Main Unit; Warning Indications - JVC GR-SX22 User Manual

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Indications During Playback
Controls How To Attach The Core Filter
Cassettes
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CAUTIONS:
SYMPTOM
AC Adapter ............................................. pg. 5, 6, 7
Attach the provided Core Filter to the provided A/V Cable, S-Video Cable and AC Adapter.
This camcorder is designed to be used with
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Video Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]
Animation Recording .................................... pg. 26
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
OTHER
The Core Filter reduces interference.
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
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(GR-SXM47/SX22 only) .......................
Power
Auto Date Record ......................................... pg. 25
read the following cautions:
used for playback with a television of a different
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Stop Button [STOP] ..............................
( pg. 6)
Auto Focus .................................................... pg. 28
1. During use . . . standard. However, live recording and LCD
During recording, the indications do
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monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible
Auto Shut Off .......................................... pg. 15, 30
not appear.
3 ... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or
• Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] .....
anywhere.
VHS-C mark.
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• Quick Review Button [
T B C
Use the JVC BN-V11U**/V12U/V20U/V400U
The tape will not eject.
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
• Rewind Button [R] .............................
Battery Pack .......................................... pg. 6, 7, 38
battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply
automatically erases the previously recorded
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Brighten The Image ....................................... pg. 27 Play/Pause Button ................................
power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use
video and audio signals.
the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power
Brighten The LCD Monitor ............................ pg. 14
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• Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ....
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
Cord.
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Some functions are not available.
• Fast-Forward Button [F] .....................
when inserting.
(An appropriate conversion adapter may be
Cassette Adapter ........................................... pg. 34 6
... do not load and unload the cassette necessary to accommodate different designs of
•Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ........
Stopper
AC outlets in different countries.)
Charge Marker ................................................ pg. 7
•Counter Reset/Memory Button repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at
* Models equipped with LCD monitor only.
Charging The Battery Pack .............................. pg. 6 [COUNTER R/M] .............................. all. This slackens the tape and can result in
Vertical white lines appear when
**GR-FXM37/FX12 only. damage.
Clean The Camcorder ................................... pg. 40
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Program AE Button [P. AE] ....................
shooting a very bright object.
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
Connection To A VCR/TV ............................. pg. 32
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V O LUME
Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] ..........
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
Contents ................................................ cover page
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REFRESH Button ....................................
2. Store cassettes . . . Counter Memory ........................................... pg. 31
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in
the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. ... away from heaters or other heat sources.
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D EJECT Switch .......................................
... out of direct sunlight.
Date/Time
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Close Button ........................................
Darken The Image ........................................ pg. 27
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
... where they won't be subject to unnecessary
Settings
Darken The LCD Monitor ............................. pg. 14
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•MENU Wheel [–, +] ..........................
shock or vibration.
Date/Time Display ........................................ pg. 25
( pg. 9)
•BRIGHT Wheel [–, +]
... where they won't be exposed to strong
Date/Time Settings .......................................... pg. 9
(models equipped with
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
Demonstration Mode ................................ pg. 4, 24 Coloured bright spots appear all over
LCD monitor only) ......................
motors, transformers or magnets).

