JVC GR-SX210A, GR-SX21EA, GR-SXM260A, GR-SXM26EA, GR-SXM460A, GR-SXM46EA SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Format :S-VHS/VHS PAL standard

Power source :DC 6.0 V

Power consumption

LCD monitor* off, viewfinder on : 4.2 W (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA)

3.7 W (GR-SX210A/SX21EA)

LCD monitor* on, viewfinder off : 4.6 W (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA)

LCD monitor* on, viewfinder on : 5.2 W (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA)

Video light* :3.0 W

*GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only.

Signal system : PAL-type

Video recording system

Luminance :FM recording

Colour :Converted sub-carrier direct recording

Conforms to VHS standard

Cassette : / cassette

Tape speed

SP :23.39 mm/sec.

LP :11.70 mm/sec.

Recording time (max.)

SP :60 minutes

LP :120 minutes (with EC-60 cassette)

Operating temperature :0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity :35% to 80%

Storage temperature :–20°C to 50°C

Weight :Approx. 980 g (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA)

Approx. 970 g (GR-SXM260A/SXM26EA)

Approx. 830 g (GR-SX210A/SX21EA)

Dimensions (W x H x D) :198 mm x 119 mm x 99 mm (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/

SXM26EA)

198 mm x 119 mm x 91 mm (GR-SX210A/SX21EA)

(with the LCD monitor* closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted

downward)

*GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only.

Pickup :1/4" format CCD

Lens :F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and

macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm

Viewfinder :Electronic viewfinder with 0.5" black/white CRT

White balance adjustment :Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD monitor : 3" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

(GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA)

2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

(GR-SXM260A/SXM26EA)

Speaker :Monaural

(GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/

SXM46EA/SXM26EA only)

(GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/

SXM46EA/SXM26EA only)

Contents

Main EN COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS GR-SXM460A GR-SXM260A GR-SX210A GR-SXM46EA GR-SXM26EA GR-SX21EA ENGLISH CONTENTS 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 CAUTIONS: ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN AUSTRALIA, RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO: IN NEW ZEALAND, MAJOR FEATURES NOTES about Automatic Demonstration PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 12 3 3. 2. 1. 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 1 2 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 Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only) Basic Recording Power Switch Position JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) INTERFACE SHOOTING (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA 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 (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only) Snapshot (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA 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 Page 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 LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only): Speaker Volume Control (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only): Still Playback: Shuttle Search: Features (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Connections VCR TV VCR To TV or VCR Basic Connections Tape Dubbing 10 ) @ $ ! # % ^& *( 2 3 4 6 8 1 3 5 7 9 ! # % & 2 4 6 8 0 @ $ ^ A (cont.) Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional) Installing The Batteries (RM-V716U , provided with GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) only) (cont.) Insert Editing If Programme AE ( After step 5, Retake ( Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure. Audio Dubbing 3 1 6 789` 4 2 5 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 3 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. 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT Animation and Time-Lapse Animation Time-Lapse Also refer to pgs. 28 and 29. 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 1 2 3 4 5 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 ( 34 Warning Indications Indications During Playback 0 9 + 2 83 65 1 4 7 SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16A/AS/EA Cassette Adapter C-P7U Optional Accessories EN