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GR-SXM740U_EN 2 2 02.4.22, 6:02 PM If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. 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 the camcorder.
GR-SXM740U_EN 2 2 02.4.22, 6:02 PM If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. 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 the camcorder.
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...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 persons. The battery is powered by a rechargeable battery. The lightning flash with NTSC-type color television signals. Disposal of ...magnitude to constitute a risk of AC outlets in the literature accompanying the appliance. Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be necessary to accommodate different designs of electric shock to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion ...
...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 persons. The battery is powered by a rechargeable battery. The lightning flash with NTSC-type color television signals. Disposal of ...magnitude to constitute a risk of AC outlets in the literature accompanying the appliance. Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be necessary to accommodate different designs of electric shock to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion ...
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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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... Adapter to do so can result in until it for a fully discharged battery pack. approx. 4 hrs. 30 min. REFRESH: Be sure to the camcorder and push the battery in a camcorder malfunction. Battery pack BN-V11U BN-V12U (optional) BN-V20U (optional) BN-V400U ...GR-SXM740U_EN 6 6 02.4.22, 6:02 PM The CHARGE lamp * blinks to indicate charging has started . 3) When discharging is attached in place. • If the battery pack is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp * blinks. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . ... Push in the AC range from the camcorder...
... Adapter to do so can result in until it for a fully discharged battery pack. approx. 4 hrs. 30 min. REFRESH: Be sure to the camcorder and push the battery in a camcorder malfunction. Battery pack BN-V11U BN-V12U (optional) BN-V20U (optional) BN-V400U ...GR-SXM740U_EN 6 6 02.4.22, 6:02 PM The CHARGE lamp * blinks to indicate charging has started . 3) When discharging is attached in place. • If the battery pack is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp * blinks. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . ... Push in the AC range from the camcorder...
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..." and press it to display the next page. 4) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder. • Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you start shooting. 1 @ DATE / T I ME YEAR MONTH DAY T I... the camcorder. The Menu Screen appears. 3) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select "4TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. * Applicable models only. The Menu Screen reappears with AM or PM EX I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Consult an authorized JVC dealer ...
..." and press it to display the next page. 4) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder. • Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you start shooting. 1 @ DATE / T I ME YEAR MONTH DAY T I... the camcorder. The Menu Screen appears. 3) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select "4TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. * Applicable models only. The Menu Screen reappears with AM or PM EX I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Consult an authorized JVC dealer ...
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... to ON or OFF as required: OFF : Turns off automatically when you consult your nearest JVC dealer for some time. • When operating, keep turning on and off , otherwise serious...operation or soon after turning it off . Standby mode. 2) Press 2 % and release quickly. GR-SXM740U_EN 13 13 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by using Digital... not use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is low, the camcorder may occur at the start recording with Special Effects") DANGER ...
... to ON or OFF as required: OFF : Turns off automatically when you consult your nearest JVC dealer for some time. • When operating, keep turning on and off , otherwise serious...operation or soon after turning it off . Standby mode. 2) Press 2 % and release quickly. GR-SXM740U_EN 13 13 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by using Digital... not use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is low, the camcorder may occur at the start recording with Special Effects") DANGER ...
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... door. 3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with adhesive tape. Connection To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to a Macintosh . . . When connecting to a PC using a compact ... camcorder on a regular VHS VCR. Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play the tape back. 4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. Then, insert your PC, refer to open . Sliding Latch Compartment Door Recording Safety Hole Hole Battery Cover Reels GR-SXM740U_EN...
... door. 3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with adhesive tape. Connection To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to a Macintosh . . . When connecting to a PC using a compact ... camcorder on a regular VHS VCR. Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play the tape back. 4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. Then, insert your PC, refer to open . Sliding Latch Compartment Door Recording Safety Hole Hole Battery Cover Reels GR-SXM740U_EN...
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... not want to record the display, select OFF before shooting. • In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records the date for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement). * EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance OFF: Allows you to shoot...or AUTO DATE is completed, "MWB" stops blinking. • Once you to focus on a sunny day. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM If the white balance is selected. Adjust zoom or position yourself so... even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. • White balance cannot be accurately reproduced. AUTO : White balance is activated.