Warning Indications

Recording
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
Digital Effects ................................................ pg. 21
•TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ...................
... vertically, in their original cases.
SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE
Digital Zoom .......................................... pg. 16, 23
( pg. 14, 15)
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5-Second Recording Button
Diopter Adjustment ......................................... pg. 8 With the provided AC Adapter, attach Core Filters to both ends of the cable as shown below.
Indications
[5 SEC. REC] .......................................
USE OF EQUIPMENT
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• Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ..................
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Electronic Fog Filter Mode ............................ pg. 20
• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
The indicators and the picture colour
Erase Protection ............................................ pg. 13
(models equipped with
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
on the LCD monitor are not clear.
Exposure Control .......................................... pg. 27
LCD monitor only) ............................
DO
read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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• Picture Stabiliser Button
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and
DO
ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
[P. STABILIZER] .................................
Fade-In/Out .................................................. pg. 19
the lens have become dirty
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] .....
Fast-Forward Tape ......................................... pg. 30
(ex. fingerprints).
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
^ 5-Second Recording Mode ............................ pg. 17
Power Switch
DO
consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.
[ , OFF, ,
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DO
be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
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Recording Start/Stop Button ..................
Grip Adjustment .............................................. pg. 8
DON'T
continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in
TAPE END
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any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
How To Attach The Lens Cap Battery Release Switch
LENS CAP
DON'T [BATTERY RELEASE] ..............................
remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
High Speed Shutter Mode ............................. pg. 20
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
The image is out of focus.
DON'T
( leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for
I Dioptre Adjustment Control ...................
unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make
Instant Titles .................................................. pg. 25 CONDENSATION
sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or
OPERATION PAUSED
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handicapped people.
PLEASE WAIT
The date and time displays
DON'T
use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road
JLIP ID NO. ................................................... pg. 24
TBC
disappear.
safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
Journalistic Shooting ..................................... pg. 15
(Time Base
DON'T
listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
L HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED
DON'T Corrector)
obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will
LCD monitor/Viewfinder, Indications ...... pg. 44, 45
USE CLEANING
cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
pg. 31)
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The wrong date and time are
CASSETTE
Load A Tape .................................................. pg. 13
DON'T
use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the
displayed/recorded.
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manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
E01— E06
DON'T Manual Focus ............................................... pg. 28
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allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
SAFEGUARD MODE
Menu Screen ......................................... pg. 22 – 24
ABOVE ALL Even though the lens cap is detached,
REMOVE AND
Monotone Mode ........................................... pg. 21 the "LENS CAP" warning indicator
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case
REATTACH BATTERY
( — this could result in a fatal electrical shock; pg. 45) blinks.
Mosaic Mode ................................................ pg. 21
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C
to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is
too cold, charging may be incomplete.
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Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
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5 cm
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Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of
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the battery pack.
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a
radio.
Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm
during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
The following operation stops charging or discharging:
• Set the Power Switch to "
• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
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– – – – – – – – –
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• Unplug the AC Adapter's power cord from the AC outlet.
• Detach the battery from the camcorder.
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The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery runs
out. Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the date/time
as necessary before you start shooting.
pg. 14, 30
When the Power Switch is set to "
opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on
and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power (models
equipped with LCD monitor only).
Displays the battery remaining power.
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
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Remaining power level: high. It does not necessarily
There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens.
mean that the battery pack is fully charged.
Do not use force.
Remaining power level: exhausted
The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator
of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
power warning).
The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
has been selected (
Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position
] ...................... "TAPE END" appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off pg. 14, 30
that allows recording.
automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes.
Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.
"TAPE END" also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end
is loaded.
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.
If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode
These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs. In this case,
has continued for over 5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.
all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Remove the tape, turn the
While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker (models equipped
unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to
clear, and turn it on again. with LCD monitor only).
The "TBC" indicator turns green (grey with a camcorder equipped with a
These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads
during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the warning remains
black/white viewfinder) while TBC is working.
after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search.
The "TBC" indicator turns white while TBC is not operative.
It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working.
The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. If an
error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off, remove the power supply (battery,
The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at
etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the
the edit-in/-out points or when normal playback resumes after still playback
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
or shuttle search.
If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on, turn off TBC.
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Connectors : Cassette Indicator

Main Unit

N O T E S
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
Displayed when a tape is loaded.
ND Effect Mode ............................................ pg. 20
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
The connectors
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Nega/Posi Mode ........................................... pg. 21 TBC Indicator ......................................
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on
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pg. 18 cover.
both sides, on top and at the rear). ... open the camcorder's chassis.
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Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)
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pg. 30 S-Video Output Connector [S]
... disassemble or modify the unit.
Set "DISPLAY" to "FULL" in SYSTEM MENU (
(GR-SXM47/SX22 only) ........................
Picture Stabiliser ........................................... pg. 16
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(GR-SXM47/SX22 only) ........................
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
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pg. 17
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper,
Power Switch Position .................................. pg. 14
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Tape Counter .......................................
Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
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pg. 17 or cloth etc. heat may not be able to get out.) Audio Output Connector [A] ................
Program AE With Special Effects ................... pg. 20
Filter.
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Tape Running Indicator
use.
The battery pack is running low.
pg. 30
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Provided Accessories ...................................... pg. 4 Video Output Connector [V] ................
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
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If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving
pg. 30 should be placed on the apparatus.
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J Terminal/Edit Connector
Switch does not function. 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
to enter the unit.
approx. 5 cm of cable between the cable plug
pg. 17 [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)/EDIT] 2 : Rewind/Shuttle Search
Quick Review ............................................... pg. 17 ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
When discarding batteries, environmental problems
and the Core Filter. Wind the cable around the
The Power Switch is set to "
pg. 30 • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device
must be considered and local rules or laws 6 : Pause
power supply while the power is on.
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outside of the Core Filter as shown in the
Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible
governing the disposal of these batteries must be
such as a personal computer.
... leave the battery pack attached when the
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pg. 19 Tracking Indicator ................................
illustration.
Recording Format ......................................... pg. 10
to use. followed strictly.
For further details consult your nearest JVC
camcorder is not in use.
•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
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Record-Standby ............................................ pg. 14 • BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator
dealer.
pg. 31 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
Retake ........................................................... pg. 17 NOTE: (models equipped with
This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
• JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR
splashing.
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... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
pg. 20
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the LCD monitor only) ............................
Rewind The Tape .......................................... pg. 30 Take care not to damage the cable.
is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
camcorder.
+ Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places • VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator
– 3
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pg. 21
J terminal.
Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.
a cooking stove.
with water.
(models equipped with
Self-Recording .............................................. pg. 15
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pg. 6
Connect the end of the cable with the Core DC IN Connector ...............................
Also do not place any containers filled with water or
... in places subject to excessive shock or
Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of
LCD monitor only) ............................
Sepia Mode ................................................... pg. 21
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower Filter to the camcorder.
the camcorder. vibration.
pg. 13
Indicators
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
Shoulder Strap Attachment .............................. pg. 8
... near a television set.
pg. 13
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
Shuttle Search ............................................... pg. 30
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
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CHARGE Lamp ......................................
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
pg. 22
hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power
Specifications ................................................ pg. 46
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
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Switch to "OFF", and let the unit cool down. •Power Lamp .....................................
Sports Mode .................................................. pg. 20 etc.).
•REFRESH Lamp ...................................
Still Playback ................................................ pg. 30 ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
Stretch Mode ................................................ pg. 21
Other Parts
precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots
pg. 31
Super VHS Expansion Technology ................. pg. 10
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the
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LCD Monitor (models equipped with
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are not
Function
pg. 17
... in places where humidity is extremely low
LCD monitor only) .........................
recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the
Tape Counter ................................................ pg. 31
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
pg. 16 unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)
i Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 32, 33
Shoulder Strap Eyelets ............................
... in direct sunlight.
5 cm
Tape Length Setting ....................................... pg. 12
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Eyepiece
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD
... in a closed car in summer.
Tele Macro .................................................... pg. 24
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monitor is pressed.
Battery Pack Mount ............................... ... near a heater.
pg. 30
Time Base Corrector ..................................... pg. 31
... in dusty places such as a beach.
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Viewfinder .............................................
Time-Lapse Shooting ..................................... pg. 26
Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
pg. 16
Tracking ........................................................ pg. 31
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Speaker (models equipped with
semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain
... allow it to become wet.
pg. 31
Tripod Mounting ............................................. pg. 8
LCD monitor only) ...............................
and it won't come out easily.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
pg. 12).
Twilight Mode ............................................... pg. 20
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Camera sensor
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
Turn the camcorder's power off, then disconnect the power
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Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
transportation.
source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again.
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
pg. 14
Unload A Tape .............................................. pg. 13
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult
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Grip Strap ..............................................
objects for long periods.
your nearest JVC dealer.
pg. 6 ... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
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Video Light ................................................... pg. 18
Microphone
The dioptre needs to be adjusted ( ... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................... pg. 8
pg. 8
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Video Light (GR-SXM47/SX22 only) .....
The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with
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Auto Focus ( Tripod Mounting Socket ......................... pg. 28).
both hands or use the grip.
White Balance Adjustment ............................ pg. 29
... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
Wide Mode ................................................... pg. 23
If you remove the power source from the camcorder while
strap.
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make
Wipe-In/Out .................................................. pg. 19
sure to turn the camcorder's power off before disconnecting
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the power source.
Zooming ....................................................... pg. 16
If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (
date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure
that Date/Time setting is carried out.
The "LENS CAP" warning indicator may blink when the
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of whether the
lens cap is attached or detached.
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to are located beneath the
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5 cm
blinks (battery
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