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INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0493-001A

COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM937UM

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 – 5

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

6 – 7

MAJOR FEATURES

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

GETTING STARTED

10 – 17

BASIC VIDEO RECORDING

18 – 19

BASIC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) SHOOTING

20 – 22

RECORDING

23 – 38

Basic Features

................................. 23

Advanced Features

........................... 28

VIDEO PLAYBACK

39 – 41

Basic Playback

................................ 39

Features

........................................ 40

Using The Cassette Adapter

................ 41

BASIC CONNECTIONS

42 – 43

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

...... 42

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

44 – 51

Basic Playback

................................ 44

Connection

..................................... 45

Advanced Features

........................... 46

USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT

52 – 56

Playback Zoom

................................ 53

Insert Editing (VIDEO)

....................... 54

Insert Editing (Inserting A Still Image From

The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape)

...... 55

Audio Dubbing

................................. 55

Animation And Time-Lapse

.................. 56

TROUBLESHOOTING

57 – 59

INDEX

60 – 63

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

....... 60

Indications

..................................... 62

USER MAINTENANCE

CAUTIONS

65 – 67

TERMS

68 – 69

SPECIFICATIONS

70 – 71

Summary of Contents for GR-SXM937UM

Page 1: ...ic Playback 39 Features 40 Using The Cassette Adapter 41 BASIC CONNECTIONS 42 43 Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing 42 D S C PLAYBACK 44 51 Basic Playback 44 Connection 45 Advanced Features 46 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 52 56 Playback Zoom 53 Insert Editing VIDEO 54 Insert Editing Inserting A Still Image From The Built in Memory Onto A Tape 55 Audio Dubbing 55 Animation And Time Lapse 56 TROUBL...

Page 2: ... FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product CAUTIONS n To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel n When you ...

Page 3: ... 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 ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal wast...

Page 4: ...ns But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your saf...

Page 5: ...ing amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qu...

Page 6: ...n Close Ring to open the lens cover 2 Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details Z pgs 18 19 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power wh...

Page 7: ...it is opened closed at approx 60 degrees 1 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover 2 Set the System Select Switch to D S C 3 Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear 4 Press the SNAPSHOT Button A still image is shot and is stored in the camcorder s memory For more details Z pgs 20 22 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save ...

Page 8: ...m Select Switch is set to VIDEO and the Power Switch is set to AUTO or PRO n Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume n To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to PRO and press MENU while the demo is in progress This takes you direct...

Page 9: ...s PC Remote Control Unit RM V715U Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V856U Car Battery Charger BH V3U Battery Charger BH VC10U Audio Video Cable S Video Cable QAM0004 004 Car Battery Cord AP V7U Compact S VHS Cassettes ST C 40 30 20 Compact VHS Cassettes TC 40 30 20 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer...

Page 10: ...status of the battery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio If you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When cha...

Page 11: ...e respective instruction booklet when the video light is on 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 INFORMATION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U ba...

Page 12: ...CD monitor fully 2 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open 3 Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing outward 4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks into place Close the LCD monitor NOTES Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor The cassette holder can t be open...

Page 13: ... previous settings rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 7 To set only the time without changing the date go to step 5 4 To set YEAR MONTH or DAY rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting s...

Page 14: ...ecording mode indicator Tape length indicator TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button SP EP Recording Mode Button Viewfinder System Select Switch Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO then press MENU 2 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting...

Page 15: ...f an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the parameters then press it Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN In the S VHS ET Setting Menu ON Records with S VHS picture quality on a VHS cassette factory preset This is c...

Page 16: ... 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 n Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR n You can play back S VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S V...

Page 17: ...t Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4 CAUTION When using a tripod...

Page 18: ...ights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the LCD monitor 2 Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start Stop Button appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress NOTE When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead To...

Page 19: ...g 26 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker 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 INTERFACE SHOOTING...

Page 20: ... then set the System Select Switch to D S C Set the Power Switch to PRO The power lamp lights and an image appears 2 To select the Picture Mode perform steps 2 and 3 of OPERATION on pg 22 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the appropriate mode among the 4 Snapshot modes Z pg 21 ...

Page 21: ...continue storing pictures until you delete some shots to make room for new ones Perform DELETE function in the Menu Screen to remove pictures you do not need Z pg 50 When SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch set to VIDEO the picture is stored in the camcorder s built in memory in the Snapshot mode selected in the VIDEO system and also onto the tape if a tape is in the camcorder Z pg 2...

Page 22: ... OPERATION 1 Set the System Select Switch to D S C Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to PICTURE and press it The PICTURE Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to FINE or STANDARD and press it Selection is complete 4 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select ...

Page 23: ...el to move the highlight bar to SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to FULL or PIN UP and press it Selection is complete 3 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen RECORDING Basic Features T T P S 4 E A I N R L P C A E E E T P T U S U M L R H R A E E O N C N T R G O ...

Page 24: ...d onto the tape but not in the built in memory If you wish to store a still image in the built in memory Z pg 50 The Picture Mode can be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number If SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch set to D S C Z pg 20 Image data stored in ...

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Page 26: ...ilt in memory OPERATION 1 Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 Press 2 and release quickly n The still image is displayed for approx 3 seconds The message DELETE OK PRESS PLAY BUTTON appears To remove the still image you have checked Instant Delete 1 Press 4 6 The still image is deleted To cancel press 5 FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain...

Page 27: ...urns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on n The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on n It is recommended to set the white balance Z pg 38 to when you use the video light n When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery indicator...

Page 28: ...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 and the black s...

Page 29: ...he scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide Z pg 31 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject FG FOG Makes the p...

Page 30: ... FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B or DATE TIME see respective pages FOCUS Z pg 37 EXPOSURE Z pg 36 M W B Z pg 38 DATE TIME Z pg 13 and perform each procedure from step 4 If you select JLIP ID NO rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar ...

Page 31: ...tly 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 shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustm...

Page 32: ...efer to Picture Mode Setting Z pg 22 Displayed with the System Select Switch set to either VIDEO Z pg 23 or D S C Z pg 21 Displayed only with the System Select Switch set to D S C Z pg 21 Refer to Animation Z pg 34 and Time Lapse Z pg 35 Refer to Time Lapse Z pg 35 Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles Z pg 33 Allows you to set the current date an...

Page 33: ...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 B C C I H W G T T I A H A O U I R T R L L B D L T T I I I A A A L H O S D D B Y T E 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 Spanish and...

Page 34: ...to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focus...

Page 35: ... Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically 5 To release the Time Lapse mode when is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse For be...

Page 36: ...ect Wheel to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears 5 To brighten the image rotate the Select Wheel upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the Select Wheel downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 6 Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete ...

Page 37: ...sappears and and appear The focus is locked at this point 5 To focus on a farther subject rotate the Select Wheel upward appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the Select Wheel downward appears and blinks 6 Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen disppears and reappears to ind...

Page 38: ...n Sepia Z pg 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 Select Wheel until MWB begins blinking When t...

Page 39: ...RIGHT Set to VIDEO Set to PLAY Speaker LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Rotate the Select Wheel BRIGHT 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 Z pg 31 Speaker Volume Control Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume The Speaker ...

Page 40: ...off TBC 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 counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rew...

Page 41: ...apter 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 r...

Page 42: ... TV or VCR To AUDIO IN When connecting the cables open this cover Connector cover Audio cable optional To Video Output Video cable optional To VIDEO IN VCR Recording deck TV To AUDIO IN To Audio Output B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors To TV or VCR To S Video Output To S VIDEO IN S Vi...

Page 43: ... 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 42 connect the camcorder and the VCR 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and inser...

Page 44: ...l not overwrite the existing picture because new pictures are automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory If there are no stored images NO IMAGES STORED is displayed NOTES When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playb...

Page 45: ... details During transfer of the still image the camcorder s screen becomes blue and is dis played After transferring is finished the screen displays the same still image as in step 2 4 Close the software then switch off the camcorder For Windows To COM Port RS 232C Set to D S C PC connection cable provided To DIGITAL connector NOTES Before transferring still images from your personal computer to t...

Page 46: ...s MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on the desired function To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on RETURN then press the Select Wheel 4 Press the Select Wheel The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select SLIDE SHOW a slide show will start Z pg 47 If you ...

Page 47: ... want to perform Protect to put a padlock mark next to it A still image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted When selecting a still image to protect you can check six still images stored in memory at a time Z pg 49 DELETE Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory Z pg 50 CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking switching off the camcorder...

Page 48: ...images are displayed at a time When viewing the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 and then rotate it further downward The frame is placed on the 7th still image automatically Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way If the desired still image cannot be found place the highlight bar on EXIT then press the Sele...

Page 49: ...otect for the still images that come after the 6th one rotate the Select Wheel to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 then rotate it further downward The frame is placed automatically on the 7th still image Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way 5 Rotate the Select Wheel upward to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice The Menu Screen closes To remove Protect...

Page 50: ...hlight bar to SELECT or ALL then press it To select a still image by checking the still images stored in memory select SELECT The Delete Select Menu appears Go to step 5 To delete all the still images stored in memory at once without checking them select ALL The Delete Execute Menu appears Go to step 6 To quit the Delete Mode rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it...

