Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GR-SXM77EA JVC
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LYT0675-001B EN INSTRUCTIONS G R-S XM7 7 0A G R-S XM7 7EA VHS PA L 625 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 3 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 6 GETTING ST ARTED 7 – 16 VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK 17 – 26 VIDEO RECORDING .
2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able 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.
EN 3 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 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.
4 EN • AC Adapter AP-V10A or AP-V10EA • Remote Control Unit RM-V716U • Shoulder Strap • Battery Pack BN-V1 1U • A/V (Audio/V ideo) Cable • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for Remote Control Unit) .
EN 5 How T o Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filters to the provided A/V Cable, S-V ideo Cable, AC Adapter and PC Connection Cable. The Core Filter reduces interference. 13 2 How T o Attach The Lens Cap T o protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
6 EN AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when ” DEMO MODE ” is set to ” ON ” (factory-preset). A vailable when the Power Switch is set to ” ” or ” ” and the VIDEO mode is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit).
EN 7 GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................. 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment .
8 EN 2 1 4 3 5 GETTING ST ARTED Power 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 BA TTERY P ACK 1 Make sure the battery pack is attached to the camcorder .
EN 9 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 1 10 V to 240 V .
10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) PAUSE 1 180 ° 180 ° 2 2 3 3 2 4 3 1 A M P L A Y O F F Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set to “ ” or “ ” . Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1 , then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 .
EN 11 R I T T D J D T E N E I A L E R O C T L T T I M E . E L E P O T C T E / U S A I T M T I M R Y M M I A L I D O N S E E M C A M D T R E R N E N E E A O G O M . . M M E E N O O O E 0 O N U F F F N 6 F U F F F G F LIS H F E M T O X . O C P W U O .
12 EN R D W S T D P S N E . I – A I I N R E C D V P S C A E X Z E H E P T P T T M O S L U S U S O O L A R H R Y D M E E Y E O N S E T N T T G E T M H ME S 5 O O T F F F N P 0 F N 3 U I U U x F 0 L N L L E L R D W S T D P S N E .
EN 13 Recording Playback 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.
14 EN T T T T E 3 4 5 6 X 0 5 0 0 IT TAPE LEN GTH T 30 S L E P P XIT REC M ODE SP GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) T ape length indicator T APE LENGTH Menu MENU Wheel Power Switch T ape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.
EN 15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully . 2 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. 3 Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. 4 Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place.
16 EN Picture Mode Setting The Picture mode can be selected to best match your needs. T wo Picture modes are available: FINE and ST ANDARD (in order of quality). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . The VIDEO Lamp comes on. 2 Press MENU . The Menu Screen appears.
EN 17 VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 18 – 21 Shooting While W atching The Viewfinder ........ 18 Shooting While W atching The LCD Monitor ....... 1 8 LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment .
18 EN 180 ° 90 ° BR I G H T – ––––––– 6 ––– + 25 MI N 60MIN 3MIN 2MIN MIN 59MIN 1MIN 0MIN NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg.
EN 19 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.
20 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) 1 x RET AKE ( 2 / 3 ) Button Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar Zooming: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom.
EN 21 Quick Review (for scenes recorded onto a tape): T o check the end of the last recording. 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record – Standby mode. 2) Press 2 and release quickly . T ape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played back automatically , then pauses in Record – Standby mode for the next shot.
22 EN 1 Load a tape ( pg. 15). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . If the DSC Lamp is lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select “ VIDEO ” . T o start playback, press 4 / 6 . • T o stop playback, press 5 . • Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.
EN 23 Set to “ ” . TBC Button COUNTER R/M Button Rewind ( 2 ) Button Fast-Forward ( 3 ) Button Play/Pause ( 4 / 6 ) Button Stop ( 5 ) Button T racking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Factory-preset is Auto T racking. T o activate Manual T racking: 1) Press TRACKING for approx.
24 EN VIDEO PLA YBACK (cont.) A/V cable (provided) Y ellow to Video Output Connector cover* T o TV or VCR Y ellow to V ideo Input B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors Use the provided A/V cable. White to Audio Output White to Audio Input Y ellow: not connected A.
EN 25 Basic Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 24). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 . If not . . . go to step 4 . 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR ’ s instruction manual.
26 EN VIDEO PLA YBACK (cont.) Compact video cassette VCR Reels Compartment door Recording safety hole Sliding latch Using The Cassette Adapter 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 .
EN 27 DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLA YBACK DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ....................... 2 8 – 29 Quick Review (for still images stored in the built-in memory) .... 2 9 D.
28 EN P T P S A I N R P C A E E T P T U S U L R H R E E O N N T GTH T F F 3 I U 0 N L E L T P S A I N R P C A E E T P T U S U L R H R E E O N N T GTH T F P 3 I I 0 N N E – UP F P M M E U I U.
EN 29 NOTES: ● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory . If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” function ( 墌 pg. 32), then perform the “Delete” function ( 墌 pg. 33). ● If a Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode ( 墌 pg.
30 EN Previous Page ( 2 ) Button Next Page ( 3 ) Button D.S.C. PLA YBACK REFRESH Button T o move the page next T o move the page back Power Switch Display MENU (BRIGHT) Wheel Display Normal Playback Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in memory .
EN 31 01 04 03 06 02 05 EXIT < INDEX > 01 02 03 05 04 EXIT 06 < INDEX > Index number Selected image Picture mode Protect icon INDEX Menu INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information.
32 EN 01 02 03 05 04 EXIT 06 < PROTECT > 01 02 03 05 04 EXIT 06 < PROTECT > I S P D N L R E R D I O L E E D T E T X E E T U C E R S T N M H E O N W U Display Power Switch MENU Wheel If.
EN 33 01 04 03 06 02 05 < DELETE > NEXT S A E E L X L L I E T CT D ELETE C E A N N T C E E R L D ELETE C E A N N T C E E R L D ELETE Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” .
34 EN Connection T o A Windows ® PC Image data stored in the camcorder ’ s built-in memory can be transferred to a W indows ® PC and saved using the provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator . The image data transferred to a W indows ® PC can also be further processed using Mr .
EN 35 ADV ANCED FEA TURES ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS Night Scope .................................................................. 36 Fade/Wipe Effects .......................................................... 37 Program AE With Special Effects ..
36 EN ADV ANCED FEA TURES Night-Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they 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. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” .
EN 37 Fade/Wipe Effects 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. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . If the DSC Lamp is lit, press REFRESH for approx.
38 EN Program AE With Special Effects 1 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). 2 Press P .AE repeatedly until the desired mode ’ s name and indication appear .
EN 39 Digital Effects 1 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). 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode ’ s name and indication appear .
40 EN F E T O X O C P U O S S S C Y U A S R M T E E E R M A M M E E N A A N U U U U T T O O R D W S T D P S N E . I – A I I N R E C D V P S C A E X Z E H E P T P T T M O S L U S U S O O L A R H R Y D M E Y E O N S E N T T G E T M H ME S 5 O O T F F F N P 0 F N 3 U I U U x F 0 L N L L E L R D W S T D P S N E .
EN 41 CAMERA MENU CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. MENU SCREEN EXPLANA TIONS D. ZOOM FOCUS EXPOSURE M.W .B. WIDE Refer to “ Focusing ” ( pg. 45). Refer to “ Exposure Control ” ( pg.
42 EN ON Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( pg. 12). 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). FULL Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor/viewfinder during playback or recording.
EN 43 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.
44 EN 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 background is too bright.
EN 45 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.
46 EN Power Switch White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically .
EN 47 25. 12. 01 25. 12. 01 22 : 25 : 00 22 : 25 : 00 25. 12. 01 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE/ TIME) AUTO DATE 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . If the DSC Lamp is lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select “ VIDEO ” . 2 Press MENU . The Menu Screen appears.
48 EN ADV ANCED FEA TURES (cont.) O 1 1 1 5 F / / F 4 2 S S S S REC T I ME O 1 3 1 5 F 5 0 F M M S S I I N N IN T . T IM E 1 1 5 S S MENU Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button REC TIME Menu Display Recording time indicator Interval time indicator INT .
EN 49 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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.
50 EN 1 3 2 + – + – Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “ AAA (R03) ” size batteries. See “ General Battery Precautions ” ( pg. 68). 1 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated. 2 Insert two “ AAA (R03) ” size batteries in the correct direction.
EN 51 Press T Normal playback Remote sensor Playback Zoom T o 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).
52 EN w M – 0 : 12 : 34 PAUSE FF A.DUB STOP PLAY REW INSERT START/STOP Insert editing indicator Display COUNTER R/M Button T ape Counter Remote sensor Power Switch Insert Editing (VIDEO) Y ou can re.
EN 53 NOTE: Use the remote control unit to perform the following procedures. Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). The sound is recorded from the built-in microphone. Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing (VIDEO) procedure ( pg.
54 EN VCR CODE LIST 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9.
EN 55 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.
56 EN SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor . Press PLA Y ( 4 ), then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The R.A. Edit counter display appears. 5 Press REW ( 2 ) or FF ( 3 ) to locate the beginning of the scene you want, then press EDIT IN/OUT to register that point.
EN 57 AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 9 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press P AUSE ( 6 ). 10 Point the remote control towards the VCR ’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY ( q6 ), or manually engage the VCR ’ s Record-Pause mode.
58 EN REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 59 – 61 DET AILS ...................................... 62 – 63 INDEX ........................................ 64 – 67 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 64 – 65 Indications .
EN 59 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 .
60 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. Recording does not start. Animation or Time-Lapse is not available. The tape is running, but there is no playback picture. Playback cannot be performed. Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.
EN 61 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SHOOTING Although SNAPSHOT is pressed, a still image is not stored in the built-in memory . It is not possible to shoot in sucession. Although “ ALL ” is selected in the DELETE Menu Screen, all still images cannot be deleted.
62 EN I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 ° C and 35 ° C. 20 ° C to 25 ° C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, char ging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully dischar ged battery pack.
EN 63 I T E M S N O T E S ❍ When the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power . ❍ The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
64 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators O 2 1 3 5 6789 ! 0 ui U I Y W E R T Q o @ $ # % ^ * ( & t r y w e q p ) 4.
EN 65 Controls 1 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] ..................... pg. 21 2 Stop Button [ST OP] ........................ pg. 22, 29 3 • Retake Rewind Button [RET AKE R] ..... pg. 21 • Quick Review Button [ R] ...... pg.
66 EN INDEX Indications 1 R 4 B 2 2 E 4 5 1 R 5 0 C 4 M / I . M I 2 G C 1 I S N S H O 2 N P 1 T N . S G 0 N – – R 1 I V P A F G H A – T I H S U – U N T S – L S E R E – A – 1 E – T E 1 .
EN 67 W arning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power . Remaining power level: high. It does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged. Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning).
68 EN Video Light DANGER: • The video light becomes 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.
EN 69 Cassettes T o properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . ... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark. ... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.
70 EN For Y our Maintenance 1. After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “ OFF ” to turn off the camcorder . 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button.
EN 71 V iewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.5" black/white CRT White balance adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment LCD monitor : 3" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Speaker : Monaural Connectors JLIP/EDIT : ø 3.
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