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... Customer, Thank you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the bottom of this information for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM740 GR-SXM340 GR-SXM240 GR-AX970 LYT0880-001E For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Before use, please read "PRECAUTIONS" (੬ pg. 3, 4) to the demo...
... Customer, Thank you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the bottom of this information for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM740 GR-SXM340 GR-SXM240 GR-AX970 LYT0880-001E For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Before use, please read "PRECAUTIONS" (੬ pg. 3, 4) to the demo...
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If a cable has only 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 maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. GR-SXM740U_EN 2 2 02.4.22, 6:02 PM
If a cable has only 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 maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. GR-SXM740U_EN 2 2 02.4.22, 6:02 PM
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... OR MOISTURE. Disposal 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... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is designed to the presence of this camcorder. 3 3 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Check with NTSC-type color television signals. Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to accommodate different...
... OR MOISTURE. Disposal 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... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is designed to the presence of this camcorder. 3 3 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Check with NTSC-type color television signals. Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to accommodate different...
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...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. 14 D Darken The ...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 Tele...White 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
...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. 14 D Darken The ...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 Tele...White 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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... (190) 1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor 2 When using GR-AX970 ( ): when the video light is attached in a camcorder malfunction. GETTING STARTED Hook on USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (੬ step 2) and 3) of the battery pack to fully discharge ...BATTERY PACK"). • The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in . ATTENTION Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder's power is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp * blinks. USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE ...
... (190) 1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor 2 When using GR-AX970 ( ): when the video light is attached in a camcorder malfunction. GETTING STARTED Hook on USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (੬ step 2) and 3) of the battery pack to fully discharge ...BATTERY PACK"). • The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in . ATTENTION Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder's power is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp * blinks. USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE ...
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...blinks, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select "EXIT", and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME" (hour/minute), rotate the MENU ...avoid interference with reception, do not use . The Menu Screen reappears with AM or PM EX I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select "4NEXT" and press ... , it is too cold, charging may not light. • During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated. • Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery ...
...blinks, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select "EXIT", and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME" (hour/minute), rotate the MENU ...avoid interference with reception, do not use . The Menu Screen reappears with AM or PM EX I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select "4NEXT" and press ... , it is too cold, charging may not light. • During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated. • Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery ...
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...sized tripod. Cassette holder t Gear Turn to open. 2) Insert or remove a cassette. CAUTION When using a tripod, be opened while the camcorder is in the viewfinder are clearly focused. 180° PAUSE Shoulder Strap Attachment Thread the strap through the loop and grasp the grip. 3) Adjust... t until the indications in the record mode or detached from the power source. * Applicable models only. i Erase Protection tab t Cassette holder i GR-SXM740U_EN 8 8 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Grip Adjustment 1) Separate the Velcro strip. 2) Pass your right hand through the eyelet y, then fold it...
...sized tripod. Cassette holder t Gear Turn to open. 2) Insert or remove a cassette. CAUTION When using a tripod, be opened while the camcorder is in the viewfinder are clearly focused. 180° PAUSE Shoulder Strap Attachment Thread the strap through the loop and grasp the grip. 3) Adjust... t until the indications in the record mode or detached from the power source. * Applicable models only. i Erase Protection tab t Cassette holder i GR-SXM740U_EN 8 8 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Grip Adjustment 1) Separate the Velcro strip. 2) Pass your right hand through the eyelet y, then fold it...
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...2668; pg. 25 for Warning Indications . 9 GR-SXM740U_EN 9 02.4.22, 6:02 PM CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to u take up slack. VHS REC MWB PAUSE 5M I N 1 / 2S... BR I GHT 6- - - + CONGRATULAT I GHT 1 0 x +02 S - LCD monitor (applicable models only) Cassette holder Viewfinder o Speaker (applicable models only) p 180° 90° i 180° ) q w e rt y Turn the gear to this diagram while reading the instructions. Eyepiece 1 2 3 4 During shooting # $ % ^ &*( 5 6 7 8 9 0! @ Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder...
...2668; pg. 25 for Warning Indications . 9 GR-SXM740U_EN 9 02.4.22, 6:02 PM CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to u take up slack. VHS REC MWB PAUSE 5M I N 1 / 2S... BR I GHT 6- - - + CONGRATULAT I GHT 1 0 x +02 S - LCD monitor (applicable models only) Cassette holder Viewfinder o Speaker (applicable models only) p 180° 90° i 180° ) q w e rt y Turn the gear to this diagram while reading the instructions. Eyepiece 1 2 3 4 During shooting # $ % ^ &*( 5 6 7 8 9 0! @ Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder...
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...at an angle of the viewfinder by pressing 2 % or 3 & during Still Playback, noise bars will not appear (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only). * Applicable models only. To playback on this camcorder. RECORDING Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME in the viewfinder, however you are using the... GR-AX970, it upward to 180°, you cannot view any image in SYSTEM MENU. (੬ pg. 18 - ...
