JVC 1204YDR NF VM User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER  
GR-SXM301AS  
GR-SXM265AS  
GR-SXM201AS  
CONTENTS  
GETTING STARTED  
RECORDING/PLAYBACK  
BASIC FEATURES  
MENU SETTINGS  
REFERENCES  
4 ~ 8  
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9 ~ 11  
12 ~ 16  
18 ~ 23  
VHS  
PAL  
625  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION  
Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact  
VHS camcorder. Before use, please read  
“SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (pg. 3) to  
ensure safe use of this product.  
Automatic Demonstration takes  
place when “DEMO MODE” is set to  
“ON” (factory-preset).  
Available when the Power Switch is set to  
” or “ ”.  
To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set  
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF” (pg. 15).  
LYT1367-001A  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
CAUTIONS  
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 JVC BN-V10U/ V12U/ V20U/ V400U  
battery packs and, to recharge them or to  
supply power to the camcorder from an AC  
outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC  
Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter  
may be necessary to accommodate different  
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
CAUTIONS  
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet  
or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient  
space at least 10 cm on all sides to allow  
ventilation.  
To avoid electrical 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 wobbly, and then plug the larger end  
of the power cord into an AC outlet.  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted  
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.  
When discarding batteries, environmental  
problems must be considered and the local  
rules or laws governing the disposal of these  
batteries must be followed strictly.  
CAUTIONS  
If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell  
coming from the camcorder or AC adapter,  
shut it down and unplug it immediately.  
Continue using the camcorder or AC  
adapter under these conditions could lead to  
fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC  
dealer. Do not attempt to repair the  
malfunction yourself.  
Prevent water or liquid from entering this  
equipment, keep it away from wet places.  
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.  
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer  
servicing to qualified personnel.  
When you are not using the AC Adapter for a  
long period of time, it is recommended that  
you disconnect the AC Adapter from AC  
outlet.  
The socket outlet shall be installed near the  
equipment and easily accessible, or the  
mains plug or an appliance coupler shall  
remain readily operable.  
In certain areas, use the conversion plug  
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.  
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.  
Only cassettes marked  
and  
can be used with this camcorder.  
However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked  
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS  
Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.  
1
3
Eyepiece  
4
5
2
During  
shooting  
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7
Keep the lens  
cap attached to  
the camcorder  
8
5
Cassette holder  
9
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Connector Cover  
Viewfinder  
180  
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Turn the gear  
to take up  
slack  
Speaker  
+
LCD monitor  
.
Erase  
protection tab  
-
Video Light  
(GR-SXM301AS  
only)  
Microphone  
Remote Sensor  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
(GR-SXM301/  
265AS only)  
LCD Monitor/Viewnder Indications  
During Recording During Playback  
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pg. 18 for Warning Indications”  
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1
2
• MENU Wheel [–, +] .............................. pg. 7  
• BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] ......................... pg. 15  
• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........... pg. 9  
• TRACKING Wheel [–, +]..................... pg. 10  
• Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]*1.......... pg. 9  
• 5- Second Recording Button  
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Tape Length Indicator ........................... pg. 15  
Zoom Indicator Bar ............................... pg. 10  
a Zoom Level Indicator  
b Approximate Zoom Ratio  
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Recording Indicator................................. pg. 9  
Digital Effect Indicator........................... pg. 13  
• Programme AE Indicator .................... pg. 13  
• Night-Scope Indicator*1 ....................... pg. 12  
Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator................ pg. 13  
Picture Stabiliser Indicator .................... pg. 14  
• Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator... pg. 15  
• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator*2 ................. pg. 9  
Instant Title Display............................... pg. 14  
Date/Time Display................................. pg. 15  
Bright Level Indicator ............................ pg. 15  
Focus Indicator ..................................... pg. 10  
Exposure Control Level Counter........... pg. 12  
White Balance Mode Indicator.............. pg. 14  
S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator .... pg. 16  
Record-Standby Mode Indicator ............. pg. 9  
[5 SEC. REC]*2..................................... pg. 9  
Power Zoom Lever [T/W]...................... pg. 10  
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4
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• Manual Focus Button [  
FOCUS].... pg. 10  
• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] .... pg. 10  
Shoulder Strap Eyelets........................... pg. 8  
S-Video Output Connector [S].............. pg. 11  
Audio Output Connector [A] ................. pg. 11  
Video Output Connector [V] ................. pg. 11  
Battery Release Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] ..... pg. 6  
DC IN Connector.................................... pg. 6  
• Recording Start/Stop Button ................ pg. 9  
• REFRESH Button ................................ pg. 6  
Lock Button ............................................ pg. 6  
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Power Switch [ PLAY, OFF,  
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] ..... pg. 9  
: Cassette Indicator..................... pg. 18  
: Insert Editing Indicator*3................ pg. 17  
POWER/CHARGE Lamp ....................... pg. 6  
• Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .. pg. 10  
• Fast-Forward Button [F] ....................... pg. 9  
• Play/ Pause Button............................... pg. 9  
• Backlight Compensation Button......... pg. 10  
• Stop Button [STOP].............................. pg. 9  
• Eject [EJECT] Button ........................... pg. 8  
• Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]... pg. 10  
5
6
7
8
9
TBC Indicator........................................ pg. 10  
Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) pg. 16  
Tape Counter ........................................ pg. 16  
Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP) ....... pg. 14  
Tape Running Indicator  
3: Playback  
¡: Fast-Forward/ Shuttle Search  
1: Rewind/ Shuttle Search  
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• Quick Review Button [  
R ]........... pg. 10  
• Rewind Button [R] ................................ pg. 9  
Close Button........................................... pg. 8  
Dioptre Adjustment Control .................... pg. 8  
Grip Strap............................................... pg. 8  
Tripod Mounting Socket.......................... pg. 8  
Tape Remaining Time........................... pg. 15  
Recording Mode Indicator .................... pg. 14  
Video Light Indicator*1 .......................... pg. 12  
Backlight Compensation Indicator........ pg. 10  
Recording Format Indicator (S/ S-ET)....... pg. 16  
8: Pause  
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Tracking Indicator.................................. pg. 10  
VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator........... pg. 9  
*1 GR-SXM301AS only.  
*2 GR-SXM265AS/SXM201AS only  
*3 GR-SXM301/SXM265AS only  
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Using the Battery Pack  
GETTING STARTED  
Hook on  
Perform step 1) of “Charging the Battery Pack”.  
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)  
Battery Pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on  
BN-V10U  
100  
(90)  
80  
(70)  
Push in  
BN-V12U  
(optional)  
105  
(95)  
85  
(75)  
Power Switch  
BN-V20U  
(optional)  
170  
(155)  
140  
(120)  
BATTERYRELEASE  
Switch  
Battery pack  
BN-V400U  
(optional)  
400  
(350)  
330  
(285)  
( ): When the video light is on  
(GR-SXM301AS only)  
To AC outlet  
To DC IN  
connector  
Using AC Power  
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (  
step 2) of “Charging the Battery Pack”).  
AC Adapter  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic  
voltage selection in the AC range from 110V to  
240V.  
Charging the Battery Pack  
1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the  
camcorder and push the battery in until it locks  
in place.  
If the battery pack is attached wrongly,  
malfunction may occur.  
ATTENTION:  
Before detaching the power source, make sure  
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to  
do so can cause the camcorder to malfunction.  
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2) Set the Power Switch  
pressing down the Lock Button  
the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector  
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to “OFF” while  
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. Connect  
REFRESH:  
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Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before  
recharging or storing it for a long period of time,  
otherwise the battery performance will be  
reduced.  
then connect the Power Cord to the AC  
adapter.  
3) The CHARGE lamp  
%
blinks to indicate  
charging.  
1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of “Charging the  
4) When the CHARGE lamp  
%
stops blinking  
Battery Pack”.  
2) Press REFRESH  
CHARGE lamp  
discharging.  
and turns off, charging is finished. Unplug the  
AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the  
AC Adapter from the camcorder.  
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%
for over 4 seconds. The  
blinks faster to indicate  
To Detach The Battery Pack…  
3) When discharging is finished, charging  
automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp  
blinks normally.  
… slide BATTERY RELEASE  
9
and pull out the  
%
battery pack.  
Battery Pack  
Charging time  
BN-V10U  
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.  
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.  
approx. 5 hrs. 10 min.  
BN-V12U (optional)  
BN-V20U (optional)  
BN-V400U (optional)  
Charging time is for a fully discharged battery pack.  
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The following steps have the same function as  
“REFRESH” (pg. 6).  
Date/Time Settings  
1) Set the Power Switch  
down the Lock Button  
2) Press the MENU Wheel  
$
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to “ ” while pressing  
.
1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no  
cassette inserted.  
1 in. The TOP MENU  
2) Set the Power Switch  
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to “ ” or “ ” while  
Screen appears.  
pressing down the Lock Button  
#
.
3) Rotate the MENU Wheel  
SYSTEM MENU” and press it.  
4) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “3DATE/  
1
to select “3TO  
During charging or discharging, the camcorder  
cannot be operated.  
Charging and discharging are not possible if  
the wrong type of battery is used.  
1
TIME SET” and press it. The DATE/TIME SET  
Menu appears.  
5) To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME”  
(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel  
select the desired item, and press it. When the  
setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU  
When charging the battery pack for the first  
time or after  
CHARGE lamp  
a
%
long storage period, the  
may not light. Remove the  
1
to  
battery pack from the camcorder, then try  
charging again.  
Wheel  
1
until the correct setting appears and  
If  
a
fully-charged battery’s operation time  
then press it. The setting stops blinking.  
6) When none of these settings (“YEAR”,  
“MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the  
remains extremely short, the battery is worn  
out. Please purchase a new one.  
Perform charging where the temperature is  
between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the  
ideal temperature range. If the environment is  
too cold, charging may be incomplete.  
Charging time varies according to the ambient  
temperature and the status of the battery pack.  
Since the AC Adapter processes electricity  
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be  
sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/  
Charger, you can charge the BN-V10U/V12U/  
V20U/V400U battery pack without the  
camcorder.  
MENU Wheel  
press it, to go to Menu Screen.  
7) Press the MENU Wheel  
1
to select “3RETURN” and  
1
in to select  
3EXIT” to close the Menu Screen.  
To display the date and time in the camcorder’s  
display and on a connected TV, see DATE/  
TIME DISP. (pg. 15) in SYSTEM MENU.  
The date/time cannot be stored in memory if  
the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an  
authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set  
the date/time as necessary before you start  
shooting.  
However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use  
the AC Adapter near a radio.  
Recording time is reduced significantly when  
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged  
repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used  
repeatedly.  
D A T E  
T
I M E SE T  
24-hour  
indication  
Y E A R  
MO N T H  
D A Y  
2 0 0  
4
6
2 8  
2 0  
T
I M E  
2
0
:
R E TURN  
Before extended use, it is recommended that  
you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3  
times the planned shooting time.  
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Grip Adjustment  
1) Separate the Velcro strip.  
Tripod Mounting  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
2) Pass your right hand through the loop and  
grasp the grip.  
tripod with the tripod mounting socket  
tighten the screw.  
.. Then  
3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can  
.
easily operate  
the Recording Start/Stop  
. Refasten  
Button and Power Zoom Lever  
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3
the Velcro strip.  
3
"
Velcro  
strip  
CAUTION :  
Viewnder Adjustment  
When using a tripod, be sure to extend its legs  
fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent  
damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not  
use a small tripod.  
1) Set the Power Switch  
pressing down the Lock Button  
$
to “ ” or “ ” while  
#.  
2) Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
Pull up the viewfinder and adjust it manually to  
get the best view.  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
1) Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned  
vertically with the camera (do not tilt it). Press  
3) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control  
,
until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
EJECT  
)
for more than 2 seconds until the  
cassette holder opens. Do not force open.  
2) When inserting a cassette, make sure the label  
is facing outward.  
3) Press the Close button  
+
to close the  
cassette holder until it locks in place. Close the  
LCD monitor.  
Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette  
holder is still open may cause damage to the  
LCD monitor.  
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 been removed, cover the hole with  
adhesive tape.  
,
PAUSE  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
The cassette holder cannot be opened while  
the camcorder is in record mode or detached  
from power source.  
