JVC GR-SXM47 It is recommended that you, Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom

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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. 41 – 45) and

familiarise yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They

contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 38 – 40 before use.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord- ance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

WARNING:

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

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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 Adapter are on its bottom.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or

 

damage to the unit, first

 

firmly insert the small end of

 

the power cord into the AC

 

Adapter until it is no longer

 

wobbly, and then plug the

 

larger end of the power cord

 

into an AC outlet.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.

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Cassettes marked “ ” and “ ” can be used with this camcorder.

However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with

cassettes marked “ ”.

*GR-SXM47/SX22 only.

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Contents GR-SXM47 GR-SX22 GR-FXM37 GR-FX12 It is recommended that you Connection to the mains supply in the United KingdomEN3 Do not block the ventilation holesShoulder Strap Core Filter x Power Cord Battery PackAC Adapter AP-V10EG Lens Cap Cable Adapter EN5 How To Attach The Core FilterHow To Attach The Lens Cap To Detach The Battery Pack Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery packApproximate recording time unit min Perform of Charging the Battery Pack pgEN7 Use the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustrationTripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentRotate Menu to select Date/Time SettingsComes on Recording Format Setting 10 ENRegular VHS VCR EN11RecordingPlayback Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN13To Stop Recording 14 ENShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Models equipped with LCD monitor onlyEN15 SELF-RECORDING models equipped with LCD monitor only16 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards W ZoomFor the next shot EN175Sec. Rec 5-Sec. Recording Basic Features Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the lightFades in/out to a black screen Recording Advanced Features EN19Fade/Wipe Effects 20 EN Program AE With Special EffectsDigital Effects EN21If you select Jlip ID no EN Recording Advanced FeaturesUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles pg Refer to Focusing pgAdjustment This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recordingSystem Menu Advanced Features24 EN Date/Time Insert Instant TitlesTime-Lapse Set REC Time and 2 of Animation aboveEN27 Set the Power Switch to Press MENU. The Menu Screen appearsExposure Control Patterns that are regularly repeated Focusing28 EN EN29 White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation Press Menu again to close the Menu ScreenRotate Bright towards + to brighten, or towards to darken Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch to30 EN Playback Features EN31 Use the provided Cable Adapter If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connectorBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing CamcorderTape Dubbing Power supply instead of the battery pack pgBasic Connections EN3334 EN Cassette Adapter optionalAs necessary before you start shooting When the Power Switch is set to or and the LCD monitor isViewfinder switches off automatically to save power models Equipped with LCD monitor onlyRecording does not start No power is suppliedRecording cannot be performed Animation or Time-Lapse is notLens CAP warning indicator may blink when An error number i.e. E03 appearsThat Date/Time setting is carried out Lens CAP warning indicator38 EN Use only the following batteryTo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazardEN39 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not To prolong service lifeCleaning The Camcorder About moisture condensationEN41 42EN 3 4 5 t y @ # $ %EN43 Indications 44 ENIndications During Recording EN45 TBC Indicator Recording Format Indicator S/S-ETIndications During Playback 46 EN Memo EN47 Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited