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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SX20
INSTRUCTIONS
Super VHS
625
ENGLISH
VHS
PAL
EN
LYT0293-001A

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  • Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SX20 INSTRUCTIONS Super VHS LYT0293-001A ENGLISH...

  • 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 ( •Notes appear after most subsections.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MAJOR FEATURES Programme AE with Special Effects pg. 18 – 19) • Electronic Fog Filter • ND Effect • Sepia • Twilight • Sports • Nega/Posi • 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter 5-Sec. Recording ( pg. 16) Menu Adjustment ( pg.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Marks CHARGE indicator REFRESH indicator REFRESH The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg- ing. Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings. To discharge the battery ..

  • Page 5: Using Ac Power

    The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. To DC IN jack...

  • Page 6: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

    Slot Battery holder GETTING STARTED Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.).

  • Page 7: Date/Time Settings

    MENU Button Power lamp Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH S TAPE AUTO RETURN DATE TIME DATE/TIME Menu YEAR 1999 MONTH 24-hour indication TIME 22 : 50 EXIT...

  • Page 8: Tape Length Setting

    MENU Button Select Dial Viewfinder Tape length indicator Display Menu Screen NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH S TAPE AUTO RETURN TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu EXIT NEXT M .

  • Page 9: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Cassette holder PUSH Button EJECT Switch Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS Recording Blank tape Camcorder S-VHS-C cassette VHS-C cassette Blank tape Camcorder Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open.

  • Page 10: Recording Format Setting

    MENU Button Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH S TAPE AUTO RETURN S TAPE S TAPE Setting Menu AUTO EXIT Menu Screen NEXT M .

  • Page 11: Grip Adjustment

    Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set “POWER” to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”) PAUSE Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever.

  • Page 12: Recording

    LENS COVER Open/Close Ring Power Switch EJECT Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lamp Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) Power Switch Position According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available: AUTO (Full Auto mode): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments.

  • Page 13: Viewfinder Indications

    Tape remaining time indicator 25MIN (Now calculating) Recording Start/Stop Button DISPLAY Button STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 60MIN NOTES: The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power 59MIN supply is attached.

  • Page 14: Basic Features

    Zoom in Display Zoom indicator bar Zoom level indicator Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom out Zoom.

  • Page 15: Quick Review

    FEATURE: PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Press “ Standby mode. Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal.
  • Page 16 5 SEC. REC Button P. STABILIZER Button Display PAUSE 5 Sec. Rec mode indicator Picture stabilizer indicator RECORDING FEATURE: PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: 1) Press P. STABILIZER “ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P.

  • Page 17: Advanced Features

    RECORDING Advanced Features [Ex.: Fader] Fade in Display After 2 sec. EFFECT MOSAIC EFFECT MOSAIC FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE (No indication) Power EFFECT Button Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Fade/Wipe 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 or when you enter Record–Standby mode.
  • Page 18 Display After 2 sec. P.AE : SEPIA P.AE : SEPIA SEPIA SPORTS ND : ND EFFECT FG : TWILIGHT S1/2000 NEGA/POSI (No indication) P.AE Button Power Switch RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P.AE.
  • Page 19 Display SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide ( for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. SPORTS Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.
  • Page 20 Select Dial Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE GAIN TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN DATE TIME DISP. DATE/TIME DISP. AUTO DATE Menu DATE TIME DATE&TIME EXIT FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE GAIN TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN 25. 12. 99 AUTO DATE 25 .

  • Page 21: Instant Titles

    Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE GAIN TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN TITLE TITLE Menu HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE GAIN...

  • Page 22: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

    Select Dial MENU Button Display (ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) Menu Screen 1 NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH RETURN Menu Screen 2 BACK REC. TIME INT.
  • Page 23 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial FOCUS AUTO MANU EXPOSURE AUTO MANU WIDE GAIN NORMAL Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles ( TITLE Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DATE/TIME DISP.
  • Page 24 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) Allows you to set the current date and time ( DATE/TIME TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( S TAPE AUTO This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse REC TIME recording ( This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (...

  • Page 25: Exposure Control

    Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE GAIN TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN EXPOSURE EXPOSURE Menu AUTO MANU EXIT Manual Exposure Screen Exposure control level counter To brighten the image – – To darken the image Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make...

