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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM460A GR-SXM260A GR-SX210A GR-SXM46EA GR-SXM26EA GR-SX21EA VHS PAL 625 ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 - 3 MAJOR FEATURES 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 GETTING STARTED 6 - 15 RECORDING 16 - 32 Basic Recording 16 Basic Features 18 Advanced Features 22 PLAYBACK 33 - 37 Basic Playback 33 Features 34 Using The Cassette Adapter 35 Connections 36 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ...
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM460A GR-SXM260A GR-SX210A GR-SXM46EA GR-SXM26EA GR-SX21EA VHS PAL 625 ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 - 3 MAJOR FEATURES 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 GETTING STARTED 6 - 15 RECORDING 16 - 32 Basic Recording 16 Basic Features 18 Advanced Features 22 PLAYBACK 33 - 37 Basic Playback 33 Features 34 Using The Cassette Adapter 35 Connections 36 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ...
Instruction Manual
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...Adapter/Charger for a long period of used in fire. Refer servicing to fire or electric shock. You are separated for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is...8546; When you . . . .... No user serviceable parts inside. However, S-VHS recordings are listed in the Table Of Contents on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. Ⅲ Keep away from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down and unplug it is incorrectly replaced. ...
...Adapter/Charger for a long period of used in fire. Refer servicing to fire or electric shock. You are separated for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is...8546; When you . . . .... No user serviceable parts inside. However, S-VHS recordings are listed in the Table Of Contents on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. Ⅲ Keep away from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down and unplug it is incorrectly replaced. ...
Instruction Manual
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... Rotate the Select Wheel to "AUTO" or "PRO.". Ⅲ Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not available. 4 EN Integrated Auto Light (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/ SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) (੬ pg. 20) Programme AE with Special Effects... Super VHS-ET (੬ pg. 12) MAJOR FEATURES TBC (Time Base Corrector) (੬ pg. 34) Picture Stabiliser (੬ pg. 18) Digital Hyper Zoom (੬ pg. 18) Zoom in progress. DEMO MODE OF F ON Ⅲ "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is in Zoom out NOTES...
... Rotate the Select Wheel to "AUTO" or "PRO.". Ⅲ Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not available. 4 EN Integrated Auto Light (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/ SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) (੬ pg. 20) Programme AE with Special Effects... Super VHS-ET (੬ pg. 12) MAJOR FEATURES TBC (Time Base Corrector) (੬ pg. 34) Picture Stabiliser (੬ pg. 18) Digital Hyper Zoom (੬ pg. 18) Zoom in progress. DEMO MODE OF F ON Ⅲ "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is in Zoom out NOTES...
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NOTES: ● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. ● S-VHS/S-VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording mode is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. T30=30 minutes of the ....", then press MENU. 2 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the correct tape length setting. NOTE: The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 16) displayed in the viewfinder is set to "TAPE LENGTH", then press it. 10 EN Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button SP/LP Recording Mode Button...
NOTES: ● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. ● S-VHS/S-VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording mode is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. T30=30 minutes of the ....", then press MENU. 2 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the correct tape length setting. NOTE: The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 16) displayed in the viewfinder is set to "TAPE LENGTH", then press it. 10 EN Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button SP/LP Recording Mode Button...
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... set to "LP" (੬ pg. 10). The S-VHS ET Setting Menu appears. rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to "PRO.". ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OF F S-VHS ET OF F TAPE LENGTH T 3 0 Menu Screen 4RE T URN S-VHS ET ON OF F When an S-VHS cassette is set to "SP" (੬ pg. 10).... 1 Set the Power Switch to "S-VHS ET", then press it. Press the Select Wheel again...
... set to "LP" (੬ pg. 10). The S-VHS ET Setting Menu appears. rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to "PRO.". ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OF F S-VHS ET OF F TAPE LENGTH T 3 0 Menu Screen 4RE T URN S-VHS ET ON OF F When an S-VHS cassette is set to "SP" (੬ pg. 10).... 1 Set the Power Switch to "S-VHS ET", then press it. Press the Select Wheel again...
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... or for superior results. Regular VHS VCR Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter •S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be played back not only on this camcorder. Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. Ⅲ With some JVC VCRs. Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played...
... or for superior results. Regular VHS VCR Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter •S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be played back not only on this camcorder. Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. Ⅲ With some JVC VCRs. Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played...
