JVC LYT1367-001A, 1204YDR-NF-VM User Manual

625

VHS
PAL

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM301AS
GR-SXM265AS
GR-SXM201AS

ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 4 ~ 8

RECORDING/PLAYBACK 9

BASIC FEATURES 9 ~ 11

MENU SETTINGS 12 ~ 16

REFERENCES 18 ~ 23

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes
place when “DEMO MODE” is set to
“ON” (factory-preset).

• Available when the Power Switch is set to
“ ” or “ ”.

• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF” ( pg. 15).

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact
VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
“SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” ( pg. 3) to
ensure safe use of this product.

LYT1367-001A

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Adapter

Battery Pack

BN-V10U

AP-V14A

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Shoulder Strap

A/V (Audio/Video)

Cable

Cassette Adapter

C-P8U

Power Cord

Lens Cap

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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN­V400U

• Compact S-VHS ( ) Cassettes SE­C45/30

• Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/
45/30

• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

Some accessories are not available in some
areas.
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for
details on accessories and their availability.

Remote Control Unit
RM-V715U
(GR-SXM301AS /
GR-SXM265AS only)

AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for Remote Control Unit,
GR-SXM301AS /
GR-SXM265AS only)

2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS

To avoid electrical shock or damage to the
unit, first firmly insert the small end of the
power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no
longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end
of the power cord into an AC outlet.

• If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell
coming from the camcorder or AC adapter,
shut it down and unplug it immediately.
Continue using the camcorder or AC
adapter under these conditions could lead to
fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC
dealer. Do not attempt to repair the
malfunction yourself.

• To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.

• When you are not using the AC Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that
you disconnect the AC Adapter from AC
outlet.

• The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible, or the
mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.

• In certain areas, use the conversion plug
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

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 Adapter are on its bottom.

CAUTIONS

• 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 JVC BN-V10U/ V12U/ V20U/ V400U
battery packs and, to recharge them or to
supply power to the camcorder from an AC
outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC
Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter
may be necessary to accommodate different
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet
or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient
space at least 10 cm on all sides to allow
ventilation.
Do not block the ventilation holes.
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
rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be followed strictly.
Prevent water or liquid from entering this
equipment, keep it away from wet places.

CAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Only cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder.
However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked .

3

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

Eyepiece

GETTING STARTED

6

7
8

5

9

-

Video Light
(GR-SXM301AS
only)

1

2

5

"

!

Connector Cover

Viewfinder

Speaker

Remote Sensor
(GR-SXM301/
265AS only)

During Recording During Playback

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

3

4

During

shooting

Keep the lens
cap attached to
the camcorder

Cassette holder

$

#

180

+

LCD monitor

Microphone

Transmitted beam
effective area

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

)

(

&

%

~

,

Turn the gear
to take up
slack

Erase

.

protection tab

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1

2

4

5

3

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7

6

8

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pg. 18 for “Warning Indications”

4

1

• MENU Wheel [–, +] ..............................  pg. 7

• BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] .........................  pg. 15

• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ...........  pg. 9

• TRACKING Wheel [–, +].....................  pg. 10

2

• Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]*1..........  pg. 9

• 5- Second Recording Button

[5 SEC. REC]*

3

Power Zoom Lever [T/W]......................  pg. 10

4

• Manual Focus Button [ FOCUS]....  pg. 10

2

.....................................  pg. 9

• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ....  pg. 10

5

Shoulder Strap Eyelets...........................  pg. 8

6

S-Video Output Connector [S]..............  pg. 11

7

Audio Output Connector [A] .................  pg. 11

8

Video Output Connector [V] .................  pg. 11

9

Battery Release Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] .....  pg. 6

!

