PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
LYT0861-001A
PRECAUTIONS
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
•Battery Pack
BN-V11U
(GR-SXM48/FXM38/SX24/
NOTES:
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
IMPORTANT
•The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
•The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its bottom.
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
FX14)
BN-V20U
(GR-SXM58)
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
•AC Adapter
AP-V12EG, AP-V11EG or AP-V10EG
GR-SXM58
GR-SXM48
GR-FXM38
GR-SX24
VHS
PAL
625
CAUTIONS
•This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere.
•Use the JVC BN-V11U**/V12U/V20U/V400U
battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply
power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use
the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but,
like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is
to be assured.
•Power Cord
•Shoulder Strap
•A/V (Audio/Video)
Cable
coded E or Green.
GR-FX14
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
S-VHS is compatible with
GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24
only
DOread the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
*
Applicable models only.
DOensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
** GR-SXM48/FXM38/SX24/FX14 only.
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
Printed in Japan
EK
1001MKV UN VP
*
*
•Lens Cap
•Cable Adapter
•S-Video Cable
(GR-SXM58/SXM48/
SX24 only)
CAUTIONS
DOconsult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
COPYRIGHT© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
DObe careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
Dear Customer,
insert the small end
WARNING:
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
“PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.
of the power cord
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
into the AC Adapter
until it is no longer
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the
power cord into an AC outlet.
•CD-ROM
(GR-SXM58 only)
•PC Connection Cable
(GR-SXM58 only)
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”
(factory-preset).
CAUTIONS
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
•To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
•When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long
period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
•Available when the Power Switch
is set to “ ” or “ ”.
•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
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
NOTE:
•Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation
is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
•“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
•To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch
while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be
connected to the camcorder.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always
fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
to “ ” and press the MENU Wheel
in
have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select “OFF” and press it.
recycled or disposed of
properly.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
NOTES:
ABOVE ALL
•When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.
•If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration
activated on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder.
* Applicable models only.
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
Cassettes marked
However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with cassettes marked
and
can be used used with this camcorder.
.
* GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.
1
2
3
4
•During charging or discharging, the camcorder
cannot be operated.
•Charging and discharging is not possible if the
USING THE BATTERY PACK
Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK”.
Date/Time Settings
Grip Adjustment
1) Separate the Velcro strip.
2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp tripod with the tripod mounting socket . Then
the grip.
3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the Velcro strip.
Tripod Mounting
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
INDEX
GETTING STARTED
1) Set the Power Switch
2) Press the MENU Wheel
Screen appears.
•You can select the language (ENGLISH or
RUSSIAN) of messages in menu screens
(੬ pg. 18, 22 “MENU LANG.” in SYSTEM
MENU).
to “ ”.
in. The Menu
Hook on.
A
P
AC Adapter.................................................................pg. 6
Picture Stabiliser ......................................................pg. 12
wrong type of battery is used.
tighten the screw.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
Animation Recording ................................................pg. 21 Playback .................................................................. pg. 11
Auto Date Record .................................................... pg. 19 Playback Special Effects ..........................................pg. 14
Auto Focus ............................................................... pg. 18 Programme AE with Special Effects ........................ pg. 24
•When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp
may not light. Remove the battery pack from
the camcorder, then try charging again.
•If a fully-charged battery’s operation time remains
extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please
purchase a new one.
•Perform charging where the temperature is
between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal
temperature range for charging. If the environment
is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
•Charging time varies according to the ambient
temperature and the status of the battery pack.
•Since the AC Adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
CAUTION
Battery pack
Viewfinder on
LCD monitor on
and
Push in.
1
2
1
80
(45)
When using a tripod, be
sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilise
the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the
unit caused by falling
over, do not use a
Auto Shut Off ........................................................... pg. 11
Provided Accessories ................................................ pg. 2
BN-V11U
95
(50)
100
(50)
B
Q
3) Rotate the MENU Wheel
4TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display
SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel to
to select
Battery Pack.........................................................pg. 6, 26
Blue Filter Effect ...................................................... pg. 24
Brighten The Image .................................................pg. 18
Brighten The LCD Monitor ....................................... pg. 11
Quick Review ...........................................................pg. 13
BN-V12U
(optional)
95
(50)
100
(50)
80
(45)
“
R
BATTERY RELEASE Switch
Battery pack
Recording, Advanced Features..........................pg. 23, 24
Recording, Start/Stop ............................................... pg. 11
Recording Format (S-VHS/S-VHS ET) ....................pg. 20
BN-V20U
(optional)
150
(85)
165
(90)
135
(75)
select “4NEXT” and press it to display the next
page.
4) Rotate the MENU Wheel
TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu
C
small-sized tripod.
BN-V400U
(optional)
360
(205)
385
(210)
315
(190)
to select “DATE/
Cassette Adapter .....................................................pg. 16 Recording Mode .......................................................pg. 20
Charge Marker ...........................................................pg. 6
Record-Standby ....................................................... pg. 11
Charging The Battery Pack ........................................pg. 6
Red Filter Effect .......................................................pg. 24
appears.
1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor
2 When using GR-SX24/FX14
Classic Film Effect.................................................... pg. 24 Retake ......................................................................pg. 13
Clean The Camcorder .............................................. pg. 27 Rewind The Tape ..................................................... pg. 11
5) To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME”
(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel
select the desired item, and press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel
until the correct setting appears and then
press it. The setting stops blinking.
6) When none of these settings (“YEAR”,
“MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the
to
(
):when the video light is on
(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)
Connection To a VCR/TV ......................................... pg. 15
S
Viewfinder Adjustment
1) Set the Power Switch
2) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Power Switch
Connection To A PC .................................................pg. 16
Self-Recording ......................................................... pg. 11
Counter Memory ......................................................pg. 14
Sepia Mode ..............................................................pg. 24
to “ ” or “ ”.
until the
1) Open the LCD monitor fully*. Slide EJECT
until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force
to open.
2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,
make sure the label is facing outward.
appears when a cassette is loaded.
3) Press the Close button
holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD
monitor*.
•Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is
still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor*.
•Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position
that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some
cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
•The cassette holder cannot be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode or detached from
the power source.
•The following operation stops charging or
discharging:
To DC IN
connector
To AC outlet
D
USING AC POWER
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (੬ step
2) and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”).
•The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.
Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................pg. 8
Darken The Image ...................................................pg. 18 Snapshot During Playback.......................................pg. 12
•Set the Power Switch
to “
”, “ ” or “ ”.
•Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
•Unplug the AC Adapter’s power cord from the
AC outlet.
•Detach the battery from the camcorder.
•Using the optional AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/
V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.
•To avoid interference with reception, do not use
the AC Adapter near a radio.
•Recording time is reduced significantly when
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly or the LCD monitor* is used
repeatedly.
•Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................................... pg. 11
Snapshot ..................................................................pg. 12
AC Adapter
Date/Time Display .................................................... pg. 19 Solarisation Effect ....................................................pg. 24
MENU Wheel
to select “EXIT”, and press it.
Date/Time Settings.....................................................pg. 7
Demonstration Mode ............................................pg. 1, 22
Specifications ...........................................................pg. 28
Sports Mode.............................................................pg. 24
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight
bar on “4RETURN”.
7) Press the MENU Wheel
Screen.
•To display the date and time in the camcorder’s
display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME
DISP. (੬ pg. 19) in CAMERA MENU.
•The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the
built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an
authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the
date/time as necessary before you start shooting.
to close the cassette
Digital Effects ...........................................................pg. 24 Still Playback ............................................................ pg. 11
Digital Zoom .............................................................pg. 20 Stretch Effect ...........................................................pg. 24
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
in to close the Menu
1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the
camcorder and push the battery in until it locks
in place.
•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong
position, a malfunction may occur.
2) Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the
AC Adapter to the DC IN connector , then
connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.
3) Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The
CHARGE lamp
has started.
4) When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC
Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC
Adapter from the camcorder.
ATTENTION
180°
Strobe Effect ............................................................pg. 24
Super LoLux (S.LX) .................................................pg. 19
Dioptre Adjustment.....................................................pg. 8
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.
