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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-SXM46 GR-SXM26 GR-SX41 GR-SX21 GR-FXM16 GR-FXM161 GR-FX11
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Dear Customer,
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
MAJOR FEATURES
NOTES about Automatic Demonstration
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
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How to Attach The Core Filter
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Charge Marker
ATTENTION:
ATTENTION:
USING THE BATTERY PACK
USING AC POWER
USING A CAR BATTERY
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Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
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24-hour indication
DATE/TIME Menu
GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only.
Date/Time Settings
Set the Power Switch to PRO.. The power lamp comes on.
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.
pg. 27).
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Viewfinder
The tape remaining time (
Tape length indicator
TAPE LENGTH
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Normal Screen
Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.
Recording Format Setting (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)
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Set the Power Switch to PRO.. Press MENU.
to S-VHS ET, then press it. The S-VHS ET Setting Menu appears.
If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . .
to S-VHS, then press it. The S-VHS Setting
NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)
Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)
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VIDEO OUT Menu
Video Out Setting (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ SX41/SX21 only)
Set to PAL or SECAM according to the system of the TV or VCR you will be using.
Set the Power Switch to PRO.. The power lamp comes on.
Tripod Mounting
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Power (
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
To Stop Recording . . .
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ FXM16/FXM161 only)
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor
Basic Recording
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only)
INTERFACE SHOOTING (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only)
LCD MONITOR*/VIEWFINDER INDICA- TIONS
Basic Features
Zooming
Picture Stabilizer
Quick Review
Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal.
Fade/Wipe (
Retake
Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.
Basic Features (cont.)
DANGER
Video Light (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/FXM161 only)
Snapshot (GR-SXM46/SX41 only)
Fade/Wipe Effects
Advanced Features
FADER
pg. 23).
MOSAIC (Fader)
Program AE With Special Effects
Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe (
pg. 22) is used in the Sepia mode.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only.
Normal Screen
(ex. TITLE LANG.)
(ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)
Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button
MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS
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DISPLAY
The selected display can be recorded.
If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting. AUTO DATE
After changing the date.
Instant Titles
The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu.
Date/Time Insert
Advanced Features (cont.) Animation
Before performing the following steps, make sure that:
The Power Switch is set to PRO..
The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.
Time-Lapse
Before performing the following steps, make sure that:
The Power Switch is set to PRO..
The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.
For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.
Exposure Control
Advanced Features (cont.)
When 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.
AUTO FOCUS
MANUAL FOCUS
White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Operation
Advanced Features (cont.)
Basic Playback
LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only):
Speaker Volume Control (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only):
Still Playback:
Shuttle Search:
Features
(GR-SXM46/SX41 only) CLASSIC FILM
MONOTONE
SEPIA
STROBE
Using The Cassette Adapter
Cassette Adapter (optional)
Connections
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Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable.
Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable and S-Video cable.
Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable and S-Video cable.
Basic Connections
Tape Dubbing
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Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional)
Installing The Batteries (RM-V715U, provided with GR-SXM46/SX41 only)
Animation and Time-Lapse
Animation
Also refer to pgs. 28 and 29.
Time-Lapse
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Insert Editing
If Program AE (
After step 5, Retake (
Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure.
Audio Dubbing
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
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SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR
SELECT SCENES
REW
PLAY
IN/OUT
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene (as many as 8).
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene.
There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited tape with certain VCRs.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING
OTHER
INDEX
Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
INDEX
Indications
Indications During Recording
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Warning Indications
Indications During Playback
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CAUTIONS
Battery Packs
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
Cassettes
Main Unit
CAUTIONS
For Your Maintenance
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
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