Thread the strap through the eyelet  
5, then fold it  
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the  
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to  
the other eyelet  
5, making sure the strap is not  
twisted. Adjust the length.  
Cassette holder  
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5
+
Erase protection tab  
8
For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
The camcorder shuts off automatically after  
about 5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop  
mode.  
Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET),TAPE  
LENGTH and DATE/TIME. (pg. 12 16,  
MENU SETTINGS)  
To turn on again, set the Power Switch  
“OFF”, then to “ ”, “ ” or “PLAY”.  
$
to  
1) Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch  
$
to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock  
Button  
Shooting while using the viewnder: Make  
sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
Shooting while using the LCD monitor:  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.  
When the Power Switch  
$
is set to “ ”, “  
or “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 playback picture can be viewed in the  
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut), on the  
LCD monitor or on a connected TV (pg. 11,  
“Connections To A TV/VCR”).  
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The camcorder is in Record-Standby mode and  
PAUSE”  
3
is displayed.  
To control the speaker volume  
", rotate the  
The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be  
used simultaneously. Therefore, when opening  
the LCD monitor and tilting it upward to 180°,  
you cannot view any image in the viewfinder.  
However, you can shoot yourself while viewing  
your own image on the LCD monitor.  
MENU Wheel towards “+” to turn up, or  
1
towards “–” to turn down. While shooting,  
sound is not heard from the speaker.  
Noise bars appear and pictures may become  
monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search.  
This is normal.  
2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button  
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.
If TBC is engaged during Still Playback, noise  
bars will not appear. (GR-SXM301AS only)  
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progress.  
appears while recording is in  
BASIC FEATURES  
Snapshot  
(GR-SXM301AS only)  
You can record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
To stop recording, press the Recording Start/  
Stop Button The camcorder re-enters  
Record-Standby mode.  
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To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD  
Monitor:  
When the Power Switch $ is set to “ ”,  
adjust “LCD BRIGHT” in SYSTEM MENU (pg.  
15).  
1) Perform step 1) of “RECORDING”.  
2) Press SNAPSHOT  
2.  
There is a momentary camera shutter-type  
blackout together with the sound effect of a  
shutter closing.  
Snapshot is also available during playback.  
However, the shutter sound is not heard.  
PLAYBACK  
1) Load a tape (pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A  
Cassette”).  
2) Set the Power Switch  
pressing down the Lock Button  
playback, press 3/8  
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback),  
press 3/8 . To stop playback, press 7  
Press 1 to rewind, or ¡ to fast-forward.  
High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is  
$
to "PLAY" while  
5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)  
#
. To start  
(GR-SXM265/201AS only)  
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.
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick  
scene transitions like those seen on TV.  
1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.  
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).  
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2) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC  
2
.
5S  
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appears and 5Sec. Rec is  
possible by pressing 1  
~
or ¡  
&
during  
reserved.  
playback.  
During playback, holding 1  
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Buttons  
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.
~
or ¡  
&
down  
Recording starts, and after 5 seconds, the  
camcorder re-enters Record–Standby mode  
automatically.  
continues the search as long as you hold the  
button.  
4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press  
5SEC. REC  
disappears.  
Fade/Wipe (pg. 13) cannot be activated  
2
again so that  
5S  
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during 5Sec. Rec.  
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Backlight Compensation  
To increase the brightness of the subject relative  
to the background.  
Quick Review  
To check the end of the last recording.  
1) Make sure the camcorder is in Record–  
Standby mode.  
1) Press BACKLIGHT  
is displayed and the subject is brightened.  
2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press  
BACKLIGHT again. “ disappears.  
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during recording. “  
2) Press 1  
~
and release quickly.  
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Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and  
played back automatically, then pauses in  
Record–Standby mode for the next shot.  
Distortion may occur at the start of playback.  
This is normal.  
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Backlight Compensation functions in both  
recording modes (“ ” or “ ”).  
Using BACKLIGHT  
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may brighten the  
Retake  
subject, resulting in a washed out or white  
image.  
To re-record certain segments.  
1) Make sure the camcorder is in Record–  
Standby mode.  
BACKLIGHT  
(
and Manual Exposure mode  
(pg. 12) cannot be used simultaneously.  
2) Press and hold either RETAKE ¡  
&
or 1  
Auto/Manual Focus  
If correct focus cannot be obtained with Auto  
Focus, use Manual Focus.  
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to reach the start point for new recording.  
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button  
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to  
start recording.  
Noise bars appear and pictures may become  
1) Set the Power Switch  
down the Lock Button  
$
#
to “ ” while pressing  
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monochrome or darken during Retake. This is  
normal.  
2) Press  
3) To focus on a distant subject, rotate the MENU  
Wheel upward. 2” appears and blinks. To  
focus on a close subject, rotate the MENU  
Wheel downward. 3” appears and blinks.  
4) To cancel the Manual Focus, press FOCUS  
. “ disappears and Auto Focus is  
applied.  
FOCUS  
4
. “  
V
appears.  
Tracking  
Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen  
during playback. To activate Manual Tracking:  
1) Press the TRACKING Wheel  
seconds. “MT” appears.  
2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel  
1
1
for approx. 2  
1
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1
so that the  
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V
noise bars disappear.  
To return to Auto Tracking, press the  
TRACKING Wheel for approx. 2 seconds or  
set the Power Switch  
“PLAY” again. “AT”  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any  
farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
1
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!
to “OFF” and then  
blinks. When Auto  
Zooming  
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry  
extends the maximum magnification offered by  
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.  
Tracking finishes, the indication disappears.  
When noise bars appear during playback, the  
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever  
zoom in, or “W” to zoom out.  
3
towards “T” to  
AT”  
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appears.  
Manual Tracking may not work with tapes  
recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever  
, the quicker the zoom action.  
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TBC (Time Base Corrector)  
Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to  
deliver a stable picture even with old tapes.  
Focusing may become unstable during  
Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in  
Record–Standby, lock the focus by using the  
manual focus, then zoom in or out in Record  
mode.  
To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC  
during playback for more than 1 second. “TBC”  
is displayed.  
