Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.

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Recording Mode Setting

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Select Wheel

SP/EP Recording

Mode Button

Power Switch

Set depending on your preference.

1 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/ EP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times the recording time.

NOTE:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

 

 

MENU Button

 

Viewfinder

 

 

SP

T 3 0

Tape length indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording mode

 

 

 

indicator

 

Display

 

T EL E MACRO

OF F

 

TAPE

L ENGTH

T 3 0

Menu Screen

4RE TURN

 

 

 

TAPE L ENGTH

TAPE LENGTH

T 2 0

 

 

Setting Menu

T 3 0

 

 

 

T 3 5

 

 

 

T 4 0

 

 

 

EX I T

 

 

 

T EL E MACRO

OF F

 

TAPE

L ENGTH

T 4 0

 

4RE TURN

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.

1

2 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the correct tape length setting. T20=20 minutes of recording time, T30=30 minutes, T35=35 minutes, and T40=40 minutes (in SP).

•To return to the previous setting, rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

4 Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (pg. 16) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

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JVC GR-SXM520 specifications EN Getting Started, Recording Mode Setting, Tape Length Setting

GR-SXM520 specifications

The JVC GR-SXM520 is a compact yet versatile camcorder designed for both novice and experienced videographers looking for a reliable tool to capture high-quality video footage. This device combines a range of features, technologies, and characteristics that make it stand out in its category.

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The camcorder is equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD display that allows users to easily frame their shots and navigate through various settings. The display is bright and clear, providing an excellent preview of the recorded footage. Additionally, the GR-SXM520 comes with an array of user-friendly controls, making it easy to adjust settings on the fly.

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