  • Page 26: Auto Focus

    Focus detection zone RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing 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 27: Manual Focus

    Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE GAIN TITLE DATE TIME DISP. RETURN FOCUS FOCUS Menu AUTO MANU EXIT Manual Focus Screen MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg.

  • Page 28: White Balance Adjustment

    MENU Button Select Dial Display Menu Screen NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH S TAPE AUTO RETURN M.W.B. M.W.B. Menu AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN EXIT RECORDING White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting.
  • Page 29 White paper Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH S TAPE AUTO RETURN M.W.B. M.W.B. Menu AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN EXIT Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO.
  • Page 30 MENU Button Select Dial Recording Start/Stop Button Display Menu Screen 1 NEXT M . W . B . AUTO D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH RETURN Menu Screen 2 BACK REC. TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE RETURN INT.
  • Page 31 Animation You can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

  • Page 32: Playback 32

    REW (2) Button FF (3) Button PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button STOP (5) Button EJECT Switch Power lamp Power Switch Battery pack remaining power indicator Tape counter S ET M 1 : 23 : 45 TAPE END VOLUNE Viewfinder indications LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out.

  • Page 33: Features

    “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears. NOTES: When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is displayed. Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

  • Page 34: Still Playback

    REW (2) Button FF (3) Button PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button STOP (5) Button COUNTER R/M Button Power Switch FEATURE: PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback.

  • Page 35: Using The Cassette Adapter

    PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Compartment door Sliding latch Compact video cassette Recording safety hole Cassette Adapter 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 36: Connections

    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 a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable. Yellow to Video Output White to Audio...
  • Page 37 Basic Connections CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration ( If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not .

  • Page 38: Using The Remote Control Unit

    Lock hole RM-V700U (optional) Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “CAMERA”, “AUTO” or “PRO.”. PAUSE IN Connector Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal. transmitting window MBR SET Button INT. TIME Button Self-Timer/Time-Lapse ( REC TIME Button Animation/Time-Lapse ( FF Button Retake (forward) ( REW Button...

  • Page 39: Self-Timer, Animation And Time-Lapse

    Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

  • Page 40: Random Assemble Editing

    VCR CTL BUTTONS VCR BRAND NAME (A) (B) 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. SANYO NOTES: SELECO, SHARP SONY...

  • Page 41: Make Connections

    CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE Open the PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH cover. R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
  • Page 42 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote sensor Power Switch PLAY IN/OUT RM-V700U (optional) 0 : 00 : 25 - - : - - : - - COUNTER 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 00 : 00 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 01 : 05 0 : 03 : 18 0 : 03 : 31...
  • Page 43 Original tape (camcorder) IN OUT Edited tape (VCR) MENU/DISPLAY Button PAUSE (6) Button STOP (5) Button REW (2) Button Recording Start/Stop Button Remote Sensor RM-V700U (optional) AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.

  • Page 44: Insert Editing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Power Switch REW (2) Button FF (3) Button PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button STOP (5) Button COUNTER R/M Button Display M 0 : 12 : 34 Remote sensor START/STOP PLAY RM-V700U (optional) Insert Editing 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.

  • Page 45: Audio Dubbing

    Display Audio dubbing M 0 : 05 : 20 indicator Remote sensor Microphone A. DUB STOP PLAY PAUSE RM-V700U (optional) Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg.

  • Page 46: 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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery;...
  • Page 47 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 scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus ( pg.

  • Page 48: Index

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 3 4 5 & y...

  • Page 49: Other Parts

    Tripod Mounting Socket ... are located beneath the Random Assemble Editing ( such as a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal. Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.

  • Page 50: Indications

    In such a case, use the optional pg. 21 Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems pg. 20 still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. INDEX & ”. When the power is — does not necessarily mean that the battery pg.

  • Page 51: Cautions

    CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions •When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one. •Use only the following battery: C-P6U or C-P7U ... R6 (AA) size Please make note of the following rules for battery use.
  • Page 52 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance 1. After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    • Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U • Remote Control Unit RM-V700U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 56 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0299AYV...

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