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• MENU Wheel [–, +] ...........................

pg. 18

• BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] .........................

pg. 11

• TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ...................

pg. 14

5-Second Recording Button
[5 SEC. REC] ......................................

pg. 12

• Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ..................

pg. 13

• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] .........

pg. 11

• Picture Stabilizer Button

[P.STABILIZER] .................................

pg. 12

• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ...

pg. 14

S-Video Output Connectors [S] ...........

pg. 15

Audio Output Connector [A] ................

pg. 15

Video Output Connector [V] ................

pg. 15

Battery Release Switch
[BATTERY RELEASE] ..........................

pg. 6

DC IN Connector ..................................

pg. 6

Recording Start/Stop Button ................

pg. 11

Power Switch [

, OFF,

] .......

pg. 11

Video Light Switch
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ......................

pg. 13

Stop Button [STOP] .............................

pg. 11

• Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ..

pg. 13

• Quick Review Button [

R] .............

pg. 13

• Rewind Button [R] ..............................

pg. 11

Play/Pause Button ...............................

pg. 11

• Retake Forward Button

[RETAKE F] .......................................

pg. 13

• Fast-Forward Button [F] .....................

pg. 11

CHARGE Lamp ....................................

pg. 6

POWER/REFRESH Lamp ....................

pg. 6

(

• Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] .......

pg. 23

• Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] ...............................

pg. 14

)

Program AE Button [P.AE] ..................

pg. 24

Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] .........

pg. 24

REFRESH Button .................................

pg. 6

EJECT Switch .......................................

pg. 8

Shoulder Strap Eyelets .........................

pg. 8

Battery Pack Mount ..............................

pg. 6

Close Button .........................................

pg. 8

Diopter Adjustment Control ...................

pg. 8

Camera Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.

Grip Strap .............................................

pg. 8

Tripod Mounting Socket ........................

pg. 8

Tape Remaining Time .........................

pg. 21

Recording Mode Indicator ...................

pg. 20

• Digital Effect Indicator ........................

pg. 24

• Program AE Indicator .........................

pg. 24

• Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ............

pg. 23

Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..

pg. 20

Tape Length Indicator ..........................

pg. 21

Zoom Indicator Bar ..............................

pg. 13

Zoom Level Indicator
Approximate Zoom Ratio

Recording Indicator ..............................

pg. 11

Digital Effect Indicator ..........................

pg. 24

Program AE Indicator ...........................

pg. 24

Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ..............

pg. 23

Picture Stabilizer Indicator ...................

pg. 12

• Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator

pg. 21

• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator .................

pg. 12

Bright Level Indicator ...........................

pg. 11

Instant Title Display ..............................

pg. 19

Date/Time Display ................................

pg. 19

Focus Indicator ....................................

pg. 18

Exposure Control Level Counter .........

pg. 18

White Balance Mode Indicator ............

pg. 19

(

S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording
Indicator ..............................................

pg. 20

)

Record-Standby Mode Indicator ..........

pg. 11

: Cassette Indicator .........................

pg. 8

TBC Indicator ......................................

pg. 14

Recording Format Indicator
(S/S-ET) ..............................................

pg. 20

Tape Counter ......................................

pg. 14

Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) .....

pg. 20

Tape Running Indicator

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

: Pause

Tracking Indicator ...............................

pg. 14

• BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator ..........

pg. 11

• VOLUME: Speaker Volume

Indicator ..............................................

pg. 11

Summary of Contents for GR-SXM248

Page 1: ...ill 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 monitor or viewfinder UC Printed in M...

Page 2: ...les 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 Battery Pack BN V11U Lens Cap Shoulder Strap Cassette Adapter C P7U AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter AC Adapter AP V12U AP V11U or AP V10U ...

Page 3: ...mcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color 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 any where 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 appr...

Page 4: ... 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 flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep...

Page 5: ...Tape pg 8 M Manual Focus pg 18 Menu Screen pg 18 22 Monotone Effect pg 24 Mosaic Effect pg 24 N ND Effect Mode pg 24 Nega Posi Mode pg 24 P Picture Stabilizer pg 12 Playback pg 11 Program 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 Sta...

Page 6: ...Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min when the video light is on 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 USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC Adapter features automat...

Page 7: ...e used as an AC adapter To avoid interference with reception 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 Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 P...

Page 8: ...me cassettes have removable tabs 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 Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket p Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs...

Page 9: ... 5 4 3 1 2 6 T V B O C LUME S E T 1 6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T w u r q y t i e 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 Microphone Video light During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 25 for Warnin...

Page 10: ...ensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here o Grip Strap pg 8 p Tripod Mounting Socket pg 8 1 Tape Remaining Time pg 21 2 Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 3 Digital Effect Indicator pg 24 Program AE Indicator pg 24 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 23 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET pg 20 5 Tape Length Indicator pg 21 6 Zoom Indicator Bar pg 13 Zoom Leve...

Page 11: ...o playback on a regular VHS VCR use a VHS tape and select S VHS ET OFF in SYSTEM MENU pg 18 20 PLAYBACK 1 Load a tape pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch to To start playback press 4 6 To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 4 6 To stop playback press 5 Press 2 to rewind or 3 to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing 2 ...

Page 12: ...zer cannot be used 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs 1 Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 2 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC 2 5S appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 0 Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Stan...

Page 13: ...HT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON to ON or OFF as required While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode is engaged the light will not activate pg 24 Program AE with Special Effects DANGER The video light can become extremely hot Do not ...

Page 14: ...s displayed The TBC indicator w turns green gray with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working and white while TBC is not operative TBC does not work during Still Playback and Shuttle Search pg 11 It may take 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 norm...

Page 15: ...e speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 2 Press 4 6 to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached pr...

Page 16: ...not attempt 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 or SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function During special effect pl...

Page 17: ...0 W 0 2 B 1 8 1X 7 9 0 8 5 4 3 1 2 6 T V B O C LUME S E T 1 6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T w u r q y t i e 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 Microphone Video light During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 25 for Warning Indicatio...

Page 18: ...al focusing appears To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel 1 upward 1 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward 4 appears and blinking If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 13 Zooming If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom...

Page 19: ...a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance OFF Allows you to sh...

Page 20: ...ended period or for recording important scenes as it enables higher quality recording and playback With some tapes better picture quality may not be obtained even with S VHS ET recording It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained If the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred a...

Page 21: ...has been selected DISPLAY FULL Makes all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor viewfinder during playback or recording SIMPLE Makes the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor viewfinder during recording or playback tape remaining time tape length pg 9 17 OSD OUTPUT ON On screen indications are displayed OFF On screen indications are turned off except Date Time Instant Title an...

Page 22: ...t the current date and time pg 7 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 that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder de...

Page 23: ... 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 or wipes out a...

Page 24: ...ry fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic In this mode S LX and AUTO FOCUS in CAMERA MENU pg 18 19 may not work S1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode The screen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 Press DIGIFECT q repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT q rep...

Page 25: ...to 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 switch e 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 po...

Page 26: ...finder 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 CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting t...

Page 27: ...eaning The Camcorder 1 Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 Blow the lens with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Turn the eyepiece countercl...

Page 28: ... with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm 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 Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT White balance adj...

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