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AC Adapter AP-V10U

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V

`

, 60 Hz

Other countries

: AC 110 V to 240 V

`

,

50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

: DC 11 V

, 1 A

Dimensions

: 59 mm x 31 mm x 69 mm

(W x H x D)

(2-3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2-3/4")

Weight

: Approx. 130 g (0.29 lbs)

Optional Accessories

• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U
• A/V (Audio/Video) Cable
• S-Video Cable QAM0004-004
• Compact S-VHS (

) Cassettes ST-C-40/30/20

• Compact VHS (

) Cassettes TC-40/30/20

• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Format

: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard

Power source

: DC 11 V

(Using AC Adapter)
DC 6 V
(Using battery pack)

Power consumption

: 3.7 W

Signal system

: NTSC-type

Video recording system

Luminance

: FM recording

Color

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording
Conforms to VHS standard

Cassette

:

/

 cassette

Tape speed

SP

: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)

EP

: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

Recording time (max.)

SP

: 40 minutes

EP

: 120 minutes (with TC-40)

Operating

temperature

: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

: 35% to 80%

Storage temperature

: –20°C to 50°C

(–4°F to 122°F)

Weight

: Approx. 720 g (1.6 lbs)

Dimensions

: 206 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm

(W x H x D)

(8-1/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-9/16")

Pickup

: 1/4" 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 diameter 40.5 mm

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder with

0.55" color LCD

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Connectors

Video

: 1 V (p-p), 75 

 unbalanced,

analog output
(via Video output connector)

Audio

: 300 mV (rms), 1 k

 analog

output
(via Audio output connector)

S-Video

: 1 V (p-p), 75 

,

analog output

: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 

,

analog output

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.

Summary of Contents for GR-SX860

Page 1: ...te Time Insert Instant Titles Animation Time Lapse Exposure Control Focusing White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation PLAYBACK 30 34 Basic Playback 30 Features 31 Connections And Tape Dubbing 32 Using The Cassette Adapter 34 DETAILS 35 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 37 INDEX 38 42 Controls Connectors And Indicators 38 Indications 40 Terms 42 CAUTIONS 43 45 SPECIFICATIONS 46 ESPAÑOL 48 49 FOR SE...

Page 2: ...autions on pages 43 45 before use 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 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS...

Page 3: ...ed Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Ke...

Page 4: ...ress the MENU Wheel 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 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 cann...

Page 5: ...EN5 1 3 2 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration ...

Page 6: ...pack from the camcorder then try charging again If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one 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 AC outlet B...

Page 7: ...ich one means charged and which means discharged 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 NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly if zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the plann...

Page 8: ...y to Stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw 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 finger...

Page 9: ... appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel 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 t...

Page 10: ...assette is loaded rotate the MENU Wheel to select S VHS ET then press it The S VHS ET Setting Menu appears If an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate the MENU Wheel to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to set to either of the parameters then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN In the S VHS ET Setting Menu ON Records with S VHS pic...

Page 11: ...e are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function S VHS picture quality is not available Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs eg HR S6600U HR SC1000U etc 䡲 Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR 䡲 You can play back S VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder ...

Page 12: ...is more economical providing three times the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Display T T T T E 2 3 3 4 X 0 0 5 0 I T TAPE LENGTH T30 Tape length indicator TAPE LENGTH Menu Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 above 2 Rotate the M...

Page 13: ...attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack 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 o...

Page 14: ... displayed in the viewfinder 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button Tape remaining time indicator Approximate Now calculating Blinking Blinking Blinking RECORDING Basic Recording Power Switch Posit...

Page 15: ...to OFF and then back to or to turn the camcorder on again If you are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function 墌 pg 18 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording 墌 pg 22 24 For other notes 墌 pg 35 ...

Page 16: ... The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus 墌 pg 28 then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator 5 moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point...

Page 17: ...ssive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The indicator appears blink...

Page 18: ...sappears Fade Wipe 墌 pg 19 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press 2 and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds 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 Retake To re ...

Page 19: ...attern SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene ...

Page 20: ... and gives it a fantasy look TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode 墌 pg 29 Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distan...

Page 21: ...ayed for approx 2 seconds DIGIFECT Button Power Switch SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the WIDE mode 墌 pg 22 23 for a classic look MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with the WIDE mode 墌 pg 22 23 for a classic look NEGA POSI The colors of a picture are reversed MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern ...

Page 22: ...e Power Switch to 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages To go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Whe...

Page 23: ...tronic Industries Alliance OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles 墌 pg 25 Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor 墌 pg 25 Allows you to set the recording mode SP or EP depending on your preference 墌 pg 12 50X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and m...

Page 24: ...zoom position the lens may go out of focus Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles 墌 pg 25 Allows you to set the current date and time 墌 pg 9 ON Demonstrates certain functions automatically When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstratio...

