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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...
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... familiarize yourself with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. You are separated for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Contact your JVC dealer. Before use of this camcorder. before use. However, S-VHS recordings are listed in the following pages to ensure safe use , please...EN Dear Customer, Thank you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down and unplug it is recommended that you are not using the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these as well. •Basic and advanced features/operation...
... familiarize yourself with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. You are separated for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Contact your JVC dealer. Before use of this camcorder. before use. However, S-VHS recordings are listed in the following pages to ensure safe use , please...EN Dear Customer, Thank you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down and unplug it is recommended that you are not using the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these as well. •Basic and advanced features/operation...
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... AND PRODUCTS CAN BE RECYCLED. Also do not place any containers filled with a television of a different standard. This camcorder is allowed to enter this equipment in different countries.) * GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only. ** GR-SXM46EA/SXM26EA/SX21EA only. Box 100589 Auckland 1000 Phone : (09)415 8758 3 EN NOTES: ● The rating plate...
... AND PRODUCTS CAN BE RECYCLED. Also do not place any containers filled with a television of a different standard. This camcorder is allowed to enter this equipment in different countries.) * GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only. ** GR-SXM46EA/SXM26EA/SX21EA only. Box 100589 Auckland 1000 Phone : (09)415 8758 3 EN NOTES: ● The rating plate...
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...; pg. 18) Zoom in Zoom out NOTES about Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set the Power Switch to select "OFF" and press it. DEMO MODE OF F ON Ⅲ "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is not available. EX I T Setting Menu NOTE:... When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that , the demonstration will not have to go through the main Menu Screen.) Rotate the Select Wheel to "PRO." 4 EN Integrated Auto Light (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/...
...; pg. 18) Zoom in Zoom out NOTES about Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set the Power Switch to select "OFF" and press it. DEMO MODE OF F ON Ⅲ "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is not available. EX I T Setting Menu NOTE:... When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that , the demonstration will not have to go through the main Menu Screen.) Rotate the Select Wheel to "PRO." 4 EN Integrated Auto Light (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/...
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Release the stoppers on both ends of the cable with the Core Filter to the camcorder. NOTE: Take care not to the provided Audio/Video cable and S-video cable. Connect the end of the Core Filter. 2. The Core Filter reduces interference. 1 2 5... S-Video Cable) •Lithium Battery CR2025 (for clock operation) •R03 (AAA) Battery x 2 (for Remote Control Unit, GR-SXM460A/ SXM46EA only) • Audio/Video (A/V) Cable •S-Video Cable •Editing Cable (GR-SXM460A/ SXM46EA only) •DC Cord How to Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filters to damage...
Release the stoppers on both ends of the cable with the Core Filter to the camcorder. NOTE: Take care not to the provided Audio/Video cable and S-video cable. Connect the end of the Core Filter. 2. The Core Filter reduces interference. 1 2 5... S-Video Cable) •Lithium Battery CR2025 (for clock operation) •R03 (AAA) Battery x 2 (for Remote Control Unit, GR-SXM460A/ SXM46EA only) • Audio/Video (A/V) Cable •S-Video Cable •Editing Cable (GR-SXM460A/ SXM46EA only) •DC Cord How to Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filters to damage...
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...charge marker is finished. Charge marker ATTENTION: Charging a battery with reception, do not use provided power supply units with GR-SXM46EA/SXM26EA/SX21EA. GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder's 3-way power supply system lets you choose which means discharged. Two colours are provided (red and black)-you choose...BN-V12U or BN-V20U Marks CHARGE indicator To AC outlet AC Power Adapter/ Charger DC OUT connector * GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SX210A only. When you unplug the camcorder's DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again. ● If the battery operation ...
...charge marker is finished. Charge marker ATTENTION: Charging a battery with reception, do not use provided power supply units with GR-SXM46EA/SXM26EA/SX21EA. GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder's 3-way power supply system lets you choose which means discharged. Two colours are provided (red and black)-you choose...BN-V12U or BN-V20U Marks CHARGE indicator To AC outlet AC Power Adapter/ Charger DC OUT connector * GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SX210A only. When you unplug the camcorder's DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again. ● If the battery operation ...
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...BATTERY RELEASE Switch ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that you prepare enough battery packs to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it is recommended that the camcorder's power is turned off 1 LCD monitor on/ Viewfinder on 1 BN-V11U 90 100 80 70 (45... NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: •Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. •The LCD monitor is used to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using GR-SX210A/SX21EA ( ) : when the video light is impossible to charge the battery...
