Page 1: Table Of Contents
Connections And Tape Dubbing ..32 GR-SXM27EA Using The Cassette Adapter ... 34 USING THE REMOTE GR-SX22EA CONTROL UNIT 35 – 43 (GR-SXM470A only) Playback Zoom ......37 Insert Editing ......38 Audio Dubbing ......39 Random Assemble Editing ....40 DETAILS 44 – 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 46 –...
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover.
Page 3 However, live recording and LCD monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord.
Page 4: Automatic Demonstration
(for provided A/V Cable and AC Adapter, GR-FXM270A/FXM170A/FXM17A/ • AA (R6) Battery FX220A/FX120A/FX12A only) (for Cassette Adapter, • Core Filter x 4 GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/ (for provided A/V Cable, S-Video Cable FXM170A/FX220A/FX120A/ and AC Adapter, GR-SXM470A/ SXM27EA/SX22EA only) • Shoulder Strap SXM27EA/SX22EA only)
Page 5 How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filter to the provided A/V Cable, S-Video Cable and AC Adapter. The Core Filter reduces interference. Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter. 5 cm Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx.
Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Power Hook on. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Push in. Make sure the battery pack is attached to the camcorder.
Page 7 (210) (190) discharged. When using models equipped with LCD monitor When using GR-FX220A/FX120A/FX12A/SX22EA ( ) : when the video light is on (GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/ FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only) NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
Page 8 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Separate the Velcro strip. Recording Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the Start/Stop Button grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever.
Page 9 Date/Time Settings MENU Wheel Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp comes on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Rotate MENU to select “...
Page 10 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Recording Format Setting MENU Wheel (GR-SXM470A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only) Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. NOTE: S-VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording mode is set to “LP”.
Page 11: Recording
Super VHS VCR. — Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs. Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR.
Page 12 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Recording Mode Setting MENU Wheel Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp comes on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU.
Page 13: Eject Switch
Loading/Unloading A Cassette EJECT Switch Cassette holder Open the LCD monitor fully (models equipped with LCD monitor only). Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place.
Page 14: Basic Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 13) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 12) ● Tape Length Setting ( pg.
Page 15 NOTES: ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and then back to “ ” or “ ” to turn the camcorder on again. ●...
Page 16: Basic Features
FX12A only) “OFF” in SYSTEM MENU ( pg. 23). Power Zoom Lever ● Digital zoom cannot be used when the “VIDEO ECHO” mode ( pg. 21) is activated (GR-SXM470A/ P. STABILIZER FXM270A/FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only). Button Picture Stabiliser: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
Page 17 When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects. Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
Page 18: Advanced Features
RECORDING Advanced Features Snapshot SNAPSHOT Button (GR-SXM470A/ FXM270A/FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only) (GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. Press SNAPSHOT.
Page 19 Fade/Wipe Effects FADE/WIPE Button These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end. Set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press FADE/WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear.
Page 20: Program Ae With Special Effects
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-camera ● This function cannot be activated during distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing Night-Scope ( pg. 18) (GR-SXM470A/ pg. 28). FXM270A/FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only). ● The “FOG” mode cannot be used when the S1/2000 “VIDEO ECHO”...
Page 21 (GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/FX220A/SXM27EA/ SX22EA only). Doubles the width of the picture horizontally. ● This function cannot be activated during Night-Scope ( pg. 18) (GR-SXM470A/ CLASSIC FILM* FXM270A/FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only). Makes your footage look like a classic movie by ● Picture Stabiliser ( pg. 16) cannot be shooting in black and white, with a strobing effect, and activated during the “CLASSIC FILM”,...
Page 22: Menu Wheel
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. Set the Power Switch to “ ”. MENU Wheel Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Power Switch Rotate MENU to select the desired function.
Page 23 18) is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode, the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. * GR-SXM27EA/SX22EA only. ** GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/FXM170A/FXM17A/FX220A/FX120A/FX12A only. : Factory-preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
Page 24: Lcd Monitor Only)
Advanced Features (cont.) SYSTEM MENU (cont.) Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( pg. 10). S-VHS* (S-VHS ET*) (GR-SXM470A/ SXM27EA/ Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( pg. 10). SX22EA only) TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( pg.
Page 25 Date/Time Insert Set the Power Switch to “ ”. Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected colour monitor, Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. as well as to record them manually or automatically.
