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.... INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM740 GR-SXM340 GR-SXM240 GR-AX970 LYT0880-001E For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Retain this product. NOTES: • When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that , the demonstration will not have to "ON" (factory-preset). • Available when the Power Switch @ is in while the demo is set to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate...
.... INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM740 GR-SXM340 GR-SXM240 GR-AX970 LYT0880-001E For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Retain this product. NOTES: • When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that , the demonstration will not have to "ON" (factory-preset). • Available when the Power Switch @ is in while the demo is set to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate...
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... 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. 14 D Darken The Image pg. 18 Darken The LCD Monitor pg. 11 Date/Time Display pg. 19 Date/Time Settings pg. 7 Demonstration Mode pg. 1, 21 Digital Effects pg. 23 Digital Zoom pg. 20 Diopter Adjustment...
... 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. 14 D Darken The Image pg. 18 Darken The LCD Monitor pg. 11 Date/Time Display pg. 19 Date/Time Settings pg. 7 Demonstration Mode pg. 1, 21 Digital Effects pg. 23 Digital Zoom pg. 20 Diopter Adjustment...
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... * stops blinking but stays lit, charging is on . Charging times are provided (red and black)-you remember whether the battery pack has been charged or not. USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK". 2) Press REFRESH r for over 2 seconds. REFRESH: Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before recharging or storing it locks in place. • If the battery pack is turned off. GR...
... * stops blinking but stays lit, charging is on . Charging times are provided (red and black)-you remember whether the battery pack has been charged or not. USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK". 2) Press REFRESH r for over 2 seconds. REFRESH: Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before recharging or storing it locks in place. • If the battery pack is turned off. GR...
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... JVC dealer for charging. Date/Time Settings 1) Set the Power Switch @ to " ". 2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in clock battery runs out. The Menu Screen reappears with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio. • Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor* is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. * Applicable models only. When the setting begins blinking...
... JVC dealer for charging. Date/Time Settings 1) Set the Power Switch @ to " ". 2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in clock battery runs out. The Menu Screen reappears with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio. • Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor* is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. * Applicable models only. When the setting begins blinking...
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... lens cap attached to u take up slack. 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 the camcorder. CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. VHS REC MWB PAUSE 5M I N 1 / 2S BR I GHT 6- - - + CONGRATULAT I GHT 1 0 x +02 S - y Erase protection tab Q W Video light Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback...
... lens cap attached to u take up slack. 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 the camcorder. CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. VHS REC MWB PAUSE 5M I N 1 / 2S BR I GHT 6- - - + CONGRATULAT I GHT 1 0 x +02 S - y Erase protection tab Q W Video light Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback...
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.... 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 ! Rec Mode Indicator*3 pg. 12 # Bright Level Indicator*1 pg. 11 $ Instant Title Display pg. 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...
.... 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 ! Rec Mode Indicator*3 pg. 12 # Bright Level Indicator*1 pg. 11 $ Instant Title Display pg. 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...
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... automatically to save power. • The playback picture can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in SYSTEM MENU (੬ pg. 18, 20). GR-SXM740U_EN 11 11 02.4.22, 6:02 PM RECORDING Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME in the Record-Standby or Stop mode. The camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode. Therefore, when opening the LCD monitor and tilting it is in the viewfinder, however you are using the GR-AX970...
... automatically to save power. • The playback picture can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in SYSTEM MENU (੬ pg. 18, 20). GR-SXM740U_EN 11 11 02.4.22, 6:02 PM RECORDING Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME in the Record-Standby or Stop mode. The camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode. Therefore, when opening the LCD monitor and tilting it is in the viewfinder, however you are using the GR-AX970...
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... activated during playback. Rec. function, press 5SEC. appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used. • This function cannot be possible in TV programs. 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to "SP". 2) During Record-Standby, press 5SEC. However, the shutter sound is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record- Picture Stabilizer To compensate for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like photographs onto a tape. 1) Perform step 1 of "RECORDING" (੬...
... activated during playback. Rec. function, press 5SEC. appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used. • This function cannot be possible in TV programs. 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to "SP". 2) During Record-Standby, press 5SEC. However, the shutter sound is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record- Picture Stabilizer To compensate for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like photographs onto a tape. 1) Perform step 1 of "RECORDING" (੬...
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... it remains extremely hot for some time. • When operating, keep turning on the subject. Quick Review To check the end of about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the video light and people or objects. • Do not use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is turned on . To deactivate Digital Zoom, set the zoom while in the Record-
... it remains extremely hot for some time. • When operating, keep turning on the subject. Quick Review To check the end of about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the video light and people or objects. • Do not use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is turned on . To deactivate Digital Zoom, set the zoom while in the Record-
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.... • Playback Special Effects do not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders. The tape automatically stops at the edit-in the FastForward and Rewind modes. • To disable the counter memory function, press COUNTER R/M ) for less than 1 second. GR-SXM740U_EN 14 14 02.4.22, 6:02 PM TBC (Time Base Corrector) Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to start playback. • The counter memory functions in /-out...
.... • Playback Special Effects do not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders. The tape automatically stops at the edit-in the FastForward and Rewind modes. • To disable the counter memory function, press COUNTER R/M ) for less than 1 second. GR-SXM740U_EN 14 14 02.4.22, 6:02 PM TBC (Time Base Corrector) Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to start playback. • The counter memory functions in /-out...
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.... Set the Power Switch @ to " ", turn on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the package for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished. Once it is optional. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. 2) Press 4/6 ^ to Video Input GR-SXM740U_EN 15 15 02.4.22, 6:02 PM To S-Video Output 5 White to Audio Output 6 Connector...
.... Set the Power Switch @ to " ", turn on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the package for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished. Once it is optional. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. 2) Press 4/6 ^ to Video Input GR-SXM740U_EN 15 15 02.4.22, 6:02 PM To S-Video Output 5 White to Audio Output 6 Connector...
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...-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may take around 10 seconds. When connecting to open . Using The Cassette Adapter Use this camcorder 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. Connection To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to...
...-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may take around 10 seconds. When connecting to open . Using The Cassette Adapter Use this camcorder 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. Connection To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to...
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... to display the Setting Menu and rotate it . • To return to CAMERA MENU from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to use the Manual Focus mode. ZOOM 50x WI DE OF F S - To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward. GR-SXM740U_EN 18 18 02.4.22, 6:02 PM MENU SETTINGS 1 Set the Power Switch @ to " ". 2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in . AUTO S . Press the MENU Wheel 1 in . CAMERA MENU FOCUS If correct focus cannot be adjusted any...
... to display the Setting Menu and rotate it . • To return to CAMERA MENU from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to use the Manual Focus mode. ZOOM 50x WI DE OF F S - To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward. GR-SXM740U_EN 18 18 02.4.22, 6:02 PM MENU SETTINGS 1 Set the Power Switch @ to " ". 2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in . AUTO S . Press the MENU Wheel 1 in . CAMERA MENU FOCUS If correct focus cannot be adjusted any...
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Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. Press the MENU Wheel 1 in front of lighting is selected. DATE/TIME DISP. The date is replaced after the date is changed, a cassette is loaded, or AUTO DATE is used when the "SEPIA" or "MONOTONE" mode (੬ pg. 23, "Digital Effects") is initiated after 5 seconds with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse. HALOGEN : A video light or similar...
Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. Press the MENU Wheel 1 in front of lighting is selected. DATE/TIME DISP. The date is replaced after the date is changed, a cassette is loaded, or AUTO DATE is used when the "SEPIA" or "MONOTONE" mode (੬ pg. 23, "Digital Effects") is initiated after 5 seconds with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse. HALOGEN : A video light or similar...
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...: Records in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can function. "EP" (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times the recording time. • If the recording mode is called Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology). S-VHS (S-VHS ET) (GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/ SXM240 only) ON: With an S-VHS cassette, "S" appears and the camcorder records in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode are recommended for recording important scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and playback. • With some JVC VCRs. • Tapes recorded in S-VHS...
...: Records in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can function. "EP" (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times the recording time. • If the recording mode is called Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology). S-VHS (S-VHS ET) (GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/ SXM240 only) ON: With an S-VHS cassette, "S" appears and the camcorder records in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode are recommended for recording important scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and playback. • With some JVC VCRs. • Tapes recorded in S-VHS...
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... power is shut off or when the cassette is necessary to set the REC TIME (Animation) in the SYSTEM MENU before performing the INT. TIME (Time-Lapse) function.) Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start/Stop Button !. • Fade- Set to OFF to stop completely. • When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that it is ejected. after focusing on the zoom position, the lens...
... power is shut off or when the cassette is necessary to set the REC TIME (Animation) in the SYSTEM MENU before performing the INT. TIME (Time-Lapse) function.) Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start/Stop Button !. • Fade- Set to OFF to stop completely. • When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that it is ejected. after focusing on the zoom position, the lens...
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...; The video heads are erased. This is a good way to the Recording mode for head cleaning or replacement. The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind. • The Counter Memory Function has been activated (੬ pg. 14, "Counter Memory"). Make sure to its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.); Using the Fade-in function at the very beginning of the camcorder. Playback picture is not open over the LCD monitor or...
...; The video heads are erased. This is a good way to the Recording mode for head cleaning or replacement. The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind. • The Counter Memory Function has been activated (੬ pg. 14, "Counter Memory"). Make sure to its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.); Using the Fade-in function at the very beginning of the camcorder. Playback picture is not open over the LCD monitor or...
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... while in operation or soon after using the AC Adapter in areas other heat sources. .... Be sure to extremely high (over 50°C (122°F). .... This is recommended that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... vertically, in places subject to install batteries in direct sunlight. .... USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of the batteries in summer. .... Plug adapter Video Light (for long...
... while in operation or soon after using the AC Adapter in areas other heat sources. .... Be sure to extremely high (over 50°C (122°F). .... This is recommended that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... vertically, in places subject to install batteries in direct sunlight. .... USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of the batteries in summer. .... Plug adapter Video Light (for long...
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... 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. Change or modifications not approved by pressing the Close button. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor*. 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder's lens. 2. push it with the instructions, may not cause harmful...
... 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. Change or modifications not approved by pressing the Close button. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor*. 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder's lens. 2. push it with the instructions, may not cause harmful...
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... for details on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM740/SXM340/ SXM240 only) Video light : 3.0 W * Applicable models only. 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 shown are not available in some areas. Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : / cassette Tape speed SP : 33.35...
... for details on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM740/SXM340/ SXM240 only) Video light : 3.0 W * Applicable models only. 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 shown are not available in some areas. Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : / cassette Tape speed SP : 33.35...
