JVC SXM340 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

LYT0880-001C

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM740

GR-SXM340

GR-SXM240

GR-AX970

S-VHS is compatible with

GR-SXM740/SXM540/

SXM340/SXM240 only

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is

located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this

information for future reference.

Printed in Malaysia

Model No.

Serial No.

^1101MKV*^UN*^PJ

Dear Customer,

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.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”

(factory-preset).

•Available when the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “ ”.

•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 @ to “ ” and press the MENU Wheel 1 in

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 MENU Wheel 1 to select “OFF” and press it.

NOTES:

•When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the

camcorder, demonstration is not available.

•If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration

activated on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder.

* Applicable models only.

PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

•This camcorder is designed to be used with

NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be

used for playback with a television of a different

standard. However, live recording and LCD

monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible

anywhere.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

•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.)

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

* Applicable models only.

NOTES:

•The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the

main unit.

•The rating information and safety caution of the

AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered

by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla-

ble. At the end of its useful life, under various state

and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this

battery into the municipal waste stream. Check

with your local solid waste officials for details in

your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

Cassettes marked

and

can be used used with this camcorder.

The EPA certified RBRC^®Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC

is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of

their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States. The RBRC® program provides a

convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream,

which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery

recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our

commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

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 (3-15/16") 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. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Read these instructions.

(2) Keep these instructions.

(3) Heed all warnings.

(10) Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufac-

turer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

(4) Follow all instructions.

(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

(6) Clean only with dry cloth.

(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has

been dropped.

(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

INDEX

AC Adapter.................................................................pg. 6

Animation Recording ................................................pg. 21

Auto Date Record ....................................................pg. 19

Auto Focus ...............................................................pg. 18

Auto Shut Off ........................................................... pg. 11

Picture Stabilizer ......................................................pg. 12

Playback .................................................................. pg. 11

Playback Special Effects ..........................................pg. 14

Playback Zoom ........................................................pg. 24

Program AE with Special Effects .............................pg. 23

Provided Accessories ................................................ pg. 2

Battery Pack .........................................................pg. 6, 26

Blue Filter Effect ...................................................... pg. 23

Brighten The Image .................................................pg. 18

Brighten The LCD Monitor ....................................... pg. 11

Quick Review ...........................................................pg. 13

Recording, Advanced Features..........................pg. 22, 23

Recording, Start/Stop ............................................... pg. 11

Recording Format (S-VHS/S-VHS ET) ....................pg. 20

Recording Mode.......................................................pg. 20

Record-Standby ....................................................... pg. 11

Red Filter Effect .......................................................pg. 23

Retake......................................................................pg. 13

Rewind The Tape ..................................................... pg. 11

Cassette Adapter .....................................................pg. 16

Charge Marker ...........................................................pg. 6

Charging The Battery Pack ........................................pg. 6

Classic Film Effect ...................................................pg. 23

Clean The Camcorder ..............................................pg. 27

Connection To a VCR/TV .........................................pg. 15

Connection To A PC .................................................pg. 16

Counter Memory ......................................................pg. 14

Self-Recording ......................................................... pg. 11

Sepia Mode ..............................................................pg. 23

Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................pg. 8

Snapshot ..................................................................pg. 12

Snapshot During Playback .......................................pg. 12

Solarization Effect ....................................................pg. 23

Specifications ...........................................................pg. 28

Sports Mode .............................................................pg. 23

Still Playback............................................................ pg. 11

Stretch Effect ...........................................................pg. 23

Strobe Effect ............................................................pg. 23

Super LoLux (S.LX) .................................................pg. 19

Super VHS Expansion Technology ..........................pg. 20

Darken The Image ...................................................pg. 18

Darken The LCD Monitor ......................................... pg. 11

Date/Time Display ....................................................pg. 19

Date/Time Settings.....................................................pg. 7

Demonstration Mode ............................................pg. 1, 21

Digital Effects ...........................................................pg. 23

Digital Zoom .............................................................pg. 20

Diopter Adjustment.....................................................pg. 8

Electronic Fog Filter Mode .......................................pg. 23

Erase Protection ........................................................pg. 8

Exposure Control .....................................................pg. 18

Tape Counter ...........................................................pg. 14

Tape Dubbing ...........................................................pg. 15

Tape Length Setting .................................................pg. 21

Tele Macro ...............................................................pg. 21

Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14

Time-Lapse Shooting ...............................................pg. 21

Tracking ...................................................................pg. 14

Tripod Mounting .........................................................pg. 8

Twilight Mode ...........................................................pg. 23

Fade-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 22

Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. 11

5-Second Recording Mode ......................................pg. 12

Grip Adjustment .........................................................pg. 8

High Speed Shutter Mode........................................pg. 23

Unload A Tape ............................................................pg. 8

Instant Titles .............................................................pg. 19

Video Echo Effect.....................................................pg. 23

Video Light ...............................................................pg. 13

Viewfinder Adjustment ...............................................pg. 8

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications ..............pg. 9, 10, 17

Load A Tape ...............................................................pg. 8

Manual Focus ..........................................................pg. 18

Menu Screen................................................... pg. 18 – 21

Monotone Effect .......................................................pg. 23

Mosaic Effect ...........................................................pg. 23

White Balance Adjustment .......................................pg. 19

Wide Mode ...............................................................pg. 20

Wipe-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 22

Zooming ...................................................................pg. 13

ND Effect Mode ........................................................pg. 23

Nega/Posi Mode ......................................................pg. 23

Night-Alive ................................................................pg. 22

USING THE BATTERY PACK

GETTING STARTED

Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY

Hook on.

PACK”.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack

Viewfinder on

LCD monitor on

Push in.

BN-V11U

(50)

100

(50)

(45)

BN-V12U

(optional)

(50)

100

(50)

(45)

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

BN-V20U

(optional)

150

(85)

165

(90)

135

(75)

BN-V400U

(optional)

360

(205)

385

(210)

315

(190)

Battery pack

Power Switch

When using models equipped with LCD monitor

When using GR-AX970

):when the video light is on

(

To DC IN

connector

USING AC POWER

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (੬ step

AC Adapter

2) and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”).

To AC outlet

•The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 V.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the

camcorder and push the battery in until it locks

in place.

•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong

position, a malfunction may occur.

2) Set the Power Switch @ to “OFF”. Connect the

AC Adapter to the DC IN connector 9.

3) Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The

CHARGE lamp * blinks to indicate charging

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

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.

REFRESH:

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.

1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of “CHARGING

THE BATTERY PACK”.

2) Press REFRESH r for over 2 seconds. The

REFRESH lamp ( blinks to indicate

discharging has started.

3) When discharging is finished, charging

automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp *

blinks.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

... slide BATTERY RELEASE 8 and pull out the

battery pack.

Battery pack

BN-V11U

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.

approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

Charge marker helps you remember

whether the battery pack has been

charged or not. Two colors are provided

(red and black)—you choose which one

means charged and which means

discharged.

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

BN-V400U (optional)

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

•During charging or discharging, the camcorder

cannot be operated.

•Charging and discharging is not possible if the

wrong type of battery is used.

Date/Time Settings

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”.

2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu

Screen appears.

•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 (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to

25°C (68°F to 77°F) 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.

3) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select

“4TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display

SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to

select “⁴NEXT” and press it to display the next

page.

4) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select “DATE/

TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu

appears.

5) To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME”

(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to

select the desired item, and press it. When the

setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel

1 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

MENU Wheel 1 to select “EXIT”, and press it.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight

bar on “⁴RETURN”.

•The following operation stops charging or

discharging:

•Set the Power Switch @ to “

”, “ ” or “ ”.

7) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to close the Menu

Screen.

•Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

•Using the optional AA-V15 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.

•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

authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set the

date/time as necessary before you start shooting.

•Recording time is reduced significantly when

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly or the LCD monitor* is used

repeatedly.

•Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

* Applicable models only.

DATE / T I ME

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

2002

JUN

T I ME

12-hour indication

with AM or PM

EX I T

Grip Adjustment

1) Separate the Velcro strip.

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp tripod with the tripod mounting socket W. Then

the grip.

tighten the screw.

3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button ! and

Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip.

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.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1) Open the LCD monitor fully*. Slide EJECT t

until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ”.

2) Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control o until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

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 i to close the cassette

holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD

monitor*.

180°

•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.

PAUSE

* Applicable models only.

Cassette holder

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet y, 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 y, making sure the strap is not

twisted. Adjust the length.

Gear

Turn to

take up

slack.

Erase

Protection tab

Cassette

holder

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

Eyepiece

During shooting

(

)

Keep the lens

cap attached to

the camcorder.

Cassette

holder

r t

LCD monitor

(applicable

9 0 !

models only)

90°

180°

Turn the gear to

take up slack.

Viewfinder

Speaker

(applicable models only)

Erase

protection tab

180°

Microphone

Video light

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Recording

During Playback

–

120M I N

REC SP

S–ET

N I GHT 10

–

TBC

2 3 4 5

444

MONOTONE

S–VHS REC

PAUSE

MWB

M I N

1 / 2

– – – – – – – – – –

–

BR I GHT

CONGRATULAT I ONS

DEC 25. 01 AM 11 45 18

–––––6–––––

VOLUME

–

੬ pg. 25 for Warning Indications .

1 • MENU Wheel [–, +] ........................................... ੬ pg. 18

• BRIGHT Wheel [–, +]*¹...................................... ੬ pg. 11

• TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ................................... ੬ pg. 14

Tape Remaining Time ......................................... ੬ pg. 21

Recording Mode Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 20

2 • Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]*²...................... ੬ pg. 12

• Digital Effect Indicator ....................................... ੬ pg. 23

• Program AE Indicator ....................................... ੬ pg. 23

• Night-Alive Indicator*²....................................... ੬ pg. 22

• Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 22

Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*⁴............... ੬ pg. 20

Tape Length Indicator ......................................... ੬ pg. 21

• 5-Second Recording Button

[5 SEC. REC]*³................................................. ੬ pg. 12

3 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................................. ੬ pg. 13

• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*¹...................... ੬ pg. 11

4 • Picture Stabilizer Button

[P.STABILIZER] ................................................ ੬ pg. 12

Zoom Indicator Bar ............................................. ੬ pg. 13

Zoom Level Indicator

• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ................... ੬ pg. 14

5 S-Video Output Connectors [S]*⁴........................ ੬ pg. 15

6 Audio Output Connector [A] ................................ ੬ pg. 15

7 Video Output Connector [V] ................................ ੬ pg. 15

Approximate Zoom Ratio

Recording Indicator .............................................. ੬ pg. 11

Digital Effect Indicator ......................................... ੬ pg. 23

8 Battery Release Switch

• Program AE Indicator ....................................... ੬ pg. 23

[BATTERY RELEASE] .......................................... ੬ pg. 6

• Night-Alive Indicator*²....................................... ੬ pg. 22

9 DC IN Connector .................................................. ੬ pg. 6

Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 22

Picture Stabilizer Indicator .................................. ੬ pg. 12

0 Digital Connector [DIGITAL]*⁵

! Recording Start/Stop Button ................................ ੬ pg. 11

• Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator ............... ੬ pg. 21

@ Power Switch [

, OFF,

] .................... ੬ pg. 11

• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator*³............................. ੬ pg. 12

# Video Light Switch

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

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ...................................... ੬ pg. 13

$ Stop Button [STOP] ............................................. ੬ pg. 11

% • Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ................. ੬ pg. 13

• Quick Review Button [

R]............................ ੬ pg. 13

• Rewind Button [R] .............................................. ੬ pg. 11

^ Play/Pause Button ............................................... ੬ pg. 11

& • Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ................ ੬ pg. 13

• Fast-Forward Button [F] ..................................... ੬ pg. 11

S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording

Indicator*⁴............................................................ ੬ pg. 20

* CHARGE Lamp .................................................... ੬ pg. 6

( POWER/REFRESH Lamp .................................... ੬ pg. 6

) • Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ...................... ੬ pg. 22

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)*⁴............... ੬ pg. 20

Tape Counter ...................................................... ੬ pg. 14

Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ..................... ੬ pg. 20

Tape Running Indicator

• Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] .............................................. ੬ pg. 14

q Program AE Button [P.AE] .................................. ੬ pg. 23

w Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT]......................... ੬ pg. 23

e NIGHT-ALIVE Button*²........................................ ੬ pg. 22

r REFRESH Button ................................................. ੬ pg. 6

t EJECT Switch ....................................................... ੬ pg. 8

y Shoulder Strap Eyelets ......................................... ੬ pg. 8

u Battery Pack Mount............................................... ੬ pg. 6

i Close Button ......................................................... ੬ pg. 8

o Diopter Adjustment Control ................................... ੬ pg. 8

p • Camera Sensor

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

: Pause

Tracking Indicator ............................................... ੬ pg. 14

• BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator*¹....................... ੬ pg. 11

• VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator*¹............... ੬ pg. 11

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

*¹Applicable models only.

Q Grip Strap ............................................................. ੬ pg. 8

W Tripod Mounting Socket ........................................ ੬ pg. 8

*²GR-SXM740/SXM340 only.

*³GR-SXM240/AX970 only.

*⁴GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240 only.

*⁵GR-SXM740/SXM340 only.

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE

LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU.

(੬ pg. 18 – 21, “MENU SETTINGS”)

1 Load a tape (੬ pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A

Cassette”).

2 Set the Power Switch @ to “

To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press

”. To start

playback, press ⁴/6 ^ or T.

1 Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch @

to “ ” or “ ”.

4/6 ^ or s. To stop playback, press 5 $. Press

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.

% to rewind, or

& to fast-forward the tape.

High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is

possible by pressing % or & during

playback (holding % or & down during

The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode

playback continues search until released). To

resume normal playback, press ⁴/6 ^ or T.

and “PAUSE”

is displayed.

•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.

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 @ to

“OFF”, then to “ ”, “ ” or “

•When the Power Switch @ is set to “ ”, “ ” or

” and the LCD monitor* is opened at an

”.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button !.

appears while recording is in progress.

•To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button !. The camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

“

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”).

•To remove the indications, ੬ pg. 21, DISPLAY or

OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU.

•To control the speaker* volume, slide VOL. 3

towards “+” to turn up, or towards “–” to turn

down. While shooting, sound is not heard from

the speaker*.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor*,

rotate the BRIGHT Wheel 1 until the bright level

indiator

on the display moves and the

appropriate brightness is reached.

•If you are using the GR-AX970, it is also possible

to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by

adjusting as described above.

* Applicable models only.

**GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240 only.

•Tapes recorded on S-VHS or S-VHS ET

(੬ pg. 18, 20) cannot be played back correctly

on a normal VHS VCR.

To playback on a regular VHS VCR, use a VHS

tape and select S-VHS ET (OFF) in SYSTEM

MENU (੬ pg. 18, 20).

•If TBC (੬ pg. 14) is engaged during Still

Playback, noise bars will not appear

(GR-SXM740/SXM340 only).

* Applicable models only.

5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

BASIC FEATURES

(GR-SXM240/AX970 only)

Snapshot (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only)

You can record still images that look like photo-

graphs onto a tape.

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick

scene transitions like those seen in TV

programs.

1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.

2) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC 2.

1) Perform step 1 of “RECORDING” (੬ pg. 11).

2) Press SNAPSHOT 2.

•There is a momentary camera shutter-type

blackout together with the sound effect of a

shutter closing.

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.

•Snapshot is also available during playback.

However, the shutter sound is not heard.

4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC.

REC 2 again so that

disappears.

Picture Stabilizer

To compensate for unstable images caused by

camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

•Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 22) cannot be activated by

pressing 5SEC. REC 2.

1) Press P. STABILIZER 4.

2) To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

P. STABILIZER 4. disappears.

appears.

•Accurate stabilization may not be possible in

certain conditions including excessive hand

shake.

•

appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be

used.

•This function cannot be activated during the

“Night-Alive”, “CLASSIC FILM”, “STROBE” and

“VIDEO ECHO” modes (੬ pg. 23, “Digital

Effects”).

DANGER

Zooming

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 3 towards “T” to

zoom in, or “W” to zoom out.

•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

(11-13/16”) between the video light and people or

objects.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

•The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3,

the quicker the zoom action.

•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.

•The zoom level indicator

moves during

zoom. Once the zoom level indiator

reaches the top, all magnification from that point

is through digital processing.

•When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image

may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set

“D.ZOOM” (੬ pg. 20) to “OFF” in SYSTEM

MENU.

Quick Review

To check the end of the last recording.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–

Standby mode.

•Digital zoom cannot be used when the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 23, “Digital Effects”) is

activated.

2) Press

% and release quickly.

Tape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds 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.

Video Light

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too

dim.

Retake

To re-record certain segments.

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON # as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–

Standby mode.

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 % or & to reach

the start point for new recording. Pressing

& forwards the tape and pressing

reverses it.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to

start recording.

•Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Retake. This is

normal.

• 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. Set LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON # to ON or OFF as required.

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode

is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While

the “Twilight” mode is engaged, the light will not

activate. (੬ pg. 23, “Program AE with Special

Effects”)

Tracking

Counter Memory

Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment.

playback. To activate Manual Tracking:

1) Press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx.

2 seconds. “MT” appears.

