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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
JVC
GR.SXM250
For Customer
Use:
Enter beIow the Model No. and Serial No which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Retain this
information
for future reference
Model
No.
Serial No.
Super VHS
Su/Jer VHS ET
Printed in Malaysia
@
_
1102-DY-YL-PJ
COPYRIGHT@ 2002 VICTOR COMPANY
OF JAPAN, LTD
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic
Demonstration
takes
place
when
"DEMO
MODE"
is set
to "ON"
(factory-preset).
• Available
when the Power Switch (_ is set to "Q"
or "_"
while pressing
down the Lock Button _)
located
on the switch.
• Performing
any operation
during the demonstration
stops the demonstration
temporarily.
If no operation
is performed
for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration
will resume.
• "DEMO
MODE"
remains "ON" even if the camcorder
power is turned off.
• To cancel Automatic
Demonstration,
set the Power Switch (_ to "[_"
and press the MENU Wheel O in
while the demo is in progress.
This takes you directly to the demo mode's Setting Menu (so you will not
have to go through
the main Menu Screen).
Rotate the MENU Wheel O to select "OFF" and press it.
NOTES:
• When a tape whose Erase Protection
tab is in the position that allows recording
is loaded in the
camcorder,
demonstration
is not available.
• If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes
of the Automatic
Demonstration
activated
on the LCD monitor
or viewfinder.
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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR.SXM250 Super VHS For Customer Use: Su/Jer VHS ET Enter beIow the Model No. and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference Printed in Malaysia Model 1102-DY-YL-PJ Serial No.
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Page 2: Ac Adapter
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Adapter • Cassette Adapter C-P7U AP-V13U or AP-V11U • Shoulder Strap • Battery Pack BN-V11U • Lens Cap • AA (R6) Battery (for Cassette Adapter) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. - Page 3 INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL where. • Use the JVC BN-V11UN12UN20UN400U The fightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the...
- Page 4 Please call 1 -800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC's involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
INDEX AC Adapter ..............pg. 6 Picture Stabilizer ............pg. I8 Animation Recording ..........pg. 21 Playback ..............pg. 1I Auto Date Record ............ pg. 21 Program AE with Special Effects ......pg. 23 Auto Focus ............... pg. I2 Provided Accessories .......... - Page 6 USING THE BATTERY PACK GETTING STARTED Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY Hook on. PACK". Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN-V11U Push in. (45) (40) BN-V12U (optional) (45) (40) BN-V20U (optional) (75) (70) BATTERY RELEASE...
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Page 7: Charging The Battery Pack
Be sure to built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an author- use it only in well-ventilated areas. ised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the date/ • The following operation stops charging time as necessary before you start shooting. - Page 8 Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the 1) Separate the Veicro strip. tripod with the tripod mounting socket _). Then 2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. tighten the screw. 3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate...
- Page 9 CONTROLS, CONNECTORSAND INDICATORS Eyepiece During shooting _,_iiiiiiiii!_!ii!-_ Keep lens attached camcorder. Cassette holder • Viewfinder Turn the gear to take up slack. Speaker 180 ° LCD monitor protection Microphone Video light LCD MonitorNiewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback pg. 25 for |'i'_]*,m,,=_il"4_i,°],_l...
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Page 10: Digital Effects
_Tape Remaining Time ......_-_ pg. 2! O•MENU Wheel [-, +] ........ _° pg. 18 IN Recording Mode Indicator ....... pg. 20 • BRIGHT Wheel [-, +] ......_° pg. 1! _Video Light Indicator ........ _-_ pg. 13 • Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ..... £_° pg. 11 1!_4_ Backlight Compensation Indicator ... - Page 11 RECORDING PLAYBACK Load a tape (_, pg. 8, "Loading/Unloading Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET), TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU. Cassette"). pg. 18 - 22, "MENU SETTINGS") Set the Power Switch li_ to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button _) located on the 1 Remove the lens cap.
- Page 12 BASIC FEMURES Backlight Compensation To quickly increase the brightness of the subject 5Sec. (5.sec. Recording) relative to the background. To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick 1) Press BACK LIGHT I_) during recording. "1_1" is scene transitions like those seen in TV displayed and the subject is brightened.
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Page 13: Digital Zoom
Retake. This is between the video light and people or objects. normal. • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. - Page 14 Tracking Memory Counter Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment. playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press COUNTER RIM !_) and hold for more than 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel O for approx. 1 second.
- Page 15 The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the following cable: YTU91146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Conter described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder.
- Page 16 Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/ VHS VCR. 1} Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one "AA (R6)" size battery, then reattach the cover.
- Page 17 Eyepiece 1:1_I _1111 _'I_11 I_'I i _'I111_ m _ II_, I I_"flli1_li'i'l'!ill' During shooting Keep lens attached the camcorder. Cassette holder • Viewfinder Turn the gear to take up slack. Speaker LCD monitor protection Microphone Video light LCD Monitor/ViewfinderIndications During Recording During Playback...
- Page 18 MENU SETTINGS CAMERA MENU EXPOSURE; 1 Set the Power Switch I_ to "[]" while pressing Manual exposure adjustment is recommended down the Lock Button _) located on the switch. the following situations: Press the MENU Wheel O in. The Menu •...
- Page 19 Ifthe white balance iscorrect, allother colours will Allows you tosuperimpose one ofeight preset titles. beaccurately reproduced. •_ shows t he selected title which r emains until AUTO :White b alance isadjusted OFF isselected. automatically. -:0: F INE :Outdoors ona sunny day. TITL_SETU_ -'._CLOUD :Outdoors ona cloudy day.
- Page 20 Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology). S-VHS REC appears during recording. OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette. • JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results. Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended...
- Page 21 Allows you toset t he tape length d epending onthe You can record sequentially at preset time spans. tape used: T20=20 minutes, T30=30 minutes, Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, T35=35 minutes, T40=40 minutes, you can record subtle changes over an extended •Tape r emaining time _ iscorrect only ifthe...
- Page 22 Demonstrates certain functions automatically. Toadjust thebrightness ofthe LCD monitor, Available when t hePower Switch li_issetto"_" perform t he following steps q uickly (within approx. or"[]" and "DEMO M ODE" issetto"ON" (factory- 1second byeach interval): preset). Performing any operation during t he 1)Select "LCD BRIGHT"...
- Page 23 ADVANCED FEATURES Programme AE With Special Effects 1) Set the Power Switch I_) to "[]" while pressing Fade/Wipe Effects down the Lock Button _) located on the switch. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- 2) Press P.AE _ repeatedly until the desired mode or wipe-out...
- Page 24 Digital Effects 1)Set the Power Switch I_ to "[]" while pressing down the Lock Button _) located on the switch. 2) Press DIGIFECT _) repeatedly until the desired mode appears. • To cancel the effect, press DIGI FECT _) repeat- edly until "OFF"...
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Page 25: Erase Protection
TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very Playback picture is blurred or interrupted. bright object. • The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your •... -
Page 26: Specifications
AC ptug adapter, called a "Siemens PIug', as shown impede chemicai reaction, while warmer temperatures For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. prevent complete charging ..store in a coot, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. - Page 27 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Your Maintenance Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la 1.
- Page 28 Some accessories are not available in some areas. I6:1 power zoom lens with auto Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details iris and macro control, filter accessories and their availability. diameter 40.5 mm Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated.