JVC GR-SXM235, GR-SXM535

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Main EN INSTRUCTIONS GR-SXM535 GR-SXM235 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. Dear Customer, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Page 2 1 3 4 Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK To Detach The Battery Pack . . . During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated. Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. USING AC POWER The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. For other notes, pg. 42. ATTENTION: (cont.) Shoulder Strap Attachment CAUTION: Tripod Mounting Grip Adjustment Date/Time Settings Set the Power Switch to . The power lamp comes on. For other notes, pg. 42 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE/TIME and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen. NOTE: Recording Format Setting (cont.) Set the Power Switch to . The power lamp comes on. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. If a VHS cassette is loaded . . . NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS Recording Mode Setting The tape remaining time ( Tape Length Setting pg. 14) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. Loading/Unloading A Cassette Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Basic Recording Power Switch Position Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Page Basic Features Zooming: Picture Stabilizer: 5Sec. Rec (5-Sec. Recording) Video Light Quick Review: Retake: DANGER Advanced Features Snapshot Night-Alive ANIGHT AUTO 1 NIGHT 10X* 2NIGHT 60X* Page Program AE With Special Effects Advanced Features (cont.) SPORTS ND : ND EFFECT Digital Effects Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Normal Screen Set the Power Switch to . Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting. reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN. CAMERA MENU SYSTEM MENU MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS SYSTEM MENU (cont.) Page Advanced Features (cont.) Animation 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 . Exposure Control 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. To return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 4. Advanced Features (cont.) AUTO FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation Basic Playback LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment: Speaker Volume Control: Still Playback: Shuttle Search: Features Tracking: For other notes, pg. 42 TBC (Time Base Corrector): Counter Memory Function: Page Basic Connections Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Installing The Batteries To End Zoom . . . Also refer to pg. 26. Animation And Time-Lapse Animation Time-Lapse USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure. After step 5, Retake ( Audio Dubbing TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING OTHER I T E M S N O T E S DETAILS INDEX Term s Page Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts INDEX Indications Indications During Recording 34 5 Warning Indications Indications During Playback 0 9 + 2 8 3 5 1 4 76 CAUTIONS Video Light DANGER: General Battery Precautions Battery Packs Main Unit About moisture condensation . . . Serious malfunctioning LCD Monitor CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance 1 2 3 SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Page GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA 1 2 3 1 2 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 EN