2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel 1 so that the

noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING

Wheel 1 for approx. 2 seconds or set the Power

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.

3) After recording or playback, press 5 $, then

%. The tape automatically stops at or close

to 0:00:00.

Switch @ to “OFF” and then “

” again. “AT”

4) Press ⁴/6 ^ to start playback.

blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication •The counter memory functions in the Fast-

disappears.

Forward and Rewind modes.

•When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and

•To disable the counter memory function, press

COUNTER R/M ) for less than 1 second so that

“M” disappears.

“AT”

appears.

•Manual Tracking may not work with tapes

recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

Playback Special Effects (GR-SXM740/

SXM340 only)

Allows you to add creative effects to the playback

image. (੬ pg. 23, “Digital Effects”)

1) Activate “TBC” and Auto “Tracking”.

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to

deliver a stable picture even with old tapes.

To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC 4

during playback for more than 1 second. When the

2) Press DIGIFECT w repeatedly until the desired

mode

appears.

•To cancel the effect, select “OFF”.

•NEGA POSI, MOSAIC and STRETCH are not

available.

•Playback Special Effects do not work during

Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 11).

•The selected effect mode cannot be changed

during Still Playback (੬ pg. 11).

TBC mode is activated, “TBC”

•The “TBC” indicator turns green (gray with a

is displayed.

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).

•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 (੬ pg. 11).

•If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is

set to on, turn off TBC.

Connections To A TV/VCR

1) Make sure all units are turned off.

Tape Dubbing

1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR

2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR using

optional video and audio cables. 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.

•The S-Video cable connection can improve the

dubbed picture quality. (GR-SXM740/SXM340/

SXM240 only).

(੬ “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the Power

Switch @ to “

”, turn on the VCR’s power,

and insert the appropriate cassettes in the

camcorder and the VCR. Engage the VCR’s

AUX and Record-Pause modes.

2) Press ⁴/6 ^ to find a spot just before the edit-

in point. Once it is reached, press ⁴/6 ^ again.

3) Press ⁴/6 ^ and engage the VCR’s Record

mode.

4) Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and

press ⁴/6 ^.

•Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

• For GR-SXM740/SXM340 Owners:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC

Service Center described on the sheet included

in the package for details on its availability. Make

sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

•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.

•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.

White to

Audio

To S-Video

^Output6

Output 5

Yellow to

Video Output 7

Connector cover

A/V cable

S-Video cable

(optional)

To TV or VCR

White to

Audio Input

To S-Video

Input

VCR

Yellow to

Video Input

Using The Cassette Adapter

Connection To A Personal Computer

(GR-SXM740/SXM340 only)

Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video

cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/

VHS VCR.

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.

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.

When connecting to a Macintosh. . .

The optional KEYSPAN USA-19 USB PDA

Adapter is required.

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.

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 or SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)

function (GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/SXM240

only).

•During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars

may appear on the screen.

•To record on a VCR using a compact cassette

and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording

safety hole with adhesive tape.

Sliding Latch

Compartment Door

Recording

Safety Hole

Hole

Reels

Battery Cover

INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

Eyepiece

During shooting

(

)

Keep the lens

cap attached to

the camcorder.

Cassette

holder

r t

LCD monitor

(applicable

9 0 !

models only)

90°

180°

Turn the gear to

take up slack.

Viewfinder

Speaker

(applicable models only)

Erase

protection tab

180°

Microphone

Video light

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Recording

During Playback

–

120M I N

REC SP

S–ET

N I GHT 10

–

TBC

2 3 4 5

444

MONOTONE

S–VHS REC

PAUSE

MWB

M I N

1 / 2

– – – – – – – – – –

–

BR I GHT

CONGRATULAT I ONS

DEC 25. 01 AM 11 45 18

–––––6–––––

VOLUME

–

੬ pg. 25 for Warning Indications .

CAMERA MENU

FOCUS

MENU SETTINGS

1 Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”.

If correct focus cannot be obtained with AUTO

FOCUS, set to MANU to use manual focusing.

2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu

Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to

select the desired function.

“

” appears.

To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU

Wheel 1 upward. “1” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU

Wheel 1 downward. “4” appears and blinking.

•If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate

focusing is not possible.

•When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom

out first (੬ pg. 13, “Zooming”). 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”

(੬ pg. 21) in SYSTEM MENU.

•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.

•To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU,

rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select “4TO

SYSTEM MENU” and press it. SYSTEM MENU is

composed of 2 pages. To go to the next page,

rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select “4NEXT”

and press it.

•To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of

SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to

select “⁴TO CAMERA MENU” and press it.

CAMERA MENU

SYSTEM MENU

ᮣ

TO SYSTEM MENU

FOCUS

AUTO

MAX

REC MODE

D. ZOOM

WI DE

EXPOSURE

M .W. B .

OFF

–

S . LX

T I TLE

VHS

TAPE LENGTH

D I SPLAY

OSD OUTPUT

DATE / T I ME D I SP .

RETURN

FULL

ᮣ

RETURN

3 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to display the

Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired

setting.

•When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

4 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu

EXPOSURE

Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in

the following situations:

“

4RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The

normal screen reappears.

•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.

To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel

1 downward.

To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1

upward.

The exposure control level increases/decreases

(maximum ±06).

M.W.B.

TITLE

If the white balance is correct, all other colors will

be accurately reproduced.

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset

titles in 2 different languages. Change the

language in TITLE LANG. (੬ pg. 21) in SYSTEM

MENU.

AUTO

:White balance is adjusted

automatically.

•

shows the selected title which remains until

OFF is selected.

FINE

CLOUD

:Outdoors on a sunny day.

:Outdoors on a cloudy day.

DATE/TIME DISP.

HALOGEN :A video light or similar type of

lighting is used.

Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on

a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM

MENU first ੬ pg. 7).

•The selected display will be recorded. If you do

not want to record the display, select OFF before

shooting.

