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INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH LYT0861-001A

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATIONAutomatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”(factory-preset).

•Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.

•Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation

is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

•“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

•To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “ ” and press the MENU Wheel in

while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not

have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF” and press it.

NOTES:

•When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the

camcorder, demonstration is not available.

•If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration

activated on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder.

*Applicable models only.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read

“PRECAUTIONS” ( pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

EK Printed in Japan

1001MKV

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM58GR-SXM48GR-FXM38GR-SX24GR-FX14

VHS

PAL

625

S-VHS is compatible with

GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24

only

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with

one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be

connected to the camcorder.

AP-V12EG, AP-V11EG or AP-V10EG

•Battery Pack

BN-V11U

(GR-SXM48/FXM38/SX24/

FX14)

BN-V20U

(GR-SXM58)

•Cable Adapter

•PC Connection Cable

(GR-SXM58 only)

•Shoulder Strap

•CD-ROM

(GR-SXM58 only)

•Lens Cap

•Power Cord •A/V (Audio/Video)

Cable

•S-Video Cable

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/

SX24 only)

•AC Adapter

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United

Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your

home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then

obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or

consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical

approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the

fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove

the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid

possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the

mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then

follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal

coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal

identifications of your plug, connect as follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THISUNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS

•To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

•When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long

period of time, it is recommended that you

disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

Cassettes marked and can be used used with this camcorder.

However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with cassettes marked .

*GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

NOTES:

•The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the

main unit.

•The rating information and safety caution of the

AC Adapter are on its bottom.

CAUTIONS

•This camcorder is designed to be used with

PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be

used for playback with a television of a different

standard. However, live recording and LCD

monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible

anywhere.

•Use the JVC BN-V11U**/V12U/V20U/V400U

battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply

power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use

the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be

necessary to accommodate different designs of

AC outlets in different countries.)

* Applicable models only.

**GR-SXM48/FXM38/SX24/FX14 only.

CAUTIONS

To avoid electric

shock or damage to

the unit, first firmly

insert the small end

of the power cord

into the AC Adapter

until it is no longer

wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the

power cord into an AC outlet.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

•The Crossed Out Dust Bin

Mark on the battery pack

indicates that the product

complies with Directives

91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

•Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)

battery pack must be

recycled or disposed of

properly.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all

sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower

vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but,

like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is

to be assured.

DOread the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DOensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DOconsult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

DObe careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’Tcontinue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’Tremove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’Tleave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is

designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the

equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need

to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’Tuse equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the

requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’Tlisten to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’Tobstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’Tuse makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the

instructions.

DON’Tallow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case

— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

INDEXA

AC Adapter.................................................................pg. 6

Animation Recording................................................pg. 21

Auto Date Record.................................................... pg. 19

Auto Focus...............................................................pg. 18

Auto Shut Off........................................................... pg. 11

Battery Pack.........................................................pg. 6, 26

Blue Filter Effect...................................................... pg. 24

Brighten The Image................................................. pg. 18

Brighten The LCD Monitor....................................... pg. 11

Cassette Adapter..................................................... pg. 16

Charge Marker...........................................................pg. 6

Charging The Battery Pack........................................pg. 6

Classic Film Effect....................................................pg. 24

Clean The Camcorder..............................................pg. 27

Connection To a VCR/TV.........................................pg. 15

Connection To A PC.................................................pg. 16

Counter Memory......................................................pg. 14

Darken The Image................................................... pg. 18

Darken The LCD Monitor.........................................pg. 11

Date/Time Display....................................................pg. 19

Date/Time Settings.....................................................pg. 7

Demonstration Mode............................................pg. 1, 22

Digital Effects...........................................................pg. 24

Digital Zoom.............................................................pg. 20

Dioptre Adjustment.....................................................pg. 8

Electronic Fog Filter Mode.......................................pg. 24

Erase Protection........................................................pg. 8

Exposure Control.....................................................pg. 18

Fade-In/Out..............................................................pg. 23

Fast-Forward Tape...................................................pg. 11

5-Second Recording Mode......................................pg. 12

Grip Adjustment......................................................... pg. 8

High Speed Shutter Mode........................................pg. 24

Instant Titles.............................................................pg. 19

