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JVC GR-SXM337UM Camcorder User Manual

1. CF pg 18 3 Instant Title Display e CF pg 29 Date Time Display eeeeee CF pg 29 J FOCUS VAC CANON MR TT CF pg 33 Exposure Control Level Counter IF pg 32 1 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 34 S VHS S VHS ET Recording Indicator x pg 14 Record Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 18 SSS eno Indications During Playback CD OA Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded e Insert Editing Indicator CF pg 42 e 2 Cy if e Displayed during Insert Editing O TBC indicar seson a CF pg 36 Playback Special Effect Indicator n S ET SP P GR SXM737 only aienaernenartaneewenaydenteens CF pg 36 TBC 1 23 45 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET CF pg 14 B W MONOTONE AT 5 Tape Counter eerte CF pg 36 42 6 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP IF pg 12 D Tape Running Indicator gt Playback M 0 12 34 P Fast Forward Shuttle Search Rewind Shuttle Search Hi Pause ee ENTER P Audio Dubbing Tracking MONG 00 easpa CF pg 36 3 Tape Counte sc ssesissersstessaniasantaersassatnsees CF pg 42 10 e Displayed only during Insert Editing BRIGHT Bright Level Indicator I pg 35 e VOLUME Speaker Volume CHO AVON RR UC CF pg 35 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high It does not necessarily mean
2. USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e For other notes F pg 8 USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine idling e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack except BN V20U V856U e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective instruction booklet GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTES e See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CF pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries e To avoid losing the battery and or battery holder place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the illustration when inserting removing the battery ee ent l Sel
3. 22 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling PLAYBACK Features Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback Factory preset is Auto Tracking To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously MT appears 2 Press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press PAE and EFFECT simultaneously AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e 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 Factory preset TBC is engaged To activate release the TBC mode press P STABILIZER during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed e The TBC indicator turns green gray with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working e TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search e The TBC indicator turns white while TBC is not operative e t may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working e The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or wh
4. Now calculating Blinking Blinking Blinking Select Wheel BRIGHT DISPLAY Button BRIGHT 2 TN 5 To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate the Select Wheel BRIGHT until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power pg 8 e Recording Mode Setting I pg 12 e Load A Cassette I pg 13 e Grip Adjustment F pg 16 e Viewfinder Adjustment Ix pg 16 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the viewfinder Press the Recording Start Stop Button BEC appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the LCD monitor 2 Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start Stop Button REC appears
5. 27 for the authentic look of a e Auto gain control is turned off classic Hollywood movie e White Balance is set to 9 FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode I pg 34 AN SPORTS e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 High shutter speed clearly captures fast m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to moving action camera distance is less than 10 m 32 ft use manual focusing pg 33 ND ND EFFECT M 2 51 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects shutter of glare on the subject Captures faster action than Sports mode FG FOG d NEGA POSI Makes the picture look misty white as when The colors of a picture are reversed an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look NEGA POSI mode r v Select Wheel MENU Button Display ex Menu Screen available using the MENU Button Menu Screen 1 NEXT ZOOM D ON TELE MACRO OFF Q A Tm gt BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF Menu Screen 2 AN ENGL I SH DATE TIME JLIP ID NO 06 DEMO MODE OFF i gt RETURN TITLE LANG Setting Menu ex TITLE LANG ENGL I SH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE gt BACK REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TITLE LANG FRENCH 06 DEMO MODE OFF RETURN Normal Screen RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using M
6. 44 SELF TIMER Button This function is unavailable with this camcorder SESE ed 1 Playback Zoom GR SXM737 only To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback NOTES e Use the RM V715U remote control unit to perform this procedure e Make sure that the TBC mode is activated I pg 36 Remote sensor 7 Press PLAY to find the scene of interest 2 Press the ZOOM Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in To End Zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY NOTES e Zoom can also be used during still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer e After zooming in on a still video image when normal playback is started the zoomed in effect is momentarily Normal playback canceled but then resumes returning magnification to the previously set level RM V715U provided Press T Power Switch COUNTER R M Button Display Insert editing indicator Tape Counter Remote sensor nl uS PLAY 1 REW ST P PAUSE INSERT RM V715U provided THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out
7. factory preset This is called Super VHS ET Expansion Technology OFF Records in VHS In the S VHS Setting Menu ON Records in S VHS on an S VHS cassette factory preset OFF Records in VHS on an S VHS cassette Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen e When the S VHS ET mode is engaged S ET is displayed e During S VHS record mode S is displayed e When S VHS ET or S VHS recording starts S VHS REC is displayed for approx 3 seconds NOTE If a cassette is not loaded S VHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen eee en1LO NOTES about S VHS and S VHS ET m 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 m With some tapes better picture quality may not be obtained even with S VHS ET recording It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained m f the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point B t is recommended that tapes recorded in the SP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder B Noise may appear on screen when tapes recorded in the EP mode are played back B Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but a
8. rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired setting To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on EXIT Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel The normal screen reappears NOTE No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode SSS ena MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel aa Refer to Focusing I pg 33 Refer to Exposure Control I pg 32 Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation C pg 34 Does not display black bars wo oe Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect If a snapshot I pg 23 is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industri