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5
The zoom level indicator  
zoom. Once the zoom level indicator  
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-a moves during  
-a  
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The “TBC” indicator  
camcorder equipped with  
5
turns green (grey with a  
black/white  
reaches the top, all magnification from that  
point is through digital processing.  
When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image  
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set  
“D.ZOOM” (pg. 14) to “OFF” in CAMERA  
MENU.  
Digital zoom cannot be used when the  
V. ECHO” mode (pg. 13, “Digital Effects”) is  
activated.  
a
viewfinder) while TBC is working, and white  
while TBC is not operative.  
TBC does not work during Still Playback and  
Shuttle Search (pg. 9).  
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. 9).  
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If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is  
set to on, turn off TBC.  
Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional  
editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder  
when finished.  
Connections To A TV/VCR  
Using The Cassette Adapter  
1) Make sure all units are turned off.  
Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video  
cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-  
VHS/ VHS VCR.  
2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If  
using both TV and VCR, connect the VCR  
output to the TV input.  
1) Slide the latch 1 to open the compartment  
door, then insert the cassette and close the  
compartment door 2.  
3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input  
mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.  
Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.  
The S-Video cable connection can improve the  
If the colour shown in the window 4 is green  
or red, turn the dial 5 in the direction of  
“UNLOADING” so that colour changes to blue.  
dubbed picture quality.  
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commercially  
available S-Video cable is required.  
Be sure to lower the TV volume to its minimum  
to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the  
camcorder is turned on.  
2) Turn the dial 5 in the direction of “LOADING”  
all the way until it stops.  
The color shown in the window 4 changes  
from blue \ red \ green (indicating playback  
is possible).  
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.  
3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and  
play the tape back.  
To record on a VCR using a compact cassette  
and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording  
safety hole with Adhesive tape.  
To S-Video  
White to Audio  
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Output  
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Output  
4) To unload the cassette, turn the dial 5 in the  
direction of “UNLOADING” all the way until it  
stops.  
The color shown in the window 4 changes  
from green \ red \ blue (indicating unloading  
is possible).  
Yellow toVideo  
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Output  
Connector  
Cover  
S-Video  
cable  
A/V cable  
5) Slide the latch 1 to open the compartment  
door, then insert your finger in the hole 6, and  
push up and remove the cassette.  
(Optional)  
6) Close the compartment door 2.  
2 Compartment door  
TV  
White to  
Audio Input  
4 Window  
To S-Video  
Input  
Recording  
safety hole  
5 Dial  
VCR  
Yellow to  
Video Input  
The protec-  
tion sheet is  
affixed  
Tape Dubbing  
1 Latch  
1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR (pg.  
11, “Connections To TV/VCR”). Set the  
Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button , turn on the VCR’s  
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3 Gear  
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7 Reels  
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Compact video cassette  
power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in  
the camcorder and the VCR.  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause  
modes.  
2) Press 3/8  
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to find a spot just before the edit-  
in point. Once it is reached, press 3/8  
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again.  
6 Hole  
3) Press 3/8  
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and engage the VCR’s Record  
mode.  
4) Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and  
If there is slack in the video tape when  
inserting the compact cassette into the  
press 3/8  
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11  
adapter, the tape may become damaged. To  
take up slack in the tape, turn the gear 3 in  
the direction of the arrow.  
TOP MENU  
EXPOSURE  
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in  
the following situations:  
During tape loading and unloading, do not  
touch the reels  
protection.  
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for safety and tape  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when  
the background is too bright.  
Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode  
cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR.  
Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with  
the S-VHS function.  
During special-effect playback (slow motion,  
still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or  
noise bars may appear on the screen.  
When shooting on  
background such as at the beach or in the  
a
reflective natural  
snow.  
When the background is overly dark or the  
subject light.  
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel  
“MANUAL, then press it.  
1
to select  
2) To brighten the image, rotate the MENU  
Wheel downward.  
To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel  
upward.  
The exposure control level increases/decreases  
(maximum 06).  
MENU SETTINGS  
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This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while  
recording.  
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1) Set the Power Switch  
down the Lock Button  
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to “ ” while pressing  
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2) Press the MENU Wheel  
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in. The TOP MENU  
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel  
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LIGHT (Video Light)  
to select the desired menu or function and  
press it.  
(GR-SXM301AS only)  
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too  
dim.  
T O P M E N U  
E X P O S U R E  
A U T O  
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
OFF : Turns off the light.  
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G H T  
G H T  
A E  
AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the  
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on  
the subject.  
G I  
F
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E C T  
F A D E  
W I P E O F F  
R E C M O D E  
2 T O C A M E R A M E N U  
S P  
2 T O S Y S T E M M E N U  
ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the  
camcorder is turned on.  
It is recommended to set M.W.B. (pg. 14) to  
in CAMERA MENU when you use the  
video light.  
The battery pack’s charge may be low even  
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To go from TOP MENU to CAMERA MENU,  
rotate the MENU Wheel to select “3 TO  
CAMERA MENU” and press it.  
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C A M E R A M E N U  
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S T A B  
L
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Z E R O F F  
though the battery indicator (  
) does not  
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D
.
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L X  
N O R M A L  
0 x  
O F F  
blink, the camcorder may turn off automatically  
when you turn on the video light, or when you  
start recording with the video light turned on.  
When the Video Light mode is set to “AUTO”:  
Z O O M  
D E  
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T E L E M A C R O O F F  
2 M . W .  
B
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A U T O  
2 T  
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T L  
T L  
2 T  
S E T U P  
Depending on the lighting conditions, the  
video light may keep turning on and off.  
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. 13,  
“Programme AE with Special Effects”)  
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To go from TOP MENU to SYSTEM MENU,  
rotate the MENU Wheel to select “3 TO  
SYSTEM MENU” and press it. SYSTEM  
MENU has 2 pages. To go to the next page,  
rotate the MENU Wheel  
SYSTEM MENU 2” and press it.  
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1
to select “3 TO  
NIGHT (Night-Scope)  
(GR-SXM301AS only)  
To make dark subjects or areas even brighter than  
they would be under good natural lighting.  
OFF: To cancel the effect.  