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...necessary when connecting the camcorder to "OFF". : Factory-preset Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If a cassette is not loaded, "S-VHS" 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 not available...2668; pg. 9). The numbers range from 01 to "ON" and the Menu Screen is in the camcorder, demonstration is loaded (੬ pg. 12). If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that allows recording is loaded in the position that ...
...necessary when connecting the camcorder to "OFF". : Factory-preset Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If a cassette is not loaded, "S-VHS" 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 not available...2668; pg. 9). The numbers range from 01 to "ON" and the Menu Screen is in the camcorder, demonstration is loaded (੬ pg. 12). If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that allows recording is loaded in the position that ...
Instruction Manual
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...then insert the cassette and close the compart- Recording safety hole This may appear on the screen. ● To record on a VHS VCR. Playback is fully compatible with this camcorder on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter's recording safety hole with the... S-VHS function. ● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may take around ...
...then insert the cassette and close the compart- Recording safety hole This may appear on the screen. ● To record on a VHS VCR. Playback is fully compatible with this camcorder on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter's recording safety hole with the... S-VHS function. ● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may take around ...
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...cassettes . . . ... where they won 't be subject to run at all. Keep it against hard objects. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is extremely low. (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in use. ... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape ...as those generated by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. 50 EN Cassettes To properly use . 2. make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark. ... CAUTIONS (cont.) Main Unit 1. in their original cases. in a closed car in places where humidity is not in places ...
...cassettes . . . ... where they won 't be subject to run at all. Keep it against hard objects. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is extremely low. (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in use. ... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape ...as those generated by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. 50 EN Cassettes To properly use . 2. make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark. ... CAUTIONS (cont.) Main Unit 1. in their original cases. in a closed car in places where humidity is not in places ...
Instruction Manual
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... 19 @ Bright Level Indicator (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only pg. 16 # Instant Title Display pg. 27 $ Date/Time Display pg. 27 % Focus Indicator pg. 31 ^ Exposure Control Level Counter pg. 30 & White Balance Mode Indicator pg. 32 * S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator ... ੬...at 9. 4 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 12 5 Tape Length Indicator pg. 10 6 Zoom Indicator Bar pg. 18 Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio 7 Recording Indicator pg. 16 0 Picture Stabiliser Indicator pg. 18 ! • Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator pg. 28, 48 •...
... 19 @ Bright Level Indicator (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only pg. 16 # Instant Title Display pg. 27 $ Date/Time Display pg. 27 % Focus Indicator pg. 31 ^ Exposure Control Level Counter pg. 30 & White Balance Mode Indicator pg. 32 * S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator ... ੬...at 9. 4 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 12 5 Tape Length Indicator pg. 10 6 Zoom Indicator Bar pg. 18 Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio 7 Recording Indicator pg. 16 0 Picture Stabiliser Indicator pg. 18 ! • Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator pg. 28, 48 •...
Instruction Manual
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... f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with the viewfinder fully tilted downward) * GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only. LP : 11....GR-SXM260A/SXM26EA) Speaker : Monaural (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/ SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) 58 EN Camcorder SPECIFICATIONS General Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption LCD monitor* off, viewfinder on : 4.2 W (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA) 3.7 W (GR-SX210A/SX21EA) LCD monitor* on, viewfinder off : 4.6 W (GR...
... f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with the viewfinder fully tilted downward) * GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only. LP : 11....GR-SXM260A/SXM26EA) Speaker : Monaural (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/ SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) 58 EN Camcorder SPECIFICATIONS General Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption LCD monitor* off, viewfinder on : 4.2 W (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA) 3.7 W (GR-SX210A/SX21EA) LCD monitor* on, viewfinder off : 4.6 W (GR...
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... (AA)"-size battery x 1 Optional Accessories •Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U •Car Battery Charger BH-V3E •Compact S-VHS ( ) Cassettes SE-C45/30 •Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/45/30 •Remote Control Unit RM-V700U •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Some accessories are for details... AA-V16A/AS/EA Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Charging system Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : AC 110 V to change without notice. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated.
... (AA)"-size battery x 1 Optional Accessories •Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U •Car Battery Charger BH-V3E •Compact S-VHS ( ) Cassettes SE-C45/30 •Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/45/30 •Remote Control Unit RM-V700U •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Some accessories are for details... AA-V16A/AS/EA Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Charging system Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : AC 110 V to change without notice. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated.