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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@
[
\
]
^
_
{
|
}
>
=
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V
0
1
2
4
5
3
9
!
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.
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D
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T
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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
Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET), TAPE
LENGTH and DATE/TIME. ( pg. 12 – 16,
“MENU SETTINGS”)
1) Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch
to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock
#
.
Button
Shooting while using the viewfinder:
sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Shooting while using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
The camcorder is in Record-Standby mode and
3
“PAUSE”
• The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be
2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
• To stop recording, press the Recording Start/
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD
Monitor:
When the Power Switch $ is set to “”,
adjust “LCD BRIGHT” in SYSTEM MENU (pg.
15).
is displayed.
used simultaneously. Therefore, when opening
the LCD monitor and tilting it upward to 180°,
you cannot view any image in the viewfinder.
However, you can shoot yourself while viewing
your own image on the LCD monitor.
@
appears while recording is in
progress.
"
Stop Button
Record-Standby mode.
. The camcorder re-enters
Make
$
"
.
PLAYBACK
1) Load a tape (pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A
RECORDING
Cassette”).
2) Set the Power Switch
pressing down the Lock Button
playback, press 3/8
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback),
press 3/8
Press 1
High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is
possible by pressing 1
playback.
During playback, holding 1
continues the search as long as you hold the
button.
(
. To stop playback, press 7 ).
~
to rewind, or ¡ & to fast-forward.
$
to "PLAY" while
(
.
~
or ¡ & during
~
or ¡ & down
#
. To start
For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK
• The camcorder shuts off automatically after
about 5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop
mode.
To turn on again, set the Power Switch $ to
“OFF”, then to “ ”, “ ” or “PLAY”.
• When the Power Switch
or “PLAY”, and the LCD 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.
• The playback picture can be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut), on the
LCD monitor or on a connected TV (pg. 11,
“Connections To A TV/VCR”).
• To control the speaker volume ", rotate the
MENU Wheel
towards “–” to turn down. While shooting,
sound is not heard from the speaker.
• Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search.
This is normal.
• If TBC is engaged during Still Playback, noise
bars will not appear. (GR-SXM301AS only)
$
is set to “ ”, “ ”
1
towards “+” to turn up, or
BASIC FEATURES
Snapshot
(GR-SXM301AS only)
You can record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
1) Perform step 1) of “RECORDING”.
2) Press SNAPSHOT
• There is a momentary camera shutter-type
blackout together with the sound effect of a
shutter closing.
• Snapshot is also available during playback.
However, the shutter sound is not heard.
5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
(GR-SXM265/201AS only)
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick
scene transitions like those seen on TV.
1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.
2) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC
5S
reserved.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Buttons
Recording starts, and after 5 seconds, the
camcorder re-enters Record–Standby mode
automatically.
4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press
5SEC. REC
disappears.
• Fade/Wipe (pg. 13) cannot be activated
during 5Sec. Rec.
2
.
_
appears and 5Sec. Rec is
2
again so that 5S
2
.
"
.
_
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
9
Backlight Compensation
To increase the brightness of the subject relative
to the background.
1) Press BACKLIGHT
<
is displayed and the subject is brightened.
2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press
BACKLIGHT
• Backlight Compensation functions in both
BASIC FEATURES
recording modes (“ ” or “ ”).
• Using BACKLIGHT
subject, resulting in a washed out or white
image.
• BACKLIGHT
(pg. 12) cannot be used simultaneously.
(
during recording. “ ”
(
again. “ ” < disappears.
(
may brighten the
(
and Manual Exposure mode
Auto/Manual Focus
If correct focus cannot be obtained with Auto
Focus, use Manual Focus.
1) Set the Power Switch
down the Lock Button
2) Press FOCUS
3) To focus on a distant subject, rotate the MENU
4) To cancel the Manual Focus, press FOCUS
• When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
1
upward. “2” appears and blinks. To
Wheel
focus on a close subject, rotate the MENU
1
downward. “3” appears and blinks.
Wheel
4
. “ ” V disappears and Auto Focus is
applied.
farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
$
to “ ” while pressing
#
.
4
. “ ” V appears.
Zooming
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry
extends the maximum magnification offered by
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
• Slide the Power Zoom Lever
zoom in, or “W” to zoom out.
• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever
3
, the quicker the zoom action.
• Focusing may become unstable during
Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in
Record–Standby, lock the focus by using the
manual focus, then zoom in or out in Record
mode.