Page 51: ...eting some still images stored in memory perform Protect for the necessary ones Z pg 49 or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally Z pg 45 Even if ALL is selected on the Delete Menu it is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark ALL only deletes all still images that are not protected After images are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically mo...

Page 52: ...amcorder Retake forward Z pg 26 Time Lapse Z pg 56 With the camcorder s Power Switch set to PLAY Zoom in out Z pg 53 Playback start Z pg 39 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search Previous Still Image Playback Z pg 39 44 Stop Z pg 39 Insert Editing Z pg 54 55 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search Next Still Image Playback Z pg 39 44 Pause Z pg 39 Audio dubbing Z pg 55 When using the remote control be sure to ...

Page 53: ...ZOOM Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in To End Zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY NOTES Zoom can also be used during still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer After zooming in on a still video image when norm...

Page 54: ...1 second so that M appears 4 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit In point where the new scene should start 5 Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camco...

Page 55: ...the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 Insert Editing Insert A Still Image From The Built in Memory Onto A Ta...

Page 56: ...4 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Recording Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 35 Time Lapse press REC TIME and INT TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and no indication off Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Time ind...

Page 57: ... then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult your nearest JVC dealer The Power Switch is set to AUTO Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indica tions appear Z pg 19 This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back ground and the object is great It is not a defect ...

Page 58: ...o the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated program Z pg 35 56 The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO If the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to play back a tape Change the Switch po...

Page 59: ...he camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooti...

Page 60: ...60EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators O P 1 p Q w o W r t e 2 E R 3 4 5 6 i T Y I U y u 7 8 9 0 q ...

Page 61: ...alize Button Z pg 59 EJECT Switch Z pg 12 Recording Start Stop Button Z pg 18 Power Switch OFF AUTO PRO Z pg 18 20 39 44 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE Z pg 11 q PUSH Button Z pg 12 Connectors w DC IN Connector Z pg 11 The connectors e to y are located beneath the cover e Video Output Connector Z pg 42 r Audio Output Connector Z pg 42 t S Video Output Connector Z pg 42 y J Terminal JLIP Jo...

Page 62: ...Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing EFFECT then only the indicator remains at 0 4 Picture Mode Display Z pg 21 22 Remaining Number Of Shots Indicator Z pg 21 22 5 Recording Format Indicator S S ET Z pg 15 6 Tape Length Indicator Z pg 14 7 Zoom Indicator Bar Z pg 25 Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio 8 Recording Indicato...

Page 63: ...tely 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 battery etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear Whe...

Page 64: ...t cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 To detach the eyepiece turn it counterclockwise and pull it out 5 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush 6 Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise Remove PUSH Button LENS COVER Open Close Ring EJECT Switch Set to OFF BATTE...

Page 65: ...de 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 52 for the remote control or read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction 4 Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fir...

Page 66: ...ery 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 chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharg ing charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances ...

Page 67: ...shoulder strap About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air con...

Page 68: ...ELETE Menu pg 50 Delete Mode pg 50 Delete Select Menu pg 50 Demonstration Mode pg 8 32 Digital Zoom pg 31 Digital Still Camera pg 20 22 Diopter Adjustment pg 17 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 29 Erase Protection pg 12 Exposure Control pg 36 F Fade In Out pg 28 Fast Forward Tape pg 39 FINE Mode pg 22 Fine Still pg 39 Full Image pg 21 24 G Grip Adjustment pg 17 H High Speed Shutter Mode pg 29 I IND...

Page 69: ...4 36 38 Shooting D S C pg 20 22 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 17 Shuttle Search pg 39 Slide Show Mode pg 47 Snapshot During Playback pg 24 Snapshot Mode pg 20 23 Snapshot VIDEO pg 23 24 Specifications pg 70 71 Sports Mode pg 29 STANDARD Mode pg 22 Star Mark On The Setting Menus pg 48 49 51 Still Image Data Transfer pg 45 Still Playback pg 39 Store A Still Image In The Built In Memory pg 20 Strobe E...

Page 70: ...le mini head jack S Video Y 1 V p p 75 Ω analog output C 0 29 V p p 75 Ω analog output General Format VHS NTSC standard Power source DC 6 0 V Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on 4 7 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off 5 7 W LCD monitor on viewfinder on 5 8 W Video light 3 0 W Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording ...

Page 71: ...ction timer controlled Dimensions 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm W x H x D 4 15 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Weight Approx 270 g 0 6 lbs Cassette Adapter C P7U Dimensions 188 mm x 25 mm x 104 mm W x H x D 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Weight Approx 240 g 0 53 lbs Accessory AA R6 size battery x 1 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice...

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