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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-SX20
MAJOR FEATURES
n Programme AE with Special Effects
(Z pg. 18 – 19)
n 5-Sec. Recording (Z pg. 16)
n Menu Adjustment (Z pg. 22, 23, 24)
n Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 16)
n Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 14)
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0353-001A EN
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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 (Z pg. 3). •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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MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS EN EN3 3 GETTING STARTED 4 – 11 n Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 18 – 19) Power ............................................ 4 •Electronic Fog Filter Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/ Removal ........................................ 6 •ND Effect •Sepia Date/Time Settings............................. 7 Tape Length Setting............................. 8 •Twilight •Sports Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............... 9 Recording Format Setting ...................
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GETTING STARTED 4 EN Marks Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you To AC outlet choose 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 REFRESH indicator Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. ATTACH BATTERY PACK REFRESH 2 Align the marks and slid
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EN5 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 colours 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 4 are
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 6 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 holder
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EN7 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, g
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 EN Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears. MENU Button SET TAPE LENGTH 3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes.
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EN9 Cassette holder Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 1 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 3 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. NOTES: PUSH Button EJECT Switch c The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. c Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the casse
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. Menu adjustment makes it possible to record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “S TAPE”, then press it. The S TAPE Setting Menu MENU Button appears. SET RECORDING FORMAT 3 Rotate the Select Dial to set
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EN11 Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip. Recording INSERT HAND Start/Stop 2 Button Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. 3 3 Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE 2 2 1 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or 180 180° ° “PRO.”). POSITION VIEWFINDER 2 Adjust the viewfinder
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RECORDING Basic Recording 12 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. 4) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 8) c Recording Format Setting (Z pg. 10) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 11) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 11) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. EJECT Switch Power Sw
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EN13 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 4 25MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop MIN (Now calculating) recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 60MIN NOTES: 59MIN 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 3MIN holder opens. Do not use force. c The tape remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown. 2MIN c The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder i
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RECORDING Basic Features 14 EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom in 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 Zoom. OPERATION: Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Display Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. Zoom indicator bar n The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. 1X Zoom level indic
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EN15 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds 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. RETAKE (R/F) Button FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode. 2) Press e
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 16 EN 5 SEC. REC Button FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer P. STABILIZER Button PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: 1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears. n To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears. NOTES: c Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following condi- tions: •When shooting subjects with vertical
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RECORDING Advanced Features EN17 [Ex.: Fader] Fade/Wipe Fade in These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode. SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Fade out ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY Display 2 MODE EFFECT Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at After 2 sec. left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected MOSAIC and reserved.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 18 EN Display Programme AE With Special Effects P.AE After 2 sec. All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting :SEPIA effects is press P.AE. SELECT OPERATION MODE P.AE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. :SEPIA SELECT MODE 2 Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left. •The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name SEPIA disappears, and only the indication remains. The mode is activa
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EN19 Display Mode Display Mode 1/2000 sec. Sepia SEPIA S1/2000 High Speed Shutter Sepia High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.) The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted Captures faster action than Sports mode. (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide (Z pg. 23) Nega/Posi for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood NEGA POSI movie. Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive) The colours of a picture are reversed. Sports SPORTS Sports High shutter speed clearly cap
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 20 EN Date/Time Insert The feature allows you to display the date and time in the viewfinder, or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen. ACCESS “DATE/TIME DISP.” MENU 3 Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME DISP.” by rotating the Select Dial while in Record-Standby. Then press it to display t