DC IN Connector ....................................  pg. 6

"

• Recording Start/Stop Button ................  pg. 9

• REFRESH Button ................................  pg. 6

#

Lock Button ............................................  pg. 6

$

Power Switch [ PLAY, OFF, , ] .....  pg. 9

%

POWER/CHARGE Lamp .......................  pg. 6

&

• Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ..  pg. 10

• Fast-Forward Button [F] .......................  pg. 9

(

• Play/ Pause Button...............................  pg. 9

• Backlight Compensation Button.........  pg. 10

)

• Stop Button [STOP]..............................  pg. 9

• Eject [EJECT] Button ...........................  pg. 8

~

• Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ...  pg. 10

• Quick Review Button [ R ]...........  pg. 10

• Rewind Button [R] ................................  pg. 9

+

Close Button...........................................  pg. 8

,

Dioptre Adjustment Control ....................  pg. 8

-

Grip Strap...............................................  pg. 8

.

Tripod Mounting Socket..........................  pg. 8

/

Tape Remaining Time...........................  pg. 15

:

Recording Mode Indicator ....................  pg. 14

;

Video Light Indicator*1..........................  pg. 12

<

Backlight Compensation Indicator........  pg. 10

=

Recording Format Indicator (S/ S-ET).......  pg. 16

>

Tape Length Indicator ...........................  pg. 15

?

Zoom Indicator Bar ...............................  pg. 10

a Zoom Level Indicator
b Approximate Zoom Ratio

@

Recording Indicator.................................  pg. 9

[

Digital Effect Indicator ...........................  pg. 13

\

• Programme AE Indicator ....................  pg. 13

• Night-Scope Indicator

]

Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator................  pg. 13

^

Picture Stabiliser Indicator ....................  pg. 14

_

• Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator...  pg. 15

*1

.......................  pg. 12

• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator*2.................  pg. 9

{

Instant Title Display...............................  pg. 14

|

Date/Time Display.................................  pg. 15

}

Bright Level Indicator ............................  pg. 15

V

Focus Indicator .....................................  pg. 10

0

Exposure Control Level Counter...........  pg. 12

1

White Balance Mode Indicator ..............  pg. 14

2

S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator

3

Record-Standby Mode Indicator .............  pg. 9

4

• : Cassette Indicator.....................  pg. 18

• : Insert Editing Indicator

5

TBC Indicator........................................  pg. 10

6

Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)  pg. 16

7

Tape Counter ........................................  pg. 16

8

Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP) .......  pg. 14

9

Tape Running Indicator

....  pg. 16

*3

................  pg. 17

3: Playback
¡: Fast-Forward/ Shuttle Search
1: Rewind/ Shuttle Search
8: Pause

!

Tracking Indicator ..................................  pg. 10

"

VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator ...........  pg. 9

*1 GR-SXM301AS only.
*2 GR-SXM265AS/SXM201AS only
*3 GR-SXM301/SXM265AS only

GETTING STARTED

5

GETTING STARTED

Hook on

Push in

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY RELEASE
Switch

Battery pack

To AC outlet

Charging the Battery Pack

1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the

camcorder and push the battery in until it locks
in place.

• If the battery pack is attached wrongly, a
malfunction may occur.

2) Set the Power Switch
pressing down the Lock Button
the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector
then connect the Power Cord to the AC
adapter.

3) The CHARGE lamp
charging.

4) When the CHARGE lamp
and turns off, charging is finished. Unplug the
AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the
AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack…

… slide BATTERY RELEASE 9 and pull out the
battery pack.

Battery Pack Charging time

BN-V10U approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V12U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
BN-V20U (optional) approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
BN-V400U (optional) approx. 5 hrs. 10 min.

Charging time is for a fully discharged battery pack.

Power Switch

To DC IN
connector

AC Adapter

$

to “OFF” while

#

. Connect

%

blinks to indicate

%

stops blinking

Perform step 1) of “Charging the Battery Pack”.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery Pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on

BN-V10U 100

BN-V12U
(optional)

BN-V20U
(optional)

BN-V400U
(optional)

( ): When the video light is on
(GR-SXM301AS only)

(90)

105
(95)

170

(155)

400

(350)

Using AC Power

Using the Battery Pack

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (
step 2) of “Charging the Battery Pack”).

• The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110V to
240V.

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to
do so can cause the camcorder to malfunction.

REFRESH:

!

,

Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before
recharging or storing it for a long period of time,
otherwise the battery performance will be
reduced.