Page 25: ...O M A H O W C E F A U E A U E O X F P R R S P R D N I P R P P D G T Y V Y E Y N I R A C E N A T B C C I H W G T I I A H A O U T R T R L L B D L L T I I I A A A E H O S D D B Y T D N T A A Y I A M Y Y O Y A S N S S Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them over the video image Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French...

Page 26: ...orming the following steps make sure that The Power Switch is set to The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode The recording mode is set to SP NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Before performing other operations followi...

Page 27: ...NU Wheel to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears 5 To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel downward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel upward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 6 Press the MENU Wheel in The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappea...

Page 28: ...a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel downward appears and blinks 6 Press the MENU Wheel in The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen disappears and reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurat...

Page 29: ...is activated Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press the MENU Wheel in until MWB begins blinking When the setting is c...

Page 30: ...AYBACK Basic Playback Rewind 2 Button Fast Forward 3 Button Play Pause 4 6 Button Stop 5 Button Set to Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press 4 6 during playback 2 To resume normal playback press 4 6 again Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press 3 for forward or 2 for reverse sear...

Page 31: ...ng may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders TBC Time Base Corrector Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes Factory preset TBC is engaged To activate release the TBC mode press TBC during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed Counter Memory Function Makes it easier to locate a specif...

Page 32: ...rs Use optional S Video and Audio cables To S Video Input To S Video Output To TV or VCR When connecting the cables open this cover Connector cover To Audio Input S Video cable optional To Audio Output TV VCR When connecting the cables open this cover VCR TV These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Audio cable optional ...

Page 33: ...then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 Following the illustration on pg 32 connect ...

Page 34: ...ter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloading do not touch the ree...

Page 35: ...er you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected 墌 pg 12 TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left ...

Page 36: ... power supply has not been correctly connected 墌 pg 6 7 The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult your nearest JVC dealer Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs I...

Page 37: ...gy However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Gently wipe in a semicircular motion as wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily Turn the camcorder s power off then discon...

Page 38: ...38EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators W 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 8 e r Q p u i t o y w q 0 3 t ...

Page 39: ...W 墌 pg 16 Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER 墌 pg 17 Time Base Corrector Button TBC 墌 pg 31 Power Switch OFF 墌 pg 14 30 Recording Start Stop Button 墌 pg 14 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE 墌 pg 6 Diopter Adjustment Control 墌 pg 8 Connectors The connectors to w are located beneath the cover S Video Output Connector S 墌 pg 32 Audio Output Connector A 墌 pg 32 q Video Output Connector V 墌 pg...

Page 40: ...hed from one mode to another by pressing P AE then only the indicator remains at 9 3 0 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator 墌 pg 19 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing FADE WIPE then only the indicator remains at 0 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET 墌 pg 10 5 Tape Length Indicator 墌 pg 12 6 Zoom Indicator Bar 墌 pg 16 Zoom Level Indicato...

Page 41: ... and turn it on again These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply bat...

Page 42: ... L Viewfinder Indications pg 40 41 Load A Tape pg 13 M Manual Focus pg 28 Menu Screen pg 22 24 Monotone Effect pg 21 N ND Effect Mode pg 20 Nega Posi Mode pg 21 P Picture Stabilizer pg 17 Playback pg 30 Power Switch Position pg 14 Program AE With Special Effects pg 20 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick Review pg 18 R Recording Advanced Features pg 19 29 Recording Start Stop pg 14 15 Recording Forma...

Page 43: ...ettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the S VHS C or VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the t...

Page 44: ...ures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater in dusty places such as a beach 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the...

Page 45: ...eceiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada For Your Maintenance 1 After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the...

Page 46: ...ec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weight Approx 720 g 1 6 lbs Dimensions 206 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm W x H x D 8 1 8 x 4 7 16 x 4 9 16 Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control fil...

Page 47: ...EN47 MEMO ...

Page 48: ... 30 min aprox 2 h 20 min aprox 4 h 30 min Indicador de carga Está provisto de un indicador de carga sobre la batería para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargada o no Los dos colores indicadores rojo y negro le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga Al jack de entrada de CC DC IN Enganche Empuje Conmutador BATTERY RELEASE ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentación asegúrese que la a...

Page 49: ...rá una imagen 3 Presione el botón inicio parada de grabación Comenzará la grabación Para detener temporariamente la grabación presione nuevamente el botón de inicio parada de grabación Por más detalles 墌 p 14 15 ALIMENTACION INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO REPRODUCCION FILMACION 1 Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette 2 Inserte cassette de video 3 Presione el botón de cierre para cerrar el por...

Page 50: ... Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641...

Page 51: ... to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems ...

Page 52: ...U Printed in Malaysia 1200MKV UN PJ EN GR SX860 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ...

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