9. 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 e Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate e During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 4208 TAHE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Interval time indicator 1MIN 1 2S Recording time indicator Remote sensor RM V715U provided FEATURE Animation and Time Lapse PURPOSE The remote control lets you set release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen OPERATION Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 30 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and no indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 30 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Recording Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 31 Time Lapse press REC TIME and INT TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S a
10. used 1 Set the Power Switch to PRO then press MENU 2 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the correct tape length setting T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes T35 35 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP To return to the previous setting rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT 4 Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time lt gt pg 18 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected SSS ew 12 Loading Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder 7 Open the LCD monitor fully Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing outward Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks into place Close the LCD monitor NES PUSH Button EJECT Switch NOTES e Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor e The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direct
11. 21 R Recording FOPITISL ccezacntescteieatectrdencinanehtenkececvane pg 14 Recording MOGE te cietinnsteionsalesarecntenledatceawsinees pg 12 Record StandDy RERO e RCM OU T pg 18 iiie Conto EMI aers pg 40 Kon M C pg 21 Rewind The Tape 1 sono beet Mbrke ries nive diritti pg 35 AGMEN Js pg 19 SO OO EEA LN PUPPES pg 25 Shoulder Strap Attachment ssss pg 17 Siti Se THEE secas ticas pub T E a Neus ate pg 35 Snapshot MOdE Me n pg 23 DC CANONS uoces De ER Ia teen r INR avec pg 55 Spores 610 NM Nr pg 25 SHINO dpt CC pg 35 SMOG EUG coucou tp A pg 36 Super LoLux SLX ec pg 27 Super VHS Expansion Technology pg 14 Tape Counter cierre eine i iei sa pg 36 42 TES NIB e oet omen center heer ec Ubua EPOD pg 38 39 Lc Length SEMINE rsrsrsrsrs ine pg 12 ele Macro E pg 27 Time Base COPECION i eoseo bor torso Ere PEPE FE PE rtr pg 36 Time Lapse Shooting casczeeesexiasscsctecvesicireseress pg 31 44 T e eee pg 36 E a a E E E pg 17 A E 0G A N enre wre nee ere tt pg 25 U Cirle A WAS sobenesdeduiteininis cotnccctpencecntersensntenaces pg 13 VO Video Ceha ENEC NER M an eera pg 36 EAE p A E er eee E ET pg 22 Viewfinder Adjustment eee pg 16 We White Balance Adjustment pg 34 12 0 3 71 MMC pg 27 breui e aa rere pg 24 Z Pao prr cene ese
12. CF pg 27 ui el MANUAL FOCUS If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments I gt pg 16 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to FOCUS and press it The FOCUS Menu appears Select Wheel m Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and A and amp appear The focus is locked at this point Power Switch To focus on a farther subject rotate the Select Wheel upward lt 4 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the Select Wheel downward appears and blinks Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen disppears and 44 reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES e To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 e To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 2 e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer ik or am
13. Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen Press the Select Wheel until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen White paper Power Switch Select Wheel MENU Button To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES e n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually I pg 33 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed ENDO Power Zoom Lever VOL 7 Load a tape I pg 13 Set the Power Switch to PLAY To start playback press IM e To stop playba
14. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears Display REC TIME REC TIME Menu Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired interval time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the INT TIME INT TIME Menu Menu Screen Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically To release the Time Lapse mode when BEC is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Interval time indicator Recording time indicator TERE e Before performing other operations following Animation INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or screen Time Lapse mode is deactivated e Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected 3 2 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Exposure C
15. Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e f the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately e f you are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function I pg 21 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it e While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward INTERFACE SHOOTING The person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording During Interface Shooting the monitor image
16. The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter Charger are on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color 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 BN V11U V12U V20U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that is has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 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 app
17. and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror NOTE The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder LCD MONITOR VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS Press DISPLAY for more than 1 second to make the following indications appear disappear from the camcorder s display cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator CF pg 50 51 NOTE Even if the indications are off the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end and the battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone ew 19 2 O EN i RECORDING Basic Features PURPOSE z uy S uw To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous A X D CA CAN change in image magnification atte A X RVs A Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification eN offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital yy Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Display Zoom indicator bar Zoom level NOTES indicator e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In Approximate this case set the zoom while in Record Standby zoom ratio lock the focus by using the manual focus I pg 33 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The
18. battery in the opposite direction of the arrow and lift off Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 10 min BN V20U optional approx 1 hr 50 min 4 H Charge marker ATTENTION Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery s capacity Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging 1 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder and make sure a cassette is not inserted then set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The camcorder power turns off automatically when discharging is complete When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance Charge Marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environ ment is too cold charging may be incomplete e Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack e Charging time vari
19. by RETAC ENO SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthor
20. e To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 4 e To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 r END D Focus detection zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low NOTES e When the subject has no contrast difference in bright e Ifthe lens is smeared or blurred accurate ness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean clear blue sky EE mE wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder dirty When condensation occurs wipe with e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally patterns that are regularly repeated e When shooting a subject close to the lens When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light zoom out first F pg 20 If zoomed in in reflecting off the surface of a body of water the auto focus mode the camcorder could e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background automatically zoom out depending on the The low contrast warning 4 amp appears distance between the camcorder and the subject This does not occur with TELE MACRO
21. eeavurmeevenasosesnaarenes pg SPECIFICATIONS General Format VHS NTSC standard Power source DC 6 0 V zzz Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on 4 2 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off 4 6 W LCD monitor on viewfinder on 5 2 W Video light 3 0 W Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette SIVHSIA VASIH cassette Tape speed SP 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips EP 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 Operating temperature O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weight GR SXM737 Approx 900 g 2 0 Ibs GR SXM337 Approx 890 g 2 0 Ibs Dimensions 198 mm x 119 mm x 99 mm WxHxD 7 13 16 x 4 11 16 x 3 15 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white LCD White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor GR SXM737 3 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system GR SXM337 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Con
22. extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap LCD Monitor 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 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e f you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation e You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid c
23. only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely dO xm 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 first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start Animation or Time Lapse is not available PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be performed e The battery pack has not been attached correctly F pg 8 e The battery pack is not charged I pg 8 e The power supply has n
24. provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e
25. 1 second SSS e ao Display 2 Audio dubbing M 0 05 20 indicator During Audio Dubbing RM V715U provided 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 lt gt pg 42 before continuing NOTE Use the RM V715U remote control unit to perform the following procedures Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE The Audio Dub Standby mode is engaged To begin Audio Dubbing press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode 4 To end Audio Dubbing press STOP NOTES e Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e f the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording e To edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Protection
26. ETTING STARTED cont Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO SS ev Shoulder Strap Attachment 7 Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet Q then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4 Tripod Mounting 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 1Se LENS COVER Open Close Ring Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button Tape remaining time indicator Approximate MIN 120MIN gt 119MIN
27. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR SXM737UM GR SXM337UM SVHS Super VHS Super VHS ET INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 6 MAJOR FEATURES 7 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES T GETTING STARTED 8 17 RECORDING 18 34 Basic Recording 18 Basic Features 20 Advanced Features 24 PLAYBACK 35 39 Basic Playback 35 Features 36 Using The Cassette Adapter 37 Connections 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Playback Zoom 41 Insert Editing 42 Audio Dubbing 43 Animation And Time Lapse 44 USER MAINTENANCE 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 46 47 INDEX 48 51 Controls Connectors And Indicators 48 Indications 50 CAUTIONS 52 53 TERMS 54 SPECIFICATIONS 95 2 en O C Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover e Notes appear after most subsec
28. OFF AUTO PRO CF pg 18 35 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE zissssoecesvit toot ripa CF pg 9 PUSH BOUON iccirco meets iie r pg 13 e a9 DC IN Connector CF pg 9 The connectors D to are located beneath the cover Connectors Video Output Connector CF pg 38 Audio Output Connector CF pg 38 S Video Output Connector CF pg 38 J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector e It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal Indicators Power Lamp sesira CF pg 18 Other Parts Battery Pack Mount ssusiswnscesns CF pg 9 E Viewfinder ssssss CF pg 16 PU GE SUID cass adu ot RES FODu Ret CF pg 16 Ej Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Semote Del 5Ol acrea spo pde cs r pg 40 El Video Light ace toties CF pg 22 EH Microphone CF pg 43 BED ECDC Oa RITE CF pg 45 QE CF pg 35 Ej LCD Monitor csssseses CF pg 19 Ef Shoulder Strap Eyelets CF pg 17 Clock Battery Slot usse tos CF pg 10 E Tripod Mounting Socket I3 pg 17 D Indications D
29. Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided
30. al AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger To DC IN connector To AC outlet To DC OUT connector dS S filter AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16U i S Car Battery Cord AP V7U optional To car s cigarette lighter socket BH V3U optional e 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place 8 e f the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Approximate recording time LCD LCD LCD Battery pack monitor off monitor on monitor on Viewfinder on Viewfinder off Viewfinder on BN V11U 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 20 min 1 hr 10 min 45 min 45 min 40 min BN V12U 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 20 min 1 hr 10 min optional 45 min 45 min 40 min BN V20U 2 hrs 20 min 2 hrs 10 min 1 hr 55 min optional 1 hr 20 min 1 hr 15 min 1 hr 10 min BN V856U 9 hrs 30 min 8 hrs 40 min 7 hrs 40 min optional 5 hrs 30 min 5 hrs 10 min 4 hrs 50 min when the video light is on NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time
31. an result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Main Unit 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 use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures NOD 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or
32. aped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The indicators and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode An error number i e E03 appears The image is out of focus The date and time displays disappear The wb date and time are displayed recorded Even though the lens cover is open the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear Ix pg 19 e The battery pack is running low e If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT Switch does not function e The Power Switch is set to AUTO e Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light re
33. aratus 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 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 interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will
34. cifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD uv QA INN ZESINXS dD INN ZELINXS dD Printed in Japan 0100MKV UN YP
35. ck press Bl e Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY 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 e The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on Fast Forward gt gt Button a connected TV lt gt pg 38 39 e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted e f a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction Select Wheel Set to PLAY BRIGHT Rewind lt lt Button Play Pause gt I Button Stop BI Button LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Rotate the Select Wheel BRIGHT towards to brighten or towards to darken e The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode gt pg 27 Speaker Volume Control Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume e The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images
36. d green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 95 e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed e Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Gently wipe in a semicircular motion as wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode I pg 12 e Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer e The diopter needs to be adjusted I pg 16 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus I pg 33 e f you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source e f you have not performed Date Time Setting F pg 11 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out e The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position of the lens cover 48 EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators Controls CD Diopter Ad
37. ect Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display gt NEXT D ZOOM TELE MACRO gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TITLE LANG DATE TIME JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE gt RETURN Menu Screen 1 ON OFF Menu Screen 2 OFF OFF ENGL ISH 06 OFF DATE TIME DATE TIME Menu gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TITLE LANG DATE TIME JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE RETURN 12 hour indication with AM or PM OFF OFF ENGLISH 06 OFF Date Time Settings Set the Power Switch to PRO The power lamp comes on Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then rotate it to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears m To return to the previous settings rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 7 To set only the time without changing the date go to step 5 4 To set YEAR MONTH or DAY rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat for other date settings 5 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting a
38. en normal playback resumes after still playback or shuttle search e f the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Counter Memory Function 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 W then lt lt The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press amp MH to start playback e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e To disable the Counter Memory Function press COUN TER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears Playback Special Effects GR SXM737 only Allows you to add creative effects to the playback image 1 Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking 2 Press and hold P AE for 1 second repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The effect is reserved 3 To cancel the effect press P AE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds e Playback Special Effects do not work during shuttle search e The selected effect mode cannot be changed during still playback Compartment door K Using The Cassette Adapter EN Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use this to play back an S VHS C VHS C
39. enus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings Set the Power Switch to PRO Menu access depends on the function you select If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel described on pg 27 press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen appears If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button described on pg 27 and 28 press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on the desired function To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Wheel to NEXT and press it To go back to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Wheel to BACK and press it To return to the previous setting place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 Press the Select Wheel The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE M W B or DATE TIME See respective pages FOCUS CF pg 33 EXPOSURE I pg 32 M W B F pg 34 DATE TIME Ix pg 11 and perform each procedure from step 4 If you select JLIP ID NO rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions
40. es See General Battery Precautions I pg 52 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Transmitted beam When using the remote control be sure to point it effective area at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for 5m 16 ft indoor use US The transmitted beam may not be effective or may j cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor Functions Buttons With the camcorder s Power Switch set With the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO set to PLAY Q Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal transmitting window ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in out pg 20 Zoom in out pg 41 PLAY Butlon TY Playback stat EF pg 35 Q REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search I pg 21 C pg 35 Q INSERT Button Insert Editing L pg 42 g pg REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse I pg 44 ANIM Button Q START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder FF Button Retake forward I pg 21 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search F pg 35 D A DUB Button Audio dubbing lt pg 43 g pg D INT TIME Button Time Lapse pg
41. es Alliance Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles C pg 29 DATE TIME Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DISP I pg 29 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 450X digital magnification Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16X 23 5 8 e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TELE MACRO OLI Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m 3 25 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm ae Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 5 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button cont S VHS ON Records in S VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette F pg 14 S VHS ET l OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette I pg 14 TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the
