ................................................................. pg. 6 Picture Stabilizer ...................................................... pg. 18 Animation Recording ................................................pg. 21 Playback .................................................................. pg. 11 Auto Date Record ....................................................pg. 21 Program AE with Special Effects ............................. pg. 23 Auto Focus ............
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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-V10U 95 80 Push in. BN-V12U 100 85 (optional) BN-V20U 160 140 (optional) BATTERY RELEASE Switch Power Switch BN-V400U 380 330 (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 DC IN voltage s
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STORE BATTERY: Date/Time Settings Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack by 1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing performing the following steps before storing it for down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. a long period of time, otherwise the battery 2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu Screen performance will be reduced. appears. 1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no 3) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select cassette inserted. “3TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display
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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 stabilize p the camcorder. To prevent da
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. 12 34 During shooting # $ % ^&* 5 Keep the lens cap attached to 6 the camcorder. 7 () q w e 8 Cassette holder 9!0@ Viewfinder r Turn the gear to 90 90°° u 180° take up slack. Speaker t i y r 180° LCD monitor Erase protection tab p o Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback Q W E R T Y S D F G H J K U 120M I N S–ET T30 S–ET SP 4 – : : I REC SP TBC 1 2 3 4 5 444
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1 • MENU Wheel [–, +] ................................ pg. 18 Q Tape Remaining Time .............................. pg. 21 • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] .............................. pg. 11 W Recording Mode Indicator ....................... pg. 20 • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ............. pg. 11 E Backlight Compensation Indicator ........... pg. 12 • TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ........................ pg. 14 R Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ...... pg. 20 2 5-Second Recording Button T • Digit
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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 “PLAY” 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 To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press Button ! located on the switch. 4/6 ^. To stop
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Backlight Compensation BASIC FEATURES To quickly increase the brightness of the subject relative to the background. 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) 1) Press BACK LIGHT e during recording. “ ” is To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick displayed and the subject is brightened. scene transitions like those seen in TV 2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press BACK programs. LIGHT e again. “ ” disappears and the 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”. brightness returns to the previous
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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 G resets to “0:00:00”. 2 seconds. “MT” K 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 using ( “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the Power optional video and audio cables. If using both Switch @ to “PLAY” while pressing down the TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to the TV Lock Button ! located on the switch, turn on input. the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate 3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input cassettes in t
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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 # $ % ^&* 5 Keep the lens cap attached to 6 the camcorder. 7 () q w e 8 Cassette holder 9!0@ Viewfinder r Turn the gear to 90° 90° 180° u take up slack. Speaker t i y r 180° LCD monitor Erase protection tab p o Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback Q W E R TY S D F GH J K U – 120M I N S–ET T30 S ET SP 4 – : : I REC SP TBC 1 2 3 4 5 444 TWI L I GHT j AT O +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 colors will Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset be accurately reproduced. titles. •g shows the selected title which remains until AUTO : White balance is adjusted OFF is selected. automatically. FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day. TITLE SETUP CLOUD : Outdoors on a cloudy day. Adjust the settings for TITLE. HALOGEN : A video light or similar type of SIZE : When “LARGE” is selected, the title lighting is used. is twice enlarged verti
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SYSTEM MENU • With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recommended that you do test record beforehand recording. to make sure whether better results can be REC MODE obtained. Allows you to set the recording mode. “EP” • If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is (Extended Play) is more economical, providing switched during recording, the playback picture three times the recording time. will be blurr
