COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAJOR FEATURES GR-SXM460A GR-SXM260A GR-SX210A GR-SXM46EA GR-SXM26EA GR-SX21EA PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED RECORDING 2–3 4 5 6 – 15 16 – 32 Basic Recording .......................... 16 Basic Features ........................... 18 Advanced Features ...................... 22 PLAYBACK 33 – 37 Basic Playback ........................... 33 Features .................................. 34 Using The Cassette Adapter ...........
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual •All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table 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 . . . ....
EN NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. ● The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter/Charger are on its bottom. This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
MAJOR FEATURES EN Integrated Auto Light (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/ SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) (墌 pg. 20) TBC (Time Base Corrector) (墌 pg. 34) Picture Stabiliser (墌 pg. 18) Programme AE with Special Effects (墌 pg. 23) 䡲 Electronic Fog Filter 䡲 ND Effect 䡲 Sepia 䡲 Twilight 䡲 Sports 䡲 Nega/Posi 䡲 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital Hyper Zoom (墌 pg. 18) Zoom in Super VHS-ET (墌 pg.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V16A or AA-V16AS (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SX210A), AA-V16EA (GR-SXM46EA/ SXM26EA/SX21EA) •Shoulder Strap •Battery Pack BN-V11U (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SX210A), BN-V20U (GR-SXM46EA/ SXM26EA/SX21EA) •Core Filter x 2 (for provided Audio/ Video Cable and S-Video Cable) •S-Video Cable •Audio/Video (A/V) Cable EN •Remote Control Unit RM-V716U (GR-SXM460A/ SXM46EA only) 5 •Cassette Adapter C-P7U •R6 (AA) Battery (for Cassetter Adapter) •Lithium Battery CR2025
GETTING STARTED EN Battery pack BN-V11U*, BN-V12U or BN-V20U Marks To AC outlet CHARGE indicator 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 BATTERY PACK AC Power Adapter/ Charger 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet.
EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK A Hook on. 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 may occur. B Push in. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . .... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack BATTERY RELEASE Switch ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. Battery holder 1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). 2 3 4 Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder. Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible. Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click.
EN 9 Date/Time Settings Select Wheel 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp comes on. 4 To set “YEAR”, “MONTH” or “DAY”, rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item, and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it. The setting stops blinking. Repeat for other date settings. 5 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “TIME” and then press it.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. 1 Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button SP/LP Recording Mode Button T30 Tape length indicator Recording mode indicator Display T E L E MACRO OF F T A P E L E NG TH T30 Menu Screen 4R E TURN TAPE LENGTH T30 T45 T50 T60 EX I T T E L E MACRO OF F T A P E L E NG TH T45 4R E TURN NOTES: ● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
EN Cassette holder Close Button EJECT Switch Cassette holder Close Button EJECT Switch Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection tab Gear 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 2 3 4 5 Open the LCD monitor fully (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that the recording mode is set to “SP” (墌 pg. 10). Select Wheel Power Switch 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the parameters, then press it. Press the Select Wheel again.
EN 13 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-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. 䡲 With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 Recording Start/Stop Button 2 180° 1 Set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). PAUSE Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 2 3 3 Separate the Velcro strip. Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).
EN 15 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 the other eyelet 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4. 1 2 3 4 Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.
RECORDING Basic Recording EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 6) ● Recording Mode Setting (墌 pg. 10) ● Tape Length Setting ( 墌 pg. 10) ● Load A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 11) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 14) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg.
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-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only). ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.
RECORDING Basic Features EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom in (T: Telephoto) PURPOSE: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) To 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. OPERATION: Display Zoom indicator bar 1X Zoom level indicator Approximate zoom ratio Picture Stabiliser indicator Power Zoom Lever P.
EN 5 SEC. REC Button (GR-SXM260A/SX210A/ SXM26EA/SX21EA only) 19 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: RETAKE (2/3) Button 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. 䡲 Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal.
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) EN FEATURE: Video Light (GR-SXM460A/ SXM260A/SXM46EA/ SXM26EA only) PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch 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.
