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COPYRIGHT © 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF VICTOR JAPAN , COMPANY LTD . OF JAPAN , LIMITED U 1000MKV Printed in * Japan UN EN * YP GR - SXM530 GR - SXM930 GR - SXM530 GR - SXM930 INSTRUCTIONS VHS COMPACT Serial Model bottom Enter For Customer below No . No . of cabinet . CAMCORDER the Model Use : Retain No . this and information Serial No . for which future is located reference . on the REFERENCES ADVANCED DIGITAL VIDEO GETTING AUTOMATIC PROVIDED SAFETY CONTENTS DEMONSTRATION FEATURES RECORDING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK ( Only WARRANTY ( Only FOR ESPAÑOL SPECIFICATIONS CAUTIONS TERMS INDEX DETAILS TROUBLESHOOTING D.S.C . D.S.C . VIDEO VIDEO SERVICING in in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RECORDING PLAYBACK RECORDING PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S.A . ) U.S.A . ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RECORDING STILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STARTED LYT0705 - 001A ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . & 27 54 35 17 EN ( D.S.C . ) 55 28 18 70 66 30 22 64 58 7 ENGLISH 2 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 34 16 75 53 26 57 29 21 73 68 34 26 63 65 59 3 6 4
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2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder . Before use , please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product . Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover . • Notes appear after most subsections . Be sure to read these as well . • Basic and advanced features / operation are separated for easier reference . It is recommended that you . . . . . . . refer to the Index ( � pgs . 60 – 63 ) and familiarize yourself with button locations , etc . before use . . . . . read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow . They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product . You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 66 – 68 before use . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION WARNING : RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) . NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL . TO RAIN OR MOISTURE . The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol , within an equilateral triangle , is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated " dangerous voltage " within the NOTES : product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude The rating plate ( serial number plate ) and safety � to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons . caution are on the bottom and / or the back of The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is the main unit . intended to alert the user to the presence of important � The rating information and safety caution of the operating and maintenance ( servicing ) instructions in AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides . the literature accompanying the appliance . CAUTIONS : � This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC - type color television signals . It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard . However , live recording and LCD monitor / viewfinder playback are possible anywhere . � Use the JVC BN - V11U / V12U / V20U / V400U battery packs and , to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet , use the provided multi - voltage AC Adapter . ( An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries . ) ATTENTION : The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery . The battery is recyclable . At the end of its useful life , under various state and local laws , it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream . Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal . Cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder .
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EN3 ® The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel - cadmium ( Ni - Cd ) battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their ® useful life , when taken out of service in the United States . The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni - Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream , which may be illegal in your area . Please call 1 - 800 - 8 - BATTERY ™ for information on Ni - Cd battery recycling and disposal bans / restrictions in your area . JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources . When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf , make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation ( 10 cm ( 3 - 15 / 16 " ) or more on both sides , on top and at the rear ) . Do not block the ventilation holes . ( If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper , or cloth etc . the heat may not be able to get out . ) No naked flame sources , such as lighted candles , should be placed on the apparatus . When discarding batteries , environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly . The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing . Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water . Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids ( such as cosmetics or medicines , flower vases , potted plants , cups etc . ) on top of this unit . ( If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment , fire or electric shock may be caused . ) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( 1 ) Read these instructions . ( 10 ) Use only with the cart , stand , tripod , bracket , or ( 2 ) Keep these instructions . table specified by the ( 3 ) Heed all warnings . manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus . When a ( 4 ) Follow all instructions . cart is used , use caution ( 5 ) Do not use this apparatus near water . when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from ( 6 ) Clean only with dry cloth . tip - over . ( 7 ) Do not block any ventilation openings . ( 11 ) Unplug this apparatus during lightning Install in accordance with the storms or when unused for long periods of manufacturer’s instructions . time . ( 8 ) Do not install near any heat sources such ( 12 ) Refer all servicing to qualified service as radiators , heat registers , stoves , or other personnel . Servicing is required when the apparatus ( including amplifiers ) that apparatus has been damaged in any way , produce heat . such as power - supply cord or plug is ( 9 ) Only use attachments / accessories specified damaged , liquid has been spilled or objects by the manufacturer . have fallen into the apparatus , the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture , does not operate normally , or has been dropped .
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 EN • AC Adapter • Battery Pack • Cassette Adapter AP - V10U BN - V11U ( VHS Playpak ) C - P7U • Lens Cap • Remote Control • Shoulder Strap Unit RM - V715U • CD - ROM • AA ( R6 ) Battery • AAA ( R03 ) Battery x 2 ( GR - SXM930 only ) ( for Cassette Adapter ) ( for Remote Control Unit ) The CD - ROM contains the following 4 software programs : • Picture Navigator Presto ! ® PC ) ( for Windows • Mr . Photo • PhotoAlbum • PC Connection Cable • ImageFolio ( GR - SXM930 only )
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EN5 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens , attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration . 1 2 3
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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 EN Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE � is set to “ ON � ( factory - preset ) . � Available when the Power Switch is set to “ � or “ � and the VIDEO DEMO MODE mode is selected ( the DSC Lamp is not lit ) . OFF � Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the ON demonstration temporarily . If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that , the demonstration will resume . � “ DEMO MODE � remains “ ON � even if the camcorder power is turned off . X I T E � To cancel Automatic Demonstration , set the Power Switch to “ � and Press the MENU Wheel in while the demo is in progress . This takes you Setting Menu directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu ( so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen ) . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ OFF � and press it . NOTES : � When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder , demonstration is not available . � If you do not detach the Lens Cap , you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder .
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GETTING STARTED EN7 GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Viewfinder Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tripod Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Date / Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Recording Format Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 13 Recording Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tape Length Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Loading / Unloading A Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Picture Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN Hook on . Power 1 This camcorder’s 2 - way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment . CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Push in . 2 Make sure the battery pack is attached to the 1 camcorder . Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and push the battery in until it locks in place 2 . • If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position , a malfunction may occur . BATTERY RELEASE Switch Set the Power Switch to “ OFF � . Connect the AC REFRESH Button 2 Adapter to the camcorder 3 . REFRESH Lamp Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 4 . 3 The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to CHARGE Lamp indicate charging has started . When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit , Battery pack 4 charging is finished . Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet . Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder . Power Switch To Detach The Battery Pack . . . . . . . slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack . To DC IN 3 NOTES : connector � During charging or discharging , the camcorder cannot 4 be operated . AC Adapter � Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong To AC outlet type of battery is used . � When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period , the CHARGE lamp may not light . Charging time Battery pack In this case , remove the battery pack from the camcorder , then try charging again . BN - V11U approx . 1 hr . 30 min . � If the battery operation time remains extremely short BN - V12U ( optional ) approx . 1 hr . 30 min . even after having been fully charged , the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced . Please purchase a new BN - V20U ( optional ) approx . 2 hrs . 20 min . one . � Using the optional AA - V15 AC Power Adapter / Charger , BN - V400U ( optional ) approx . 4 hrs . 30 min . you can charge the BN - V11U / V12U / V20U / V400U battery pack without the camcorder . However , it cannot be used as an AC adapter . REFRESH : Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery’s capacity . Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging . 1 . Perform steps 1 through 3 of “ CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK � . 2 . Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds . The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate discharging has started . 3 . When discharging is finished , charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks . When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time , be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance . For other notes , � pg . 58
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EN9 USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION : Perform step 1 of “ CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK � Before detaching the power source , make ( � pg . 8 ) . sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off . Failure to do so can result in a Approximate recording time ( unit : min . ) camcorder malfunction . Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on 80 6535 ) BN - V11U ( 45 ) ( BN - V12U 80 6535 ) Charge marker ( optional ) ( 45 ) ( A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you BN - V20U 130 1050 ) remember whether it has b een ( optional ) ( 75 ) ( 6 charged or not . Two colors are BN - V400U 305 24560 ) provided ( red and black ) — you ( optional ) ( 185 ) ( 1 choose which one means charged and which means ( ) : when the video light is on discharged . NOTES : � Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions : • Zoom or Record - Standby mode is engaged repeatedly . • The LCD monitor is used repeatedly . � Before extended use , it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time . USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter ( connect as shown in the illustration ) . NOTES : � The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V . � For other notes , � pg . 58 . To DC IN connector AC Adapter To AC outlet
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GETTING STARTED ( cont . ) 10 EN Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Separate the Velcro strip . 1 Recording Start / Stop Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the Button 2 grip . Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily 3 operate the Recording Start / Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the Velcro strip . 3 Viewfinder Adjustment 2 180 ° Set the Power Switch to “ � or “ � . 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability . 1 2 M A Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the OFF 3 indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused . PLAY Set to “ � or “ � . Shoulder Strap Attachment PAUSE Following the illustration , thread the strap through the 1 eyelet 1 , then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 , making sure the strap is not twisted . 2 1 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4 . 2 4 3 Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the 1 tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole . Then tighten the screw . CAUTION : When using a tripod , be sure to open and extend its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder . To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over , do not use a small - sized tripod .
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EN11 Date / Time Settings Set the Power Switch to “ � . The VIDEO Lamp 1 comes on . VIDEO Lamp Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 2 appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU Wheel 3 MENU � and press it to display SYSTEM MENU . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ NEXT � and press it to display the next page . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ DATE / TIME � and 4 press it . The DATE / TIME Menu appears . To set “ YEAR � , “ MONTH � , “ DAY � or “ TIME � ( hour / Power Switch 5 minute ) , rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item , and press it . When the setting begins blinking , rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting Display appears and then press it . The setting stops blinking . CAMERA MENU Menu Screen � TO SYSTEM MENU When none of these settings ( “ YEAR � , “ MONTH � , FOCUS AU TO 6 “ DAY � , “ TIME � ) blinks , rotate the MENU Wheel to EXPOSURE AUT O M . W . B . A UTO select “ EXIT � , and press it . The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN � . NU SYSTEM ME Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen . � NEXT 7 SP REC MODE x 50 D . ZOOM NOTE : To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and SYSTEM MENU � TO CAMERA MENU � pg . 47 ) . on a connected TV , see “ Date / Time Insert � ( REC T I ME OFF ITELE NT . TMACRO I ME OFF OFF TDATE I TLE / LANG . ENGL ISH T I ME DEMO MODE OFF � RETURN DATE / T I ME DATE / TIME Menu Y 2001 EAR JUN MONTH 28 DAY : 8 20 T I ME PM 12 - hour indication with AM or PM EX I T For other notes , � pg . 58
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GETTING STARTED ( cont . ) 12 EN Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform . Set the Power Switch to “ � . The VIDEO Lamp VIDEO Lamp 1 comes on . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 2 appears . MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM 3 MENU � and press it to display SYSTEM MENU . If a VHS cassette is loaded . . . . . . . rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ S - VHS ET � , then press it . The S - VHS ET Setting Menu appears . If an S - VHS cassette is loaded . . . Power Switch . . . . rotate the MENU Wheel to “ S - VHS � , then press it . The S - VHS Setting Menu appears . Display : when a VHS cassette is loaded . Rotate the MENU Wheel to set to either of the ENU SYS TEM M 4 parameters , then press it . The Menu Screen reappears Menu Screen � NE XT with the highlight bar on “ RETURN � . RE SP C MODE x . 50 D ZOOM In the S - VHS ET Setting Menu , OFF WI DE S – ON VH S ET ON : Records with S - VHS picture quality on a VHS T30 TAP E LENGTH cassette ( factory - preset ) . This is called Super S ULL F I D PLAY C I NE F I P TURE VHS ET ( Expansion Technology ) . A ULL F SN PSHOT OFF : Records in VHS . When an S - VHS � RE TURN cassette is In the S - VHS Setting Menu , loaded : S - VHS ON : Records in S - VHS on an S - VHS cassette ( factory - preset ) . S – VHS ET OFF : Records in VHS on an S - VHS cassette . Setting Menu ON OFF Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen . 5 • When the S - VHS ET mode is engaged , “ S - ET � is displayed . • During S - VHS record mode , “ S “ is displayed . • When S - VHS ET or S - VHS recording starts , EX I T “ S - VHS REC � is displayed for approx . 3 seconds . NOTE : YSTEM MEN S U � EXT N If a cassette is not loaded , “ S - VHS � will be displayed in the DE SP EC MO R Menu Screen . OOM Z 50 D . x DE OFF WI – VHS ET ON S ENGTH PE L T30 TA SPL AY I ULL D F CTU RE I I NE P F HOT NAPS ULL S F � RN RETU Normal Screen
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EN13 NOTES about S - VHS and S - VHS ET � JVC EHG ( Extra High Grade ) tapes are recommended for superior results . Use S - VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes , as it enables higher - quality recording and playback . � With some tapes , better picture quality may not be obtained even with S - VHS ET recording . It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained . � If the S - VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording , the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point . � It is recommended that tapes recorded in the SP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder . � Noise may appear on - screen when tapes recorded in the EP mode are played back . � Tapes recorded in S - VHS or S - VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped with the SQPB ( S - VHS QUASI PLAYBACK ) function . — When tapes recorded in S - VHS or S - VHS ET mode are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB ( S - VHS QUASI PLAYBACK ) function , S - VHS picture quality is not available . — Tapes recorded in S - VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs , including some JVC VCRs ( eg : HR - S6600U , HR - SC1000U , etc . ) . � Tapes recorded in S - VHS or S - VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR . � You can play back S - VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S - VHS ET . — It is recommended to specifically label S - VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings . � S - VHS ET does not work with S - VHS tapes . � To avoid on - screen noise , do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly . � 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 VHS VCR with SQPB function S - VHS S - VHS - C • The recorded format ( S - VHS or recordings cassette VHS ) is automatically detected when playback begins . S - VHS ET recordings Regular VHS VCR VHS VHS - C • S - VHS recorded tapes cannot be recordings cassette viewed on regular VHS VCRs , other than those equipped with the SQPB ( S - VHS QUASI PLAYBACK ) function .
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GETTING STARTED ( cont . ) 14 EN Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference . Set the Power Switch to “ � . The VIDEO Lamp VIDEO Lamp 1 comes on . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 2 appears . MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM 3 MENU � and press it to display SYSTEM MENU . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ REC MODE � and Power Switch 4 press it . The REC MODE Menu appears . Select “ SP � or “ EP � by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it . The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on Display “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen . REC MODE REC MODE Menu • “ EP � ( Extended Play ) is more economical , providing SP three times the recording time . EP NOTE : If the recording mode is switched during recording , the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point . EXI T SP Recording mode indicator Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used . Display Perform steps 1 through 3 above . TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH 1 Menu T20 T30 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TAPE LENGTH � , T35 T40 2 then press it . The TAPE LENGTH Menu appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the correct tape 3 length setting . X I T E • T20 = 20 minutes • T30 = 30 minutes T30 Tape length • T35 = 35 minutes indicator • T40 = 40 minutes ( in SP ) Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 4 reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen . NOTE : The tape remaining time ( � pg . 18 ) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected .
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EN15 EJECT Switch Loading / Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder Open the LCD monitor fully . 1 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens . Do not 2 use force to open . Insert or remove a cassette . When inserting , make 3 sure the label is facing outward . Press the Close button to close the cassette holder 4 until it locks into place . Close Button Close the LCD monitor . 5 NOTES : � Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor . � The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power Turn to take supply is attached . up slack . � Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette . If there is any slack , turn the gear on the Erase Protection tab Gear cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack . � Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording . If not , slide the tab . Some cassettes have removable tabs . If the tab has been removed , cover the hole with adhesive tape . � The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode .
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GETTING STARTED ( cont . ) 16 EN Picture Mode Setting The Picture mode can be selected to best match your needs . Two Picture modes are available : FINE and STANDARD ( in order of quality ) . VIDEO Lamp Set the Power Switch to “ � . The VIDEO Lamp 1 comes on . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen MENU Wheel 2 appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM 3 MENU � and press it to display SYSTEM MENU . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ PICTURE � and 4 press it . The PICTURE Menu appears . Select “ FINE � or “ STANDARD � by rotating the MENU Wheel and Power Switch press it . Selection is complete . The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on Display 5 “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in to close the ENU YSTEM M S Menu Screen Menu Screen . � NEXT REC SP DE MO D . 50 x ZOO M W OFF I DE Picture Quality Approximate Number of S – ON30 VHS Mode Storable Images TA T PE ENGTH L I ULL D F SPL AY SIN I NE P F CTUR E FINE 30 ULL F APS HOT � STANDARD 60 RETU RN NOTES : P I CTURE PICTURE Menu � The number of storable images depends on the selected NE I F Picture mode as well as the composition of the subjects NDARD STA in the images . � The numbers listed above are applicable when the camcorder’s memory is empty ( when there are no sample images stored ) . T I EX ENU SYS EM M T � NEXT REC SP MODE 50 D . x ZOOM OFF SWI – DE ON30 VHS T TA PE LEN GTH ULL F I D SPLAY I NE F I P CTURE ULL F SN APSHO T � RETURN Normal Screen
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN17 VIDEO RECORDING & YBACK PLA CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 21 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder . . . . . . . . 18 Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor . . . . . . . 18 LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Power Switch Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Journalistic Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Self - Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Picture Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Quick Review ( for scenes recorded onto a tape ) . . . . 21 Retake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Video Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 – 26 LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Speaker Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Still Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shuttle Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 TBC ( Time Base Corrector ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Counter Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Playback Special Effects ( GR - SXM930 only ) . . . . . 23 Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 – 25 Tape Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using The Cassette Adapter ( VHS Playpak ) . . . . . . 26
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VIDEO RECORDING 18 EN NOTE : REFRESH Button You should already have performed the procedures listed Makes the DSC lamp go out . below . If not , do so before continuing . � Power ( � pg . 8 ) � Load A Cassette ( � pg . 15 ) � Recording Mode Setting ( � pg . 14 ) � Tape Length Setting ( � pg . 14 ) � Grip Adjustment ( � pg . 10 ) � Viewfinder Adjustment ( � pg . 10 ) Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked . 1 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it . Set the Power Switch to “ � or “ � . If the DSC Lamp is lit , During shooting press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � . The VIDEO Lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record - Standby mode . “ PAUSE � is Power Switch displayed in the viewfinder . Recording Start / Stop Button Press the Recording Start / Stop Button . “ � appears Tape remaining 25MI N 2 in the viewfinder while recording is in progress . time indicator ( Approximate ) To Stop Recording . . . MIN 120MIN 119MIN . . . . press the Recording Start / Stop Button . The camcorder ( Now calculating ) re - enters the Record - Standby mode . 3MIN 0MIN 1MIN 2MIN ( Blinking ) ( Blinking ) ( Blinking ) Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor BRIGHT Wheel Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open . Press in the 1 tabs on the lens cap to remove it . Set the Power � or “ � . If the DSC Lamp is lit , press Switch to “ REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � . 90 ° The VIDEO Lamp lights and the camcorder enters the 180 ° Record - Standby mode . “ PAUSE � is displayed in the LCD monitor . Tilt the LCD monitor upward / downward for best 2 viewability and press the Recording Start / Stop Button . “ � appears in the LCD monitor while recording is – – – – – – – – – – + – 6 BR I GHT in progress . NOTE : When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight , the LCD monitor may be difficult to see . If this To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor happens , use the viewfinder instead . . . . . rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and To Stop Recording . . . the appropriate brightness is reached . . . . . press the Recording Start / Stop Button . The camcorder re - enters the Record - Standby mode . Power Switch Position : Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments . : Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities . OFF : Switches off the camcorder . : Allows you to play back your recordings .
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EN19 NOTES : � If the Record - Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations , the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically . Set the Power Switch to “ OFF � , and then back to “ � or “ � to turn the camcorder on again . � If you are recording on a cassette from the middle ( such as when a tape is removed and re - inserted during recording ) , use the Retake function ( � pg . 21 ) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it . � To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording , � pg . 40 , 42 . Self - Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF - RECORDING In some situations , different shooting angles may You can shoot yourself while viewing your own provide more dramatic results . Hold the camcorder in image in the LCD monitor . Open the LCD monitor the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the and tilt it upward 180 ° so that it faces forward , then most convenient direction . It can rotate 270 ° ( 90 ° point the lens toward yourself and start recording . downward , 180 ° upward ) . For other notes , � pg . 59
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VIDEO RECORDING ( cont . ) 20 EN Zooming : To produce the zoom in / out effect , or an instantaneous change in image magnification . Zoom in ( T : Telephoto ) Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom . This system is called Digital Zoom . Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “ T � . Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “ W � . Zoom out ( W : Wide angle ) � The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever , the quicker the zoom action . � Focusing may become unstable during Zooming . In this case , set the zoom while in Record – Standby , lock RETAKE ( 2 / 3 ) Button the focus by using the manual focus ( � pg . 45 ) , then zoom in or out in Record mode . LIGHT � The zoom level indicator ( 5 ) moves during zoom . OFF / AUTO / ON Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the Switch zoom indicator bar , all magnification from that point is through digital processing . � When using Digital Zoom , the quality of image may suffer . To deactivate Digital Zoom , set “ D.ZOOM � to “ OFF � in SYSTEM MENU ( � pg . 41 ) . Power Zoom Lever � Digital zoom cannot be used when the “ VIDEO ECHO � mode ( � pg . 39 ) is activated ( GR - SXM930 P . STABILIZER only ) . Button Picture Stabilizer : To compensate for unstable images caused by camera - shake , particularly at high magnification . 1 ) Press P . STABILIZER . “ � appears . 2 ) To switch off the Picture Stabilizer , press Display P . STABILIZER . The indicator disappears . � Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive , or under the following conditions : Zoom indicator • When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal bar stripes . 1 x • When shooting dark or dim subjects . Zoom level indicator • When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting . • When shooting scenes with movement in various Approximate zoom ratio directions . • When shooting scenes with low - contrast backgrounds . Picture Stabilizer indicator � Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod . � The “ � indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used . � This function cannot be activated during the “ Night - Alive � ( � pg . 36 ) , “ CLASSIC FILM � , “ STROBE � and “ VIDEO ECHO � mode ( � pg . 39 ) ( GR - SXM930 only ) .
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EN21 Quick Review ( for scenes Video Light : To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim . recorded onto a tape ) : To check the end 1 ) Set LIGHT OFF / AUTO / ON as required : of the last recording . OFF : Turns off the light . 1 ) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record – Standby AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the mode . camcorder senses insufficient lighting on 2 ) Press 2 and release quickly . the subject . Tape is rewound for approx . 2 seconds and ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the played back automatically , then pauses in camcorder is turned on . Record – Standby mode for the next shot . � The video light can only be used with the � Distortion may occur at the start of playback . This camcorder’s power on . is normal . � It is recommended to set the white balance Retake : To re - record certain segments . ( � pg . 46 ) to when you use the video light . 1 ) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record – Standby � When not using the video light , turn it off to save mode . battery power . 2 ) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start � Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink point for new recording . Pressing 3 forwards the if the battery pack’s charge is low , the camcorder tape and pressing 2 reverses it . may turn off automatically when you turn on the 3 ) Press the Recording Start / Stop Button to start video light , or when you start recording with the recording . video light turned on . � Noise bars appear and pictures may become � When LIGHT OFF / AUTO / ON is set to “ AUTO � : monochrome or darken during Retake . This is • Depending on the lighting conditions , the video normal . light may keep turning on and off . In this case , manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF / AUTO / ON . • While the “ Sports � or “ High Speed Shutter � mode ( � pg . 38 ) is engaged , the light is likely to stay on . • While the “ Twilight � mode ( � pg . 38 ) is engaged , the light will not activate . DANGER � The video light can become extremely hot . Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off , otherwise serious injury may result . � Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light , since it remains extremely hot for some time . � When operating , keep a distance of about 30 cm ( 11 - 13 / 16 " ) between the video light and people or objects . � Do not use near flammable or explosive materials . � It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light .
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VIDEO PLAYBACK 22 EN REFRESH Button Load a tape ( � pg . 15 ) . 1 Makes the DSC lamp go out . Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is 2 lit , press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � . To start playback , press 4 / 6 . • To stop playback , press 5 . Stop ( 5 ) Button • Press 2 to rewind , or 3 to fast - forward the tape during Stop mode . Rewind ( 2 ) Button NOTES : Play / Pause ( 4 / 6 ) Button � The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode . To turn on again , set the Power Fast - Forward ( 3 ) Button Switch to “ OFF � , then to “ � . � When the Power Switch is set to “ � and the LCD BRIGHT Wheel monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more , the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches Power Zoom off automatically to save power . Lever ( VOL . ) � The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder ( with the LCD monitor shut ) , on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV ( � pg . 24 , 25 ) . � You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted . � If a blank portion on the tape is played back , the screen may become black . This is not a malfunction . Speaker Set to “ � . LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment : Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel towards “ + � to brighten , or towards “ – � to darken . � The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date / Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode ( � pg . 41 ) . Speaker Volume Control : Slide the Power Zoom Lever ( VOL . ) towards “ + � to turn up the volume , or towards “ – � to turn down the volume . � The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date / Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode ( � pg . 41 ) . Still Playback : Pauses during playback . 1 ) Press 4 / 6 during playback . 2 ) To resume normal playback , press 4 / 6 again . � Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback . � If TBC ( � pg . 23 ) is engaged , noise bars will not appear . This mode is called Fine Still ( GR - SXM930 only ) . Shuttle Search : Allows high - speed search in either direction . 1 ) Press 3 for forward or 2 for reverse search during playback . 2 ) To resume normal playback , press 4 / 6 . � During playback , press and hold 2 or 3 . The search continues as long as you hold the button . Once you release it , normal playback resumes . � Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search . This is normal .
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EN23 Tracking : Eliminates noise bars that appear on - screen REFRESH Button during playback . Factory - preset is Auto Tracking . Makes the DSC lamp go out . To activate Manual Tracking : 1 ) Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx . 2 seconds . COUNTER R / M Button “ MT � appears . 2 ) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the noise bars disappear . � To return to Auto Tracking , press the TRACKING Wheel for approx . 2 seconds or set the Power Switch to “ OFF � and then � � again . “ AT � blinks . When Auto Stop ( 5 ) Button Tracking finishes , the indication disappears . � When noise bars appear during playback , the Rewind ( 2 ) Button camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “ AT � is Play / Pause ( 4 / 6 ) Button displayed . � Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on Fast - Forward ( 3 ) Button other VCRs or camcorders . TRACKING TBC ( Time Base Corrector ) : Removes jitter from Wheel fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes . Factory - preset : TBC is engaged . To activate / release the TBC mode , press TBC during playback for more than 1 second . When the TBC mode is TBC Button activated , “ TBC � is displayed . Counter Memory Function : Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment . 1 ) Press COUNTER R / M and hold for more than 1 second . The counter resets to “ 0 : 00 : 00 � . 2 ) Press COUNTER R / M for less than 1 second . Set to “ � . “ M � appears . 3 ) After recording or playback , press 5 , then 2 . The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 : 00 : 00 . 4 ) Press 4 / 6 to start playback . The counter memory functions in the Fast - Forward and � Rewind modes . � To disable the Counter Memory Function , press COUNTER R / M for less than 1 second so that “ M � disappears . Playback Special Effects ( CLASSIC FILM , MONOTONE , SEPIA , STROBE and VIDEO � pg . 39 ) ( GR - SXM930 only ) : ECHO , Allows you to add creative effects to the playback image . 1 ) Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking . 2 ) Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear . They are displayed for approx . 2 seconds , then the name disappears so that only the indication remains . The mode is activated . 3 ) To cancel the effect , select “ OFF � in step 2 . � Playback Special Effects do not work during shuttle search . � The selected effect mode cannot be changed during still playback . For other notes , � pg . 59
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VIDEO PLAYBACK ( cont . ) 24 EN Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections . When making the connections , refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals . A . Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S - VIDEO IN and A / V input connectors Use optional S - Video and Audio cables . To TV or VCR TV To S - Video To S - Video S - Video cable Input Output ( optional ) VCR Audio cable To Audio To Audio ( optional ) Output Input Connector cover * * When connecting the cables , open this cover . B . Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A / V input connectors Use optional Video and Audio cables . To TV or VCR TV To Audio To Audio Audio cable Input Output ( optional ) VCR Video cable To Video To Video ( optional ) Input Output Connector cover * * When connecting the cables , open this cover .
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EN25 Basic Connections Tape Dubbing Make sure all units are turned off . Following the illustration on pg . 24 , connect the 1 1 camcorder and the VCR . Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ � , 2 shown in the illustration ( � pg . 24 ) . 2 turn on the VCR’s power , and insert the If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 . appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the If not . . . go to step 4 . VCR . Connect the VCR output to the TV input , Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record - Pause 3 referring to your VCR’s instruction manual . 3 modes . Turn on the camcorder , the VCR and the TV . Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a 4 4 spot just before the edit - in point . Once it is reached , press 4 / 6 on the camcorder . Set the VCR to its AUX input mode , and set the 5 TV to its VIDEO mode . Press 4 / 6 on the camcorder and engage the 5 VCR’s Record mode . NOTES : Engage the VCR’s Record - Pause mode and press � It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the 6 4 / 6 on the camcorder . power supply instead of the battery pack ( � pg . 9 ) . Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing , � If your VCR has an S - Video input connector , 7 then stop the VCR and camcorder when connect the camcorder and the VCR using an finished . optional S - Video cable . This can improve the NOTE : dubbed picture quality . If you wish to dub still images recorded with the DSC � To monitor the picture and sound from the Lamp lit , play back the still images ( � pg . 30 , 31 ) , camcorder without inserting a tape , set the and instead of doing the above steps 4 through 6 , camcorder’s Power Switch to “ � or “ � , then engage the VCR’s Record mode and record them set your TV to the appropriate input mode . onto a tape . � Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on . � If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded , do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture .
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VIDEO PLAYBACK ( cont . ) 26 EN Using The Cassette Adapter ( VHS Playpak ) Use this to play back an S - VHS - C / VHS - C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR . It is fully compatible with any S - VHS / VHS video cassette recorder . The cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading . Slide the battery cover up to remove it , install one 1 “ AA ( R6 ) � size battery as shown , then reattach the cover . Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment VCR 2 door , then insert the cassette and close the compart - ment door . Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the Compartment door 3 tape back as you would any other . Slide the latch and the compartment door opens 4 automatically . This may take around 10 seconds . Do not attempt to force the adapter open . Then , insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left , and push up and remove the cassette . NOTES : � During tape loading and unloading , do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection . � Tapes recorded in S - VHS or S - VHS ET mode cannot be Sliding latch played back on a regular VHS VCR . Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with the S - VHS or SQPB ( S - VHS Compact video cassette QUASI PLAYBACK ) function . � During special - effect playback ( slow motion , still frame , etc . ) , the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen . Reels � To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter , cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with adhesive tape . Recording safety hole
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA ( D.S.C . ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN27 DIGITAL STILL CAMERAG ( D.S.C . ) RECORDIN & YBACK PLA CONTENTS D.S.C . RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 – 29 Quick Review ( for still images stored in the built - in memory ) . . . . 29 D.S.C . PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 – 34 Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 INDEX Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Index Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Deleting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ® Connection To A Windows PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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D.S.C . RECORDING 28 EN When shooting a still image , it is not recorded onto the REFRESH Button tape , but it is stored in the camcorder's built - in memory in Makes the DSC lamp come on . the selected Picture Mode . A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC , saved , and processed using a Paint Software program or Mr . Photo Gold ( � pg . 34 ) . A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape ( � pg . 53 ) . Stop ( 5 ) Button MODE SELECTION Rewind ( 2 ) Button Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it , then set 1 the Power Switch to “ � . The VIDEO Lamp comes Play / Pause ( 4 / 6 ) Button on . If the DSC Lamp is not lit , press REFRESH for SNAPSHOT Button approx . 1 second to select “ DSC � . An image appears . MENU To select the Picture Mode , perform steps 2 through 4 Wheel 2 of “ Picture Mode Setting � on pg . 16 . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ SNAPSHOT � , and 3 press it . The SNAPSHOT Menu appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the appropriate mode among the 4 Snapshot modes ( � pg . 29 ) , and press it . Selection is complete . The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on During shooting 4 “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen . Power Switch Display STILL IMAGE STORAGE Menu Screen TA 30 PE LENGTH T Press SNAPSHOT . I NE P I CT URE F 1 • Regardless of the Power Switch position ( “ � or ULL SNAP SHOT F “ � ) , Snapshot recording takes place using the � RET URN selected Snapshot mode . • The remaining number of shots available is displayed . NAPSHOT S SNAPSHOT Menu NFULL – To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . . P I UP – – 49 MULT I When the remaining number indicator displays “ 0 � MULT I ( blinking ) , it is not possible to continue storing pictures until you delete some shots to make room for new ones . Perform “ DELETE � function in the Menu Screen to remove EX I T pictures you do not need ( � pg . 33 ) . ENGTH T30 E L TAP E F TURH P I C I NE – UP OT P S APS N I N � RN ETU R Normal Screen Snapshot mode indicator P ( PIN - UP ) P M4 ( MULTI - 4 ) M9 ( MULTI - 9 ) No indication ( FULL )
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EN29 NOTES : DSC 15 F INE Remaining number � Some sample images have been stored in the built - in of shots memory at the factory . If you wish to delete them , first remove the “ Protecting Images � function ( � pg . 32 ) , 0 60 59 1 then perform the “ Deleting Images � function ( � pg . ( Blinking ) 33 ) . Pictrue mode display � If a Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode ( � pg . 41 ) , the Snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of D.S.C . mode indicator the screen . � When you shoot in a dark environment , the still image will become coarse and its true colors will be lost . FULL * � During the D.S.C . recording , the Zooming ( � pg . 20 ) , ( Snapshot mode with Picture Stabilizer ( � pg . 20 ) and Video Light no frame ) ( � pg . 21 ) functions can be operated . � Still images are taken in a format based on JPEG ( Joint Photographic Experts Group ) . � When you use the LCD monitor outdoors under direct sunlight , the LCD monitor may be difficult to see . If this happens , close the LCD monitor and use the viewfinder PIN - UP * instead . ( Pin - Up mode ) � To store the still images you shot , we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk ( � pg . 34 ) , or transfer them to a VCR connected to the camcorder and record them onto a tape . � Image data stored in the camcorder’s built - in memory ® can be transferred to a Windows PC and saved using the provided image transfer software , Picture Navigator ( � pg . 34 ) . MULTI - 4 * * ( Multi - Analyzer 4 ) * There is a momentary camera shutter - type blackout together with the image . * * Continuous camera shutter - type blackout takes place 4 or 9 times with the image , like serial photography , then the 4 or 9 still images you took are displayed . Quick Review ( for still images stored MULTI - 9 * * in the built - in memory ) : To check the still ( Multi - Analyzer 9 ) image most recently stored in the built - in memory . 1 ) Set the Power Switch to “ � or “ � . If the DSC Lamp is not lit , press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ DSC � . 2 ) Press 2 and release quickly . � The still image is displayed for approx . 3 seconds . The message “ DELETE OK ? PRESS PLAY BUTTON � appears . To remove the still image you have checked ( Instant Delete ) . . . Press 4 / 6 while the message “ DELETE OK ? PRESS PLAY BUTTON � is displayed .
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D.S.C . PLAYBACK 30 EN REFRESH Button Normal Playback Makes the DSC lamp come on . Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered , then stored in numerical order in the built - in memory . You can view the still images stored in memory , one at a time , much like flipping through a photo album . Set the Power Switch to “ � . The VIDEO Lamp 1 comes on . If the DSC Lamp is not lit , press REFRESH Previous Page ( 2 ) Button for approx . 1 second to select “ DSC � . A still image stored in memory is displayed . Next Page ( 3 ) Button • When no still image is stored in memory , the screen becomes blue . MENU ( BRIGHT ) Wheel Press 3 or 2 to select the still image you want to 2 view . • Each time 2 is pressed , the page goes back , while Power Switch each time 3 is pressed , the page goes next . • If there are no stored images , “ NO IMAGES STORED � is displayed . NOTES : � When the Power Switch is set to “ � and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more , the Display To move LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches the page off automatically to save power . next � The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder ( with the LCD monitor shut ) , on the LCD moitor or on a connected TV ( � pg . 24 ) . � When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV , it may jitter slightly . � You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted . � To brighten the LCD monitor , rotate the BRIGHT Wheel + � . To darken the LCD monitor , rotate it towards “ towards “ – � . � Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back a still image with a low number , this will not overwrite the existing picture because new pictures are automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory . To move Slide Show the page back You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically in numerical order . Display MENU Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is Menu Screen I NDEX SL I DE HOW S 1 not lit , press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select PROTE CT DELET E “ DSC � . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen � RETURN 2 appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ SLIDE SHOW � and press it . The Slide Show starts . 3 To stop the Slide Show , press the MENU Wheel in 4 twice .
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EN31 Picture mode INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their Index number Selected image index information . Convenient for checking images shot beforehand , the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture mode as well as which images are protected against EXIT < INDEX > accidental erasure . 01 02 03 01 : Index number Index numbers are marked from 01 . For example , when 10 images are stored ( index number : 01 to 10 ) , if three images with index numbers 02 , 04 and 06 are deleted 05 04 06 from memory , the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence . Therefore , the number of remaining images is 7 , and the new index numbers range from 01 to 07 . : Picture mode Protect icon Displays the Picture mode of the stored image . There are 2 modes available : FINE and STANDARD ( � pg . 16 ) . A star mark is displayed next to still images shot in the FINE mode . There are no marks next to still images shot in the STANDARD mode . : Protect icon When an image is protected against its accidental erasure , a padlock mark appears next to the Picture mode indicator , and that image cannot be deleted . Selected Image An image is framed like this when it is selected . Rotate MENU to move the frame to the desired image . Index Playback You can view all still images stored in memory six at a time . Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand . Display Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is < INDEX > EXIT INDEX Menu 01 02 03 1 not lit , press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ DSC � . 04 05 06 Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 2 appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ INDEX � and press 3 it . The INDEX Menu appears . Playback Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired still 4 image , then press it . The one you selected is displayed on the whole screen , then the screen enters normal playback . • If the desired still image cannot be found , place the highlight bar on “ EXIT � , then press the MENU Wheel in twice to exit the menu . NOTE : On the Index Menu , a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode .
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D.S.C . PLAYBACK ( cont . ) 32 EN REFRESH Button Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images . When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Mode indication , that image cannot be deleted . Makes the DSC lamp Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is come on . 1 not lit , press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ DSC � . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen MENU Wheel 2 appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ PROTECT � and 3 press it . The PROTECT Menu appears . TO PROTECT AN IMAGE Power Switch Before doing the following , perform steps 1 through 3 above . Display Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to the MENU 4 desired image and press it . A “ � padlock mark Menu Screen I NDEX appears on the selected image . SL I DE SHOW PROTECT Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish DELETE to delete by accident . Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “ EXIT � , 5 then press it twice . The normal playback screen � RETURN appears . NOTE : EXIT < PROTECT > PROTECT Menu When the memory is initialized or corrupted , even 01 02 03 protected images are deleted . If you do not want to lose important images , transfer them to a PC and save them . 05 04 06 TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following , perform steps 1 through 3 above . Padlock mark Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to the Normal playback If Protection is 4 desired image and press it . The “ � padlock mark removed located above the image disappears and the image is no longer protected . EXIT < PROTECT > Repeat this procedure for all images from which you 01 02 03 wish to remove protection . Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “ EXIT � , 05 04 06 5 then press it twice . The normal playback screen appears . Normal playback
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EN33 REFRESH Button Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once . Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is not lit , press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ DSC � . Makes the DSC lamp 1 come on . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen appears . 2 MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ DELETE � and press it . The DELETE Menu appears . 3 Power Switch TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following , perform steps 1 through 3 above . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ SELECT � and press it . Display The Delete Select Menu appears . 4 DELETE DELETE Menu Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to the desired SELECT ALL image that you wish to delete and press it . An “ � 5 appears above the selected image . Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to delete . In case of “ ALL � EX I T Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “ NEXT � and press it . The Delete Execute Menu appears . 6 < DELETE > NEXT Delete Select Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ ENTER � and press it . 01 02 03 Menu After “ ENTER � blinks , the selected images are deleted 7 and the Menu Screen reappears . Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen . • To cancel deletion , rotate the MENU Wheel to select 04 05 06 “ CANCEL � and press it twice . The Menu Screen closes . In case of “ SELECT � TO DELETE ALL IMAGES Before doing the following , perform steps 1 through 3 above . TDELETEE DELE Delete Execute Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ ALL � and press it . The Menu ECANCELL CANC 4 Delete Excute Menu appears . EENTERR ENT Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ ENTER � and press it . After “ ENTER � blinks , all the images are deleted and the 5 Menu Screen reappears . Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen . Menu Screen • To cancel deletion , rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ CANCEL � and press it twice . The Menu Screen closes . NOTES : � Before deleting some still images stored in memory , perform CAUTION : � pg . 32 ) or “ Protecting Images � for the necessary ones ( While “ ENTER � is selected on the Delete save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally Execute Menu and it is blinking , switching � pg . 34 ) . ( off the camcorder or removing the power � Protected images ( � pg . 32 ) cannot be deleted with the supply unit ( battery pack or AC Adapter ) above operation . To delete them , remove protection first . may cause the camcorder’s built - in memory � If the remaining number of shots is not 30 in the FINE mode to become corrupt . Never remove the or 60 in the STANDARD mode when “ ALL � is selected on the DELETE Menu , initialize the camcorder’s memory power supply unit at this stage . � pg . 57 ) . (
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D.S.C . PLAYBACK ( cont . ) 34 EN ® Makes the DSC lamp come on . Connection To A Windows PC Image data stored in the camcorder’s built - in memory can ® be transferred to a Windows PC and saved using the image transfer software , Picture Navigator * . The image ® data transferred to a Windows PC can also be further processed using Mr . Photo Gold * , and the still image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape ( � pg . 53 ) . To assure safety , make sure all units are turned off before making any connection . Connect the camcorder’s DIGITAL connector to the ® 1 COM Port ( RS - 232C ) on a Windows PC , using the PC connection cable * . Set the Power Switch to “ � . The VIDEO Lamp 2 comes on . If the DSC Lamp is not lit , press REFRESH To DIGITAL for approx . 1 second to select “ DSC � . A still image connector stored in memory appears . Open the cover . • When transferring still images to a computer , be sure that a still image is displayed on the screen . ® Launch the software * on your Windows PC . Transfer PC connection 3 the still images stored in the camcorder’s memory to cable * ® the Windows PC . Refer to the software’s instruction manual on the CD - ROM * for details . • During transfer of the still image , the camcorder’s screen becomes blue and “ � is displayed . After transferring is finished , the screen ® For Windows : displays the same still image as in step 2 . To COM Port ( RS - 232C ) Close the software * , then switch off the camcorder . 4 * Provided with GR - SXM930 only . NOTES : � Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder’s built - in memory , perform the camcorder’s Picture Mode Setting ( � pg . 16 ) . The still images will be transferred from the personal computer in the selected Picture Mode . � When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder , make sure the number of images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder’s remaining number of shots available . � Use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack . � The still images stored in the camcorder’s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to the PC . If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder’s memory , delete them ( � pg . 33 ) . ® � Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation , registered in the U.S.A . and other countries .