• The zoom level indicator
zoom. Once the zoom level indicator
reaches the top, all magnification from that
point is through digital processing.
• When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
“D.ZOOM” (pg. 14) to “OFF” in CAMERA
MENU.
• Digital zoom cannot be used when the
“V. ECHO” mode (pg. 13, “Digital Effects”) is
activated.
3
towards “T” to
?
-a moves during
Quick Review
To check the end of the last recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in Record–
Standby mode.
2) Press 1
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and
played back automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
• Distortion may occur at the start of playback.
This is normal.
~
and release quickly.
Retake
To re-record certain segments.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in Record–
Standby mode.
2) Press and hold either RETAKE ¡
~
to reach the start point for new recording.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
start recording.
• Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.
&
or 1
"
to
Tracking
Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen
during playback. To activate Manual Tracking:
1) Press the TRACKING Wheel
seconds. “MT”
2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel
noise bars disappear.
• To return to Auto Tracking, press the
TRACKING Wheel
set the Power Switch
“PLAY” again. “AT”
Tracking finishes, the indication disappears.
• When noise bars appear during playback, the
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and
“AT”
• Manual Tracking may not work with tapes
recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.
!
appears.
!
appears.
1
1
for approx. 2
1
so that the
for approx. 2 seconds or
$
to “OFF” and then
!
blinks. When Auto
TBC (Time Base Corrector)
Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to
deliver a stable picture even with old tapes.
To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC
during playback for more than 1 second. “TBC”
?
is displayed.
-a
• The “TBC” indicator
camcorder equipped with a black/white
viewfinder) while TBC is working, and white
while TBC is not operative.
• TBC does not work during Still Playback and
Shuttle Search (pg. 9).
• It may take a few seconds before TBC actually
starts working.
• The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode
is activated or deactivated at the edit-in/-out
points or when normal playback resumes after
Still Playback or Shuttle Search (pg. 9).
5
turns green (grey with a
4
5
10
• If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is
VCR
set to on, turn off TBC.
Connections To A TV/VCR
1) Make sure all units are turned off.
2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If
using both TV and VCR, connect the VCR
output to the TV input.
3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input
mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
• Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.
• The S-Video cable connection can improve the
dubbed picture quality. A commercially
available S-Video cable is required.
• Be sure to lower the TV volume to its minimum
to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the
camcorder is turned on.
• If you have a TV or speakers that are not
specially shielded, do not place the speakers
adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in
the camcorder playback picture.
To S-Video
66
Output
66
S-Video
cable
(Optional)
To S-Video
Input
Connector
Cover
White to Audio
77
Output
77
Yellow to Video
88
Output
88
A/V cable
White to
Audio Input
• Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional
editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder
when finished.
Using The Cassette Adapter
Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video
cassette recorded with this camcorder on a SVHS/ VHS VCR.
1) Slide the latch 1 to open the compartment
door, then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door 2.
• If the colour shown in the window 4 is green
or red, turn the dial 5 in the direction of
“UNLOADING” so that colour changes to blue.
2) Turn the dial 5 in the direction of “LOADING”
all the way until it stops.
• The color shown in the window 4 changes
from blue \ red \ green (indicating playback
is possible).
3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and
play the tape back.
• To record on a VCR using a compact cassette
and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording
safety hole with Adhesive tape.
4) To unload the cassette, turn the dial 5 in the
direction of “UNLOADING” all the way until it
stops.
• The color shown in the window 4 changes
from green \ red \ blue (indicating unloading
is possible).
5) Slide the latch 1 to open the compartment
door, then insert your finger in the hole 6, and
push up and remove the cassette.
6) Close the compartment door 2.
Recording
safety hole
2 Compartment door
4 Window
5 Dial
BASIC FEATURES
Tape Dubbing
1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR (pg.
11, “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the
Power Switch
down the Lock Button #, turn on the VCR’s
power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in
the camcorder and the VCR.
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause
modes.
2) Press 3/8 ( to find a spot just before the edit-
in point. Once it is reached, press 3/8
again.
3) Press 3/8 ( and engage the VCR’s Record
mode.
4) Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and
press 3/8 (.
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7 Reels
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• If there is slack in the video tape when
inserting the compact cassette into the
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affixed
6 Hole
adapter, the tape may become damaged. To
take up slack in the tape, turn the gear 3 in
the direction of the arrow.
• During tape loading and unloading, do not
touch the reels 7 for safety and tape
protection.
• Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode
cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR.
Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with
the S-VHS function.
