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... end that is closest to the camcorder. PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Adapter AP-V12U, AP-V11U or AP-V10U • Cassette Adapter C-P7U • CD-ROM (GR-SXM740/ SXM340 only) • Battery Pack BN-V11U • Lens Cap • AA (R6) Battery (for Cassette Adapter) • ...Shoulder Strap • PC Connection Cable (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be ...
... end that is closest to the camcorder. PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Adapter AP-V12U, AP-V11U or AP-V10U • Cassette Adapter C-P7U • CD-ROM (GR-SXM740/ SXM340 only) • Battery Pack BN-V11U • Lens Cap • AA (R6) Battery (for Cassette Adapter) • ...Shoulder Strap • PC Connection Cable (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be ...
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... SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The battery is designed to constitute a risk of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is powered by a rechargeable battery. Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be of sufficient magnitude to be regulated in different countries...information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are possible anywhere. • Use the JVC BN-V11U/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. (An appropriate conversion...
... SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The battery is designed to constitute a risk of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is powered by a rechargeable battery. Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be of sufficient magnitude to be regulated in different countries...information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are possible anywhere. • Use the JVC BN-V11U/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. (An appropriate conversion...
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... Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. GR-SXM740U_EN 4 4 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Also do not place any ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation holes. (If...used , use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. (10) Use only with the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be able to qualified service personnel. JVC's involvement in this equipment in your area. The apparatus shall not be caused.) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (1)...
... Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. GR-SXM740U_EN 4 4 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Also do not place any ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation holes. (If...used , use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. (10) Use only with the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be able to qualified service personnel. JVC's involvement in this equipment in your area. The apparatus shall not be caused.) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (1)...
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... Brighten The LCD Monitor pg. 11 C Cassette Adapter pg. 16 Charge Marker pg. 6 Charging The Battery Pack pg. 6 Classic Film Effect pg. 23 Clean The Camcorder pg. 27 Connection To a VCR/TV pg. 15 Connection To A PC pg. 16 Counter Memory pg...pg. 28 Sports Mode pg. 23 Still Playback pg. 11 Stretch Effect pg. 23 Strobe Effect pg. 23 Super LoLux (S.LX pg. 19 Super VHS Expansion Technology pg. 20 T Tape Counter pg. 14 Tape Dubbing pg. 15 Tape Length Setting pg. 21 ... Balance Adjustment pg. 19 Wide Mode pg. 20 Wipe-In/Out pg. 22 Z Zooming pg. 13 GR-SXM740U_EN 5 5 02.4.22, 6:02 PM
... Brighten The LCD Monitor pg. 11 C Cassette Adapter pg. 16 Charge Marker pg. 6 Charging The Battery Pack pg. 6 Classic Film Effect pg. 23 Clean The Camcorder pg. 27 Connection To a VCR/TV pg. 15 Connection To A PC pg. 16 Counter Memory pg...pg. 28 Sports Mode pg. 23 Still Playback pg. 11 Stretch Effect pg. 23 Strobe Effect pg. 23 Super LoLux (S.LX pg. 19 Super VHS Expansion Technology pg. 20 T Tape Counter pg. 14 Tape Dubbing pg. 15 Tape Length Setting pg. 21 ... Balance Adjustment pg. 19 Wide Mode pg. 20 Wipe-In/Out pg. 22 Z Zooming pg. 13 GR-SXM740U_EN 5 5 02.4.22, 6:02 PM
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...2) Set the Power Switch @ to "OFF". GR-SXM740U_EN 6 6 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Connect the AC Adapter to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK". BATTERY RELEASE Switch Battery pack Power Switch To AC outlet To DC IN...blinks. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Two colors are for over 2 seconds. Unplug the AC Adapter from the camcorder. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack BN-V11U BN-V12U (optional) BN-V20U (optional) BN-V400U (optional) Viewfinder on 1 2 95 100 (50) ...
...2) Set the Power Switch @ to "OFF". GR-SXM740U_EN 6 6 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Connect the AC Adapter to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK". BATTERY RELEASE Switch Battery pack Power Switch To AC outlet To DC IN...blinks. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Two colors are for over 2 seconds. Unplug the AC Adapter from the camcorder. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack BN-V11U BN-V12U (optional) BN-V20U (optional) BN-V400U (optional) Viewfinder on 1 2 95 100 (50) ...
