JVC GR-SXM750US Owner’s Manual

GR.SXM750

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this

information for future reference.
Model No.

Serial No.

SunerVHS

Super VHSET

_ Printed in Malaysia

_ 1102-AS-NF-PJ

COPYRIGHT@ 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD

Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON"

{factory-preset).

• Available when the Power Switch _]) is set to "Q" 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 _ to "[]" and press the MENU Wheel O in
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 O to select "OFF" and press it.

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.

=AC Adapter

AP-V13U or AP-Vll U

• Battery Pack
BN-VllU

• Shoulder Strap

=Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

• Lens Cap •AA (R6) Battery
(for Cassette Adapter)

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with

one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be
connected to the camcorder.

RISK 0F ELECTRICSHBCI_ //_

DBNOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

,_The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsuiated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAiN OR MOISTURE.

This product has a fluorescent lamp that
contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of

these materials may be regulated in your

community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please

contact your local authorities, or the Electronics
Industries Alliance:

<htt p://www.eiae.org>

• This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color 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 any-

where.

• Use the JVC BN-V11 U/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.)

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 upper and lower sides.

The product that you have purchased is powered
by a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under
various state and local laws, it may be illegal to
dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your local solid waste officials
for details in your area for recycling options or
proper disposal.

Cassettes marked S[Y_] and _ can be used with this camcorder.

TheEPAcertifiedRBRC_BatteryRecyclingSealonthenickel-cadmium(Ni-Cd)batteryindicatesJVC
isvoluntarilyparticipatinginanindustryprogramtocollectandrecyclethesebatteriesattheendof

theirusefullife,whentakenoutofserviceintheUnitedStates.TheRBRC#bprogramprovidesa
convenientalternativetoplacingusedNi-Cdbatteriesintothetrashorthemunicipalwastestream,

whichmaybeillegalinyourarea.Pleasecall1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-Cd battery

recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC's involvement in this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

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 (3-15/16") 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.)

(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.

(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.

(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

(1o) Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufac-

turer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the appara-
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

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

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. 23

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. 23

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. 23

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

P

Picture Stabilizer ...................................................... pg. 18

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

Programme AE with Special Effects ........................ pg. 23

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

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

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

Solarization Effect .................................................... pg. 24

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

Sports Mode ............................................................. pg. 23

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

Stretch 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. 23

U

Unload ATape ............................................................ pg. 8

V

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

f_, v-,,F E

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch Power Switch

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK".

Approximate recording time (unit: rain,)

Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on
BN-V11U 80 75

(45) (40)
BN-V12U 80 75
(optional) (45) (40)
BN-V20U 135 120
(optional) (75) (70)
BN-V400U 315 285
(optional) (165) (180)

Battery pack

I

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 (_)to "OFF" while pressing
down the Lock Button _ located on the switch.

Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector

O.

3) Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The
CHARGE lamp _) blinks to indicate charging

has started.

4) When the CHARGE lamp _}) stops blinking but
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 O and pull out the

battery pack.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 40 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 times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

To DC IN

connector

( ):when the video light is on

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.

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 otherwise the battery performance will

be reduced.

1) Perform steps 1)through 3) of "CHARGING

THE BATTERY PACK".

2) Press REFRESH _) for over 2 seconds. The

POWER lamp _D blinks to indicate discharging
has started.

3) When discharging is finished, charging

automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp _)
blinks.

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.

STORE BATTERY:
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack by

performing the following steps before storing it for
a long period of time, otherwise the battery
performance will be reduced.

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

2) Set the Power Switch _])to "El" or "_" while

pressing down the Lock Button _) 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

i_) 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 (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to
25°C (68°F to 77°F) 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 _])to "PLAY", "El" or "1_ ".

• 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-V15 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.

Date/Time Settings

1) Set the Power Switch _) to "_" while pressing
down the Lock Button _) located on the switch.

2) Press the MENU Wheel 9) in. The Menu Screen

appears.

3) Rotate the MENU Wheel O to select

"_-TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it to display
SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel 0 to
select "_NEXT" and press it to display the next

page.

4) Rotate the MENU Wheel O to select "DATE/
TIME" and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu

appears.

5) To set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME"

(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel _ to
select the desired item, and press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel

O 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 O to select "_ EXIT", and press it.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight

bar on "_.RETURN".

7) Press the MENU Wheel O in 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. 21) 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.

0

DATE!TIME 12-hour

.... . indication with

MOaTH : ;'J!U'N "_ I AM or PM

DAY 28 I I
TIME PM 8:20

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 _) and

Power Zoom Lever 0. Refasten the Velcro strip.

"f'riped Meuntlng
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the tripod mounting socket _. Then
tighten the screw.

When using a tripod, be
sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilize

the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the
unit caused by falling

over, do not use a
small-sized tripod.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1) Set the Power Switch f])to "!3" or "_" while
pressing down the Lock Button _ located on

the switch.

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

Sheu|der Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet !_, 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 _, making sure the strap is not
twisted. Adjust the length.

Leading/Un|ead|ng 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 O until the cassette holder
opens. Do not use force to open.

2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,

make sure the label is facing outward. I:_ I_
appears when a cassette is loaded.

3) Press the Close button _ to close the cassette

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.

Cassette holder

Viewfinder

During

shooting

Keep the lens
cap attached to

the camcorder.

Cassette holder •

Turn the gear to
take up slack.

Speaker

LCD monitor

protection tab

Microphone

Video light

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O. MENU Wheel [-, +] ................................ _,° pg. 18

• BRIGHT Wheel [-, +] .............................. _,° pg. 11

• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] _°................. pg. 11

.TRACKING Wheel [-, +] ........................ _,° pg. 14

O 5-Second Recording Button

[5 SEC. REC] ........................................... c-° pg. 12

Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ......................... _,° pg. 13

O. Manual Focus Button [_J FOCUS] ........ _7_pg. 12

• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ........ c7 _pg. 14

0 S-Video Output Connector [S] ................. _,° pg. 15

O Audio Output Connector [A] ..................... _,° pg. 15

Video Output Connector [V] ..................... _,° pg. 15

Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] ............................... c7 _pg. 6

ODC IN Connector ....................................... _,° pg. 6

Recording Start/Stop Button ..................... _-° pg. 11

Lock Button ............................................... _,° pg. 11

_) Power Switch

[PLAY, OFF (CHARGE), Q, [_] .............. _7_pg. 11

_) Video Light Button [ _ ] ..................... _,° pg. 13

_) POWER Lamp ........................................... _,° pg. 6

_) Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] ............. c_° pg. 24

qi_ Programme AE Button [P.AE] .................. c7 _pg. 23

Play/Pause Button .................................... _,° pg. 11

_) • Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ..... c_° pg. 13

• Fast-Forward Button [F] .......................... c_° pg. 11

_) EJECT Switch ............................................ _,° pg. 8

{_)CHARGE Lamp ......................................... c7 _pg. 6

REFRESH Button ...................................... _,° pg. 6

• Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ........... _,° pg. 23

• Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] ................................... c_° pg. 14

_). Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ...... _,° pg. 13

• Quick Review Button [_ R] ................. _,° pg. 13

. Rewind Button [R] ................................... _,° pg. 11

_). Stop Button [STOP] ................................ c7 _pg. 11

• Backlight Compensation Button

[BACK LIGHT] ....................................... c7 _pg. 12

Shoulder Strap Eyelets .............................. _,° pg. 8

Battery Pack Mount ................................... c-° pg. 6

(_Close Button .............................................. _,° pg. 8

_) Dioptre Adjustment Control ........................ c7 _pg. 8

Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

@)Grip Strap .................................................. _,° pg. 8

_Tripod Mounting Socket ............................. c_° pg. 8

I_ Tape Remaining Time .............................. _:,_pg. 21

I_ Recording Mode Indicator ....................... _:_ pg. 20

I_ Video Light Indicator ................................ _:,_pg. 13

I_ Backlight Compensation Indicator ........... _:_ pg. 12

I_ Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ...... _ pg. 20

I_ • Digital Effect Indicator ............................ _:,_pg. 24

• Programme AE Indicator ....................... _:,_pg. 23

• Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ................ _:,_pg. 23

I_Tape Length Indicator .............................. _: _ pg. 21

I_Zoom Indicator Bar .................................. _:,_pg. 13

(_) Zoom Level Indicator
(_) Approximate Zoom Ratio

I_ Recording Indicator .................................. _: ,_pg. 11

Digital Effect Indicator .............................. _: _ pg. 24

Programme AE Indicator ......................... _:,_pg. 23

Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .................. _:_ pg. 23

I_ Picture Stabilizer Indicator ....................... _:,_pg. 18

I_" Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator .... _ ,_pg. 21

• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator .................... :c,_pg. 12

Bright Level Indicator .......................... _c-_pg. 11, 22

Instant Title Display ................................. _:,_pg. 19

m Date/Time Display ................................... _c_pg. 21

I_ Focus Indicator ........................................ _:,_pg. 12

I_ Exposure Control Level Counter ............. _c__pg. 18

I_ White Balance Mode Indicator ................. _:,_pg. 19

I_ S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording

Indicator ................................................... _c_pg. 20

I_ Record-Standby Mode Indicator ............... _:,_pg. 11

I_ r'_: Cassette Indicator ............................. _c_ pg. 8

I_TBC Indicator ........................................... _:,_pg. 14

I_ Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ...... _c_pg. 20

I_ Tape Counter ........................................... _:,_pg. 14

I_ Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ......... _:,_pg. 20

I_Tape Running Indicator

: Playback

I_ : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
_,_ : Rewind/Shuttle Search
l! : Pause

I_ Tracking Indicator .................................... _:,_pg. 14

I_ • BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator ............... _:,_pg. 11

• VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator ......_:,_pg. 11