Compact VHS Camcorder Instructions

EN17
Quick Review: To check the end of the last
recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby
mode.
2) Press 2 and release quickly.
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played
back automatically, then pauses in Record–
Standby mode for the next shot.
● Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.
Retake: To re-record certain segments.
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 3 forwards the
tape and pressing 2 reverses it.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
● Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.
DANGER
 The video light can become extremely hot. Do
not touch it either while in operation or soon
after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may
result.
 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying
case immediately after using the video light,
since it remains extremely hot for some time.
 When operating, keep a distance of about 30
cm between the video light and people or
objects.
 Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
 It is recommended that you consult your
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video
light.
Video Light
(GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/SXM76ED/
SX56ED only): To brighten the scene when
natural lighting is too dim.
1) 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.
● The video light can only be used with the
camcorder’s power on.
● It is recommended to set the white balance
(  pg. 29) to when you use the video light.
● When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
● Even if the battery indicator ( ) 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.
● When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:
• Depending on 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.
• While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter”
mode (  pg. 20) is engaged, the light is likely
to stay on.
• While the “Twilight” mode (  pg. 20) is
engaged, the light will not activate.