S Y S T E M M E N U 1  
T A P E L E N G T H T 3  
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S P L A Y  
F U L L  
O F F  
O S D O U T P U T  
L C D B R I G H T  
2 M E N U L A N G  
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E N G L  
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2 D A T E  
2 D A T E  
2 T O S Y S T E M M E N U  
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M E S E T  
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A AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically  
adjusted (maximum 1/2 sec.).  
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1 20X: The shutter speed is set to 2/5th of a  
second to provide 20 times the sensitivity.  
2 50X : The shutter speed is set to 1 second  
to provide 50 times the sensitivity.  
3) Rotate the Menu Wheel  
desired setting and press it.  
4) Press “3 EXIT” to exit from any menu.  
1
to select the  
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SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an  
effect similar to a painting.  
LIGHT : The camcorder’s light is on and  
the shutter speed is automatically adjusted  
(maximum 1/2 sec.).  
During Night-Scope, the following cannot be  
activated: “Picture Stabiliser”, “Programme AE  
With Special Effects”, “Digital Effects” and  
“S.LX” in the menu settings.  
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult for  
focusing. To prevent this, use of a tripod is  
recommended.  
NEGAPOSI: The colours of a picture are  
reversed.  
MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into  
mosaic pattern.  
STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture  
horizontally.  
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CLASSIC*: 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 consecutive snapshots.  
V. ECHO* (Video Echo): Adds a “ghost” to the  
subject, giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling.  
Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available.  
* GR-SXM301AS only.  
P. AE (Programme AE with special effects)  
In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes,  
picture colour may be adversely affected if the  
subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light  
sources such as flourescent or mercury-  
vapour lights.  
OFF: To cancel the effect.  
SPORTS: High shutter speed clearly  
captures fast-moving action.  
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.  
FOG: Makes the picture look misty white, as  
when an external fog filter is attached to the lens.  
Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look.  
This mode cannot be used when the “V.ECHO”  
mode (“Digital Effects”) is activated.  
FADE/WIPE  
Fade- or wipe-in works when recording begins,  
and fade-or wipe-out works when recording ends.  
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.  
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OFF: To cancel the effect.  
FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen.  
TWILIGHT: Dusk, twilight scenery, reworks,  
etc., look more natural and dramatic. In this  
mode, the Auto Focus (pg. 10) and S.LX (pg.  
14) may not work.  
1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter):  
Captures faster action than Sports mode. The  
screen becomes slightly dark. Use in well-lit  
environment.  
FADER: Fades in/out to a white 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 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.  
SUNSET: Makes scenes look like a sunset  
with reddish tint.  
SURF&SNOW: Compensates for subjects  
that may otherwise appear too dark when  
shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as  
in the snow or beach. In this mode, the fast-  
moving images can be recorded since the shutter  
speed becomes fast.  
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 centre of the screen towards the corners,  
revealing the scene, or wipe out from the corners  
to the centre, leaving a black screen.  
SCROLL (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen  
from the bottom to the top, revealing the scenes,  
or wipes out from the top to the bottom, leaving a  
black screen.  
DIGIFECT (Digital Effects)  
OFF: To cancel the effect.  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish  
tint like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in  
CAMERA MENU for a classic look.  
B/W:MONO : Like black and white films, your  
footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in  
CAMERA MENU for a classic look.  
B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish  
tint.  
R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish tint.  
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REC MODE  
M.W.B  
Allows you to set the recording mode. “LP” (Long  
Play) is more economical, providing twice the  
recording time.  
If the white balance is correct, all other colours  
will be accurately reproduced.  
AUTO  
:White balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
If the recording mode is switched, the playback  
picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
FINE  
:Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD :Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
CAMERA MENU  
STABILIZER  
HALOGEN:A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
MWB: White balance is set manually. 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. If it is difficult to focus on  
the white paper, adjust focus manually (pg. 10,  
The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable  
images caused by camera-shake, particularly at  
high magnification.  
ON : The Picture Stabiliser is activated.  
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appears.  
OFF: The Picture Stabiliser is deactivated.  
disappears.  
“Auto/Manual Focus”). Press the MENU Wheel  
in until “MWB” begins blinking. When the  
setting is completed, “MWB” stops blinking.  
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^
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Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in  
certain conditions including excessive hand  
shake.  
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Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned  
off or the battery is removed.  
White balance cannot be used when the  
“SEPIA” or “B/W:MONO” mode (pg. 13,  
“Digital Effects”) is activated.  
^
appears blinking or goes out if the  
Stabiliser cannot be used.  
This function cannot be activated during the  
“Night-Scope”(pg.12), “CLASSIC”,  
“STROBE” and “V. ECHO” modes (pg. 13,  
“Digital Effects”).  
TITLE  
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset  
titles in different languages. Change the  
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S.LX  
MAX: To record  
environment, when it is more convenient to shoot  
the subject with a brighter image even if the  
picture becomes slightly coarse.  
language in “LANGUAGE” in “TITLE SETUP” in  
CAMERA MENU.  
a
subject in  
a
darkly lit  
{
shows the selected title which remains until  
OFF is selected.  
NORMAL: To record  
a
subject in  
a
dimly lit  
TITLE SETUP  
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.  
Adjust the settings for TITLE.  
SIZE :When “LARGE” is selected, the title  
is twice enlarged vertically than  
“NORMAL.  
SCROLL :When “ON” is selected, the title is  
scrolled from right to left.  
LANGUAGE:Select the language for TITLE.  
To set “SIZE”, “SCROLLor “LANGUAGE”, rotate  
D. ZOOM  
Zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom  
limit), to a maximum of 50X or 1000X digital  
magnification.  
When set to “OFF” only optical zoom (maximum  
25x magnification) can function.  
the MENU Wheel  
and press it. When the setting begins blinking,  
rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct  
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to select the desired item  
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setting appears and then select it. The setting  
stops blinking.  
WIDE  
When set to “ON” black bars will be recorded at  
the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cin-  
ema-like “wide-screen” effect.  
TELE MACRO  
When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as  
large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm.  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go  
out of focus.  
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SYSTEM MENU 1  
DATE/TIME SET  
Allows you to set the current date and time.  
(pg. 7)  
TAPE LENGTH  
Allows you to set the tape length depending on  
the tape used: T30=30 minutes, T45=45 minutes,  
T50=50 minutes, T60=60 minutes.  
