JVC GR-SXM25 manual Basic Recording, Power Switch Position, Load a Cassette, Start Shooting

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12ENRECORDING

BasicRecording

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

NOTE:

EJECT Switch

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power lamp

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●Power (☞ pg. 4)

●Tape Length Setting (☞ pg. 8)

●Recording Format Setting (☞ pg. 10)

●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 11)

●Viewfinder Adjustment (☞ pg. 11)

1 LOAD A CASSETTE

First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

2 ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

3 START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“ ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

Power Switch Position

According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:

AUTO

(Full Auto mode):

PRO.

(PRO. mode):

POWER OFF:

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus. If you want more creative capabilities than full auto recording, try this mode.

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

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Contents GR-SXM25 It is recommended that you MarkedCrossed Out Dust Bin Major Features Contents EN3 Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal Getting StartedDate/Time Settings Tape Length Setting EN Getting StartedCont Loading/Unloading a Cassette RecordingPlaybackRecording Format Setting First set the Power Switch to PRO.. Press MenuSET Recording Format OFF Allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS cassetteGrip Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Power Switch Position Basic RecordingLoad a Cassette Start ShootingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Stop RecordingPress Display Button RecordingRecording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control EN Recording Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutFeature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingBasic Features Feature Picture StabilizerFeature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording Press P. STABILIZER. appearsRecording Advanced Features EN19 Fade/WipeModeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Start or END RecordingAdvanced Features Select ModeProgramme AE With Special Effects Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftDisplay Mode Nega Posi modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversedRecording Advanced Features Date/Time InsertPress the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Access Title Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations When set to OFF, allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Allows you to set the current date and time pgAccess Exposure Menu Access Manual ExposureAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureFocusing RecordingAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess Focus Menu Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusWhite Balance Adjustment Access White Balance AdjustmentSET Function Parameters To Return To Automatic White BalanceEnter Setting Manual White Balance OperationSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingSelf-Timer Access INT. Time MenuStart Delayed Recording SET Interval TimeAnimation Time-LapsePlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-Forward the tapePlay Back Stop PlaybackPlayback Features Speaker Volume ControlAdjust Volume TrackingPlayback Features Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionUsing The Cassette Adapter EN37 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter When connecting the cables, open this cover Playback ConnectionsUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cableBasic Connections Tape DubbingInstalling The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 RM-V700U optional Functions ButtonsFeature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapseUsing the Remote Control Unit SET REMOTE/VCR CodeOperate VCR You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections JVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause TerminalVCR Other than Type or Prepare CamcorderSelect Scenes Start Source PlaybackRegister END of Scene At the bottom of the screenAutomatic Editing to VCR Prepare Source TapeBegin Automatic Editing END Automatic EditingEN Using the Remote Control Unit Insert EditingAudio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing No power is supplied Recording does not startPlayback picture Playback picture is blurred orAn error number i.e. E03 appears During recording, the indications do not appearTape will not eject Some functions are not available50EN Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close Ring Speaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer Button# MENU/DISPLAY Button $ Counter Reset/Memory Button Battery Release SwitchIndex IndicationsFor safety, do not Avoid using the unitTo avoid hazard During useTo prolong service life Cleaning The CamcorderTo protect the unit, do not After UseConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral GR-SXM25