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Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override it and make
the adjustment manually. Manual exposure adjustment is
recommended in the following situations:

When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
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

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

2

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

3

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
“EXPOSURE” and press it. The EXPOSURE Menu
appears.

4

Rotate the Select 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
(m06).
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. The
Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“RETURN”.

7

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen disappears
and the exposure control level counter reappers to
indicate the exposure is adjusted.

NOTES:

To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 

4

.

To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 

2

.

0 0

06

06

+

06

Manual Exposure
Screen

To brighten the image

To darken the image

Select Wheel

Power Switch

Exposure control
level counter

RECORDING 

 Advanced Features (cont.)

Содержание GR-SX210A

Страница 1: ...RECORDING 16 32 Basic Recording 16 Basic Features 18 Advanced Features 22 PLAYBACK 33 37 Basic Playback 33 Features 34 Using The Cassette Adapter 35 Connections 36 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 38 48 Playback Zoom 41 Insert Editing 42 Audio Dubbing 43 Random Assemble Editing 44 Animation And Time Lapse 48 CAUTIONS 49 51 TROUBLESHOOTING 52 53 INDEX 54 57 Controls Connectors And Indicators 54 Indica...

Страница 2: ...is camcorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is in...

Страница 3: ...ution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter Charger are on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour 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 BN V11U V12...

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

Страница 5: ... cable The Core Filter reduces interference 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter Core Filter x 2 for provided Audio Video Cable and S Video Cable 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 NOT...

Страница 6: ...rging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the 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 duri...

Страница 7: ...ruction booklet 1 When using GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA 2 When using GR SX210A SX21EA when the video light is on GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA only NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA only Before extended use it is recommended...

Страница 8: ... holder to remove it from the camcorder 3 Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 4 Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTES See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 墌 pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries To avoid losing the battery and or battery holder place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the illustration when inserting r...

Страница 9: ...ove 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 stops blinking Repeat for other date settings 5 ...

Страница 10: ...eturn to the previous setting rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT 4 Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time 墌 pg 16 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Menu Screen Display Recording Mode Setting Set d...

Страница 11: ...e LCD monitor GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA only 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 cassette...

Страница 12: ...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 again 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 called Super VHS ET Expansion Technology OF...

Страница 13: ...tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder 䡲 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 䡲 Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR 䡲 S VHS ET does not work with S...

Страница 14: ...hrough the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused ...

Страница 15: ...r eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4 CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to Stabilise 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 tig...

Страница 16: ... lens cover Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights 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 monito...

Страница 17: ...e any of it While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA only Self Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA only 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...

Страница 18: ...digital processing When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen 墌 pg 25 FEATURE Picture Stabiliser PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION Press P STABILIZER appears 䡲 To switch off the Picture Stabiliser press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES ...

Страница 19: ...tton to start recording NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal FEATURE 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording GR SXM260A SX210A SXM26EA SX21EA only PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes OPERATION 䡲 Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 1 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC 5S appea...

Страница 20: ...turns 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 䡲 The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on 䡲 It is recommended to set the white balance 墌 pg 32 to when you use the video light 䡲 When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery indicato...

Страница 21: ...then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes NOTES After SNAPSHOT is pressed there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing which is recorded together with the image Snapshot is available during playback as well However t...

Страница 22: ...om 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 revealing the scene or wipes out and the black screen reappears fr...

Страница 23: ...ed in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide 墌 pg 25 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 picture look misty white as wh...

Страница 24: ... M W B 墌 pg 32 DATE TIME 墌 pg 9 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 to the desired setting To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on EXI...

Страница 25: ...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 OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles 墌 pg 27 Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor 墌 pg 27 ON Allows you to use the Digital Zo...

Страница 26: ...9 Factory setting is 06 ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts 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 NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab ...

Страница 27: ...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 B H M S T C G T T I O I T I H U I R L L A M R D L T T I Y R E I A A L H D S Y T E 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 Chinese Arabic and Russian Change the se...

Страница 28: ...nu 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 focusing on the subject The recording stops automaticall...

Страница 29: ...ove the highlight bar to the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired interval time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Scree...

Страница 30: ...ve 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 The Menu Screen...

Страница 31: ...s 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 indicate the focus is locked NOTES ...

Страница 32: ... 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 the setting is c...

Страница 33: ... Speaker LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA only 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 pg 25 Speaker Volume Control GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA only Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume...

Страница 34: ... TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed The TBC indicator turns green grey with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search The TBC indicator turns white while TBC is not operative It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivate...

Страница 35: ...tte 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 not touch...

