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ADVANCED FEATURES

Night-Alive

 

(GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340 only)

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than
they would be under good natural lighting.

1) Set the Power Switch 

@

 to “

” or “

”.

2) Press NIGHT-ALIVE 

e

 repeatedly until 

 

the

desired mode appears.

 A NIGHT AUTO: The shutter speed is auto-

matically adjusted (maximum 1/6 sec.).

 1 NIGHT 10X (only when the Power Switch 

@

is set to “

”)The shutter speed is set to 1/6th of

a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity.

 2 NIGHT 60X (only when the Power Switch 

@

is set to “

”)The shutter speed is set to 1 second

to provide 60 times the sensitivity.
• To cancel the effect, press NIGHT-ALIVE 

e

repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

• During Night-Alive, the following cannot be

activated: “Picture Stabilizer”, “Program AE With
Special Effects”, “Digital Effects” and “S.LX” in
CAMERA MENU (

 pg. 19).

• Night-Alive does not work when LIGHT OFF/

AUTO/ON 

#

 is set to “AUTO” or “ON” (

 pg. 13,

“Video Light”).

• During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a
tripod is recommended.

Fade/Wipe Effects

Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade-
or wipe-out works at recording end.

1) Set the Power Switch 

@

 to “

”.

2) Press FADE/WIPE 

)

 repeatedly until the

desired mode appears.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 

!

 to

activate fade-in/out or wipe-in/out.

• Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button 

!

 allows you to vary the length for the

image during fade in/out or wipe in/out.

• To cancel a fade or wipe, press FADE/WIPE 

)

repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen.

MOSAIC (Fader): Gradually turns/returns the

picture into/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 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 screen
reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

CORNER (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen

from the upper right to the lower left corner,
revealing the scene, or wipes out from lower left to
upper right, leaving a black screen.

WINDOW (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen

from the center of the screen towards the corners,
revealing the scene, or wipe out from the corners
to the center, leaving a black screen.

Содержание GR-AXM240

Страница 1: ...NU 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 Applicable models only U Printed in Malaysia 1101MKV UN PJ COMPACT VHS CAMCO...

Страница 2: ...XM740 only Cassette Adapter C P7U AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter 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 PC Connection Cable GR SXM740 SXM540 only Shoulder Strap AP V12U AP V11U or AP V10U ...

Страница 3: ...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 anywhere 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 appropriate conv...

Страница 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...

Страница 5: ...g 18 21 Monotone Effect pg 23 Mosaic Effect pg 23 N ND Effect Mode pg 23 Nega Posi Mode pg 23 Night Alive pg 22 P Picture Stabilizer pg 12 Playback pg 11 Playback Special Effects pg 14 Playback Zoom pg 24 Program AE with Special Effects pg 23 Provided Accessories pg 2 Q Quick Review pg 13 R Recording Advanced Features pg 22 23 Recording Start Stop pg 11 Recording Format S VHS S VHS ET pg 20 Record...

Страница 6: ...mate recording time unit min 1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor 2 When using GR SX970 when the video light is on Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional Viewfinder on 1 2 95 100 50 50 95 100 50 50 150 165 85 90 360 385 205 210 LCD monitor on 1 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 B...

Страница 7: ... 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 Applicable models only Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Sw...

Страница 8: ... 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 Applicable models only Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket W Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend it...

Страница 9: ...e t q r u y o p 3 4 u y o 180 180 90 90 30 30 5m 16ft 0 9 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 applicable models only Microphone Video light During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker applica...

Страница 10: ... 24 O REC TIME Button pg 24 ANIM Button pg 24 P START STOP Button Functions the same as 0 a FF Button Functions the same as s PAUSE Button pg 11 d A DUB Button pg 24 f INT TIME Button pg 24 SELF TIMER Button non functional 1 Tape Remaining Time pg 21 2 Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 3 Digital Effect Indicator pg 23 Program AE Indicator pg 23 Night Alive Indicator 2 pg 22 Fade Wipe Standby Indicato...

Страница 11: ...ape 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 or T To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 4 6 or s 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 or 3 during playback holding 2 or...

Страница 12: ...ay not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used This function cannot be activated during the Night Alive CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO modes pg 23 Digital Effects 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording GR AXM240 SX970 only To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs 1 Make sure the...

Страница 13: ...rding with the video light turned on When LIGHT 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 23 Program AE with Special Effects DANGER The...

Страница 14: ...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 playback resumes after Still Playback or Shuttle Search pg 11 If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Counter Memory Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M ...

Страница 15: ...re not specially shielded do not place the 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 befor...

Страница 16: ... 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 GR SXM740 SXM540 SXM340 SX970 only During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety ...

Страница 17: ...6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T w i e t q r u y o p 3 4 u y o 180 180 90 90 30 30 5m 16ft 0 9 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 applicable models only During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker applicable models only pg 25 for Warning ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 20: ...ngs for an extended 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 wil...

Страница 21: ... the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time Time Lapse REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start Stop Button The remote control can also be used for this setting pg 24 Animation And Time Lapse Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is canceled when the power is shut off or ...

Страница 22: ...d 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE repeatedly until OFF appears FADER Fades in out to a black sc...

Страница 23: ...de The screen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 Press DIGIFECT w repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT w repeatedly until OFF appears This function cannot be activated during Night Alive pg 22 Picture Stabilizer cannot be activated during the CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO mode SEPIA Recorded sce...

Страница 24: ...g press START STOP P When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode To end Insert Editing press STOP U During Insert Editing the original audio will be heard from the speaker After step 4 Retake pg 13 can be performed The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect ...

Страница 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 t 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...

Страница 26: ...or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip Applicable models only 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 the unit s AC Adapter to an AC ...

Страница 27: ...e camcorder s lens 2 Cleaning 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...

Страница 28: ...s 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 55 color LCD GR SX970 only Electronic viewfinder ...

Страница 29: ...ional Visor conectado 1 2 95 100 50 50 95 100 50 50 150 165 85 90 360 385 205 210 Monitor LCD conectado 1 80 45 80 45 135 75 315 190 Batería BN V11U BN V12U opcional BN V20U opcional BN V400U opcional Tiempo de carga aprox 1 h 30 min aprox 1 h 30 min aprox 2 h 20 min aprox 4 h 30 min Los tiempos de carga son para una batería completamente descargada Enganche Empuje Conmutador BATTERY RELEASE Bater...

Страница 30: ...a 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 carga o la descarga Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en o Desconecte el adaptador de CA de la cámara de video Desenchufe el adaptador de CA del tomacorriente de CA Extraiga la batería de la cámara de video ...

Страница 31: ... en el modo de grabación o desconectada de la fuente de alimentación Sólo para modelos aplicables Compartimiento de cassette Lengüeta de protección contra borrado Rueda dentada Girar para eliminar la distensión Compartimiento de cassette GRABACIÓN 1 Retire el cubreobjetivo Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en o Filmación utilizando el visor Asegúrese que el monitor LCD esté cerrado y bloqueado ...

Страница 32: ...a activarla otra vez ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en OFF luego en o Cuando el conmutador de alimentación esté ajustado en o 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 energía La imagen reproducida puede ser visualizada en el visor con el monitor LCD apagado en el monitor LCD o en un TV conectado ...

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