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GR-SXM201AS GETTING STARTED RECORDING/PLAYBACK BASIC FEATURES MENU SETTINGS REFERENCES Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact takes VHS camcorder. Before use, please read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” ( ensure safe use of this product. pg. 15). CONTENTS 4 ~ 8...
• Compact S-VHS ( C45/30 • Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/ 45/30 • Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. ) Cassettes SE-...
However, live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. • Use the JVC BN-V10U/ 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.
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording < Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder LCD monitor Transmitted beam effective area During Playback > pg. 18 for “Warning Indications”...
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1 • MENU Wheel [–, +] ... • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] ... • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ... • TRACKING Wheel [–, +]... 2 • Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] • 5- Second Recording Button [5 SEC. REC]* 3 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]... 4 •...
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 wrongly, a malfunction may occur.
TV, see DATE/ TIME DISP. ( • 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 without shooting.
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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 record mode or detached from power source. Cassette holder Erase protection tab...
LCD monitor is closed and locked. Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. The camcorder is in Record-Standby mode and “PAUSE” 3 is displayed. • The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be used simultaneously.
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“V. ECHO” mode ( pg. 13, “Digital Effects”) is activated. Quick Review To check the end of the last recording. 1) Make sure the camcorder is in Record– Standby mode. ” 2) Press 1 ~ and release quickly. Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
TBC. 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.
• The battery pack’s charge may be low even though the battery indicator ( blink, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.
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LIGHT : The camcorder’s light is on and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted (maximum 1/2 sec.). • During Night-Scope, the following cannot be activated: “Picture Stabiliser”, “Programme AE With Special Effects”, “Digital Effects” and “S.LX” in the menu settings.
REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode. “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time. • If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. CAMERA MENU STABILIZER The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, CHINESE or ARABIC) used in all messages displayed on screen. DATE/TIME DISP. The date/time appears in the camcorder or on a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU first pg. 7). • The selected display will be recorded. If you do not want to record the display, select "OFF"...
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Technology). “S-VHS REC” 2 appears during recording. OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette. • 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 it enables higher-quality recording and playback.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-SXM301/265AS only) The Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the remote sensor.
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 very bright object. • This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-ground and the object is great.
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… vertically, in their original cases. Main Unit Terminals 1) For safety, DO NOT… … open the camcorder’s chassis. … disassemble or modify the unit. … short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in...
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1) To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT… … push it strongly or apply any shocks. … place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2) To prolong service life… … avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
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Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. 3 Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper. 4 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.
Camcorder General Format : S-VHS/ VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 11 V Adapter) DC 6 V pack) Power consumption Viewfinder on : 3.7 W LCD monitor on : 4.3 W Video light* : 0.4 W * GR-SXM301AS only.
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Cassette Adapter ... pg. 11 Charging The Battery Pack... pg. 6 Classic Film Effect ... pg. 13 Clean The Camcorder... pg. 21 Connection To a VCR/ TV ... pg. 11 Counter Memory... pg. 16 Darken The Image ... pg. 12 Darken The LCD Monitor ...