Tape remaining time  
correct tape length has been selected.  
SYSTEM MENU 2  
DEMO MODE  
Demonstrates certain functions automatically.  
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is correct only if the  
Available when the Power Switch  
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is set to “  
DISPLAY  
or “ ” and “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-  
preset).  
FULL: Makes all of the indications appear on the  
LCD monitor/viewfinder during playback or  
recording.  
SIMPLE: Makes the following indications  
disappear from the LCD monitor/viewfinder during  
To cancel demonstration, set “DEMO MODE”  
to “OFF”.  
Pressing MENU Wheel  
DEMO MODE menu while the demo is in  
progress.  
1
directly accesses  
recording or playback:  
time , tape length  
4, tape remaining  
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,
>.  
Performing any operation during the  
demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for  
OSD OUTPUT  
ON: On-screen indications are displayed to TV  
etc.  
OFF: On-screen indications are turned off except  
Date/Time, Instant Title and Warning Indication.  
more than  
1
minute after that, the  
demonstration will resume.  
“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the  
camcorder power is turned off.  
LCD BRIGHT  
When  
a
cassette is in the camcorder,  
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor,  
perform the following steps quickly (within approx.  
1 second by each interval):  
1) Select “LCD BRIGHT” in SYSTEM MENU. The  
“BRIGHT ON” message appears.  
2) Press the BRIGHT Wheel  
normal screen.  
3) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel  
bright level indicator  
4) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel  
appropriate brightness is reached. After the  
BRIGHT Wheel is released, the indicator  
soon disappears and adjustment is completed.  
MENU LANG.  
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.  
1
in to return to  
to display the  
REC TIME  
You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly  
different, of the same object for a brief selected  
period of time (Animation). REC MODE should be  
set to “SP”.  
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}.  
1
until the  
Select the desired recording time and press the  
1
Recording Start/Stop Button  
the subject.  
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after focusing on  
Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.  
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH,  
CHINESE or ARABIC) used in all messages  
displayed on screen.  
This function is cancelled when the power is  
turned off or when the cassette is ejected.  
To use this function, it is recommended that  
SCROLL in TITLE SETUP (pg. 14) be set to  
“OFF”.  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
The date/time appears in the camcorder or on a  
connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM  
MENU first pg. 7).  
The selected display will be recorded. If you do  
not want to record the display, select "OFF"  
before shooting.  
In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder  
records the date for about 5 seconds when  
recording is initiated after the date is changed,  
INT.TIME  
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.  
Leaving the camcorder aimed at specific  
a
subject, you can record subtle changes over an  
extended period of time (Time-Lapse). REC  
MODE should be set to “SP”.  
(Please note that it is necessary to set the REC  
TIME (Animation) in the SYSTEM MENU before  
performing the INT. TIME (Time-Lapse) function.)  
Select the desired interval time and press the  
a
cassette is loaded, or AUTO DATE is  
selected. The date is replaced after 5 seconds  
with “AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
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Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.  
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This function is cancelled when the power is  
turned off or when the cassette is ejected.  
To use this function, it is recommended that  
SCROLL in TITLE SETUP (pg. 14) be set to  
“OFF”.  
VCR MENU  
V C R M E N U  
C O U N T E R M E MO R Y O F  
C O U N T E R R E S E T  
Y E S  
F
S-VHS (S-VHS ET)  
ON: With an S-VHS cassette, “S”  
=appears  
and the camcorder records in S-VHS.  
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With a VHS cassette, “S-ET”  
=appears and the  
camcorder records with S-VHS picture quality,  
which is called Super VHS ET (Expansion  
Technology). “S-VHS REC”  
recording.  
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appears during  
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OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS  
cassette.  
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JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are  
recommended for superior results.  
Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an  
extended period or for recording 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.  
It 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.  
7) Press 3/8  
The counter memory functions in both Fast-  
Forward and Rewind modes.  
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to start playback.  
S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.  
To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still  
Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.  
If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use  
a cleaning cassette.  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-SXM301/265AS only)  
The Remote Control Unit can operate this  
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic  
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward  
and Rewind) of your VCR. Make sure the remote  
control is pointed at the remote sensor.  
exactly at the edit-in point where the new  
scene should start.  
4) While holding down INSERT, press and  
release PAUSE.  
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appears.  
5) To begin Insert Editing, press START/STOP.  
When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing  
stops automatically and the camcorder enters  
the Insert-Pause mode. To end Insert Editing,  
press STOP.  
ZOOM (T/W)  
T
W
START/STOP  
START/  
STOP  
PLAY  
During Insert Editing, the original audio will be  
heard from the speaker.  
After step 4), “Retake” (pg. 10) can be  
performed.  
The tape may stop slightly before or after the  
designated end point, and noise bars may  
appear. Neither indicates a defect in the unit.  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
FF  
FF  
REW  
PAUSE  
PAUSE  
A.DUB  
INT.TIME  
STOP  
INSERT  
A.DUB  
INSERT  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TIME LAPSE  
SELF TIMER  
ANIM.  
REC TIME/  
ANIM.  
Audio Dubbing  
You can record  
Playback Zoom (GR-SXM301AS only)  
a
new soundtrack on  
a
To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any  
time during playback. Make sure that the TBC  
mode is activated.  
1) Press PLAY to find the scene of interest.  
2) Press ZOOM (T/W). Pressing T zooms in. To  
end zoom press and hold W until magnification  
returns to normal. Or, press STOP and then  
press PLAY.  
prerecorded tape (normal audio only). The sound  
is recorded from the built-in microphone.  
Perform steps 1) and 2) of the Insert Editing  
procedure.  
1) Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning  
of the scene onto which you want to dub the  
new audio, press PLAY to view the recorded  
tape, then press PAUSE at exactly the point  
where dubbing should start.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of  
the image may suffer.  
2) While holding down A. DUB, press and release  
PAUSE.  
Animation And Time-Lapse  
The remote control lets you set/release interval  
time and recording time without setting REC  
TIME/INT. TIME (pg. 15) in SYSTEM MENU.  
Animation  
3) To begin Audio Dubbing, press PLAY. When  
the counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing  
stops automatically and the camcorder enters  
the Audio Dub-Standby mode. To end Audio  
Dubbing, press STOP.  
Do not press REW or FF 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.  
Each time ANIM. is pressed, the recording time  
changes in the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S  
and no indication (off).  
Time-Lapse  
Each time REC TIME is pressed, the recording  
time changes in the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S,  
1S, 5S and no indication (off). Each time INT.  
TIME is pressed, the interval time changes in the  
following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and no  
indication (off).  
For Insert Editing/Audio Dubbing  
Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work  
correctly if the tape contains blank segments,  
or if the recording speed was changed during  
the original recording.  
To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the erase  
protection tab is in the position that allows  
recording.  
Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or  
Audio Dubbing, or the edit points will not be  
accurate.  
Insert Editing  
You can record a new scene onto a previously  
recorded tape. Only the video signal is recorded  
in this mode.  
1) Set the Power Switch  
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to “PLAY” while  
located on  
pressing down the Lock Button  
the switch.  
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2) Play back the tape, locate the edit-out point  
and press PAUSE . Perform steps 2) through 5)  
of “COUNTER MEMORY” (pg. 16)  
3) 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  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem  
yourself.  
Vertical white lines appear when shooting a  
very bright object.  
The tape is running, but there is no play-  
back picture.  
This sometimes occurs when the contrast  
between the back-ground and the object is  
great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.  
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.  
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the  
LCD monitor and the viewfinder.  
Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.  
Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not  
a defect of the camcorder.  
The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult  
your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or  
replacement.  
Coloured bright spots appear all over the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
The tape stops during fast-forwarding or  
rewinding.  
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. (Effective dots: more than  
99.99 %.)  
The Counter Memory Function has been  
activated (pg. 16, “COUNTER MEMORY”).  
The date and time displays disappear.  
If you remove the power source from the  
camcorder while the power is on, all settings  
and selections are erased. Make sure to turn  
the  
camcorder’s  
power  
off  
before  
Animation or Time-Lapse is not available.  
disconnecting the power source.  
Before recording in the Animation mode at the  
very beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to  
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 programme (pg. 15, REC TIME/  
INT. TIME in SYSTEM MENU).  
The tape will not eject.  
The battery pack is running low.  
If the LCD monitor is not open over 60  
degrees, the EJECT button  
function.  
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does not  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.  
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In  
such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then re-  
connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.  
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 power is  
exhausted, power turns off automatically.  
: Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows  
recording.  
TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forwarding.  
LENS CAP: Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.  
CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3  
seconds if condensation occurs. In this case, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.  
Remove the tape, turn the unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to  
clear, and turn it on again.  
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately  
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.  
E01E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY: 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 nearest JVC dealer.  
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CAUTIONS  
General Battery Precautions  
The lower the temperature, the longer  
recharging takes.  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or  
explode.  
1) Do not use any different size of batteries from  
those specified.  
2) Be sure to insert batteries in the correct  
direction.  
3) Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
4) Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat  
as they can leak or explode.  
5) Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.  
6) Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be  
stored for an extended period to avoid battery  
leakage which can cause malfunctions.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes:  
1) During use…  
… beware that recording onto prerecorded tapes  
automatically erases the previously recorded  
video and audio signals.  
… make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
… do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly  
without allowing the tape to run at all. This  
slackens the tape and can result in damage.  
… do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
Battery Packs  
2) Store cassettes…  
… away from heaters, other heat sources or direct  
sunlight.  
… where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
… where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
… vertically, in their original cases.  
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 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  
Main Unit  
1) For safety, DO NOT…  
Terminals  
… open the camcorder’s chassis.  
… disassemble or modify the unit.  
… short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in  
use.  
… allow 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.  
life…  
do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
… avoid repeated charging without fully  
discharging.  
… charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is  
a
chemical reaction type  
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical  
reaction, while warmer temperatures can  
prevent complete charging.  
… store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
… fully charged and then fully discharged the  
battery every 6 months when storing it over a  
long period of time.  
… remove from charger or powered unit when not  
in use.  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm  
after charging, or after use.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging...................................... 10°C to 35°C  
Operation ...................................... 0°C to 40°C  
Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C  
Recharging time is based on room  
temperature of 20°C.  
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2) Avoid using the unit…  
… in places subject to excessive humidity, dust,  
shock or vibration.  
LCD Monitor  
1) To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO  
NOT…  
… 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 appliances generating strong magnetic or  
… push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
… place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on  
the bottom.  
2) To prolong service life…  
… avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3) Beware of the following phenomena for  
LCD monitor use. These are not  
malfunctions:  
electric  
fields  
(speakers,  
broadcasting  
antennas, etc.).  
… in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)  
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
While using the camcorder, the surface around  
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD  
monitor may heat up.  
If you leave power on for a long time, the  
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
3) DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
… in places of over 50°C.  
… in places where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
… in direct sunlight.  
… in a closed car in summer.  
… near a heater.  
… in dusty places such as a beach.  
4) To protect the unit, DO NOT…  
… allow it to become wet.  
… drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
… subject it to shock or excessive vibration during  
transportation.  
… keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
… direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.  
… carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD  
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both  
hands or use the grip.  
… swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap.  
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ForYour Maintenance  
1) After Use  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over  
60 degrees.  
Press EJECT for approximately 2 seconds  
to open the cassette holder, then remove  
the cassette.  
3 Close and lock the cassette holder by  
pressing the Close button.  
4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.  
5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the  
battery pack.  
3 Blow the lens with a blower brush, then  
wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper.  
4 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a  
blower brush.  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as  
benzine or alcohol.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other 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.  
6 Attach the provided lens cap to the  
camcorder’s lens.  
2) Cleaning The Camcorder  
1 Gently wipe the exterior with a soft cloth,  
with diluted mild soap, wipe off heavy dirt,  
then wipe again with a dry cloth.  
2 Wipe the LCD monitor gently with a soft  
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.  
Close the LCD monitor.  