42. es according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio e f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops e Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder BATTERY RELEASE Switch 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 INFORMATION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack and AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger Read the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals before using It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter Charger Use the option
43. he remote control or cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries Remote control AAA R03 size x 2 RM V715U Cassette adapter AA R6 size x 1 C P6U or C P7U Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 40 for the remote control or read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction E CAUTIONS 4 Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock av
44. in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress NOTE When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Power Switch Position Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities Switches off the camcorder Allows you to play back your recordings NOTES e 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 e The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected I pg 12 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e f the Record
45. ion of the arrow to take up the slack e 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 e The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode Turn to take up slack 14m J GETTING STARTED cont Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display when a VHS cassette is loaded Men reen PREXT enu Scree TELE MACRO S VHS ET O TAPE LENGTH T30 When an S VHS gt RETURN cassette is loaded S VHS Setting Menu TAPE LENGTH 1T30 Menu Screen RETURN Normal Screen Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO Press MENU If a VHS cassette is loaded rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to S VHS ET then press it The S VHS ET Setting Menu appears If an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the parameters then press it Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN In the S VHS ET Setting Menu ON Records with S VHS picture quality on a VHS cassette
46. ipe out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The effect is reserved Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled e Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia F pg 25 FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene CW CORNER Wipe W
47. ipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WW WINDOW Wipe The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene SSS ENZO Program AE With Special Effects P AE 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO Button Press P AE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated To cancel the effect press P AE repeatedly until OFF Power Switch appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds NOTES e Only one mode can be engaged at a time e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe F pg 24 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e n the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights dd SEPIA TWILIGHT The scene being shot is recorded in sepia Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural tinted reddish brown monochrome giving and dramatic The following happens when Twilight the effect of an older movie Use together with mode is selected Wide lt pg
48. is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 2 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 3 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 4 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70
49. ized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition Oc BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place Charging procedure CF pg 8 To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK Her C H Play Pause 5 1 Button Stop BI Button PLAY Ell set the Power Switch to PLAY EJ Press lt lt The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape El Press 1 Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press W For more details I pg 35 e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 60 degrees Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak CF pg 37 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PUSH Button EJECT Switch El Open the LCD monitor fully E Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder Ell Insert a video cassette lll Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details I pg 13 LENS COVER Open Clo
50. justment Control CF pg 16 2 Lens Cover Open Close Ring CF pg 18 3 Video Light Switch LIGHT OFFAUTO ON iiosesssas snas sauce CF pg 22 4 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT GR SXM737 only ss etiesstiticn sut amd gt pg 23 e 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEC REC GR SXM337 only sedes CF pg 21 8 Power Zoom Lever T W CF pg 20 e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 35 6 Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER scssssessssesssseecstesessees CF pg 20 e ime Base Corrector Button essees CF pg 36 D Program AE Button P AE CF pg 25 Fade Wipe Button EFFECT CF pg 24 9 e Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R pg 21 e Quick Review Button R CF pg 21 e Rewind Button REW CF pg 35 e Retake Forward Button RETAKE F pg 21 e Fast Forward Button FF CF pg 35 1D Stop Button STOP ssse CF pg 35 12 Play Pause Button lt pco mr CF pg 35 3 e Select Wheel PUSH CF pg 26 e Bright Dial BRIGHT eas CF pg 18 35 MENU DISPLAY Button CF pg 19 26 5 Recording Mode Button SP EP CF pg 12 Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER RM eese eS RESP dE tens CF pg 36 HIECT Swie i raasden CF pg 13 D Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 18 Power Switch EM
51. llowing situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the Select Wheel e In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to TITLE while in Record Standby then press it to display the TITLE Menu Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated e To make the title indication disappear select OFF The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTE The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu 10 Select Wheel Recording Start Stop Button MENU Button Display REC TIME REC TIME Menu Recording time indicator REC TIME indication on the normal screen RECORDING Advanced Features cont Animation You can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that The Power Switch is set to PRO e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e The recording
