JVC CAMESCOPE COMPACT VHS GR SX21 User Manual

ENGLISH  
COMPACT  
VHS CAMCORDER  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
MAJOR FEATURES  
2 – 3  
4
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
GETTING STARTED  
5
GR-SXM46  
GR-SXM26  
GR-SX41  
6 – 15  
RECORDING  
16 – 32  
Basic Recording ..........................16  
Basic Features ...........................18  
Advanced Features ......................22  
PLAYBACK  
33 – 37  
GR-SX21  
Basic Playback ...........................33  
Features ..................................34  
Using The Cassette Adapter ...........35  
Connections...............................36  
GR-FXM16  
GR-FXM161  
GR-FX11  
USING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT  
38 – 47  
Animation And Time-Lapse .............40  
Playback Zoom ..........................41  
Insert Editing .............................42  
Audio Dubbing ...........................43  
Random Assemble Editing ..............44  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
48 – 49  
50 – 53  
INDEX  
Controls, Connectors And  
Indicators ...............................50  
Indications ................................52  
CAUTIONS  
54 – 56  
57  
SPECIFICATIONS  
VHS  
PAL  
625  
*GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LYT0486-001A  
EN  
EN3  
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/V12U/V20U  
battery packs and, to recharge them, the  
provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/  
Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may  
be necessary to accommodate different designs  
of AC outlets in different countries.)  
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or  
on a shelf, make sure that is has sufficient space  
on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or  
more on both sides, on top and at the rear).  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a  
newspaper, or cloth etc. heat may not be able to  
get out.)  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
*GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only.  
When discarding batteries, environmental  
problems must be considered and local rules or  
laws governing the disposal of these batteries  
must be followed strictly.  
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark  
The Crossed Out Dust Bin  
Mark on the battery pack  
indicates that the product  
complies with Directives  
91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.  
Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)  
battery pack must be  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping  
or splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or  
places with water.  
Also do not place any containers filled with  
water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines,  
flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of  
this unit.  
recycled or disposed of  
properly.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this  
equipment, fire or electric shock may be  
caused.)  
MAJOR FEATURES  
4
EN  
Integrated Auto Light  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/  
FXM161 only) (pg. 20)  
TBC (Time Base Corrector)  
(pg. 34)  
Picture Stabilizer (pg. 18)  
Program AE with Special  
Effects (pg. 23)  
Electronic Fog Filter  
ND Effect  
Sepia  
Twilight  
Sports  
Nega/Posi  
1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
Digital Hyper Zoom  
(pg. 18)  
Zoom in  
Super VHS-ET (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)  
(pg. 12)  
Zoom out  
NOTES about Automatic Demonstration  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when ”DEMO MODE” is set to ”ON”  
(factory-preset).  
Available when the Power Switch is set to ”AUTO” or ”PRO.”.  
DEMO MODE  
Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops  
the demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not  
OFF  
ON  
moved for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will  
resume.  
”DEMO MODE” remains ”ON” even if the camcorder power is  
turned off.  
EX I T  
To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to  
Setting Menu  
“PRO.” and press MENU while the demo is in progress. This  
takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will  
not have to go through the main Menu Screen.) Rotate the Select  
Wheel to select “OFF” and press it.  
NOTE:  
When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the  
camcorder, demonstration is not available.  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
EN5  
•AC Power Adapter/  
Charger AA-V16EG  
•Remote Control Unit  
•Battery Pack  
BN-V11U  
RM-V715U  
(GR-SXM46/SX41 only)  
•Lithium Battery CR2025  
(for clock operation)  
•Cable Adapter  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
SX41/SX21 only)  
•Shoulder Strap  
•Core Filter  
(for provided Audio/Video  
cable)  
•Audio/Video  
(A/V) cable  
•S-video cable  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
SX41/SX21 only)  
•Editing Cable  
(GR-SXM46/SX41  
only)  
•DC Cord  
How to Attach The Core Filter  
Attach the provided Core Filter to the provided Audio/Video cable.  
The Core Filter reduces interference.  
5 cm  
1
2
3
Stopper  
1. Release the  
stoppers on  
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.  
3.Close the Core Filter until it  
clicks shut.  
both ends of  
the Core Filter.  
Connect the end of the  
cable with the Core Filter to  
the camcorder.  
NOTE:  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
GETTING STARTED  
6
EN  
Battery pack BN-V11U,  
BN-V12U or BN-V20U  
Power  
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use  
provided power supply units with other equipment.  
Marks  
To AC outlet  
CHARGE  
indicator  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from  
the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/  
Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet.  
1
2
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The  
CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate  
charging has started.  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V16EG  
DC OUT connector  
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays  
lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery in the  
opposite direction of the arrow and lift off. Remember  
to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord from  
the AC outlet.  
3
Battery pack  
Charging time  
BN-V11U  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
approx. 1 hr. 50 min.  
BN-V12U (optional)  
BN-V20U (optional)  
Charge Marker  
Charge marker  
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help  
you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two  
colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which  
one means charged and which means discharged.  
NOTES:  
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°  
and 35°C. 20° to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for  
charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may  
be incomplete.  
Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged  
battery pack.  
Charging 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 during use. Be  
sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
When charging the battery pack for the first time or after  
a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not  
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.  
If the battery operation time remains extremely short  
even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn  
out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new  
one.  
ATTENTION:  
Charging a battery with some charge  
remaining reduces that battery’s capacity.  
Perform the procedure below to fully  
discharge the battery pack before  
recharging.  
1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
and make sure a cassette is not inserted,  
then set the Power Switch to ”AUTO” or  
”PRO.”.  
2. The camcorder power turns off  
automatically when discharging is  
complete.  
When you are not using a battery pack for  
a long period of time, be sure to fully  
discharge it before storing because leaving  
a battery with some charge left over also  
reduces performance.  
Remember to set the charge marker after charging a  
battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from  
your camcorder.  
EN7  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
Hook on.  
A
Hook its end to the camcorder  
pack in until it locks in place  
and push the battery  
.
B
Push in.  
If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a  
malfunction may occur.  
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .  
.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.  
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)  
LCD  
LCD  
LCD  
monitor off/  
monitor on/  
monitor on/  
Battery pack  
Viewfinder on Viewfinder off Viewfinder on  
1
2
1
1
BATTERY RELEASE Switch  
BN-V11U  
90  
(45)  
100  
(50)  
80  
(45)  
70  
(40)  
BN-V12U  
(optional)  
90  
100  
(50)  
80  
70  
ATTENTION:  
(45)  
(45)  
(40)  
Before detaching the power source,  
make sure that the camcorder’s power  
is turned off. Failure to do so can result  
in a camcorder malfunction.  
BN-V20U  
(optional)  
140  
(80)  
165  
(90)  
130  
(75)  
115  
(70)  
BN-V856U  
(optional)  
570  
(330) (360)  
650  
520  
(310)  
460  
(290)  
INFORMATION:  
1 When using GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161  
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the  
BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG AC  
Power Adapter/Charger.  
2 When using GR-SX41/SX21/FX11  
(
) : when the video light is on (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/  
FXM161 only).  
Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals  
before using.  
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery  
pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/  
Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EG AC Power  
Adapter/Charger.  
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-SXM46/  
SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only).  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
To DC IN  
connector  
USING AC POWER  
To AC outlet  
To DC OUT  
connector  
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in  
the illustration).  
NOTES:  
Core  
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V  
to 240 V.  
filter  
AC Power  
Adapter/  
Charger  
For other notes, pg. 6.  
AA-V16EG  
DC Cord  
USING A CAR BATTERY  
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as  
shown in the illustration).  
To car’s cigarette  
lighter socket  
NOTES:  
When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.  
The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can also be  
used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/  
V856U).  
When using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the  
respective instruction booklet.  
Car Battery  
Charger/Adapter  
BH-V3E (optional)  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
8
EN  
Slot  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal  
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to  
perform date/time settings.  
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power  
supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery  
Charger, etc.).  
1
Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the  
camcorder.  
2
3
4
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have  
the “+” mark visible.  
Battery holder  
Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a  
click.  
NOTES:  
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (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/removing the battery.  
EN9  
Date/Time Settings  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp  
comes on.  
1
2
3
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display  
Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight  
bar to “DATE/TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME  
Menu appears.  
Select Wheel  
Power Switch  
To return to the previous settings, rotate the Select  
Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and  
press it, then go to step 7.  
MENU Button  
To set only the time without changing the date, go  
to step 5.  
Display  
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.  
Menu Screen 1  
Menu Screen 2  
4
NEXT  
4
5
D. ZOOM  
TELE MACRO  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Repeat for other date settings.  
4
BACK  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
OFF  
ENGL I SH  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
V I DEO OUT  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting  
begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the  
correct setting appears and then press it. When the  
hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting  
begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the  
correct setting appears and then press it. The minute  
setting stops blinking.  
0 6  
OFF  
PAL  
4
RETURN  
DATE / T I ME  
DATE/TIME Menu  
24-hour indication  
YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
2 0 0 0  
6
2 8  
When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”,  
“DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the Select Wheel to  
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The  
Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”.  
:
T I ME  
2 0 2 0  
6
7
EX I T  
Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.  
4
BACK  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
OFF  
ENGL I SH  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
V I DEO OUT  
0 6  
OFF  
PAL  
NOTE:  
To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display  
and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”  
(pg. 27).  
4
RETURN  
GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
10  
EN  
Tape Length Setting  
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape  
used.  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.  
1
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
2
“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH  
Setting Menu appears.  
Select Wheel  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
the correct tape length setting. T30=30 minutes of  
recording time, T45=45 minutes, T50=50 minutes  
and T60=60 minutes.  
Power Switch  
MENU Button  
3
To return to the previous setting, rotate the Select  
Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
Viewfinder  
Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears  
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select  
Wheel again to close the Menu Screen.  
4
T3 0  
Tape length indicator  
NOTE:  
The tape remaining time (pg. 16) displayed in the  
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has  
been selected.  
Display  
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
TAPE LENGTH  
T3 0  
Menu Screen  
4
RETURN  
TAPE LENGTH  
TAPE LENGTH  
Setting Menu  
T3 0  
T4 5  
T5 0  
T6 0  
EX I T  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
OFF  
T4 5  
4
RETURN  
EN11  
Cassette holder  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
Open the LCD monitor fully (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
FXM16/FXM161 only).  
1
2
3
4
5
Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not  
use force to open.  
Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make  
sure the label is facing outward.  
Press the Close button to close the cassette holder  
until it locks into place.  
Close Button  
EJECT Switch  
Close the LCD monitor (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/  
FXM161 only).  
Cassette holder  
NOTES:  
Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still  
open may cause damage to the LCD monitor  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 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 cassettes  
have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover  
the hole with adhesive tape.  
Close Button  
EJECT Switch  
The cassette holder cannot be opened while the  
camcorder is in the record mode.  
Turn to take  
up slack.  
Erase Protection tab  
Gear  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
12  
EN  
Recording Format Setting (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)  
Set the recording format according to the format of the  
tape used or type of recording you wish to perform.  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.  
1
If a VHS cassette is loaded . . .  
Select Wheel  
2
.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar  
to “S-VHS ET”, then press it. The S-VHS ET  
Setting Menu appears.  
Power Switch  
If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . .  
.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar  
to “S-VHS”, then press it. The S-VHS Setting  
Menu appears.  
MENU Button  
Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.  
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”.  
3
Menu Screen  
4
NEXT  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
OFF  
T3 0  
S
VHS ET  
TAPE LENGTH  
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).  
When an S-VHS  
cassette is loaded:  
S-VHS  
4
RETURN  
S
OFF: Records in VHS.  
VHS ET  
In the S-VHS Setting Menu,  
Setting Menu  
ON  
OFF  
ON : Records in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette  
(factory-preset).  
OFF: Records in VHS on an S-VHS cassette.  
Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.  
•When the S-VHS ET mode is engaged, “S-ET” is  
displayed.  
•During S-VHS record mode, “S“ is displayed.  
•When S-VHS ET or S-VHS recording starts, “S-VHS  
REC.” is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.  
EX I T  
4
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
OFF  
T3 0  
Menu Screen  
4
RETURN  
NOTE:  
If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the  
Menu Screen.  
Normal Screen  
EN13  
NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)  
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.  
— It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from  
regular VHS recordings.  
With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is  
recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.  
If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording, the playback picture will be  
blurred at the switching point.  
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.  
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.  
Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)  
Recording  
Playback  
Blank tape  
Camcorder  
Recorded tape  
Cassette adapter  
S-VHS VCR  
S-VHS-C  
cassette  
S-VHS/S-VHS ET  
recordings  
The recorded format (S-VHS or  
VHS) is automatically detected  
when playback begins.  
VHS-C  
cassette  
VHS  
recordings  
Regular VHS VCR  
Blank tape  
Camcorder  
Recorded tape  
Cassette adapter  
S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be  
viewed on regular VHS VCRs.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
14  
EN  
Video Out Setting (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
SX41/SX21 only)  
Set to “PAL” or “SECAM” according to the system of the  
TV or VCR you will be using.  
NOTE:  
If you change the PAL/SECAM setting during playback, the  
playback picture colour may be affected. Be sure to  
choose the correct setting before you start shooting.  
Select Wheel  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp  
Power Switch  
1
2
3
comes on.  
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
MENU Button  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display  
Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight  
bar to “VIDEO OUT” and press it. The VIDEO OUT  
Menu appears.  
To return to the previous settings, rotate the Select  
Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and  
press it, then go to step 5.  
Display  
Menu Screen 1  
Menu Screen 2  
4
NEXT  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
ON  
4
BACK  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
OFF  
ENGL I SH  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is  
activated.  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
V I DEO OUT  
4
5
0 6  
OFF  
PAL  
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu  
Screen.  
4
RETURN  
V I DEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT Menu  
NOTE:  
PAL  
SECAM  
Recordings are made in PAL with this camcorder. If you  
wish to play back recorded tapes on a VCR or camcorder  
other than this unit, be sure to use a PAL VCR or  
camcorder.  
EX I T  
4
BACK  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
V I DEO OUT  
OFF  
ENGL I SH  
0 6  
OFF  
PAL  
4
RETURN  
EN15  
Grip Adjustment  
Power Zoom Lever  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
Recording  
Start/Stop Button  
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily  
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power  
Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
3
Viewfinder Adjustment  
2
Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or  
180°  
1
2
3
“PRO.”).  
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.  
1
Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Set to “CAMERA”  
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
PAUSE  
Following the illustration, thread the strap through the  
1
2
eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the  
buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other  
end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure  
the strap is not twisted.  
1
4
2
Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.  
3
Tripod Mounting  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud  
hole. Then tighten the screw.  
1
CAUTION:  
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend  
its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder. To  
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling  
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.  
RECORDING Basic Recording  
16  
EN  
NOTE:  
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
Power (pg. 6)  
Load A Cassette (pg. 11)  
Tape Length Setting (pg. 10)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 15)  
Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 15)  
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked  
Power Switch  
1
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only). Turn the  
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the 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 viewfinder.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
2 5M I N  
Tape remaining time  
indicator  
(Approximate)  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “  
” appears  
2
in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.  
MIN  
60MIN  
1MIN  
59MIN  
2MIN  
(Now calculating)  
To Stop Recording . . .  
0MIN  
(Blinking)  
3MIN  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder  
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
Shooting While Watching The  
LCD Monitor (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
FXM16/FXM161 only)  
90°  
180°  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the  
1
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the 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.  
Select Wheel (BRIGHT)  
DISPLAY Button  
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best  
2
viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
––––6––––  
+
BR I GHT  
” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is  
in progress.  
NOTE:  
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor  
.... rotate the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) until the  
bright level indicator on the display moves  
and the appropriate brightness is reached.  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct  
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this  
happens, use the viewfinder instead.  
To Stop Recording . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder  
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
Power Switch Position  
AUTO : Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.  
PRO. : Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities.  
OFF : Switches off the camcorder.  
PLAY : Allows you to play back your recordings.  
EN17  
NOTES:  
When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA 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 (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
FXM16/FXM161 only).  
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.  
There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.  
The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary  
according to the type of tape used.  
The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (pg. 10).  
“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this  
condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the  
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to  
turn the camcorder on again.  
If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes,  
recording may not start immediately.  
If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
recording), use the Retake function (pg. 19) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any  
of it.  
While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only).  
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 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).  
INTERFACE SHOOTING (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only)  
The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD  
monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your  
own image in the LCD monitor.  
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so  
that it faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted upward  
to an angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor image is  
inverted vertically, and the viewfinder also switches on.  
Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-  
recording) and start recording.  
During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and indications  
do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror.  
NOTE:  
The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor  
and in the viewfinder.  
LCD MONITOR*/VIEWFINDER INDICA-  
TIONS  
Press DISPLAY for more than 1 second to make the following  
indications appear/disappear from the camcorder’s display:  
cassette warning, tape remaining time, battery pack remaining  
power indicator and tape length indicator (pg. 52, 53).  
Self-Recording  
NOTE:  
Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time  
appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the  
battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking  
when the power is almost gone.  
* GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only.  
RECORDING Basic Features  
18  
EN  
FEATURE: Zooming  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
PURPOSE:  
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification  
offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital  
Zoom.  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Zoom indicator bar  
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Display  
1X  
NOTES:  
Zoom level  
indicator  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In  
this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby,  
lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 31), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.  
Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of  
the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that  
point is through digital processing.  
Approximate  
zoom ratio  
Picture Stabilizer indicator  
Power Zoom Lever  
When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM”  
to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (pg. 25).  
P. STABILIZER Button  
FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer  
PURPOSE:  
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-  
shake, particularly at high magnification.  
OPERATION:  
Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears.  
To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press  
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.  
NOTES:  
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:  
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal  
stripes.  
When shooting dark or dim subjects.  
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.  
When shooting scenes with movement in various  
directions.  
When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.  
Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording  
with the camcorder on a tripod.  
The “  
” indicator appears blinking if the  
Stabilizer cannot be used.  
EN19  
5 SEC. REC Button  
(GR-SXM26/SX21/FXM16/  
FXM161/FX11 only)  
FEATURE: Quick Review  
PURPOSE:  
To check the end of the last recording.  
OPERATION:  
1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or  
“PRO.”).  
RETAKE  
(
2
/
3
)
Button  
2) Press  
2
and release quickly during the Record–  
Standby mode.  
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played  
back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby  
mode for the next shot.  
NOTE:  
Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is  
normal.  
Display  
FEATURE: Retake  
PURPOSE:  
To re-record certain segments.  
PAUSE  
OPERATION:  
5S  
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby  
mode.  
2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point  
5 Sec. Rec mode indicator  
(GR-SXM26/SX21/FXM16/FXM161/FX11 only)  
for new recording. Pressing  
3
forwards the tape  
and pressing reverses it.  
2
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 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-SXM26/SX21/FXM16/  
FXM161/FX11 only)  
PURPOSE:  
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene  
transitions like those seen in TV programmes.  
OPERATION:  
1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. “  
5S”  
appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.  
2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording  
starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the  
camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode  
automatically.  
To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC  
again so that “  
5S” disappears.  
NOTE:  
Fade/Wipe (pg. 22) cannot be activated by  
pressing 5SEC. REC.  
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)  
20  
EN  
FEATURE: Video Light (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/SX41/FXM161  
only)  
PURPOSE:  
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.  
OPERATION:  
Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:  
OFF : Turns off the light.  
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the  
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the  
subject.  
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch  
ON  
: Always keeps the light on as long as the  
camcorder is turned on.  
The video light can only be used with the  
camcorder’s power on.  
It is recommended to set the white balance  
(pg. 32) to  
when you use the video light.  
DANGER  
When not using the video light, turn it off to save  
battery power.  
The video light can become extremely  
hot. Do not touch it either while in  
operation or soon after turning it off,  
otherwise serious injury may result.  
Do not place the camcorder into the  
carrying case immediately after using the  
video light, since it remains extremely  
hot for some time.  
When operating, keep a distance of  
about 30 cm between the video light and  
people or objects.  
Do not use near flammable or explosive  
materials.  
NOTES:  
Even if the battery indicator (  
) does not blink if  
the battery pack’s charge is low, 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 LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:  
Depending on the lighting conditions, the video  
light may keep turning on and off. In this case,  
manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT  
OFF/AUTO/ON.  
While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode  
(pg. 23) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.  
While the “Twilight” mode (pg. 23) is engaged,  
the light will not activate.  
It is recommended that you consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video  
light.  
EN21  
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a  
snapshot, or several of them in succession.  
SNAPSHOT Button  
Snapshot (GR-SXM46/SX41 only)  
Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.  
1
Press SNAPSHOT.  
2 If you press during Record-Standby . . .  
.... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6  
seconds, 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.  
Power Switch  
Display  
SNAPSHOT  
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,  
the shutter sound is not heard.  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
22  
EN  
Fade/Wipe Effects  
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.  
Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or  
wipe-out works at recording end.  
EFFECT  
Button  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s  
2
name and indication appear.  
They are displayed for approx  
name disappears so that only the indication remains.  
The effect is reserved.  
3
. 2 seconds, then the  
Power Switch  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-  
in/out or wipe-in/out.  
3
4
To cancel a fade or wipe, press EFFECT repeatedly  
until “OFF” appears.  
“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the  
fade/wipe standby mode is cancelled.  
FADER  
Fades in/out to a black screen.  
MOSAIC (Fader)  
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic  
pattern.  
SHUTTER (Wipe)  
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing  
over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open  
the black screen vertically from the 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 from left and right to cover the  
scene.  
CW: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.  
NOTES:  
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.  
WW: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.  
The screen becomes slightly reddish when  
the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia (pg. 23).  
EN23  
Program AE With Special Effects  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
P.AE  
Button  
1
2
Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name  
and indication appear.  
They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the  
name disappears so that only the indication remains.  
The mode is activated.  
To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF”  
Power Switch  
3
appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.  
NOTES:  
Only one mode can be engaged at a time.  
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/  
Wipe (pg. 22) is used in the Sepia mode.  
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed  
Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.  
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.  
SEPIA  
TWILIGHT  
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted  
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of  
an older movie. Use together with Wide (pg. 25)  
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood  
movie.  
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more  
natural and dramatic. The following happens when  
Twilight mode is selected:  
Auto gain control is turned off.  
White Balance is set to “  
:FINE” (day mode),  
but can also be manually changed to another  
mode (pg. 32).  
SPORTS  
Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of  
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-  
camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual  
focusing (pg. 31).  
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.  
S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High  
Speed Shutter)  
Captures faster action than Sports mode.  
FG:FOG  
NEGA POSI  
The colours of a picture are reversed.  
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.  
NEGA POSI mode  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
EN  
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings.  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
Menu access depends on the function you select.  
2 If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen  
Select Wheel  
Display  
Available Using The Select Wheel” described on  
MENU Button  
pg. 25 . . .  
.... press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
(ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)  
If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen  
Available Using The MENU Button” described on  
pg. 25 and 26 . . .  
Menu Screen 1  
4
NEXT  
D. ZOOM  
TELE MACRO  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on  
4
BACK  
3
4
the desired function.  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
Menu Screen 2  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
V I DEO OUT  
OFF  
To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate  
the Select Wheel to “NEXT” and press it. To go back  
to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the  
Select Wheel to “BACK”, and press it.  
To return to the previous setting, place the highlight  
bar on “RETURN”, then go to step 6.  
ENGL I SH  
0 6  
OFF  
PAL  
4RETURN  
Setting Menu  
(ex. TITLE LANG.)  
T I TLE LANG.  
Press the Select Wheel. The setting procedure  
depends on the function you select.  
ENGL I SH  
FRENCH  
If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “M.W.B.” or  
“DATE/ TIME”. . .  
.... see respective pages (FOCUS: pg. 31,  
EXPOSURE: pg. 30, M.W.B.: pg. 32,  
DATE/TIME: pg. 9) and perform each  
procedure from step 4.  
EX I T  
4
BACK  
If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .  
REC T I ME  
OFF  
I NT. T I ME  
T I TLE LANG.  
DATE / T I ME  
JL I P I D NO.  
DEMO MODE  
V I DEO OUT  
OFF  
.... rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number  
appears, and press it. Then rotate the Select  
Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
FRENCH  
0 6  
OFF  
PAL  
If you select any other functions . . .  
.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar  
to the desired setting.  
4
RETURN  
To return to the previous setting, place the  
highlight bar on “EXIT”.  
Normal Screen  
GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only.  
Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears  
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.  
5
6
Press the Select Wheel. The normal screen reappears.  
NOTE:  
No menu functions except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE”  
are available while in the Record mode.  
EN25  
MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS  
Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel  
Refer to “Focusing” (pg. 31).  
FOCUS  
Refer to “Exposure Control” (pg. 30).  
EXPOSURE  
M.W.B.  
Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”  
(pg. 32).  
OFF  
ON  
Does not display black bars.  
WIDE  
Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen  
to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. If a snapshot  
(GR-SXM46/SX41 only, pg. 21) is taken while the camcorder  
is in the WIDE mode, the snapshot image is recorded without the  
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.  
GAIN  
NORMAL  
To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more  
convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the  
subject becomes slightly dark.  
(GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/SX41/  
SX21 only)  
OFF  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness  
adjustment.  
S.LX  
MAX  
To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, it is more  
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the  
picture becomes slightly coarse.  
(GR-FXM16/  
FXM161/FX11  
only)  
NORMAL  
OFF  
To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more  
convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the  
subject becomes slightly dark.  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness  
adjustment.  
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (pg. 27).  
TITLE  
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor  
(pg. 27).  
DATE/TIME  
DISP.  
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button  
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and  
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical  
zoom limit), to a maximum of 160X (GR-SXM46/SX41/FXM161)/  
50X (GR-SXM26/SX21/FXM16/FX11) digital magnification.  
OFF  
Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum  
16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during  
Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16X.  
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
ON  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus  
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of  
more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the  
maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a  
subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.  
: Factory-preset  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)  
26  
EN  
S-VHS*  
ON  
Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (pg. 12).  
(S-VHS ET*)  
(GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/SX41/  
SX21 only)  
OFF  
Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (pg. 12).  
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (pg. 10).  
Refer to “Animation” (pg. 28) and “Time-Lapse” (pg. 29).  
Refer to “Time-Lapse” (pg. 29).  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH or FRENCH) of Instant Titles  
(pg. 27).  
TITLE LANG.  
Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 9).  
DATE/TIME  
JLIP ID NO.  
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer  
using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.  
DEMO MODE  
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 is in the position that  
allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is  
not available.  
OFF  
Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
VIDEO OUT  
(GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/SX41/  
SX21 only)  
PAL  
To play back on a connected PAL TV or dub to a PAL VCR.  
SECAM  
To play back on a connected SECAM TV or dub to a SECAM  
VCR.  
*S-VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded, and S-VHS is displayed when an S-VHS cassette is  
loaded (pg. 12). If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the Menu Screen.  
S-VHS ET is preset to “OFF”.  
: Factory-preset  
EN27  
Date/Time Insert  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
2
3
Allows you to display the date and time in the  
camcorder or on a connected colour monitor,  
as well as to record them manually or automati-  
cally.  
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.  
You should have already performed the Date/  
Time Setting procedure (pg. 9).  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“DATE/TIME DISP.” then press it to display the Date/  
Time DISP. Menu.  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is  
activated.  
4
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu  
Screen.  
5
NOTES:  
Select Wheel  
Power Switch  
DISPLAY  
The selected display can be recorded.  
If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF  
mode before shooting.  
2 5 . 1 2 . 9 9  
AUTO DATE  
Your camcorder automatically records the date for about  
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following  
situations:  
AUTO DATE  
After changing the date.  
25. 12. 99  
(DATE)  
After loading a cassette.  
After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating  
the Select Wheel.  
22 : 25 : 00  
(TIME)  
In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with  
“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.  
25. 12. 99  
22 : 25 : 00  
(DATE&TIME)  
No indication  
(OFF)  
Instant Titles  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
2
3
4
The camcorder has eight preset titles in  
memory. You can superimpose one of them  
over the video image.  
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.  
Instant Titles can be displayed not only in  
English but also in French. Change the setting in  
TITLE LANG. in the Menu Screen. (pg. 24,  
26).  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“TITLE” then press it to display the TITLE Menu.  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is  
activated.  
T I TLE  
OFF  
HAPPY B I RTHDAY  
HAPPY HOL I DAYS  
OUR FAM I LY  
MOV I E STAR  
PARTY T I ME  
MERRY CHR I STMAS  
WEDD I NG DAY  
CONGRATULAT I ONS  
EX I T  
To make the title indication disappear, select “OFF”.  
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu  
Screen.  
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NOTE:  
The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the  
TITLE Menu.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
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Animation  
You can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of  
movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of  
pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a  
brief period of time.  
NOTES:  
Before performing the following steps, make sure that:  
The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.  
The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.  
Select Wheel  
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
Recording  
1
Start/Stop Button  
MENU Button  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
2
“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display  
Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to  
“REC TIME” and press it. The REC TIME Menu  
appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the  
highlight bar to the desired recording time, then press  
it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar  
on “RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel again to close  
the Menu Screen.  
Display  
REC T I ME  
REC TIME Menu  
OFF  
1 / 4  
1 / 2  
S
S
1
5
S
S
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after focusing  
on the subject. The recording stops automatically  
after the selected period of time.  
3
EX I T  
Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures.  
4
5
To release the Animation mode, set “REC TIME” in  
the Menu screen to “OFF”.  
Recording time  
indicator  
1S  
REC TIME indication on the normal screen  
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Time-Lapse  
You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving  
the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record  
subtle changes over an extended period of time.  
NOTES:  
Before performing the following steps, make sure that:  
The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.  
The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.  
Select Wheel  
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
1
2
Recording  
Start/Stop Button  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
MENU Button  
“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it. Menu Screen  
2 appears with the highlight bar on “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.  
Display  
REC T I ME  
REC TIME Menu  
OFF  
1 / 4  
1 / 2  
S
S
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 Screen.  
3
1
5
S
S
EX I T  
I NT. T I ME  
INT. TIME Menu  
OFF  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and  
intervals alternate automatically.  
1 5  
3 0  
1
S
S
4
5
M I N  
M I N  
5
To release the Time-Lapse mode, when “  
displayed, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to  
display “ ”, then set “REC TIME” and  
“INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.  
” is not  
EX I T  
NOTES (for Animation and Time-Lapse):  
For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured  
when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.  
Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during  
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.  
Before performing other operations following Animation  
or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation or  
Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.  
Interval time  
indicator  
1 5S  
1S  
Recording time  
indicator  
INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal  
screen  
Animation and Time-Lapse are cancelled when the  
power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
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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.  
Select Wheel  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
Power Switch  
1
2
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.  
Manual Exposure  
Screen  
0 0  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
3
4
5
“EXPOSURE” and press it. The EXPOSURE Menu  
appears.  
Exposure control  
level counter  
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.  
To brighten the image  
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).  
+
06  
06  
To darken the image  
Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The  
Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”.  
6
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.  
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Focus detection zone  
Focusing  
AUTO FOCUS  
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous  
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct  
focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below  
(in these cases use manual focusing):  
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-  
ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a  
clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*  
When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.  
NOTES:  
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate  
focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean,  
wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets  
dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with  
a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens,  
zoom out first (pg. 18). If zoomed in in  
the auto focus mode, the camcorder could  
automatically zoom out depending on the  
distance between the camcorder and the  
subject. This does not occur with “TELE  
MACRO” (pg. 25).  
* The low-contrast warning “  
” appears  
MANUAL FOCUS  
Make the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the  
viewfinder (pg. 15).  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
1
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.  
2
3
4
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“FOCUS” and press it. The FOCUS Menu appears.  
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to  
“MANU”, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears  
and “ ” and “ ” appear. The focus is locked at this  
point.  
Select Wheel  
Power Switch  
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.  
5
Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The  
Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on  
“RETURN”.  
6
7
Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen disppears  
and “  
” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.  
NOTES:  
To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.  
To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 2.  
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you  
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when  
zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
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White Balance Adjustment  
Manual White Balance Operation  
A term that refers to the correctness of colour  
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under  
reproduction under various lighting. If the white  
balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately  
reproduced.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators  
control this function manually to achieve a more  
professional colour/tint reproduction.  
various types of lighting.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance  
1
2
adjustment, and select “MWB”.  
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.  
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
Press the Select Wheel until “MWB” begins  
blinking.  
When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops  
blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with  
the highlight bar on “RETURN”.  
1
3
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight  
bar to “M.W.B.”, then press it. The Menu Screen  
disappears and the M.W.B. Menu appears.  
Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu  
Screen.  
4
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight  
bar to the desired setting.  
4
AUTO”  
White balance is adjusted automatically (factory  
preset).  
: FINE”  
Outdoors on a sunny day.  
: CLOUD”  
Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
: HALOGEN”  
White paper  
A video light or similar type of lighting is used.  
MWB”  
White balance is set manually.  
