JVC GR-SX202, GR-FX12, GR-SX22, GR-SXM607, GR-SXM57 Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover. •Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (pgs. 48 – 51) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe

use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 52 – 54 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

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.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its bottom.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Cassettes marked “ ” and “ ” can be used with this camcorder.

However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with cassettes marked “ ”. *GR-SXM607/SXM57/SXM47/SX202/SX22 only.

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Instructions Dear Customer It is recommended that youCrossed Out Dust Bin Mark Models equipped with LCD monitor only GR-FXM37/FX12 onlyCore Filter x AC Adapter AP-V10EG Power CordBattery Pack How To Attach The Core Filter How To Attach The Lens CapTo Detach The Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackPower Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery packPerform of Charging the Battery Pack pg Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time unit minTripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentVideo Out Setting French model only Date/Time SettingsPower lamp Comes onRecording Format Setting 10 ENRecordingPlayback Regular VHS VCRRecording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingLoading/Unloading a Cassette To Stop Recording 14 ENShooting While Watching Rotate Bright until the bright levelSELF-RECORDINGmodels equipped with LCD monitor only Journalistic Shooting models equipped with LCD monitor onlyZoom Out 16 ENZoom Video Light Make sure the recording mode is set to SP5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recordingIf you press during Record-Standby 18 ENNight 50X* GR-SXM57 only If you press during RecordingFade/Wipe Effects Fades in/out to a black screen20 EN Program AE With Special EffectsDigital Effects Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment If you select Jlip ID noSystem Menu Menu Screen ExplanationsCamera Menu 24 EN System MenuDate/Time Insert Instant TitlesTime-Lapse Set REC Time and 2 of Animation aboveSet the Power Switch to Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears Exposure ControlAuto Focus Focusing28 EN Manual FocusPress Menu again to close the Menu Screen White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingLoad a tape pg Set the Power Switch to 30 ENPlayback image Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking To cancel the effect, select OFF in stepGR-SXM607/SXM57/SXM47/SX202/SX22 If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector32 EN Use the provided Cable AdapterTape Dubbing Power supply instead of the battery pack pgBasic Connections Cover 34 ENCassette Adapter optional Slide the latch to open the adapter compartmentEN35 Functions ButtonsWith the RM-V700U Installing The Batteries RM-V715U, providedInstalling The Battery RM-V700U, optional To End Zoom Playback ZoomAnimation and Time-Lapse AnimationUse the remote control unit to perform this procedure Insert EditingAudio Dubbing For Insert Editing and Audio DubbingYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorMake Connections Select Scenes REW Play IN/OUTAutomatic Editing to VCR Editing cable and the A/V cable44 EN SettingsCharging time varies according to the ambient temperature Date/TimeTBC TBC indicator turns green grey with a camcorder equippedRecording Time BaseRecording does not start No power is suppliedRecording cannot be performed Animation or Time-Lapse is notLens CAP warning indicator may blink when An error number i.e. E03 appearsThat Date/Time setting is carried out Lens CAP warning indicator48EN 3 4 5 y u # $ %Power Switch OFF Video Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ONSpeaker Volume Control VOL Dioptre Adjustment Control50 EN Indications During RecordingIndications Function Tape Counter Tape Running Indicator PlaybackIndications During Playback Rewind/Shuttle Search Pause Audio DubbingUse only the following batteries To prevent damage and prolong service life52 EN To avoid hazardDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Store cassettesTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not To prolong service lifeCleaning The Camcorder About moisture condensationGeneral ConnectorsOptional Accessories OnlyGR-FX12GR-FXM37GR-SX22GR-SX202GR-SXM47GR-SXM57GR-SXM607