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GETTING STARTED

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

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During Playback

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Video Light
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Microphone

Transmitted beam 
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Connector Cover

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

Remote Sensor 
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GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm  Page 4  Thursday, December 2, 2004  5:53 PM

Summary of Contents for 1204YDR-NF-VM

Page 1: ...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 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR SXM301AS GR SXM265AS GR SXM201AS CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 4 8 RECORDING PLAYBACK 9 BASIC FEATURES 9 11 MENU SETTINGS 12 16 REFERENCES 18 23 ...

Page 2: ...M265AS only AAA R03 Battery x 2 for Remote Control Unit GR SXM301AS GR SXM265AS only Cassette Adapter C P8U Power Cord 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 Some accessories are not ...

Page 3: ...mation and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its bottom 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...

Page 4: ...ection tab LCD monitor Speaker Viewfinder During Recording During Playback LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications _ V 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 pg 18 for Warning Indications Video Light GR SXM301AS only 5 Microphone Transmitted beam effective area Turn the gear to take up slack Connector Cover Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Remote Sensor GR SXM301 265AS only 1 ...

Page 5: ...5 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 1 pg 12 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 13 Picture ...

Page 6: ...tic 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 Char...

Page 7: ...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 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button 2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in The TOP MENU Screen...

Page 8: ...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 1 Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera do not tilt it Press EJECT for more than 2 seconds until the cassette holder opens Do not force open 2 When inserting a cassette make sure the label is facing outwar...

Page 9: ...out 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 is set to 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 ...

Page 10: ...ted To check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in Record Standby mode 2 Press 1 and release quickly 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 To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in Record Standby mode 2 Press and h...

Page 11: ... play back an S VHS C VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S VHS 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 ...

Page 12: ...ten 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 n...

Page 13: ...R 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...

Page 14: ...as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually Hold a sheet...

Page 15: ...E but this is not recorded Allows you to set the current date and time pg 7 SYSTEM MENU 2 Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch is set to or and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset To cancel demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF Pressing MENU Wheel 1 directly accesses DEMO MODE menu while the demo is in progress Performing any operation during the demonstratio...

Page 16: ...r 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 ...

Page 17: ...RT 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 You...

Page 18: ...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 does not function TROUBLESHOOTING 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 disconnec...

Page 19: ...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 The lower the temperature th...

Page 20: ...t 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 L...

Page 21: ...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 About moisture condensation You ma...

Page 22: ...th the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 6 format CCD Lens F1 8 f 2 2 mm to 55 mm 25 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control Filter diameter ø 30 5mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor 2 50 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Con...

Page 23: ...Mosaic Effect pg 13 ND Effect Mode pg 13 Nega Posi Mode pg 13 Night Scope pg 12 Picture Stabiliser pg 14 Playback pg 9 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 13 Provided Accessories pg 2 Quick Review pg 10 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 Self Recordi...

Page 24: ...Printed in Malaysia 1204YDR NF VM AS 2004 Victor Company of Japan Limited ...

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