JVC GR-SX21 manual

LYT0486-001A EN C O M P A C T V H S C A M C O R D E R INSTRUCTIONS G R - S X M 4 6 G R - S X M 2 6 G R - S X 4 1 G R - S X 2 1 G R - F X M 1 6 G R - F X M 1 6 1 G R - F X 1 1 V HS PA L 6 25 ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 3 MAJOR FEA TURES 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 GETTING ST ARTED 6 – 15 RECORDING 16 – 32 Basic 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. It is recommended that you . . . .... refer to the Index ( Z pgs. 50 – 5[...]

EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that is 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. heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame[...]

4 EN MAJOR FEA TURES Integrated Auto Light (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/ FXM161 only) ( Z pg. 20) Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 23) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Super VHS-ET (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) ( Z pg. 12) Picture Stabilizer ( Z pg. 18) TBC (Time Base C[...]

EN 5 • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V16EG • Remote Control Unit RM-V715U (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) •Shoulder Strap •DC Cord •Lithium Battery CR2025 (for clock operation) •Battery Pack BN-V1 1U •Cable Adapter (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ SX41/SX21 only) •Audio/Video (A/V) cable •Editing Cable (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) •S-video cable (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ S[...]

6 EN GETTING ST ARTED Power This camcorder’s 3-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 you unplug the camcorder ’ s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger . Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’ s power cord i[...]

EN 7 A B A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BA TTERY P ACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . • If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction[...]

8 EN Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 Switch off the unit’ s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger , etc.). 2 Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder . 3 Insert the battery in the holder [...]

EN 9 4 R I T D J D V 4 B E N I A L E I R A C T T T I M D E C . L E P O E T K T E / O U I T T I M R M I L I D O O N E M A M D U E N E N E T G O . . O O E 0 O P F F N 6 F A F F G F L LIS H Y M D T E E O A I X A N Y M I R T E T H DA T E / T I ME 2 2 0 0 : 0 2 2 0 6 8 0 4 R I T D J D V 4 B E N I A L E I R A C T T T I M D E C . L E P O E T K T E / O U I[...]

10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) T30 T T 4 E A R L P E E E TU M L R A E N C N R G O TH O T F 3 F 0 T T T T E 3 4 5 6 X 0 5 0 0 IT TAPE LEN GTH T T 4 E A R L P E E E TU M L R A E N C N R G O TH O T F 4 F 5 T ape length indicator T APE LENGTH Setting Menu Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button V iewfinder T ape Length Setting Set the tape length accordi[...]

EN 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ FXM16/FXM161 only). 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. 5 Close t[...]

12 EN 4 D T S T 4 N . E – A R E Z L V P E X O E H E T T O S U M M L R A E E N C T N R G O TH O O O T N F F 3 F F 0 O O E N F X F IT S – VHS E T T T 4 E A R L P E E E TU M L R A E N C N R G O TH O T F 3 F 0 Normal Screen Select Wheel MENU Button Power Switch Menu Screen Setting Menu Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded. Menu Screen Recording F[...]

EN 13 Recording Playback NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) n 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. — It is recommended to specifically la[...]

14 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) 4 R I T D J D V 4 B E N I A L E I R A C T T T I M D E C . L E P O E T K T E / O U I T T I M R M I L I D O O N E M A M D U E N E N E T G O . . O O E 0 O P F F N 6 F A F F G F L LIS H P S E A E X L C I A T M VID E O O U T 4 R I T D J D V 4 B E N I A L E I R A C T T T I M D E C . L E P O E T K T E / O U I T T I M R M I L[...]

EN 15 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° 2 3 1 4 PAUSE Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 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 . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to t[...]

16 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 ( Z pg. 6) ● Load A Cassette ( Z pg. 1 1) ● T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 15) ● V iew[...]

EN 17 NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA 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 (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ FXM16/FXM161 only). ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay aft[...]

18 EN 1X Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: 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. This system is called Digital Zoom. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide th[...]

EN 19 5S PAUSE FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. OPERA TION: 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUT O” or “PRO.”). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n T ape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played back automatically , then pauses in Record–Standby mode for th[...]

20 EN DANGER n 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. n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. n When operating, keep a distance of about 30[...]

EN 21 Snapshot (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. 1 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. 2 Press SNAPSHOT . If you press during Record-Standby . . . .... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby[...]

22 EN 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 “PRO.”. 2 Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’ s name and indication appear . 3 They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name di[...]

EN 23 Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press P .AE 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 T o cancel the effect, press P .AE repeatedly until “OFF” a[...]

24 EN 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. 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Menu access depends on the function you select. If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen A vailable Using The Select Wheel”[...]

EN 25 Menu Screen A vailable Using The Select Wheel CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE Menu Screen A vailable Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. MENU SCREEN EXPLANA TIONS Refer to “Focusing” ( Z pg. 31). Refer to “Exposure Control” ( Z pg. 30). Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance [...]

26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen A vailable Using The MENU Button (cont.) : Factory-preset ON Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( Z pg. 12 ). OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( Z pg. 12). Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( Z pg. 10). Refer to “Animation” ( Z pg. 28) and “[...]

EN 27 25. 12. 99 25. 12. 99 22 : 25 : 00 22 : 25 : 00 25. 12. 99 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE&TIME) AUTO DATE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “DA TE/TIME DISP .” then press it to display the Date/ T ime DISP . Menu. 4 Rotate the Select W[...]

