JVC GR-SXM527 specifications EN Recording Basic Features, Feature Picture Stabilizer, Zoom Out

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18ENRECORDINGBasicFeatures

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Display

Zoom indicator bar

1 X

Zoom level indicator

Approximate zoom ratio

Picture stabilizer indicator

Power Zoom Lever

P. STABILIZER Button

FEATURE: Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.

Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

■The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

●Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby,

lock the focus by using the manual focus

(☞ pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

●The zoom level indicator ( 5) moves during zoom. Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is through digital processing.

●When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may

suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (☞ pg. 24).

FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer

PURPOSE:

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERATION:

Press P. STABILIZER. “”appears.

■To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

●Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

●The “” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

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Contents GR-SXM527 AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with It is recommended that youEN3 Important Product Safety Instructions To avoid personal injury If the product has been dropped or damaged in any wayUsing the battery pack To remove the battery packMajor Features EN7 Cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorderPower Charging the Battery PackCharge Marker Using a CAR Battery Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery packGetting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal10 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteDate/Time Settings Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu ScreenRecording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingEN Getting Started Recording Format Setting RecordingPlayback 14 ENCont VHS VCR with Sqpb FunctionShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingShooting While Watching Viewfinder Switches off the camcorderBasic Recording Shooting While Watching LCD MonitorJournalistic Shooting Interface ShootingLCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER Indications Zoom EN Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Zoom OutTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewFeature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording To re-record certain segmentsTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Basic FeaturesFeature Video Light Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredRecording Advanced Features EN21 Fade/Wipe EffectsFades in/out to a black screen 22 EN Recording Advanced FeaturesNega Posi mode Program AE With Special EffectsUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen AppearsRotate the Select Wheel until the desired number Menu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Advanced FeaturesMenu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel 24 ENRefer to Animation and Time-Lapse pg VHS ET is preset to OFFRecords in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette pg Refer to Time-Lapse pg26 EN Date/Time InsertInstant Titles Animation Time-Lapse28 EN Exposure ControlManual Focus FocusingAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedManual White Balance Operation Select Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to Auto30 EN Video light or similar type of lighting is usedPlayback Basic Playback EN31Playback Features 32 ENUsing The Cassette Adapter EN33 Cassette Adapter VHS PlaypakWhen connecting the cables, open this cover 34 ENPlayback Connections Basic Connections Tape Dubbing36 EN FunctionsButtons Feature Animation and Time-Lapse SetRelease Using the Remote Control Unit 38 ENInsert Editing Audio Dubbing For Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing40 EN An error number i.e. E03 appears Indicators and the picture colorReview or Retake mode During recording, the indications do not appearIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 42ENBattery Release Switch Video Light SwitchPower Switch Power Lamp ........................................ pgIndications During Recording 44 ENIndex IndicationsIndications During Playback Cassette IndicatorVolume Speaker Volume Displayed during Insert Editing46 EN InformationUse only the following batteries Store cassettes To avoid hazardDuring use Vertically, in their original cases48 EN Terms Cleaning The Camcorder 50 ENAfter Use Operating Temperature Power sourceViewfinder on Video light Signal system WeightCarga DE LA Bateria 52 ENAlimentación USO DE LA BateriaDeslice Battery Release y extraiga la batería Utilización de la bateríaPara extraer la batería 54 EN For Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A Limited WarrantyGR-SXM527