Page 26 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Animation NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, sure that: of the same object for a brief period of time. ● The Power Switch is set to “ ”.
Page 27 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override it and make the adjustment manually. Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the MENU Wheel background is too bright.
Page 28 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Focus detection zone AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
Page 29: Manual White Balance Operation
White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under reproduction under various lighting. If the white various types of lighting. balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance reproduced.
Page 30: Playback
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. ● Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback. ● If TBC ( pg. 31) is engaged, noise bars will not appear. This mode is called Fine Still (GR-SXM470A/ FXM270A/FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only). Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.
Page 31: Features
Playback Special Effects (CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA, STROBE and VIDEO ECHO, pg. 21) (GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/ FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only) Allows you to add creative effects to the playback image. 1) Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking. 2) Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear.
Page 32: Connections And Tape Dubbing
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors (GR-SXM470A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only) Use the provided A/V cable and S-Video cable. To TV or VCR...
Page 33 VCR and camcorder when connect the camcorder and the VCR using the finished. provided S-Video cable. This can improve the dubbed picture quality (GR-SXM470A/SXM27EA/ SX22EA only). ● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “...
Page 34: Using The Cassette Adapter
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (provided with GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/FXM170A/FX220A/ FX120A/SXM27EA/SX22EA only) Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
Page 35: Using The Remote Control Unit (Gr-Sxm470A Only)
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-SXM470A only) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. & Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power With the camcorder’s Power...
Page 36 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) (GR-SXM470A only) Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 52). Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated. Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the correct direction.
Page 37: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Remote sensor To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback. NOTES: ● Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure. ● Make sure that the TBC mode is activated ( pg. 31). Press PLAY to find the scene of interest.
Page 38: Insert Editing
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) (GR-SXM470A only) Insert Editing COUNTER R/M Button You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged.
Page 39: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing Display Audio dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape. M – 0 : 0 5 : indicator The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the sound from the built-in microphone. Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg.
Page 40: Random Assemble Editing
NAME (A) (B) Editing. AKAI PHILIPS IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON NOTES: ● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
Page 41 MAKE CONNECTIONS JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR J terminal Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT...
Page 42 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) (GR-SXM470A only) SELECT SCENES Remote sensor Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4), then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The R.A. Edit counter display appears. Press REW (2) or FF (3) to locate the beginning of the scene you want, then press EDIT IN/OUT to register that point.
Page 43 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Original tape (camcorder) Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of IN OUT the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
Page 44: Details
Detach the battery from the camcorder. • The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock Date/Time battery runs out. Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement, Settings or set the date/time as necessary before you start shooting. pg. 9)
Page 45 I T E M S N O T E S Recording When the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD pg. 14, 15) monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power (models equipped with LCD monitor only).
Page 46: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.);...
Page 47 An error number (i.e. E03) appears. source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer. ● The dioptre needs to be adjusted ( The image is out of focus.
Page 48: Index
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 6 7 8 9 &...
Page 49: Power Switch [ , Off, , ]
• It is used to connect the camcorder to a device •Counter Reset/Memory Button such as a personal computer. [COUNTER R/M] ......pg. 31 For further details consult your nearest JVC Program AE Button [P. AE] ....pg. 20 dealer. Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] ..
Page 50: Indications
P.AE, Bright Level Indicator (models then only the indicator remains at equipped with LCD monitor only) ..pg. 14 •Night-Scope Indicator (GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/FX220A/ Instant Title Display ......pg. 25 SXM27EA/SX22EA only) ....pg. 18 Date/Time Display .......
Page 51 (battery, UNIT IN etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the SAFEGUARD MODE camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY...
Page 52: Cautions
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . • It is recommended that you consult your nearest ... do not subject to unnecessary shock. JVC dealer for replacing the video light..avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.
Page 53 Cassettes Main Unit To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . read the following cautions: ... open the camcorder’s chassis..disassemble or modify the unit. 1. During use ..
Page 54 Remove dust using a blower brush. RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise. immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. NOTES: ● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
Page 55: Specifications
(W x H x D) (GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/ FXM170A/FXM17A/SXM27EA Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please only) consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories 200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm and their availability. (GR-FX220A/FX120A/FX12A/ SX22EA only)

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