1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of “Charging the
Battery Pack”.

2) Press REFRESH
CHARGE lamp
discharging.

3) When discharging is finished, charging
automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp
blinks normally.

"

for over 4 seconds. The

%

blinks faster to indicate

80

(70)

85

(75)

140

(120)

330

(285)

%

6

• The following steps have the same function as
“REFRESH” ( pg. 6).

1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no
cassette inserted.

$

2) Set the Power Switch
pressing down the Lock Button

to “ ” or “ ” while

#

.

• During charging or discharging, the camcorder
cannot be operated.

• Charging and discharging are not possible if
the wrong type of battery is used.

• When charging the battery pack for the first
time or after a long storage period, the
CHARGE lamp
battery pack from the camcorder, then try

%

may not light. Remove the

charging again.

• If a fully-charged battery’s operation time
remains extremely short, the battery is worn
out. Please purchase a new one.

• Perform charging where the temperature is
between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the
ideal temperature range. If the environment is
too cold, charging may be incomplete.

• Charging time varies according to the ambient
temperature and the status of the battery pack.

• Since the AC Adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be
sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

• Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V10U/V12U/
V20U/V400U battery pack without the
camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

• To avoid interference with reception, do not use
the AC Adapter near a radio.

• Recording time is reduced significantly when
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used
repeatedly.

• Before extended use, it is recommended that
you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3
times the planned shooting time.

Date/Time Settings

$

1) Set the Power Switch
down the Lock Button

2) Press the MENU Wheel
Screen appears.

3) Rotate the MENU Wheel
SYSTEM MENU” and press it.

4) Rotate the MENU Wheel
TIME SET” and press it. The DATE/TIME SET
Menu appears.

5) To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME”
(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel
select the desired item, and press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU

1

until the correct setting appears and

Wheel
then press it. The setting stops blinking.

6) When none of these settings (“YEAR”,
“MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the
MENU Wheel
press it, to go to Menu Screen.

7) Press the MENU Wheel
“3EXIT” to close the Menu Screen.

• To display the date and time in the camcorder’s
display and on a connected TV, see DATE/
TIME DISP. ( pg. 15) in SYSTEM MENU.

• The date/time cannot be stored in memory if
the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an
authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set
the date/time as necessary before you start
shooting.

DATE T I M2ESET

Y

E

A

R

M

O

N

T

D

A

Y

T

I

M

E

R

E

THURN

to “ ” while pressing

#

.

1

in. The TOP MENU

1

to select “3TO

1

to select “3DATE/

1

to select “3RETURN” and

1

in to select

200:0

2
2

24-hour

4

indication

6
8
0

1

to

GETTING STARTED

7

1) Separate the Velcro strip.

2) Pass your right hand through the loop and

grasp the grip.

3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop

"

and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten

Button
the Velcro strip.

3

GETTING STARTED

"

Velcro
strip

Viewfinder Adjustment

Grip Adjustment

1) Set the Power Switch $ to “ ” or “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button

2) Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Pull up the viewfinder and adjust it manually to
get the best view.

3) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

PAU SE

#

.

,

until the

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet 5, then fold it
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to
the other eyelet
twisted. Adjust the length.

5

, making sure the strap is not

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the tripod mounting socket
tighten the screw.

.

.

. Then

CAUTION :

Tripod Mounting

When using a tripod, be sure to extend its legs
fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent
damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not
use a small tripod.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1) Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned

vertically with the camera (do not tilt it). Press

)

EJECT
cassette holder opens. Do not force open.

2) When inserting a cassette, make sure the label
is facing outward.

3) Press the Close button

,,

,,

cassette holder until it locks in place. Close the
LCD monitor.

• Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette
holder is still open may cause damage to the
LCD monitor.

• Make sure the erase protection tab is in the
position that allows recording. If not, slide the
tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If
the tab has been removed, cover the hole with
adhesive tape.

• The cassette holder cannot be opened while
the camcorder is in record mode or detached
from power source.

for more than 2 seconds until the

+

to close the

Cassette holder

)

5

+

Erase protection tab

8