JVC GR-FXM39, GR-FXM393, GR-SX25, GR-SXM49 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

VHS
PAL

625

ENGLISH LYT1060-001B

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM49
GR-FXM393
GR-FXM39
GR-SX25
GR-FX15

S-VHS is compatible with
GR-SXM49/SX25 only

COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD

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Printed in Malaysia
0902-MK-UN-PJ

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
“PRECAUTIONS” (

 pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

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

• Available when the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button !

located on the switch.

• 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.

• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch
while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not
have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel

NOTES:

• When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded 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.

* Applicable models only.

@ to “ ” and press the MENU Wheel 1 in

1 to select “OFF” and press it.

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

• AC Adapter

AP-V13E, AP-V12EG or AP-V11E

• Battery Pack
BN-V11U

• 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.

• Shoulder Strap

• Cable Adapter

• A/V (Audio/Video)
Cable

• S-Video Cable
(GR-SXM49/SX25 only)

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PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

CAUTIONS

• 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 power cord from AC 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-V11U/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.)

* Applicable models only.

CAUTIONS

To avoid electric 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.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

• The Crossed Out Dust Bin
Mark on the battery pack
indicates that the product
complies with Directives
91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

• Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery pack must be
recycled or disposed of
properly.

Cassettes marked
However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with cassettes marked

* GR-SXM49/SX25 only.

and can be used used with this camcorder.

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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space
on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get
out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or
laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines,
flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

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INDEX

A

AC Adapter .................................................................pg. 6

Animation Recording ................................................ pg. 21

Auto Date Record .................................................... pg. 21

Auto Focus ...............................................................pg. 12

Auto Shut Off ........................................................... pg. 11

B

Backlight Compensation .......................................... pg. 12

Battery Pack .........................................................pg. 6, 26

Blue Filter Effect ...................................................... pg. 24

Brighten The Image ................................................. pg. 18

Brighten The LCD Monitor ................................. pg. 11, 22

C

Cassette Adapter ..................................................... pg. 16

Charge Marker ........................................................... pg. 6

Charging The Battery Pack ........................................pg. 6

Classic Film Effect....................................................pg. 24

Clean The Camcorder ..............................................pg. 27

Connection To a VCR/TV .........................................pg. 15

Counter Memory ...................................................... pg. 14

D

Darken The Image ...................................................pg. 18

Darken The LCD Monitor ................................... pg. 11, 22

Date/Time Display .................................................... pg. 21

Date/Time Settings.....................................................pg. 7

Demonstration Mode ............................................pg. 1, 22

Digital Effects ........................................................... pg. 24

Digital Zoom .............................................................pg. 20

Dioptre Adjustment .....................................................pg. 8

E

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ....................................... pg. 24

Erase Protection ........................................................ pg. 8

Exposure Control ..................................................... pg. 18

F

Fade-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 23

Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. 11

5-Second Recording Mode ...................................... pg. 12

G

Grip Adjustment ......................................................... pg. 8

H

High Speed Shutter Mode ........................................pg. 24

I

Instant Titles .............................................................pg. 19

L

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications ..............pg. 9, 10, 17

Load A Tape ............................................................... pg. 8

M

Manual Focus .......................................................... pg. 12

Menu Screen .................................................... pg. 18 – 22

Monotone Effect .......................................................pg. 24

Mosaic Effect ........................................................... pg. 24

N

ND Effect Mode ........................................................ pg. 24

Nega/Posi Mode ...................................................... pg. 24

Night-Scope ............................................................. pg. 23

P

Picture Stabiliser ...................................................... pg. 18

Playback .................................................................. pg. 11

Playback Special Effects .......................................... pg. 14

Programme AE with Special Effects ........................ pg. 24

Provided Accessories ................................................ pg. 2

Q

Quick Review ........................................................... pg. 13

R

Recording, Advanced Features..........................pg. 23, 24

Recording, Start/Stop ............................................... pg. 11

Recording Format (S-VHS/S-VHS ET) .................... pg. 20

Recording Mode ....................................................... pg. 20

Record-Standby ....................................................... pg. 11

Red Filter Effect ....................................................... pg. 24

Retake ...................................................................... pg. 13

Rewind The Tape ..................................................... pg. 11

S

Self-Recording ......................................................... pg. 11

Sepia Mode ..............................................................pg. 24

Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................pg. 8

Snapshot ..................................................................pg. 12

Snapshot During Playback ....................................... pg. 12

Solarisation Effect .................................................... pg. 24

Specifications ...........................................................pg. 28

Sports Mode ............................................................. pg. 24

Still Playback ............................................................ pg. 11

Stretch Effect ........................................................... pg. 24

Strobe Effect ............................................................ pg. 24

