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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SZ5000 ENGLISH Super VHS INSTRUCTIONS Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals LYT0002-0A9A...
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Dear Customer, Warning on lithium battery Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS The battery used in this device may present a camcorder. Before use, please read the safety fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do information and precautions contained in the not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or...
CONTENTS MAJOR FEATURES GETTING STARTED Program Manager ( pg. 16 – 27) Power ..........4 Programme AE with Special Effects Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 6 pgs. 16, 17) Viewfinder Adjustment ......6 • Auto Mode Lock • Auto Mode Release Date/Time Setting ........
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has...
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Pressing “F” forwards the tape and displayed/re “1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”. the date FADE/WIPE LENS COVER indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec 1s 5s Erase protection Gear •The scene you’re aimed at appears on the...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has...
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1min c If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are LENS COVER indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has Serious malfunctioning...
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Pressing “F” forwards the tape and displayed/re “1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”. the date LENS COVER indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec 1s 5s...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has...
If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are LENS COVER indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed : 23.39 mm/sec...
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INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER mode is automatically engaged. •When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator...
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Pressing “F” forwards the tape and displayed/re “1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”. the date FADE/WIPE LENS COVER indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec 1s 5s Erase protection Gear •The scene you’re aimed at appears on the...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has...
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Pressing “F” forwards the tape and displayed/re “1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”. the date LENS COVER indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec 1s 5s...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has...
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If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE LENS COVER indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has...
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Pressing “F” forwards the tape and displayed/re “1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”. the date FADE/WIPE LENS COVER indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec 1s 5s Erase protection Gear •The scene you’re aimed at appears on the...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has...
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1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom SELECT MODE Zoom indicator it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
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1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom SELECT MODE Zoom indicator it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
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1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
SELECT MODE Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length ha it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. c Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand Serious malfunctioning increases the further you slide the...
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1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom SELECT MODE Zoom indicator it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
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1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has...
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1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom SELECT MODE Zoom indicator it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
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LENS COVER If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom SELECT MODE Zoom indicator it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
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1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom SELECT MODE Zoom indicator it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Serious malfunctioning viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
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1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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SELECT MODE Zoom indicator viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length ha it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. c Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand Serious malfunctioning increases the further you slide the...
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1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode R the Recording Start/Stop button SELECT MODE REMOVE BATTERY (when re it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. viewfinder is correct only if the co Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator c Accurate stabilization may not be p...
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If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE LENS COVER indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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Zoom indicator SELECT MODE it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. c Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand Serious malfunctioning increases the further you slide the...
46 mm While “ ” is displayed, press SET twice. a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an Fade/Wipe NOTES: A B C D E F G H I the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S- Sepia The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom SELECT MODE it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator...
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LENS COVER If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Tape speed connectors : 23.39 mm/sec...
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INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER •When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. viewfinder is correct only if the co Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator...
46 mm While “ ” is displayed, press SET twice. a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an Fade/Wipe A B C D E F G H I the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S-...
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INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER •When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. viewfinder is correct only if the co Serious malfunctioning Zoom indicator...
1min If you remove the power source from the camcorder while •The selected mode’s name and its indication are FADE/WIPE indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. Playback. This is normal. Erase protection Tape speed...
Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Zoom indicator SELECT MODE it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. viewfinder is correct only if the co Serious malfunctioning c Accurate stabilization may not be p...
46 mm While “ ” is displayed, press SET twice. a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an Fade/Wipe the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S- The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,...