JVC GR-SXM25 manual Journalistic Shooting, Interface Shooting, Brightness Control

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Journalistic Shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results.

1 OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

2 TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

Interface Shooting

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.

1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD 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.

2 START RECORDING

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.

RECORDING

Self-recording NOTE:

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

Brightness Control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT Dial.

1 ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “+”.

If you want to darken the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “–”.

BRIGHT Dial

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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 Getting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalDate/Time Settings Tape Length Setting EN Getting StartedCont RecordingPlayback Loading/Unloading a CassetteOFF Allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette Recording Format SettingFirst set the Power Switch to PRO.. Press Menu SET Recording FormatGrip Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Start Shooting Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Load a CassetteRecording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Press Display ButtonRecording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control Zoom Out EN Recording Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T ZoomTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewPress P. STABILIZER. appears Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. RecordingStart or END Recording Recording Advanced Features EN19Fade/Wipe Modeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYPress P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsColours of a picture are reversed Display ModeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionRecording 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 Allows you to set the current date and time pg When set to OFF, allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHSTally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closedEND Adjustment of Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure Adjust ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingRecording Auto FocusEND Adjustment of Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus Adjust FocusTo Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment SET Function ParametersTo Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation SET Manual White BalanceSET Interval Time Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationStop Playback Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackTracking Playback FeaturesSpeaker Volume Control Adjust VolumeFeature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchUsing The Cassette Adapter EN37 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable When connecting the cables, open this coverPlayback Connections Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableTape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsRM-V700U optional Functions Buttons Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025Time-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer AnimationYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing Using the Remote Control UnitSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRPrepare Camcorder Make ConnectionsJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal VCR Other than Type orAt the bottom of the screen Select ScenesStart Source Playback Register END of SceneEND Automatic Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape Begin Automatic EditingInsert Editing EN Using the Remote Control UnitAudio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Playback picture is blurred or No power is suppliedRecording does not start Playback pictureSome functions are not available An error number i.e. E03 appearsDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not eject50EN Battery Release Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingSpeaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer Button # MENU/DISPLAY Button $ Counter Reset/Memory ButtonIndications IndexDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To avoid hazardAfter Use To prolong service lifeCleaning The Camcorder To protect the unit, do notConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral GR-SXM25