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GR-SZ3000
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTIONS
INDEX
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
MAJOR FEATURES
REMEMBER
Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 22)
The Logical Choice
The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR*
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 18, 19)
Program Manager (Z pg. 18 29)
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER
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2
Using the battery pack 1
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
DETACH BATTERY PACK
USING THE BATTERY PACK
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
(cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
SWITCH OFF POWER
See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
OPEN COVER
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Date/Time Setting
SET DATE/TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
pg. 26).
(cont.)
Tape Length Setting
The tape remaining time (
SET TAPE LENGTH
pg. 14) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
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Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
ADJUST LENGTH
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
Basic Features
Basic Features (cont.)
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Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe (
pg. 23) is used in the Sepia mode.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
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Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
Focus Lock
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
ADJUST FOCUS
To nearer subject
To farther subject . . .
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Advanced Features (cont.)
Picture Stabilizer
ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes
When shooting dark or dim subjects
Fade/Wipe
pg. 19).
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE
B
START RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.) Wide
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
To recall a title, press SET again.
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
Instant Titles
Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
To display the characters you have set Instant Titles (
Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert
DISPLAY
SELECT DISPLAY
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
AUTO DATE RECORD
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
No indication (Auto) MWB
MWB
ADJUST FOCUS
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
MAKE SETTING
If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer, Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .
If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .
MENU
pg. 21).
Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
SET INTERVAL TIME
START DELAYED RECORDING
To Release Self-Timer . . .
Animation
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
SET RECORDING TIME
START RECORDING
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
Basic Connections
When the S-VIDEO cable is not used.
B. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal
C. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors
C: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/ or A/V input (RCA type) connectors
Use the A/V cable and S-VIDEO cable.
D: Connection to a TV with NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)
Use the A/V cable and cable adapter.
SET Y/C/CVBS SWITCH
Basic Playback
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections (
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Features
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
VCR
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
START EDITING
Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
pg. 42).
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE THE VCR
CONNECT TO . . .
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR.
OR
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
REGISTER END OF SCENE
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
MAKE CORRECTIONS
ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE
If you performed step 1
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
on page 39 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Installing The Battery
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.)
After step 5, Retake (
Insert Editing
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
END AUDIO DUBBING
NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):
USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
CLEAN LENS
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
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Viewfinder
Viewfinder Indications
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Indicators
Other Parts
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Terms
CAUTIONS
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Ranges
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
CAUTIONS
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
SPECIFICATIONS
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CAMERA
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AUDIO
GR-SZ3000
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
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