MENU SETTINGS
• During special-effect playback (slow motion,
still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or
noise bars may appear on the screen.
MENU SETTINGS
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while
recording.
1) Set the Power Switch
down the Lock Button
2) Press the MENU Wheel
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select the desired menu or function and
press it.
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EXPOSURE
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in
the following situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or when
the background is too bright.
• When shooting on a reflective natural
background such as at the beach or in the
snow.
• When the background is overly dark or the
subject light.
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel
“MANUAL”, then press it.
2) To brighten the image, rotate the MENU
1
downward.
Wheel
To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
1
upward.
The exposure control level increases/decreases
(maximum ±06).
1
LIGHT (Video Light)
(GR-SXM301AS only)
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too
dim.
OFF : Turns off the light.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.
ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
• It is recommended to set M.W.B. (pg. 14) to
in CAMERA MENU when you use the
video light.
• The battery pack’s charge may be low even
though the battery indicator ( ) does not
blink, the camcorder may turn off automatically
when you turn on the video light, or when you
start recording with the video light turned on.
• When the Video Light mode is set to “AUTO”:
• Depending on the lighting conditions, the
video light may keep turning on and off.
• While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter”
mode is engaged, the light is likely to stay
on. While the “Twilight” mode is engaged,
the light will not activate. (pg. 13,
“Programme AE with Special Effects”)
NIGHT (Night-Scope)
(GR-SXM301AS only)
To make dark subjects or areas even brighter than
they would be under good natural lighting.
OFF: To cancel the effect.
A AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically
adjusted (maximum 1/2 sec.).
1 20X: The shutter speed is set to 2/5th of a
second to provide 20 times the sensitivity.
2 50X : The shutter speed is set to 1 second
to provide 50 times the sensitivity.
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to select
LIGHT : The camcorder’s light is on and
the shutter speed is automatically adjusted
(maximum 1/2 sec.).
• During Night-Scope, the following cannot be
activated: “Picture Stabiliser”, “Programme AE
With Special Effects”, “Digital Effects” and
“S.LX” in the menu settings.
• During Night-Scope, it may be difficult for
focusing. To prevent this, use of a tripod is
recommended.
P. AE (Programme AE with special effects)
• In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Spor ts” modes,
picture colour may be adversely affected if the
subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light
sources such as flourescent or mercuryvapour lights.
OFF: To cancel the effect.
SPORTS: High shutter speed clearly
captures fast-moving action.
ND EFFECT: A black mist darkens the picture, as
when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the
effects of glare on the subject.
FOG: Makes the picture look misty white, as
when an external fog filter is attached to the lens.
Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look.
This mode cannot be used when the “V.ECHO”
mode ( “Digital Effects”) is activated.
TWILIGHT: Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,
etc., look more natural and dramatic. In this
mode, the Auto Focus (pg. 10) and S.LX (pg.
14) may not work.
1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter):
Captures faster action than Sports mode. The
screen becomes slightly dark. Use in well-lit
environment.
SUNSET: Makes scenes look like a sunset
with reddish tint.
SURF&SNOW: Compensates for subjects
that may otherwise appear too dark when
shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as
in the snow or beach. In this mode, the fastmoving images can be recorded since the shutter
speed becomes fast.
DIGIFECT (Digital Effects)
OFF: To cancel the effect.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish
tint like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in
CAMERA MENU for a classic look.
B/W:MONO : Like black and white films, your
footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in
CAMERA MENU for a classic look.
B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish
tint.
R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish tint.
SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an
effect similar to a painting.
NEGAPOSI: The colours of a picture are
reversed.
MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a
mosaic pattern.
STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture
horizontally.
CLASSIC*: Makes your footage look like a
classic movie by shooting in black and white, with
a strobing effect, and black bars added at the top
and bottom.
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series
of consecutive snapshots.
V. ECHO* (Video Echo): Adds a “ghost” to the
subject, giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling.
Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available.
* GR-SXM301AS only.
FADE/WIPE
Fade- or wipe-in works when recording begins,
and fade-or wipe-out works when recording ends.
• Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
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allows you to vary the length for the
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image during fade in/out or wipe in/out.
OFF: To cancel the effect.
FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen.
FADER: Fades in/out to a white screen.
MOSAIC (Fader): Gradually turns/returns the
picture into/from a mosaic pattern.
SHUTTER (Wipe): A black screen moves in
from the top and bottom, closing over the image
like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the
black screen vertically from the centre.
SLIDE (Wipe): A black screen moves in from
the left to gradually cover the image, or a new
image moves in from right to left.
DOOR (Wipe): Wipes in as the two halves of
a black screen open to the left and right, revealing
the scene, or wipes out and the black screen
reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
CORNER (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen
from the upper right to the lower left corner,
revealing the scene, or wipes out from lower left to
upper right, leaving a black screen.
WINDOW (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen
from the centre of the screen towards the corners,
revealing the scene, or wipe out from the corners
to the centre, leaving a black screen.
SCROLL (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen
from the bottom to the top, revealing the scenes,
or wipes out from the top to the bottom, leaving a
black screen.
MENU SETTINGS
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REC MODE
Allows you to set the recording mode. “LP” (Long
Play) is more economical, providing twice the
recording time.
• If the recording mode is switched, the playback
picture will be blurred at the switching point.
CAMERA MENU
STABILIZER
MENU SETTINGS
The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable
images caused by camera-shake, particularly at
high magnification.
ON : The Picture Stabiliser is activated.
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appears.
OFF: The Picture Stabiliser is deactivated.
• Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in
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• This function cannot be activated during the
MAX: To record a subject in a darkly lit
environment, when it is more convenient to shoot
the subject with a brighter image even if the
picture becomes slightly coarse.
NORMAL: To record a subject in a dimly lit
environment, when it is more convenient to shoot
with a less coarse picture although the subject
becomes slightly dark.
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.
Zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 50X or 1000X digital
magnification.
When set to “OFF” only optical zoom (maximum
25x magnification) can function.
When set to “ON” black bars will be recorded at
the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.
When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as
large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm.
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.
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disappears.
certain conditions including excessive hand
shake.
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appears blinking or goes out if the
Stabiliser cannot be used.
“Night-Scope”(pg.12), “CLASSIC”,
“STROBE” and “V. ECHO” modes (pg. 13,
“Digital Effects”).
S.LX
D. ZOOM
WIDE
TELE MACRO
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M.W.B
If the white balance is correct, all other colours
will be accurately reproduced.
AUTO : White balance is adjusted
FINE :Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD :Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of
MWB: White balance is set manually. Hold a
sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject.
Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white
paper fills the screen. If it is difficult to focus on
the white paper, adjust focus manually (pg. 10,
“Auto/Manual Focus”). Press the MENU Wheel
in until “MWB” 1 begins blinking. When the
setting is completed, “MWB”
• Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned
off or the battery is removed.
• White balance cannot be used when the
“SEPIA” or “B/W:MONO” mode (pg. 13,
“Digital Effects”) is activated.
TITLE
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset
titles in 5 different languages. Change the
language in “LANGUAGE” in “TITLE SETUP” in
CAMERA MENU.
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shows the selected title which remains until
•
OFF is selected.
TITLE SETUP
Adjust the settings for TITLE.
SIZE : When “LARGE” is selected, the title
SCROLL : When “ON” is selected, the title is
LANGUAGE:Select the language for TITLE.
To set “SIZE”, “SCROLL” or “LANGUAGE”, rotate
the MENU Wheel
and press it. When the setting begins blinking,
rotate the MENU Wheel
setting appears and then select it. The setting
stops blinking.
automatically.
lighting is used.
1
1
stops blinking.
is twice enlarged vertically than
“NORMAL”.
scrolled from right to left.
1
to select the desired item
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SYSTEM MENU 1
TAPE LENGTH
Allows you to set the tape length depending on
the tape used: T30=30 minutes, T45=45 minutes,
T50=50 minutes, T60=60 minutes.
• Tape remaining time
correct tape length has been selected.
DISPLAY
FULL: Makes all of the indications appear on the
LCD monitor/viewfinder during playback or
recording.
SIMPLE: Makes the following indications
disappear from the LCD monitor/viewfinder during
recording or playback:
time
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OSD OUTPUT
ON: On-screen indications are displayed to TV
etc.
OFF: On-screen indications are turned off except
Date/Time, Instant Title and Warning Indication.
LCD BRIGHT
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor,
perform the following steps quickly (within approx.
1 second by each interval):
1) Select “LCD BRIGHT” in SYSTEM MENU. The
“BRIGHT ON” message appears.
2) Press the BRIGHT Wheel
normal screen.
3) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel
bright level indicator
4) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel
appropriate brightness is reached. After the
BRIGHT Wheel
soon disappears and adjustment is completed.
MENU LANG.
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH,
CHINESE or ARABIC) used in all messages
displayed on screen.
DATE/TIME DISP.
