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JVC GR-SXM25 Programme AE With Special Effects, Advanced Features (cont.)

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SEPIA

SPORTS

ND EFFECT

TWILIGHT

S1/2000

NEGA/POSI

FOG

P.AE

:SEPIA

:SEPIA

P.AE

ND:

FG:

OFF

ND

FG

OFF

(No indication)

Programme AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting

effects is press P.AE.

1

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

2

SELECT MODE

Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on

the left.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains. The

mode is activated.

NOTES:

●

Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (

Z

pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode.

●

The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

●

In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture

colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

Display

P.AE Button

After 2 sec.

Power Switch

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Contents

Main COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH GR-SXM25 Super VHS Dear Customer, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Warning on lithium cell battery (for clock operation and remote control unit) CAUTIONS: The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. CONTENTS MAJOR FEATURES A B Power This camcorders 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) No function is available without power supply. Use only the specified power supply. USING AC POWER USING A CAR BATTERY (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal SWITCH OFF POWER See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Date/Time Settings SET DATE SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION pg. 22). (cont.) Tape Length Setting The tape remaining time ( SET TAPE LENGTH pg. 13) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Recording Playback OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE (cont.) Recording Format Setting SET RECORDING FORMAT Tapes recorded in S-VHS mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR. 4 2 3 Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting CAUTION: Basic Recording You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Viewfinder Adjustment ( Grip Adjustment ( Recording Format Setting ( LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE For other notes, refer to pg. 13. START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING Journalistic Shooting OPEN LCD MONITOR TILT LCD MONITOR Brightness Control ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Basic Features Zooming Quick Review Retake Basic Features (cont.) Picture Stabilizer 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) Fade/Wipe Advanced Features ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE With the Electronic fog filter mode ( START OR END RECORDING Programme 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. 19) is used in the Sepia mode. SEPIA SPORTS ND:ND EFFECT FG:FOG TWILIGHT Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Insert ACCESS DATE/TIME DISP. MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded. Instant Titles ACCESS TITLE MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MENU Button Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears. Turn the Power Switch to PRO.. Menu access depends on the function you select. Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled. Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) Exposure Control ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2. ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE ADJUST EXPOSURE Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS Z ACCESS FOCUS MENU ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS White Balance Adjustment ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT White balance cannot be used when Sepia ( SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . Manual White Balance Operation SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING To Change The Tint For Recording . . . pg. 29). Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SET INTERVAL TIME START DELAYED RECORDING To Cancel Self-Timer . . . Animation The Power Switch is set to PRO.. The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. SET RECORDING TIME START RECORDING Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Features Speaker Volume Control ADJUST VOLUME If you want to turn up the volume . . . Features (cont.) Still Playback During playback, press and hold REW ( Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. Shuttle Search Cassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter INSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Connections Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable and S-Video cable. C. * When connecting the cables, open this cover. Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable. Basic Connections CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SUPPLY POWER Installing The Battery Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse Self-Timer Also refer to pgs. 32 and 33. Animation Time-Lapse Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCR You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. SELECT SCENES START SOURCE PLAYBACK REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE REGISTER END OF SCENE REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARE SOURCE TAPE ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE MODE BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING END AUTOMATIC EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. After step 5, Retake ( FIND EDIT-OUT POINT RESET COUNTER Audio Dubbing ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBING NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK OTHER INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts INDEX Indications 5 $ % CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions Battery Packs Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F). The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it. SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EG