JVC GR-SXM760A specifications Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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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. 60 – 63) and familiarize 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 64 – 66 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

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

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

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

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

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 Power Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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

However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “ ”.

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Contents GR-SXM760A Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Zoom Zoom out Picture Stabiliser pg Digital Hyper Zoom pgTBC Time Base Corrector pg How to Attach The Core Filter Charge Marker PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery PackOpen the LCD monitor fully Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalLoading/Unloading a Cassette Date/Time Settings Repeat for other date settings10 EN Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting Set depending on your preferenceS-VHS Setting Menu Recording Format SettingS-VHS ET Setting Menu If a VHS cassette is loadedRegular VHS VCR Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHSRecordingPlayback Shoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor 14 ENShooting While Watching The Viewfinder To Stop RecordingLCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER Indications Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Press Snapshot Mode SelectionStill Image Storage EN17 Feature Picture Mode Setting 18 ENSnapshot Mode Selection SnapshotSnapshot Recording If you press during Record-Standby mode20 EN Zoom Feature Picture StabiliserSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Press P. STABILIZER. appearsTo remove the still image you have checked Instant Delete Feature Quick Review for scenes recorded onto a tape22 EN Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Fades in/out to a black screen 24 ENFade/Wipe Effects Programme AE With Special Effects Captures faster action than Sports modeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionIf you select Jlip ID no Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen AppearsIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, M.W.B. or DATE/ Time Rotate the Select Wheel until the desired numberMenu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select WheelMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button 28 EN Date/Time Insert Instant Titles30 EN AnimationTime-Lapse 32 EN Exposure ControlManual Focus FocusingAuto Focus Manual White Balance Operation White Balance Adjustment34 EN To Return To Automatic White BalanceVideo Playback Basic Playback Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 36 ENGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Video Playback Cassette AdapterUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable 38 ENUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable Basic Connections Tape Dubbing40 EN C. Playback Basic PlaybackDuring transfer of the still image, the camcorder’s Close the software, then switch off the camcorderConnection To a Windows PC If you select Slide Show Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment42 EN Slide-show will start pgNever remove the power supply unit at this stage Menu Screen Explanations44 EN IndexProtect To remove ProtectDelete To quit the Delete Mode46 EN Index Case of SelectButtons 48 ENFunctions Installing The Batteries Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated50 EN Insert EditingAudio Dubbing For Insert Editing and Audio DubbingSET REMOTE/VCR Code 52 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit VCR Recording deckConnect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorMake Connections 54 EN Select ScenesAutomatic Editing to VCR Editing cable and the audio/video cablePress Play to find the scene of interest 56 ENPlayback Zoom While holding down SHIFT, press Left, Right Up and DownTroubleshooting When the System Select Switch is set to Video 58 ENWhen the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C ShootingIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 60 ENControls ConnectorsIndicators Other Parts62 EN Picture Stabiliser Indicator .................... pgRecord-Standby Mode Indicator .......... pg Indications During RecordingDisplayed during Insert Editing IndicatorIndications During Playback Tape Counter pgUse only the following batteries To prevent damage and prolong service life64 EN To avoid hazardDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Store cassettes66 EN Optional Accessories GR-SXM760A