Page 2 - EN; Using This Instruction Manual; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.; Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover.• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . ....
Page 3 - INFORMATION
EN 3 INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Change or modi...
Page 4 - ANTENNA INSTALLATION; Outdoor Antenna Grounding; IMPORTANT PRODUCT; INSTALLATION; Power Cord Protection; Wall or Ceiling Mounting
4 EN ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to theproduct, be sure the antenna or cable system isgrounded so as to provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 ofthe National Electric...
Page 5 - USE; To avoid personal injury:; Combination; SERVICING; Damage Requiring Service
EN 5 USE 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causingserious injury to a child or adult, and seriousdamage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the ma...
Page 6 - Using the battery pack; BATTERY RELEASE; QUICK OPERATION GUIDE; LENS COVER; SUPPLY POWER; EJECT
6 EN A B 3 1 2 3 2 1 Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 2 Pre...
Page 7 - MAJOR FEATURES; Electronic Fog Filter; NOTES about Automatic Demonstration; PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
EN 7 MAJOR FEATURES Cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder. Integrated Auto Light( Z pg. 22) Program AE with SpecialEffects ( Z pg. 25) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Super VHS-ET ( Z pg. 14) Picture Stabiliz...
Page 8 - GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; Charge Marker; not
8 EN GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power. Do not useprovided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord fromthe AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the A...
Page 9 - USING THE BATTERY PACK; USING AC POWER
EN 9 A B ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source,make sure that the camcorder’s poweris turned off. Failure to do so can resultin a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . • If the battery pack is attache...
Page 11 - MENU
EN 11 4 R I T D J D 4 BEN I A LE R AC TT T I M E C .L E P O T K T E / U I T T I M R M I L I DO N E M A M D EN E NE G O . . OO E 0 O FF N 6F FF G F L I SH Y M D T E E OA I X A NY M I R T E T H DA T E / T I M P E M 2 8 0 J : 0 U 22 0 N 80 4 R I T D J D 4 BEN I A LE R AC TTT I M E C .L EP O T K T E / U...
Page 12 - Recording Mode Setting; EP; Tape Length Setting
12 EN Recording Mode Setting 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 betterfor dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is moreeconomical, providing three times...
Page 13 - Loading/Unloading A Cassette; PUSH
EN 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully. 2 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. 3 Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, makesure the label is facing outward. 4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks into place. Close th...
Page 14 - Recording Format Setting; OFF
14 EN 4 D T S T 4 N . E – A R EZL V P E X O E H E T T O S U MM L R A E E N C T N R G O T H OOO T N FF3 FF0 O O E N F X F I T S – VHS E T T T 4 E A R L P E E E T U M L R A E N C N R G O T H O T F 3 F 0 Normal Screen Select Wheel MENU Button Power Switch Menu Screen Setting Menu Display: when a VHS ca...
Page 15 - Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS; VHS VCR with SQPB
EN 15 Recording Playback NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET n JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results.Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as itenables higher-quality recording and playback. n With some tapes, bette...
Page 16 - Grip Adjustment; Viewfinder Adjustment
16 EN 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° PAUSE Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set to “CAMERA”(“AUTO” or “PRO.”). Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip. 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easilyoperate the Recording Start/Stop...
Page 18 - To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor; RECORDING; Basic Recording; Power Switch Position
18 EN 180 ° 90 ° BR I GH T – – – – – – 6 – – – – – + 2 5M I N 120MIN 3MIN 2MIN MIN 119MIN 1MIN 0MIN NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Load A Cassette ( Z pg. 13) ● Grip Adjust...
Page 19 - JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING; DISPLAY
EN 19 NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA 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 cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a de...
Page 20 - Zooming; Zoom In; Picture Stabilizer; Basic Features
20 EN 1 X Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneouschange in image magnification.Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnificationoffered by optical zoom. This system is calle...
Page 21 - RETAKE
EN 21 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or“PRO.”). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n Tape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and playedback automatically, then pauses in Record–S...
Page 22 - DANGER
22 EN DANGER n The video light can become extremelyhot. Do not touch it either while inoperation or soon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury may result. n Do not place the camcorder into thecarrying case immediately after using thevideo light, since it remains extremelyhot for some time. n...
Page 23 - SNAPSHOT
EN 23 Snapshot (GR-SXM737 only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take asnapshot, or several of them in succession. 1 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. 2 Press SNAPSHOT . If you press during Record-Standby . . . .... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the c...
Page 24 - EFFECT; FADER; Advanced Features
24 EN Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- orwipe-out works at recording end or when you enterRecord–Standby mode. 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and in...
Page 25 - Program AE With Special Effects; SEPIA; NEGA POSI mode
EN 25 Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear.They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then thename disappears so that only the indication remains.The mode is activated. 3 To cancel the effect, pre...
Page 26 - Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
26 EN Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the moredetailed camcorder settings. 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Menu access depends on the function you select. If you select the functions from the “Menu S...
Page 27 - Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE; Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button; MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS
EN 27 Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE : Factory-preset Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Refer to “Focusing” ( Z pg. 33). Refer to “Exposure Control” ( Z pg. 32). Refer to “Whi...
Page 29 - AUTO DATE; Instant Titles
EN 29 DEC 2 5 . 9 9 DEC 25. 99 AM 10 : 25 : 00 AM 10 : 25 : 00 DEC 25. 99 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE&TIME) AUTO DATE No indication (OFF) 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to“DATE/TIME DISP.” while i...
Page 30 - Animation
30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Animation You can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion ofmovement. This function allows you to shoot a series ofpictures, each slightly different, of the same object for abrief period of time. NOTES: Before performing the following steps, make sure ...
Page 32 - Exposure Control
32 EN Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the bestavailable picture quality, but you can override it and makethe adjustment manually. Manual exposure adjustment isrecommended in the following situations:• When shooting using reverse lighting or when thebackground is too ...
Page 33 - Focusing; AUTO FOCUS; MANUAL FOCUS
EN 33 Focus detection zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correctfocus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below(in these cases use manual focusing):• When two subjects overlap in the same scen...
Page 34 - White Balance Adjustment; Manual White Balance Operation
34 EN Power Switch White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colorreproduction under various lighting. If the whitebalance is correct, all other colors will be accuratelyreproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, more advanced camcorder operatorsc...
Page 35 - PLAYBACK; Basic Playback; LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment:; BRIGHT; Speaker Volume Control:
EN 35 1 Load a tape ( Z pg. 13). 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback,press 4 / 6 . • To stop playback, press 5 . • Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: ● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, se...
Page 36 - Features; CLASSIC FILM; Counter Memory Function:
36 EN Set to “PLAY”. P.AE Button EFFECT Button P.STABILIZER Button PLAYBACK Features COUNTER R/MButton Rewind ( 2 ) Button Fast-Forward ( 3 ) Button Play/Pause ( 4 / 6 ) Button Stop ( 5 ) Button (GR-SXM737 only) CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. MONOTONE Like classic black and whit...
Page 37 - Using The Cassette Adapter; VCR
EN 37 PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Compact video cassette VCR Reels Compartment door Recording safety hole Sliding latch Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassetterecorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fullycompatible with any S-VHS/VHS vide...
Page 38 - Connections; TV; B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors
38 EN PLAYBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals. Audio cable(optional) To AudioOutput TV VCR (Recording deck) Connector cover* To TV or VCR To AUDIO IN * When connecting the cables, open this cover. Conne...
Page 40 - USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Installing The Batteries; Buttons
40 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two ”AAA (R03)” sizebatteries. See “General Battery Precautions”( Z pg. 52). 1 Open the battery compartment cover asillustrated. 2 Insert two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries in thecorrect direction. 3 Replace the battery...
Page 41 - PLAY
EN 41 ZOOM (T/W) PLAY STOP Press T Normal playback RM-V715U(provided) Remote sensor Playback Zoom (GR-SXM737 only) To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any timeduring playback. NOTES: ● Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform thisprocedure. ● Make sure that the TBC mode is activated ( ...
Page 42 - Insert Editing
42 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) w M– 0 : 1 2 : 3 4 PLAY STOP INSERT REW START/STOP PAUSE Insert editingindicator Display COUNTER R/M Button Tape Counter RM-V715U (provided) Remote sensor Power Switch Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recordedtape, replacing a se...
Page 43 - Audio Dubbing
EN 43 M– 0 : 0 5 : e 2 4 0 PLAY STOP REW START/STOP PAUSEA.DUB Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only). The sound is recorded from the built-in microphone. Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure( Z pg. 42) before continuing. NOTE: Use ...
Page 44 - Animation and Time-Lapse
44 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 11 M / I 2 NS START/STOP REC. TIME INT. TIME FEATURE: Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timeand Recording Time without using the Menu Screen. OPERATION: Animation1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on...
Page 45 - USER MAINTENANCE; After Use; Cleaning The Camcorder
EN 45 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. 3 Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor. 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Turn...
Page 46 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM; POWER; No power is supplied.
46 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, f...
Page 47 - OTHER
EN 47 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear. The tape will not eject. Some functions are not available. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. The rear of the...
Page 48 - INDEX; Controls, Connectors And Indicators
48 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators U I 1 i o q u p e r w 2 QW 3 4 5 6 & ( * y E R Y T t 7 8 0 @ $ % 9 ! # ^ )
Page 50 - Indications; Indications During Recording
50 EN INDEX Indications 1 R 4 B D 2 E 4 51 R E 0 C 4 M /I C M I 2 G C I E N S H O 2 N P T T N 5 W S G . I – – R 9 L VP A 9 I HA – T G S U – U H S – L A S T R E – A M – E – T E C 6 I 1 T . – O 1 – N : – S 4 T + M – 5 4 0 W – : 0 2 B 1 + 8 1 X 7 8 9 0 ! # $ @ * & ^ % 5 3 4 2 1 ( 6 a b 1 Tape Remai...
Page 51 - Indications During Playback; Warning Indications
EN 51 Indications During Playback T V B O C L M U O M N M E O – T 0 – O : S N 1 – – E 2 – E : – T 3 – – 4 – 1 6 S : – P 2 – 3 – : – 4 4 A – 5 T + 2 8 3 5 1 4 6 7 0 9 1 • : Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded. • w : Insert Editing Indicator .................. Z pg. 42 Displayed during ...
Page 52 - Video Light; CAUTIONS; Battery Packs
52 EN When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areasother than the USA n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger featuresautomatic voltage selection in the AC range from110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an ACwall outlet other than American...
Page 53 - Serious malfunctioning; Cassettes; Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
EN 53 About moisture condensation . . . ● You may have observed that pouring a coldliquid into a glass will cause drops of water toform on the glass’ outer surface. This samephenomenon occurs on the head drum of acamcorder when it is moved from a cool placeto a warm place, after heating a cold room,...
Page 54 - TERMS
54 EN TERMS A AC Power Adapter/Charger ............................... pg. 8, 9 Animation Recording .................................... pg. 30, 44 Audio Dubbing ................................................... pg. 43 Auto Date Record ............................................... pg. 29 Auto Fo...
Page 55 - Connectors; Cassette Adapter C-P7U; Optional Accessories; SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; General
EN 55 Connectors JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible withRC-5325 plug) Video : 1 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω unbalanced, analog output(via Video output connector) Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 k Ω analog output(via Audio output connector) S-Video : Y : 1V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analog output C : 0.29 V ( p-...
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