JVC GR-SXM720 specifications EN47

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EN47

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

During recording, the indications do not appear.

Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear (pg. 19).

The tape will not eject.

The battery pack is running low.

 

If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT

 

Switch does not function.

 

 

Some functions are not available.

The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

 

Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible

 

to use.

 

 

Vertical white lines appear when

This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

shooting a very bright object.

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the

 

camcorder.

 

 

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in

Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

the camcorder.

 

 

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be

 

hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power

 

Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

 

 

Colored bright spots appear all over

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots

 

of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the

 

LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are not

 

recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the

 

unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

 

 

The indicators and the picture color

This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD

on the LCD monitor are not clear.

monitor is pressed.

 

 

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and

Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a

the lens have become dirty (ex.

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

fingerprints).

and it won’t come out easily.

 

 

The picture is blurred in the Quick

This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise

Review or Retake mode.

may be present while recording in the SP mode (pg. 12).

 

 

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power

 

source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again.

 

If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult

 

your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

The image is out of focus.

The diopter needs to be adjusted (pg. 16).

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus (pg. 33).

 

 

The date and time displays

If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

disappear.

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make

 

sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting

 

the power source.

 

 

The wrong date and time are

If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (pg. 11),

displayed/recorded.

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

 

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the lens cover is open, the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks.

The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the lens cover.

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Contents GR-SXM720 It is recommended that you AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used withInformation EN3Important Product Safety Instructions If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way EN5To avoid personal injury To remove the battery pack Using the battery packCassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder Major Features EN7Charge Marker PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Using a CAR BatteryGetting 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 EN13 Loading/Unloading a CassetteS-VHS Setting Menu Recording Format SettingS-VHS ET Setting Menu Regular VHS VCR EN15RecordingPlayback VHS VCR with Sqpb Function16 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewabilityEN17 Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting To Stop Recording Basic RecordingShooting While Watching Viewfinder Shooting While Watching LCD MonitorLCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER Indications EN19Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingZoom Out EN Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer ZoomTo re-record certain segments Feature Quick ReviewEN21 To check the end of the last recordingSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Basic FeaturesFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimEN23 SnapshotFades in/out to a black screen Fade/Wipe EffectsEN25 Nega Posi modeProgram AE With Special Effects 26 EN Recording Advanced FeaturesUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Menu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select WheelMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button EN2728 EN Advanced FeaturesEN29 Date/Time InsertInstant Titles Animation 30 ENEN31 Time-LapseExposure Control 32 ENManual Focus FocusingEN33 Auto FocusTo Change The Tint For Recording 34 ENManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceEN35 Playback Basic PlaybackYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Playback Features36 EN Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Playback Connections When connecting the cables, open this cover38 EN EN39 Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pgBasic Connections Tape DubbingButtons 40 ENFunctions To End Zoom Playback ZoomEN41 Press Play to find the scene of interestInsert Editing Using the Remote Control Unit42 EN For Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingEN43 Time-Lapse Feature Animation and Time-Lapse44 EN AnimationEN45 Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use 46 EN EN47 48EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsEN49 Indications 50 ENIndex Indications During RecordingDisplayed during Insert Editing IndicatorIndications During Playback EN51To avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries EN53 Terms 54 ENEN55 USO DE LA Bateria 56 ENAlimentación Carga DE LA BateriaPara extraer la batería Deslice Battery Release y extraiga la bateríaUtilización de la batería For Servicing Only in U.S.A 58 ENEN59 Warranty Only in U.S.AGR-SXM720