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...1 in clock battery runs out. Date/Time Settings 1) Set the Power Switch @ to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. * Applicable models only. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. 5) To set the date/time as an AC adapter. • To avoid interference with AM or PM EX I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7... in CAMERA MENU. • The date/time cannot be used as necessary before you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/ V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder. Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME" (hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to display...
...1 in clock battery runs out. Date/Time Settings 1) Set the Power Switch @ to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. * Applicable models only. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. 5) To set the date/time as an AC adapter. • To avoid interference with AM or PM EX I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7... in CAMERA MENU. • The date/time cannot be used as necessary before you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/ V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder. Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME" (hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to display...
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... 19 % Date/Time Display pg. 19 ^ Focus Indicator pg. 18 & Exposure Control Level Counter pg. 18 * White Balance Mode Indicator pg. 19 ( S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator*4 pg. 20 ) Record-Standby Mode Indicator pg. 11 q : Cassette Indicator pg. 8 w TBC Indicator pg. 14 e Playback Special Effect Indicator... [TBC pg. 14 5 S-Video Output Connectors [S]*4 pg. 15 6 Audio Output Connector [A pg. 15 7 Video Output Connector [V pg. 15 8 Battery Release Switch [BATTERY RELEASE pg. 6 9 DC IN Connector pg. 6 0 Digital Connector [DIGITAL]*5 ! GR-SXM740U_EN 10 10 02.4.22, 6:02 PM
... 19 % Date/Time Display pg. 19 ^ Focus Indicator pg. 18 & Exposure Control Level Counter pg. 18 * White Balance Mode Indicator pg. 19 ( S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator*4 pg. 20 ) Record-Standby Mode Indicator pg. 11 q : Cassette Indicator pg. 8 w TBC Indicator pg. 14 e Playback Special Effect Indicator... [TBC pg. 14 5 S-Video Output Connectors [S]*4 pg. 15 6 Audio Output Connector [A pg. 15 7 Video Output Connector [V pg. 15 8 Battery Release Switch [BATTERY RELEASE pg. 6 9 DC IN Connector pg. 6 0 Digital Connector [DIGITAL]*5 ! GR-SXM740U_EN 10 10 02.4.22, 6:02 PM
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...Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is normal. GR-SXM740U_EN 13 13 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Digital circuitry extends...to set to zoom out. • The further you consult your nearest JVC dealer for approx. 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record... % and release quickly. Retake To re-record certain segments. 1) Make sure the camcorder is set M.W.B. (੬ pg. 19) to reach the start of about 30 ... not use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is engaged, the light will not activate....
...Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is normal. GR-SXM740U_EN 13 13 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Digital circuitry extends...to set to zoom out. • The further you consult your nearest JVC dealer for approx. 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record... % and release quickly. Retake To re-record certain segments. 1) Make sure the camcorder is set M.W.B. (੬ pg. 19) to reach the start of about 30 ... not use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is engaged, the light will not activate....
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... S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with adhesive tape. Then, insert your PC, refer to the instruction manuals of InnoSys Inc. Sliding Latch Compartment Door Recording Safety Hole Hole Battery Cover Reels GR-SXM740U_EN 16 16 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Connection To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to...
... S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with adhesive tape. Then, insert your PC, refer to the instruction manuals of InnoSys Inc. Sliding Latch Compartment Door Recording Safety Hole Hole Battery Cover Reels GR-SXM740U_EN 16 16 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Connection To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to...
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..."AUTO DATE" but this is selected. CLOUD : Outdoors on a sunny day. DATE/TIME DISP. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM FINE : Outdoors on a cloudy day. Hold a sheet ..." or "MONOTONE" mode (੬ pg. 23, "Digital Effects") is turned off or the battery removed. • White balance cannot be accurately reproduced. This setting is initiated after 5 seconds with...to record the display, select OFF before shooting. • In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records the date for about 5 seconds when recording is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-...
..."AUTO DATE" but this is selected. CLOUD : Outdoors on a sunny day. DATE/TIME DISP. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM FINE : Outdoors on a cloudy day. Hold a sheet ..." or "MONOTONE" mode (੬ pg. 23, "Digital Effects") is turned off or the battery removed. • White balance cannot be accurately reproduced. This setting is initiated after 5 seconds with...to record the display, select OFF before shooting. • In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records the date for about 5 seconds when recording is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-...
