Viewfinder Adjustment; Tripod Mounting; Using A Car Battery - JVC GR-SXM26 Instructions Manual
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Select Wheel
Select Wheel
BATTERY RELEASE Switch
MENU Button
MENU Button
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ATTENTION:
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Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.
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Before detaching the power source,
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Hook on.
Power Zoom Lever
Push in.
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Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch
Power Switch
Menu Screen
Menu Screen 1
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Menu Screen 2
When an S-VHS
cassette is loaded:
S-VHS
Setting Menu
Set to "CAMERA"
("AUTO" or "PRO.").
DATE/TIME Menu
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24-hour indication
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Menu Screen
To AC outlet
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To DC OUT
connector
Core
filter
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
AA-V16EK
DC Cord
To car's cigarette
lighter socket
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
Grip Adjustment
Recording Format Setting
Date/Time Settings
USING THE BATTERY PACK
Hook its end to the camcorder
Set the recording format according to the format of the
pack in until it locks in place
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Set the Power Switch to "PRO.". The power lamp
Separate the Velcro strip.
tape used or type of recording you wish to perform.
•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a
comes on.
malfunction may occur.
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Set the Power Switch to "PRO.". Press MENU.
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Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
grip.
.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
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If a VHS cassette is loaded . . .
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Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar
Approximate recording time
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power
"NEXT" in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display
to "S-VHS ET", then press it. The S-VHS ET
Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight
Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Setting Menu appears.
LCD
bar to "DATE/TIME" and press it. The DATE/TIME
Battery pack
monitor off/
If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . .
Menu appears.
Viewfinder on
.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar
•To return to the previous settings, rotate the Select
Viewfinder Adjustment
BN-V11U
1 hr. 30 min.
to "S-VHS", then press it. The S-VHS Setting
Wheel to move the highlight bar to "EXIT" and
(45 min.)
Menu appears.
press it, then go to step 7.
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Set the Power Switch to "CAMERA" ("AUTO" or
BN-V12U
1 hr. 30 min.
•To set only the time without changing the date, go
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Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the
(optional)
(45 min.)
"PRO.").
to step 5.
parameters, then press it. Press the Select Wheel
BN-V20U
2 hrs. 20 min.
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again. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight
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Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.
(optional)
(1 hr. 20 min.)
To set "YEAR", "MONTH" or "DAY", rotate the Select
bar on "RETURN".
Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item,
BN-V856U
9 hrs. 30 min.
In the S-VHS ET Setting Menu,
and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate
(optional)
(5 hrs. 30 min.)
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Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and
ON : Records with S-VHS picture quality on a VHS
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
( ) : when the video light is on.
then press it. The setting stops blinking.
cassette (factory-preset). This is called Super
Repeat for other date settings.
VHS ET (Expansion Technology).
NOTES:
OFF : Records in VHS.
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
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Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
In the S-VHS Setting Menu,
following conditions:
"TIME" and then press it. When the hour setting
ON : Records in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the
(factory-preset).
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
correct setting appears and then press it. When the
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
OFF : Records in VHS on an S-VHS cassette.
hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the
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Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.
planned shooting time.
correct setting appears and then press it. The minute
•When the S-VHS ET mode is engaged, "S-ET" is
setting stops blinking.
Shoulder Strap Attachment
displayed.
•During S-VHS record mode, "S" is displayed.
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When none of these settings ("YEAR", "MONTH",
•When S-VHS ET or S-VHS recording starts, "S-VHS
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Following the illustration, thread the strap through the
"DAY", "TIME") blinks, rotate the Select Wheel to
REC." is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
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eyelet
, then fold it back and thread it through the
move the highlight bar to "EXIT", and press it. The
USING AC POWER
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buckle
. Repeat the procedure to attach the other
NOTE:
Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in
end of the strap to the other eyelet
"RETURN".
If a cassette is not loaded, "S-VHS" will be displayed in the
the illustration).
the strap is not twisted.
Menu Screen.
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Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.
NOTES:
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Adjust as shown in the illustration
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V
to 240 V.
NOTE:
● For other notes,
pg. 6.
To display the date and time in the camcorder's display
Tripod Mounting
and on a connected TV, see "Date/Time Insert"
USING A CAR BATTERY
(
pg. 25).
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Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
shown in the illustration).
tripod with the camera's mounting socket and stud
hole. Then tighten the screw.
NOTES:
● When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can also be
CAUTION:
used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
V856U).
its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder. To
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
respective instruction booklet.
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.
and push the battery
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LCD
LCD
monitor on/
monitor on/
Viewfinder off
Viewfinder on
1 hr. 20 min.
1 hr. 10 min.
(45 min.)
(40 min.)
1 hr. 20 min.
1 hr. 10 min.
(45 min.)
(40 min.)
2 hrs. 10 min.
1 hr. 55 min.
(1 hr. 15 min.)
(1 hr. 10 min.)
8 hrs. 40 min.
7 hrs. 40 min.
(5 hrs. 10 min.)
(4 hrs. 50 min.)
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