JVC GR-SXM760A Feature Video Light, To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim

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LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

DANGER

The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects.

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

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FEATURE: Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on.

The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on.

It is recommended to set the white balance

( pg. 34) to when you use the video light.

When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.

NOTES:

●Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.

●When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON.

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode ( pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the “Twilight” mode ( pg. 25) is engaged, the light will not activate.

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Contents GR-SXM760A It is recommended that you Dear CustomerEN3 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 To Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Using a CAR BatteryOpen the LCD monitor fully Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalLoading/Unloading a Cassette Repeat for other date settings Date/Time SettingsSet depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting 10 ENIf a VHS cassette is loaded Recording Format SettingS-VHS ET Setting Menu S-VHS Setting MenuRegular VHS VCR Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHSRecordingPlayback Tripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentTo Stop Recording 14 ENShooting While Watching The Viewfinder Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorLCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER Indications Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Press Snapshot Mode SelectionStill Image Storage EN17 18 EN Feature Picture Mode SettingSnapshot Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot Recording If you press during Record-Standby mode20 EN Press P. STABILIZER. appears Feature Picture StabiliserSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T ZoomTo 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 High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Captures faster action than Sports modeNega Posi mode Programme AE With Special EffectsRotate the Select Wheel until the desired number Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen AppearsIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, M.W.B. or DATE/ Time If you select Jlip ID noMenu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select WheelMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button 28 EN Instant Titles Date/Time InsertAnimation 30 ENTime-Lapse Exposure Control 32 ENManual Focus FocusingAuto Focus To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance Adjustment34 EN Manual White Balance OperationVideo Playback Basic Playback Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 36 ENGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Cassette Adapter Video PlaybackUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable 38 ENUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsC. Playback Basic Playback 40 ENDuring transfer of the still image, the camcorder’s Close the software, then switch off the camcorderConnection To a Windows PC Slide-show will start pg Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment42 EN If you select Slide ShowMenu Screen Explanations Never remove the power supply unit at this stageIndex 44 ENTo remove Protect ProtectDelete To quit the Delete Mode46 EN Case of Select IndexButtons 48 ENFunctions Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated Installing The BatteriesInsert Editing 50 ENFor Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingVCR Recording deck 52 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET REMOTE/VCR CodeConnect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorMake Connections Select Scenes 54 ENEditing cable and the audio/video cable Automatic Editing to VCRWhile holding down SHIFT, press Left, Right Up and Down 56 ENPlayback Zoom Press Play to find the scene of interestTroubleshooting 58 EN When the System Select Switch is set to VideoShooting When the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C60 EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsOther Parts ConnectorsIndicators ControlsIndications During Recording Picture Stabiliser Indicator .................... pgRecord-Standby Mode Indicator .......... pg 62 ENTape Counter pg IndicatorIndications During Playback Displayed during Insert EditingTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service life64 EN Use only the following batteriesStore cassettes For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During use66 EN Optional Accessories GR-SXM760A