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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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...local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: CAUTIONS • This camcorder is powered by a rechargeable battery. However, live recording and LCD monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. • Use the JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the... of its upper and lower sides. This product has a fluorescent lamp that you have purchased is designed to persons. Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be used with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of ...
...local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: CAUTIONS • This camcorder is powered by a rechargeable battery. However, live recording and LCD monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. • Use the JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the... of its upper and lower sides. This product has a fluorescent lamp that you have purchased is designed to persons. Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be used with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of ...
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...has been dropped. The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the rear). When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules... which may be followed strictly. When a cart is used Ni-Cd batteries into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to dripping or splashing. GR-SXM740U_EN 4 4 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both ...
...has been dropped. The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the rear). When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules... which may be followed strictly. When a cart is used Ni-Cd batteries into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to dripping or splashing. GR-SXM740U_EN 4 4 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both ...
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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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... before recharging or storing it locks in place. • If the battery pack is turned off. GR-SXM740U_EN 6 6 02.4.22, 6:02 PM GETTING STARTED Hook on USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (੬ step 2) and 3) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK"). • The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in...
... before recharging or storing it locks in place. • If the battery pack is turned off. GR-SXM740U_EN 6 6 02.4.22, 6:02 PM GETTING STARTED Hook on USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (੬ step 2) and 3) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK"). • The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in...
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... extended use, it . 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 ME 2002 JUN 28 PM 8 : 2 0 12-hour indication with AM or PM EX I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7 02.4.22, 6:02... Consult an authorized JVC dealer for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp * may be used as necessary before you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/ V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder. • During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be stored in...
... extended use, it . 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 ME 2002 JUN 28 PM 8 : 2 0 12-hour indication with AM or PM EX I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7 02.4.22, 6:02... Consult an authorized JVC dealer for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp * may be used as necessary before you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/ V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder. • During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be stored in...
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... ^ 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...GR-SXM740/SXM340 only. REC]*3 pg. 12 3 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W pg. 13 • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*1 pg. 11 4 • Picture Stabilizer Button [P.STABILIZER pg. 12 • Time Base Corrector Button [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...
... ^ 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...GR-SXM740/SXM340 only. REC]*3 pg. 12 3 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W pg. 13 • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*1 pg. 11 4 • Picture Stabilizer Button [P.STABILIZER pg. 12 • Time Base Corrector Button [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...
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...camcorder is turned on. • It is recommended to set "D.ZOOM" (੬ pg. 20) to reach the start of image may occur at the start point for new recording. This is in Record-Standby mode for the next shot. • Distortion may suffer. GR...off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you consult your nearest JVC dealer for some time. • When operating, keep turning on . Standby, lock ...; Do not use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is called Digital Zoom. • Slide the Power ...
...camcorder is turned on. • It is recommended to set "D.ZOOM" (੬ pg. 20) to reach the start of image may occur at the start point for new recording. This is in Record-Standby mode for the next shot. • Distortion may suffer. GR...off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you consult your nearest JVC dealer for some time. • When operating, keep turning on . Standby, lock ...; Do not use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is called Digital Zoom. • Slide the Power ...
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... Reels GR-SXM740U_EN 16 16 02.4.22, 6:02 PM This may appear on the screen. • To record on a S-VHS/ VHS VCR. 1) Slide the battery cover up and remove the cassette. • During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for the provided software. Using The Cassette Adapter Use this camcorder on a VCR...
... Reels GR-SXM740U_EN 16 16 02.4.22, 6:02 PM This may appear on the screen. • To record on a S-VHS/ VHS VCR. 1) Slide the battery cover up and remove the cassette. • During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for the provided software. Using The Cassette Adapter Use this camcorder on a VCR...
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...TITLE Allows you 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.... If you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. • White balance cannot be accurately reproduced. FINE : Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN : A... M.W.B. AUTO : White balance is selected. CLOUD : Outdoors on a sunny day. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM
...TITLE Allows you 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.... If you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. • White balance cannot be accurately reproduced. FINE : Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN : A... M.W.B. AUTO : White balance is selected. CLOUD : Outdoors on a sunny day. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM
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...no playback picture. • The TV has not been set to its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it from the beginning. These spots are... (from 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 Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. ... Memory"). TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your nearest JVC dealer for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly. It is great. This is a good way to turn the camcorder's power off before disconnecting the power ...
...no playback picture. • The TV has not been set to its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it from the beginning. These spots are... (from 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 Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. ... Memory"). TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your nearest JVC dealer for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly. It is great. This is a good way to turn the camcorder's power off before disconnecting the power ...
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...If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. GR-SXM740U_EN 25 25 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Remove the tape, turn it does, you can resume using the camcorder. LENS CAP: Appears for them to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). If the warning remains after...few minutes for the warnings to clear, and turn the unit off , remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for 5 seconds after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer. HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt ...
...If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. GR-SXM740U_EN 25 25 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Remove the tape, turn it does, you can resume using the camcorder. LENS CAP: Appears for them to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). If the warning remains after...few minutes for the warnings to clear, and turn the unit off , remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for 5 seconds after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer. HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt ...
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...the battery pack attached when the camcorder is normal for an extended period to become wet. .... near a television set. .... subject it to avoid battery leakage ... batteries. CAUTIONS When using the shoulder strap. 26 GR-SXM740U_EN 26 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Remove the batteries .... in this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. direct the eyepiece...battery-cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can leak or explode. 6. make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark. .... out of the batteries...
...the battery pack attached when the camcorder is normal for an extended period to become wet. .... near a television set. .... subject it to avoid battery leakage ... batteries. CAUTIONS When using the shoulder strap. 26 GR-SXM740U_EN 26 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Remove the batteries .... in this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. direct the eyepiece...battery-cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can leak or explode. 6. make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark. .... out of the batteries...
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... (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to a warm place, after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have observed that interference will cause...subjected to an angle of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone Number : GR-SXM740/SXM340U : JVC : JVC AMERICAS CORP. : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. Increase the separation between the equipment and...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for applicable models) 1. place the camcorder with coarse cloth. 3. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for...
... (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to a warm place, after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have observed that interference will cause...subjected to an angle of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone Number : GR-SXM740/SXM340U : JVC : JVC AMERICAS CORP. : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. Increase the separation between the equipment and...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for applicable models) 1. place the camcorder with coarse cloth. 3. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for...
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... your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Other countries : AC 110 V to change without 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...
... your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Other countries : AC 110 V to change without 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...