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications..............pg. 9, 10, 17

Load A Tape...............................................................pg. 8

Manual Focus.......................................................... pg. 18

Menu Screen....................................................pg. 18 – 22

Monotone Effect.......................................................pg. 24

Mosaic Effect........................................................... pg. 24

ND Effect Mode........................................................pg. 24

Nega/Posi Mode...................................................... pg. 24

Night-Scope.............................................................pg. 23

Picture Stabiliser......................................................pg. 12

Playback.................................................................. pg. 11

Playback Special Effects..........................................pg. 14

Programme AE with Special Effects........................pg. 24

Provided Accessories................................................ pg. 2

Quick Review...........................................................pg. 13

Recording, Advanced Features..........................pg. 23, 24

Recording, Start/Stop...............................................pg. 11

Recording Format (S-VHS/S-VHS ET)....................pg. 20

Recording Mode.......................................................pg. 20

Record-Standby.......................................................pg. 11

Red Filter Effect.......................................................pg. 24

Retake......................................................................pg. 13

Rewind The Tape.....................................................pg. 11

Self-Recording......................................................... pg. 11

Sepia Mode..............................................................pg. 24

Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................pg. 8

Snapshot During Playback.......................................pg. 12

Snapshot..................................................................pg. 12

Solarisation Effect....................................................pg. 24

Specifications...........................................................pg. 28

Sports Mode.............................................................pg. 24

Still Playback............................................................pg. 11

Stretch Effect...........................................................pg. 24

Strobe Effect............................................................pg. 24

Super LoLux (S.LX)................................................. pg. 19

Super VHS Expansion Technology..........................pg. 20

Tape Counter...........................................................pg. 14

Tape Dubbing...........................................................pg. 15

Tape Length Setting.................................................pg. 21

Tele Macro...............................................................pg. 21

Time Base Corrector............................................... pg. 14

Time-Lapse Shooting...............................................pg. 21

Tracking...................................................................pg. 14

Tripod Mounting.........................................................pg. 8

Twilight Mode...........................................................pg. 24

Unload A Tape............................................................pg. 8

Video Echo Effect.....................................................pg. 24

Video Light...............................................................pg. 13

Viewfinder Adjustment...............................................pg. 8

White Balance Adjustment.......................................pg. 19

Wide Mode...............................................................pg. 20

Wipe-In/Out..............................................................pg. 23

Zooming...................................................................pg. 13

GETTING STARTED

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Battery pack

Power Switch

To DC IN

connector

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1)Hook the end of the battery pack to the

camcorder and push the battery in until it locks

in place.

•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong

position, a malfunction may occur.

2)Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the

AC Adapter to the DC IN connector , then

connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

3)Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The

CHARGE lamp blinks to indicate charging

has started.

4)When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but

stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC

Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC

Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

...slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the

battery pack.

Battery pack

BN-V11U*

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U** (optional)

BN-V400U (optional)

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.

approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

* GR-SXM48/FXM38/SX24/FX14 only.

**Provided with GR-SXM58 only.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY

PACK”.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor

2 When using GR-SX24/FX14

( ):when the video light is on

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

Battery pack

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

(optional)

BN-V20U

(optional)

BN-V400U

(optional)

Viewfinder on

95 100

(50) (50)

95 100

(50) (50)

150 165

(85) (90)

360 385

(205) (210)

LCD monitor on

(45)

135

(75)

315

(190)

USING AC POWER

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step

2) and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”).

•The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 V.

ATTENTION

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned

off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder

malfunction.

REFRESH:

Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before

recharging or storing it for a long period of time,

otherwise the battery performance will be reduced.

1)Perform steps 1) through 3) of “CHARGING

THE BATTERY PACK”.

2)Press REFRESH for over 2 seconds. The

REFRESH lamp blinks to indicate

discharging has started.

3)When discharging is finished, charging

automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp

blinks.

Charge marker helps you remember

whether the battery pack has been

charged or not. Two colours are provided

(red and black)—you choose which one

means charged and which means

discharged.

•During charging or discharging, the camcorder

cannot be operated.

•Charging and discharging is not possible if the

wrong type of battery is used.

•When charging the battery pack for the first time

or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp

may not light. Remove the battery pack from

the camcorder, then try charging again.

•If a fully-charged battery’s operation time remains

extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please

purchase a new one.

•Perform charging where the temperature is

between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal

temperature range for charging. If the environment

is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

•Charging time varies according to the ambient

temperature and the status of the battery pack.

•Since the AC Adapter processes electricity

internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to

use it only in well-ventilated areas.

•The following operation stops charging or

discharging:

•Set the Power Switch to “ ”, “ ” or “ ”.

•Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC Adapter’s power cord from the

AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

•Using the optional AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/

Charger, you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/

V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder.

However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

•To avoid interference with reception, do not use

the AC Adapter near a radio.

•Recording time is reduced significantly when

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly or the LCD monitor* is used

repeatedly.

•Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

*Applicable models only.

Date/Time Settings

1) Set the Power Switch to “ ”.

2) Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

•You can select the language (ENGLISH or

RUSSIAN) of messages in menu screens

( pg. 18, 22 “MENU LANG.” in SYSTEM

MENU).

3) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select

“

TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display

SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel to

select “

NEXT” and press it to display the next

page.

4) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DATE/

TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu

appears.

5) To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME”

(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel to

select the desired item, and press it. When the

setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel

until the correct setting appears and then

press it. The setting stops blinking.

6) When none of these settings (“YEAR”,

“MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the

MENU Wheel to select “EXIT”, and press it.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight

bar on “

RETURN”.

7) Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu

Screen.

•To display the date and time in the camcorder’s

display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME

DISP. ( pg. 19) in CAMERA MENU.

•The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the

built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an

authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the

date/time as necessary before you start shooting.

DATE/TIME

24-hour indication

Grip Adjustment

1) Separate the Velcro strip.

2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and

Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the Velcro strip.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1) Open the LCD monitor fully*. Slide EJECT

until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,

make sure the label is facing outward.

appears when a cassette is loaded.

3)Press the Close button to close the cassette

holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD

monitor*.

•Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is

still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor*.

•Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

•The cassette holder cannot be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode or detached from

the power source.

* Applicable models only.

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the tripod mounting socket . Then

tighten the screw.

CAUTION

When using a tripod, be

sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilise

the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the

unit caused by falling

over, do not use a

small-sized tripod.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet , then fold it

back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the

procedure to attach the other end of the strap to

the other eyelet , making sure the strap is not

twisted. Adjust the length.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1) Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”.

2) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

PAUSE

180°180°

Cassette holder

Gear

Turn to

take up

slack.

Cassette

holder

Erase

Protection tab

–

+180°180°90°90°CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

Eyepiece

During shooting

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

Keep the lens

cap attached to

the camcorder.

Cassette holder

Turn the gear to

take up slack.

Erase

protection tab

LCD monitor

(applicable models only)

Video light

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/

SX24 only)

Microphone

During Recording During Playback

Viewfinder

Speaker

(applicable models only)

 pg. 25 for Warning Indications .

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

•MENU Wheel [–, +]................................  pg. 18

•BRIGHT Wheel [–, +]*1........................... pg. 11

•TRACKING Wheel [–, +]........................  pg. 14

•Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]*2........... pg. 12

•5-Second Recording Button

[5 SEC. REC]*3...................................... pg. 12

•Power Zoom Lever [T/W].......................  pg. 13

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*1........... pg. 11

•Picture Stabiliser Button

[P.STABILIZER]..................................... pg. 12

•Time Base Corrector Button [TBC]........  pg. 14

S-Video Output Connectors [S]*2............. pg. 15

Audio Output Connector [A].....................  pg. 15

Video Output Connector [V].....................  pg. 15

Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE]............................... pg. 6

DC IN Connector.......................................  pg. 6

Digital Connector [DIGITAL]*4

Recording Start/Stop Button..................... pg. 11

Power Switch [ , OFF, , ]...........  pg. 11

Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]*5........................ pg. 13

Stop Button [STOP].................................. pg. 11

•Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]......  pg. 13

•Quick Review Button [ R] ................. pg. 13

•Rewind Button [R]................................... pg. 11

Play/Pause Button.................................... pg. 11

•Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F].....  pg. 13

•Fast-Forward Button [F].......................... pg. 11

CHARGE Lamp.........................................  pg. 6

REFRESH Lamp.......................................  pg. 6

•Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE]...........  pg. 23

•Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M]...................................  pg. 14

Programme AE Button [P.AE].................. pg. 24

Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT].............  pg. 24

NIGHT-SCOPE Button*2.......................... pg. 23

REFRESH Button......................................  pg. 6

EJECT Switch............................................  pg. 8

Shoulder Strap Eyelets..............................  pg. 8

Battery Pack Mount...................................  pg. 6

Close Button..............................................  pg. 8

Dioptre Adjustment Control........................  pg. 8

Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

Grip Strap..................................................  pg. 8

Tripod Mounting Socket............................. pg. 8

Tape Remaining Time.............................. pg. 21

Recording Mode Indicator.......................  pg. 20

•Digital Effect Indicator............................ pg. 24

•Programme AE Indicator.......................  pg. 24

•Night-Scope Indicator*2.......................... pg. 23

•Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator................  pg. 23

Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*2....... pg. 20

Tape Length Indicator.............................. pg. 21

Zoom Indicator Bar..................................  pg. 13

Zoom Level Indicator

Approximate Zoom Ratio

Recording Indicator.................................. pg. 11

Digital Effect Indicator.............................. pg. 24

•Programme AE Indicator.......................  pg. 24

•Night-Scope Indicator*2.......................... pg. 23

Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator..................  pg. 23

Picture Stabiliser Indicator.......................  pg. 12

•Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator....  pg. 21

•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator*3.................. pg. 12

Bright Level Indicator*1............................. pg. 11

Instant Title Display.................................  pg. 19

Date/Time Display...................................  pg. 19

Focus Indicator........................................  pg. 18

Exposure Control Level Counter.............  pg. 18

White Balance Mode Indicator................. pg. 19

S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording

Indicator*2................................................ pg. 20

Record-Standby Mode Indicator............... pg. 11

: Cassette Indicator.............................  pg. 8

TBC Indicator........................................... pg. 14

Playback Special Effect Indicator*2.......... pg. 14

Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*2... pg. 20

Tape Counter........................................... pg. 14

Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP)..........  pg. 20

Tape Running Indicator

:Playback

:Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

:Rewind/Shuttle Search

6:Pause

Tracking Indicator.................................... pg. 14

•BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator*1............ pg. 11

•VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator*1.... pg. 11

*1Applicable models only.

*2GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

*3GR-FXM38/FX14 only.

*4GR-SXM58 only.

*5GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

RECORDING

Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE

LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU.

( pg. 18 – 22, “MENU SETTINGS”)

1Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch

to “ ” or “ ”.

Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure

the LCD monitor* is closed and locked.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor*: Make

sure the LCD monitor* is fully open.

The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode

and “PAUSE” is displayed.

•If you tilt the LCD monitor* upward to 180

degrees, the viewfinder switches back on and the

monitored image can be viewed both on the LCD

monitor* and in the viewfinder, so the personyou

shoot can view himself/herself.

2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button .

appears while recording is in progress.

•To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button . The camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor*,

rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level

indiator on the display moves and the

appropriate brightness is reached.

* Applicable models only.

**GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

PLAYBACK

1Load a tape ( pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A

Cassette”).

2Set the Power Switch to “ ”. To start

playback, press

/6 .

To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press

/6 . To stop playback, press 5 . Press

to rewind, or

to fast-forward the tape.

High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is

possible by pressing

during

playback (holding

down during

playback continues search until released). To

resume normal playback, press

/6 .

For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK

•The camcorder shuts off automatically after about

5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop mode.

To turn on again, set the Power Switch to

“OFF”, then to “”, “ ” or “ ”.

•When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “ ” or

“” and the LCD monitor* is opened at an

angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor*

switches on and the viewfinder switches off

automatically to save power.

•The playback picture can be viewed in the

viewfinder (with the LCD monitor* shut), on the

LCD monitor* or on a connected TV ( pg. 15,

“Connections To A TV/VCR”).

•To remove the indications,  pg. 21, DISPLAY or

OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU.

•To control the speaker volume*, slide VOL.

towards “+” to turn up, or towards “–” to turn

down. While shooting, sound is not heard from

the speaker*.

•If TBC ( pg. 14) is engaged during Still

Playback, noise bars will not appear (GR-SXM58/

SXM48/SX24 only).

* Applicable models only.

BASIC FEATURES

Snapshot (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

You can record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

1)Perform step 1 of “RECORDING” ( pg. 11).

2)Press SNAPSHOT .

•There is a momentary camera shutter-type

blackout together with the sound effect of a

shutter closing.

•Snapshot is also available during playback.

However, the shutter sound is not heard.

Picture Stabiliser

To compensate for unstable images caused by

camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

1) Press P. STABILIZER . appears.

2) To switch off the Picture Stabiliser, press

P. STABILIZER . disappears.

•Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in

certain conditions including excessive hand

shake.

• appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be

used.

•This function cannot be activated during the

“Night-Scope”, “CLASSIC FILM”, “STROBE” and

“VIDEO ECHO” modes ( pg. 24, “Digital

Effects”).

5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

(GR-FXM38/FX14 only)

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick

scene transitions like those seen in TV

programmes.

1)Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.

2)During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC .

5S appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

3)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording starts, and after 5-second recording

is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–

Standby mode automatically.

4)To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC.

REC again so that 5S disappears.

•Fade/Wipe ( pg. 23) cannot be activated by

pressing 5SEC. REC .

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry

extends the maximum magnification offered by

optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

•Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T” to

zoom in, or “W” to zoom out.

•The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever ,

the quicker the zoom action.

•Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.

In this case, set the zoom while in Record–

Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus

( pg. 18, FOCUS in CAMERA MENU), then

zoom in or out in Record mode.

•The zoom level indicator - moves during

zoom. Once the zoom level indiator -

reaches the top, all magnification from that point

is through digital processing.

•When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image

may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set

“D.ZOOM” ( pg. 20) to “OFF” in SYSTEM

MENU.

•Digital zoom cannot be used when the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode ( pg. 24, “Digital Effects”) is

activated.

Video Light (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too

dim.

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF :Turns off the light.

AUTO:Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on

the subject.

ON :Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

•It is recommended to set M.W.B. ( pg. 19) to

in CAMERA MENU when you use the video

light.

•Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink

if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder

may turn off automatically when you turn on the

video light, or when you start recording with the

video light turned on.

•When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

light may keep turning on and off. Set LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON to ON or OFF as required.

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode

is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While

the “Twilight” mode is engaged, the light will not

activate. ( pg. 24, “Programme AE with

Special Effects”)

DANGER

•The video light can become

extremely hot.

Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or objects.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

Quick Review

To check the end of the last recording.

1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–

Standby mode.

2)Press

and release quickly.

Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and

played back automatically, then pauses in

Record–Standby mode for the next shot.

•Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This

is normal.

Retake

To re-record certain segments.

1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–

Standby mode.

2)Press and hold either RETAKE or to reach

the start point for new recording. Pressing

forwards the tape and pressing

reverses it.

3)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start recording.

•Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Retake. This is

normal.

Tracking

Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during

playback. To activate Manual Tracking:

1)Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx.

2 seconds. “MT” appears.

2)Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the

noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING

Wheel for approx. 2 seconds or set the Power

Switch to “OFF” and then “ ” again. “AT”

blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication

disappears.

•When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and

“AT” appears.

•Manual Tracking may not work with tapes

recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to

deliver a stable picture even with old tapes.

To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC

during playback for more than 1 second. When the

TBC mode is activated, “TBC” is displayed.

•The “TBC” indicator turns green (grey with a

camcorder equipped with a black/white

viewfinder) while TBC is working, and white while

TBC is not operative.

•TBC does not work during Still Playback and

Shuttle Search ( pg. 11).

•It may take a few seconds before TBC actually

starts working.

•The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is

activated or deactivated at the edit-in/-out points

or when normal playback resumes after Still

Playback or Shuttle Search ( pg. 11).

•If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is

set to on, turn off TBC.

Counter Memory

Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment.

1)Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than

1 second. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.

2)Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second.

“M” appears.

3)After recording or playback, press 5 , then

. The tape automatically stops at or close

to 0:00:00.

4)Press

/6 to start playback.

•The counter memory functions in the Fast-

Forward and Rewind modes.

•To disable the counter memory function, press

COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so that

“M” disappears.

Playback Special Effects

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

Allows you to add creative effects to the playback

image. ( pg. 24, “Digital Effects”)

1)Activate “TBC” and Auto “Tracking”.

2)Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired

mode appears.

•To cancel the effect, select “OFF”.

•NEGA POSI, MOSAIC and STRETCH are not

available.

•Playback Special Effects do not work during

Shuttle Search ( pg. 11).

•The selected effect mode cannot be changed

during Still Playback ( pg. 11).

Connections To A TV/VCR

1)Make sure all units are turned off.

2)Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If using

both TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to

the TV input.

3)Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input

mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

•Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.

•Be sure to adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

•If you have a TV or speakers that are not

specially shielded, do not place the speakers

adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the

camcorder playback picture.

•If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector, use the

provided Cable Adapter.

•The S-Video cable connection can improve the

dubbed picture quality. If your TV/VCR has a

21-pin connector, use a commercially available

cable adapter with an S-Video connector

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only).

Tape Dubbing

1)Connect the camcorder and the VCR

( “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the Power

Switch to “ ”, turn on the VCR’s power,

and insert the appropriate cassettes in the

camcorder and the VCR. Engage the VCR’s

AUX and Record-Pause modes.

2)Press

/6 to find a spot just before the edit-

in point. Once it is reached, press

/6 again.

3)Press

/6 and engage the VCR’s Record

mode.

4)Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and

press

/6 .

•Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

White to

Audio

Output

Yellow to

Video Output

Connector cover

S-Video cable

To S-Video

Output

A/V cable

VCR

To S-Video

Input

Yellow to

Video Input

White to

Audio Input

Using The Cassette Adapter(optional)

Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video

cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/

VHS VCR.

1)Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install

one “AA (R6)” size battery, then reattach the

cover.

2)Slide the latch to open the compartment door,

then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

3)Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and

play the tape back.

4)Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds.

Do not attempt to force the adapter open. Then,

insert your finger in the hole, and push up and

remove the cassette.

•During tape loading and unloading, do not touch

the reels for safety and tape protection.

•Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode

cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR.

Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with

the S-VHS function.

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

•During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars

may appear on the screen.

•To record on a VCR using a compact cassette

and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording

safety hole with adhesive tape.

Connection To A Personal Computer

(GR-SXM58 only)

You can transfer image data from the camcorder to

a PC using Digital Photo Navigator. When

connecting to your PC, refer to the instruction

manuals of the PC and Setup Guide for the

provided software.

•Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.

When connecting to a Macintosh

. . .

The optional KEYSPAN USA-19 USB PDA

Adapter is required.

•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

•Keyspan is a trademark of InnoSys Inc.

Compartment Door

Recording

Safety Hole

Battery Cover

Reels

Hole

Sliding Latch