JVC GR-SX860 manual

LYT0779-001A EN COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS G R-S X86 0 ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 3 AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 GETTING ST ARTED 6 – 13 RECORDING 14 – 29 Basic Recording .......................... 14 Basic Features ........................... 1 6 Zooming, Picture Stabilizer , 5-Sec. Recording, Quick[...]

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 ( 墌 pgs. 38 –[...]

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 (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 [...]

4 EN AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 A vailable when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” . 䡲 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[...]

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

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, 墌 pg. 35. 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 䊳 R I T T D D 䊳 T E N E I A E R O C T L T T M E . E L E O T C T E / U S A I T M T M R Y M M I A L I O N S E E M C A M D T R E R N E E E A O G M . M M E E N O O O E O N U F F F N F U F F F G F LIS H 䊳 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 䊳 R D N E . E C X Z T M O S O O[...]

10 EN 䊳 R D W S T D 䊳 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 䊳 R D W S T D 䊳 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 䡲 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. 䡲 With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even w[...]

12 EN S E E P P XIT REC M ODE SP GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) MENU Wheel Power Switch REC MODE Menu Recording mode indicator Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . The power lamp comes on. 2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ?[...]

EN 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. 2 Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. 3 Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place. NOTES: ● The cassette holder can ’ t be opened unless a power supply is[...]

14 EN 25 MI N 120MIN 3MIN 2MIN MIN 119MIN 1MIN 0MIN NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 6) ● Load A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 13) ● Recording Mode Setting ( 墌 pg. 12) ● T ape Length Setting ( 墌 pg. 12) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● V iewfinder Adjustme[...]

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 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 Zoom. Zoom In Slide the Po[...]

EN 17 Picture Stabilizer: T o compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. 1) Press P . ST ABILIZER . “ ” appears. 2) T o switch off the Picture Stabilizer , press P . ST ABILIZER . The indicator disappears. ● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the foll[...]

18 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 5 S PAUSE RET AKE ( 2 / 3 ) Button Display 5 Sec. Rec mode indicator 5 SEC. REC Button 5Sec. Rec (5-Sec. Recording): T o record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs. 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “ SP ” . 2) During Record – Standby , press 5S[...]

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 䊳 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 䊳 R D W S T D 䊳 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 䊳 R D W S T D 䊳 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 TITLE D A TE/TIME DISP . FOCUS EXPOSURE M.W .B. : Factory-preset WIDE REC MODE Refer to “ Focusing ” ( 墌 pg. 28). Refer to “ Exposure Control ” ( 墌 pg. 27). Refer to “ White Balance Adjustment ?[...]

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

EN 25 DEC 25. 01 DEC 25. 01 AM 10 : 25 : 00 AM 10 : 25 : 00 DEC 25. 01 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE/ TIME) AUTO DATE 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” . 2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ DA TE/TIME DISP . ” and press it. The DA TE/TIME DISP . Menu appears. 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desire[...]

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 color 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 a[...]

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 the TRACKING Wheel for approx. 2 seconds[...]

32 EN T o V ideo Output Connector cover* T o TV or VCR T o Video Input B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors Use optional V ideo and Audio cables. T o Audio Output T o Audio Input A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors Use optional S-V ideo and Audio cables. T o S-Video Input[...]

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 (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 b[...]

EN 35 I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 ° C and 35 ° C (50 ° F and 95 ° F). 20 ° C to 25 ° C (68 ° F to 77 ° F) 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 va[...]

36 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 37 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 viewfinder . Colored bright spots appear all over the viewfinder . The viewfinder and the lens [...]

38 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators W 1 2 4 567 9 8 er Q p u i t o y @ ! # $ ^ & % w ) q ( * 0 3 t[...]

EN 39 Controls 1 Stop Button [ST OP] .............................. 墌 pg. 30 2 • Retake Rewind Button [RET AKE R] ..... 墌 pg. 18 • Quick Review Button [ R] ............ 墌 pg. 18 • Rewind Button [R] ............................. 墌 pg. 30 3 Play/Pause Button ................................ 墌 pg. 30 4 • Retake Forward Button [RET AK[...]

40 EN INDEX Indications 1 R 4 D 2 E 4 5 1 E 0 C 4 M / C M I 2 C I S N S O 2 N P T N 5 W S G . I – R 0 L V P A 1 I H A T G S U U H S L A S T R E A M – E T E C I 1 T O 1 N : S 4 T + M 5 4 0 W : 0 2 B 18 1X 7 9 0 ! @ # $ 8 & ^ % 5 3 4 1 2 6 a b * ( 1 T ape Remaining T ime .......................... 墌 pg. 35 Blinks when a tape is about to rea[...]

EN 41 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, [...]

42 EN INDEX Te r m s A AC Adapter ....................................................... pg. 6, 7 Animation Recording .......................................... pg. 26 Auto Date Record ............................................... pg. 25 Auto Focus .......................................................... pg. 28 Auto Shut Off ..................[...]

EN 43 CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA 䡲 The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V . USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit ’ s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter[...]

44 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) 2. Store cassettes . . . ... away from heaters or other heat sources. ... out of direct sunlight. ... where they won ’ t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. ... where they won ’ t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). ... vertically , in their original[...]

EN 45 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compli[...]

46 EN AC Adapter AP-V10U Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Other countries : AC 1 10 V to 240 V ` , 50 Hz/60 Hz Output : DC 1 1 V , 1 A Dimensions : 59 mm x 31 mm x 69 m m (W x H x D) (2-3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2-3/4") W eight : Approx. 130 g (0.29 lbs) Optional Accessories • Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U [...]

EN 47 MEMO[...]

48 EN 2 1 4 3 ESP A Ñ OL Alimentación Esta videoc á mara posee un sistema de alimentaci ó n de 2 v í as que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci ó n m á s apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentaci ó n suministradas con otro equipo. CARGA DE LA BA TERIA 1 Aseg ú rese de que la bater í a est é colocada en la videoc á mara[...]

EN 49 2 1 1 Utilizaci ó n de la bater í a Enganche el lado extremo de la bater í a en la c á mara de video 1 y empuje la bater í a hasta que se bloquee en el lugar 2 . (Procedimiento para carga, 墌 p. 6) Para extraer la bater í a Deslice BA TTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bater í a. GUIA P ARA OPERACION RAPIDA 1 Ajuste el conmutador de alimenta[...]

50 EN HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United State[...]

EN 51 W ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Per[...]

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