Power Switch  
MENU Button  
Select Wheel  
Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen  
reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.  
Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu  
Screen.  
5
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .  
.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white.  
The white balance is adjusted based on the  
colour, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper  
green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =  
deeper purple.  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power  
Switch to “AUTO”.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when Sepia  
(pg. 23) is activated.  
NOTES:  
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually  
(pg. 31).  
A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature  
is different depending on the light source, the  
subject tint will differ depending on the white  
balance settings. Use this function for a more  
natural result.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or  
the battery removed.  
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
EN33  
Power Zoom Lever (VOL.*)  
Load a tape (pg. 11).  
1
2
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback,  
press 4/6.  
Speaker*  
To stop playback, press 5.  
•Press  
2
to rewind, or  
3
to fast-forward the tape  
during Stop mode.  
NOTES:  
The camcorder shuts off automatically after about  
5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power  
Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.  
When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD  
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the  
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches  
off automatically to save power (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
FXM16/FXM161 only).  
Select Wheel  
(BRIGHT*)  
Set to “PLAY”.  
* GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only  
Rewind (2) Button  
The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder  
(with the LCD monitor* shut), on the LCD monitor* or  
on a connected TV (pg. 36, 37).  
Fast-Forward (3) Button  
*GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only.  
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD  
monitor with it flipped over and retracted (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only).  
Play/Pause (4/6) Button  
If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen  
may become black. This is not a malfunction.  
Stop (5) Button  
LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161  
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-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only): Slide the  
Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to turn up the volume, or towards “” to turn down the volume.  
The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date/Time Display when you play back images  
recorded in Wide Mode (pg. 25).  
Still Playback: Pauses during playback.  
1) Press 4/6 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.  
Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback.  
If TBC (pg. 34) is engaged, noise bars will not appear. This mode is called Fine Still (GR-SXM46/SX41  
only).  
Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.  
1) Press  
3
for forward or  
2
for reverse search during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.  
During playback, press and hold or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you  
release it, normal playback resumes.  
Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This is normal.  
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PLAYBACK Features  
Tracking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen  
during playback. Factory-preset is Auto Tracking.  
To activate Manual Tracking:  
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P.STABILIZER Button  
1) Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. “MT” appears.  
2) Press P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until  
the noise bars disappear.  
EFFECT Button  
To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT  
simultaneously. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking  
finishes, the indication disappears.  
P.AE Button  
When noise bars appear during playback, the  
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is  
displayed.  
Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on  
other VCRs or camcorders.  
Set to “PLAY”.  
COUNTER R/M  
Button  
TBC (Time Base Corrector): Removes jitter from  
fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even  
with old tapes. Factory-preset: TBC is engaged.  
To activate/release the TBC mode, press P.STABILIZER  
during playback for more than 1 second. When the TBC  
mode is activated, “TBC” is displayed.  
Rewind (2) Button  
Fast-Forward (3) Button  
The “TBC” indicator turns green (grey with a camcorder  
equipped with a black/white viewfinder) while TBC is  
working.  
Play/Pause (4/6) Button  
TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle  
search.  
Stop (5) Button  
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 deactivated at the edit-in/-out points or  
when normal playback resumes after still playback or  
shuttle search.  
If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to  
on, turn off TBC.  
(GR-SXM46/SX41 only)  
CLASSIC FILM  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
MONOTONE  
Like classic black and white films, your  
footage is shot in B/W. Used together with  
the WIDE mode (pg. 25), it enhances  
the “classic film” effect.  
Counter Memory Function: Makes it easier to  
SEPIA  
locate a specific tape segment.  
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like  
old photos. Combine this with the WIDE  
mode for a classic look.  
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 1 second.  
The counter resets to “0:00:00”.  
2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second. “M”  
appears.  
STROBE  
3) After recording or playback, press 5, then 2. The tape  
automatically stops at or close to 0:00:00.  
4) Press 4/6 to start playback.  
The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward and  
Rewind modes.  
Your recording looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
VIDEO ECHO  
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your  
recording a “fantasy” feeling.  
To disable the Counter Memory Function, press COUN-  
TER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M” disappears.  
Playback Special Effects (GR-SXM46/SX41 only): Allows you to add creative effects to the  
playback image.  
1) Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking.  
2) Press and hold P.AE for 1 second repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear. They are  
displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The effect is  
reserved.  
3) To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF” appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.  
Playback Special Effects do not work during shuttle search.  
The selected effect mode cannot be changed during still playback.  
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter  
Cassette Adapter (optional)  
EN35  
Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette  
recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully  
compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder.  
The C-P7U (optional) adapter is battery powered and  
automatically performs tape loading and unloading.  
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one  
“R6 (AA)” size battery as shown, then reattach the  
cover.  
1
2
Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment  
door, then insert the cassette and close the compart-  
ment door.  
VCR  
Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the  
tape back as you would any other.  
Compartment door  
3
4
Slide the latch and the compartment door opens  
automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do  
not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert  
your finger in the hole on the underside of the  
adapter as shown in the illustration at left, and push  
up and remove the cassette.  
NOTES:  
During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the  
reels for safety and tape protection.  
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  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only).  
Sliding latch  
Compact video cassette  
During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame,  
etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear  
on the screen.  
Reels  
To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the  
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with  
adhesive tape.  
Recording safety hole  
PLAYBACK Connections  
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These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video  
signal  
Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable.  
Cable Adapter**  
TV  
Yellow to Video  
Output  
White to AUDIO  
(L/MONO)  
To TV or VCR  
A/V cable  
(provided)  
VCR  
White to Audio Output  
Yellow to VIDEO  
Connector cover*  
When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
** Commercially available (provided with GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only).  
Set to CVBS  
*
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)  
Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable and S-Video cable.  
Cable Adapter (provided)  
Yellow:  
not connected  
Yellow:  
not connected  
A/V cable  
(provided)  
TV  
To TV or VCR  
White to  
Audio Output  
White to AUDIO  
(L/MONO)  
VCR  
S-Video cable  
(provided)  
To S-Video Output  
To  
-IN  
Set to Y/C  
Connector cover*  
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type)  
connectors (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)  
Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable and S-Video cable.  
When the S-Video cable is  
not used.  
Yellow to  
Video Output  
Yellow to  
VIDEO in  
p
[
(
)
TV  
To TV or VCR  
A/V cable  
(provided)  
White to  
Audio Output  
White to  
AUDIO in  
VCR  
S-Video cable  
(provided)  
To S-Video Output  
To S-VIDEO IN  
Connector cover*  
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
EN37  
Basic Connections  
Tape Dubbing  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
Following the illustration on pg. 36, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR.  
•Set “VIDEO OUT” of the camcorder according  
to the system of the VCR you will be using.  
(pg. 14)  
1
2
1
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as  
shown in the illustration (pg. 36).  
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,  
turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the  
VCR.  
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
3
4
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
•Set “VIDEO OUT” of the camcorder according  
to the system of the TV or VCR you will be  
using. (pg. 14)  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause  
modes.  
3
4
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a  
spot just before the edit-in point. Once it is  
reached, press 4/6 on the camcorder.  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
TV to its VIDEO mode.  
5
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the  
VCR’s Record mode.  
5
6
7
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery  
pack (pg. 7).  
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
4/6 on the camcorder.  
If your VCR has an S-Video input connector,  
connect the camcorder and the VCR using the  
provided S-Video cable. This can improve the  
dubbed picture quality (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/  
SX21 only).  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,  
then stop the VCR and camcorder when  
finished.  
To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the  
camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”  
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.  
Set the video out select switch of the cable  
adapter* as required:  
Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which  
accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video  
cable (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21  
only).  
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which  
does not accept Y/C signals and uses an  
audio/video cable.  
* Provided with GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21  
only. Also commercially available.  
To view the playback picture on a connected  
SECAM TV or dub a tape to a SECAM VCR, set  
“VIDEO OUT” to “SECAM” (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
SX41/SX21 only, pg. 26).  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
38  
EN  
The Full-Function 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.  
RM-V715U (provided with  
GR-SXM46/SX41 only)  
RM-V700U (optional)  
1
#
@
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%
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8
2
$
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8
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4
5
6
9
0
!
@
9
0
^
5
4
3
!
6
7
&
Functions  
Buttons  
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set  
to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).  
With the camcorder’s Power Switch  
set to “PLAY”.  
1 Infrared beam  
transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (pg. 18)  
Zoom in/out (pg. 41)  
3 PLAY Button  
Playback start (pg. 33)  
4 REW Button  
Retake (rewind), Quick Review  
(pg. 19)  
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search  
(pg. 33)  
5 STOP Button  
Stop (pg. 33)  
Insert Editing (pg. 42)  
6 INSERT Button  
7 REC TIME Button  
Animation, Time-Lapse (pg. 40)  
ANIM. Button  
8 START/STOP Button  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.  
9 FF Button  
Retake (forward) (pg. 19)  
Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search  
(pg. 33)  
0 PAUSE Button  
Pause (pg. 33)  
Audio dubbing (pg. 43)  
! A.DUB Button  
@ INT. TIME Button  
Time-Lapse (pg. 40)  
SELF TIMER Button*  
# PAUSE IN Connector  
$ MBR SET Button  
% VISS Button  
pg. 45  
pg. 44  
Ineffective  
^ VCR CTL Button  
& R.A.EDIT Buttons  
pg. 44  
pg. 46  
*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.  
# & : RM-V700U only  
EN39  
Installing The Batteries (RM-V715U,  
provided with GR-SXM46/SX41  
only)  
1
2
3
The remote control uses two ”R03 (AAA)” size  
batteries. See “General Battery Precautions”  
(pg. 54).  
Open the battery compartment cover as  
1
2
3
illustrated.  
Insert two ”R03 (AAA)” size batteries in the  
correct direction.  
Replace the battery compartment cover.  
A
B
1
Installing The Battery  
(RM-V700U, optional)  
2
3
Lock hole  
The remote control uses one lithium battery  
(CR2025).  
1
: Pull out the battery holder while sliding the  
1
lock hole.  
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the  
battery holder.  
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to  
2
2
3
have the “+” mark visible.  
3
1
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.  
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries  
(pg. 2).  
Knob  
1
When using the remote control, be sure to point it  
at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the  
approximate transmitted beam effective area for  
indoor use.  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may  
cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the  
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or  
powerful lighting.  
Remote sensor  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
40  
EN  
FEATURE: Animation and Time-Lapse  
Interval time  
indicator  
PURPOSE:  
The remote control lets you set/release Interval Time  
1M I N  
1 / 2S  
and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen.  
Recording time  
indicator  
OPERATION:  
Animation  
1) Set  
Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 28  
(“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote  
control. Each time REC TIME is pressed, the  
Recording Time indicator appears, changing in the  
following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and no indication  
(off).  
Remote sensor  
2) Release  
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 28, 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 indicator appears, changing in the  
following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and no  
indication (off).  
START/STOP  
INT. TIME  
REC. TIME  
2) Release  
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 29, press  
REC TIME and INT. TIME on the remote control until  
the indicators disappear.  
RM-V715U  
(provided with  
GR-SXM46/  
SX41 only)  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
OR  
NOTE:  
Also refer to pgs. 28 and 29.  
EN41  
To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time  
during playback.  
Playback Zoom (GR-SXM46/SX41 only)  
Remote sensor  
NOTES:  
Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform this  
procedure.  
Make sure that the TBC mode is activated (pg. 34).  
Press PLAY to find the scene of interest.  
1
2
Press the ZOOM Buttons (T/W) on the remote  
control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at  
the camcorder’s remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.  
To End Zoom . . .  
ZOOM (T/W)  
.... press and hold W until magnification returns to  
normal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.  
PLAY  
STOP  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during still playback.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image  
may suffer.  
RM-V715U  
(provided)  
After zooming in on a still video image, when normal  
playback is started, the zoomed-in effect is momentarily  
cancelled but then resumes, returning magnification to  
the previously set level.  
Normal playback  
Press T  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
42  
EN  
Insert Editing  
You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded  
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with  
minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The  
original audio remains unchanged.  
NOTE:  
Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure.  
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
1
2
3
Power Switch  
COUNTER R/M Button  
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE.  
Press and hold COUNTER R/M on the camcorder for  
more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then  
press it again for less than 1 second so that “M”  
appears.  
Display  
w
Insert editing  
indicator  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the  
recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit-In  
point where the new scene should start.  
4
5
:
:
M
0
1 2 3 4  
Tape Counter  
Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing  
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert Editing  
indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is  
engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed at  
appears on the screen, go to the next step.  
Remote sensor  
To begin Insert Editing, press START/STOP. When the  
counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automati-  
cally and the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause  
mode.  
6
7
To end Insert Editing, press STOP.  
NOTES:  
During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard  
from the speaker.  
After step 5, Retake (pg. 19) 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.  
Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing  
mode.  
START/STOP  
REW  
PLAY  
If Program AE (pg. 23) is set during Insert Editing,  
press and hold P. AE for more than 1 second.  
PAUSE  
STOP  
INSERT  
RM-V715U  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
OR  
(provided with  
GR-SXM46/  
SX41 only)  
EN43  
Display  
Audio Dubbing  
e
4
Audio dubbing  
indicator  
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape.  
The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the  
sound from the built-in microphone.  
:
:
M
0
0 5 2 0  
Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure  
(pg. 42) before continuing.  
During Audio  
Dubbing  
NOTE:  
Use the remote control unit to perform the following  
procedures.  
Remote sensor  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
1
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.  
Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing  
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. The Audio Dub-  
Standby mode is engaged.  
2
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.  
Microphone  
To end Audio Dubbing, press STOP.  
4
START/STOP  
NOTES:  
REW  
PLAY  
Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or  
the edit points will not be accurate.  
If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s  
volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.  
PAUSE  
A.DUB  
STOP  
NOTES  
(for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):  
Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work  
correctly if the tape contains blank segments.  
To edit/dub onto a tape, 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.  
Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio  
Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.  
During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-  
Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter  
may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,  
stops at exactly 0:00:00.  
RM-V715U  
(provided with  
GR-SXM46/  
SX41 only)  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
OR  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
44  
EN  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]  
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as  
the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for  
VCR (Recording deck)  
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is  
more easily performed when the RM-V700U MBR  
(Multi-Brand Remote, pg. 38) is set to operate  
with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but  
can also be performed by operating the VCR  
manually.  
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is  
installed in the remote control RM-V700U  
(pg. 39).  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
MBR SET  
VCR CTL  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left,  
press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A)  
and then (B).  
0
•The code is automatically set once you release  
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.  
RM-V700U (optional)  
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while  
holding VCR CTL, press the button on the  
remote for the desired function. The functions  
the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE,  
FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need  
to press VCR CTL for this one).  
2
VCR CODE LIST  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
AKAI  
6
6
7
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
7
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
7
3
3
9
9
1
1
6
6
3
3
9
9
9
3
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
3ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
5
1ꢀ  
6
5ꢀ  
`
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
2
IMPORTANT  
BLAUPUNKT  
FERGUSON  
1
3
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and  
those of many other makers, it may not work with  
yours or may offer limited functions.  
9
9
3
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2
NOTES:  
If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-  
cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and  
try step 2.  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
4ꢀ  
4
SANYO  
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
SELECO,  
REX  
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,  
use the controls on the VCR.  
When the remote control’s battery runs out, the  
VCR brand you have set will be erased.  
In that case, replace the old battery with a new one  
and reset the VCR brand.  
SHARP  
SONY  
MITSUBISHI  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
NEC  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
EN45  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
NOTE:  
Set “VIDEO OUT” of the camcorder according to the  
system of the VCR you will be using. (pg. 14)  
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
1
PAUSE TERMINAL  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
terminal.  
Open the  
cover.  
Open the cover.  
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH  
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR  
To J  
To Video  
To S-Video  
output  
connector*  
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
terminal output and  
(JLIP)  
Audio  
output  
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE  
OR  
connectors  
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s  
PAUSE-IN connector.  
Audio/Video  
(A/V) cable  
(provided)  
S-Video cable*  
(provided)  
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the  
Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
2
3
Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s  
instructions).  
Editing cable***  
(ø3.5 mini-plug  
cable)  
To AUDIO (L/  
MONO), VIDEO  
and  
-IN  
NOTES:  
connectors  
If your VCR has  
the SCART  
connector, use the  
cable adapter**.  
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 (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only).  
If you use the cable adapter**, set the “Y/C”/“CVBS”  
video out select switch as required.  
“Y/C”/“CVBS”  
video out select  
switch  
To Remote  
PAUSE  
Y/C : When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C  
signals and uses an S-Video cable (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/SX41/SX21 only).  
