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... not available. • If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you for future reference. S-VHS is compatible with GR-SXM740/SXM540/ SXM340/SXM240 only U Printed in the camcorder, demonstration is located on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder. * Applicable models only. 1 This takes ... JVC Compact VHS camcorder. and Serial No. Serial No. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that allows recording is turned off. • To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set to select "OFF" and press it. INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM740 GR-SXM340 GR-SXM240 GR-...
... not available. • If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you for future reference. S-VHS is compatible with GR-SXM740/SXM540/ SXM340/SXM240 only U Printed in the camcorder, demonstration is located on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder. * Applicable models only. 1 This takes ... JVC Compact VHS camcorder. and Serial No. Serial No. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that allows recording is turned off. • To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set to select "OFF" and press it. INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM740 GR-SXM340 GR-SXM240 GR-...
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...If a cable has only one core filter, the 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 connected to the filter should be equipped with one or more core filter.
...If a cable has only one core filter, the 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 connected to the filter should be equipped with one or more core filter.
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...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 pg. 8 w TBC Indicator pg. 14 ...BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator*1 pg. 11 • VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator*1 pg. 11 *1 Applicable models only. *2 GR-SXM740/SXM340 only. *3 GR-SXM240/AX970 only. *4 GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240 only. *5 GR-SXM740/SXM340 only. REC]*3 pg. 12 3 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W pg. 13 • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*1...
...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 pg. 8 w TBC Indicator pg. 14 ...BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator*1 pg. 11 • VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator*1 pg. 11 *1 Applicable models only. *2 GR-SXM740/SXM340 only. *3 GR-SXM240/AX970 only. *4 GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240 only. *5 GR-SXM740/SXM340 only. REC]*3 pg. 12 3 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W pg. 13 • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*1...
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...camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. • The playback picture can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button !. 7 appears while recording is possible by adjusting as described above. * Applicable models only. ** GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240 only. • Tapes recorded on S-VHS or S-VHS... 3 towards "+" to turn down during Still Playback, noise bars will not appear (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only). * Applicable models only. RECORDING Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU (੬ pg. 18, 20...
...camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. • The playback picture can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button !. 7 appears while recording is possible by adjusting as described above. * Applicable models only. ** GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240 only. • Tapes recorded on S-VHS or S-VHS... 3 towards "+" to turn down during Still Playback, noise bars will not appear (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only). * Applicable models only. RECORDING Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU (੬ pg. 18, 20...
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...Rec. REC 2 again so that look like those seen in certain conditions including excessive hand shake. • ! BASIC FEATURES Snapshot (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can record still images that 5S @ disappears. • Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 22) cannot be activated during ...playback. disappears. • Accurate stabilization may not be possible in TV programs. 1) Make sure the recording mode is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record- Recording) (GR...
...Rec. REC 2 again so that look like those seen in certain conditions including excessive hand shake. • ! BASIC FEATURES Snapshot (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can record still images that 5S @ disappears. • Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 22) cannot be activated during ...playback. disappears. • Accurate stabilization may not be possible in TV programs. 1) Make sure the recording mode is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record- Recording) (GR...
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... COUNTER R/M ) for less than 1 second. 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 playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press...8226; It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working. • The picture may not work with old tapes. 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 "...
... COUNTER R/M ) for less than 1 second. 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 playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press...8226; It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working. • The picture may not work with old tapes. 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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Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to the camcorder. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the camcorder playback picture. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to its availability. Set the Power Switch @ to "...; 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 optional. If using optional video and audio cables. Tape Dubbing 1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR (੬ "Connections To A TV/VCR"). Connections ...
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to the camcorder. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the camcorder playback picture. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to its availability. Set the Power Switch @ to "...; 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 optional. If using optional video and audio cables. Tape Dubbing 1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR (੬ "Connections To A TV/VCR"). Connections ...
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... To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to force the adapter open the compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door. 3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/ VHS VCR. 1) Slide the battery...
... To A Personal Computer (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) You can transfer image data from the camcorder to force the adapter open the compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door. 3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/ VHS VCR. 1) Slide the battery...
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... back on a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is called Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology). S-VHS REC appears during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. • It is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be obtained even with "Snapshot" (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only, ੬...
... back on a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is called Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology). S-VHS REC appears during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. • It is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be obtained even with "Snapshot" (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only, ੬...
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... "OFF" appears. allows you to a black screen. ADVANCED FEATURES Night-Alive (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be difficult to bring the camcorder into /from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen. GR-SXM740U_EN 22 22 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Fade/Wipe Effects Fade- A NIGHT...
... "OFF" appears. allows you to a black screen. ADVANCED FEATURES Night-Alive (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only) Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be difficult to bring the camcorder into /from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen. GR-SXM740U_EN 22 22 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Fade/Wipe Effects Fade- A NIGHT...
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... modes, picture color may not work. ND : ND EFFECT: A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is not available. * GR-SXM740/SXM340 only. Use in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look . MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern. STRETCH: Doubles the width of glare on the...-lit situations. FG : FOG: Makes the picture look like a series of a picture are reversed. S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. Alive (੬ pg. 22). GR-SXM740U_EN 23 23 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Digital Effects 1) Set the Power Switch @ to " ". 2) Press DIGIFECT w repeatedly until the desired mode appears. ...
... modes, picture color may not work. ND : ND EFFECT: A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is not available. * GR-SXM740/SXM340 only. Use in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look . MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern. STRETCH: Doubles the width of glare on the...-lit situations. FG : FOG: Makes the picture look like a series of a picture are reversed. S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. Alive (੬ pg. 22). GR-SXM740U_EN 23 23 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Digital Effects 1) Set the Power Switch @ to " ". 2) Press DIGIFECT w repeatedly until the desired mode appears. ...
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... 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-AX970 ...only) LCD monitor* on accessories and their availability. E & O.E. Please consult your nearest JVC...
... 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-AX970 ...only) LCD monitor* on accessories and their availability. E & O.E. Please consult your nearest JVC...