The date/time appears in the camcorder or on a
connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM
MENU first pg. 7).
• The selected display will be recorded. If you do
not want to record the display, select "OFF"
before shooting.
• In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder
records the date for about 5 seconds when
recording is initiated after the date is changed,
a cassette is loaded, or AUTO DATE is
selected. The date is replaced after 5 seconds
with “AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.
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is correct only if the
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to display the
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DATE/TIME SET
Allows you to set the current date and time.
(pg. 7)
SYSTEM MENU 2
DEMO MODE
Demonstrates certain functions automatically.
Available when the Power Switch
or “ ” and “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factorypreset).
• To cancel demonstration, set “DEMO MODE”
to “OFF”.
• Pressing MENU Wheel
DEMO MODE menu while the demo is in
progress.
• Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. If no operation is performed for
more than 1 minute after that, the
demonstration will resume.
• “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the
camcorder power is turned off.
• When a cassette is in the camcorder,
demonstration is not available.
• If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot
see the actual changes of the Automatic
Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor
or viewfinder.
REC TIME
You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly
different, of the same object for a brief selected
period of time (Animation). REC MODE should be
set to “SP”.
Select the desired recording time and press the
Recording Start/Stop Button
the subject.
• Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.
• This function is cancelled when the power is
turned off or when the cassette is ejected.
• To use this function, it is recommended that
SCROLL in TITLE SETUP (pg. 14) be set to
“OFF”.
INT. TIME
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific
subject, you can record subtle changes over an
extended period of time (Time-Lapse). REC
MODE should be set to “SP”.
(Please note that it is necessary to set the REC
TIME (Animation) in the SYSTEM MENU before
performing the INT. TIME (Time-Lapse) function.)
Select the desired interval time and press the
Recording Start/Stop Button
• Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.
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• This function is cancelled when the power is
turned off or when the cassette is ejected.
• To use this function, it is recommended that
SCROLL in TITLE SETUP (pg. 14) be set to
“OFF”.
S-VHS (S-VHS ET)
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ON: With an S-VHS cassette, “S”
and the camcorder records in S-VHS.
With a VHS cassette, “S-ET”
MENU SETTINGS
camcorder records with S-VHS picture quality,
which is called Super VHS ET (Expansion
Technology). “S-VHS REC”
recording.
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OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS
cassette.
• 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.
• 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.
• It is recommended that tapes recorded on this
camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
• Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode
can be played back not only on this camcorder
but also on a Super VHS VCR.
— Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot
be played back on some VCRs, including
some JVC VCRs.
• Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode
cannot be played back correctly on a normal
VHS VCR.
• S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.
• To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still
Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.
• If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use
a cleaning cassette.
VCR MENU
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COUNTER MEMORY
Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment.
1) Set the Power Switch
pressing down the Lock Button
2) Press the MENU Wheel
screen appears.
3) Rotate the MENU Wheel
“COUNTER MEMORY” and press it. Then,
rotate the MENU Wheel
it. (“M” appears when you return to normal
screen.)
4) Rotate the MENU wheel to select “COUNTER
RESET” and press it. Then, rotate the MENU
1
to “YES” and press it. The counter
Wheel
resets to “0:00:00”.
5) To return to normal screen, rotate the MENU
1
to “3EXIT” and press it.
Wheel
6) After recording or playback, press 7
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0:00:00.
7) Press 3/8
• The counter memory functions in both Fast-
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Forward and Rewind modes.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-SXM301/265AS only)
The Remote Control Unit can operate this
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward
and Rewind) of your VCR. Make sure the remote
control is pointed at the remote sensor.
ZOOM (T/W)
STOP
INSERT
REC TIME/
ANIM.
PLAY
REW
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STOP PAUSE
INSERT A.DUB
REC TIME INT. TIME
TIME LAPSE
ANIM. SELF TIMER
START/
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START/STOP
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PAUSE
A.DUB
INT. TIME
Playback Zoom (GR-SXM301AS only)
To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any
time during playback. Make sure that the TBC
mode is activated.
1) Press PLAY to find the scene of interest.
2) Press ZOOM (T/W). Pressing T zooms in. To
end zoom press and hold W until magnification
returns to normal. Or, press STOP and then
press PLAY.
• Due to digital image processing, the quality of
the image may suffer.
Animation And Time-Lapse
The remote control lets you set/release interval
time and recording time without setting REC
TIME/INT. TIME ( pg. 15) in SYSTEM MENU.
