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Eyepiece

During shooting

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

Keep the lens
cap attached to
the camcorder.

Cassette
holder

Turn the gear to
take up slack.

Erase
protection tab

LCD monitor
(applicable
models only)

During Recording

During Playback

Viewfinder

Speaker
(applicable models only)

 

pg. 29 for

   

Warning Indications

 

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

Remote control
(GR-SXM78EA/
SXM780A/SXM480A/
SXM280A only)

Transmitted beam
effetive area

Video light (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/
SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A only)

Microphone

Summary of Contents for 1001MKV*UN*SN

Page 1: ...you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel 1to 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 Applicable ...

Page 2: ...RM V715U GR SXM78EA SXM780A SXM480A SXM280A only AAA R03 Battery x 2 for Remote Control Unit GR SXM78EA SXM780A SXM480A SXM280A only Cassette Adapter C P7U 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 c...

Page 3: ...ion 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 cam...

Page 4: ...ing 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 ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR...

Page 5: ... 18 21 Monotone Effect pg 23 Mosaic Effect pg 23 N ND Effect Mode pg 23 Nega Posi Mode pg 23 Night Scope pg 22 P Picture Stabiliser pg 12 Playback pg 11 Playback Special Effects pg 14 Playback Zoom pg 25 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 23 Provided Accessories pg 2 Q Quick Review pg 13 R Recording Advanced Features pg 22 23 Recording Start Stop pg 11 Recording Format S VHS S VHS ET pg 20 Recor...

Page 6: ...p 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min 1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor 2 When using GR SX140A when the video light is on GR SXM78EA SXM48EA SXM780A SXM480A SXM280A only Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional Viewfinder on 1 2 95 100 50 50 95 100 50 50 150 165 85 90 360 385 205 210 LCD monitor on 1 80 45 80 45 135 75 315 ...

Page 7: ...se 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 Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 Press the MENU Wheel 1in The Menu Screen appear...

Page 8: ... 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 Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket W Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend it...

Page 9: ...90 90 30 30 5 m CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece During shooting Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to take up slack Erase protection tab LCD monitor applicable models only Video light GR SXM78EA SXM48EA SXM780A SXM480A SXM280A only Microphone During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker a...

Page 10: ... 25 O REC TIME Button pg 25 ANIM Button pg 25 P START STOP Button Functions the same as a FF Button Functions the same as s PAUSE Button pg 11 d A DUB Button pg 25 f INT TIME Button pg 25 SELF TIMER Button non functional 1 Tape Remaining Time pg 21 2 Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 3 Digital Effect Indicator pg 23 Programme AE Indicator pg 23 Night Scope Indicator 2 pg 22 Fade Wipe Standby Indicato...

Page 11: ... Switch to To start playback press 4 6 or T To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 4 6 or s To stop playback press 5 Press 2 to rewind or 3 to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing 2 or 3 during playback holding 2 or 3 down during playback continues search until released To resume normal playback press 4 6 or T For VIDEO RECORDING VIDEO P...

Page 12: ...ation may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used This function cannot be activated during the Night Scope CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO modes pg 23 Digital Effects 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording GR SXM180A SX140A only To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes 1 Ma...

Page 13: ...light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON to ON or OFF as required 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 23 Programme AE w...

Page 14: ...y 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 11 If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Counter Memory Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold fo...

Page 15: ... speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to 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 4 6 to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached pre...

Page 16: ...ecorded 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 During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape Connection To A...

Page 17: ... y o p 3 4 u y o 180 180 90 90 30 30 5 m Eyepiece During shooting Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to take up slack Erase protection tab LCD monitor applicable models only During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker applicable models only pg 29 for Warning Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indica...

Page 18: ... focusing appears To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel 1upward 1 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel 1downward 4 appears and blinking If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 13 Zooming If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out...

Page 19: ... 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 TITLE Allows you to superi...

Page 20: ... VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette JVC EHG Extra High Grade tapes are recom mended 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 sur...

Page 21: ...nges over an extended period of time Time Lapse REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start Stop Button The remote control can also be used for this setting pg 25 Animation And Time Lapse Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected GR SXM78EA SXM780A SXM480A SXM280A onl...

Page 22: ...cording end 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE repeatedly until OFF appears FADER Fades in out to ...

Page 23: ...creen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 Press DIGIFECT wrepeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT w repeatedly until OFF appears This function cannot be activated during Night Scope pg 22 Picture Stabiliser cannot be activated during the CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO mode SEPIA Recorded scenes have ...

Page 24: ...n on the camcorder Retake forward pg 13 Time Lapse pg 25 Ineffective With the camcorder s Power Switch set to Zoom in out pg 25 Playback start pg 11 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search pg 11 Stop pg 11 Insert Editing pg 25 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search pg 11 Pause pg 11 Audio dubbing pg 25 pg 27 pg 26 pg 26 pg 28 pg 28 pg 28 pg 28 E g E R T Y I U O P a s d f s a l f j k U S h O Y T P R d I A RM V7...

Page 25: ...and release PAUSE s w appears 5 To begin Insert Editing press START STOP P When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode To end Insert Editing press STOP U During Insert Editing the original audio will be heard from the speaker After step 4 Retake pg 13 can be performed The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point...

Page 26: ...can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press VCR CTL kfor this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions If the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR...

Page 27: ...the Power Switch to 3 Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions If your VCR has an S Video input connector connect the camcorder and the VCR using a commercially available S Video cable This can improve the dubbed picture quality To EDIT Connector Open the cover To S Video Output connector To Video Output and Audio Output connectors S Vi...

Page 28: ...F Sclears all in and out points from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered in and out points AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 9 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE s 10 Point the remote control towards the VCR s infrared se...

Page 29: ...e 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 switch tdoes not function 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 p...

Page 30: ... 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 CAUTIONS Video Light for applicable models DANGER The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it eithe...

Page 31: ...y and consult your local JVC dealer 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or 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 extremely low ...

Page 32: ...licable models only Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Pickup 1 6 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter ...

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