Instant Titles; Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Indications - JVC GR-SXM26 Instructions Manual

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS
NOTES: Date/Time Insert NOTES:
Focus detection zone 5 SEC. REC Button
● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or
Before performing the following steps, make
Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel
Allows you to display the date and time in the
sure that: 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. ● The Power Switch is set to "PRO.".
camcorder or on a connected colour monitor,
P.AE
FOCUS RETAKE
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.
as well as to record them manually or automati-
Button
(2 /3 )
● The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
cally.
mode.
EXPOSURE
Button
You should have already performed the Date/
according to the type of tape used.
M.W.B.
● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (
Time Setting procedure (
● "TAPE END" appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this
condition for 5 minutes. "TAPE END" also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.
WIDE
NOTES:
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate
camcorder's power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to "OFF", and then back to "CAMERA" to
focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean,
turn the camcorder on again.
wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets
● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5
GAIN
dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with
minutes, recording may not start immediately.
a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
● If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during
Display
● When shooting a subject close to the lens,
recording), use the Retake function (
zoom out first (
of it.
the auto focus mode, the camcorder could
● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
Select Wheel
automatically zoom out depending on the
TITLE
Select Wheel
distance between the camcorder and the
PAUSE
DATE/TIME
subject. This does not occur with "TELE
DISP.
5 S MENU Button
MACRO" ( pg. 23).
Display
2 5 . 1 2 . 9 9
REC T I ME
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button
5 Sec. Rec mode indicator
AUTO DATE
O F F
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.
1 / 4 S
1 / 2 S
25. 12. 99
1 S
D. ZOOM
5 S
(DATE)
SEPIA
22 : 25 : 00
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(TIME)
I NT . T I ME
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of
25. 12. 99 22 : 25 : 00
O F F
an older movie. Use together with Wide (
(DATE&TIME)
1 5 S
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
3 0 S
No indication
1 M I N
Select Wheel
movie.
TELE MACRO
5 M I N
(OFF)
SPORTS

Instant Titles

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
The camcorder has eight preset titles in
ND:ND EFFECT
memory. You can superimpose one of them
1 5 S
over the video image.
1 S
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND
: Factory-preset
Instant Titles can be displayed not only in
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on
English but also in French. Change the setting in
the subject.
TITLE LANG. in the Menu Screen.
INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal
( FG:FOG pg. 22, 24).
screen
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an
T I T L E
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the
O F F
A P P Y B I R T H D A Y
H
image and gives it a "fantasy" look.
H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S
O U R F A M I L Y
M O V I E S T A R
T Y T I M E
P A R
M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S
NOTES:
W E D D I N G D A Y
● To return to Auto Focus, select "AUTO" in step 4.
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
NOTES (for Animation and Time-Lapse):
E X I T
● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 2.
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
● Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
● Before performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation
zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, " " or "
● Animation and Time-Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected.
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Refer to "Focusing" (
Refer to "Exposure Control" (
Refer to "White Balance Adjustment" and "Manual White Balance Operation"
pg. 9).
( pg. 28).
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.
Power Switch
NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more
convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the
subject becomes slightly dark.
pg. 17) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any
OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
pg. 16). If zoomed in in
adjustment.
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (
Recording Start/Stop
Button
Power Switch
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor
( pg. 25).
REC TIME Menu
ON Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical
zoom limit), to a maximum of 50X digital magnification.
INT. TIME Menu
OFF Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum
16x magnification) can function. When set to "OFF" during
Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16X.
OFF Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of
ON
more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the
Power Switch
maximum telephoto setting. When set to "ON", you can shoot a
subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
Interval time
• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
indicator
Recording time
indicator
Self-Recording
Prog
Animation Focusing
1
Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".
5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) Quick Review
FEATURE: FEATURE:
You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, AUTO FOCUS
1
PURPOSE:
Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".
PURPOSE:
of the same object for a brief period of time.
2
The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.
pg. 27).
To check the end of the last recording.
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct
1
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
transitions like those seen in TV programmes.
pg. 26).
OPERATION:
focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below
2
Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode's name
3 OPERATION:
1) Set the Power Switch to "CAMERA" ("AUTO" or
(in these cases use manual focusing): Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
and indication appear.
"PRO.").
1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. " "DATE/TIME DISP." then press it to display the Date/
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene. 2
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the
appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.
Time DISP. Menu.
2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record–
•When illumination is low.*
name disappears so that only the indication remains. "NEXT" in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display
2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording
Standby mode.
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-
Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to The mode is activated.
4
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the
ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played
"REC TIME" and press it. The REC TIME Menu
the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is
camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode
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clear, blue sky.*
back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until "OFF"
appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the
activated.
automatically.
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
appears. "OFF" is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.
mode for the next shot.
highlight bar to the desired recording time, then press
To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar
NOTE:
5
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
again so that "
patterns that are regularly repeated.
on "RETURN".
Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is
NOTES:
"RETURN". Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
NOTE:
normal.
● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
Screen.
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reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu
Fade/Wipe (
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background. Screen.
pressing 5SEC. REC.
NOTES:
Retake
FEATURE:
Wipe ( pg. 20) is used in the Sepia mode.
* The low-contrast warning "
● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed
DISPLAY
4
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after focusing
● The selected display can be recorded. PURPOSE:
Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
on the subject. The recording stops automatically
● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF
● In the "High Speed Shutter" or "Sports" modes, picture
MANUAL FOCUS
To re-record certain segments.
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
after the selected period of time.
colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by mode before shooting.
OPERATION:
•Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures.
Make the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the
In some situations, different shooting angles may provide
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
AUTO DATE
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby
viewfinder ( pg. 13).
more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.
5
● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
To release the Animation mode, set "REC TIME" in
mode.
position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
1 the Menu screen to "OFF".
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".
direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).
situations:
for new recording. Pressing 3
• After changing the date.
and pressing 2
INTERFACE SHOOTING
2
• After loading a cassette.
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
Time-Lapse
TWILIGHT
The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD
• After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating
recording.
monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing
the Select Wheel.
You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
NOTE:
your own image in the LCD monitor.
3
● In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Noise bars appear and pictures may become
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees
"FOCUS" and press it. The FOCUS Menu appears.
"AUTO DATE" but this is not recorded.
subtle changes over an extended period of time.
pg. 23) Twilight mode is selected:
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.
so that it faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted
•Auto gain control is turned off.
4
upward to an angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the
1
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
Set "REC TIME" (
•White Balance is set to "
monitor image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinder
"MANU", then press it. The Menu Screen disappears
above).
but can also be manually changed to another
also switches on.
and " " and "
mode (
Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self- 2
point.
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of
1 recording) and start recording.
"INT. TIME" and press it. The INT. TIME Menu
Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-
5
During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and
To focus on a farther subject, rotate the Select Wheel
appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the
camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual
indications do not appear inverted as they would when upward. " " appears and blinks.
highlight bar to the desired interval time, then press it.
focusing (
2
viewing a mirror.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the Select Wheel
Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
downward. " " appears and blinks.
S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High
"RETURN". Press the Select Wheel again to close the
NOTE:
Menu Screen.
The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor
Speed Shutter)
6
3
Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
and in the viewfinder.
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
3 Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
"TITLE" then press it to display the TITLE Menu.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and

LCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

"RETURN".
intervals alternate automatically.
NEGA POSI
4
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
Press DISPLAY for more than 1 second to make the
7
4
Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen disppears
the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is
To release the Time-Lapse mode, when "
The colours of a picture are reversed.
following indications appear/disappear from the
and " " reappears to indicate the focus is locked.
activated.
displayed, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
camcorder's display: cassette warning, tape remaining
•To make the title indication disappear, select "OFF".
display "
time, battery pack remaining power indicator and tape
"INT. TIME" in the Menu Screen to "OFF".
length indicator (
5
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
NOTE:
"RETURN". Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu
Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time
Screen.
appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the
NOTE:
battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking
The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the
when the power is almost gone.
TITLE Menu.
5S" disappears.
pg. 20) cannot be activated by
pg. 25). " appears
forwards the tape
reverses it.
step 1 and 2 of "Animation"
:FINE" (day mode),
" appear. The focus is locked at this
pg. 28).
pg. 27).
", then set "REC TIME" and
pg. 48, 49).
NEGA POSI mode
" will blink.
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EN
pg. 10).
5S"
" is not