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LYT0672-001A

COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

EK

Printed in Japan
1000MKV

*

UN

*

VP

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER

G

R-SXM607

G

R-SXM55

INSTRUCTIONS

VHS
PAL

625

GR-SXM607
GR-SXM55

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 – 3

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

4

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

4

GETTING STARTED

6 – 13

RECORDING

14 – 29

Basic Recording

.......................... 14

Basic Features

........................... 16

Zooming, Picture Stabilizer, Quick Review,
Video Light, Retake

Advanced Features

...................... 18

Snapshot, Night-Scope, Fade/Wipe Effects,
Program AE with Special Effects,
Digital Effects, Using Menu 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

............................... 32

Using The Cassette Adapter

........... 34

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT

(GR-SXM607 only)

35 – 43

Playback Zoom

.......................... 37

Animation And Time-Lapse

............. 37

Insert Editing

............................. 38

Audio Dubbing

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

Random Assembly Editing

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

DETAILS

44

CAUTIONS

45 – 47

TROUBLESHOOTING

48 – 49

INDEX

50 – 53

Controls, Connectors

And Indicators

......................... 50

Indications

................................ 52

TERMS

54

SPECIFICATIONS

55

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Summary of Contents for 1000MKVUNVP

Page 1: ... 18 Snapshot Night Scope Fade Wipe Effects Program AE with Special Effects Digital Effects Using Menu 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 32 Using The Cassette Adapter 34 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR SXM607 only 35 4...

Page 2: ... Cd battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly 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 bottom CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wob...

Page 3: ...witch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and con...

Page 4: ...r 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 DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to and press MENU while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so ...

Page 5: ...h ends of the Core Filter 2 Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx 5 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter Wind the cable around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable 3 Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut Connect the end of the cable with the Core Filter to the ...

Page 6: ...rom the camcorder 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 V15EK 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 Battery pack BN V1...

Page 7: ...r 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 CHARGIN...

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: ...Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate MENU to select NEXT and press it to display the next page 4 Rotate MENU to select DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears 5 To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIME hour minute rotate MENU to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate MENU until the ...

Page 10: ...MENU to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU If a VHS cassette is loaded rotate MENU to select S VHS ET then press it The S VHS ET Setting Menu appears If an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate MENU to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting Menu appears 4 Rotate MENU to set to either of the parameters then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN In the S...

Page 11: ...t is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS VCR Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR S VHS ET does...

Page 12: ...TE The tape remaining time pg 14 is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected REC MODE Menu Recording mode indicator Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference 1 Set the Power Switch to The power lamp comes on 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU 4 Rotate MENU to select R...

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: ...st The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate BRIGHT 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 Allows you...

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: ...uffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in SYSTEM MENU pg 23 Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO ECHO mode pg 21 is activated Picture Stabiliser To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabiliser press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears Accurate stabilisation may not be...

Page 17: ... light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light Video Light GR SXM607 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim 1 Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on th...

Page 18: ...until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds NIGHT SCOPE Button Power Switch A NIGHT AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted maximum 1 5 sec 1 NIGHT 10X The shutter speed is set to 1 5th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity 2 NIGHT 50X GR SXM55 only The shutter speed is set to 1 second to provide 50 times the sensitivity 2 NIGHT 25X GR SXM607 only The shutter speed i...

Page 19: ...from 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 centre 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 revea...

Page 20: ... fireworks etc look more natural 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 to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing pg 28 S1 2000 1 2000 sec H...

Page 21: ...IDE mode pg 22 23 for a classic look NEGA POSI The colours of a picture 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 consecutiv...

Page 22: ...ENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU to select the desired function To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU rotate MENU to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages To go to the next page rotate MENU to select NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate MENU to select TO CAMERA MENU and press it 4 Press MENU to display the Setting Men...

Page 23: ...ith no picture brightness adjustment 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 LP 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 t...

Page 24: ...e ENGLISH or FRENCH of Instant Titles pg 25 Allows you to set the current date and time pg 9 This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 ON Demonstrates certain functions automatically When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts Operating ...

Page 25: ...tch O H H O M P M W C E F A A U O A E E O X F P P R V R R D N I P P I T R D G T Y Y F E Y Y I R A N A T B H M S T C G T I I O I T I H U T R L L A M R D L L T I Y R E I A A E H D S Y T D A T I A Y M O Y S A 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 C...

