JVC GR-SXM720 It is recommended that you, AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with

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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. 48 – 51) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 52 – 53 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with:

AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V16U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V16U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING:

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

Warning on lithium battery (for clock operation)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom.

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Contents GR-SXM720 AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with It is recommended that youEN3 InformationImportant Product Safety Instructions If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way EN5To avoid personal injury Using the battery pack To remove the battery packMajor Features EN7 Cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorderCharge Marker PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery PackGetting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal10 EN Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen Date/Time SettingsEN11 EN Getting Started Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting Loading/Unloading a Cassette EN13S-VHS Setting Menu Recording Format SettingS-VHS ET Setting Menu VHS VCR with Sqpb Function EN15RecordingPlayback Regular VHS VCRAdjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 16 ENEN17 Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Shooting While Watching LCD Monitor Basic RecordingShooting While Watching Viewfinder To Stop RecordingInterface Shooting EN19Journalistic Shooting LCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER IndicationsZoom EN Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Zoom OutTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewEN21 To re-record certain segmentsTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Basic FeaturesFeature Video Light Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredSnapshot EN23Fade/Wipe Effects Fades in/out to a black screenEN25 Nega Posi modeProgram AE With Special Effects 26 EN Recording Advanced FeaturesUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN27 Menu Screen Available Using The Select WheelMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen ExplanationsAdvanced Features 28 ENEN29 Date/Time InsertInstant Titles 30 EN AnimationTime-Lapse EN3132 EN Exposure ControlAuto Focus FocusingEN33 Manual FocusTo Return To Automatic White Balance 34 ENManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingPlayback Basic Playback EN35Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Playback Features36 EN Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsUsing The Cassette Adapter EN37 Cassette Adapter VHS PlaypakPlayback Connections When connecting the cables, open this cover38 EN Tape Dubbing Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pgBasic Connections EN39Buttons 40 ENFunctions Press Play to find the scene of interest Playback ZoomEN41 To End ZoomInsert Editing Using the Remote Control Unit42 EN For Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingEN43 Animation Feature Animation and Time-Lapse44 EN Time-LapseEN45 Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use 46 EN EN47 Index Controls, Connectors And Indicators 48ENEN49 Indications During Recording 50 ENIndex IndicationsEN51 IndicatorIndications During Playback Displayed during Insert EditingTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries EN53 54 EN TermsEN55 Carga DE LA Bateria 56 ENAlimentación USO DE LA BateriaPara extraer la batería Deslice Battery Release y extraiga la bateríaUtilización de la batería 58 EN For Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A EN59GR-SXM720