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JVC GR-SXM867UM Instructions Manual

JVC GR-SXM867UM Instructions Manual

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COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SX867UM
INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
Basic Recording .......................... 16
Basic Features ........................... 18
Advanced Features ...................... 21
Basic Playback ........................... 31
Features .................................. 32
Connections ............................... 34
Animation And Time-Lapse ............. 37
Insert Editing ............................. 38
Audio Dubbing ........................... 39
Indications ................................ 44
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH COMPACT CONTENTS VHS CAMCORDER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE GR-SX867UM MAJOR FEATURES PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED 8 – 15 RECORDING 16 – 30 Basic Recording ......16 Basic Features ......18 Advanced Features ...... 21 PLAYBACK 31 –...

  • 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 This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT PRODUCT ANTENNA INSTALLATION IN- STRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to But improper use can result in potential electrical the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is shock or fire hazards.
  • Page 5 SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a •Do not place this product on an unstable cart, marked change in performance and you are unable stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing to restore normal operation by following the detailed serious injury to a child or adult, and serious procedure in its operating instructions, do not...

  • Page 6: Quick Operation Guide

    QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Hook on. Push in. EJECT Switch PUSH Button BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place Insert a video cassette.

  • Page 7: Major Features

    MAJOR FEATURES PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Integrated Auto Light ( pg. 20) Program AE with Special Effects ( pg. 22) Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Twilight Sports Nega/Posi 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter •AC Power Adapter/ •Remote Charger AA-V16U Control Unit RM-V715U Super VHS-ET ( pg.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Power Battery pack BN-V11U, BN-V12U or BN-V20U This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you Marks choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. To AC outlet CHARGE CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK indicator Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
  • Page 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook on. Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place Push in. •If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack ..
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal Slot This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder.
  • Page 11 Date/Time Settings Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp comes on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Select Wheel Menu Screen 2.
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/ EP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times the recording time.
  • Page 13 Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU. If a VHS cassette is loaded ..

  • Page 14: Recording

    SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is not available. — 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 15 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. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”...

  • Page 16: Basic Recording

    RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: LENS COVER Open/Close Ring You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 8) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 12) ● Load A Cassette ( pg.
  • Page 17 NOTES: ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

  • Page 18: Basic Features

    RECORDING Basic Features Zooming FEATURE: Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 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 (W: Wide angle) Zoom.
  • Page 19 5 SEC. REC Button Quick Review FEATURE: PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: RETAKE (2/3) 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or Button “PRO.”). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. Tape is rewound for approx.
  • Page 20 22) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. It is recommended that you consult your • While the “Twilight” mode ( pg. 22) is engaged, nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video the light will not activate. light. Downloaded from:...
  • Page 21 RECORDING Advanced Features Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or EFFECT wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Button Record–Standby mode. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear.
  • Page 22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. P.AE Button Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear. They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The mode is activated.
  • Page 23 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 “PRO.”. Menu access depends on the function you select. If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen Select Wheel Available Using The Select Wheel”...
  • Page 24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel Refer to “Focusing” ( pg. 29). FOCUS Refer to “Exposure Control” ( pg. 28). EXPOSURE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” M.W.B. pg.
  • Page 25 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( pg. 13). S-VHS* (S-VHS ET*) Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( pg. 13). Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( pg.
  • Page 26 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Insert Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected color monitor, as Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen. well as to record them manually or automatically.
  • Page 27 Animation NOTES: 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 “PRO.”. ● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby Press MENU.
  • Page 28 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 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 background is too bright.
  • Page 29 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. •When illumination is low.* •When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright- NOTES:...
  • Page 30 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of color 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 31: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback Load a tape ( pg. 10). Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback, press 4/6. •To stop playback, press 5. •Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: ● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode.

  • Page 32: Features

    PLAYBACK Features Tracking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen P.STABILIZER Button during playback. Factory-preset is Auto Tracking. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. “MT” appears. 2) Press P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until EFFECT Button the noise bars disappear.

  • Page 33: Using The Cassette Adapter

    PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) 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 34 PLAYBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making 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 To Audio Audio cable Output To AUDIO IN (optional)
  • Page 35 Basic Connections Tape Dubbing Make sure all units are turned off. Following the illustration on pg. 34, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, shown in the illustration ( pg.

  • Page 36: Using The Remote Control Unit

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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. Installing The Batteries RM-V715U (provided) The remote control uses two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries.

  • Page 37: Animation And Time-Lapse

    Animation and Time-Lapse FEATURE: Interval time PURPOSE: indicator The remote control lets you set/release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen. Recording time OPERATION: indicator Animation 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 27 Remote sensor (“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote control.

  • Page 38: Insert Editing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 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. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform this procedure.

  • Page 39: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing Display Audio dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape M – 0 : 0 5 : indicator (normal audio only). The sound is recorded from the built- in microphone. Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg.

  • Page 40: 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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery;...
  • Page 41 ● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power 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 image is out of focus. ● The diopter needs to be adjusted ( pg.

  • Page 42: Index

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators & Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 43 •It is used to connect the camcorder to a device •Time Base Corrector Button ....pg. 32 such as a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC Program AE Button [P.AE] ..... pg. 22 dealer. Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ....

  • Page 44: Indications

    INDEX Indications Indications During Recording – – & Tape Remaining Time ......pg. 17 Tape Length Indicator ......pg. 12 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end. Zoom Indicator Bar ......pg. 18 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ..pg.
  • Page 45 (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 Downloaded from:...

  • Page 46: Cautions

    American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a Battery Packs “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC The battery packs are nickel- dealer. cadmium or nickel metal-hydride Plug adapter batteries.
  • Page 47 If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit ... leave the battery pack attached when the immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. camcorder is not in use. 2. Avoid using the unit . . .

  • Page 48: Terms

    TERMS AC Power Adapter/Charger ......pg. 8, 9 Electronic Fog Filter Mode ......pg. 22 Animation Recording ......pg. 27, 37 Erase Protection ..........pg. 10 Audio Dubbing ..........pg. 39 Exposure Control .......... pg. 28 Auto Date Record ......... pg. 26 Auto Focus ............
  • Page 49 ND Effect Mode ..........pg. 22 Tape Counter .......... pg. 32, 38 Nega/Posi Mode ........... pg. 22 Tape Dubbing ......... pg. 34, 35 Tape Length Setting ........pg. 12 Tele Macro ............ pg. 24 Picture Stabilizer ........... pg. 18 Time Base Corrector ........pg. 32 Power Switch Position ........

  • Page 50: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE After Use LENS COVER Open/Close Ring Turn off the camcorder. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder. Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. BATTERY RELEASE Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close Set to “OFF”.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.55" color LCD Some accessories are not available in some areas. White balance Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment on accessories and their availability. Connectors JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head...
  • Page 52 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0100MKV Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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