JVC GR-SXM760A specifications

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0530-001A EN

COMPACT

VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM760A

VHS

PAL

625

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 – 3

MAJOR FEATURES

4

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

5

GETTING STARTED

6 – 13

BASIC VIDEO RECORDING

14 – 15

BASIC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) SHOOTING

16 – 18

RECORDING

19 – 34

Basic Features................................. 19

Advanced Features ........................... 24

VIDEO PLAYBACK

35 – 37

Basic Playback ................................ 35

Features ........................................ 36

Using The Cassette Adapter ................ 37

BASIC CONNECTIONS

38 – 39

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ...... 38

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

40 – 47

Basic Playback ................................ 40

Connection ..................................... 41

Advanced Features ........................... 42

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

48 – 56

Insert Editing .................................. 50

Audio Dubbing................................. 51

Random Assemble Editing................... 52

Playback Zoom................................ 56

TROUBLESHOOTING

57 – 59

INDEX

60 – 63

Controls, Connectors And Indicators....... 60

Indications ..................................... 62

CAUTIONS

64 – 66

SPECIFICATIONS

67

Contents

Main INSTRUCTIONS COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM760A 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: The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom. 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 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal (cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette 24-hour indication Menu Screen 1 Date/Time Settings pg. 29). Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen. (cont.) Tape length indicator The tape remaining time ( TAPE LENGTH Viewfinder Tape Length Setting 2 pg. 10). Before performing the following steps, make sure that the recording mode is set to SP ( pg. 10). Set the Power Switch to PRO.. Press MENU. NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS 2 3 1 4 Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment CAUTION: Tripod Mounting BASIC VIDEO RECORDING Power Switch Position JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING INTERFACE SHOOTING LCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS SNAPSHOT Menu SNAPSHOT Button BASIC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING MODE SELECTION To select the Picture Mode, perform steps 2 and 3 of OPERATION on pg. 18. SNAPSHOT, and press it. The SNAPSHOT Menu the appropriate mode among the 4 Snapshot modes ( pg. 17), and press it. Selection is complete. Page BASIC D.S.C. SHOOTING PICTURE Menu Picture Mode Setting The picture modes factory-preset is STANDARD. pg. 41), or transfer them to a VCR connected to the camcorder and record them onto a tape. Snapshot CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SNAPSHOT Menu SNAPSHOT Button SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Basic Features (cont.) SNAPSHOT RECORDING Zooming Picture Stabiliser Basic Features (cont.) Quick Review (for scenes recorded onto a tape) Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal. Quick Review (for still images stored in the built-in memory) To remove the still image you have checked (Instant Delete) . . . DANGER Video Light Fade/Wipe Effects Advanced Features FADER MOSAIC (Fader) SHUTTER (Wipe) Programme AE With Special Effects Only one mode can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe ( pg. 24) 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 (ex. TITLE LANG.) (ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) Press the Select Wheel. The normal screen reappears. Menu access depends on the function you select. 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. The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu. If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting. Date/Time Insert Instant Titles Advanced Features (cont.) Animation Before performing the following steps, make sure that: The System Select Switch is set to VIDEO. The Power Switch is set to PRO.. Time-Lapse Before performing the following steps, make sure that: The System Select Switch is set to VIDEO. The Power Switch is set to PRO.. The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. 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: Speaker Volume Control: Still Playback: Shuttle Search: Features CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter BASIC CONNECTIONS A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors Basic Connections Tape Dubbing Basic Playback Connection To A Windows PC Connection Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack. pg. 46, 47). Windows Advanced Features < (ex. PROTECT) > Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Page Advanced Features (cont.) Index On the Index Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode. Protect To remove Protect . . . On the Protect Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode. Advanced Features (cont.) Delete To select a still image by checking the still images stored in memory . . . To delete all the still images stored in memory at once without checking them . . . To quit the Delete Mode . . . < DELETE EXIT INDEX > 10 ) @ $ ! # % ^& *( 2 3 4 6 8 Installing The Batteries (cont.) Insert Editing If Programme AE ( After step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V716U 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 ( 3 ) or FF ( 2 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. (cont.) TROUBLESHOOTING POWER TROUBLESHOOTING RECORDING TAPE TRANSPORT PLAYBACK When the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO: SHOOTING PLAYBACK When the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C.: INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts INDEX Indications Indications During Recording ) 34 52 Warning Indications Indications During Playback 0 9 + 2 8 3 5 1 4 6 7 CAUTIONS Battery Packs Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes Main Unit CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance 1 2 3 SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16A/AS Cassette Adapter C-P7U Optional Accessories