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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Dear Customer,
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom.
CAUTIONS:
MAJOR FEATURES
Integrated Auto Light ( pg. 20) Programme AE with Special Effects ( pg. 23)
Super VHS-ET ( pg. 12)
Picture Stabiliser ( pg. 18)
TBC (Time Base Corrector) ( pg. 34)
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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
(cont.)
24-hour indication
Menu Screen 1
Menu Screen 2
Date/Time Settings
Set the Power Switch to PRO.. The power lamp comes on.
pg. 27).
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.
(cont.)
Tape length indicator
The tape remaining time (
TAPE LENGTH
Select Wheel Power Switch
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Normal Screen
Power Switch
2
(cont.)
Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.
pg. 10).
Recording Format Setting
NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET
Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS
(cont.)
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
Shoulder Strap Attachment
CAUTION:
Tripod Mounting
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
Basic Recording
Power Switch Position
INTERFACE SHOOTING (GR-SXM91A/ SXM81A/SXM71A/SXM61A/SXM92ED/ SXM82ED/SXM75ED/SXM72ED/SXM62ED only)
LCD MONITOR*/VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS
Basic Features
Zooming
Picture Stabiliser
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
Snapshot (GR-SXM91A/SXM81A/ SX51A/SXM92ED/SXM82ED/SX52ED only)
Fade/Wipe Effects
Advanced Features
FADER
pg. 23).
MOSAIC (Fader)
Programme 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
Normal Screen
(ex. TITLE LANG.)
(ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)
Set the Power Switch to PRO..
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.
The recording mode is set to SP.
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.
The recording mode is set to SP.
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
Still Playback:
Shuttle Search:
Features
(GR-SXM91A/SXM81A/SX51A/ SXM92ED/SXM82ED/SX52ED only) CLASSIC FILM
MONOTONE
SEPIA
STROBE
Using The Cassette Adapter
Cassette Adapter
Connections
VCR
TV
VCR
To TV or VCR
Basic Connections
Tape Dubbing
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(cont.)
Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional)
Installing The Batteries (RM-V716U or RM-V715U, provided)
SX51A/SXM92ED/SXM82ED/SX52ED only)
(cont.)
Insert Editing
If Programme AE (
After step 5, Retake (
Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure.
Audio Dubbing
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Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
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.
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
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
Point the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor. Press PLAY (
OR
IN/OUT
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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.
Animation and Time-Lapse
Animation
Also refer to pgs. 28 and 29.
Time-Lapse
Video Light
CAUTIONS
Battery Packs
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
CAUTIONS
Cassettes
Main Unit
For Your Maintenance
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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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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Connectors
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16ED
Cassette Adapter C-P7U
Optional Accessories
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