Animation
Each time ANIM. is pressed, the recording time
changes in the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S
and no indication (off).
Time-Lapse
Each time REC TIME is pressed, the recording
time changes in the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S,
1S, 5S and no indication (off). Each time INT.
TIME is pressed, the interval time changes in the
following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and no
indication (off).
Insert Editing
You can record a new scene onto a previously
recorded tape. Only the video signal is recorded
in this mode.
1) Set the Power Switch
pressing down the Lock Button
the switch.
2) Play back the tape, locate the edit-out point
and press PAUSE . Perform steps 2) through 5)
of “COUNTER MEMORY” (pg. 16)
3) Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning
of the scene you want to replace, press PLAY
to view the recorded tape, and press PAUSE
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exactly at the edit-in point where the new
scene should start.
4) While holding down INSERT, press and
release PAUSE.
5) To begin Inser t Editing, press START/STOP.
When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing
stops automatically and the camcorder enters
the Insert-Pause mode. To end Insert Editing,
press STOP.
• During Insert Editing, the original audio will be
heard from the speaker.
• After step 4), “Retake” ( pg. 10) can be
performed.
• The tape may stop slightly before or after the
designated end point, and noise bars may
appear. Neither indicates a defect in the unit.
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appears.
Audio Dubbing
You can record a new soundtrack on a
prerecorded tape (normal audio only). The sound
is recorded from the built-in microphone.
Perform steps 1) and 2) of the Insert Editing
procedure.
1) Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning
of the scene onto which you want to dub the
new audio, press PLAY to view the recorded
tape, then press PAUSE at exactly the point
where dubbing should start.
2) While holding down A. DUB, press and release
PAUSE.
3) To begin Audio Dubbing, press PLAY. When
the counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing
stops automatically and the camcorder enters
the Audio Dub-Standby mode. To end Audio
Dubbing, press STOP.
• Do not press REW or FF during Audio DubStandby, or the edit points will not be accurate.
• If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if
the TV’s volume is too high, whistling or
howling may occur.
For Insert Editing/Audio Dubbing
• Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work
correctly if the tape contains blank segments,
or if the recording speed was changed during
the original recording.
• To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the erase
protection tab is in the position that allows
recording.
• Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or
Audio Dubbing, or the edit points will not be
accurate.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem
TROUBLESHOOTING
yourself.
Vertical white lines appear when shooting a
very bright object.
• This sometimes occurs when the contrast
between the back-ground and the object is
great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder.
• Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not
TROUBLESHOOTING
a defect of the camcorder.
Coloured bright spots appear all over the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
• The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made
with high-precision technology. However, black
spots or bright spots of light (red, green or
blue) may appear constantly on the LCD
monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are
not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than
99.99 %.)
Animation or Time-Lapse is not available.
• Before recording in the Animation mode at the
very beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to
the Recording mode for about 5 seconds, so
that the tape runs smoothly. Using the Fade-in
function at this point is a good way to begin an
animated programme (pg. 15, REC TIME/
INT. TIME in SYSTEM MENU).
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In
such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then reconnect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
The tape is running, but there is no playback picture.
• The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or
channel.
• If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV
Switch has not been set to VIDEO.
Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.
• The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult
your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or
replacement.
The tape stops during fast-forwarding or
rewinding.
• The Counter Memory Function has been
activated (pg. 16, “COUNTER MEMORY”).
The date and time displays disappear.
• If you remove the power source from the
camcorder while the power is on, all settings
and selections are erased. Make sure to turn
the camcorder’s power off before
disconnecting the power source.
The tape will not eject.
• The battery pack is running low.
• If the LCD monitor is not open over 60
degrees, the EJECT button
function.
)
does not
WARNING INDICATIONS:
(high) (exhausted) : Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery
power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is
exhausted, power turns off automatically.
: Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows
recording.
TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forwarding.
LENS CAP: Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.
CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3
seconds if condensation occurs. In this case, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.
Remove the tape, turn the unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to
clear, and turn it on again.
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately
every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning
cassette. If the warning remains after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
E01—E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY: The error indications (E01
— E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. If an error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off,
remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can
resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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General Battery Precautions
CAUTIONS
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or
explode.
1) Do not use any different size of batteries from
those specified.
2) Be sure to insert batteries in the correct
direction.
3) Do not use rechargeable batteries.
4) Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat
as they can leak or explode.
5) Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
6) Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be
stored for an extended period to avoid battery
leakage which can cause malfunctions.
Battery Packs
The battery packs are nickelcadmium or nickel metal-hydride
batteries. Before using the supplied
battery pack or an optional battery
pack, be sure to read the following
cautions:
1) To avoid hazard…
… do not burn.
… do not short-circuit the terminals.
… do not modify or disassemble.
… use only specified chargers.
2) To prevent damage and prolong service
life…
… do not subject to unnecessary shock.
… avoid repeated charging without fully
discharging.
… charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can
prevent complete charging.
… store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
… fully charged and then fully discharged the
battery every 6 months when storing it over a
long period of time.
… remove from charger or powered unit when not
in use.
• It is normal for the battery pack to be warm
after charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging...................................... 10°C to 35°C
Operation ...................................... 0°C to 40°C
Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C
• Recharging time is based on room
temperature of 20°C.
Terminals
• The lower the temperature, the longer
recharging takes.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes:
1) During use…
… beware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded
video and audio signals.
… make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
… do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
without allowing the tape to run at all. This
slackens the tape and can result in damage.
… do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2) Store cassettes…
… away from heaters, other heat sources or direct
sunlight.
… where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
… where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
… vertically, in their original cases.
Main Unit
1) For safety, DO NOT…
… open the camcorder’s chassis.
… disassemble or modify the unit.
… short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
… allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
… remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
… leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
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2) Avoid using the unit…
… in places subject to excessive humidity, dust,
shock or vibration.
… in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
… in places subject to excessive shock or
CAUTIONS
vibration.
… near a television set.
… near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
… in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
3) DO NOT leave the unit . . .
… in places of over 50°C.
… in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
… in direct sunlight.
… in a closed car in summer.
… near a heater.
… in dusty places such as a beach.
4) To protect the unit, DO NOT…
… allow it to become wet.
… drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
… subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
… keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
… direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
… carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both
hands or use the grip.
… swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
LCD Monitor
1) To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
NOT…
… push it strongly or apply any shocks.
… place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
2) To prolong service life…
… avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3) Beware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not
malfunctions:
• While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
• If you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
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For Your Maintenance
1) After Use
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over
60 degrees.
Press EJECT for approximately 2 seconds
to open the cassette holder, then remove
the cassette.
3 Close and lock the cassette holder by
pressing the Close button.
4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.
5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the
battery pack.
6 Attach the provided lens cap to the
camcorder’s lens.
2) Cleaning The Camcorder
1 Gently wipe the exterior with a soft cloth,
with diluted mild soap, wipe off heavy dirt,
then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2 Wipe the LCD monitor gently with a soft
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
Close the LCD monitor.
About moisture condensation…
• You may have observed that pouring a cold
liquid into a glass will cause drops of water
to form on the glass’ outer surface. This
same phenomenon occurs on the head
drum of a camcorder when it is moved from
a cool place to a warm place, after heating a
cold room, under extremely humid
conditions or in a place directly subjected to
the cool air from an air conditioner.
• Moisture on the head drum can cause
severe damage to the video tape, and can
lead to internal damage to the camcorder
itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
3 Blow the lens with a blower brush, then
wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper.
4 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a
blower brush.
• Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.
• Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units
have been disconnected.
• Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
• When using a cleaner or chemically treated
cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.
CAUTIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Format : S-VHS/ VHS PAL standard
Power source : DC 11 V (Using AC
Power consumption
SPECIFICATIONS
Viewfinder on : 3.7 W
LCD monitor on : 4.3 W
Video light* : 0.4 W
* GR-SXM301AS only.
Signal system : PAL-type
Video recording system
Luminance : FM recording
Colour : Converted sub-carrier
Cassette : / cassette
Tape speed
SP : 23.39 mm/sec.
LP : 11.70 mm/sec.
Recording time (max.)
SP : 60 minutes
LP : 120 minutes
Operating
temperature : 0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Weight :Approx. 770 g
Dimensions : 81 mm x 125 mm x 216 mm
(W x H x D) (with the LCD monitor closed
Adapter)
DC 6 V (Using battery
pack)
direct recording
Conforms to VHS standard
(with EC-60 cassette)
: 35% to 80%
: –20°C to 50°C
and with the viewfinder fully
tilted downward)
Pickup : 1/6" format CCD
Lens : F1.8, f = 2.2 mm to 55 mm,
Filter diameter : ø 30.5mm
Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with
White balance
adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment
LCD monitor : 2.50" diagonally measured,
Speaker : Monaural
Connectors
Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced,
Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ,
S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
AC Adapter
Power requirement
Output : DC 11 V , 1 A
25:1 power zoom lens with
auto iris and macro control
0.24" black/white LCD
LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system
analogue output (via Video
output connector)
analogue output (via Audio
output connector)
output
C : 0.30 V (p-p), 75 Ω,
analogue output
:AC 110 V — 240 V~
50 Hz/60 Hz
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications
subject to change without notice.
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A
TERMS
AC Adapter ................................................... pg. 6
Animation Recording .................................. pg. 15
Auto Date Record ....................................... pg. 15
Auto Focus.................................................. pg. 10
Auto Shut Off ................................................ pg. 9
B
Backlight Compensation............................. pg. 10
Battery Pack ........................................... pg. 6, 19
Blue Filter Effect ......................................... pg. 13
Brighten The Image .................................... pg. 12
Brighten The LCD Monitor...................... pg. 9, 15
C
Cassette Adapter........................................ pg. 11
Charging The Battery Pack........................... pg. 6
Classic Film Effect ...................................... pg. 13
Clean The Camcorder................................. pg. 21
Connection To a VCR/ TV........................... pg. 11
Counter Memory......................................... pg. 16
D
Darken The Image ...................................... pg. 12
Darken The LCD Monitor........................ pg. 9, 15
Date/ Time Display...................................... pg. 15
Date/ Time Settings ...................................... pg. 7
Demonstration Mode .............................. pg. 1, 15
Digital Effects.............................................. pg. 13
Digital Zoom................................................ pg. 14
Dioptre Adjustment ....................................... pg. 8
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode.......................... pg. 13
Erase Protection ........................................... pg. 8
Exposure Control........................................ pg. 12
F
Fade-In/Out................................................. pg. 13
Fast-Forward Tape ........................................ pg. 9
5-Second Recording Mode........................... pg. 9
G
Grip Adjustment............................................ pg. 8
H
High Speed Shutter Mode .......................... pg. 13
I
Instant Titles................................................ pg. 14
L
LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder, Indications ........ pg. 4, 5
Load A Tape.................................................. pg. 8
M
Manual Focus ............................................. pg. 10
Menu Screen ......................................pg. 12 – 16
Monotone Effect.......................................... pg. 13
Mosaic Effect .............................................. pg. 13
N
ND Effect Mode .......................................... pg. 13
Nega/Posi Mode ......................................... pg. 13
Night-Scope ................................................ pg. 12
P
Picture Stabiliser ......................................... pg. 14
Playback........................................................pg. 9
Programme AE with Special Effects ...........pg. 13
Provided Accessories ...................................pg. 2
Q
Quick Review .............................................. pg. 10
R
Recording, Start/ Stop .................................. pg. 9
Recording Format (S-VHS/ S-VHS ET) ......pg. 16
Recording Mode.......................................... pg. 14
Record-Standby ............................................ pg. 9
Red Filter Effect ..........................................pg. 13
Retake......................................................... pg. 10
Rewind The Tape ..........................................pg. 9
Remote Control........................................... pg. 17
S
Self-Recording .............................................. pg. 9
Sepia Mode................................................. pg. 13
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................... pg. 8
Snapshot....................................................... pg. 9
Snapshot During Playback............................ pg. 9
Solarisation Effect ....................................... pg. 13
Specifications.............................................. pg. 22
Sports Mode ............................................... pg. 13
Still Playback................................................. pg. 9
Stretch Effect...............................................pg. 13
Strobe Effect ...............................................pg. 13
Sunset Mode............................................... pg. 13
Super LoLux (S. LX)....................................pg. 14
Super VHS Expansion Technology .............pg. 16
Surf and Snow Mode ..................................pg. 13
T
Tape Counter .............................................. pg. 16
Tape Dubbing .............................................. pg. 11
Tape Length Setting ....................................pg. 15
Tele Macro .................................................. pg. 14
Time Base Corrector................................... pg. 10
Time-Lapse Shooting............................ pg. 15, 17
Tracking ....................................................... pg. 10
Tripod Mounting ............................................pg. 8
Twilight Mode .............................................. pg. 13
U
Unload A Tape............................................... pg. 8
V
Video Echo Effect........................................pg. 13
Video Light .................................................. pg. 12
Viewfinder Adjustment ..................................pg. 8
W
White Balance Adjustment.......................... pg. 14
Wide Mode.................................................. pg. 14
Wipe-In/Out................................................. pg. 13
Z
Zooming ...................................................... pg. 10
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TERMS
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Printed in Malaysia
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