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ADVANCED FEATURES EN35 ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS Night - Alive ( GR - SXM930 only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fade / Wipe Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Program AE With Special Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Digital Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 – 42 Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Exposure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 White Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Manual White Balance Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Date / Time Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Instant Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Time - Lapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 – 53 Installing The Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Playback Zoom ( GR - SXM930 only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Animation And Time - Lapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Insert Editing ( VIDEO ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Insert Editing ( Insert A Still Image From The Built - In Memory Onto A Tape ) . . . 53 Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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ADVANCED FEATURES 36 EN REFRESH Button Night - Alive ( GR - SXM930 only ) NIGHT - ALIVE Button Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they ( GR - SXM930 only ) would be under good natural lighting . Although the recorded image is not grainy , it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed . Set the Power Switch to “ � or “ � . Press 1 REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � ( the DSC Lamp DSC Lamp goes out ) or “ DSC � ( the DSC Lamp comes on ) . Press NIGHT - ALIVE repeatedly until the desired 2 mode’s name and indication appear . They are displayed for approx . 2 seconds , then the name disappears so that only the indication remains . The mode is activated . To cancel the effect , press NIGHT - ALIVE repeatedly 3 until “ OFF � appears . “ OFF � is displayed for approx . 2 seconds . Power Switch A NIGHT AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted ( maximum 1 / 5 sec . ) . 1 NIGHT 10X * The shutter speed is set to 1 / 5th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity . 2 NIGHT 60X * The shutter speed is set to 1 second to provide 60 times the sensitivity . * Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ � . NOTES : � During Night - Alive , the following functions or settings cannot be activated : • “ Picture Stabilizer � ( � pg . 20 ) , “ Program AE With Special Effects � ( � pg . 38 ) and “ Digital Effects � ( � pg . 39 ) . • “ S.LX � in CAMERA MENU ( � pg . 41 ) . � Night - Alive does not work when LIGHT OFF / AUTO / ON is set to “ AUTO � or “ ON � ( � pg . 21 ) . � During Night - Alive , it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus . To prevent this , use of a tripod is recommended .
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EN37 REFRESH Button Fade / Wipe Effects FADE / WIPE Button These effects let you make pro - style scene transitions . Fade - or wipe - in works at recording start , and fade - or wipe - out works at recording end . Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is lit , 1 press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select DSC Lamp “ VIDEO � . Press FADE / WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode’s 2 name and indication appear . 3 They are displayed for approx . 2 seconds , then the name disappears so that only the indication remains . The effect is reserved . Press the Recording Start / Stop Button to activate fade - 3 in / out or wipe - in / out . To cancel a fade or wipe , press FADE / WIPE 4 repeatedly until “ OFF � appears . Power Switch “ OFF � is displayed for approx . 2 seconds and the fade / wipe standby mode is canceled . Recording Start / Stop Button FADER Fades in / out to a black screen . MOSAIC ( Fader ) Gradually turns / returns the picture into / from a mosaic pattern . SHUTTER ( Wipe ) A black screen moves in from the top and bottom , closing over the image like a shutter , or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center . SLIDE ( Wipe ) A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image , or a new image moves in from right to left . DOOR ( Wipe ) Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right , revealing the scene , or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene . CORNER ( Wipe ) Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner , revealing the scene , or wipes out from NOTE : lower left to upper right , leaving a black screen . Pressing and holding the Recording Start / Stop WINDOW ( Wipe ) Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in / out or wipe in / out . Wipes in on a black screen from the center of the screen towards the corners , revealing the scene , or wipe out from the corners to the center , leaving a black screen .
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ADVANCED FEATURES ( cont . ) 38 EN REFRESH Button Program AE With Special Effects P.AE Button Set the Power Switch to “ � . Press REFRESH for 1 approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � ( the DSC Lamp goes out ) or “ DSC � ( the DSC Lamp comes on ) . Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name DSC Lamp 2 and indication appear . They are displayed for approx . 2 seconds , then the name disappears so that only the indication remains . The mode is activated . To cancel the effect , press P.AE repeatedly until “ OFF � 3 appears . “ OFF � is displayed for approx . 2 seconds . Power Switch SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast - moving action . ND : ND EFFECT A black mist darkens the picture , as when an ND filter is used . Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject . FG : FOG Makes the picture look misty white , as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens . Softens the image and gives it a “ fantasy � look . NOTES : Only one mode can be engaged at a time . � TWILIGHT � The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Dusk , twilight scenery , fireworks , etc . , look more natural Speed Shutter mode . Use in well - lit situa - and dramatic . The following happens when Twilight tions . mode is selected : � In the “ High Speed Shutter � or “ Sports � • Auto gain control is turned off . modes , picture color may be adversely • White Balance is set to “ : FINE � ( day mode ) , but can affected if the subject is lit by alternating also be manually changed to another mode ( � pg . 46 ) . discharge - type light sources such as • Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of flourescent or mercury - vapor lights . 10 m ( 32 ft . ) to infinity . To focus when the subject - to - � This function cannot be activated during camera distance is less than 10 m ( 32 ft . ) , use manual Night - Alive ( � pg . 36 ) ( GR - SXM930 only ) . focusing ( � pg . 45 ) . � The “ FOG � mode cannot be used when the “ VIDEO ECHO � mode ( � pg . 39 ) is S1 / 2000 activated ( GR - SXM930 only ) . ( 1 / 2000 sec . High Speed Shutter ) Captures faster action than Sports mode .
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EN39 REFRESH Button Digital Effects DIGIFECT Button Set the Power Switch to “ � . Press REFRESH for 1 approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � ( the DSC Lamp goes out ) or “ DSC � ( the DSC Lamp comes on ) . Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s DSC Lamp 2 name and indication appear . They are displayed for approx . 2 seconds , then the name disappears so that only the indication remains . The mode is activated . To cancel the effect , press DIGIFECT repeatedly until 3 “ OFF � appears . “ OFF � is displayed for approx . 2 seconds . Power Switch SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos . Combine this with the WIDE mode ( � pg . 40 , 41 ) for a classic look . MONOTONE Like black and white films , your footage is shot in B / W . Combine this with the WIDE mode ( � pg . 40 , 41 ) for a classic look . NEGA POSI The colors of a picture are reversed . MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern . STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally . CLASSIC FILM * Makes your footage look like a classic movie by NOTES : shooting in black and white , with a strobing effect , and � Digital Effects can be changed during black bars added at the top and bottom . recording or during Record - Standby . � Digital zoom ( � pg . 20 ) cannot be used STROBE * when the “ VIDEO ECHO � mode is activated Your recording looks like a series of consecutive ( GR - SXM930 only ) . snapshots . � This function cannot be activated during the Night - Alive ( � pg . 36 ) ( GR - SXM930 only ) . VIDEO ECHO * � Picture Stabilizer ( � pg . 20 ) cannot be Adds a “ ghost � to the subject , giving your recording a activated during the “ CLASSIC FILM � , “ fantasy � feeling . Zoom magnification of over 10X is not “ STROBE � and “ VIDEO ECHO � mode available . ( GR - SXM930 only ) . * GR - SXM930 only .
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ADVANCED FEATURES ( cont . ) 40 EN REFRESH Button Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy - to - use , on - screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings . The operation system depends on the function you DSC Lamp 1 wish to select . Set the Power Switch to “ � . Press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � ( the DSC Lamp goes out ) or “ DSC � ( the DSC Lamp comes on ) according to each function’s “ * / * * � explanation described at the bottom of pages 41 and 42 . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen MENU Wheel 2 appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired 3 function . Power Switch • To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU , rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU � and press it . SYSTEM MENU is composed Display of 2 pages . To go to the next page , rotate the MENU ERA MENU CAM Wheel to select “ NEXT � and press it . Menu Screen � TO SY EM MENU ST • To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of FOCUS AU TO EXPOS URE AU TO SYSTEM MENU , rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO CAMERA MENU � and press it . ENU TEM M SYS Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting � NEXT 4 Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting . REC SP MODE D . x 50 ZO OM W OFF SI – DE Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen ON VHS 30 TA T PE GTH LEN 5 reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN � . I ULL D F SPLA Y SIN I NE P F CTU RE Press the MENU Wheel in . The normal screen ULL F SHOT AP 6 reappears . � RETU RN REC MODE Setting Menu ( ex . REC MODE ) SP EP EXI T STEM MEN SY U � NE XT REC E EP OD M . ZOO M 50 x D DE WI FF O – VHS S ON TAP NGTH 30 E LE T I SPLA Y ULL D F INAPS CTU RE I NE P F OT H ULL S F � RETU RN Normal Screen
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EN41 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS CAMERA MENU Refer to “ Focusing � ( � pg . 45 ) . FOCUS Refer to “ Exposure Control � ( � pg . 44 ) . EXPOSURE M.W.B . Refer to “ White Balance Adjustment � and “ Manual White Balance Operation � ( � pg . 46 ) . S.LX MAX To record a subject in a darkly lit environment , when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse . NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment , when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark . This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA - 639 ( EIA * Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement ) . * EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment . Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles ( � pg . 47 ) . TITLE * Makes the date / time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DATE / TIME ( � pg . 47 ) . DISP . * SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording . Allows you to set the recording mode ( SP or EP ) depending on your preference REC MODE * ( � pg . 14 ) . 50X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom . By digitally processing and D . ZOOM magnifying images , zooming is possible from 16X ( the optical zoom limit ) , to a maximum of 50X digital magnification . Allows you to use the Digital Zoom . By digitally processing and 400X magnifying images , zooming is possible from 16X ( the optical zoom limit ) , to a maximum of 400X digital magnification . OFF Digital Zoom is not available . Only optical zoom ( maximum 16x magnification ) can function . When set to “ OFF � during Digital Zoom , zoom magnification changes to 16X . OFF Does not display black bars . WIDE ON Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema - like “ wide - screen � effect . If a snapshot ( � pg . 28 , 43 ) is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode , the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen . * Activated only when “ VIDEO � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is not lit ) . If “ DSC � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is lit ) , this function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position . Functions listed without an asterisk are available when either “ DSC � or “ VIDEO � is selected . : Factory - preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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ADVANCED FEATURES ( cont . ) 42 EN SYSTEM MENU ( cont . ) ON Records in S - VHS on a VHS or S - VHS cassette ( � pg . 12 ) . S - VHS * * * ET * * * ) ( S - VHS OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S - VHS cassette ( � pg . 12 ) . Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( � pg . 14 ) . TAPE LENGTH * DISPLAY FULL Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor / viewfinder during playback or recording . SIMPLE Make the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor / viewfinder during recording or playback : cassette warning , tape remaining time , battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator ( � pg . 62 , 63 ) Refer to “ Picture Mode Setting � ( � pg . 16 ) . PICTURE * * Displayed when “ VIDEO � ( the DSC Lamp is not lit , � pg . 43 ) or “ DSC � SNAPSHOT FULL ( the DSC Lamp is lit , � pg . 29 ) is selected . PIN - UP Displayed when “ DSC � ( the DSC Lamp is lit , � pg . 29 ) is selected . MULTI - 4 MULTI - 9 Refer to “ Animation � and “ Time - Lapse � ( � pg . 48 ) . REC TIME * Refer to “ Time - Lapse � ( � pg . 48 ) . INT . TIME Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on TELE MACRO OFF the zoom magnification . Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m ( 3.25 ft ) to the subject , the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting . When set to “ ON � , you can shoot a subject as large as possible at ON a distance of approx . 60 cm ( 23 - 5 / 8 " ) . • Depending on the zoom position , the lens may go out of focus . Allows you to select the language ( ENGLISH , FRENCH , SPANISH or PORTUGUESE ) TITLE LANG . * of Instant Titles ( � pg . 47 ) . Allows you to set the current date and time ( � pg . 11 ) . DATE / TIME ON Demonstrates certain functions automatically . When “ DEMO MODE � is DEMO MODE * set to “ ON � and the Menu Screen is closed , the demonstration starts . Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily . If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that , the demonstration will resume . NOTE : When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder , demonstration is not available . OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place . * Activated only when “ VIDEO � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is not lit ) . If “ DSC � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is lit ) , this function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position . * * Activated only when “ DSC � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is lit ) . If “ VIDEO � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is not lit ) , this function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position . Functions listed without * / * * are available when either “ DSC � or “ VIDEO � is selected . * * * S - VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded , and S - VHS is displayed when an S - VHS cassette is loaded � pg . 12 ) . If a cassette is not loaded , “ S - VHS � will be displayed in the Menu Screen . ( S - VHS ET is preset to “ OFF � . : Factory - preset
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EN43 REFRESH Button Snapshot This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape , as well as keeping them in the camcorder’s built - in memory . It is a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties , weddings and graduations . DSC Lamp SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT Button Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it , then set MENU 1 the Power Switch to “ � . The VIDEO Lamp comes on . Wheel If the DSC Lamp is lit , press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � . The camcorder enters Record - Standby mode . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 2 appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM 3 MENU � and press it to display SYSTEM MENU . During shooting Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ SNAPSHOT � , and Power Switch 4 press it . The SNAPSHOT Menu appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ FULL � or “ PIN - Display UP � , and press it . Selection is complete . Menu Screen AP T 30 E LENGTH T The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on TANDARD CTURE P I S 5 “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in to close the ULL NAPSHOT S F Menu Screen . � RETURN SNAPSHOT RECORDING SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT Menu NFULL – Press SNAPSHOT . P I UP 1 • Regardless of the Power Switch position ( “ � or “ � ) , Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode . If you press during Record - Standby . . . EX I T . . . . a still image will be recorded for approx . 6 seconds , then the camcorder re - enters the Record - Standby mode . TA 30 PE LENGTH T Menu Screen If you press during Recording . . . TANDARD P I CTURE S . . . . a still image will be recorded for approx . N – I UP SNAPSHOT P 6 seconds , then the normal recording resumes . � RETURN NOTES : � When the remaining number indicator displays “ 0 � ( blinking ) , the still image will be recorded onto the tape but not in the built - in memory . If you wish to store a still image in the built - in memory , � pg . 33 . � If a snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode ( � pg . 41 ) , the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen . � When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment , the PIN - UP FULL still image recorded onto the tape and stored in memory ( Pin - Up mode ) ( Snapshot mode with will become coarse and its true colors will be lost . no frame ) � The Snapshot mode can also be used during playback . However , only the Full mode is available regardless of the Snapshot mode setting , and the shutter sound is not heard .
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ADVANCED FEATURES ( cont . ) 44 EN REFRESH Button Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override it and make the adjustment manually . Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations : • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the DSC Lamp background is too bright . • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing . • When the background is overly dark or the subject light . Set the Power Switch to “ � . Press REFRESH for 1 approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � ( the DSC Lamp goes out ) or “ DSC � ( the DSC Lamp comes on ) . MENU Wheel Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 2 appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ EXPOSURE � and Power Switch 3 press it . The EXPOSURE Menu appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ MANU � , then 4 press it . The Menu Screen disappears and “ 00 � Manual Exposure ( exposure control level counter ) appears . Screen 00 To brighten the image , rotate the MENU Wheel 5 downward . The exposure control level counter Exposure control increases ( maximum + 06 ) . level counter To darken the image , rotate the MENU Wheel upward . The exposure control level counter decreases ( maximum – 06 ) . Press the MENU Wheel in . The setting is complete . To brighten the image 6 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN � . + 06 Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen – 06 – 06 7 disappears and the exposure control level counter reappears to indicate the exposure is adjusted . NOTES : To darken the image � To return to the factory setting , select “ AUTO � in step 4 . � To re - adjust exposure , repeat the procedure from step 2 .
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EN45 Focus detection zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close - up to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below ( in these cases use manual focusing ) : • When two subjects overlap in the same scene . • When illumination is low . * • When the subject has no contrast ( difference in NOTES : brightness and darkness ) , such as a flat , one - color wall , � If the lens is smeared or blurred , accurate or a clear , blue sky . * focusing is not possible . Keep the lens clean , • When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder . * wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty . When condensation occurs , wipe with • When the scene contains minute patterns or identical a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally . patterns that are regularly repeated . � When shooting a subject close to the lens , • When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light zoom out first ( � pg . 20 ) . If zoomed in in reflecting off the surface of a body of water . the auto focus mode , the camcorder could • When shooting a scene with a high - contrast background . automatically zoom out depending on the * The low - contrast warning “ � appears . distance between the camcorder and the subject . This does not occur with “ TELE MACRO � ( � pg . 42 ) . MANUAL FOCUS Make the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the REFRESH Button viewfinder ( � pg . 10 ) . Set the Power Switch to “ � . Press REFRESH for 1 approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � ( the DSC Lamp goes out ) or “ DSC � ( the DSC Lamp comes on ) . DSC Lamp Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 2 appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ FOCUS � and 3 press it . The FOCUS Menu appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ MANU � , then 4 press it . The Menu Screen disappears and “ � and MENU Wheel “ � appear . The focus is locked at this point . To focus on a farther subject , rotate the MENU Wheel Power Switch 5 upward . “ � appears and blinks . To focus on a nearer subject , rotate the MENU Wheel downward . “ � appears and blinks . Press the MENU Wheel in . The setting is complete . 6 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 7 disappears and “ � reappears to indicate the focus is locked . NOTES : � To return to Auto Focus , select “ AUTO � in step 4 . � To re - adjust Manual Focus , repeat the procedure from step 2 . � Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode . If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide - angle position , sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the depth - of - field is reduced at longer focal lengths . � When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer , “ � or “ � will blink .
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ADVANCED FEATURES ( cont . ) 46 EN White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of color Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under reproduction under various lighting . If the white various types of lighting . balance is correct , all other colors will be accurately Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance reproduced . 1 adjustment , and select “ MWB � . The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , more advanced camcorder operators Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the control this function manually to achieve a more 2 subject . Adjust zoom or position yourself so that professional color / tint reproduction . the white paper fills the screen . Set the Power Switch to “ � . Press REFRESH Press the MENU Wheel in until “ MWB � begins 1 for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � ( the 3 blinking . DSC Lamp goes out ) or “ DSC � ( the DSC Lamp When the setting is completed , “ MWB � stops comes on ) . blinking , and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen 2 appears . Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the 4 Menu Screen . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ M.W.B . � , 3 then press it . The M.W.B . Menu appears . REFRESH Button Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired 4 setting . “ AUTO � White balance is adjusted automatically ( factory preset ) . DSC Lamp “ : FINE � Outdoors on a sunny day . MENU Wheel “ : CLOUD � Outdoors on a cloudy day . White paper “ : HALOGEN � A video light or similar type of lighting is used . “ MWB � White balance is set manually . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen Power Switch 5 reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen . To Change The Tint For Recording . . . . . . . in step 2 , substitute colored paper for white . The To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . white balance is adjusted based on the color , . . . . select “ AUTO � in step 4 . Or set the Power changing the tint . Red paper = deeper green ; blue Switch to “ � . paper = orange ; yellow paper = deeper purple . NOTE : NOTES : White balance cannot be used when the “ SEPIA � or � In step 2 , it may be difficult to focus on the white “ MONOTONE � mode ( � pg . 39 ) is activated . paper . In such a case , adjust focus manually ( � pg . 45 ) . � A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors ( natural , flourescent , candlelight , etc . ) . Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source , the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings . Use this function for a more natural result . � Once you adjust white balance manually , the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed .
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EN47 Date / Time Insert Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is lit , 1 press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select Allows you to display the date and time in the “ VIDEO � . camcorder or on a connected color monitor , as well as to record them manually or Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen automatically . 2 appears . You should have already performed the Date / Time Setting procedure ( � pg . 11 ) . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ DATE / TIME DISP . � 3 and press it . The DATE / TIME DISP . Menu appears . REFRESH Button Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode , 4 then press it . The desired mode is activated . The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on 5 “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in to close the DSC Lamp Menu Screen . NOTES : DISPLAY � The selected display can be recorded . MENU Wheel � If you do not want to record the display , select the OFF mode before shooting . � The date / time is displayed during the VIDEO mode only , Power Switch and it is recorded only onto the tape . AUTO DATE � Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following DEC 25 . 01 situations : • After changing the date . AUTO DATE • After loading a cassette . • After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating DEC 25 . 01 the MENU Wheel . ( DATE ) � In this mode , the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AM 10 : 25 : 00 “ AUTO DATE � but this is not recorded . ( TIME ) AM 10 : 25 : 00 DEC 25 . 01 ( DATE / TIME ) Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is lit , No indication 1 press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select ( OFF ) “ VIDEO � . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen Instant Titles 2 appears . The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory . You can superimpose one of them Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TITLE � and press it . over the video image . 3 The TITLE Menu appears . Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French , Spanish and Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode , Portuguese . Change the setting in TITLE LANG . 4 then press it . The desired mode is activated . in SYSTEM MENU ( � pg . 42 ) . The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on TLE I T 5 “ RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in to close the OFF RTHDAY I B PPY HA Menu Screen . ON I CAT VA OUR AS STM I HR C RRY ME NOTES : DAY AL I EC SP A � The title is displayed during the VIDEO mode only , and YS DA I HOL APPY H BABY N EW OU R it is recorded only onto the tape . DAY I NG EDD W � The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the ONS I ATULAT ONGR C T I EX TITLE Menu .
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ADVANCED FEATURES ( cont . ) 48 EN NOTE : Animation Before performing the following steps , make You can shoot a series of pictures , each slightly different , sure that : of the same object for a brief period of time . � “ VIDEO � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is not lit ) . � The Power Switch is set to “ � . Press the MENU Wheel in . The Menu Screen � The camcorder is in the Record - Standby 1 appears . mode . � The recording mode is set to “ SP � . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU � and press it to display SYSTEM MENU . 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ NEXT � and press it to display the next page . Then , rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ REC TIME � and press it . The REC TIME Menu appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired recording time , then press it . The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on MENU Wheel 3 � RETURN � . Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen . Press the Recording Start / Stop Button after focusing on the subject . The recording stops automatically 4 Recording Start / Stop Button after the selected period of time . • Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures . Display To release the Animation mode , set “ REC TIME � in REC T I ME 5 the Menu screen to “ OFF � . REC TIME Menu OFF SS 1 4 / 1 2 / 15 SS Time - Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans . Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject , you can record INT . T IME INT . TIME Menu subtle changes over an extended period of time . OFF 15 S 30 S Set “ REC TIME � ( � step 1 and 2 of “ Animation � M N I 1 1 above ) . M I N 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ INT . TIME � and 2 press it . The INT . TIME Menu appears . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired interval time , then press it . The Menu Screen reappears with the Interval time highlight bar on “ RETURN � . Press the MENU indicator Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen . 5S 1 1S Recording time Press the Recording Start / Stop Button . Recording and indicator 3 intervals alternate automatically . To release the Time - Lapse mode , when “ � is not displayed , press the Recording Start / Stop Button to 4 display “ � , then set “ REC TIME � and “ INT . TIME � in the Menu Screen to “ OFF � . NOTES ( for Animation and Time - Lapse ) : � For best results , make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time - Lapse mode . � Fade - or wipe - in / out cannot be performed during Animation or Time - Lapse shooting . � Before performing other operations following Animation or Time - Lapse recording , make sure the Animation or Time - Lapse mode is deactivated . � Animation and Time - Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected .
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN49 The Full - Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations ( Playback , Stop , Pause , Fast - Forward and Rewind ) of your VCR . 1 2 8 3 90 ! @ 456 7 Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set With the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ � or “ � . set to “ � . 1 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal . transmitting window 2 ZOOM ( T / W ) Buttons Zoom in / out ( � pg . 20 ) � pg . 51 ) Zoom in / out ( 3 PLAY Button — Playback start ( � pg . 22 ) 4 REW Button Retake ( rewind ) , Quick Review Rewind , Reverse Shuttle Search , ( � pg . 21 , 29 ) Previous Still Image Playback ( � pg . 22 , 30 ) 5 STOP Button — Stop ( � pg . 22 ) 6 INSERT Button — Insert Editing ( � pg . 52 , 53 ) 7 REC TIME Button Animation , Time - Lapse ( � pg . 51 ) — ANIM . Button 8 START / STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start / Stop Button on the camcorder . 9 FF Button Retake ( forward ) ( � pg . 21 ) Fast - Forward , Forward Shuttle Search , , Next Still Image Playback ( � pg . 22 30 ) 0 PAUSE Button — � pg . 22 ) Pause ( ! A.DUB Button — Audio dubbing ( � pg . 53 ) @ INT . TIME Button Time - Lapse ( � pg . 51 ) — SELF TIMER Button * * This function is unavailable with this camcorder .
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ( cont . ) 50 EN Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “ AAA ( R03 ) � size batteries . See “ General Battery Precautions � 1 ( � pg . 66 ) . 3 Open the battery compartment cover as 1 illustrated . 2 Insert two “ AAA ( R03 ) � size batteries in the 2 correct direction . Replace the battery compartment cover . 3 Remote sensor When using the remote control , be sure to point it at the remote sensor . The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for Transmitted beam indoor use . effective area The transmitted beam may not be effective or may 5m ( 16 ft ) cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting .
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EN51 Remote sensor Playback Zoom ( GR - SXM930 only ) To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback . NOTES : � Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure . � Make sure that the TBC mode is activated ( � pg . 23 ) . 1 ) Press PLAY to find the scene of interest . 2 ) Press the ZOOM Buttons ( T / W ) on the remote control . Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder’s remote sensor . Pressing T zooms in . To End Zoom . . . . . . . press and hold W until magnification returns to normal . Or , press STOP and then press PLAY . ZOOM ( T / W ) NOTES : � Zoom can also be used during still playback . PLAY � Due to digital image processing , the quality of the image STOP may suffer . � After zooming in on a still video image , when normal playback is started , the zoomed - in effect is momentarily canceled but then resumes , returning magnification to the previously set level . Display Animation And Time - Lapse The remote control lets you set / release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen . Interval time Animation indicator 1 ) Set 1M I N 2S 1 / Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg . 48 Recording time ( “ Animation � ) , press REC TIME on the remote control . indicator Each time REC TIME is pressed , the Recording Time indicator appears , changing in the following order : 1 / 4S , 1 / 2S , 1S , 5S and no indication ( off ) . Remote sensor 2 ) Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg . 48 , press REC TIME on the remote control until the Recording Time indicator disappears . Time - Lapse 1 ) Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg . 48 ( “ Time - Lapse � ) , press REC TIME and INT . TIME on the remote control . Each time REC TIME is pressed , the Recording Time indicator appears , changing in the following order : 1 / 4S , 1 / 2S , 1S , 5S and no indication ( off ) . Each time INT . TIME is pressed , the Interval Time indicator appears , changing in the following order : 15S , 30S , 1MIN , 5MIN and no indication ( off ) . 2 ) Release START / STOP Instead of using the Menu in step 4 on pg . 48 ( “ Time - Lapse � ) , press REC TIME and INT . TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear . NOTE : REC TIME Also refer to pg . 48 . INT . TIME
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ( cont . ) 52 EN REFRESH Button Insert Editing ( VIDEO ) COUNTER R / M Button You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape , replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in - and out - points . The original audio remains unchanged . NOTE : Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure . DSC Lamp Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is 1 lit , press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � . Play back the tape , locate the Edit - Out point and 2 press PAUSE ( 6 ) . Press and hold COUNTER R / M on the camcorder for 3 more than 1 second to reset the tape counter , then Power Switch press it again for less than 1 second so that “ M � appears . Display Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the w 4 scene you want to replace , press PLAY to view the Insert editing recorded tape , and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit - In indicator point where the new scene should start . : : M – 0 12 34 Tape Counter Press and hold INSERT , and without releasing 5 INSERT , press and release PAUSE on the Remote Control . The Insert Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is engaged . When the scene the e4 camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen , go to Audio dubbing M – : : 0 05 2 0 indicator the next step . During Audio To begin Insert Editing , press START / STOP . When the Dubbing 6 counter reaches “ 0 : 00 : 00 � , editing stops automati - cally and the camcorder enters the Insert - Pause mode . Remote sensor To end Insert Editing , press STOP . 7 NOTES : � During Insert Editing , the original audio will be heard from the speaker . � After step 5 , Retake ( � pg . 21 ) can be performed . � The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated Microphone end point , and noise bars may appear . Neither indicates a defect in the unit . � Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode . START / STOP PLAY FF REW PAUSE STOP A.DUB INSERT
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EN53 NOTE : Use the remote control unit to perform the following procedures . Insert Editing ( Insert A Still Image Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded From The Built - in Memory Onto A tape ( normal audio only ) . The sound is recorded from Tape ) the built - in microphone . Perform steps 1 , 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder’s ( VIDEO ) procedure ( � pg . 52 ) before continuing . built - in memory into a previously recorded tape , replacing a section of the original recording with Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of minimal picture distortion at the in - and out - points . 1 the scene onto which you want to dub the new The original audio remains unchanged . audio , press PLAY to view the recorded tape , Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing ( VIDEO ) then press PAUSE at exactly the point where ( � pg . 52 ) before the following procedure . dubbing should start . Press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select Press and hold A . DUB , and without releasing 1 “ DSC � . The DSC Lamp comes on . Press REW 2 A . DUB , press and release PAUSE on the or FF to select the still image you wish to insert . Remote Control . The Audio Dub - Standby mode is engaged . To begin Insert Editing , press START / STOP . 2 When the counter reaches “ 0 : 00 : 00 � , editing To begin Audio Dubbing , press PLAY . When the stops automatically and the camcorder enters 3 counter reaches “ 0 : 00 : 00 � , Audio Dubbing the Insert - Pause mode . stops automatically and the camcorder enters To insert still images in sequential order onto the Audio Dub - Standby mode . the tape . . . . . . press REW or FF to move the page forward . To end Audio Dubbing , press STOP . To insert still images at random onto the 4 tape . . . . . . first record the still image you selected in NOTES : step 1 onto the tape , then press START / � Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub - STOP to engage the Insert - Pause mode . To Standby , or the edit points will not be accurate . select another still image , press REW or FF � If the microphone is too close to the TV , or if the again , then press START / STOP . Insert Editing TV’s volume is too high , whistling or howling may begins . occur . To end Insert Editing , press STOP . NOTES 3 ( for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing ) : � Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments , or if NOTES : the recording speed was changed during the � The tape may stop slightly before or after the original recording . designated end point , and noise bars may appear . � To edit / dub onto a tape , make sure the Erase Neither indicates a defect in the unit . Protection tab is in the position that allows � Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing recording . If not , slide the tab . Some cassettes have mode . removable tabs . If the tab has been removed , cover the hole with adhesive tape . � Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing , or the edit points will not be accurate . � During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing , when Insert - Pause or Audio Dub - Standby is engaged , the counter may go slightly past “ 0 : 00 : 00 � . Recording , however , stops at exactly 0 : 00 : 00 .
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REFERENCES 54 EN REFERENCES CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 – 57 DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 – 59 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 – 63 Controls , Connectors And Indicators . . . . . . . . 60 – 61 Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 – 63 TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 – 65 CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 – 68 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 – 73 FOR SERVICING ( Only in U.S.A . ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 WARRANTY ( Only in U.S.A . ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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TROUBLESHOOTING EN55 If , after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still exists , please consult your JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer - controlled device . External noise and interference ( from a TV , a radio , etc . ) might prevent it from functioning properly . In such cases , first disconnect its power supply unit ( battery pack , AC Adapter , etc . ) ; and then re - connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning . SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ( S ) POWER � The battery pack has not been attached correctly ( � No power is supplied . pg . 8 ) . � pg . 8 ) . � The battery pack is not charged ( � pg . 9 ) . � The power supply has not been correctly connected ( The power suddenly goes off and does � The battery pack has completely discharged . not come back on by itself . � Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source , then after a few minutes , try turning the power back on . If it still does not come on , consult your nearest JVC dealer . OTHER � . Some functions are not available . � The Power Switch is set to “ � Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use . During recording , the indications do � Set “ DISPLAY � to “ FULL � in SYSTEM MENU ( � pg . 42 ) . not appear . Vertical white lines appear when � This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back - shooting a very bright object . ground and the object is great . It is not a defect of the camcorder . Bright , crystal - shaped spots appear in � Sunlight is directly entering the lens . This is not a defect of the the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . camcorder . The rear of the LCD monitor is hot . � The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot . Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to “ OFF � , and let the unit cool down . � The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high - Colored bright spots appear all over the precision technology . However , black spots or bright spots of LCD monitor or the viewfinder . light ( red , green or blue ) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder . These spots are not recorded on the tape . This is not due to any defect of the unit . ( Effective dots : more than 99.99 % . ) The indicators and the picture color on � This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD the LCD monitor are not clear . monitor is pressed . The LCD monitor , the viewfinder and � Wipe them gently with soft cloth . Gently wipe the LCD monitor the lens have become dirty ( ex . in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it fingerprints ) . won’t come out easily . An error number ( i.e . E03 ) appears . � Turn the camcorder’s power off , then disconnect the power source . After a few minutes , try turning the power on again . If the error number still appears , consult your nearest JVC dealer . The image is out of focus . � The diopter needs to be adjusted ( � pg . 10 ) . � The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of � pg . 45 ) . Auto Focus ( Even though the lens cap is detached , � The “ LENS CAP � warning indicator may blink when the the “ LENS CAP � warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas , regardless of whether the lens � pg . 63 ) blinks . ( cap is attached or detached .
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TROUBLESHOOTING ( cont . ) 56 EN When “ VIDEO � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is not lit ) : SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ( S ) RECORDING Recording cannot be performed . � Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording . If not , slide the tab . Some cassettes have removable tabs . If the tab has been removed , cover the hole with adhesive � pg . 15 ) . tape ( � If “ DSC � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is lit ) , it is not possible to record onto the tape . Press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � ( the DSC Lamp is not lit ) . Recording does not start . � The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to “ “ or “ � � pg . 18 ) . ( Animation or Time - Lapse is not � Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning available . of a tape , set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds , so that the tape runs smoothly . Using the Fade - in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated � pg . 48 ) . program ( PLAYBACK � The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel . The tape is running , but there is no � If A / V connection is used , the TV’s VIDEO / TV Switch has not playback picture . been set to VIDEO . Playback cannot be performed . � If “ DSC � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is lit ) , it is not possible to play back a tape . Press REFRESH for approx . 1 second to select “ VIDEO � ( the DSC Lamp is not lit ) . Playback picture is blurred or � The video heads are dirty or worn out . Consult your nearest interrupted . JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement . The counter indication is blurred during � This is normal . Still playback . TAPE TRANSPORT � The Counter Memory Function has been activated ( � pg . 23 ) . The tape stops during fast - forward or rewind . Rewinding or fast - forwarding cannot be � The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other . performed . OTHER � This is normal while recording in the EP mode . Some noise The picture is blurred in the Quick may be present while recording in the SP mode ( � pg . 14 ) . Review or Retake mode . The date and time displays � If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the disappear . power is on , all settings and selections are erased . Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power source . The wrong date and time are displayed / � If you have not performed Date / Time Setting ( � pg . 11 ) , the recorded . date and time are not displayed / recorded correctly . Be sure that Date / Time setting is carried out . The tape will not eject . � The battery pack is running low . � If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees , EJECT switch does not function .
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EN57 When “ DSC � is selected ( the DSC Lamp is lit ) : SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ( S ) SHOOTING Although SNAPSHOT is pressed , a still � When the number of remaining shots available reaches “ 0 � image is not stored in the built - in ( blinking ) , it becomes impossible to take your next shot . memory . Perform “ Deleting Images � function to remove some still � pg . 33 ) . images already stored in memory ( It is not possible to shoot in sucession . � A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for approx . 2 seconds after SNAPSHOT is pressed . During that time , it is impossible to take another shot . When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears � pg . 28 ) . on the screen , take another shot ( PLAYBACK Although “ ALL � is selected in the � The “ Protecting Images � function is in effect for some still DELETE Menu Screen , all still images images . If they are not necessary , cancel the “ Protecting Images � � pg . 32 ) . cannot be deleted . function , then try deleting all still images again ( OTHER � It is not possible to display the date / time on a still image . Date / Time Insert is not performed while shooting a still image . Instant Titles are not displayed while � It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image . shooting a still image . Some settings cannot be changed in the � It is not possible to set “ REC TIME � and “ INT . TIME � in the Menu Screen . Menu Screen . Since the camcorder is a microcomputer - controlled device , external noise and interference ( from a TV , a radio , etc . ) might prevent it from functioning properly . For example , when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder’s built - in memory , the above may cause the following : Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible , a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting . In such a case , initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below . Please note that initialization deletes all the still images ( including ones for which you performed the “ Protect � function ) stored in the camcorder’s memory . If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory , before initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them . If image data is corrupt , transfer is impossible . 1 . Set the Power Switch to “ � . If the DSC Lamp is not lit , press REFRESH FORMAT for approx . 1 second to select “ DSC � . CANCEL ENTER 2 . Press P.AE for more than 5 seconds . The FORMAT Menu appears . 3 . Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ CANCEL � or “ ENTER � , then press it . • “ CANCEL � does not initialize the memory . • “ ENTER � initializes the memory . During initialization , “ ENTER � blinks . When initialization is complete , the screen becomes blue back . FORMAT Menu CAUTION : While “ ENTER � is selected and it is blinking , switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit ( battery pack or AC Adapter ) may cause the camcorder’s built - in memory to become corrupt . Never remove the power supply unit at this stage .
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DETAILS 58 EN I T E M S N O T E S � Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 ° C and 35 ° C ➪ Power ( 50 ° F and 95 ° F ) . 20 ° C to 25 ° C ( 68 ° F to 77 ° F ) is the ideal ( � pg . 8 ) temperature range for charging . If the environment is too cold , charging may be incomplete . � Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack . � Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack . � To avoid interference with reception , do not use the AC Adapter near a radio . � Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally , it becomes warm during use . Be sure to use it only in well - ventilated areas . � The following operation stops charging or discharging : • Set the Power Switch to “ � , “ � or “ � . • Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder . • Unplug the AC Adapter’s power cord from the AC outlet . • Detach the battery from the camcorder . ➪ Date / Time � The date / time cannot be stored in memory if the built - in clock battery runs out . Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement , Settings or set the date / time as necessary before you start shooting . ( � pg . 11 )
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EN59 I T E M S N O T E S � When the Power Switch is set to “ � or “ � and the LCD ➪ VIDEO monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more , the LCD RECORDING monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically ( � pg . 18 , 19 ) to save power . � The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached . � There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens . Do not use force . � The time required to calculate the remaining tape length , and the accuracy of the calculation , may vary according to the type of tape used . � The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected ( � pg . 14 ) . � “ TAPE END � appears when the tape reaches its end , and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes . “ TAPE END � also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded . � If the Recording Start / Stop button is pressed after the Record - Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes , recording may not start immediately . � While shooting , sound is not heard from the speaker . � The “ TBC � indicator turns green ( gray with a camcorder equipped ➪ TBC with a black / white viewfinder ) while TBC is working . ( Time Base � TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search . Corrector ) ( � pg . 23 ) � The “ TBC � indicator turns white while TBC is not operative . � It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working . � The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit - in / - out points or when normal playback resumes after still playback or shuttle search . � If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on , turn off TBC .
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