JVC GR-SXM81A, GR-SX52ED, GR-SX51A, GR-SXM75ED, GR-SXM82ED 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. 54 – 57) 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 49 – 51 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

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

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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

However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “ ”.

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Contents Instructions Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Major Features How to Attach The Core Filter Charge Marker PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery PackGetting Started Date/Time Settings DATE/TIME Menu10 EN Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting Set depending on your preferenceLoading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Format Setting 12 ENRecordingPlayback Regular VHS VCR14 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingRotate the Select Wheel Bright until Switches off the camcorder16 EN To Stop RecordingLCD MONITOR*/VIEWFINDER Indications SXM82ED/SXM75ED/SXM72ED/SXM62ED onlyInterface Shooting GR-SXM91A SXM81A/SXM71A/SXM61A/SXM92ED Zoom Feature Picture Stabiliser18 EN Zoom OutTo re-record certain segments Feature Quick ReviewTo check the end of the last recording 20 EN Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredSet the Power Switch to Auto or PRO Fades in/out to a black screen 22 ENFade/Wipe Effects Programme AE With Special Effects Captures faster action than Sports modeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionIf you select Jlip ID no Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen AppearsIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, M.W.B. or DATE/ Time 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 Date/Time Insert Instant Titles28 EN AnimationTime-Lapse 30 EN Exposure ControlManual Focus FocusingAuto Focus Manual White Balance Operation White Balance Adjustment32 EN To Return To Automatic White BalancePlayback Basic Playback Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect 34 ENGR-SXM91A/SXM81A/SX51A/ SXM92ED/SXM82ED/SX52ED only Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsCover Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install oneCassette Adapter Slide the latch to open the adapter compartmentUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cableBasic Connections Tape DubbingButtons 38 ENFunctions EN39 40 EN Installing The BatteriesInstalling The Battery RM-V700U, optionalTo End Zoom Press Play to find the scene of interestWhile holding down SHIFT, press Left, Right Up and Down 42 EN Insert EditingAudio Dubbing For Insert Editing and Audio DubbingSET REMOTE/VCR Code 44 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit VCR Recording deckConnect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorMake Connections 46 EN Select ScenesAutomatic Editing to VCR Animation Feature Animation and Time-Lapse48 EN Time-LapseTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries 50 EN To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not To prolong service lifeCleaning The Camcorder About moisture condensation52 EN Lens Cover Warning indicator An error number i.e. E03 appearsReview or Retake mode During recording, the indications do not appear54 EN Counter Reset/Memory Button Dioptre Adjustment Control pgVideo Light Switch pg Power Switch56 EN Indications During Recording6 7 Indications During Playback58 EN Optional Accessories Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited