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USING AC POWER

Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

For other notes, 

 pg. 35.

To DC IN
connector

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on
the battery pack to help you
remember whether it has been
charged or not. Two colors are
provided (red and black)—you
choose which 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 under the
following conditions:

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

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.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 

1

 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”

(

 pg. 6).

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

* GR-SXM535/SXM235 only.
** Provided with GR-SXM335 only.
(   ) : when the video light is on (GR-SXM535/SXM335 only)

Battery pack

BN-V11U*

BN-V12U

(optional)

BN-V20U**

(optional)

BN-V400U

(optional)

Viewfinder on

95

(50)

95

(50)

150

(85)

360

(205)

LCD monitor on

80

(45)

80

(45)

135

(75)

315

(190)

Summary of Contents for GR-SXM235

Page 1: ... For Detailed Adjustment Date 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 SPECIFICATI...

Page 2: ...3 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 camcorder Before ...

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: ...emo 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 A...

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: ...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 Battery pack AC Adapter C...

Page 7: ...corder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly 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 USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step...

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: ...ppears 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 the...

Page 10: ...ette 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 pictur...

Page 11: ... 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 Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR You can play back S VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder but a...

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 ...

Page 13: ...he LCD monitor The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is 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 be...

Page 14: ...he Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached RECORDING Basic Recording Power Switch Position Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities OFF Switches off the camcorder Allo...

Page 15: ...ecording so you do not erase any of it To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording pg 22 24 Self Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward SELF RECORDING You can...

Page 16: ...U pg 23 Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO ECHO mode pg 21 is activated GR SXM535 SXM335 only Picture Stabilizer To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or un...

Page 17: ...ion or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your neares...

Page 18: ...tion remains The mode is activated 3 To cancel the effect press NIGHT ALIVE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds NOTES During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated Picture Stabilizer pg 16 Program AE With Special Effects pg 20 and Digital Effects pg 21 S LX in CAMERA MENU pg 23 Night Alive does not work when LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AU...

Page 19: ...rom a mosaic pattern 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 reveal...

Page 20: ...atural 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 pg 29 Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 32 ft use manual focusing pg 28 S1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shut...

Page 21: ... are reversed MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally CLASSIC FILM 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 bottom STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recordin...

Page 22: ...er 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 Wheel to...

Page 23: ...djustment Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles pg 25 Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor pg 25 Allows you to set the recording mode SP or EP depending on your preference pg 12 50X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50X digital ...

Page 24: ...g on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles pg 25 Allows you to set the current date and time 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 demonst...

Page 25: ...H 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 Fren...

Page 26: ...forming 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 follow...

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 accura...

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: ...CD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel towards to brighten or towards to darken The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode 墌 pg 23 Speaker Volume Control Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date Ti...

Page 31: ...second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed Counter Memory Function Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press 5 then 2 The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press 4 6 to start playback The count...

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: ...pter 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 re...

Page 35: ...be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after 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 th...

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: ...e the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 9...

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

Page 39: ...R SXM235 only 墌 pg 17 Power Zoom Lever T W 墌 pg 16 Speaker Volume Control VOL 墌 pg 30 Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER 墌 pg 16 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 q to r are located beneath the cover q S Video Output Conn...

Page 40: ...XM335 only 墌 pg 18 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when Night Alive is switched from one mode to another by pressing NIGHT ALIVE 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...

Page 41: ...ed 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 battery etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the cam...

Page 42: ...e 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 Night Alive pg 18 P Picture Stabilizer pg 16 Playback pg 30 Playback Special Effects pg 31 Power Switch Position pg 14 Program AE With Special Effects pg 20 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick Review pg 17 R Recording Advanced Features pg 18 29 Recording Start Stop pg 14 15 Recording F...

Page 43: ...or an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Plug adapter Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified charger...

Page 44: ...nit 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 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...

Page 45: ...d 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 camcorder 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then r...

Page 46: ...nforms 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 910 g 2 0 lbs GR SXM535 SXM235 only Approx 900 g 2 0 lbs GR SXM335 only Dimensions 206 mm x 112 mm x ...

Page 47: ...atería 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 alimentación de la videocámara esté desconectada El no hacerlo puede producir un error de funcionamiento en la ...

Page 48: ...esione 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 El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 60 grados aprox ALIM...

Page 49: ... 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 50: ... 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 51: ...EN51 MEMO ...

Page 52: ...U Printed in Malaysia 1000MKV UN PJ EN GR SXM535 GR SXM335 GR SXM235 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ...

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