E
Super VHS Expansion Technology ..........................pg. 20
Electronic Fog Filter Mode .......................................pg. 24
Erase Protection ........................................................pg. 8
T
Tape Counter ...........................................................pg. 14
Exposure Control .....................................................pg. 18
Tape Dubbing ...........................................................pg. 15
F
Tape Length Setting .................................................pg. 21
REFRESH:
PAUSE
Fade-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 23
Tele Macro ...............................................................pg. 21
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before
recharging or storing it for a long period of time,
otherwise the battery performance will be reduced.
Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. 11
5-Second Recording Mode ......................................pg. 12
Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14
Time-Lapse Shooting ...............................................pg. 21
Tracking ...................................................................pg. 14
Tripod Mounting .........................................................pg. 8
Twilight Mode ...........................................................pg. 24
blinks to indicate charging
G
* Applicable models only.
1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of “CHARGING
THE BATTERY PACK”.
Grip Adjustment .........................................................pg. 8
Cassette holder
Shoulder Strap Attachment
H
* Applicable models only.
2) Press REFRESH
for over 2 seconds. The
U
High Speed Shutter Mode........................................pg. 24
Thread the strap through the eyelet , then fold it
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to
the other eyelet , making sure the strap is not
twisted. Adjust the length.
Gear
REFRESH lamp
blinks to indicate
Unload A Tape ............................................................pg. 8
I
discharging has started.
V
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
... slide BATTERY RELEASE
battery pack.
Instant Titles .............................................................pg. 19
3) When discharging is finished, charging
automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp
blinks.
Turn to
take up
slack.
Video Echo Effect.....................................................pg. 24
Video Light ...............................................................pg. 13
Viewfinder Adjustment ...............................................pg. 8
and pull out the
L
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications ..............pg. 9, 10, 17
Load A Tape ...............................................................pg. 8
Erase
Protection tab
W
Battery pack
Charging time
M
Charge marker helps you remember
whether the battery pack has been
charged or not. Two colours are provided
(red and black)—you choose which one
means charged and which means
discharged.
White Balance Adjustment .......................................pg. 19
Wide Mode ...............................................................pg. 20
Wipe-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 23
BN-V11U*
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.
approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.
Manual Focus .......................................................... pg. 18
Menu Screen ....................................................pg. 18 – 22
Monotone Effect .......................................................pg. 24
Mosaic Effect ...........................................................pg. 24
DATE
/
T
I ME
BN-V12U (optional)
BN-V20U** (optional)
BN-V400U (optional)
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
2002
6
Z
28
20 20
Cassette
holder
:
T
I ME
24-hour indication
Zooming ...................................................................pg. 13
N
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
GR-SXM48/FXM38/SX24/FX14 only.
ND Effect Mode ........................................................pg. 24
Nega/Posi Mode ......................................................pg. 24
Night-Scope .............................................................pg. 23
*
EX
I
T
** Provided with GR-SXM58 only.
5
6
7
8
• MENU Wheel [–, +] ................................ ੬ pg. 18
• BRIGHT Wheel [–, +]*1 ...........................੬ pg. 11
• TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ........................ ੬ pg. 14
• Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]*2 ........... ੬ pg. 12
Tape Remaining Time .............................. ੬ pg. 21
5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
RECORDING
Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE
LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU.
(੬ pg. 18 – 22, “MENU SETTINGS”)
PLAYBACK
BASIC FEATURES
Snapshot (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)
You can record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
1) Perform step 1 of “RECORDING” (੬ pg. 11).
2) Press SNAPSHOT
•There is a momentary camera shutter-type
blackout together with the sound effect of a
shutter closing.
•Snapshot is also available during playback.
However, the shutter sound is not heard.
(GR-FXM38/FX14 only)
Recording Mode Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 20
1
Load a tape (੬ pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A
Eyepiece
Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick
scene transitions like those seen in TV
programmes.
• Digital Effect Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 24
• Programme AE Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 24
• Night-Scope Indicator*2 .......................... ੬ pg. 23
• Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 23
Cassette”).
2
Set the Power Switch
playback, press 4/6
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press
4/6 . To stop playback, press 5 . Press
to rewind, or to fast-forward the tape.
High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is
to “
”. To start
• 5-Second Recording Button
[5 SEC. REC]*3 ...................................... ੬ pg. 12
.
1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.
During shooting
1Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch
to “ ” or “ ”.
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure
the LCD monitor* is closed and locked.
Shooting while using the LCD monitor*: Make
sure the LCD monitor* is fully open.
.
2) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC
5S appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Recording starts, and after 5-second recording
is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–
Standby mode automatically.
.
• Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ....................... ੬ pg. 13
Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*2
....... ੬ pg. 20
• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*1 ...........੬ pg. 11
2
Tape Length Indicator .............................. ੬ pg. 21
Zoom Indicator Bar .................................. ੬ pg. 13
Zoom Level Indicator
3
• Picture Stabiliser Button
[P.STABILIZER] ..................................... ੬ pg. 12
• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ........ ੬ pg. 14
S-Video Output Connectors [S]*2 ............. ੬ pg. 15
Audio Output Connector [A] ..................... ੬ pg. 15
Video Output Connector [V] ..................... ੬ pg. 15
possible by pressing
playback (holding
playback continues search until released). To
resume normal playback, press 4/6
2
or
3
3
during
down during
Keep the lens
cap attached to
the camcorder.
Approximate Zoom Ratio
2
or
The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode
and “PAUSE”
4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC.
Recording Indicator ..................................੬ pg. 11
Digital Effect Indicator .............................. ੬ pg. 24
is displayed.
Picture Stabiliser
To compensate for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
1) Press P. STABILIZER
2) To switch off the Picture Stabiliser, press
P. STABILIZER disappears.
•Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in
certain conditions including excessive hand
shake.
.
REC
•Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 23) cannot be activated by
pressing 5SEC. REC
again so that
5S
disappears.
•If you tilt the LCD monitor* upward to 180
degrees, the viewfinder switches back on and the
monitored image can be viewed both on the LCD
monitor* and in the viewfinder, so the person you
shoot can view himself/herself.
Cassette holder
• Programme AE Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 24
For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK
•The camcorder shuts off automatically after about
5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop mode.
To turn on again, set the Power Switch
“OFF”, then to “ ”, “ ” or “
.
Battery Release Switch
[BATTERY RELEASE] ............................... ੬ pg. 6
• Night-Scope Indicator*2 .......................... ੬ pg. 23
.
appears.
Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 23
DC IN Connector ....................................... ੬ pg. 6
Digital Connector [DIGITAL]*4
to
Picture Stabiliser Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 12
.
”.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
.
• Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator .... ੬ pg. 21
90°
Recording Start/Stop Button .....................੬ pg. 11
•When the Power Switch
is set to “ ”, “ ” or
appears while recording is in progress.
• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator*3 .................. ੬ pg. 12
180°
Turn the gear to
take up slack.
“
” and the LCD monitor* is opened at an
•To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button . The camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
Power Switch [
, OFF,
,
] ...........੬ pg. 11
Viewfinder
Speaker
(applicable models only)
Bright Level Indicator*1 .............................੬ pg. 11
Instant Title Display ................................. ੬ pg. 19
Date/Time Display ................................... ੬ pg. 19
Focus Indicator ........................................ ੬ pg. 18
Exposure Control Level Counter ............. ੬ pg. 18
White Balance Mode Indicator................. ੬ pg. 19
angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor*
switches on and the viewfinder switches off
automatically to save power.
•The playback picture can be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor* shut), on the
LCD monitor* or on a connected TV (੬ pg. 15,
“Connections To A TV/VCR”).
Video Light Switch
•
appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]*5 ........................ ੬ pg. 13
Stop Button [STOP] ..................................੬ pg. 11
• Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ...... ੬ pg. 13
used.
•This function cannot be activated during the
“Night-Scope”, “CLASSIC FILM”, “STROBE” and
“VIDEO ECHO” modes (੬ pg. 24, “Digital
Effects”).
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor*,
rotate the BRIGHT Wheel
indiator on the display moves and the
appropriate brightness is reached.
