JVC GR-FX11, GR-FXM16, GR-FXM161, GR-SX21, GR-SX41, GR-SXM26, GR-SXM46 ()

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PLAYBACK

Connections

These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

A/V cable

(provided)

Yellow to Video

Output

TV

VCR

Connector cover*

To TV or VCR

Yellow to VIDEO

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

Connector cover*

S-Video cable

(provided)

To S-Video Output

A/V cable

(provided)

White to AUDIO

(L/MONO) VCR

TV

To -IN

White to

Audio Output

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video

signal

Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable.

To TV or VCR

White to Audio Output

White to AUDIO

(L/MONO)

Cable Adapter**

Set to CVBS

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

**Commercially available (provided with GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only).

To S-VIDEO INTo S-Video Output

Yellow to

VIDEO in

TV

To TV or VCR

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal

(GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)

Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable and S-Video cable.

Yellow:

not connected

Set to Y/C

Cable Adapter (provided)

Yellow:

not connected

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

Connector cover*

VCR

White to

AUDIO in

S-Video cable

(provided)

C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type)

connectors (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)

Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable and S-Video cable.

Yellow to

Video Output

White to

Audio Output

A/V cable

(provided)

When the S-Video cable is

not used.

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Contents

Main EN COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS GR-SXM46 GR-SXM26 GR-SX41 GR-SX21 GR-FXM16 GR-FXM161 GR-FX11 ENGLISH 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 12 3 3. 2. 1. 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 1 2 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal (cont.) 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). (cont.) 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) (cont.) 2 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) (cont.) 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 Page 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 () [ 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 Page A B 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 Page (cont.) 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] (cont.) 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. 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT 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 * 42 3 Warning Indications Indications During Playback 9 8 + 2 7 3 5 1 4 6 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 1 2 3 SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Page Page EN