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 conditioner.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause  
severe damage to the video tape, and can  
lead to internal damage to the camcorder  
itself.  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Camcorder  
General  
Format  
Pickup  
Lens  
:1/6" format CCD  
:F1.8, f = 2.2 mm to 55 mm,  
25:1 power zoom lens with  
auto iris and macro control  
30.5mm  
:Electronic viewfinder with  
0.24" black/white LCD  
:S-VHS/ VHS PAL standard  
Power source :DC 11 V  
(Using AC  
Filter diameter  
Adapter)  
DC 6 V  
pack)  
Viewnder  
(Using battery  
White balance  
adjustment  
LCD monitor  
Power consumption  
Viewnder on :3.7 W  
LCD monitor on :4.3 W  
Video light*  
* GR-SXM301AS only.  
:Auto/Manual adjustment  
: 2.50" diagonally measured,  
LCD panel/TFT active matrix  
system  
:0.4 W  
Speaker  
:Monaural  
Signal system  
:PAL-type  
Video recording system  
Connectors  
Video  
Luminance  
Colour  
:FM recording  
:Converted sub-carrier  
:1 V (p-p), 75 unbalanced,  
analogue output (via Video  
output connector)  
:300 mV (rms), 1 k,  
analogue output (via Audio  
output connector)  
direct recording  
Conforms to VHS standard  
Audio  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
SP  
:
/
cassette  
:23.39 mm/sec.  
:11.70 mm/sec.  
Recording time (max.)  
S-Video  
:Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
LP  
output  
C : 0.30 V (p-p), 75 ,  
analogue output  
SP  
LP  
:60 minutes  
:120 minutes  
(with EC-60 cassette)  
AC Adapter  
Operating  
temperature  
Operating humidity :35% to 80%  
Storage temperature :20°C to 50°C  
Power requirement:AC 110 V — 240 V~  
:0°C to 40°C  
50 Hz/60 Hz  
Output  
:DC 11 V  
, 1 A  
Weight  
Dimensions  
(W x H x D)  
:Approx. 770 g  
:81 mm x 125 mm x 216 mm  
(with the LCD monitor closed  
and with the viewfinder fully  
tilted downward)  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications  
subject to change without notice.  
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TERMS  
A
P
AC Adapter ................................................... pg.6  
Animation Recording .................................. pg. 15  
Auto Date Record ....................................... pg. 15  
Auto Focus.................................................. pg. 10  
Auto Shut Off ................................................ pg. 9  
Picture Stabiliser.........................................pg. 14  
Playback........................................................pg. 9  
Programme AE with Special Effects ...........pg. 13  
Provided Accessories ...................................pg. 2  
Q
Quick Review ..............................................pg. 10  
B
Backlight Compensation............................. pg. 10  
Battery Pack ........................................... pg. 6, 19  
Blue Filter Effect ......................................... pg. 13  
Brighten The Image .................................... pg. 12  
Brighten The LCD Monitor...................... pg.9, 15  
R
Recording, Start/ Stop ..................................pg. 9  
Recording Format (S-VHS/ S-VHS ET) ......pg. 16  
Recording Mode..........................................pg. 14  
Record-Standby............................................pg. 9  
Red Filter Effect ..........................................pg. 13  
Retake.........................................................pg. 10  
Rewind The Tape ..........................................pg. 9  
Remote Control...........................................pg. 17  
C
Cassette Adapter........................................ pg. 11  
Charging The Battery Pack........................... pg. 6  
Classic Film Effect ...................................... pg. 13  
Clean The Camcorder................................. pg. 21  
Connection To a VCR/ TV ........................... pg. 11  
Counter Memory......................................... pg. 16  
S
Self-Recording ..............................................pg. 9  
Sepia Mode.................................................pg. 13  
Shoulder Strap Attachment...........................pg. 8  
Snapshot.......................................................pg. 9  
Snapshot During Playback............................pg. 9  
Solarisation Effect.......................................pg. 13  
Specifications..............................................pg. 22  
Sports Mode ...............................................pg. 13  
Still Playback.................................................pg. 9  
Stretch Effect...............................................pg. 13  
Strobe Effect ...............................................pg. 13  
Sunset Mode...............................................pg. 13  
Super LoLux (S. LX)....................................pg. 14  
Super VHS Expansion Technology .............pg. 16  
Surf and Snow Mode ..................................pg. 13  
D
Darken The Image ...................................... pg. 12  
Darken The LCD Monitor........................ pg. 9, 15  
Date/ Time Display...................................... pg. 15  
Date/ Time Settings ...................................... pg. 7  
Demonstration Mode .............................. pg. 1, 15  
Digital Effects.............................................. pg. 13  
Digital Zoom................................................ pg. 14  
Dioptre Adjustment ....................................... pg. 8  
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode.......................... pg. 13  
Erase Protection ........................................... pg. 8  
Exposure Control........................................ pg. 12  
T
F
Tape Counter ..............................................pg. 16  
Tape Dubbing..............................................pg. 11  
Tape Length Setting....................................pg. 15  
Tele Macro ..................................................pg. 14  
Time Base Corrector...................................pg. 10  
Time-Lapse Shooting............................pg. 15, 17  
Tracking.......................................................pg. 10  
Tripod Mounting ............................................pg. 8  
Twilight Mode ..............................................pg. 13  
Fade-In/Out................................................. pg. 13  
Fast-Forward Tape ........................................ pg. 9  
5-Second Recording Mode........................... pg. 9  
G
Grip Adjustment............................................ pg. 8  
H
High Speed Shutter Mode .......................... pg. 13  
I
Instant Titles................................................ pg.14  
U
L
Unload A Tape...............................................pg. 8  
LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder, Indications........ pg. 4, 5  
Load A Tape.................................................. pg. 8  
V
Video Echo Effect........................................pg. 13  
Video Light..................................................pg. 12  
Viewfinder Adjustment ..................................pg. 8  
M
Manual Focus ............................................. pg. 10  
Menu Screen ...................................... pg. 12 – 16  
Monotone Effect.......................................... pg. 13  
Mosaic Effect .............................................. pg. 13  
W
White Balance Adjustment..........................pg. 14  
Wide Mode..................................................pg. 14  
Wipe-In/Out.................................................pg. 13  
N
ND Effect Mode .......................................... pg. 13  
Nega/Posi Mode ......................................... pg. 13  
Night-Scope................................................ pg. 12  
Z
Zooming......................................................pg. 10  
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© 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
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