Страница 36: ...ctors Use the provided Audio Video A V cable White to Audio Output White to AUDIO L MONO Yellow not connected B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors Use the provided Audio Video A V cable and S Video cable Yellow not connected To S VIDEO IN To S Video Output To TV or VCR When connecting the cables open this cover Connector cover White to AUDIO in S Video c...

Страница 37: ...UTO or PRO 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 ...

Страница 38: ...0 PAUSE IN Connector START STOP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHOT Button Up Button Down Button A DUB Button PLAY Button FF Button STOP Button PAUSE Button R A EDIT Buttons Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Transmits the beam signal Zoom in out pg 18 Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorde...

Страница 39: ...Switch set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Time Lapse pg 48 Animation Time Lapse pg 48 Retake forward pg 19 Retake rewind Quick Review pg 19 Transmits the beam signal Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Zoom in out pg 18 With the camcorder s Power Switch set to PLAY pg 45 pg 44 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search pg 33 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search pg 33 Pause pg 33 Playba...

Страница 40: ... V716U provided with GR SXM460A SXM46EA only The remote control uses two R03 AAA size batteries See General Battery Precautions pg 49 1 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated 2 Insert two R03 AAA 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 tra...

Страница 41: ... screen around to find a particular portion of the picture while holding down SHIFT press Left Right Up and Down 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 normal playback is star...

Страница 42: ...e press PLAY 4 to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE 6 exactly at the Edit In point where the new scene should start 5 Press and hold INSERT w and without releasing INSERT w press and release PAUSE 6 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 START...

Страница 43: ...bbing press STOP 5 NOTES Do not press FF 3 or REW 2 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 was changed duri...

Страница 44: ... the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST 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 SHIFT RM V716U VCR CTL RM V700U press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remo...

Страница 45: ...ble tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTE If your VCR has an S Video input connector or a SCART connector compatible with Y C signals connect the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S Video cable This can improve the dubbed picture quality S Video cable provided To J terminal JLIP Open the cover To Video output and Audio output connectors To S Video output connecto...

Страница 46: ...n an in point 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 R A EDIT ON OFF RM V716U ON OFF RM...

Страница 47: ...he camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode Press STOP 5 on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF RM V716U ON OFF RM V700U When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 on page 45 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing The on screen display on...

Страница 48: ...8 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 29 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...

Страница 49: ...ive 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 fo...

Страница 50: ...ow 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 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 televi...

Страница 51: ...her 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 phe...

Страница 52: ...arged pg 6 The power supply has not been correctly connected pg 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 remova...

Страница 53: ...r 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 unit ...

Страница 54: ...54EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators U I 3 4 5 6 y E R Y T t 7 8 0 9 1 i o q u p e r w 2 Q W ...

Страница 55: ...ding Start Stop Button pg 16 Power Switch OFF AUTO PRO pg 16 33 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE pg 7 Close Button pg 11 Connectors q DC IN Connector pg 7 The connectors w to t are located beneath the cover w Video Output Connector pg 36 e Audio Output Connector pg 36 r S Video Output Connector pg 36 t J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Connect the editing cable when pe...

Страница 56: ...t 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 9 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET pg 12 5 Tape Length Indicator pg 10 6 Zoom Indicator Bar pg 18 Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio 7 Recording Indicator pg 16 0 Picture Stabiliser Indicator pg 18 Interval Time Recording Time Indicator pg 28 48 5 Sec...

Страница 57: ...d 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 When it does you can resume using the camc...

Страница 58: ...40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Weight Approx 980 g GR SXM460A SXM46EA Approx 970 g GR SXM260A SXM26EA Approx 830 g GR SX210A SX21EA Dimensions W x H x D 198 mm x 119 mm x 99 mm GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA 198 mm x 119 mm x 91 mm GR SX210A SX21EA with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward GR SXM460A SXM260A SXM46EA SXM26EA onl...

Страница 59: ...ontrolled Dimensions W x H x D 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm Weight Approx 270 g AA V16AS EA Approx 250 g AA V16A Cassette Adapter C P7U Dimensions W x H x D 188 mm x 25 mm x 104 mm Weight Approx 240 g Accessory R6 AA size battery x 1 Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V856U Car Battery Charger BH V3E Compact S VHS Cassettes SE C45 30 Compact VHS Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Remote Control Un...

Страница 60: ...mark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD A EA Printed in Japan 0200MKV UN SN VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED EN GR SXM460A GR SXM260A GR SX210A GR SXM46EA GR SXM26EA GR SX21EA ...

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