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... on the bottom of this information for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to "ON" (factory-preset). • Available when the Power Switch @ is located on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder. * Applicable models only. 1 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM740 GR-SXM340 GR-SXM240 GR-AX970 LYT0880-001E For Customer Use: Enter below the...
... on the bottom of this information for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to "ON" (factory-preset). • Available when the Power Switch @ is located on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder. * Applicable models only. 1 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM740 GR-SXM340 GR-SXM240 GR-AX970 LYT0880-001E For Customer Use: Enter below the...
User Manual
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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
User Manual
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... the lens cap attached 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 the camcorder. y Erase protection tab Q W Video light Microphone LCD Monitor...
... the lens cap attached 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 the camcorder. y Erase protection tab Q W Video light Microphone LCD Monitor...
User Manual
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...opened 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. GR-SXM740U_EN 11 11 02.4.22, 6:02 PM To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor*, rotate the BRIGHT Wheel 1 until ... • If you can be played back correctly on this camcorder. 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. The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode and "PAUSE" ) is also ...
...opened 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. GR-SXM740U_EN 11 11 02.4.22, 6:02 PM To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor*, rotate the BRIGHT Wheel 1 until ... • If you can be played back correctly on this camcorder. 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. The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode and "PAUSE" ) is also ...
User Manual
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...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 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 a...
...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 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 a...
User Manual
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INSTRUCTIONS 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 - y Erase protection tab Q W Video light Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ... 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 LCD monitor (applicable models only) Cassette holder Viewfinder o Speaker (applicable models only) p 180° 90° i 180° ) q w e rt...
INSTRUCTIONS 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 - y Erase protection tab Q W Video light Microphone LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ... 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 LCD monitor (applicable models only) Cassette holder Viewfinder o Speaker (applicable models only) p 180° 90° i 180° ) q w e rt...
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... "1" appears and blinks. To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward. GR-SXM740U_EN 18 18 02.4.22, 6:02 PM The Menu Screen reappears with AUTO FOCUS, ...) in SYSTEM MENU. • Be sure to focus the lens in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on "4RETURN". The Menu Screen appears. CAMERA MENU ᮣ TO SYSTEM MENU...; When shooting a subject close to select "4TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it. The normal screen reappears. B . VHS ON TAPE LENGTH T30 D I SP . ᮣ RE T URN SYSTEM MENU ᮣNEXT REC MODE SP D....
... "1" appears and blinks. To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward. GR-SXM740U_EN 18 18 02.4.22, 6:02 PM The Menu Screen reappears with AUTO FOCUS, ...) in SYSTEM MENU. • Be sure to focus the lens in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on "4RETURN". The Menu Screen appears. CAMERA MENU ᮣ TO SYSTEM MENU...; When shooting a subject close to select "4TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it. The normal screen reappears. B . VHS ON TAPE LENGTH T30 D I SP . ᮣ RE T URN SYSTEM MENU ᮣNEXT REC MODE SP D....
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... superior results. GR-SXM740U_EN 20 20 02.4.22, 6:02 PM S-VHS (S-VHS ET) (GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/ SXM240 only) ON: With an S-VHS cassette, "S" appears and the camcorder records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette. • JVC EHG (Extra ...High Grade) tapes are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS...
... superior results. GR-SXM740U_EN 20 20 02.4.22, 6:02 PM S-VHS (S-VHS ET) (GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/ SXM240 only) ON: With an S-VHS cassette, "S" appears and the camcorder records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette. • JVC EHG (Extra ...High Grade) tapes are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS...
User Manual
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...camcorder's chassis. .... store in summer. .... This slackens the tape and can prevent complete charging. .... away from charger or powered unit when not in use . 2. Avoid using the shoulder strap. 26 GR...of the viewfinder at all. where they won 't be aware that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for long periods. .... For safety, DO NOT . . . .... in places ...specified batteries ੬ pg. 2 "PROVIDED ACCESSORIES" Please make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark. .... Be sure to excessive humidity or dust. .... Do not use only specified ...
...camcorder's chassis. .... store in summer. .... This slackens the tape and can prevent complete charging. .... away from charger or powered unit when not in use . 2. Avoid using the shoulder strap. 26 GR...of the viewfinder at all. where they won 't be aware that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for long periods. .... For safety, DO NOT . . . .... in places ...specified batteries ੬ pg. 2 "PROVIDED ACCESSORIES" Please make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark. .... Be sure to excessive humidity or dust. .... Do not use only specified ...
User Manual
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...some areas. 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-AX970 only) LCD monitor...29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output AC Adapter Power requirement U.S.A. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. 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
...some areas. 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-AX970 only) LCD monitor...29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output AC Adapter Power requirement U.S.A. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. 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