JVC GR-SXM260 - Camcorder - 16 x Optical Zoom Instructions Manual Download

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

• Battery Pack

BN-V10U

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.

• AC Adapter

AP-V14U or AP-V15U

• AA (R6) Battery

(for Cassette Adapter)

• Shoulder Strap

• Lens Cap

• Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

GR-SXM260_01-05_EN

17/11/03, 1:20 PM

Summary of Contents for GR-SXM260 - Camcorder - 16 x Optical Zoom

Page 1: ...ode 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 monitor or...

Page 2: ...he 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 AC Adapter AP V14U or AP V15U AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Cassette Adapter C P7U ...

Page 3: ... recording and LCD 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...

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: ...e pg 8 M Manual 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 Standb...

Page 6: ...in approx 1 hr 40 min approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 5 hrs 10 min 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 when the video light is on Battery pack BN V10U BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional Viewfinder on 95 50 100 55 160 85 380 210 LCD monitor on 80 45 85 50 140 80 330 ...

Page 7: ...V400U battery pack 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 sh...

Page 8: ...e 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 Q Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs ...

Page 9: ... 1 6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T G J F H L K z y t 1 2 9 0 6 7 8 5 3 4 i 180 180 90 90 o p 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 Indication...

Page 10: ... to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here p Grip Strap 墌 pg 8 Q Tripod Mounting Socket 墌 pg 8 W Tape Remaining Time 墌 pg 21 E Recording Mode Indicator 墌 pg 20 R Video Light Indicator 墌 pg 13 T Backlight Compensation Indicator 墌 pg 12 Y Recording Format Indicator S S ET 墌 pg 20 U Digital Effect Indicator 墌 pg 24 Program AE Indicator 墌 pg 23 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator 墌 p...

Page 11: ...t cannot be performed 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 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...

Page 12: ...splayed 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 may make the subject too bright resulting in a washed out or white image BACK LIGHT r cannot be used when the manual Exposure Control mode pg 18 is engaged Auto Ma...

Page 13: ... using the manual focus pg 12 Auto Manual Focus then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator O moves during zoom Once the zoom level indiator 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 Quick Review To check the end of the la...

Page 14: ...layed The TBC indicator G turns green grey 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 normal pla...

Page 15: ...Consult the JVC Service 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 ...

Page 16: ...10 seconds Do 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 function During special effect playback slow mot...

Page 17: ...S D a T V B O C LUME S E T 1 6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T G J F H L K z y t 1 2 9 0 6 7 8 5 3 4 i 180 180 90 90 o p 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 Monit...

Page 18: ...background is too bright 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 ...

Page 19: ...n if the power is turned 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 j 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 NO...

Page 20: ...the camcorder records 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 import...

Page 21: ... Indication 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 ...

Page 22: ...tor soon disappears 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 t...

Page 23: ...reen towards the corners 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...

Page 24: ... 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 reco...

Page 25: ...re 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 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 p...

Page 26: ...r 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 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 the uni...

Page 27: ...D monitor DO NOT push 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...

Page 28: ... 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 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 Vid...

Page 29: ...U BN V12U opcional BN V20U opcional BN V400U opcional Visor conectado 95 50 100 55 160 85 380 210 Monitor LCD conectado 80 45 85 50 140 80 330 195 Batería BN V10U BN V12U opcional BN V20U opcional BN V400U opcional Tiempo de carga aprox 1 h 30 min aprox 1 h 40 min aprox 2 h 40 min aprox 5 h 10 min Los tiempos de carga son para una batería completamente descargada USO DE LA ALIMENTACIÓN DE CA Conec...

Page 30: ...eratura ideal para efectuar la carga es de 20 C a 25 C Si el ambiente es muy frío la carga puede resultar incompleta El tiempo de carga varía de acuerdo con la temperatura ambiente y el estado de la batería Ya que el adaptador de CA procesa electricidad internamente el mismo se calentará durante el uso Asegúrese de utilizarlo sólo en áreas bien ventiladas La siguiente operación interrumpirá la car...

Page 31: ...onectada de la fuente de alimentación Compartimiento de cassette Lengüeta de protección contra borrado Rueda dentada Girar para eliminar la distensión 0 GRABACIÓN 1 Retire el cubreobjetivo Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en o mientras presiona el botón de bloqueo localizado en el conmutador Filmación utilizando el visor Asegúrese que el monitor LCD esté cerrado y bloqueado Filmación utilizand...

Page 32: ...a de video se desactiva automáticamente después de 5 minutos en el modo de espera de grabación o modo de parada Para activarla otra vez ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en OFF luego en o PLAY Cuando el conmutador de alimentación esté ajustado en o PLAY y el monitor LCD está abierto en un ángulo de 60 grados o más el monitor LCD se enciende y el visor se apaga automáticamente para ahorrar energ...

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