JVC GR-SX950 SPECIFICATIONS

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AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16U

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz

Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption : 23 W

Output

Charge : DC 8.5 V , 1.3 A

VTR : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A

Charging system : Constant current, peak

detection, timer controlled

Dimensions : 125 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm

(4-15/16" x 1-11/16" x

2-11/16")

Weight : Approx. 270 g (0.6 lbs)

Cassette Adapter C-P7U

Dimensions : 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

104 (D) mm

(7-7/16" x 1" x 4-1/8")

Weight : Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)

Accessory : “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1

Optional Accessories

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

•Battery Charger BH-VC10U

•Audio/Video Cable

•S-Video Cable QAM0004-004

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U

•Compact S-VHS ( ) Cassettes ST-C-40/

30/20

•Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes TC-40/30/20

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Format : VHS NTSC standard

Power source : DC 6.0 V

Power consumption

Light off : 3.6 W

Light on : 6.6 W

Signal system : NTSC-type

Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording

Color : Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS standard

Cassette : / cassette

Tape speed

SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)

EP : 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

Recording time (max.)

SP : 40 minutes

EP : 120 minutes (with TC-40)

Operating

temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C

(–4°F to 122°F)

Weight : Approx. 730 g (1.6 lbs)

Dimensions : 198 (W) x 119 (H) x

91 (D) mm (7-13/16" x

4-11/16" x 3-5/8")

(with the viewfinder fully

tilted downward)

Pickup : 1/4" format CCD

Lens : F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm,

16:1 power zoom lens with

auto iris and macro control,

filter diameter 40.5 mm

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with

0.55" color LCD

White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

Connectors

JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

jack (compatible with

RC-5325 plug)

Video : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,

analog output

(via Video output connector)

Audio : –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output

(via Audio output connector)

S-Video :Y:1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analog

output

C:0.29 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analog

output

Some accessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details

on accessories and their availability.

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise

indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

Contents

Main EN COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS GR-SX950 ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom. Warning on lithium battery (for clock operation) WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Page 5. Ventilation 6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: INSTALLATION 1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources USE 1. Accessories 2. Product and Cart Combination 3. Water and Moisture 4. Object and Liquid Entry QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 1 2 3 Z 1 MAJOR FEATURES Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 20) Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 22) Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 18) Super VHS-ET (Z pg. 13) TBC (Time Base Corrector) (Z pg. 32) Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Charge Marker ATTENTION: ATTENTION: USING THE BATTERY PACK USING AC POWER USING A CAR BATTERY Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal (cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette 12-hour indication with AM or PM Menu Screen 1 Date/Time Settings Set the Power Switch to PRO.. The power lamp comes on. pg. 26). Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen. Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. Menu Screen The tape remaining time ( (cont.) 2 If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . . 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. NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS 2 3 1 4 Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment CAUTION: Tripod Mounting Basic Recording Power Switch Position VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 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 Fade/Wipe Effects Advanced Features FADER MOSAIC (Fader) SHUTTER (Wipe) Program AE With Special Effects Advanced Features (cont.) Only one mode can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe ( pg. 21) is used in the Sepia mode. Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Normal Screen (ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) Set the Power Switch to PRO.. Menu access depends on the function you select. Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Page Advanced Features (cont.) 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. Animation Time-Lapse Animation 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: The Power Switch is set to PRO.. 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 To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . pg. 22) is activated. White balance cannot be used when Sepia Manual White Balance Operation Basic Playback Still Playback: Shuttle Search: Features Tracking: TBC (Time Base Corrector): Counter Memory Function: Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Connections B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors Basic Connections Tape Dubbing USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Batteries Animation and Time-Lapse Animation Time-Lapse Also refer to page 27. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) After step 5, Retake ( Insert Editing Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform this procedure. Audio Dubbing 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 * 53 42 Warning Indications Indications Function Indications During Playback 8 T CAUTIONS INFORMATION Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F.) The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes Main Unit TERMS Page Page AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16U Cassette Adapter C-P7U SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder ESPAOL A Alimentacin no CARGA DE LA BATERIA GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA 1 2 1 2 3 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer: Dont service it yourself. JVC WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90