JVC GR-SXM46EA, GR-SXM260A Journalistic Shooting GR-SXM460A, SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only

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NOTES:

●When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only).

●The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

●There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.

●The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

●The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (  pg. 10).

●“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

●If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

●If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during recording), use the Retake function ( pg. 19) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it.

●While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only).

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING (GR-SXM460A/

SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only)

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

INTERFACE SHOOTING (GR-SXM460A/

SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only)

The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinder also switches on.

Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self- recording) and start recording.

During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror.

NOTE:

The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.

LCD MONITOR*/VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

Press DISPLAY for more than 1 second to make the following indications appear/disappear from the

camcorder’s display: cassette warning, tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power indicator and tape

Self-Recordinglength indicator ( pg. 56, 57).

NOTE:

Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone.

* GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only.

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Contents Instructions It is recommended that you Dear CustomerEN3 Major Features How to Attach The Core Filter Charge Marker PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using the Battery PackUsing a CAR Battery To Detach The Battery PackGetting Started DATE/TIME Menu Date/Time SettingsTape Length Setting Recording Mode Setting10 EN Set depending on your preferenceLoading/Unloading a Cassette 12 EN Recording Format SettingRegular VHS VCR RecordingPlayback14 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting Shoulder Strap Attachment16 EN Switches off the camcorderTo Stop Recording Rotate the Select Wheel Bright untilSXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only Journalistic Shooting GR-SXM460AInterface Shooting GR-SXM460A LCD MONITOR*/VIEWFINDER Indications18 EN Feature Picture StabiliserZoom Zoom OutTo re-record certain segments Feature Quick ReviewTo check the end of the last recording Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim20 EN Snapshot GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only Set the Power Switch to Auto or PROFades in/out to a black screen 22 ENFade/Wipe Effects Nega Posi mode Captures faster action than Sports modeProgramme AE With Special Effects High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, M.W.B. or DATE/ Time Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen AppearsIf you select Jlip ID no Rotate the Select Wheel until the desired numberMenu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select WheelMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button 26 EN Instant Titles Date/Time InsertAnimation 28 ENTime-Lapse Exposure Control 30 ENManual Focus FocusingAuto Focus 32 EN White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceDarken Playback Basic PlaybackYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 34 ENGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Cassette Adapter Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install oneCover Slide the latch to open the adapter compartmentUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableTape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsButtons 38 ENFunctions EN39 40 EN Installing The Battery RM-V700U, optionalOpen the battery compartment cover as illustrated Press Play to find the scene of interest Playback Zoom GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA onlyWhile holding down SHIFT, press Left, Right Up and Down To End ZoomInsert Editing 42 ENFor Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit 44 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR Recording deckConnect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorMake Connections Select Scenes 46 ENAutomatic Editing to VCR 48 EN Feature Animation and Time-LapseAnimation Time-LapseTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries 50 EN Cleaning The Camcorder To prolong service lifeTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not About moisture condensation52 EN Review or Retake mode An error number i.e. E03 appearsLens Cover Warning indicator During recording, the indications do not appear54 EN Video Light Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control  pgCounter Reset/Memory Button Power SwitchIndications During Recording 56 ENIndications During Playback 58 EN Optional Accessories GR-SX21EAGR-SXM26EAGR-SXM46EAGR-SX210AGR-SXM260AGR-SXM460A
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