JVC GR-SX56ED manual

LYT0686-001A EN COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS G R-S XM86ED G R-S XM85ED G R-S XM76ED G R-S X56ED G R- F XM66ED G R- F X36ED VHS PA L 625 ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 3 AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRATION 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 GETTING ST ARTED 6 – 13 RECORDING 14 – 29 Basic Recording .......................... 14 Basic Features .......[...]

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 (  pgs. 48 –[...]

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. heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame[...]

4 EN • AC Adapter AP-V10ED • Shoulder Strap • Battery Pack BN-V1 1U • A/V (Audio/Video) Cable • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for Remote Control Unit) • S-Video Cable (GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/ SXM76ED/SX56ED only) • Core Filter x 3 (for provided A/V Cable and AC Adapter , GR-FXM66ED/FX36ED only) • Core Filter x 4 (for provided A/V Cable, S-V id[...]

EN 5 1 2 3 How T o Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filter to the provided A/V Cable, S-V ideo Cable and AC Adapter . The Core Filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter . 2 Run the cable through the Core Filter , leaving approx. 5 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter . Wind [...]

6 EN GETTING ST ARTED 2 1 4 3 5 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 . Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and push the battery in until[...]

EN 7 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 . ● For other notes,  pg. 44. T o DC IN connector T o AC outlet AC Adapter Charge marker A char ge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remembe[...]

8 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 . Repeat the procedure to attach the other[...]

EN 9  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 . S S S B C Y U . A S R M T E E E R M A M M E E N A A A N U U U U U T T T O O O  R D N E[...]

10 EN  R D W S T D  N E . I – A I R E C D V P S E X Z E H E P T T M O S L U S O O L A R Y D M E E Y N S E T N T G E T M H ME S 5 O O T F N P 0 F N 3 U U x F 0 LL  R D W S T D  N E . I – A I R E C D V P S E X Z E H E P T T M O S L U S O O L A R Y D M E E Y N S E T N T G E T M H ME S 5 O O T F N P 0 F N 3 U U x F 0 LL O O E N F X F IT[...]

EN 11 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. — It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you[...]

12 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. 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 above. 2 Rotate MENU to select “ T APE LENGTH ” , then press it[...]

EN 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully (models equipped with LCD monitor 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 Clo[...]

14 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. 6) ● Load A Cassette (  pg. 13) ● Recording Mode Setting (  pg. 12) ● T ape Length Setting (  pg.[...]

EN 15 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[...]

16 EN RECORDING Basic Features 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. This system is called Digital Z[...]

EN 17 Quick Review: 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. ● Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal.[...]

18 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” . 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-Stand[...]

EN 19 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 “ ” . 2 Press FADE/WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode ’ s name and indication appear . 3 They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name [...]

20 EN Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . 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 ” [...]

EN 21 Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . 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 T o cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT repeatedly until “ OFF ” appears. ?[...]

22 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  N E . I – A I R E C D V P S E X Z E H E P T T M O S L U S O O L A R Y D M E Y N S E N T G E T M H ME S 5 O O T F N P 0 F N 3 U U x F 0 LL  R D W S T D  N E . I – A I R E C D V P S E X Z E H E P T T M O S L U S O O L A R Y D [...]

EN 23 CAMERA MENU CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. MENU SCREEN EXPLANA TIONS D. ZOOM : Factory-preset WIDE REC MODE Refer to “ Focusing ” (  pg. 28). Refer to “ Exposure Control ” (  pg. 27). Refer to “ White Balance Adjustment ” and “ Manual White Balance Operation ” ( ?[...]

24 EN ON Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (  pg. 10). OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (  pg. 10). Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (  pg. 12). FULL Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor**/ viewfinder during playback or recording. SIMPLE Make the following indications disa[...]

EN 25 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 “ ” . 2 Press MENU . The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate MENU to select “ DA TE/TIME DISP . ” and press it. The DA TE/TIME DISP . Menu appears. 4 Rotate MENU to select the desired mode, then press it. The desired mod[...]

26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (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 . TIME Menu Animation Y ou can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same[...]

EN 27 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[...]

28 EN 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 .* •[...]

EN 29 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 [...]

30 EN 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 13). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 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 ” , [...]

EN 31 Set to “ ” . TBC Button PLA YBACK Features 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. 2 seconds. “ MT ?[...]

32 EN PLA YBACK Connections A/V cable (provided) Y ellow to Video Output T o TV or VCR Y ellow to Video 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. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connec[...]

EN 33 Basic Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( 墌 pg. 32). 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 . 5 S[...]

34 EN PLA YBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Compact video cassette VCR Reels Compartment door Recording safety hole Sliding latch 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 . The cassette adapter is battery powered[...]

EN 35 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. 10 ) @ $ ! # % ^ & * ( 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 9 Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLA Y Button* 4 SHIFT Butt[...]

36 EN 1 3 2 + – + – Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “ AAA (R03) ” size batteries. See “ General Battery Precautions ” ( 墌 pg. 52). 1 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated. 2 Insert two “ AAA (R03) ” size batteries in the correct direction. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover . Ta b USING THE RE[...]

EN 37 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 ( 墌 pg. 31). 1 Press PLA Y to find the scene of interest. 2 Press the Zoom Buttons ( T/W ) on the remote control. Make sure the remot[...]

38 EN w M – 0 : 12 : 34 PAUSE INSERT STOP PLAY REW START/STOP Insert editing indicator Display COUNTER R/M Button T ape Counter Remote sensor Power Switch Insert Editing Y ou 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[...]

EN 39 M – 0 : 05 : e 2 4 0 PAUSE A.DUB STOP PLAY REW START/STOP 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 ( 墌 pg. 38) before continuing. NOTE: Use the remote control u[...]

40 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 41 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.EDIT connector . VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR Connect the editing cable to the remote control ’ s P AUS[...]

42 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. The data appears under “ IN ?[...]

EN 43 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. 11 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder to be[...]

44 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. ❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature a[...]

EN 45 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 (models equipped with LCD monitor only). ❍ The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.[...]

46 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 47 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. Coloured bright spots appe[...]

48 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators I 2 1 3 5 6789 ! 0 yu Y U T Q W E R p i @ $ # % ^ * ( & t r w e q o ) @ 4[...]

EN 49 Controls 1 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] (GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/SXM76ED/ SX56ED only) ...................................... 墌 pg. 17 2 Stop Button [ST OP] .............................. 墌 pg. 30 3 • Retake Rewind Button [RET AKE R] ..... 墌 pg. 17 • Quick Review Button [ R] ............ 墌 pg. 17 • Rewind Button [R] .....[...]

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

EN 51 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, [...]

52 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 53 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 [...]

54 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 R[...]

EN 55 V iewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.55" colour LCD (GR-SXM85ED) Electronic viewfinder with 0.5" black/white CRT (GR-SXM86ED/SXM76ED/ SX56ED/FXM66ED/FX36ED) White balance adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment LCD monitor : 3" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system (GR-SXM86ED) : 2.5" diagonally measure[...]

ED Printed in Malaysia 1000MKV * UN * PJ EN G R-SXM86ED G R-SXM85ED G R-SXM76ED G R-SX56ED G R-F XM66ED G R-F X36ED VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ® Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.[...]