EN SNAPSHOT Button 21 Snapshot (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. 1 2 Power Switch SNAPSHOT Display Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. 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 mode. If you press during Recording . . . .... a still image will be recorded for approx.
RECORDING Advanced Features 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. EFFECT Button 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 3 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fadein/out or wipe-in/out. Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear. They are displayed for approx.
EN 23 Programme AE With Special Effects P.AE Button Power Switch 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 3 To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF” appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds. 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. NOTES: ● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 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. Select Wheel 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on the desired function. •To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Wheel to “NEXT” and press it.
EN 25 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel FOCUS EXPOSURE Refer to “Focusing” (墌 pg. 31). Refer to “Exposure Control” (墌 pg. 30). M.W.B. Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (墌 pg. 32). WIDE OFF Does not display black bars. ON Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. If a snapshot (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only, 墌 pg.
RECORDING EN Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) Advanced Features (cont.) S-VHS* (S-VHS ET*) ON Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (墌 pg. 12). OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (墌 pg. 12). TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (墌 pg. 10). REC TIME Refer to “Animation” (墌 pg. 28) and “Time-Lapse” (墌 pg. 29). INT. TIME Refer to “Time-Lapse” (墌 pg. 29). TITLE LANG.
EN Date/Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. You should have already performed the Date/ Time Setting procedure (墌 pg. 9). Select Wheel Power Switch 25. 12. 99 AUTO DATE 25. 12. 99 (DATE) 22 : 25 : 00 (TIME) 22 : 25 : 00 25. 12. 99 (DATE&TIME) 27 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode, then press it.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Animation You 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.”. ● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. ● The recording mode is set to “SP”. Select Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button MENU Button 1 2 Press MENU.
EN 29 Time-Lapse You 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 Power Switch is set to “PRO.”. ● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. ● The recording mode is set to “SP”. Select Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button MENU Button 1 2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 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 natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light.
EN Focus detection zone 31 Focusing AUTO FOCUS NOTES: ● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. ● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( 墌 pg. 18). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Power Zoom Lever (VOL.*) Speaker* Select Wheel (BRIGHT*) Set to “PLAY”. Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Stop (5) Button * GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only EN 1 2 33 Load a tape ( pg. 11). Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback, press 4/6. •To 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.
PLAYBACK Features EN P.STABILIZER Button EFFECT Button P.AE Button COUNTER R/M Button Set to “PLAY”. Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Stop (5) Button (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. MONOTONE Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the WIDE mode ( pg. 25), it enhances the “classic film” effect. SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN 35 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 powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
PLAYBACK Connections EN These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable. To TV or VCR Yellow to Video Output A/V cable (provided) White to Audio Output TV Yellow to VIDEO White to AUDIO (L/MONO) VCR Connector cover* * When connecting the cables, open this cover. B.
EN 37 Basic Connections Tape Dubbing 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 1 2 Following the illustration on pg. 36, connect the camcorder and the VCR. 3 4 5 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. 3 4 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. 5 6 7 Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s Record mode. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 36). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . .
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN 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. 1 0 2 4 6 8 ! 3 5 @ $ ^ * 7 9 # % & ( ) RM-V716U (provided with GR-SXM460A/ SXM46EA) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg.
EN 1 39 9 0 2 4 6 8 ! 3 @ 5 # 7 % $ ^ & RM-V700U (optional) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 1 PAUSE IN Connector — 2 MBR SET Button — 3 INT. TIME Button SELF TIMER Button* 4 REC TIME Button ANIM. Button With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “PLAY”. pg. 45 pg. 44 Time-Lapse ( pg. 48) — Animation, Time-Lapse ( pg. 48) — 5 FF Button Retake (forward) ( pg. 19) Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search ( pg.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN 1 3 Tab Installing The Batteries (RM-V716U , provided with GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) The remote control uses two ”R03 (AAA)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 49). 2 1 2 3 + – – + A Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated. Insert two ”R03 (AAA)” size batteries in the correct direction. Replace the battery compartment cover.
