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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.
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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
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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