•In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records

the date for about 5 seconds when recording is

initiated after the date is changed, a cassette is

loaded, or AUTO DATE is selected. The date is

replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE” but

this is not recorded.

MWB: White balance is set manually. Hold a sheet

of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust

zoom or position yourself so that the white paper

fills the screen. If it is difficult to focus on the white

paper, adjust focus manually (੬ FOCUS in

CAMERA MENU). Press the MENU Wheel 1 in

until “MWB” begins blinking. When the setting is

completed, “MWB” stops blinking.

•Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off

or the battery removed.

•White balance cannot be used when the “SEPIA”

or “MONOTONE” mode (੬ pg. 23, “Digital

Effects”) is activated.

S.LX

MAX: To record a subject in a darkly lit

environment, when it is more convenient to shoot

the subject with a brighter image even if the picture

becomes slightly coarse.

NORMAL: To record a subject in a dimly lit

environment, when it is more convenient to shoot

with a less coarse picture although the subject

becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for

measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA*

Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement).

* EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.

•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 or a VCR equipped

with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)

function.

— When tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET

mode are played back on a VCR equipped with

the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)

function, S-VHS picture quality is not available.

— 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.

SYSTEM MENU

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while

recording.

REC MODE

Allows you to set the recording mode. “EP”

(Extended Play) is more economical, providing

three times the recording time.

•If the recording mode is switched during

recording, the playback picture will be blurred at

the switching point.

D. ZOOM

Zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 50X or 600X digital

magnification.

When set to “OFF” only optical zoom (maximum

16x magnification) can function.

WIDE

When set to “ON” black bars will be recorded at the

top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-

like “wide-screen” effect. Not effective with

“Snapshot” (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only, ੬ pg. 12).

(GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/

SXM240 only)

S-VHS (S-VHS ET)

ON: With an S-VHS cassette, “S” appears and

the camcorder records in S-VHS.

With a VHS cassette, “S-ET” appears and the

camcorder records with S-VHS picture quality,

which is called Super VHS ET (Expansion

Technology). S-VHS REC appears during

recording.

OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS

cassette.

•JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are

recommended for superior results.

Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an

extended period or for recording important

scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and

playback.

•With some tapes, better picture quality may not

be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is

recommended that you do test record beforehand

to make sure whether better results can be

obtained.

•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.

TAPE LENGTH

TELE MACRO

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the

tape used: T20=20 minutes, T30=30 minutes,

T35=35 minutes, T40=40 minutes.

When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large

as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm

(23-5/8").

•Tape remaining time

correct tape length has been selected.

is correct only if the

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go

out of focus.

DISPLAY

TITLE LANG.

FULL: Makes all of the indications appear on the

LCD monitor*/viewfinder during playback or

recording.

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH,

FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE) of TITLE

in CAMERA MENU. After selection, the TITLE

setting menu (੬ p. 19) appears automatically.

SIMPLE: Makes the following indications

disappear from the LCD monitor*/viewfinder during

DATE/TIME

recording or playback:

, tape remaining time,

Allows you to set the current date and time.

(੬ pg. 7)

, tape length (੬ pg. 9, 17).

* Applicable models only.

DEMO MODE

OSD OUTPUT

Demonstrates certain functions automatically.

ON: On-screen indications are displayed.

Available when the Power Switch @ is set to “

”

or “ ” and “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-

preset). Performing any operation during the

demonstration stops the demonstration

temporarily. Set to OFF to stop completely.

•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.

OFF: On-screen indications are turned off except

Date/Time, Instant Title and Warning Indication.

REC TIME

You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly

different, of the same object for a brief selected

period of time (Animation). REC MODE should be

set to “SP”.

Select the desired recording time and press the

Recording Start/Stop Button ! after focusing on

the subject.

•Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.

•This function is canceled when the power is shut

off or when the cassette is ejected.

* Applicable models only.

INT. TIME

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 (Time-Lapse). REC MODE should

be set to “SP”.

Select the desired interval time and press the

Recording Start/Stop Button !.

•Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.

•This function is canceled when the power is shut

off or when the cassette is ejected.

Fade/Wipe Effects

ADVANCED FEATURES

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

or wipe-out works at recording end.

Night-Alive (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only)

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting.

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”.

2) Press FADE/WIPE ) repeatedly until the

desired mode appears.

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ”.

2) Press NIGHT-ALIVE e repeatedly until the

desired mode appears.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to

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

•Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button ! allows you to vary the length for the

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

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

repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

A NIGHT AUTO: The shutter speed is auto-

matically adjusted (maximum 1/6 sec.).

1 NIGHT 10X (only when the Power Switch @

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

a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity.

FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen.

2 NIGHT 60X (only when the Power Switch @

is set to “ ”): The shutter speed is set to 1 second

to provide 60 times the sensitivity.

MOSAIC (Fader): Gradually turns/returns the

picture into/from a mosaic pattern.

SHUTTER (Wipe): A black screen moves in

from the top and bottom, closing over the image

like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the

black screen vertically from the center.

•To cancel the effect, press NIGHT-ALIVE e

repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

•During Night-Alive, the following cannot be

activated: “Picture Stabilizer”, “Program AE With

Special Effects”, “Digital Effects” and “S.LX” in

CAMERA MENU (੬ pg. 19).

•Night-Alive does not work when LIGHT OFF/

AUTO/ON # is set to “AUTO” or “ON” (੬ pg. 13,

“Video Light”).

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

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a

tripod is recommended.

SLIDE (Wipe): A black screen moves in from

the left to gradually cover the image, or a new

image moves in from right to left.

DOOR (Wipe): Wipes in as the two halves of

a black screen open to the left and right, revealing

the scene, or wipes out and the black screen

reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

CORNER (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen

from the upper right to the lower left corner,

revealing the scene, or wipes out from lower left to

upper right, leaving a black screen.