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... a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it and proceed as usual from functioning properly. GR-SXM740U_EN 24 24 02.4.22, 6:02 PM These spots are erased. This is not due to.... 14, "Counter Memory"). The tape will not eject. • The battery pack is running , but there is no playback picture. • The TV has not been set... spots or bright spots of the camcorder. Consult your JVC dealer, please check the following to turn the camcorder's power off before disconnecting the power source. TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your nearest JVC dealer for about 5 seconds, so...
... a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it and proceed as usual from functioning properly. GR-SXM740U_EN 24 24 02.4.22, 6:02 PM These spots are erased. This is not due to.... 14, "Counter Memory"). The tape will not eject. • The battery pack is running , but there is no playback picture. • The TV has not been set... spots or bright spots of the camcorder. Consult your JVC dealer, please check the following to turn the camcorder's power off before disconnecting the power source. TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your nearest JVC dealer for about 5 seconds, so...
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... is attached. E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. GR-SXM740U_EN 25 25 02.4.22, 6:02 PM If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. If the warning remains after power is not in the position that allows recording. As the battery power comes close to clear. Warning Indications (high) (exhausted... fast-forward. In this case, all functions except tape eject and power on again. Remove the tape, turn it does, you can resume using the camcorder. E01-E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY: The error indications (E01 -
... is attached. E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. GR-SXM740U_EN 25 25 02.4.22, 6:02 PM If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. If the warning remains after power is not in the position that allows recording. As the battery power comes close to clear. Warning Indications (high) (exhausted... fast-forward. In this case, all functions except tape eject and power on again. Remove the tape, turn it does, you can resume using the camcorder. E01-E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY: The error indications (E01 -
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...VHS-C mark. .... This exposes the tape to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. .... Store cassettes . . . .... vertically, in summer. .... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is positioned properly when inserting. .... Avoid using the shoulder strap. 26 GR...fresh ones. disassemble or modify the unit. .... do not open the camcorder's chassis. .... use . . . .... Replace them with both hands or use and store your nearest JVC dealer. near flammable or explosive materials. • It is recommended ...
...VHS-C mark. .... This exposes the tape to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. .... Store cassettes . . . .... vertically, in summer. .... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is positioned properly when inserting. .... Avoid using the shoulder strap. 26 GR...fresh ones. disassemble or modify the unit. .... do not open the camcorder's chassis. .... use . . . .... Replace them with both hands or use and store your nearest JVC dealer. near flammable or explosive materials. • It is recommended ...
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...remove the battery pack. 6 Attach the provided lens cap to radio or television reception, which the receiver is moved from the center hole using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to hold the viewfinder securely. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to the camcorder's lens...to the cool air from that interference will cause drops of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone Number : GR-SXM740/SXM340U : JVC : JVC AMERICAS CORP. : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. To prevent damage to damage the monitor. These are designed to provide ...
...remove the battery pack. 6 Attach the provided lens cap to radio or television reception, which the receiver is moved from the center hole using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to hold the viewfinder securely. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to the camcorder's lens...to the cool air from that interference will cause drops of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone Number : GR-SXM740/SXM340U : JVC : JVC AMERICAS CORP. : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. To prevent damage to damage the monitor. These are designed to provide ...
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...your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. Design and specifications subject to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.55" color LCD (GR-AX970 ...notice. 28 GR-SXM740U_EN 28 02.4.22, 6:02 PM SPECIFICATIONS General Camcorder Format : S-VHS (GR-SXM740/SXM340/ SXM240 only)/VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 6 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM740/SXM540/ SXM340/SXM240 only) 3.7 W (GR-AX970 only)...
...your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. Design and specifications subject to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.55" color LCD (GR-AX970 ...notice. 28 GR-SXM740U_EN 28 02.4.22, 6:02 PM SPECIFICATIONS General Camcorder Format : S-VHS (GR-SXM740/SXM340/ SXM240 only)/VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 6 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM740/SXM540/ SXM340/SXM240 only) 3.7 W (GR-AX970 only)...