Page 2 - PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
2 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • Battery Pack BN-V11U(GR-SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A/SXM180A/SX140A)BN-V20U(GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA) • PC Connection Cable (GR-SXM78EA/SXM780Aonly) • Shoulder Strap • CD-ROM (GR-SXM78EA/SXM780A only) • Lens Cap • Power Cord • A/V (Audio/Video) Cable • Remote Control Unit RM-V715U(GR-S...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PRECAUTIONS; CAUTIONS
3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNIT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE. CAUTIONS • If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter, shut it downand unplug it immediately. Continue using thecamcorder or AC adapter under these...
Page 4 - ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES; AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE,
4 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient spaceon 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 ...
Page 5 - INDEX
5 INDEX A AC Adapter ................................................................. pg. 6Animation Recording .......................................... pg. 21, 25Audio Dubbing ......................................................... pg. 25Auto Date Record ...........................................
Page 6 - GETTING STARTED; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; USING THE BATTERY PACK; USING AC POWER; ATTENTION
6 GETTING STARTED Hook on. Push in. BATTERY RELEASE Switch Battery pack Power Switch To DC INconnector To AC outlet AC Adapter CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1) Hook the end of the battery pack to thecamcorder and push the battery in until it locksin place. • If the battery pack is attached in the wrong ...
Page 8 - CAUTION; Shoulder Strap Attachment
8 t i t i 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 3 . Refasten the Velcro strip. Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1) Open ...
Page 9 - CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS; During Recording; Warning Indications; LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
9 $ # % & ) q w e t r * ( 1 2 0 9 ! @ p Q 6 78 5 ^ E Psf ad TUO R YI W i y 1 R 4 B 2 2E 4 51 R 5 0 C 4 M /I . M I 2 GC 1 I S NSHO 2 NP 1 T N . S G 0 N – – R 1 I VP A G HA –T H SU – U T S –L S RE – A – 2 E –T E 0 C – I 1 T x – O 1 6 N : – S4 T + M – 5 4 0 W – : 0 2B 1 + 8 1 X 79 0 ! @ $ % # 8 * &...
Page 11 - RECORDING; Shooting while using the viewfinder; PLAYBACK; For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK
11 RECORDING Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET), TAPELENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU.( pg. 18 – 21, “MENU SETTINGS”) 1 Remove 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 monito...
Page 12 - BASIC FEATURES; Snapshot
12 BASIC FEATURES Snapshot (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/ SXM480A/SXM280A only) You can record still images that look likephotographs onto a tape. 1) Perform step 1 of “RECORDING” ( pg. 11). 2) Press SNAPSHOT 2 . • There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of ash...
Page 13 - OFF; Quick Review
13 Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitryextends the maximum magnification offered byoptical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.• Slide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards “ T ” to zoom in, or “ W ” to zoom out. • The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3 , the quicker the ...
Page 16 - When connecting to a Macintosh
16 Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C videocassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/VHS VCR. 1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, installone “AA (R6)” size battery, then reattach thecover. 2) Slide the latch to open the compartment door,then insert the c...
Page 17 - INSTRUCTIONS
17 INSTRUCTIONS $ # % & ) q w e t r * ( 1 2 0 9 ! @ p Q 6 78 5 ^ E Psf ad TUO R YI W i y 1 R 4 B 2 2E 4 51 R 5 0 C 4 M /I . M I 2 GC 1 I S NSHO 2 NP 1 T N . S G 0 N – – R 1 I VP A G HA –T H SU – U T S –L S RE – A – 2 E –T E 0 C – I 1 T x – O 1 6 N : – S4 T + M – 5 4 0 W – : 0 2B 1 + 8 1 X 79 0 !...
Page 18 - MENU SETTINGS; CAMERA MENU
18 3 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desiredsetting. 4 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on“ 4 RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The normal screen reappears. MENU SETTINGS 1 Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”. 2...
Page 20 - SYSTEM MENU; REC MODE
20 SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed whilerecording. REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode. “LP” (LongPlay) is more economical, providing twice therecording time.• If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred atthe switching point. D....
Page 22 - ADVANCED FEATURES
22 ADVANCED FEATURES Night-Scope (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/ SXM480A/SXM280A only) Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter thanthey would be under good natural lighting. 1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ”. 2) Press NIGHT-SCOPE e repeatedly until the desired mode appears. A NIGHT AUTO: The s...
Page 23 - CLASSIC FILM
23 Programme AE With Special Effects 1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”. 2) Press P.AE q repeatedly until the desired mode appears. • To cancel the effect, press P.AE q repeatedly until “OFF” appears. • Only one mode can be engaged at a time.• In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture col...
Page 24 - USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
24 Buttons E Infrared beam transmittingwindow R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons T PLAY Button Y REW Button U STOP Button I INSERT Button O REC TIME Button ANIM. Button P START/STOP Button a FF Button s PAUSE Button d A.DUB Button f INT. TIME ButtonSELF TIMER Button* g PAUSE IN Connector h MBR SET Button j VISS B...
Page 25 - Animation; Insert Editing; For Insert Editing/Audio Dubbing
25 Playback Zoom To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at anytime during playback. Make sure that the TBCmode is activated. 1) Press PLAY T to find the scene of interest. 2) Press ZOOM ( T/W ) R . Pressing T zooms in. To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press ST...
Page 26 - IMPORTANT; VCR
26 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] (GR-SXM480A/SXM280A only) Create edited videos easily using your camcorderas the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts”for automatic editing, in any order you like.R.A.Edit is more easily performed when theRM-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote, pg. 24) is set t...
Page 27 - VCR OTHER THAN TYPE; Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and
27 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1) JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the RemotePAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUTEQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDITCONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDITconnector. VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR Connect the editing...
Page 28 - SELECT SCENES
28 A M PL AY OFF ! @ Y a; sS l TA RM-V700U (optional) Remote sensor SELECT SCENES 4) Point the remote control at the camcorder’sremote sensor. Press PLAY T , then press ON/OFF S on the remote control. The R.A. Edit counter display appears. 5) Press REW Y or FF a to locate the beginning of the scene ...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING
29 TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a verybright object. • This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-ground and the object is great. It is not a defec...
Page 30 - General Battery Precautions
30 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . .... do not subject to unnecessary shock. .... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging..... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is achemical reaction type battery—cooler ...
Page 31 - For Your Maintenance
31 For Your Maintenance 1. After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD monitor* to an angle of over 60 degrees.Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing theClose button. 4 Close and lock...
Page 32 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; General; Connectors; AC Adapter; Optional Accessories
32 SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 6 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/ SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A/SXM180A only)3.7 W (GR-SX140A only) LCD monitor * on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM78EA/SXM4...