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Digital Effects

1)

Set the Power Switch 

@

 

to “

” while pressing

down the Lock Button 

!

 located on the switch.

2)

Press DIGIFECT 

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 repeatedly until the desired

mode appears.

• To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT 

$

repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

 SEPIA: 

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint

like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in
SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

 MONOTONE: 

Like black and white films, your

footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in
SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

 

B. FILTER:

 Recorded scenes have a bluish

tint.

 

R. FILTER:

 Recorded scenes have a reddish

tint.

 

SOLARI:

 The picture is recorded with an effect

similar to a painting.

 NEGA POSI: 

The colors of a picture are

reversed.

 MOSAIC: 

Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic

pattern.

 STRETCH: 

Doubles the width of the picture

horizontally.

01GR-SXM256_23-28_EN

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Summary of Contents for GR-SXM256

Page 1: ...hile 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 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 chan...

Page 2: ...d 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 AP V14U or AP V15U AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Cassette Adapter C P7U 01GR SXM256_01 05_EN 3 2 04 11 17 AM 2 ...

Page 3: ...monitor viewfinder playback are possible any where 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 NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution...

Page 4: ...ing 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 these instructions ...

Page 5: ...anual Focus pg 12 Menu Screen pg 18 22 Monotone Effect pg 24 Mosaic Effect pg 24 N ND Effect Mode pg 23 Nega Posi Mode pg 24 P Picture Stabilizer pg 18 Playback pg 11 Program AE with Special Effects pg 23 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 Re...

Page 6: ...ged battery pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min Battery pack BN V10U BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional Viewfinder on 95 100 160 380 LCD monitor on 80 85 140 330 USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 墌 step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage...

Page 7: ...without the camcorder However it cannot be 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 Ti...

Page 8: ...ovable 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 fully to stabilize t...

Page 9: ...A 5 T D K G S F J H L t r 1 2 9 0 6 7 8 5 3 4 u 180 180 90 90 i o 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 During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker 墌 pg 25 for Warning Indications LCD Monitor V...

Page 10: ...sensor necessary for shooting is built in here o Grip Strap 墌 pg 8 p Tripod Mounting Socket 墌 pg 8 Q Tape Remaining Time 墌 pg 21 W Recording Mode Indicator 墌 pg 20 E Backlight Compensation Indicator 墌 pg 12 R Recording Format Indicator S S ET 墌 pg 20 T Digital Effect Indicator 墌 pg 24 Program AE Indicator 墌 pg 23 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator 墌 pg 23 Y Tape Length Indicator 墌 pg 21 U Zoom Indicator ...

Page 11: ...ed PLAYBACK 1 Load a tape 墌 pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY 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 e Press 2 w to rewind or 3 to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing 2 w or 3 during playback ...

Page 12: ...ject is brightened 2 To cancel Backlight Compensation press BACK LIGHT e again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes or Using BACK LIGHT e may make the subject too bright resulting in a washed out or white image BACK LIGHT e cannot be used when the manual Exposure Control mode pg 18 is engaged Auto Manual Focus If corre...

Page 13: ...ing Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM pg 20 to OFF in SYSTEM MENU Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press 2 w and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 1 second and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at th...

Page 14: ... AT K blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT K appears Manual Tracking 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 To activate release the TBC mode press...

Page 15: ...ice Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropria...

Page 16: ...ttempt 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 During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc...

Page 17: ...ME S E T 1 6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T D K G S F J H L t r 1 2 9 0 6 7 8 5 3 4 u 180 180 90 90 i o 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 During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 25 for Warning Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder In...

Page 18: ...ight When shooting on a reflective natural background such 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 Stabiliz...

Page 19: ...rned off or the battery 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 g shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected TITLE SETUP Adjust the settings for TITLE SIZE When LARGE is selected the title is twice enlarged vertically more than selected NORMAL Even if LARGE i...

Page 20: ...ds in S VHS With a 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 en...

Page 21: ...E 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 To use this...

Page 22: ... and adjustment is completed 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 demons...

Page 23: ...ners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the center leaving a black screen SCROLL Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the bottom to the top revealing the scenes or wipes out from the top to the bottom leaving a black screen Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press P AE repeatedly until the desired m...

Page 24: ...IDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look B FILTER Recorded scenes have a bluish tint R FILTER Recorded scenes have a reddish tint SOLARI The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting NEGA POSI The colors of a picture are reversed MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a m...

Page 25: ...rder 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 po...

Page 26: ...ally in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety 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 c...

Page 27: ...sh it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around...

Page 28: ...o control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Connectors Video 1 V p p 75 Ω unbalanced an...

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