28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Animation Y ou can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTES: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.?[...]

EN 29 O 1 1 1 5 E F / / X F 4 2 S S IT S S REC T I M E O 1 3 1 5 E F 5 0 X F M M I S S I I T N N IN T . T I M E 1 1 5 S S Select Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button REC TIME Menu Display Recording time indicator Interval time indicator INT . TIME Menu MENU Button INT . TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen Time-Lapse Y ou can record sequ[...]

30 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. • When shooting on a reflective[...]

EN 31 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 .* •[...]

32 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 . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve [...]

EN 33 1 Load a tape ( Z pg. 1 1). 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”. 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. NOTES: ● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. T o turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, [...]

34 EN Set to “PLA Y”. P .AE Button EFFECT Button P .ST ABILIZER Button PLA YBACK Features COUNTER R/M Button Rewind ( 2 ) Button Fast-Forward ( 3 ) Button Play/Pause ( 4 / 6 ) Button Stop ( 5 ) Button (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. MONOTONE Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W[...]

EN 35 PLA YBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Compact video cassette VCR Reels Compartment door Recording safety hole Sliding latch Cassette Adapter (optional) 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 C-P7U (optional) adapter[...]

36 EN PLA YBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A/V cable (provided) Y ellow to V ideo Output TV VCR Connector cover* T o TV or VCR Y ellow to VIDEO * When connecting the cables, open this cover . Connector cover* S-V ideo cable (provided) T o S-V[...]

EN 37 Basic Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 36). 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. 4 T urn on the camcorder , the VCR and the TV . • Se[...]

38 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons 3 PLA Y Button 4 REW Button 5 STOP Button 6 INSERT Button 7 REC TIME Button ANIM. Button 8 ST ART/STOP Button 9 FF Button 0 P AUSE Button ! A.DUB Button @ INT . TIME Button SELF TIMER Button* # P AUSE IN Connector $ MBR SET Button % VISS Button ^ VC[...]

EN 39 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 A B Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional) The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). 1 : Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole. : Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder . 2 Insert the battery in the holder , and be sure to have the “ + ” mark visible. 3 Slide the holder bac[...]

40 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 1 M / I 2 N S START/STOP INT. TIME REC. TIME FEA TURE: Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T ime and Recording T ime without using the Menu Screen. OPERA TION: Animation 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 28 (“Animation”), press REC TIME [...]

EN 41 ZOOM (T/W) PLAY STOP Press T Normal playback RM-V715U (provided) Remote sensor Playback Zoom (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) T o magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback. NOTES: ● Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform this procedure. ● Make sure that the TBC mode is activated ( Z pg. 34). 1 Press PLA Y to find the s[...]

42 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) w M – 0 : 12 : 34 START/STOP REW PLAY STOP INSERT PAUSE Insert editing indicator Display COUNTER R/M Button T ape Counter RM-V715U (provided with GR-SXM46/ SX41 only) Remote sensor Power Switch Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the origina[...]

EN 43 M – 0 : 05 : e 2 4 0 START/STOP REW PLAY A.DUB STOP PAUSE Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape. The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the sound from the built-in microphone. Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure ( Z pg. 42) before continuing. NOTE: Use the remote control uni[...]

44 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 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 A B C VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1  [...]

EN 45 MAKE CONNECTIONS NOTE: Set “VIDEO OUT” of the camcorder according to the system of the VCR you will be using. ( Z pg. 14) 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 t[...]

46 EN SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor . Press PLA Y , then press ON/OFF on the remote control. The R.A. Edit counter display appears. 5 Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point. The data appears under “IN” on the display . 6 Press REW or F[...]

EN 47 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 . 10 Point the remote control towards the VCR’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR’ s Record-Pause mode. 11 Press MENU on the camcorder to begin Automatic Editing, and the previousl[...]

48 EN 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 . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (batte[...]

EN 49 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear . The tape will not eject. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. Colored bright spots appea[...]

50 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators U I 3 4 5 6 & ( * y E R Y T t 7 8 0 @ $ % 9 ! # ^ ) ) 1 i o q u p e r w 2 Q W[...]

EN 51 Controls 1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 15 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ Z pg. 16 3 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/FXM161 only) ................. Z pg. 20 4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) ........................ Z pg. 21 5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC RE[...]

52 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 N S H O 2 N T T N . W S G 9 I – – R 9 L V P A I H A – T G S U – U H S – L S T R E – A – E – T E C 6 I 1 T . – O 1 – N : – S 4 T + M – 5 4 0 W – : 0 2 B 1 + 8 1X 6 7 8 9 0 @ # ! & ^ % $ 4 2 3 1 * 5 a b 1 T ape Remaining T ime ...................[...]

EN 53 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). When the battery power is exhausted, [...]

54 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. • When operating, keep a dist[...]

EN 55 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. ... make sure the cassette is positioned properly [...]

56 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. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor . 5 Slide BA TTERY REL[...]

EN 57 V iewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.5" black/white CRT White balance adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment LCD monitor : 3" diagonally measured, LCD (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ panel/TFT active matrix FXM16/FXM161 only) system (GR-SXM46) : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system (GR-SXM26/FXM16/ FXM161) Speaker :[...]

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COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EG Printed in Japan 1299MKV * UN * YP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITE D EN G R-SXM46 G R-SXM26 G R-SX41 G R-SX21 G R-FXM16 G R-FXM161 G R-FX11[...]