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GR-SXM740U_EN 2 2 02.4.22, 6:02 PM 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. If a cable has only one or more core filter.
GR-SXM740U_EN 2 2 02.4.22, 6:02 PM 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. If a cable has only one or more core filter.
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... and safety caution 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 dispose of this camcorder. 3 3 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be of sufficient magnitude to persons. For disposal or recycling...
... and safety caution 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 dispose of this camcorder. 3 3 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Cassettes marked GR-SXM740U_EN and can be of sufficient magnitude to persons. For disposal or recycling...
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.... (6) Clean only with dry cloth. (7) Do not block any ventilation openings. GR-SXM740U_EN 4 4 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Do not use this equipment in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes ...for long periods of time. (12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (1) Read these ...
.... (6) Clean only with dry cloth. (7) Do not block any ventilation openings. GR-SXM740U_EN 4 4 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Do not use this equipment in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes ...for long periods of time. (12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (1) Read these ...
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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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... or storing it locks in place. • If the battery pack is attached in . 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 the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it for over 2 seconds. Charging times...
... or storing it locks in place. • If the battery pack is attached in . 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 the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it for over 2 seconds. Charging times...
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...or the LCD monitor* is used as necessary before you start shooting. 1 @ DATE / T I ME YEAR MONTH DAY T I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME" (hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to close the ...Menu Screen. • To display the date and time in the camcorder's display and on "4RETURN". 7) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in clock battery runs out. •...
...or the LCD monitor* is used as necessary before you start shooting. 1 @ DATE / T I ME YEAR MONTH DAY T I T GR-SXM740U_EN 7 7 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME" (hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to close the ...Menu Screen. • To display the date and time in the camcorder's display and on "4RETURN". 7) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in clock battery runs out. •...
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.... 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 ! a sensor... & 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 ... 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. 1 • MENU Wheel pg. 18 •...
.... 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 ! a sensor... & 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 ... 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. 1 • MENU Wheel pg. 18 •...
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...can become unstable during zoom. GR-SXM740U_EN 13 13 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Standby, lock the focus by optical zoom. AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on as...Once the zoom level indiator 6reaches the top, all magnification from that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for the next shot. • Distortion may become monochrome or darken during Retake. ... use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is low, the camcorder may turn on and off the light. This is ...
...can become unstable during zoom. GR-SXM740U_EN 13 13 02.4.22, 6:02 PM Standby, lock the focus by optical zoom. AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on as...Once the zoom level indiator 6reaches the top, all magnification from that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for the next shot. • Distortion may become monochrome or darken during Retake. ... use the video light. • Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack's charge is low, the camcorder may turn on and off the light. This is ...
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... the tape back. 4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. Sliding Latch Compartment Door Recording Safety Hole Hole Battery Cover Reels GR-SXM740U_EN 16 16 02.4.22, 6:02 PM The optional KEYSPAN USA-19 USB PDA Adapter is required. • Macintosh is...Adapter Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is a 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). •...
... the tape back. 4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. Sliding Latch Compartment Door Recording Safety Hole Hole Battery Cover Reels GR-SXM740U_EN 16 16 02.4.22, 6:02 PM The optional KEYSPAN USA-19 USB PDA Adapter is required. • Macintosh is...Adapter Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is a 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). •...
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...White balance is set DATE/TIME in a dimly lit environment, when it is turned off or the battery removed. • White balance cannot be accurately reproduced. Hold a sheet of the subject. Press the...pg. 7). • The selected display will be used . Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on the white paper, adjust focus manually (੬ FOCUS in 2 different languages. This setting ... you to shoot the subject with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM M.W.B. The date is replaced after the date is...
...White balance is set DATE/TIME in a dimly lit environment, when it is turned off or the battery removed. • White balance cannot be accurately reproduced. Hold a sheet of the subject. Press the...pg. 7). • The selected display will be used . Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on the white paper, adjust focus manually (੬ FOCUS in 2 different languages. This setting ... you to shoot the subject with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark. GR-SXM740U_EN 19 19 02.4.22, 6:02 PM M.W.B. The date is replaced after the date is...
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... power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it from functioning properly. This is a good way to begin an animated program (੬ pg. 21, REC TIME/INT. However, black spots or bright spots of the camcorder. Consult your JVC dealer, please check ...power source from the camcorder while the power is great. The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind. • The Counter Memory Function has been activated (੬ pg. 14, "Counter Memory"). GR-SXM740U_EN 24 24 02.4.22, 6:02 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your nearest JVC dealer for about ...
... power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it from functioning properly. This is a good way to begin an animated program (੬ pg. 21, REC TIME/INT. However, black spots or bright spots of the camcorder. Consult your JVC dealer, please check ...power source from the camcorder while the power is great. The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind. • The Counter Memory Function has been activated (੬ pg. 14, "Counter Memory"). GR-SXM740U_EN 24 24 02.4.22, 6:02 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your nearest JVC dealer for about ...
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... case, use an optional cleaning cassette. GR-SXM740U_EN 25 25 02.4.22, 6:02 PM TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording. Remove the tape, turn the unit off , remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes ... JVC dealer. When it on /off automatically. :Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is attached. E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. LENS CAP: Appears for them to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery ...an error indication and warning appear, turn it does, you can resume using the camcorder.
... case, use an optional cleaning cassette. GR-SXM740U_EN 25 25 02.4.22, 6:02 PM TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording. Remove the tape, turn the unit off , remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes ... JVC dealer. When it on /off automatically. :Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is attached. E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. LENS CAP: Appears for them to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery ...an error indication and warning appear, turn it does, you can resume using the camcorder.
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... using the shoulder strap. 26 GR-SXM740U_EN 26 02.4.22, 6:02...cautions: 1. in a closed car in this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. carry it away from charger or powered unit when not in the chart ...• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after use . 2. CAUTIONS When using the unit . . . .... When replacing batteries, for long periods. .... Be...the batteries are exhausted. avoid prolonged uncharged storage. .... remove from metallic objects when not in direct sunlight. .... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C ...
... using the shoulder strap. 26 GR-SXM740U_EN 26 02.4.22, 6:02...cautions: 1. in a closed car in this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. carry it away from charger or powered unit when not in the chart ...• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after use . 2. CAUTIONS When using the unit . . . .... When replacing batteries, for long periods. .... Be...the batteries are exhausted. avoid prolonged uncharged storage. .... remove from metallic objects when not in direct sunlight. .... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C ...
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...: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is moved from the viewfinder using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ...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 Part 15 of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone Number : GR-SXM740/SXM340U : JVC : JVC AMERICAS CORP. : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. To prevent ...
...: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is moved from the viewfinder using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ...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 Part 15 of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone Number : GR-SXM740/SXM340U : JVC : JVC AMERICAS CORP. : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. To prevent ...
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Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. 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.... 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 consumption Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM740/SXM540/ SXM340/SXM240 only) 3.7 W (GR-...
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. 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.... 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 consumption Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM740/SXM540/ SXM340/SXM240 only) 3.7 W (GR-...