* Applicable models only.
until the bright level
• Quick Review Button [
R] ................. ੬ pg. 13
LCD monitor
(applicable models only)
• Rewind Button [R] ...................................੬ pg. 11
Erase
protection tab
S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording
Play/Pause Button ....................................੬ pg. 11
• Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ..... ੬ pg. 13
•To remove the indications, ੬ pg. 21, DISPLAY or
OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU.
Indicator*2 ................................................ ੬ pg. 20
180°
**GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.
Record-Standby Mode Indicator ...............੬ pg. 11
: Cassette Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 8
TBC Indicator........................................... ੬ pg. 14
Playback Special Effect Indicator*2 .......... ੬ pg. 14
Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*2 ... ੬ pg. 20
Tape Counter ........................................... ੬ pg. 14
Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP) .......... ੬ pg. 20
Tape Running Indicator
•To control the speaker volume*, slide VOL.
towards “+” to turn up, or towards “–” to turn
down. While shooting, sound is not heard from
the speaker*.
•If TBC (੬ pg. 14) is engaged during Still
Playback, noise bars will not appear (GR-SXM58/
SXM48/SX24 only).
• Fast-Forward Button [F] ..........................੬ pg. 11
CHARGE Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 6
REFRESH Lamp ....................................... ੬ pg. 6
• Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ........... ੬ pg. 23
• Counter Reset/Memory Button
[COUNTER R/M] ................................... ੬ pg. 14
Video light
(GR-SXM58/SXM48/
SX24 only)
Microphone
Programme AE Button [P.AE] .................. ੬ pg. 24
Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] ............. ੬ pg. 24
NIGHT-SCOPE Button*2 .......................... ੬ pg. 23
REFRESH Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 6
EJECT Switch ............................................ ੬ pg. 8
Shoulder Strap Eyelets .............................. ੬ pg. 8
Battery Pack Mount ................................... ੬ pg. 6
Close Button .............................................. ੬ pg. 8
Dioptre Adjustment Control........................ ੬ pg. 8
* Applicable models only.
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
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Playback
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2
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Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
Rewind/Shuttle Search
Pause
During Recording
During Playback
Tracking Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 14
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• BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator*1 ............੬ pg. 11
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TBC
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1
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MONOTONE
AT
• VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator*1 ....੬ pg. 11
+02
MWB
S–VHS REC
Camera Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
*
*
*
*
1 Applicable models only.
2 GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.
3 GR-FXM38/FX14 only.
4 GR-SXM58 only.
5 GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.
PAUSE
1X
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5
M I N
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BR I GHT
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–
– – – – – – –6– – –
+
Grip Strap .................................................. ੬ pg. 8
Tripod Mounting Socket ............................. ੬ pg. 8
CONGRATULAT I ONS
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VOLUME
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੬ pg. 25 for Warning Indications
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Tape Dubbing
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DANGER
Zooming
Tracking
Counter Memory
Connections To A TV/VCR
1) Make sure all units are turned off.
Using The Cassette Adapter
(optional)
Connection To A Personal Computer
(GR-SXM58 only)
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry
extends the maximum magnification offered by
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
•Slide the Power Zoom Lever
zoom in, or “W” to zoom out.
Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment.
1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR
•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.
You can transfer image data from the camcorder to
a PC using Digital Photo Navigator. When
connecting to your PC, refer to the instruction
manuals of the PC and Setup Guide for the
provided software.
playback. To activate Manual Tracking:
1) Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx.
2 seconds. “MT” appears.
2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel
noise bars disappear.
2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If using
both TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to
the TV input.
3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input
mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
•Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.
•Be sure to adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
(੬ “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the Power
1) Press COUNTER R/M
1 second. The counter
2) Press COUNTER R/M
“M” appears.
3) After recording or playback, press 5 , then
. The tape automatically stops at or close
and hold for more than
resets to “0:00:00”.
for less than 1 second.
Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video
cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/
VHS VCR.
Switch
to “
”, turn on the VCR’s power,
towards “T” to
and insert the appropriate cassettes in the
camcorder and the VCR. Engage the VCR’s
AUX and Record-Pause modes.
so that the
1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install
one “AA (R6)” size battery, then reattach the
cover.
2) Slide the latch to open the compartment door,
then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
•The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever
the quicker the zoom action.
,
•Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.