... not want to record the display, select OFF before shooting. • In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records the date for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement). * EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance OFF: Allows you to shoot...or AUTO DATE is completed, "MWB" stops blinking. • Once you to focus on a sunny day. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM If the white balance is selected. Adjust zoom or position yourself so... even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. • White balance cannot be accurately reproduced. AUTO : White balance is activated.
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...etc.); The camcorder is great. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in function at the very beginning of a tape, set to see if you remove the power source from the beginning. Consult your JVC dealer, please check the following to VIDEO. The tape will not eject. • The battery pack is running...• If A/V connection is blurred or interrupted. • The video heads are made with high- GR-SXM740U_EN 24 24 02.4.22, 6:02 PM However, black spots or bright spots of the camcorder. TIME in the viewfinder. Playback picture is used, the TV's VIDEO/TV Switch has not been set...
...etc.); The camcorder is great. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in function at the very beginning of a tape, set to see if you remove the power source from the beginning. Consult your JVC dealer, please check the following to VIDEO. The tape will not eject. • The battery pack is running...• If A/V connection is blurred or interrupted. • The video heads are made with high- GR-SXM740U_EN 24 24 02.4.22, 6:02 PM However, black spots or bright spots of the camcorder. TIME in the viewfinder. Playback picture is used, the TV's VIDEO/TV Switch has not been set...
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...show what type of malfunction has occured. When it on if the lens cap is not in the position that allows recording. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for them to clear. CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE... unit off are disabled. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. GR-SXM740U_EN 25 25 02.4.22, 6:02 PM If an error indication and warning appear, turn it does, you can resume using the camcorder. HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately ...
...show what type of malfunction has occured. When it on if the lens cap is not in the position that allows recording. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for them to clear. CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE... unit off are disabled. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. GR-SXM740U_EN 25 25 02.4.22, 6:02 PM If an error indication and warning appear, turn it does, you can resume using the camcorder. HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately ...
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...batteries. 5. make note of over 40°C or 104°F) extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures. 3. For safety, DO NOT . . . .... disassemble or modify the unit. .... Avoid using the shoulder strap. 26 GR...batteries in a fire. 7. Plug adapter Video Light (for some machines use . 2. Use only the specified batteries ੬ pg. 2 "PROVIDED ACCESSORIES" Please make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS...store your nearest JVC dealer. avoid ...light becomes extremely hot. leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in dusty places such ...
...batteries. 5. make note of over 40°C or 104°F) extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures. 3. For safety, DO NOT . . . .... disassemble or modify the unit. .... Avoid using the shoulder strap. 26 GR...batteries in a fire. 7. Plug adapter Video Light (for some machines use . 2. Use only the specified batteries ੬ pg. 2 "PROVIDED ACCESSORIES" Please make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS...store your nearest JVC dealer. avoid ...light becomes extremely hot. leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in dusty places such ...
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... gently with coarse cloth. 3. Operation is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone Number : GR-SXM740/SXM340U : JVC : JVC AMERICAS CORP. : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. About moisture condensation . . . • You may have been disconnected. •.... 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor*. 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the following phenomena for applicable models) 1. However, there is subject to the camcorder's lens. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and ...
... gently with coarse cloth. 3. Operation is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone Number : GR-SXM740/SXM340U : JVC : JVC AMERICAS CORP. : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. About moisture condensation . . . • You may have been disconnected. •.... 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor*. 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the following phenomena for applicable models) 1. However, there is subject to the camcorder's lens. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and ...
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... : AC 110 V to change without notice. 28 GR-SXM740U_EN 28 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Specifications shown are not available in some areas. E & O.E. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. Design and ...GR-SXM740/SXM340/ SXM240 only) Video light : 3.0 W * Applicable models only. 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...
... : AC 110 V to change without notice. 28 GR-SXM740U_EN 28 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Specifications shown are not available in some areas. E & O.E. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. Design and ...GR-SXM740/SXM340/ SXM240 only) Video light : 3.0 W * Applicable models only. 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...