JVC GR-SXM760A manual

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    INSTRUCTIONS LYT0530-001A EN COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER G R-SXM76 0A VHS PA L 625 ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 3 MAJOR FEA TURES 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 GETTING ST ARTED 6 – 13 BASIC VIDEO RECORDING 14 – 15 BASIC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING 16 – 18 RECORDING 19 – 34 Basic Features ................................. 19 Adv[...]

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    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. 60 –[...]

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    EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that i t 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 flam[...]

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    4 EN MAJOR FEA TURES Integrated Auto Light ( 墌 pg. 23) Pr ogramme AE with Special Effects ( 墌 pg. 25) 䡲 Electronic Fog Filter 䡲 ND Ef fect 䡲 Sepia 䡲 T wilight 䡲 Sports 䡲 Nega/Posi 䡲 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Super VHS-ET ( 墌 pg. 11) Digital Still Camera Built-in (PC communication capable) ( 墌 pg. 16 – 18, 40 – 47) Pic[...]

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    EN 5 • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V16A or AA-V16AS • Shoulder Strap • DC Cord • Lithium Battery CR2025 (for clock operation) • Battery Pack BN-V1 1U • Audio/V ideo (A/V) Cable • Editing Cable • S-Video Cable PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 12 3 How to Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filters to the provided Audio/Video cable a[...]

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    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 TTER Y P ACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder ’ s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Char ger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger ’ s power co[...]

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    EN 7 A B A TTENTION: Before detaching the power sour ce, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BA TTER Y 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 malfuncti[...]

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    8 EN Clock (Lithium) Battery Inser tion/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 holde[...]

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    EN 9 4 R I T D J D 4 B E N I A L E R A C T T T I M E C . L E P O T K T E / U I T T I M R M I L I D O N E M A M D E N E N E G O . . O O E 0 O F F N 6 F F F G F 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 4 B E N I A L E R A C T T T I M E C . L E P O T K T E / U I T T I M R M I L I D O N E M A M[...]

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    10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) SP T30 T T T T E 3 4 5 6 X 0 5 0 0 IT TAPE LEN GTH T T P S 4 E A I N R L P C A E E E T P T U S U M L R H R A E E O N C N T R G O TH O T S F F 3 T U F 0 A L N L DARD T T P S 4 E A I N R L P C A E E E T P T U S U M L R H R A E E O N C N T R G O TH O T S F F 4 T U F 5 A L N L DARD T ape length indicator T APE LENGTH Sett[...]

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    EN 11 4 D T S T P S 4 N . E – A I N R E Z L V P C A E X O E H E T P T T O S U S U M M L R H R A E E E O N C T N T R G O TH O O O T S F N F F 3 T U F F 0 A L N L DARD O O E N F X F IT S – VHS E T T T P S 4 E A I N R L P C A E E E T P T U S U M L R H R A E E O N C N T R G O TH O T S F F 3 T U F 0 A L N L DARD Normal Screen Select Wheel MENU Butto[...]

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    12 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) 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. — It is recommended to specifically label S[...]

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    EN 13 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° 2 3 1 4 PAUSE Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop B utton Set to “ CAMERA ” ( “ AUTO ” or “ PRO. ” ). Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Pow[...]

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    14 EN 180 ° 90 ° BR I G H T – ––––– 6 ––––– + 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. 8) ● Recording Mode Setting ( 墌 pg. 10) ● T ape Length Setting ( 墌 pg[...]

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    EN 15 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 . ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the casset[...]

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    16 EN F P M M E U I U U X L N L L I L – T T T U I I P – – S 4 9 NAP S HOT T T P S 4 E A I N R L P C A E E E T P T U S U M L R H R A E E O N C N T R G O TH O T S P F 3 T I F 0 A N N – D U A P RD P T T P S 4 E A I N R L P C A E E E T P T U S U M L R H R A E E O N C N T R G O TH O T S F F 3 T U F 0 A L N L DARD Menu Screen SNAPSHOT Menu Snapsh[...]

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    EN 17 NOTES: ● The remaining number of shots varies according to the selected Picture Mode. In the “ ST ANDARD ” mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the “ FINE ” mode. ● 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 p[...]

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    18 EN BASIC D.S.C. SHOOTING (cont.) T T P S 4 E A I N R L P C A E E E T P T U S U M L R H R A E E O N C N T R G O TH O T S F F 3 T U F 0 A L N L DARD F S E I T X N A I E N T DA P R I D CTU RE T T P S 4 E A I N R L P C A E E E T P T U S U M L R H R A E E O N C N T R G O TH O T F P F 3 I I F 0 N N E – UP Menu Screen Display Select Wheel Power Switc[...]

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    EN 19 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. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 T urn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring t[...]

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    20 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT . • Regardless of the Power Switch position ( “ AUT O ” or “ PRO. ” ), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode. • A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the camcorder ’ s built-in memory . • First there is a momentary camera [...]

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    EN 21 1X Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: W ide 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 t[...]

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    22 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEA TURE: Quick Review (for scenes recorded onto a tape) PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. OPERA TION: 1) Set the System Select Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch to “ CAMERA ” ( “ AUT O ” or “ PRO. ” ). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record – Standby m[...]

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    EN 23 DANGER 䡲 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. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. 䡲 When operating, keep a distance of ab[...]

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    24 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 System Select Switch to “ VIDEO ” , and set the Power Switch to “ PRO. ” . 2 Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode ’ s name and indication appear . 3 Th[...]

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    EN 25 Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the System Select Switch to “ D.S.C. ” or “ VIDEO ” , and 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 [...]

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    26 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 The operation system depends on the function you wish to select. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.” according to each function’ s “*/**” explan[...]

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    EN 27 * Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “ VIDEO ” . If the System Select Switch is set to “ D.S.C. ” , this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure. Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either “ [...]

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    28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) : Factory-preset * Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “ VIDEO ” . If the System Select Switch is set to “ D.S.C. ” , this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting proce[...]

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    EN 29 25. 12. 99 25. 12. 99 22 : 25 : 00 22 : 25 : 00 25. 12. 99 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE&TIME) AUTO DATE 1 Set the System Select Switch to “ VIDEO ” , and 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[...]

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    30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) REC TIME indication on the normal screen 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:[...]

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    EN 31 T ime-Lapse Y ou can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time. NOTES: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The System Select Switch is set to “ VIDEO ” . ● The Power Switch is set to “ PRO. ” . ● [...]

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    32 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[...]

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    EN 33 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 .* •[...]

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    34 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 colours will be accu- rately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achie[...]

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    EN 35 1 Load a tape (  pg. 8). 2 Set the System Select Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then 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[...]

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    36 EN Set to “ PLA Y ” . Set to “ VIDEO ” . P .AE Button EFFECT Button P .STABILIZER 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 P .AE and EFFECT simultaneously . “ MT ” appears. 2) Press P .AE or EFFECT as many times as necessar[...]

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    EN 37 VIDEO 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 C-P7U adapter is battery powe[...]

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    38 EN BASIC 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) Yellow to Video Output TV VCR Connector cover* T o TV or VCR Y ellow to VIDEO A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors Use the provided Audio/V ideo (A/V)[...]

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    EN 39 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. 38). 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[...]

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    40 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK Basic Playback Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in memory . Y ou can view the still images stored in memory , one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. 1 Set the System Select Switch to “ D.S.C. ” , and set the Power Switch to “ [...]

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    EN 41 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 . Photo Gold. T o assure safety , make sure all units are[...]

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    42 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features I S P D 4 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 HO W I S P D 4 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 HO W 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the m[...]

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    EN 43 Mode Effect INDEX All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand (  pg. 44). SLIDE SHOW After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 42, you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatica[...]

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    44 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features (cont.) 01 04 03 06 02 05 EXIT < INDEX > Index Y ou 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. 1 Set the System Select Switch to “ D.S.C. ” , and set the Power Switch[...]

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    EN 45 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT A padlock mark appears. PROTECT Menu Power Switch MENU Button Select Wheel System Select Switch Display Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images. Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and that still image cannot be deleted. 1 Se[...]

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    46 EN 01 04 03 06 02 05 < DELETE > NEXT C E E A N X N T I C E T E R L D ELETE S A E E L X L L I E T CT D ELETE Delete Select Menu In case of “ SELECT ” DELETE Menu Delete Execute Menu In case of “ ALL ” Menu Screen Power Switch MENU Button Select Wheel System Select Switch Display D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features (cont.) Delete When[...]

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    EN 47 01 04 03 06 02 05 < DELETE > NEXT 01 04 03 06 02 05 < INDEX > EXIT In case of “ SELECT ” If you check the remaining still images on I NDEX Menu after deleting . . . 6 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “ CANCEL ” or “ ENTER ” , then press it. •“ CANCEL ” does not delete the selected still images[...]

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    48 EN 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 RM-V716U (provided) Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLAY B[...]

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    EN 49 1 3 2 + – + – I nstalling The Batteries The remote control uses two ” R03 (AAA) ” size batteries. See “ General Battery Precautions ” (  pg. 64). 1 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated. 2 Insert two ” R03 (AAA) ” size batteries in the correct direction. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover . When using the r[...]

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    50 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) w M – 0 : 12 : 34 PLAY INSERT START/STOP PAUSE STOP REW 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 a[...]

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    EN 51 M – 0 : 05 : e 2 4 0 STOP PAUSE A.DUB PLAY REW 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 (  pg. 50) before continuing. NOTE: Use the RM-V716U remote control uni[...]

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    52 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  [...]

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    EN 53 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE 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 RM-V716U’ s P AUSE-IN con[...]

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    54 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” o[...]

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    EN 55 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 MENU on the camcorder to begin Automatic Editing, and th[...]

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    56 EN 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 RM-V716U remote control unit to perform this procedure. ● Make sure that the TBC mode is activated (  pg. 36). 1 Press PLA Y to find the scene of interest. 2 Press the Zoom Buttons ( T/W ) on the re[...]

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    EN 57 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[...]

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    58 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. The counter indication is blurred during Still playback.[...]

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    EN 59 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. Date/Time Insert is not performed while shooting a still image. Instant Titles are not dis[...]

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

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    EN 61 Controls 1 Dioptre Adjustment Control .................  pg. 13 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................  pg. 14 3 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] ......................  pg. 23 4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] .......  pg. 16, 19 5 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ..................  pg. 21 • Speaker V olume Control [VOL[...]

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

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    EN 63 W ar ning 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,[...]

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    64 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[...]

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    EN 65 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 [...]

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    66 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 RELEA[...]

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    EN 67 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption LCD monitor of f, viewfinder on : 4.8 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder of f : 5.2 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder on : 5.8 W V ideo light : 3.0 W Signal system : P AL-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub[...]

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    VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ® Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. A Printed in Japan 0200MKV * UN * SN EN G R-SXM760A[...]