52. lso on a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function When tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function S VHS picture quality is not available Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs B Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR m You can play back S VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S VHS ET It is recommended to specifically label S VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings m S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes B 7o avoid on screen noise do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly m f the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise use a cleaning cassette Compatibility Between S VHS And VHS Recording um m Playback memm Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter VHS VCR VHS VCR with SQPB function S VHS S VHS ET Cassette recordings e he recorded format S VHS or VHS is automatically detected when playback begins VHS C VHS cassette recordings Regular VHS VCR Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter e S VHS recorded tapes cannot be viewed on regular VHS VCRs other than those equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function 100 l G
53. mode is set to SP 1 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time 4 Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures To release the Animation mode set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF EN 3 1 Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that e The Power Switch is set to PRO e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e The recording mode is set to SP Select Wheel Recording Start Stop Button MENU Button 1 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it Menu Screen 2 appears with the highlight bar on REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears
54. nd no indication off Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Time indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and no indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 31 press REC TIME and INT TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear NOTE Also refer to pgs 30 and 31 INTENANCE n49 LENS COVER Open Close Ring After Use 1 Turn off the camcorder 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 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Remove PUSH Button EJECT Switch Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To detach the eyepiece turn it counterclockwise and pull it out Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush 6 Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done
55. ndications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an UNIT IN error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery SAFEGUARD MODE etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the REMOVE AND camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer REATTACH BATTERY O ZEN When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA B he provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Video Light DANGER e The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 ft between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions If t
56. nectors JLIP Video EN OO 93 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analog output via Video output connector 300 mV rms 1 kQ analog output via Audio output connector Y 1V p p 75 Q analog output C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog output AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16U Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Charging system Dimensions WxHxD Weight AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 23 W CpDC55 Vs lor DCO Y 84 Constant current peak detection timer controlled 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm 4 15 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Approx 270 g 0 6 Ibs Cassette Adapter C P7U Dimensions WxHxD Weight Accessory 188 mm x 25 mm x 104 mm 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Approx 240 g 0 53 Ibs AA R6 size battery x 1 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V856U Car Battery Charger BH V3U e Battery Charger BH VC10U e Audio Video Cable e S Video Cable QAM0004 004 e Car Battery Cord AP V7U e Compact S VHS S 30 20 VHS H Cassettes ST C 40 e Compact VHS IMIS t Cassettes TC 40 30 20 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 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and spe
57. nnections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors To Audio Audio cable Output optional TOA ee MN LI gt To TV or VCR S Video cable optional lI 1T Lc To S Video Output To S VIDEO IN Connector cover Recording deck J To Video Video cable To Output optional VIDEO IN i 1D um To TV or VCR Audio cable optional LT gt gt To Audio Output To AUDIO IN VCR Connector cover Recording deck When connecting the cables open this cover Tape Dubbing Basic Connections 7 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration pg 38 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 9 e f your VCR has an S Video input connector connect the camcorder and the VCR using an optional S Video cable This can improve the dubbed pict
58. not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Z en IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product
59. o light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result B Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time B When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or objects B Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Video Light PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim OPERATION 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 m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m t is recommended to set the white balance pg 34 to 4 amp when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Fven if the battery indicator 1 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 e When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO e Depending on
60. oid repeated charging without fully discharg ing charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Terminals Charging usos 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 0 071 sessista 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and c
61. om Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume B 7o cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to PRO and press MENU 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 Select Wheel to select OFF and press it DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available SVHS E VHS F HAL Cassettes marked SMIS S and MIS H can be used with this camcorder DEMO MODE Setting Menu Sen GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U or BN V20U To AC outlet CHARGE indicator Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16U When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the
62. onditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer 54 en AC Power Adapter Charger rro ritos pg 8 9 Animation ROC ONIN scs satis exert eren leuEs pg 30 44 Addio DUDHE iere reheated ota oue eaa pg 43 Auta Date REC OU Ol MINI MM NUES pg 29 AO FOCUS ee pg 33 zu Mai qd Me een eee ere earner pg 19 35 B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 00 Battery PACs erien pDg 0 9 h2 Brighten The Mage secos pop onion tmu pte eei pg 32 Btrenten The LCs MONON 2s reoero deo n Bro bert te pg 18 C gt dca pg 9 Cassete IESE Losodageniivontest eram perstat ien pg 37 Charge Market serorei er ornak ESERE EEEE ONE pg 8 Charging The Battery Pack sssessssesssssssesessssesssssss pg 8 Craie FUR sme m pg 36 Clean The almeoottlBl aeos eive E obe v thirst rera ienis pg 45 Clock Lithium Battery sinisesse pg 10 Connection To A VOR TM csiwesserssiirersrereisesestes pg 38 COMING MT cover page OUEST NIOEIOEU aserendiseDupttuctulkhr Hind pec oebd dis pg 36 D 00 0 Darken The Image e pg 32 Darken The LED MOMMON srasecitccsserseteteeericumtextene pg 18 Data Time Display reessione inst pg 29 Date Time Settings zo