Super LoLux (S.LX) ................................................. pg. 20

Super VHS Expansion Technology ..........................pg. 20

T

Tape Counter ...........................................................pg. 14

Tape Dubbing ...........................................................pg. 15

Tape Length Setting .................................................pg. 21

Tele Macro ...............................................................pg. 21

Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14

Time-Lapse Shooting ...............................................pg. 21

Tracking ................................................................... pg. 14

Tripod Mounting ......................................................... pg. 8

Twilight Mode ...........................................................pg. 24

U

Unload A Tape ............................................................pg. 8

V

Video Echo Effect.....................................................pg. 24

Video Light ............................................................... pg. 13

Viewfinder Adjustment ...............................................pg. 8

W

White Balance Adjustment .......................................pg. 19

Wide Mode ...............................................................pg. 20

Wipe-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 23

Z

Zooming ................................................................... pg. 13

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GETTING STARTED

Hook on.

Push in.

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 in the wrong

position, a malfunction may occur.

2) Set the Power Switch
down the Lock Button

@ to “OFF” while pressing

! located on the switch.

Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector

9, then connect the Power Cord to the AC

Adapter.

3) Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The
CHARGE lamp
has started.

4) When the CHARGE lamp
stays lit, 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

battery pack.

Battery pack

BN-V11U

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

BN-V400U (optional)

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

) blinks to indicate charging

Power Switch

To DC IN
connector

AC Adapter

) stops blinking but

8 and pull out the

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 40 min.

approx. 1 hr. 40 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

approx. 5 hrs. 10 min.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK”.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack

BN-V11U

BN-V12U
(optional)

BN-V20U
(optional)

BN-V400U
(optional)

Viewfinder on

12

90 95

(45) (50)

90 95

(45) (50)

140 150
(80) (85)

340 360

(195) (205)

LCD monitor on

1

80

(45)

80

(45)

130
(75)

305

(185)

1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor
2 When using GR-SX25/FX15

( ):when the video light is on

(GR-SXM49/FXM393/SX25 only)

USING AC POWER

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step

2) and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”).

• The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.

ATTENTION

Before detaching the power source, make sure that
the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do
so can result in a camcorder 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
POWER lamp
has started.

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

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$ blinks to indicate discharging

Charge marker helps you remember
whether the battery pack has been
charged or not. Two colours are provided
(red and black)—you choose which one
means charged and which means
discharged.

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• The following steps have the same function as

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

2. Set the Power Switch
pressing down the Lock Button

@ to “ ” or “ ” while

! located on

the switch.

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

• Charging and discharging is 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

) may not light. Remove the battery pack from

the camcorder, then try 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 for charging. 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.

• The following operation stops charging or
discharging:

• Set the Power Switch

• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

• Unplug the AC Adapter’s power cord from the

AC outlet.

• Detach the battery from the camcorder.

• Using the optional AA-V15EG AC Power Adapter/

Charger, you can charge the BN-V11U/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.

* Applicable models only.

@ to “ ”, “ ” or “ ”.

Date/Time Settings

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button

2) Press the MENU Wheel
appears.

• You can select the language (ENGLISH or

RUSSIAN) used in all messages displayed on
screen (

 pg. 18, 22 “MENU LANG.” in

SYSTEM MENU).

3) Rotate the MENU Wheel

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TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display

“

SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel

4

select “

NEXT” and press it to display the next

page.

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

! located on the switch.

1 in. The Menu Screen

1 to select

1 to

1 to select “DATE/

1 to

1 until the correct setting appears and then

press it. The setting stops blinking.

6) When none of these settings (“YEAR”,
“MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the

MENU Wheel

1 to select “

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight

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bar on “

RETURN”.

7) Press the MENU Wheel
Screen.

• To display the date and time in the camcorder’s

display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME

 pg. 21) in SYSTEM MENU.

DISP. (

• 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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EXIT”, and press it.

1 in to close the Menu

24-hour
indication

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Grip Adjustment

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 Button
Power Zoom Lever

3. Refasten the Velcro strip.

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Tripod Mounting

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

CAUTION

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

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Viewfinder Adjustment

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ” while
pressing down the Lock Button
switch.

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

! located on the

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PAUSE

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet t, 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.

t, making sure the strap is not

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1) Open the LCD monitor* fully and keep it aligned
vertically with the camera (do not tilt it at an
angle). Slide EJECT
opens. Do not use force to open.

2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,
make sure the label is facing outward.
appears when a cassette is loaded.

3) Press the Close button
holder until it locks into 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 the record mode or detached from
the power source.

* Applicable models only.

Cassette holder

Cassette
holder

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Gear

Turn to
take up
slack.

Erase Protection tab

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Eyepiece

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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

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