Date/Time Settings; Loading/Unloading A Cassette - JVC GR-SX22 User Manual

MENU Wheel
ATTENTION:
Cassette holder
Before detaching the power source, make
JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results.
sure that the camcorder's power is turned
Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it
off. Failure to do so can result in a
enables higher-quality recording and playback.
camcorder malfunction.
— 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
Charge marker
recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.
A charge marker is provided on
If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording, the playback picture will be
the battery pack to help you
blurred at the switching point.
Power Switch
remember whether it has been
charged or not. Two colours are
It is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
Close Button
provided (red and black)—you
Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on
choose which one means
Display
a Super VHS VCR.
charged and which means
discharged.
— Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs.
EJECT Switch
Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR.
Cassette holder
S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.
To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.
If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a cleaning cassette.
Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS
Close Button
Recording
Blank tape Camcorder
S-VHS-C
cassette
Erase Protection tab
To AC outlet
VHS-C
cassette
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EJECT Switch
NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET
Menu Screen
Recorded tape
DATE/TIME Menu
Turn to take
S-VHS
up slack.
24-hour recordings
indication
Gear
To DC IN
connector
VHS
AC Adapter
recordings

Date/Time Settings

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

USING THE BATTERY PACK
Perform step 1 of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK"
( pg. 6).
1 1
Open the LCD monitor fully (models equipped with Set the Power Switch to "
comes on. LCD monitor only).
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
2 2
Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Viewfinder on
use force to open.
Battery pack
1
3 3
Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make Rotate MENU to select " TO SYSTEM MENU" and
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sure the label is facing outward. press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Rotate MENU to
(optional) (50)
select " NEXT" and press it to display the next page.
4
Press the Close button to close the cassette holder
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4
(optional) until it locks into place. Rotate MENU to select "DATE/TIME" and press it. (50)
The DATE/TIME Menu appears.
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5
Close the LCD monitor (models equipped with LCD
(85)
5
To set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME" (hour/ monitor only).
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minute), rotate MENU to select the desired item, and
(optional) (205)
press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate
NOTES:
MENU until the correct setting appears and then
1
Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still
When using models equipped with LCD monitor
press it. The setting stops blinking.
2
When using GR-SX22/FX12
open may cause damage to the LCD monitor
( ) : when the video light is on
(models equipped with LCD monitor only).
6
When none of these settings ("YEAR", "MONTH",
(GR-SXM47/SX22 only)
The cassette holder can't be opened unless a power
"DAY", "TIME") blinks, rotate MENU to select "EXIT",
supply is attached.
and press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the
NOTES:
Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
highlight bar on " RETURN".
Recording time is reduced significantly under the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
following conditions:
7 cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
Press MENU to close the Menu Screen.
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
slack.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly (models equipped
Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that
with LCD monitor only).
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes
Before extended use, it is recommended that you
NOTE:
have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
To display the date and time in the camcorder's display and
the hole with adhesive tape.
planned shooting time.
on a connected TV, see "Date/Time Insert" (
The cassette holder cannot be opened while the
Playback
camcorder is in the record mode.
Cassette adapter
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).
NOTES:
•The recorded format (S-VHS or
VHS) is automatically detected
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
when playback begins.
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
S-VHS ET
For other notes,
recordings
•S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be
viewed on regular VHS VCRs.
For other notes,
". The power lamp
LCD monitor on
2
100
(50)
100
(50)
165
(90)
385
(210)
S-VHS VCR
pg. 35.
Regular VHS VCR
pg. 35
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1
80
(45)
80
(45)
135
(75)
315
(190)
pg. 25).