...BATTERY RELEASE Switch ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that you prepare enough battery packs to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it is recommended that the camcorder's power is turned off 1 LCD monitor on/ Viewfinder on 1 BN-V11U 90 100 80 70 (45... NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: •Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. •The LCD monitor is used to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using GR-SX210A/SX21EA ( ) : when the video light is impossible to charge the battery...
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... and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). 2 Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder. 3 Insert the battery in the illustration when inserting/removing the battery. 8 EN Slot Battery holder GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal...This battery is necessary for information on safe handling of lithium batteries. ● To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the holder, and be sure to have the "+" mark visible. 4 Slide the holder back ...
... and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). 2 Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder. 3 Insert the battery in the illustration when inserting/removing the battery. 8 EN Slot Battery holder GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal...This battery is necessary for information on safe handling of lithium batteries. ● To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the holder, and be sure to have the "+" mark visible. 4 Slide the holder back ...
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...: 20 DATE/TIME Menu 24-hour indication EX I T 4BACK REC T I ME I T LE LANG. Then, rotate it to move the highlight bar to "NEXT" in the camcorder's display and on "RETURN". 7 Press the Select Wheel to display Menu Screen 2. The minute setting stops blinking. 6 When none of these settings ("YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY..., rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it . DATE / T I ME J L I P I NT . Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display 4NE X T D. ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OF F ON TAPE LENGTH T 3 0 4BACK REC T I ME I D NO. T I ME T I T LE LANG.
...: 20 DATE/TIME Menu 24-hour indication EX I T 4BACK REC T I ME I T LE LANG. Then, rotate it to move the highlight bar to "NEXT" in the camcorder's display and on "RETURN". 7 Press the Select Wheel to display Menu Screen 2. The minute setting stops blinking. 6 When none of these settings ("YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY..., rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it . DATE / T I ME J L I P I NT . Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display 4NE X T D. ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OF F ON TAPE LENGTH T 3 0 4BACK REC T I ME I D NO. T I ME T I T LE LANG.
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..., cover the hole with adhesive tape. ● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode. Erase Protection tab Gear EN11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). 2 Slide EJECT until it locks into place. 5 Close the.../SXM260A/ SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). If there is in the direction of the arrow to open may cause damage to the LCD monitor (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). ● The cassette holder can't be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● Make sure that allows ...
..., cover the hole with adhesive tape. ● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode. Erase Protection tab Gear EN11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). 2 Slide EJECT until it locks into place. 5 Close the.../SXM260A/ SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). If there is in the direction of the arrow to open may cause damage to the LCD monitor (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). ● The cassette holder can't be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● Make sure that allows ...
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...8546; If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a cleaning cassette. Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS Recording Playback Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter S-VHS VCR S-VHS-C cassette VHS-C cassette S-VHS/S-VHS ET recordings VHS recordings •The recorded format (S-VHS or VHS... that you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. Ⅲ With some JVC VCRs. Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back not only on this camcorder. Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some...
...8546; If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a cleaning cassette. Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS Recording Playback Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter S-VHS VCR S-VHS-C cassette VHS-C cassette S-VHS/S-VHS ET recordings VHS recordings •The recorded format (S-VHS or VHS... that you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. Ⅲ With some JVC VCRs. Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back not only on this camcorder. Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some...
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... not use a small-sized tripod. Then tighten the screw. CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to Stabilise the camcorder. 1 4 2 3 Shoulder Strap Attachment EN15 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Tripod Mounting...
... not use a small-sized tripod. Then tighten the screw. CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to Stabilise the camcorder. 1 4 2 3 Shoulder Strap Attachment EN15 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Tripod Mounting...
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...in progress. "PAUSE" is fully open the lens cover. Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only) 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is displayed in progress. Power ...Close Ring to "CAMERA" ("AUTO" or "PRO."). The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. rotate the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) until the bright level ..." appears in the viewfinder while recording is in the viewfinder. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 16 EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button 2 5M I N Tape remaining time...
...in progress. "PAUSE" is fully open the lens cover. Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only) 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is displayed in progress. Power ...Close Ring to "CAMERA" ("AUTO" or "PRO."). The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. rotate the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) until the bright level ..." appears in the viewfinder while recording is in the viewfinder. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 16 EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button 2 5M I N Tape remaining time...
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...middle (such as they would when viewing a mirror. INTERFACE SHOOTING (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) The person you shoot can be a delay after the Record-Standby mode has continued for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any of tape used. ● The tape remaining time indicator...of it faces forward. During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and indications do not erase any other operations, the camcorder's power shuts off automatically to save power (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). ● The cassette holder cannot be opened at its end is loaded. ●...
...middle (such as they would when viewing a mirror. INTERFACE SHOOTING (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) The person you shoot can be a delay after the Record-Standby mode has continued for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any of tape used. ● The tape remaining time indicator...of it faces forward. During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and indications do not erase any other operations, the camcorder's power shuts off automatically to save power (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). ● The cassette holder cannot be opened at its end is loaded. ●...
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...-Standby, lock the focus by using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may become unstable during zoom. STABILIZER. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". " "appears. Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. ● The " ...compensate for unstable images caused by optical zoom. Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is called Digital Zoom. STABILIZER Button RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an ...
...-Standby, lock the focus by using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may become unstable during zoom. STABILIZER. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". " "appears. Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. ● The " ...compensate for unstable images caused by optical zoom. Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is called Digital Zoom. STABILIZER Button RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an ...
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...record certain segments. This is reserved. 2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Rec is normal. 5 SEC. This is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record-Standby mode automatically. Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may occur at the start ...Standby mode. Ⅲ Tape is in TV programmes. Rec mode indicator (GR-SXM260A/SX210A/SXM26EA/SX21EA only) EN19 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of playback. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is rewound for approx. 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in...
...record certain segments. This is reserved. 2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Rec is normal. 5 SEC. This is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record-Standby mode automatically. Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may occur at the start ...Standby mode. Ⅲ Tape is in TV programmes. Rec mode indicator (GR-SXM260A/SX210A/SXM26EA/SX21EA only) EN19 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of playback. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is rewound for approx. 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in...
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...not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it off to "AUTO": •Depending on and off automatically when you... consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Video Light (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only) PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is recommended that ...
...not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it off to "AUTO": •Depending on and off automatically when you... consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Video Light (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only) PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is recommended that ...
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SNAPSHOT Button SNAPSHOT Power Switch Display EN21 Snapshot (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of a shutter closing, which is recorded together with the sound effect of them in succession. 1 Set ... heard. a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. However, the shutter sound is available during Record-Standby . . . .... If you press during playback as well.
SNAPSHOT Button SNAPSHOT Power Switch Display EN21 Snapshot (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of a shutter closing, which is recorded together with the sound effect of them in succession. 1 Set ... heard. a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. However, the shutter sound is available during Record-Standby . . . .... If you press during playback as well.
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.... .... If you select. or "DATE/ TIME" . . . .... 24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with the highlight bar on "RETURN", then go to step 6. 4 Press the Select Wheel. Select Wheel MENU Button Display (ex.... Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) 4NE X T D. ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OF F ON TAPE LENGTH T 3 0 Menu Screen 1 4BACK REC T I ME I T LE LANG. T I ME T I NT . DATE / T I ME J L I P...
.... .... If you select. or "DATE/ TIME" . . . .... 24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with the highlight bar on "RETURN", then go to step 6. 4 Press the Select Wheel. Select Wheel MENU Button Display (ex.... Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) 4NE X T D. ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OF F ON TAPE LENGTH T 3 0 Menu Screen 1 4BACK REC T I ME I T LE LANG. T I ME T I NT . DATE / T I ME J L I P...
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...when it is more convenient to "ON", you to use the Digital Zoom. Makes the date/time settings appear in the WIDE mode, the snapshot image is in the camcorder or on the zoom magnification. Only optical zoom (maximum 16x magnification) can shoot a subject as large as possible at... the maximum telephoto setting. GAIN (GR-SXM46EA/ SXM26EA/ SX21EA only) NORMAL OFF To record a subject in ...
...when it is more convenient to "ON", you to use the Digital Zoom. Makes the date/time settings appear in the WIDE mode, the snapshot image is in the camcorder or on the zoom magnification. Only optical zoom (maximum 16x magnification) can shoot a subject as large as possible at... the maximum telephoto setting. GAIN (GR-SXM46EA/ SXM26EA/ SX21EA only) NORMAL OFF To record a subject in ...