...at an angle of the viewfinder by pressing 2 % or 3 & during Still Playback, noise bars will not appear (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only). * Applicable models only. To playback on this camcorder. RECORDING Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME in the viewfinder, however you are using the... GR-AX970, it upward to 180°, you cannot view any image in SYSTEM MENU. (੬ pg. 18 - ...
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However, the shutter sound is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record- function, press 5SEC. BASIC FEATURES Snapshot (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can record still images that 5S @ disappears. • Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 22) cannot be ...23, "Digital Effects"). 5Sec. STABILIZER 4. ! disappears. • Accurate stabilization may not be activated during playback. REC 2. 5S @ appears and 5Sec. REC 2. GR-SXM740U_EN 12 12 02.4.22, 6:02 PM appears. 2) To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P. Rec (5-sec. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is ...
However, the shutter sound is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record- function, press 5SEC. BASIC FEATURES Snapshot (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can record still images that 5S @ disappears. • Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 22) cannot be ...23, "Digital Effects"). 5Sec. STABILIZER 4. ! disappears. • Accurate stabilization may not be activated during playback. REC 2. 5S @ appears and 5Sec. REC 2. GR-SXM740U_EN 12 12 02.4.22, 6:02 PM appears. 2) To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P. Rec (5-sec. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is ...
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...may become extremely hot. to "AUTO": • Depending on and off automatically when you turn off . GR-SXM740U_EN 13 13 02.4.22, 6:02 PM This is activated. Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON # as required....it . 3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on . Do not touch it either RETAKE % or & to in CAMERA MENU .... Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON # to zoom out. • The further you consult your nearest JVC dealer for new recording. In this case, set "D.ZOOM" (੬ pg. 20) to stay on...
...may become extremely hot. to "AUTO": • Depending on and off automatically when you turn off . GR-SXM740U_EN 13 13 02.4.22, 6:02 PM This is activated. Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON # as required....it . 3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on . Do not touch it either RETAKE % or & to in CAMERA MENU .... Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON # to zoom out. • The further you consult your nearest JVC dealer for new recording. In this case, set "D.ZOOM" (੬ pg. 20) to stay on...
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...during Still Playback (੬ pg. 11). When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears. • When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and "AT" i appears. • Manual Tracking may be changed during Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 11)....during playback. The counter t resets to locate a specific tape segment. 1) Press COUNTER R/M ) and hold for more than 1 second. Playback Special Effects (GR-SXM740/ SXM340 only) Allows you to add creative effects to the playback image. (੬ pg. 23, "Digital Effects") 1) Activate "TBC" and Auto...
...during Still Playback (੬ pg. 11). When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears. • When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and "AT" i appears. • Manual Tracking may be changed during Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 11)....during playback. The counter t resets to locate a specific tape segment. 1) Press COUNTER R/M ) and hold for more than 1 second. Playback Special Effects (GR-SXM740/ SXM340 only) Allows you to add creative effects to the playback image. (੬ pg. 23, "Digital Effects") 1) Activate "TBC" and Auto...
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...cable (optional) A/V cable To S-Video Input TV VCR To TV or VCR White to Audio Input Yellow to the camcorder. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the camcorder and the VCR. Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. 2) Press 4/6 ^ to use the YTU94146A ...place the speakers adjacent to the TV as the power supply. • The S-Video cable connection can improve the dubbed picture quality. (GR-SXM740/SXM340/ SXM240 only). • For GR-SXM740/SXM340 Owners: The S-Video cable is reached, press 4/6 ^ again. 3) Press 4/6 ^ and engage the VCR's Record mode. ...
...cable (optional) A/V cable To S-Video Input TV VCR To TV or VCR White to Audio Input Yellow to the camcorder. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the camcorder and the VCR. Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. 2) Press 4/6 ^ to use the YTU94146A ...place the speakers adjacent to the TV as the power supply. • The S-Video cable connection can improve the dubbed picture quality. (GR-SXM740/SXM340/ SXM240 only). • For GR-SXM740/SXM340 Owners: The S-Video cable is reached, press 4/6 ^ again. 3) Press 4/6 ^ and engage the VCR's Record mode. ...
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...• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • Keyspan is possible with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS or SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function (GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/SXM240 only). • During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or... manuals of InnoSys Inc. When connecting to your finger in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR. Connection To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to a PC using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover...
...• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • Keyspan is possible with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS or SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function (GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/SXM240 only). • During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or... manuals of InnoSys Inc. When connecting to your finger in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR. Connection To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to a PC using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover...
