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INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

LYT1060-001B

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

to “

” and press the MENU Wheel

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

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.

* Applicable models only.

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.

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

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

VHS
PAL

625

2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD

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

Printed in Malaysia
0902-MK-UN-PJ

01 GR-SXM49EG_EN (EX)

02.10.17, 20:17

Summary of Contents for GR-FX15

Page 1: ... the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 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...

Page 2: ...io Video Cable S Video Cable GR SXM49 SX25 only 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 AC Adapter 01 GR SXM49EG_EN EX 02 10 17 20 17 2 ...

Page 3: ...r 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 Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark ...

Page 4: ...laced 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...

Page 5: ...ne 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...

Page 6: ...BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min 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 Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional Viewfinder on 1 2 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 USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter...

Page 7: ...io 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 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU Wh...

Page 8: ... 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 Q Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to...

Page 9: ... 7 8 5 3 4 i 180 180 90 90 o p D g 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 During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker applicable models only pg 25 for Warning Indications ...

Page 10: ...cket pg 8 W Tape Remaining Time pg 21 E Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 R Video Light Indicator 4 pg 13 T Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 12 Y Recording Format Indicator S S ET 2 pg 20 U Digital Effect Indicator pg 24 Programme AE Indicator pg 24 Night Scope Indicator 2 pg 23 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 23 I Tape Length Indicator pg 21 O Zoom Indicator Bar pg 13 Zoom Level Indicator Approxim...

Page 11: ... 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press 4 6 To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 4 6 To stop playback press 5 r Press 2 e to rewind or 3 to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing 2 e or 3 during playback holding 2 e or 3 down during playba...

Page 12: ...s Fade Wipe pg 23 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC 2 Backlight Compensation To quickly increase the brightness of the subject relative to the background 1 Press BACK LIGHT r during recording is displayed and the subject is brightened 2 To cancel Backlight Compensation press BACK LIGHT r again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level Backlight Compensation functions in bo...

Page 13: ...hen zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator O moves during zoom Once the zoom level indiator O 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 20 to OFF in SYSTEM MENU Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO ECHO mode pg 24 Digital Effects is activated ...

Page 14: ...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 w and hold for mor...

Page 15: ...ality If your TV VCR has a 21 pin connector use a commercially available cable adapter with an S Video connector GR SXM49 SX25 only Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX an...

Page 16: ...t to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole and push up and remove the cassette During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels 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 GR SXM49 SX25 only During special effect playback slow motion s...

Page 17: ... K F J L x y t 1 2 9 0 6 7 8 5 3 4 i 180 180 90 90 o p D g 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 25 for Warning Indications LCD Monitor...

Page 18: ...tive natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel 1 upward The exposure control level increases decreases maximum 06 STABILIZER The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnificat...

Page 19: ...y removed White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode pg 24 Digital Effects is activated TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles in 11 different languages Change the language in LANGUAGE in TITLE SETUP in CAMERA MENU pg 19 j shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected TITLE SETUP Adjust the settings for TITLE SIZE When LARGE is selected the titl...

Page 20: ... VHS cassette S ET appears and the camcorder records with S VHS picture quality which is called Super VHS ET Expansion Technology S VHS REC appears during recording 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 quali...

Page 21: ...tion 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 0 after focusing on the subject Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected...

Page 22: ... select the language ENGLISH or RUSSIAN used in all messages displayed on screen DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch is set to or and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily Set to OFF to stop completely When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position tha...

Page 23: ...e or wipe out works at recording end 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press FADE WIPE w repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 0 to activate fade in out or wipe in out Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button 0 allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out To ...

Page 24: ...es slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT repeatedly until OFF appears This function cannot be activated during Night Scope pg 23 Picture Stabiliser pg 18 cannot be activated during the CLASSIC FILM STRO...

Page 25: ...order 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 does 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 power is exhausted p...

Page 26: ...ty 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 CAUTIONS Video Light for a...

Page 27: ... 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 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a coo...

Page 28: ...ownward Applicable models only 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 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD ...

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