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Battery pack

BN-V10U

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

BN-V400U (optional)

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 1 hr. 40 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

approx. 5 hrs. 10 min.

GETTING STARTED

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Battery pack

Power Switch

To DC IN
connector

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

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

9

, then connect the Power Cord to the AC

Adapter.

3)

Plug the Power Cord 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 

8

 and pull out the

battery pack.

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 

1)

 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY

PACK”.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

1

When using models equipped with LCD monitor

2

When using GR-SX26/FX16

(   ):when the video light is on(GR-SXM50/FXM404/SX26)

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 

q

 for over 2 seconds. The

POWER lamp 

$

 blinks to indicate discharging

has started.

3)

When discharging is finished, charging
automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp 

)

blinks.

LCD monitor on

1

80

(45)

85

(50)

140

(80)

330

(195)

Battery pack

BN-V10U

BN-V12U
(optional)

BN-V20U
(optional)

BN-V400U
(optional)

Viewfinder on

1

2

95

100

(50)

(55)

100

110

(55)

(60)

160

170

(85)

(90)

380

410

(210)

(220)

 01 GR-SXM50EX_EN 

10/29/03, 11:36 AM

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Summary of Contents for GR-FX16

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: ...able GR SXM50 SX26 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 AP V14E OR AP V15E AC Adapter 01 GR SXM50EX_EN 10 29 03 11 36 AM 2 ...

Page 3: ...ck are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V10U 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 Cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder However S V...

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: ...g 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 Ret...

Page 6: ...e for a fully discharged battery pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min 1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor 2 When using GR SX26 FX16 when the video light is on GR SXM50 FXM404 SX26 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...

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: ... 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 stabil...

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: ...itch 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 playback continues search until released To resume norma...

Page 12: ...ressing 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 both recording modes or Using BACK LIGHT r m...

Page 13: ...hen zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator O moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator 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 SXM50 SX26 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 SXM50 SX26 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: ...as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select MANUAL then press it 2 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 p...

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: ...utton 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 cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE w repeatedly until OFF appears FADER Fades in out to a ...

Page 24: ...erwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow or beach In this mode the fast moving images can be recorded since the shutter speed becomes fast 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 ...

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: ...able 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 monitor 2 50 d...

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