VCR  
CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not  
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video  
cable.  
To PAUSE-IN  
** Provided with GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only.  
Also commercially available.  
If you are using a SECAM VCR, set “VIDEO OUT” to  
“SECAM” (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only,  
pg. 26).  
TV  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
*
GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only.  
** Provided with GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21  
only. Also commercially available.  
*** Provided with GR-SXM46/SX41 only.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
46  
EN  
SELECT SCENES  
Remote sensor  
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote  
4
5
6
sensor. Press PLAY, then press ON/OFF on the remote  
control. The R.A. Edit counter display appears.  
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene  
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.  
The data appears under “IN” on the display.  
Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and  
press IN/OUT to register it.  
•The data appears under “OUT” on the display.  
•The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed  
at the bottom of the screen.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene (as  
7
8
many as 8).  
Power Switch  
To make corrections, press CANCEL during steps 5  
and 6 to erase the most recently registered point.  
FF  
REW  
PAUSE  
CANCEL  
ON/OFF  
PLAY  
IN/OUT  
NOTES:  
There must be at least one second between an in-point  
and its corresponding out-point.  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
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.  
I N  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
- - - - - -  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
0 0 2 5  
Pressing ON/OFF clears all in- and out-points from  
memory.  
Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to  
ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.  
Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered  
in- and out-points.  
:
:
:
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0
0
0 0 2 5  
:
0 0 0 0  
I N  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
0
0
0
0 0 2 5  
0
0
0
0 1 0 5  
:
:
0 3 1 8  
0 3 3 1  
:
:
0 2 3 3  
0 2 5 3  
:
:
:
- - - - - -  
0 4 1 1  
:
:
:
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0
0
0 4 1 1  
:
0 1 1 3  
EN47  
Original tape (camcorder)  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
1
3
2
IN  
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of  
the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.  
IN  
OUT  
IN OUT  
OUT  
9
10  
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage  
the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
Press MENU on the camcorder to begin Automatic  
Editing, and the previously selected scenes are copied  
to the VCR in the specified order.  
While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene  
which is being copied is shown with a blinking  
highlight.  
Edited tape (VCR)  
11  
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does  
not start editing.  
When all selected scenes have been copied, the  
camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode.  
Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit  
counter display disappear, press ON/OFF.  
12  
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the  
editing cable and the audio/video cable.  
Power Switch  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
MENU Button  
PAUSE (6) Button  
STOP (5) Button  
REW (2) Button  
NOTES:  
If you performed step 1  
on page 45 (“MAKE CON-  
NECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at the  
VCR during editing.  
The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder  
searches for each scene.  
There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited  
tape with certain VCRs.  
Remote Sensor  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
VCR REC STBY  
ON/OFF  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
48  
EN  
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.  
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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as  
usual from the beginning.  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
POWER  
No power is supplied.  
The battery pack has not been attached correctly (pg. 6).  
The battery pack is not charged (pg. 6).  
The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(pg. 7).  
The power suddenly goes off and  
does not come back on by itself.  
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.  
RECORDING  
Recording cannot be performed.  
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 (pg. 11).  
Recording does not start.  
The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to  
“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO“.) (pg. 16).  
Animation or Time-Lapse is not  
available.  
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. 29, 40).  
PLAYBACK  
The tape is running, but there is no  
playback picture.  
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.  
Playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted.  
The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest  
JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.  
The counter indication is blurred  
during Still playback.  
This is normal.  
The playback picture on the  
connected TV is without colour.  
“VIDEO OUT” has not been set correctly in the Menu  
Screen (pg. 26).  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
The tape stops during fast-forward or  
rewind.  
The Counter Memory Function has been activated  
(pg. 34).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
EN49  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
OTHER  
During recording, the indications do  
not appear.  
Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the  
indications appear (pg. 17).  
The tape will not eject.  
The battery pack is running low.  
If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT  
Switch does not function.  
Some functions are not available.  
The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.  
Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible  
to use.  
Vertical white lines appear when  
shooting a very bright object.  
This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the  
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the  
camcorder.  
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in  
the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.  
Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of  
the camcorder.  
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.  
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor 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.  
Colored bright spots appear all over  
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
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 indicators and the picture colour  
on the LCD monitor are not clear.  
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD  
monitor is pressed.  
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and  
the lens have become dirty (ex.  
fingerprints).  
Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a  
semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain  
and it won’t come out easily.  
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.  
Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power  
source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again.  
If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
The image is out of focus.  
The dioptre needs to be adjusted (pg. 15).  
The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of  
Auto Focus (pg. 31).  
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 disconnecting  
the power source.  
The wrong date and time are  
displayed/recorded.  
If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (pg. 9), the  
date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure  
that Date/Time setting is carried out.  
Even though the lens cover is open,  
the Lens Cover Warning indicator  
blinks.  
The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the  
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position  
of the lens cover.  
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
50  
EN  
1
2
3
4 5 6  
i
u
p
E
R
Y
q
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r
W Q  
t
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EN51  
Controls  
Connectors  
1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. pg. 15  
q DC IN Connector................................... pg. 7  
2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring................ pg. 16  
The connectors w to t are located beneath the  
cover.  
3 Video Light Switch  
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/SX41/FXM161 only) ................. pg. 20  
w Video Output Connector ...................... pg. 36  
e Audio Output Connector ..................... pg. 36  
4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]  
r S-Video Output Connector  
(GR-SXM46/SX41 only) ........................ pg. 21  
5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC REC]  
(GR-SXM26/SX21/FXM16/FXM161/  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) ... pg. 36  
t J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)  
Connector]  
FX11 only) ........................................... pg. 19  
Connect the editing cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing (pg. 44 – 47).  
It is used to connect the camcorder to a device  
such as a personal computer.  
For further details consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR  
is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a  
J terminal.  
5 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. pg. 18  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/  
FXM161 only) ................................... pg. 33  
6 Picture Stabilizer Button  
[P.STABILIZER] .................................. pg. 18  
Time Base Corrector Button ............... pg. 34  
7 Program AE Button [P.AE]..................... pg. 23  
8 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. pg. 22  
Indicators  
9 Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... pg. 19  
Quick Review Button [ R] ............. pg. 19  
Rewind Button [REW] ....................... pg. 33  
y Power Lamp ........................................ pg. 16  
Other Parts  
0 Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... pg. 19  
Fast-Forward Button [FF] ................... pg. 33  
u Battery Pack Mount ............................... pg. 7  
i Viewfinder ........................................... pg. 15  
o Grip Strap ............................................ pg. 15  
! Stop Button [STOP] .............................. pg. 33  
@ Play/Pause Button  
[PLAY/PAUSE] ..................................... pg. 33  
p Camera sensor  
# Select Wheel [PUSH] ........................ pg. 24  
Bright Dial [BRIGHT] (GR-SXM46/  
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
Remote Sensor .................................. pg. 39  
SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only) ....... pg. 16, 33  
$ MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. pg. 17, 24  
Q Video Light (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
SX41/FXM161 only) ............................. pg. 20  
% Counter Reset/Memory Button  
[COUNTER R/M] ................................. pg. 34  
W Microphone......................................... pg. 43  
^ EJECT Switch ....................................... pg. 11  
& Recording Start/Stop Button.................. pg. 16  
* Power Switch  
E Eyepiece  
R Speaker (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/  
FXM161 only)...................................... pg. 33  
[
, OFF, AUTO, PRO.] .............. pg. 16, 33  
T LCD Monitor (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
FXM16/FXM161 only).......................... pg. 17  
( Battery Release Switch  
[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. pg. 7  
Y Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... pg. 15  
U Clock Battery Slot .................................. pg. 8  
I Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... pg. 15  
) Close Button ........................................ pg. 11  
INDEX Indications  
52  
EN  
Indications During Recording  
1
2
3
4
5
1 2 0M I N  
S ET  
T4 0  
6
REC  
$
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444  
T
W
I L I GHT  
7
9
+
0 2  
8
0
!
#
^
S VHS REC.  
PAUSE  
M
W
B
a
1X  
&
5M I N  
1 / 2S  
BR I GHT  
CONGRATULAT I ONS  
*
––––6––––  
+
@
b
:
:
2 5 . 1 2 . 9 9  
1 1 4 5 1 8  
1 Tape Remaining Time .......................... pg. 17  
6 Recording Indicator ............................. pg. 16  
9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... pg. 18  
Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end.  