WINDOW (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen

from the center of the screen towards the corners,

revealing the scene, or wipe out from the corners

to the center, leaving a black screen.

Program AE With Special Effects

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”.

2) Press P.AE q repeatedly until the desired mode

appears.

Digital Effects

1)Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”.

2)Press DIGIFECT w repeatedly until the desired

mode appears.

•To cancel the effect, press P.AE q repeatedly

•To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT w

repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

•This function cannot be activated during Night-

Alive (੬ pg. 22).

•Picture Stabilizer cannot be activated during the

“CLASSIC FILM”, “STROBE” and “VIDEO ECHO”

mode.

until “OFF” appears.

•Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

•In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes,

picture color may be adversely affected if the

subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light

sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapor

lights.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint

like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in

SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

•This function cannot be activated during Night-

Alive (੬ pg. 22).

SPORTS: High shutter speed clearly captures

fast-moving action.

MONOTONE: Like black and white films, your

footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in

SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

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.

B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish

tint.

FG : FOG: Makes the picture look misty white, as

when an external fog filter is attached to the lens.

Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look.

This mode cannot be used when the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode (੬ “Digital Effects”) is activated.

R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish

tint.

SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an effect

similar to a painting.

NEGA POSI: The colors of a picture are

reversed.

TWILIGHT: Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,

etc., look more natural and dramatic. In this mode,

S.LX and AUTO FOCUS in CAMERA MENU

(੬ pg. 18, 19) may not work.

MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic

pattern.

STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture

horizontally.

S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter):

Captures faster action than Sports mode. The

screen becomes slightly dark. Use in well-lit

situations.

CLASSIC FILM*: Makes your footage look like

a classic movie by shooting in black and white,

with a strobing effect, and black bars added at the

top and bottom.

STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series

of consecutive snapshots.

VIDEO ECHO*: Adds a “ghost” to the subject,

giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom

magnification of over 10X is not available.

* GR-SXM740/SXM340 only.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself.

Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very

bright object.

• This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

back-ground and the object is great. It is not a defect of

the camcorder.

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 tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

• The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(੬ pg. 14, “Counter Memory”).

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder.

• Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect

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.

of the camcorder.

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 tape will not eject.

• The battery pack is running low.

• If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the

EJECT switch t does not function.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.

External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,

etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such

cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery

pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it and

proceed as usual from the beginning.

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 program

(੬ pg. 21, REC TIME/INT. TIME in SYSTEM MENU).

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.

Warning Indications

(high)

(exhausted) : Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery power comes

blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is exhausted, power

close to nil, the battery indicator

turns off automatically.

:Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows recording.

TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.

LENS CAP: Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds

if condensation occurs. In this case, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Remove the tape,

turn the unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear, and turn it on again.

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3

seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the

warning remains after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

E01—E06 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

When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA

• The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in

the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as

some machines use current even when switched off.

• It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or

after use.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet

other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC

plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ................... 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Operation .................. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage ..................... –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)

• Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C (68°F).

• The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the

following cautions:

Video Light (for applicable models)

1. During use . . .

DANGER:

.... 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.

• 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 (11-13/16”)

between the video light and people or object.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to

fingerprints and dust.

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

• It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for

replacing the video light.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.

.... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such

as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

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.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away

from metallic objects when not in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while

the power is on.

Use only the specified batteries ੬ pg. 2 “PROVIDED

ACCESSORIES”

Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When

misused, the batteries can leak or explode.

1. When replacing batteries, for the cassette adapter, read “Using

The Cassette Adapter” in this instrustions.

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.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

.... near a television set.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak

or explode.

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields

(speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

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.

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F)

extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.

Battery Packs

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).

.... 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.

The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel

metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied

battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure

to read the following cautions:

1. To avoid hazard . . .

.... do not burn.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

.... in dusty places such as a beach.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

Terminals

.... 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.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.

.... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the

tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical

reaction type battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical

reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete

charging.

* Applicable models only.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high

temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten

service life.

• 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.

• Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

• When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the

cautions that came with it.

LCD Monitor (for applicable models)

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT . . .

.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

• When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder

securely.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

• 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.

For GR-SXM740/SXM340U Owners:

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number

Trade Name

: GR-SXM740/SXM340U

: JVC

How To Handle a CD-ROM (for applicable

models)

• Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the

printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either

the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it

with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular

motion.

Responsible party

Address

: JVC AMERICAS CORP.

: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J.

07470

Telephone Number

: 973-317–5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

• Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

• Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

• Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment.

Keep it away from direct sunlight.

About moisture condensation . . .

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

• You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass

will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface.

This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm

place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid

conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from

an air conditioner.

• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the

video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder

itself.

Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and

consult your local JVC dealer.

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the camcorder.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Open the LCD monitor* to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide

EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the

cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close

button.

Close and lock the LCD monitor*.

Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder’s lens.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth. Put cloth in diluted

mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe

again with a dry cloth.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la

norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Open the LCD monitor* and wipe it gently with a soft cloth.

Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD

monitor*.

Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with

lens cleaning paper.

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.

Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

* Applicable models only.

SPECIFICATIONS

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.55"

color LCD (GR-AX970 only)

Electronic viewfinder with 0.5"

black/white CRT (GR-SXM740/

SXM340/SXM240 only)

Camcorder

General

Format

: S-VHS (GR-SXM740/SXM340/

SXM240 only)/VHS NTSC

standard

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Power source

: DC 11 V

DC 6 V

(Using AC Adapter)

(Using battery pack)

LCD monitor

(Applicable models panel/TFT active matrix system

only)

: 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD

(GR-SXM740 only)

Power consumption

Viewfinder on

2.5" diagonally measured, LCD

panel/TFT active matrix system

(GR-SXM340/ASXM240 only)

: 4.0 W (GR-SXM740/SXM540/

SXM340/SXM240 only)

3.7 W (GR-AX970 only)

Speaker

(Applicable models

only)

: Monaural

LCD monitor* on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM740/SXM340/

SXM240 only)

: 3.0 W

Video light

* Applicable models only.

