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Cassette holder
NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)
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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.
With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is
recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.
Select Wheel
If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording, the playback picture will be
blurred at the switching point.
Close Button
It is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
BATTERY RELEASE Switch
Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on
MENU Button
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a Super VHS VCR.
Cassette holder
— Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs.
ATTENTION:
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Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR.
Before detaching the power source,
Display
S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.
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180 °
make sure that the camcorder's power
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To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.
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INFORMATION:
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VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the
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Read the VU-V856KIT's instruction manuals
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Close Button
before using.
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Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only)
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pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/
Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EG AC Power
Recording
DATE / T I ME
PAUSE
Adapter/Charger.
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Blank tape
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Erase Protection tab
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Hook on.
Power Zoom Lever
Push in.
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Recording
Start/Stop Button
Power Switch
EJECT Switch
Menu Screen 1
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Menu Screen 2
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EJECT Switch
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Set to "CAMERA"
("AUTO" or "PRO.").
DATE/TIME Menu
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Recorded tape
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24-hour indication
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Turn to take
up slack.
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Gear
To AC outlet
S-VHS/S-VHS ET
recordings
To DC OUT
connector
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VHS
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recordings
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AC Power
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Adapter/
Charger
AA-V16EG
DC Cord
Recorded tape
To car's cigarette
lighter socket
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
Grip Adjustment
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Date/Time Settings
USING THE BATTERY PACK
Hook its end to the camcorder
pack in until it locks in place
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Open the LCD monitor fully (GR-SXM46/SXM26/
Set the Power Switch to "PRO.". The power lamp
Separate the Velcro strip.
•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a
comes on.
FXM16/FXM161 only).
malfunction may occur.
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Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
use force to open.
grip.
.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
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Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power
sure the label is facing outward.
"NEXT" in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display
LCD
Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight
Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
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monitor off/
Press the Close button to close the cassette holder
bar to "DATE/TIME" and press it. The DATE/TIME
Battery pack
Viewfinder on
until it locks into place.
Menu appears.
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•To return to the previous settings, rotate the Select
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Close the LCD monitor (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/
Wheel to move the highlight bar to "EXIT" and
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FXM161 only).
press it, then go to step 7.
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Viewfinder Adjustment
•To set only the time without changing the date, go
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to step 5.
NOTES:
(optional)
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Set the Power Switch to "CAMERA" ("AUTO" or
● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still
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To set "YEAR", "MONTH" or "DAY", rotate the Select
"PRO.").
open may cause damage to the LCD monitor
(optional)
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Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item,
(GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only).
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Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.
and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate
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● The cassette holder can't be opened unless a power
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the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and
supply is attached.
then press it. The setting stops blinking.
● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
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When using GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161
Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
Repeat for other date settings.
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
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When using GR-SX41/SX21/FX11
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
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Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
( ) : when the video light is on (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/
slack.
FXM161 only).
"TIME" and then press it. When the hour setting
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that
begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the
NOTES:
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes
correct setting appears and then press it. When the
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover
hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting
following conditions:
the hole with adhesive tape.
begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the
Shoulder Strap Attachment
● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
Playback
correct setting appears and then press it. The minute
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly (GR-SXM46/
camcorder is in the record mode.
setting stops blinking.
SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only).
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Following the illustration, thread the strap through the
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
Cassette adapter
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eyelet
, then fold it back and thread it through the
When none of these settings ("YEAR", "MONTH",
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
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buckle
. Repeat the procedure to attach the other
"DAY", "TIME") blinks, rotate the Select Wheel to
planned shooting time.
end of the strap to the other eyelet
move the highlight bar to "EXIT", and press it. The
the strap is not twisted.
Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
USING AC POWER
"RETURN".
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Adjust as shown in the illustration
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in
•The recorded format (S-VHS or
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Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.
the illustration).
VHS) is automatically detected
when playback begins.
NOTES:
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
NOTE:
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V
Tripod Mounting
To display the date and time in the camcorder's display
to 240 V.
● For other notes,
and on a connected TV, see "Date/Time Insert"
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pg. 27).
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the camera's mounting socket and stud
USING A CAR BATTERY
hole. Then tighten the screw.
Cassette adapter
•S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as
viewed on regular VHS VCRs.
shown in the illustration).
CAUTION:
NOTES:
● When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can also be
its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder. To
used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
V856U).
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the
respective instruction booklet.
and push the battery
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LCD
LCD
monitor on/
monitor on/
Viewfinder off
Viewfinder on
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S-VHS VCR
, making sure
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Regular VHS VCR
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