2,7 Program AE Indicator ...................... pg. 23  
Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when  
Program AE with special effects is switched from  
one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then only  
the indicator remains at 7.  
0 Interval Time/Recording Time  
Indicator ..................................... pg. 28, 40  
•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator  
(GR-SXM26/SX21/FXM16/FXM161/  
FX11 only) ......................................... pg. 19  
2,8 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... pg. 22  
Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when the  
Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another  
by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator  
remains at 8.  
! Bright Level Indicator (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only).............. pg. 16  
@ Instant Title Display ............................. pg. 27  
# Date/Time Display ............................... pg. 27  
$ Focus Indicator .................................... pg. 31  
% Exposure Control Level Counter ........... pg. 30  
^ White Balance Mode Indicator............. pg. 32  
3 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) ... pg. 12  
4 Tape Length Indicator .......................... pg. 10  
5 Zoom Indicator Bar.............................. pg. 18  
& S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) ... pg. 12  
Zoom Level Indicator  
Approximate Zoom Ratio  
* Record–Standby Mode Indicator .......... pg. 16  
EN53  
1 •  
: Cassette Indicator  
Indications During Playback  
2 3  
Displayed when a tape is loaded.  
w: Insert Editing Indicator .................. pg. 42  
Displayed during Insert Editing.  
1
4
5
6
7
2 TBC Indicator ...................................... pg. 34  
3 Playback Special Effect Indicator  
S ET  
4
(GR-SXM46/SX41 only) ........................ pg. 34  
:
:
TBC  
1
2 3 4 5  
AT  
4 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)  
MONOTONE  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) ... pg. 12  
5 Tape Counter ................................. pg. 34, 42  
6 Tape Running Indicator  
4
: Playback  
:
:
M 0 1 2 3 4  
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
: Pause  
e
4
: Audio Dubbing  
––––6––––  
+
VOLUME  
7 Tracking Indicator ................................ pg. 34  
8 Tape Counter ....................................... pg. 42  
Displayed only during Insert Editing.  
9 BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator (GR-SXM46/  
SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only) ........... pg. 33  
VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator  
9
8
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/  
FXM161 only) ................................... pg. 33  
Warning Indications  
Indications  
Function  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level: high. It does not necessarily mean that the battery  
pack is fully charged.  
Remaining power level: exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator  
power warning).  
blinks (battery  
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.  
(pg. 11)  
Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is turned on. This display also blinks when  
the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged. Install or replace the  
old battery with a new one.  
(pg. 8)  
Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.  
(pg. 17)  
TAPE END  
Blinks for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed.  
LENS COVER  
(pg. 16)  
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.  
CONDENSATION  
OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
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.  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED  
USE CLEANING  
CASSETTE  
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.  
CAUTIONS  
54  
EN  
Video Light  
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 following cautions:  
DANGER:  
The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not  
touch it either while in operation or soon after  
turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.  
Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case  
immediately after using the video light, since it  
remains extremely hot for some time.  
When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm  
between the video light and people or object.  
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
It is recommended that you consult your nearest  
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
... do not burn.  
Terminals  
... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
... do not modify or disassemble.  
... use only specified chargers.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .  
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
... avoid repeated charging without fully discharg-  
ing.  
... charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type  
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical  
reaction, while warmer temperatures can  
prevent complete charging.  
General Battery Precautions  
If the remote control or cassette adapter is not  
functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the  
batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh  
ones.  
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to  
high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
Use only the following batteries:  
Remote control ................. R03 (AAA) size x 2  
(RM-V715U)  
Cassette adapter ............... R6 (AA) size x 1  
(C-P6U or C-P7U)  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or  
explode.  
NOTES:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 39 for the  
remote control, or read the cassette adapter  
(C-P6U/C-P7U) instructions.  
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from  
those specified.  
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.  
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as  
they can leak or explode.  
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.  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
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.  
EN55  
Cassettes  
Main Unit  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
... open the camcorder’s chassis.  
... disassemble or modify the unit.  
1. During use . . .  
... 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.  
... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or  
VHS-C mark.  
... be aware 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.  
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.  
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
... out of direct sunlight.  
... near a television set.  
... 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.  
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,  
etc.).  
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)  
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
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.  
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.  
CAUTIONS (cont.)  
56  
EN  
LCD Monitor  
For Your Maintenance  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT . . .  
1. After Use  
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the  
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on  
the bottom.  
camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60  
degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette  
holder, then remove the cassette.  
3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing  
the Close button.  
2. To prolong service life . . .  
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use. These are not malfunctions:  
4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.  
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.  
5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery  
pack.  
6 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to  
close the lens cover.  
2. Cleaning The Camcorder  
1 CLEAN EXTERIOR  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well  
to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a  
dry cloth.  
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.  
2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR  
Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with  
a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the  
monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
3 CLEAN LENS  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently  
with lens cleaning paper.  
4 REMOVE EYEPIECE  
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it  
out.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER  
Remove dust using a blower brush.  
Serious malfunctioning  
6 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.  
NOTES:  
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.  
When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the  
viewfinder securely.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
EN57  
Viewfinder  
: Electronic viewfinder with  
0.5" black/white CRT  
Camcorder  
General  
White balance  
adjustment  
LCD monitor  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/ panel/TFT active matrix  
FXM16/FXM161 only) system (GR-SXM46)  
: 2.5" diagonally measured,  
: Auto/Manual adjustment  
: 3" diagonally measured, LCD  
Format  
: S-VHS (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
SX41/SX21 only)/VHS PAL  
standard  
Power source  
: DC 6.0 V  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor* off,  
viewfinder on  
LCD panel/TFT active matrix  
system (GR-SXM26/FXM16/  
FXM161)  
: 4.2 W (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
FXM16/FXM161)  
3.7 W (GR-SX41/SX21/FX11)  
Speaker  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
FXM16/FXM161 only)  
: Monaural  
LCD monitor* on,  
viewfinder off  
: 4.6 W (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
FXM16/FXM161)  
Connectors  
LCD monitor* on,  
viewfinder on  
JLIP  
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head  
jack (compatible with  
RC-5325 plug)  
: 1 V (p-p), 75 unbalanced,  
analogue output  
(via Video output connector)  
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kanalogue  
output  
(via Audio output connector)  
: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
output  
: 5.2 W (GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
FXM16/FXM161)  
: 3.0 W  
Video light**  
* GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only.  
** GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/FXM161 only.  
Signal system  
Video recording system  
Luminance  
Color  
Video  
Audio  
: PAL-type  
: FM recording  
: Converted sub-carrier  
direct recording  
S-Video  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/  
SX41/SX21 only)  
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 ,  
Conforms to VHS standard  
analogue output  
Cassette  
:
/
cassette  
Tape speed  
Recording time  
(max.)  
Operating  
temperature  
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%  
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C  
: 23.39 mm/sec.  
: 60 minutes  
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16EG  
Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`,  
50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption : 23 W  
Output  
(with EC -60 cassette)  
: 0°C to 40°C  
Charge  
: DC 8.5 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
, 1.3 A  
, 1.8 A  
VTR  
Weight  
: Approx. 900 g (GR-SXM46)  
Approx. 890 g (GR-SXM26/  
FXM161)  
Approx. 880 g (GR-FXM16)  
Approx. 750 g (GR-SX41/  
SX21/FX11)  
Charging system  
: Constant current, peak  
detection, timer controlled  
: 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm  
Dimensions  
(W x H x D)  
Weight  
: Approx. 250 g  
Dimensions  
(W x H x D)  
: 198 mm x 119 mm x 99 mm  
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/  
FXM161)  
198 mm x 119 mm x 91 mm  
(GR-SX41/SX21/FX11)  
(with the LCD monitor*  
closed and with the  
viewfinder fully tilted  
downward)  
Optional Accessories  
Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U  
Car Battery Charger BH-V3E  
Compact S-VHS (  
Compact VHS (  
) Cassettes SE-C45/30  
) Cassettes EC-60/45/30  
Remote Control Unit RM-V700U  
Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U  
Cassette Adapter C-P7U  
*GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only.  
Pickup  
Lens  
Some accessories are not available in some areas.  
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on  
accessories and their availability.  
: 1/4" format CCD  
: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm,  
16:1 power zoom lens with  
auto iris and macro control,  
filter diameter 40.5 mm  
E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change  
without notice.  
MEMO  
MEMO  
EN  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
1P2ri9n9teMdKinV*JaUpNan*YP  
EG  
COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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