EN 41 Playback Zoom (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) Remote sensor To 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. 34). 1 2 Zoom Buttons Up Button SHIFT Left Button Down Button Right Button PLAY PAUSE STOP RM-V716U (provided) Normal playback Press PLAY to find the scene of interest. Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing You 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 audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure. Power Switch COUNTER R/M Button Display 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
EN Audio Dubbing Display e4 M– 0 : 0 5 : 2 0 Audio dubbing indicator During Audio Dubbing Remote sensor Microphone OR You 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. 42) before continuing. NOTE: Use the remote control unit to perform the following procedures.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the RM-V716U/RMV700U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote, pg. 38, 39) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
EN 45 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 To J terminal (JLIP) To Video output and Audio output connectors Audio/Video (A/V) cable (provided) Editing cable* To AUDIO (L/MONO), VIDEO and S-VIDEO IN connectors To Remote PAUSE Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. VCR OTHER THAN TYPE To S-Video output connector S-Video cable (provided) Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Open the cover.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN SELECT SCENES Power Switch Remote sensor 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4), then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF (RM-V716U)/ON/OFF (RM-V700U) 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 (RMV716U)/IN/OUT (RM-V700U) to register that point. The data appears under “IN” on the display.
EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Original tape (camcorder) 1 IN 3 IN OUT OUT 2 IN OUT Edited tape (VCR) Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button MENU Button STOP (5) Button REW (2) Button Remote Sensor STOP PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC STBY ON/OFF OR 9 10 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 11 Press MENU on the camcorder to begin Automatic Editing, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) FEATURE: Animation and Time-Lapse Interval time indicator PURPOSE: Recording time indicator OPERATION: 1M I N 1 / 2S Remote sensor START/STOP INT. TIME REC TIME RM-V700U (optional) The remote control lets you set/release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen. Animation 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 28 (“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote control.
CAUTIONS EN 49 Video Light Battery Packs DANGER: The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazard . . . ... do not burn. Terminals ... do not short-circuit the terminals. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... use only specified chargers. 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . ... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ...
CAUTIONS (cont.) EN Cassettes Main Unit To 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 when inserting. ... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
EN 51 LCD Monitor For Your Maintenance 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . . ... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. To prolong service life . . . ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions: •While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 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 (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN SYMPTOM 53 POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear. ● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear ( pg. 17). The tape will not eject. ● The battery pack is running low. ● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT Switch does not function. Some functions are not available. ● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”. ● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN 3 456 2 1 i u p E R q Y o we r W Q t & * y( 7 8 9 ! 0 @ # $ % T ^ ) U I )
EN 55 Controls Connectors 1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. pg. 14 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ pg. 16 3 Video Light Switch q DC IN Connector ................................... pg. 7 The connectors w to t are located beneath the 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/ SXM46EA/SXM26EA only) ................... pg. 20 •Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) .......... pg. 21 •5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC.
INDEX Indications EN Indications During Recording 1 7 8 9 0 ! # @ $ 2 3 5 4 1 2 0M I N S–ET REC L P 444 TW I L I GH T S – VHS REC . P AU S E T40 +0 2 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end. 2 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP) ........ pg. 10 3, 8 Programme AE Indicator .................. pg. 23 Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when Programme AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then only the indicator remains at 8.
EN Indications During Playback 1 23 4 56 7 8 S – E T SP 4 –1 : 23 : 45 T BC MONO T ON E AT 2 3 4 5 6 7 M– 0 : 1 2 : 3 4 VO L UME – – – – – –6– – – – – + 0 Warning Indications Indications 57 1• 9 8 9 0 : Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded. •w: Insert Editing Indicator .................. pg. 42 Displayed during Insert Editing. TBC Indicator ...................................... pg. 34 Playback Special Effect Indicator (GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only) ............ pg.
SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder General Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption LCD monitor* off, viewfinder on : 4.2 W (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA) 3.7 W (GR-SX210A/SX21EA) LCD monitor* on, viewfinder off : 4.6 W (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA) LCD monitor* on, viewfinder on : 5.2 W (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA) Video light* : 3.0 W * GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only.
EN 59 Connectors JLIP Video : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug) : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced, analogue output (via Video output connector) : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analogue output (via Audio output connector) : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output C : 0.
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