Connectors

Video

Signal system

: NTSC-type

Video recording system

: 1 V (p-p , 75 Ω unbalanced,

)

Luminance

Color

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier direct

recording

analog output (via Video output

connector)

Audio

Digital

(GR-SXM740/

SXM340 only)

S-Video

(GR-SXM740/

SXM340/

: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analog output

Conforms to VHS standard

(via Audio output connector)

Cassette

cassette

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack

Tape speed

: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)

: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

: Y : 1 V (p-p , 75 Ω, analog

)

Recording time (max.)

output

: 40 minutes

: 120 minutes

C : 0.29 V (p-p , 75 Ω, analog

)

SXM240 only)

output

(with TC-40 cassette)

Operating

temperature

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

AC Adapter

: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Other countries

Output

: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz

: DC 11 V , 1 A

Weight

: Approx. 930 g (2.1 lbs)

(GR-SXM740 only)

Approx. 910 g (2.0 lbs)

(SXM340/SXM240 only)

Approx. 820 g (1.8 lbs)

(GR-AX970 only)

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

: 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm

(7-7/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-11/16")

(GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240

only)

200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm

(7-7/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-9/16")

(GR-AX970 only)

(with the LCD monitor* closed and

with the viewfinder fully tilted

downward)

Optional Accessories

• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U

• A/V (Audio/Video) Cable

• S-Video Cable QAM0004-004

• Compact S-VHS (

• Compact VHS (

) Cassettes ST-C-40/30/20

) Cassettes TC-40/30/20

• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

* Applicable models only.

Some accessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

Pickup

Lens

: 1/4" format CCD

: F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm,

16:1 power zoom lens with auto

iris and macro control, filter

diameter 40.5 mm

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

ESPAÑOL — ALIMENTACIÓN

Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 2 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente

de alimentación más apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro equipo.

Enganche.

USO DE LA BATERIA

Efectúe el paso 1) de “CARGA DE LA BATERIA”.

Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: min)

Empuje.

Batería

Visor conectado

Monitor LCD

conectado

Conmutador

BATTERY RELEASE

BN-V11U

(50)

100

(50)

(45)

BN-V12U

(opcional)

(50)

100

(50)

(45)

Batería

BN-V20U

(opcional)

150

(85)

165

(90)

135

(75)

Conmutador de

alimentación

BN-V400U

(opcional)

360

(205)

385

(210)

315

(190)

Al jack de

entrada de CC

(DC IN)

Cuando emplee modelos equipados con monitores

LCD

Cuando utilice GR-AX970

A la toma

de corriente

alterna

Adaptador

de CA

(

):cuando el foco de video está encendido

USO DE LA ALIMENTACIÓN DE CA

CARGA DE LA BATERIA

Conecte el adaptador de CA en la cámara de video

1) Asegúrese de que la batería esté colocada en la

cámara de video. Enganche el extremo a la

cámara de video y presione la batería hacia el

interior hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.

• Si la batería está colocada en la posición

equivocada, puede ocurrir un fallo.

(੬ pasos 2) y 3) de “CARGA DE LA BATERÍA”).

• El adaptador de CA suministrado presenta una

selección automática de voltaje con límites de CA de

110 V a 240 V.

ATENCIÓN

2) Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación @ en “OFF”.

Conecte el adaptador de alimentación CA a la

cámara de video.

3) Enchufe el adaptador de alimentación CA en una

toma de corriente alterna. La lámpara indicadora

CHARGE * de la cámara de video parpadeará

para indicar que la carga se ha iniciado.

4) Cuando la lámpara indicadora CHARGE * pare de

parpadear, pero permanece encendida, la carga ha

finalizado. Desenchufe el adaptador de

Antes de retirar la fuente de alimentación, asegúrese

que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté

desactivada. De lo contrario puede ocurrir un fallo en

la cámara de video.

REFRESCO:

Asegúrese de descargar completamente una batería

antes de recargarla o guardarla durante un intervalo

de tiempo prolongado, de lo contrario, el desempeño

de la batería será reducido.

1) Ejecute los pasos de 1) hasta 3) de “CARGA DE

LA BATERÍA”.

alimentación CA de la toma de corriente alterna.

Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación CA de la

cámara de video.

2) Presione REFRESH r durante más de

2 segundos. La lámpara REFRESH ( destellará

para indicar que la descarga se ha iniciado.

3) Cuando finalice la descarga, la carga será iniciada

automáticamente y la lámpara CHARGE *

empieza a destellar.

Para la extracción de la batería . . .

... deslice BATTERY RELEASE 8 y extraiga la

batería.

Batería

BN-V11U

Tiempo de carga

aprox. 1 h 30 min

aprox. 2 h 20 min

aprox. 4 h 30 min

El marcador de carga le ayuda a recordar

si la batería ha sido cargada o no. Son

suministrados dos colores (rojo y negro) —

usted elije qué color significa que está

cargada y qué color significa que está

descargada.

BN-V12U (opcional)

BN-V20U (opcional)

BN-V400U (opcional)

Los tiempos de carga son para una batería

completamente descargada.

•Durante la carga o descarga, la cámara de video

no puede ser operada.

•La siguiente operación interrumpirá la carga o la

descarga:

•No es posible efectuar la carga o descarga si se

utiliza un tipo de batería equivocado.

•Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación @ en

“

”, “ ” o “ ”.

•Cuando efectúe la carga de la batería por primera

vez o después de un largo periodo de

almacenamiento, la lámpara CHARGE * puede

no se encender. Retire la batería de la cámara de

video, luego intente la carga nuevamente.

•Si el tiempo de funcionamiento de una batería

completamente cargada es extremadamente

corta, la batería puede estar estropeada.

Adquiera una nueva batería.

•Efectúe la carga en lugares donde la temperatura

sea entre 10˚C y 35˚C. La gama de temperatura

ideal para efectuar la carga es de 20˚C a 25˚C. Si

el ambiente es muy frío, la carga puede resultar

incompleta.

•El tiempo de carga varía de acuerdo con la

temperatura ambiente y el estado de la batería.

•Ya que el adaptador de CA procesa electricidad

internamente, el mismo se calentará durante el

uso. Asegúrese de utilizarlo sólo en áreas bien

ventiladas.

•Desconecte el adaptador de CA de la cámara de

video.

•Desenchufe el adaptador de CA del

tomacorriente de CA.

•Extraiga la batería de la cámara de video.

•Utilizando el adaptador de alimentación/cargador

de CA AA-V15, es posible cargar la batería

BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U sin la cámara de

video. Sin embargo, no es posible utilizarlo como

un adaptador de CA.

•Para evitar interferencias en la recepción, no

utilice el adaptador de CA cerca de una radio.

•El tiempo de grabación es significativamente

reducido cuando el modo de zoom o el modo de

espera de grabación es activado repetidamente o

el monitor LCD* es utilizado repetidamente.

•Antes del uso prolongado, se recomienda que

prepare suficiente batería para cubrir 3 vezes el

tiempo de filmación planeado.

* Sólo para modelos aplicables.

ESPAÑOL — GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA

Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario

local de JVC.

Colocación/Extracción de un

cassette

GRABACIÓN

1) Retire el cubreobjetivo. Ajuste el conmutador de

1) Abra completamente el monitor LCD*. Deslice

EJECT t hasta que el compartimiento de

cassete se abra. No aplique fuerza para abrirlo.

2) Inserte o retire un cassette. Cuando lo inserte,

asegúrese de que la etiqueta esté hacia fuera.

aparece cuando un cassette es insertado.

3) Presione el botón de cierre i para cerrar el

compartimiento de cassette hasta que se trabe.

Cierre el monitor LCD*.

alimentación @ en “

Filmación utilizando el visor: Asegúrese que

el monitor LCD* esté cerrado y bloqueado.

Filmación utilizando el monitor LCD*:

Asegúrese que el monitor LCD* esté

completamente abierto.

La cámara de video ingresa al modo de Espera

de grabación y PAUSE

es mostrado.

•Si inclina el monitor LCD* hacia arriba hasta 180

grados, el visor se vuelve a encender y la imagen

monitoreada puede ser visualizada tanto en el

monitor LCD* como en el visor, de manera que la

persona que está filmando puede visualizarse así

misma.

•Cerrar el monitor LCD mientras que el

compartimiento de cassette todavia está abierto

puede causar daños en el monitor LCD*.

•Asegúrese que la lengüeta de protección contra

borrado esté en la posición que permite la

grabación. De lo contrario, deslice la lengüeta.

Algunos cassettes tienen lengüetas extraíbles. Si

la lengüeta ha sido extraída, cubra el orificio con

cinta adhesiva.

•El compartimiento de cassette no puede ser

abierto mientras la cámara de video está en el

modo de grabación o desconectada de la fuente

de alimentación.

2) Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación

progreso.

aparece mientras la grabación está en

•Para interrumpir la grabación, presione el botón

de inicio/parada de grabación !. La cámara de

video reingresa al modo de espera de grabación.

Para ajustar el brillo del monitor LCD*, gire el

disco BRIGHT 1 hasta que el indicador de nivel

* Sólo para modelos aplicables.

de brillo

del mostrador se mueva y logre el brillo

apropiado.

Compartimiento de cassette

* Sólo para modelos aplicables.

Rueda dentada

Girar para

eliminar la

distensión.

Lengüeta de protección

contra borrado

Compartimiento

de cassette

REPRODUCCIÓN

O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR

de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette.

੬ p. 16

1) Cargue una cinta.

2) Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación @ en

. Para iniciar la reproducción, presione 4/6

^ o T.

Para interrumpir momentáneamente

(reproducción de imágenes fijas), presione ⁴/6

^ o s. Para interrumpir la reproducción,

presione 5 $. Presione

% para rebobinar,

& para avanzar rápido la cinta. La

búsqueda de imagen a alta velocidad

(Búsqueda rápida) es posible presionando

% o

& durante la reproducción

% $

(manteniendo presionado

% o

durante la reproducción continuará la búsqueda

hasta que sea liberado). Para reanudar la

reproducción normal, presione ⁴/6 ^ o T.

Para GRABACIÓN DE VÍDEO/REPRODUCCION

DE VÍDEO

•La cámara de video se desactiva automáticamente

después de 5 minutos en el modo de espera de

grabación o modo de parada. Para activarla otra

vez, ajuste el conmutador de alimentación @ en

OFF, luego en “ ”, “ ” o “

•Cuando el conmutador de alimentación @ esté

ajustado en “ ”, “ ” o “ ” y el monitor LCD*

”.

está abierto en un ángulo de 60 grados o más, el

monitor LCD* se enciende y el visor se apaga

automáticamente para ahorrar energía.

•La imagen reproducida puede ser visualizada en

el visor (con el monitor LCD* apagado), en el

monitor LCD* o en un TV conectado (੬ pág. 15,

“Conexiones a un TV/VCR”).

•Para retirar las conexiones , ੬ pág. 21,

DISPLAY o OSD OUTPUT en SYSTEM MENU.

•Para controlar el volumen de los altavoces*,

deslice VOL. 3 hacia “+” para aumentarlo o

hacia “–” para disminuirlo. Mientras filme, el

sonido no será escuchado desde los altavoces*.

•Si TBC (੬ pág. 14) está activado durante la

reproducción de imágenes fijas, las barras de

ruidos no aparecerán (sólo para GR-SXM740/

SXM340).

* Sólo para modelos aplicables.

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