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JVC GR-SXM530 Specifications
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EN GR-SXM930 GR-SXM530COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONThe rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. Dear Customer, 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES6 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATIONAutomatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). 7 GETTING STARTED2 1 3 4 8 PowerCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKTo Detach The Battery Pack . . . During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated. Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. REFRESH: For other notes, pg. 58 9 USING AC POWERThe provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. For other notes, pg. 58. ATTENTION:Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. USING THE BATTERY PACK 10 (cont.)Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment12-hour indication with AM or PM DATE/TIME Menu 11 Date/Time SettingsRotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page. For other notes, pg. 58Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE/TIME and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen. NOTE: pg. 47).Setting Menu Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded. 12 Recording Format SettingIf a VHS cassette is loaded . . .....rotate the MENU Wheel to select S-VHS ET, then press it. The S-VHS ET Setting Menu If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . .....rotate the MENU Wheel to S-VHS, then press it. The S-VHS Setting Menu appears. In the S-VHS ET Setting Menu, In the S-VHS Setting Menu, If a cassette is not loaded, S-VHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen.When an S-VHS cassette is loaded: S-VHS (cont.) 14 Tape Length SettingThe tape remaining time ( pg. 18) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. Recording Mode Setting 15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette16 Picture Mode Setting (cont.)NOTES: Approximate Number of Storable Images 30 60 Picture Quality Mode FINE STANDARD 17 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING ....................... 18 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK .........................22 26 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder 18 VIDEO RECORDINGPower Switch Position Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor 20 VIDEO RECORDINGZooming: Picture Stabilizer: 21 Quick Review (for scenes recorded onto a tape):Video Light Retake: DANGER 23 For other notes, pg. 5924 (cont.)To TV or VCR TV VCR B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectorsUse optional Video and Audio cables. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors*When connecting the cables, open this cover. Use optional S-Video and Audio cables. TV VCR*When connecting the cables, open this cover. Basic Connections 25 Tape Dubbing26 (cont.)Using The Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) 27 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKSnapshot mode indicator SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel REFRESH Button Stop (5) Button /6) Button 2 Rewind ( During shooting SNAPSHOT Menu 28 D.S.C. RECORDINGMODE SELECTIONTo select the Picture Mode, perform steps 2 through 4 of Picture Mode Setting on pg. 16. STILL IMAGE STORAGETo Delete Unwanted Still Images . . .) Button Play/Pause ( 4 Makes the DSC lamp come on. 29 Quick Review (for still images stored in the built-in memory):30 Normal Playback pg. 24). When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV, it may jitter slightly. You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted. To brighten the LCD monitor, rotate the BRIGHT Wheel towards . To darken the LCD monitor, rotate it towards . Slide Show 31 INDEX Screen01: Index number : Picture mode : Protect icon Selected Image Index PlaybackOn the Index Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode. 32 Protecting ImagesTO PROTECT AN IMAGE TO REMOVE PROTECTION (cont.) 33 Deleting ImagesTO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY TO DELETE ALL IMAGESNOTES: pg. 32) or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally ( pg. 34). pg. 32) cannot be deleted with the above operation. To delete them, remove protection first. pg. 57). CAUTION: 34 Connection To A Windows PCUse the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. pg. 33). Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. (cont.) 35 ADVANCED FEATURESUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................... 49 53 36 Night-Alive (GR-SXM930 only) ANIGHT AUTO 1 NIGHT 10X* 2NIGHT 60X* 37 Fade/Wipe Effects3 FADER MOSAIC (Fader) SHUTTER (Wipe) SLIDE (Wipe) DOOR (Wipe) CORNER (Wipe) WINDOW (Wipe) 38 Program AE With Special EffectsND : ND EFFECT FG : FOG TWILIGHT S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter) (cont.) 39 Digital Effects40 Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentDSC Lamp Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function. To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU, Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting. reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN. Press the MENU Wheel in. The normal screen reappears.Setting Menu (ex. REC MODE) (cont.) 43 SnapshotSNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDINGIf you press during Record-Standby . . . If you press during Recording . . . pg. 33. If a snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode ( pg. 41), the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. 44 Exposure ControlWhen shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject light. To return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 4. To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2. (cont.) 46 White Balance AdjustmentTo Return To Automatic White Balance . . . pg. 39) is activated. White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode ( Manual White Balance OperationTo Change The Tint For Recording . . . In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 45). (cont.)DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded. If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting. After changing the date. After loading a cassette. After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the MENU Wheel. In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded. 47 Instant TitlesThe title is displayed during the VIDEO mode only, and it is recorded only onto the tape. The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu. Date/Time Insert 48 (cont.)AnimationAnimation and Time-Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected. Before performing the following steps, make sure that: VIDEO is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit). The Power Switch is set to . The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. The recording mode is set to SP. For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode. Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. Time-Lapse 50 Installing The Batteries (cont.)To End Zoom . . . Zoom can also be used during still playback. Also refer to pg. 48. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer. 51 Animation And Time-Lapse52 Insert Editing (VIDEO)Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure. After step 5, Retake ( During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard from the speaker. pg. 21) can be performed. Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode. (cont.) 53 Audio DubbingInsert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) 54 REFERENCES55 TROUBLESHOOTING56 TROUBLESHOOTINGRECORDING TAPE TRANSPORT PLAYBACKWhen VIDEO is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit): 57 SHOOTINGPLAYBACKWhen DSC is selected (the DSC Lamp is lit): I T E M S N O T E S 58 DETAILS60 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 62 INDEX Indications Indications During Recording + 64 TERMS66 CAUTIONSVideo Light General Battery Precautions Battery PacksRecharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F.) The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes 67 Main UnitAbout moisture condensation . . . Serious malfunctioning LCD Monitor How To Handle a CD-ROM 68 CAUTIONSFor Your Maintenance1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it. When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely. AC Adapter AP-V10U 69 SPECIFICATIONS70 ESPAOLAlimentacinCARGA DE LA BATERIAPara la extraccin de la batera . . . NOTAS: REFRESCO: Para otras notas, p. 58 71 USO DE ALIMENTACION CON CAATENCION:El tiempo de grabacin es reducido sensiblemente bajo las siguientes condiciones: El modo zoom o modo de espera de grabacin es activado repetidas veces. EL monitor LCD es usado repetidas veces. USO DE LA BATERIA 72 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA (VIDEO)1 2 4 3 1 2 3 4 ALIMENTACION INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO REPRODUCCION FILMACION 73 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA (D.S.C.)1 2 ALIMENTACION REPRODUCCION FILMACION3Utilizacin de la batera Para extraer la batera 74 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear customer: Dont service it yourself. JVC TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722If you ship the product... ACCESSORIES JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. 75 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)76 EN
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* EN EN GR-SXM930 GR-SXM530COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONThe rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. Dear Customer, 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES6 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATIONAutomatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). 7 GETTING STARTED2 1 3 4 8 PowerCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKTo Detach The Battery Pack . . . During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated. Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. REFRESH: For other notes, pg. 58 9 USING AC POWERThe provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. For other notes, pg. 58. ATTENTION:Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. USING THE BATTERY PACK 10 (cont.)Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustmentindication with AM or PM DATE/TIME Menu 11 Date/Time SettingsRotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page. For other notes, pg. 58Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE/TIME and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen. NOTE: pg. 47).Setting Menu Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded. 12 Recording Format SettingIf a VHS cassette is loaded . . ..... rotate the MENU Wheel to select S-VHS ET, then press it. The S-VHS ET Setting Menu If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . ..... rotate the MENU Wheel to S-VHS, then press it. The S-VHS Setting Menu appears. In the S-VHS ET Setting Menu, In the S-VHS Setting Menu, If a cassette is not loaded, S-VHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen.When an S-VHS cassette is loaded: S-VHS (cont.) 14 Tape Length SettingThe tape remaining time ( pg. 18) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. Recording Mode Setting 15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette16 Picture Mode Setting (cont.)NOTES: Approximate Number of Storable Images 30 60 Picture Quality Mode FINE STANDARD 17 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING ....................... 18 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK ......................... 22 26 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder 18 VIDEO RECORDINGPower Switch Position Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor 20 VIDEO RECORDINGZooming: Picture Stabilizer: 21 Quick Review (for scenes recorded onto a tape):Video Light Retake: DANGER 23 For other notes, pg. 5924 (cont.)To TV or VCR TV VCR B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectorsUse optional Video and Audio cables. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors*When connecting the cables, open this cover. Use optional S-Video and Audio cables. TV VCR*When connecting the cables, open this cover. Basic Connections 25 Tape Dubbing26 (cont.)Using The Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) 27 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKSnapshot mode indicator SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel REFRESH Button Stop (5) Button /6) Button 2 Rewind ( During shooting SNAPSHOT Menu 28 D.S.C. RECORDINGMODE SELECTIONTo select the Picture Mode, perform steps 2 through 4 of Picture Mode Setting on pg. 16. STILL IMAGE STORAGETo Delete Unwanted Still Images . . .) Button Play/Pause ( 4 Makes the DSC lamp come on. 29 Quick Review (for still images stored in the built-in memory):30 Normal Playback pg. 24). When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV, it may jitter slightly. You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted. To brighten the LCD monitor, rotate the BRIGHT Wheel towards . To darken the LCD monitor, rotate it towards . Slide Show 31 INDEX Screen01: Index number : Picture mode : Protect icon Selected Image Index PlaybackOn the Index Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode. 32 Protecting ImagesTO PROTECT AN IMAGE TO REMOVE PROTECTION (cont.)< > pg. 57). Protected images ( 33 Deleting ImagesTO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY TO DELETE ALL IMAGESNOTES: pg. 32) or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally ( pg. 34). pg. 32) cannot be deleted with the above operation. To delete them, remove protection first. CAUTION: 34 Connection To A Windows PCUse the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. pg. 33). Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. (cont.) 35 ADVANCED FEATURESUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ................................... 49 53 36 Night-Alive (GR-SXM930 only) ANIGHT AUTO 1 NIGHT 10X* 2NIGHT 60X* 37 Fade/Wipe Effects3 FADER MOSAIC (Fader) SHUTTER (Wipe) SLIDE (Wipe) DOOR (Wipe) CORNER (Wipe) WINDOW (Wipe) 38 Program AE With Special EffectsND : ND EFFECT FG : FOG TWILIGHT S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter) (cont.) 39 Digital Effects40 Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentDSC Lamp Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function. To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU, Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting. reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN. Press the MENU Wheel in. The normal screen reappears.Setting Menu (ex. REC MODE) (cont.) 43 SnapshotSNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDINGIf you press during Record-Standby . . . If you press during Recording . . . pg. 33. If a snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode ( pg. 41), the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. 44 Exposure ControlWhen shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject light. To return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 4. To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2. (cont.) 46 White Balance AdjustmentTo Return To Automatic White Balance . . . pg. 39) is activated. White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode ( Manual White Balance OperationTo Change The Tint For Recording . . . In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 45). (cont.)DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded. If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting. After changing the date. After loading a cassette. After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the MENU Wheel. In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded. 47 Instant TitlesThe title is displayed during the VIDEO mode only, and it is recorded only onto the tape. The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu. Date/Time Insert 48 (cont.)AnimationAnimation and Time-Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected. Before performing the following steps, make sure that: VIDEO is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit). The Power Switch is set to . The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. The recording mode is set to SP. For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode. Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. Time-Lapse 50 Installing The Batteries (cont.)To End Zoom . . . Zoom can also be used during still playback. Also refer to pg. 48. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer. 51 Animation And Time-Lapse52 Insert Editing (VIDEO)Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure. After step 5, Retake ( During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard from the speaker. pg. 21) can be performed. Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode. (cont.) 53 Audio DubbingInsert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) 54 REFERENCES55 TROUBLESHOOTING56 TROUBLESHOOTINGRECORDING TAPE TRANSPORT PLAYBACKWhen VIDEO is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit): 57 SHOOTINGPLAYBACKWhen DSC is selected (the DSC Lamp is lit): I T E M S N O T E S 58 DETAILS60 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 62 INDEX Indications Indications During Recording + 64 TERMS66 CAUTIONSVideo LightRecharging time is based on room temperature of 20 F to 86 C (14 C to 30 Storage .................. 10 F to 104 C (32 C to 40 Operation.............. 0 F to 95 C (50 C to 35 DANGER: General Battery Precautions Battery PacksC (68 F.) The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes 67 Main UnitAbout moisture condensation . . . Serious malfunctioning LCD Monitor How To Handle a CD-ROM 68 CAUTIONSFor Your Maintenance1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it. When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely. AC Adapter AP-V10U 69 SPECIFICATIONS70 ESPAOLAlimentacinCARGA DE LA BATERIAPara la extraccin de la batera . . . NOTAS: REFRESCO: Para otras notas, p. 58 71 USO DE ALIMENTACION CON CAATENCION:El tiempo de grabacin es reducido sensiblemente bajo las siguientes condiciones: El modo zoom o modo de espera de grabacin es activado repetidas veces. EL monitor LCD es usado repetidas veces. USO DE LA BATERIA 2 1 4 72 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA (VIDEO)1 2 1 2 3 4 ALIMENTACION INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO REPRODUCCION FILMACION 73 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA (D.S.C.)1 3 2 1 2 3 4 ALIMENTACION REPRODUCCION FILMACION3Utilizacin de la batera Para extraer la batera 1 Enganche. 74 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear customer: Dont service it yourself. JVC TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722If you ship the product... ACCESSORIES JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. 75 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
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