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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 5
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 6
MAJOR FEATURES 7
COMPACT
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 7
VHS CAMCORDER
GETTING STARTED 8 – 15
RECORDING 16 – 30
Basic Recording ..........................16
GR-SXM527
Basic Features ...........................18
Advanced Features ......................21
PLAYBACK 31 – 35
Basic Playback ...........................31
Features ..................................32
Using The Cassette Adapter ...........33
Connections...........................
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2 EN 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 •All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover. •Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. •Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . .
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EN3 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-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 th
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4 EN 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS not be blocked or covered. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. But improper use can result in potential electrical • Do not place the product in a built-in installa
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EN5 USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a •Do not place this product on an unstable cart, marked change in performance and you are unable stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing to restore normal operation by following the detailed serious injury to a child or adult, and serious procedure in its operating instructions, do not damage to the product. attempt to service it yourself as opening or rem
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 6 EN SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE A Hook on. B Push in. PUSH Button EJECT Switch BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack 1 Open the LCD monitor fully. Hook its end to the camcorder and push the 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. battery pack in until it locks in place . 3 Insert a video cassette. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) 4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. To remove the battery pack (For more details, Z pg. 10) Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull o
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MAJOR FEATURES EN7 Integrated Auto Light TBC (Time Base Corrector) (Z pg. 20) (Z pg. 32) Program AE with Special Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 18) Effects (Z pg. 22) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Super VHS-ET (Z pg. 13) Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 18) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •AC Power •Cassette Adapter Adapter/ (VHS Playpak) Charger C-P7U AA-V16U •Shoulder Strap •Remote Control Unit RM-V715U •Battery Pack BN-V20U •Lithium Bat
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN Battery pack BN-V12U or BN-V20U Power Marks This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use To AC outlet provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGE indicator CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from 1 the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. AC Power Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the Adapter/Charger AA-
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EN9 USING THE BATTERY PACK A Hook on. Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . B Push in. •If 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-V12U 1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 1 hr. 10 min. BATTERY REL
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Slot 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 1 supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the 2 camcorder. Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have Battery holder 3 the “+” mark visible. Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a 4 click. NOTE
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EN11 Date/Time Settings Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp 1 comes on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to 3 “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Select Wheel Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME Power Switch Menu appears. •To return to the previous settings, rotate the Select MENU Button Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then go to s
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/ 1 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: Select Wheel If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. Power Switch SP/EP R
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EN13 Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU. 1 If a VHS cassette is loaded . . . 2 .... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “S-VHS ET”, then press it. The S-VHS ET Select Wheel Setting Menu appears. Power Switch If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . . .... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar MENU Button to “S-VHS”, then press it. The
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET n JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results. Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and playback. n 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. n If the S-VHS ET
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EN15 Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Separate the Velcro strip. 1 Recording Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the Start/Stop Button 2 grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily 3 operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. 3 3 Viewfinder Adjustment 2 2 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or 180 180° ° 1 “PRO.”). Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability. 2 1 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the 3 indi
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RECORDING Basic Recording 16 EN NOTE: LENS COVER Open/Close Ring You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 8) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 12) c Load A Cassette (Z pg. 10) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 15) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 15) Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Power Switch Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Recording Start/Stop Button 1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. S
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EN17 NOTES: c 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. c The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. c There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. c The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the
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RECORDING Basic Features 18 EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom in (T: Telephoto) PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom. OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Display Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. Zoom indicator bar n The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker th
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EN19 5 SEC. REC Button FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. RETAKE OPERATION: (2/3) 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or Button “PRO.”). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n 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 Display normal. FEATURE: Retake PAUSE PURPOSE: To re-record certain s
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 20 EN 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. LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch n The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on. n It is recommended to set the white