Page 26: ...owing 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 following Animation or...

Page 27: ...s 4 Rotate MENU to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears 5 To brighten the image rotate MENU downward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate MENU upward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 6 Press MENU The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar ...

Page 28: ...ocus on a farther subject rotate MENU upward appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate MENU downward appears and blinks 6 Press MENU The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 Press MENU The Menu Screen disappears and reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the le...

Page 29: ...al 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 MENU until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking an...

Page 30: ...Set to Speaker LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Rotate 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 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 D...

Page 31: ...nd 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 counter m...

Page 32: ...CVBS Video Out Select Switch Cable Adapter NOTES Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an A V cable Yellow A V cable TV or VCR Yellow Camcorder When the S Video cable is not used p When the S Video cable is ...

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: ...the cassette adapter 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 ...

Page 35: ...ime Lapse 墌 pg 37 Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Retake forward 墌 pg 17 Time Lapse 墌 pg 37 Ineffective With the camcorder s Power Switch set to Zoom in out 墌 pg 37 Playback start 墌 pg 30 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search 墌 pg 30 Stop 墌 pg 30 Insert Editing 墌 pg 38 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search 墌 pg 30 Pause 墌 pg 30 Audio dubbing 墌 pg 39 墌 pg 41 墌 pg 40 墌 p...

Page 36: ...ntrol uses two AAA R03 size batteries See General Battery Precautions 墌 pg 45 1 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated 2 Insert two AAA R03 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Replace the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmit...

Page 37: ...ication to the previously set level Animation and Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 26 Animation press REC 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 indica...

Page 38: ...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 camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step 6 To begin Insert Editing press S...

Page 39: ...mode 4 To end Audio Dubbing press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate If the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed ...

Page 40: ...ff the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the r...

Page 41: ...le with Y C signals connect the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S Video cable This can improve the dubbed picture quality If you use the cable adapter set the Y C CVBS video out select switch as required Y C When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an A V cable S Video cable To J t...

Page 42: ...and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there should be at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point Blank portions of a tape cannot be registered as in points or out points If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing does not take place Pressing ON OFF clears all in and out points from memory ...

Page 43: ...control does not start editing 12 When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press ON OFF When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the A V cable NOTES If you performed step 1 on page 41 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during...

Page 44: ...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 the tape rea...

Page 45: ...sive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions CAUTIONS 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 f...

Page 46: ...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 camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near ap...

Page 47: ...power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely 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 phenome...

Page 48: ...ower 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 If ...

Page 49: ...tor causes it to be hot Close 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 uni...

Page 50: ...50EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators I 2 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 y u Y U T Q W E R p i t r w e q o 4 ...

Page 51: ...Y RELEASE 墌 pg 6 Dioptre Adjustment Control 墌 pg 8 Connectors The connectors q to t are located beneath the cover q S Video Output Connector S 墌 pg 32 w Audio Output Connector A 墌 pg 32 e Video Output Connector V 墌 pg 32 r J Terminal Edit Connector JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol EDIT Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing 墌 pg 40 43 It is used to connect the camcord...

Page 52: ...ht Scope Indicator 墌 pg 18 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when Night Scope is switched from one mode to another by pressing NIGHT SCOPE 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 ...

Page 53: ...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 camcorder If the indication remains consult your ...

Page 54: ...hooting pg 15 L LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 52 53 Load A Tape pg 13 M Manual Focus pg 28 Menu Screen pg 22 24 Monotone Mode pg 21 Mosaic Mode pg 21 N ND Effect Mode pg 20 Nega Posi Mode pg 21 Night Scope pg 18 P Picture Stabiliser pg 16 Power Switch Position pg 14 Program AE With Special Effects pg 20 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick Review pg 17 R Recording Format pg 10 Record Standby ...

Page 55: ...V Using battery pack Power consumption Viewfinder on 4 0 W LCD monitor on 4 5 W Video light 3 0 W GR SXM607 only Signal system PAL type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Colour Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette cassette Tape speed SP 23 39 mm sec LP 11 70 mm sec Recording time max SP 60 minutes LP 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette Operating temperat...

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