COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER ENGLISH GR-SXM301AS GR-SXM265AS GR-SXM201AS INSTRUCTIONS GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 1 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 4~8 RECORDING/PLAYBACK 625 VHS PAL AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 9 BASIC FEATURES 9 ~ 11 MENU SETTINGS 12 ~ 16 REFERENCES 18 ~ 23 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 2 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM PROVIDED ACCESSORIES NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS • This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. • Use the JVC BN-V10U/ V12U/ V20U/ V400U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
GETTING STARTED GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 4 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. 51 2 3 4 Eyepiece During shooting & % ( ) 6 Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder 7 8 5 ~ Cassette holder 9 " # $ ! Connector Cover Viewfinder , 180 Turn the gear to take up slack Speaker + LCD monitor .
1 • MENU Wheel [–, +] .............................. pg. 7 • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] ......................... pg. 15 • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........... pg. 9 • TRACKING Wheel [–, +]..................... pg. 10 > Tape Length Indicator ........................... pg. 15 ? Zoom Indicator Bar ............................... pg. 10 a Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio @ Recording Indicator................................. pg. 9 [ Digital Effect Indicator ..........................
GETTING STARTED GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 6 Monday, December 6, 2004 3:12 PM Using the Battery Pack GETTING STARTED Perform step 1) of “Charging the Battery Pack”. Approximate recording time (unit: min.
• The following steps have the same function as “REFRESH” ( pg. 6). 1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no cassette inserted. 2) Set the Power Switch $ to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button #. • During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated. • Charging and discharging are not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. • When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp % may not light.
GETTING STARTED GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 8 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting 1) Separate the Velcro strip. 2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button " and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip. Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket .. Then tighten the screw. .
For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK • The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power Switch $ to “OFF”, then to “ ”, “ ” or “PLAY”. • When the Power Switch $ is set to “ ”, “ ” or “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.
BASIC FEATURES GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 10 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM Backlight Compensation Quick Review To increase the brightness of the subject relative to the background. 1) Press BACKLIGHT ( during recording. “ ” < is displayed and the subject is brightened. 2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press BACKLIGHT ( again. “ ” < disappears. • Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes (“ ” or “ ”).
• Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished. • If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on, turn off TBC. Connections To A TV/VCR Using The Cassette Adapter 1) Make sure all units are turned off. 2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If using both TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to the TV input. 3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. • Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.
MENU SETTINGS GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 12 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM TOP MENU adapter, the tape may become damaged. To take up slack in the tape, turn the gear 3 in the direction of the arrow. • During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels 7 for safety and tape protection. • Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS function.
SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting. LIGHT : The camcorder’s light is on and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted (maximum 1/2 sec.). • During Night-Scope, the following cannot be activated: “Picture Stabiliser”, “Programme AE With Special Effects”, “Digital Effects” and “S.LX” in the menu settings. • During Night-Scope, it may be difficult for focusing. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. NEGAPOSI: The colours of a picture are reversed.
MENU SETTINGS GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 14 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode. “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time. • If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. M.W.B If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. AUTO : White balance is adjusted automatically. FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day.
SYSTEM MENU 1 DATE/TIME SET Allows you to set the current date and time. ( pg. 7) TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used: T30=30 minutes, T45=45 minutes, T50=50 minutes, T60=60 minutes. • Tape remaining time / is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. SYSTEM MENU 2 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically. Available when the Power Switch $ is set to “ ” or “ ” and “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factorypreset).
MENU SETTINGS GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 16 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM VCR MENU • This function is cancelled when the power is turned off or when the cassette is ejected. • To use this function, it is recommended that SCROLL in TITLE SETUP ( pg. 14) be set to “OFF”. VCR ME N U C O UN T E R ME MO R Y C O UN T E R R E S E T S-VHS (S-VHS ET) ON: With an S-VHS cassette, “S” =appears and the camcorder records in S-VHS.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-SXM301/265AS only) The Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the remote sensor. 4) 5) ZOOM (T/W) PLAY REW STOP INSERT REC TIME/ ANIM. START/STOP T W REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE START/ STOP INSERT A.DUB REC TIME INT. TIME TIME LAPSE ANIM. • FF PAUSE A.DUB INT.
TROUBLESHOOTING GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 18 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. • This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-ground and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder. The tape is running, but there is no playback picture. • The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.
CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode. 1) Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified. 2) Be sure to insert batteries in the correct direction. 3) Do not use rechargeable batteries. 4) Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode. 5) Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
CAUTIONS GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 20 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM 2) Avoid using the unit… … in places subject to excessive humidity, dust, shock or vibration. … in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. … in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. … near a television set. … near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). … in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
3 Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper. 4 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush. For Your Maintenance 1) After Use 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Press EJECT for approximately 2 seconds to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor. 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
SPECIFICATIONS GR-SXM301AS-EN.fm Page 22 Thursday, December 2, 2004 5:53 PM SPECIFICATIONS Pickup Lens Camcorder General Format Power source : S-VHS/ VHS PAL standard : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 6 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Viewfinder on : 3.7 W LCD monitor on : 4.3 W Video light* : 0.4 W Filter diameter Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD monitor * GR-SXM301AS only.
TERMS A P AC Adapter ................................................... pg. 6 Animation Recording .................................. pg. 15 Auto Date Record ....................................... pg. 15 Auto Focus.................................................. pg. 10 Auto Shut Off ................................................ pg. 9 Picture Stabiliser ......................................... pg. 14 Playback........................................................ pg.
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