63. ontrol This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override it and make the adjustment manually Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light Select Wheel 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO Power Switch Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Manual Exposure Screen IV Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it The EXPOSURE Menu appears Exposure control level counter Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears To brighten the image To brighten the image rotate the Select Wheel upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the Select Wheel downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Press the Select Wheel The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN To darken the image Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES
64. or monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure I pg 11 Select Wheel Power Switch AUTO DATE DEC 25 99 DATE AM 10 25 00 TIME DEC 25 99 AM 10 25 00 DATE amp TIME No indication OFF Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them over the video image Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in TITLE LANG in the Menu Screen I pg 26 28 TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS Y CONGRATULATIONS EXIT 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME DISP while in Record Standby then press it to display the Date Time DISP Menu Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTES DISPLAY e The selected display can be recorded e f you do not want to record the display select the OFF mode before shooting AUTO DATE e Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the fo
65. ot been correctly connected F pg 9 e The battery pack has completely discharged e Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult your nearest JVC dealer e 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 pg 13 e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO I pg 18 e Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated program I pg 31 44 e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel e f A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement e The Counter Memory Function has been activated I pg 36 e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other ed 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 sh
66. p will blink o4 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction 7 Set the Power Switch to PRO 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to M W B then press it The Menu Screen disappears and the M W B Menu appears 4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired setting AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset FINE Outdoors on a sunny day Xe CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually 5 Press the Select Wheel The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia I pg 25 is activated Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 2
67. points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V715U remote control unit to perform this procedure 7 Set the Power Switch to PLAY Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE Press and hold COUNTER R M on the camcorder for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press again for less than 1 second so that M appears Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit In point where the new scene should start Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step To begin Insert Editing press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automati cally and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode V4 To end Insert Editing press STOP NOTES e During Insert Editing the original audio will be heard from the speaker e After step 5 Retake F pg 21 can be performed e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode e If Program AE I pg 25 is set during Insert Editing press and hold P AE for more than
68. ppears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking 6 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Z Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert I pg 29 12m Select Wheel P itch SP EP Recording EET OWE Mode Button MENU Button Viewfinder Tape length indicator Recording mode indicator Display TAPE LENGTH Menu Screen gt RETURN TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu TAPE LENGTH T40 RETURN GETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference 7 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 better for dubbing while EP Extended Play is more economical providing three times the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
69. recorded in Wide Mode lt gt pg 27 Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press amp MI during playback 2 To resume normal playback press I again e f TBC I pg 36 is not engaged noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback e f TBC is engaged noise bars will not appear This mode is called Fine Still GR SXM737 only Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward or lt 4 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press M e During playback press and hold lt 4 or gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes Noise bars appear and pictures may become mono chrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal JOE P STABILIZER Button COUNTER R M Set to PLAY Button Rewind lt lt Button Fast Forward gt gt Button Play Pause gt MI Button Stop BI Button GR SXM737 only oe CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the WIDE mode lt pg 27 it enhances the classic film effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the WIDE mode for a classic look Wl STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots
70. rsebseteeese thes tech eese iere pasos Ehe pg 11 Demonstration Mode eee pg 7 28 DERAZ OON M rm md pg 27 Diopter AdjUStMENt s ies oborta ooi FORRR frt REPEU pg 16 E Electronic Fog Filter MO iara ponas pg 25 Erase PrO O RAN M HM pg 13 Exposure Control NER OE DUI DE pg 32 BO Bellen a O10 en een E ree M pg 24 Fast Forward Tape uec eer eres eia rtr e eager rues vent pg 35 5 560 RECON ceusixsotaredantmukasr bud idu EE pg 21 nins eet pg 35 G 0 0 0 aepo iru M pg 16 m High Speed Shutter Mode sssssesosssseesssessssssseees pg 25 E e aique liia ctr E A pg 42 MSN TUS geysers e O pg 29 Interface SHCOUING och cocsrcseinccatvesecanetenuuseacaronmmccens pg 19 Gt a eee ee ereere serene Fert te rere sr ere pg 28 Journaliste SHOGUINE eusseisitetendst irte eri Erb iiss pg 19 ee LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 50 51 LAA TS NOR Rn EE pg 13 M Manual FOCUS Em pg 33 Mister e pg 26 28 Monotone ENEC qsssecc pid rods bbD RE raa de pg 36 N oo o NID ETGEt MOOG aedespas misma exin daneas pg 25 Nega Posi MOUE cocssescstcte iiu Pietre aine pg 25 P sibi We P pg 20 Playback Special EIGCS e pisi rar t RS EPERPIEPRRAPA pg 36 yere pce e pg 41 Power Switch POSION ssesresssrssserisiresosisavesssressssss pg 18 Program AE With Special Effects 2 pg 25 Provided AGCeSSOFIBS uisus ee ba re oper i pg 7 OTEK RO cates cea E EE pg
71. se Ring Set to AUTO or PRO ll Recording Start Stop Button El Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover FA set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear E Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details I pgs 18 19 e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 60 degrees en Integrated Auto Light TBC Time Base Corrector lt pg 22 lt pg 36 Program AE with Special Picture Stabilizer 7 pg 20 Effects 7 pg 25 B Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect B Sepia B Twilight m Sports Nega Posi m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Digital Hyper Zoom e AC Power ui e Cassette Adapter Adapter VHS Playpak Charger N SL AA V16U e Remote Control Unit RM V715U e Battery Pack BN V11U eS Lithium Battery y CR2025 e DC Cord for clock operation NOTES about Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the Power Switch is set to AUTO or PRO m Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zo
72. tape length depending on the tape used I pg 12 REC TIME Refer to Animation I pg 30 and Time Lapse I pg 31 INT TIME Refer to Time Lapse pg 31 TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles I pg 29 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time I pg 11 JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place S VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded and S VHS is displayed when an S VHS cassette is loaded pg 14 If a cassette is not loaded S VHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen S VHS ET is preset to OFF __ Factory preset SSS en Z9 Date Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected col
73. that the battery pack is fully charged fa gt v mu m uv _ cm mu Remaining power level aod e e As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator 1 blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording F pg 13 om Blinks for approx 10 seconds when the power is turned on This display also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one F pg 10 TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward F pg 19 These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this case CONDENSATION all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without LENS COVER Blinks for approx 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed F pg 18 l removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear and turn it on OPERATION PAUSED gain PLEASE WAIT e These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads HEAD CLEANING during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains REQUIRED after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer USE CLEANING CASSETTE E01 E06 The error i
74. the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 Press lt 4 and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot NOTE Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt forwards the tape and pressing reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal FEATURE 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording GR SXM337 only PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs OPERATION m Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 1 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC fam 55 appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically m To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that fasi 5S disappears NOTE Fade Wipe I pg 21 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch DANGER B he vide
75. the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF AUTO ON e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode I pg 25 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode I pg 25 is engaged the light will not activate eee EN SNAPSHOT Button Snapshot GR SXM737 only Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot or several of them in succession 1 Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes z Power Switch SNAPSHOT NOTES amp Display e After SNAPSHOT is pressed there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing which is recorded together with the image e Snapshot is available during playback as well However the shutter sound is not heard 24 ex EFFECT Button Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button NOTES RECORDING Advanced Features Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or w
76. tions Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index pgs 48 51 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 52 and 53 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNINC TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced B Dispose of used battery promptly B Keep away from children B Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire CAUTIONS B To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet ee ENO NOTES e
77. ure quality e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on e f 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 NOI Following the illustration on pg 38 connect the camcorder and the VCR Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 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 Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt I on the camcorder Press amp Il on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt IH on the camcorder m Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished 40 EN NG THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function 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 Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteri
78. uring Recording 120MIN QD g REC EP gt gt gt TWILIGHT 2 10 j PAUSE t pa N 121 2S 12 BRIGHT 13 DEC 25 99 S ET T40 S VHS REC CONGRATULATIONS AA ee ERR E e eed 18 D e PY PET 02 WB 16 18 INDEX Indications CD Tape Remaining Time ee r pg 19 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end 2 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP CF pg 12 3 Program AE Indicator CF pg 25 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P AE then only the indicator remains at 8 3 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator IF pg 24 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing EFFECT then only the indicator remains at 9 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET I pg 14 Tape Length Indicator IF pg 12 O Zoom Indicator Bar eese CF pg 20 a Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Q Recording Indicator sss CF pg 18 Picture Stabilizer Indicator IF pg 20 1D e Interval Time Recording Time Indicator esr ras tr Stir deese nuhi CF pg 30 44 e 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator GR SXM337 only isses sp tte n aei ns I pg 21 12 Bright Level Indicator
79. video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR It is fully compatible with any S VHS VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading 7 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA R6 size battery as shown then reattach the cover 2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compart ment door Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 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 on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e 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 or SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function e 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 38 EN f PLAYBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections When making co
80. zoom level indicator W moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of Power Zoom Lever the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may DES EABILIZERCBUTOR suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 27 Picture stabilizer indicator FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used 5 SEC REC Button GR SXM337 only RETAKE 44 9 Button Display 5 Sec Rec mode indicator GR SXM337 only N21 FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Set

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