2) Press 4/6
in point. Once it is reached, press 4/6
3) Press 4/6
to find a spot just before the edit-
again.
and engage the VCR’s Record
•To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING
2
•Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record–
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
(੬ pg. 18, FOCUS in CAMERA MENU), then
zoom in or out in Record mode.
Wheel
for approx. 2 seconds or set the Power
to 0:00:00.
When connecting to a Macintosh . . .
The optional KEYSPAN USA-19 USB PDA
Adapter is required.
Switch
to “OFF” and then “ ” again. “AT”
4) Press 4/6
to start playback.
mode.
blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication •The counter memory functions in the Fast-
•If you have a TV or speakers that are not
specially shielded, do not place the speakers
4) Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and
press 4/6
disappears.
•When noise bars appear during playback, the
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and
Forward and Rewind modes.
3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and
play the tape back.
•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
•Keyspan is a trademark of InnoSys Inc.
.
•To disable the counter memory function, press
•The zoom level indicator
-
moves during
adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the •Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing,
•It is recommended that you consult your nearest
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
COUNTER R/M
“M” disappears.
for less than 1 second so that
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, and push up and
remove the cassette.
•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.
zoom. Once the zoom level indiator
-
camcorder playback picture.
•If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector, use the
provided Cable Adapter.
•The S-Video cable connection can improve the
dubbed picture quality. If your TV/VCR has a
21-pin connector, use a commercially available
cable adapter with an S-Video connector
(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only).
then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
“AT”
appears.
reaches the top, all magnification from that point
is through digital processing.
•Manual Tracking may not work with tapes
recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.
Playback Special Effects
(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)
Quick Review
•When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
“D.ZOOM” (੬ pg. 20) to “OFF” in SYSTEM
MENU.
•Digital zoom cannot be used when the “VIDEO
ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 24, “Digital Effects”) is
activated.
To check the end of the last recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–
TBC (Time Base Corrector)
Allows you to add creative effects to the playback
image. (੬ pg. 24, “Digital Effects”)
1) Activate “TBC” and Auto “Tracking”.
Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to
deliver a stable picture even with old tapes.
To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC
during playback for more than 1 second. When the
TBC mode is activated, “TBC”
•The “TBC” indicator turns green (grey with a
camcorder equipped with a black/white
viewfinder) while TBC is working, and white while
TBC is not operative.
•TBC does not work during Still Playback and
Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 11).
Standby mode.
2) Press
2
and release quickly.
2) Press DIGIFECT
repeatedly until the desired
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and
played back automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
•Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.
mode appears.
•To cancel the effect, select “OFF”.
•NEGA POSI, MOSAIC and STRETCH are not
available.
is displayed.
White to
Audio
(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)
Video Light (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too
dim.
•During special-effect playback (slow motion, still
frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars
may appear on the screen.
•To record on a VCR using a compact cassette
and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording
safety hole with adhesive tape.
To S-Video
Output
•Playback Special Effects do not work during
Output
Retake
Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 11).
Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
as required:
To re-record certain segments.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–
•The selected effect mode cannot be changed
during Still Playback (੬ pg. 11).
OFF : Turns off the light.
Yellow to
Video Output
Standby mode.
•It may take a few seconds before TBC actually
starts working.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.
ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
• It is recommended to set M.W.B. (੬ pg. 19) to
in CAMERA MENU when you use the video
light.
2) Press and hold either RETAKE
the start point for new recording. Pressing
forwards the tape and pressing
reverses it.
or
to reach
3
Connector cover
•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 (੬ pg. 11).
•If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is
set to on, turn off TBC.
Sliding Latch
2
A/V cable
S-Video cable
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
to
Compartment Door
start recording.
•Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.
Recording
Safety Hole
• 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.
Hole
TV
White to
Audio Input
To S-Video
Input
• When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
is set to “AUTO”:
Reels
VCR
•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video
Battery Cover
light may keep turning on and off. Set LIGHT
Yellow to
Video Input
OFF/AUTO/ON
to ON or OFF as required.
•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode
is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While
the “Twilight” mode is engaged, the light will not
activate. (੬ pg. 24, “Programme AE with
Special Effects”)
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