JVC GR-SX210A, GR-SXM260A, GR-SX21EA, GR-SXM26EA, GR-SXM460A Focusing, Auto Focus, Manual Focus

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Focus detection zone

NOTES:

●If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

●When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( pg. 18). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the

subject. This does not occur with “TELE MACRO” (  pg. 25).

Select Wheel

Power Switch

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Focusing

AUTO FOCUS

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright- ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

*The low-contrast warning “ ” appears

MANUAL FOCUS

Make the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the viewfinder (  pg. 14).

1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “FOCUS” and press it. The FOCUS Menu appears.

4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “MANU”, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears and “” and “” appear. The focus is locked at this point.

5 To focus on a farther subject, rotate the Select Wheel upward. “” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the Select Wheel downward. “” appears and blinks.

6 Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

7 Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen disppears and “ ” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

●To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.

●To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 2.

●Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “” or “ ” will blink.

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Contents Instructions It is recommended that you Dear CustomerEN3 Major Features How to Attach The Core Filter Charging the Battery Pack PowerCharge Marker To Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Using a CAR BatteryGetting Started DATE/TIME Menu Date/Time SettingsSet depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting 10 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette 12 EN Recording Format SettingRegular VHS VCR RecordingPlaybackViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment14 EN Tripod Mounting Shoulder Strap AttachmentRotate the Select Wheel Bright until Switches off the camcorder16 EN To Stop RecordingLCD MONITOR*/VIEWFINDER Indications Journalistic Shooting GR-SXM460ASXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only Interface Shooting GR-SXM460AZoom Out Feature Picture Stabiliser18 EN ZoomTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewTo re-record certain segments 20 EN To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Snapshot GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only Set the Power Switch to Auto or PROFade/Wipe Effects 22 ENFades in/out to a black screen High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Captures faster action than Sports modeNega Posi mode Programme AE With Special EffectsRotate the Select Wheel until the desired number Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen AppearsIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, M.W.B. or DATE/ Time If you select Jlip ID noMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select WheelMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN Instant Titles Date/Time InsertAnimation 28 ENTime-Lapse Exposure Control 30 ENAuto Focus FocusingManual Focus To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance Adjustment32 EN Manual White Balance OperationDarken Playback Basic PlaybackGives recorded scenes a strobe effect 34 ENYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install oneCassette Adapter CoverUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableTape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsFunctions 38 ENButtons EN39 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated Installing The Battery RM-V700U, optional40 EN To End Zoom Playback Zoom GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA onlyPress Play to find the scene of interest While holding down SHIFT, press Left, Right Up and DownInsert Editing 42 ENFor Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingVCR Recording deck 44 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET REMOTE/VCR CodeMake Connections Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorConnect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Select Scenes 46 ENAutomatic Editing to VCR Time-Lapse Feature Animation and Time-Lapse48 EN AnimationUse only the following batteries To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard 50 EN About moisture condensation To prolong service lifeCleaning The Camcorder To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not52 EN During recording, the indications do not appear An error number i.e. E03 appearsReview or Retake mode Lens Cover Warning indicator54 EN Power Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control  pgVideo Light Switch Counter Reset/Memory ButtonIndications During Recording 56 ENIndications During Playback 58 EN Optional Accessories GR-SX21EAGR-SXM26EAGR-SXM46EAGR-SX210AGR-SXM260AGR-SXM460A
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