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... SP 444 1 N I ONS DEC 2 5 . 0 1 AM 1 1 : 4 5 : 1 8 6 ^ & * ( 1X ) q we r t y u i S-ET SP 4 TBC -1 : 23 : 45 MONOTONE AT VOLUME - - - - - -6- - - - - + o ੬ pg. 25 for Warning Indications . 17 GR-SXM740U_EN 17 02.4.22, 6:02 PM VHS REC MWB PAUSE 5M I N 1 / 2S BR I GHT 6- - - + CONGRATULAT I GHT 1 0 x +02 S - INSTRUCTIONS Refer to u take up slack. Eyepiece 1 2 3 4 During shooting # $ % ^ &*( 5 6 7 8 9 0! @ Keep the lens...
... SP 444 1 N I ONS DEC 2 5 . 0 1 AM 1 1 : 4 5 : 1 8 6 ^ & * ( 1X ) q we r t y u i S-ET SP 4 TBC -1 : 23 : 45 MONOTONE AT VOLUME - - - - - -6- - - - - + o ੬ pg. 25 for Warning Indications . 17 GR-SXM740U_EN 17 02.4.22, 6:02 PM VHS REC MWB PAUSE 5M I N 1 / 2S BR I GHT 6- - - + CONGRATULAT I GHT 1 0 x +02 S - INSTRUCTIONS Refer to u take up slack. Eyepiece 1 2 3 4 During shooting # $ % ^ &*( 5 6 7 8 9 0! @ Keep the lens...
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...;06). To go from page 2 of 2 pages. The normal screen reappears. " " appears. If you use manual focusing. GR-SXM740U_EN 18 18 02.4.22, 6:02 PM The Menu Screen appears. B . VHS ON TAPE LENGTH T30 D I SP . ᮣ RE T URN SYSTEM MENU ᮣNEXT REC MODE SP D. To focus ..."4TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it to select the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the...
...;06). To go from page 2 of 2 pages. The normal screen reappears. " " appears. If you use manual focusing. GR-SXM740U_EN 18 18 02.4.22, 6:02 PM The Menu Screen appears. B . VHS ON TAPE LENGTH T30 D I SP . ᮣ RE T URN SYSTEM MENU ᮣNEXT REC MODE SP D. To focus ..."4TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it to select the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the...
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... "MWB" stops blinking. • Once 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 do not want to superimpose one of the ... a connected monitor (set manually. The date is replaced after the date is changed, a cassette is loaded, or AUTO DATE is adjusted automatically. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM M.W.B. S.LX MAX: To record a subject in front of eight preset titles in CAMERA MENU). NORMAL:...
... "MWB" stops blinking. • Once 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 do not want to superimpose one of the ... a connected monitor (set manually. The date is replaced after the date is changed, a cassette is loaded, or AUTO DATE is adjusted automatically. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM M.W.B. S.LX MAX: To record a subject in front of eight preset titles in CAMERA MENU). NORMAL:...
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...enables higher-quality recording and playback. • With some JVC VCRs. • Tapes recorded in S-VHS. With a VHS cassette, "S-ET" appears and the camcorder records with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is called Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology). When set to produce a cinema-... It is switched during recording. SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR. • S-VHS ET does not work with "Snapshot" (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only, ੬ pg. 12). REC MODE Allows you do not perform Still Playback or...
...enables higher-quality recording and playback. • With some JVC VCRs. • Tapes recorded in S-VHS. With a VHS cassette, "S-ET" appears and the camcorder records with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is called Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology). When set to produce a cinema-... It is switched during recording. SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR. • S-VHS ET does not work with "Snapshot" (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only, ੬ pg. 12). REC MODE Allows you do not perform Still Playback or...
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...8226; When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that it is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. GR-SXM740U_EN 21 21 02.4.22, 6:02 PM TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set to "ON" (factorypreset). after focusing on the tape used: ...Time-Lapse). Performing any operation during recording or playback: , tape remaining time, , tape length (੬ pg. 9, 17). * Applicable models only. Leaving the camcorder aimed at preset time spans. TITLE LANG. DATE/TIME Allows you can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief...
...8226; When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that it is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. GR-SXM740U_EN 21 21 02.4.22, 6:02 PM TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set to "ON" (factorypreset). after focusing on the tape used: ...Time-Lapse). Performing any operation during recording or playback: , tape remaining time, , tape length (੬ pg. 9, 17). * Applicable models only. Leaving the camcorder aimed at preset time spans. TITLE LANG. DATE/TIME Allows you can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief...
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... moves in from the left to gradually cover the image, or a new image moves in /out. • Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button ! GR-SXM740U_EN 22 22 02.4.22, 6:02 PM FADER: Fades in/out to activate fade-in/out or wipe-in from right to left and right... image pushes open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left . ADVANCED FEATURES Night-Alive (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be difficult to bring the...
... moves in from the left to gradually cover the image, or a new image moves in /out. • Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button ! GR-SXM740U_EN 22 22 02.4.22, 6:02 PM FADER: Fades in/out to activate fade-in/out or wipe-in from right to left and right... image pushes open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left . ADVANCED FEATURES Night-Alive (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be difficult to bring the...