JVC GR-SXM57 Instructions Manual

JVC GR-SXM57 Instructions Manual

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
EN
COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SX M 607
GR-SX M 57
GR-SX M 47
GR-SX 202
GR-SX 22
GR-FX M 37
GR-FX 12
IN STRU CTION S
Printed in Malaysia
EG
1000MKV
UN
PJ
*
*
VHS
PAL
625
S-VHS is compatible with
GR-SXM607/SXM57/SXM47/
SX202/SX22 only.
ENGLISH
CO N TEN TS
SAFETY PRECAUTIO NS
2 – 3
AUTO M ATIC DEM O NSTRATIO N
4
PRO VIDED ACCESSO RIES
4
GETTING STARTED
6 – 13
RECO RDING
14 – 29
..........................14
Basic Recording
Basic Features
........................... 16
Zooming, 5-Sec. Recording, Picture Stabilizer,
Quick Review , Video Light, Retake
Advanced Features
...................... 18
Snapshot, Night-Scope, Fade/ W ipe Effects,
Program AE w ith Special Effects,
Digital Effects, Using M enu For Detailed
Adjustment, Date/ Time Insert, Instant Titles,
Animation, Time-Lapse, Exposure Control,
Focusing, W hite Balance Adjustment,
M anual W hite Balance Operation
PLAYBACK
30 – 34
Basic Playback
........................... 30
..................................31
Features
...............................32
Connections
Using The Cassette Adapter
...........34
USING THE REM O TE CO NTRO L
UNIT
(GR-SXM 607/ SXM 57/
35 – 43
SX202 only)
Playback Zoom
..........................37
............. 37
Animation And Time-Lapse
.............................38
Insert Editing
Audio Dubbing
........................... 39
Random Assembly Editing
.............. 40
DETAILS
44 – 45
TRO UBLESHO O TING
46 – 47
INDEX
48 – 51
Controls, Connectors
And Indicators
......................... 48
................................ 50
Indications
CAUTIO NS
52 – 54
SPECIFICATIO NS
55
EN
LYT0671-001A

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH CO N TEN TS SAFETY PRECAUTIO NS 2 – 3 AUTO M ATIC DEM O NSTRATIO N COMPACT PRO VIDED ACCESSO RIES VHS CAMCORDER GETTING STARTED 6 – 13 RECO RDING 14 – 29 ......14 Basic Recording GR-SX M 607 Basic Features ......
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the J VC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. U sing This Instruction M anual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents on the cover. •...
  • Page 3 This camcorder is designed to be used with When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space used for playback with a television of a different on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or standard.
  • Page 4: Automatic Demonstration

    AUTOM ATIC DEM ON STRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when ”DEM O M O DE” is set to ”O N” (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to ” ” or ” ” . DEMO MODE Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
  • Page 5: H Ow To Attach The Core Filter

    H ow 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 Pow er H ook 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. CH ARGIN G TH E BATTERY PACK Push in.
  • Page 7: Using The Battery Pack

    U SIN G TH E BATTERY PACK ATTEN TIO N : Perform step 1 of “ CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ” Before detaching the power source, make pg. 6). sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a Approximate recording time (unit: min.) camcorder malfunction.
  • Page 8: Grip Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Separate the Velcro strip. Lever 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

    Date/ Time Settings M EN U W heel Set the Power Switch to “ ” . The power lamp comes on. Press M EN U . The Menu Screen appears. Rotate M EN U to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU ” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 10: Recording Format Setting

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Recording Format Setting M EN U W heel (GR-SXM 607/ SXM 57/ SXM 47/ SX202/ SX22 only) Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. N O TE: S-VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording mode is set to “...
  • Page 11 N OTES a bout S-VHS a nd S-VHS ET J VC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results. Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and playback. —...
  • Page 12: Recording Mode Setting

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Recording M ode Setting M EN U W heel Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ ” . The power lamp comes on. Press M EN U . The Menu Screen appears. Rotate M EN U to select “...
  • Page 13: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Loading/ Unloading A Cassette EJ ECT Switch Cassette holder Open the LCD monitor fully (models equipped with LCD monitor only). Slide EJ ECT 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.
  • Page 14: Shooting While Watching The View Finder

    RECORDING Basic Recording N O TE: 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) ●...
  • Page 15: Journalistic Shooting

    N O TES: ● 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 “ ”...
  • Page 16 RECORDING Basic Features Z oom ing: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “...
  • Page 17: Quick Review

    Video Light 5 Sec. Rec (5 -sec. Recording) (GR-SX M 6 0 7 / SX M 5 7 / SX M 4 7 / SX 2 0 2 / (GR-SX M 4 7 / SX 2 2 / FX M 3 7 / FX 1 2 only) SX 2 2 only ): To brighten the scene when natural To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick lighting is too dim.
  • Page 18 RECORDING Advanced Features Snapshot SN APSH O T Button (GR-SXM 607/ SXM 57/ SX202 only) (GR-SXM 607/ SXM 57/ SX202 only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. Set the Power Switch to “ ”...
  • Page 19 Fade/ Wipe Effects FAD E/ W IPE 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 FAD E/ W IPE repeatedly until the desired mode ’ s name and indication appear.
  • Page 20: Program Ae With Special Effects

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects P .AE Button Set the Power Switch to “ ” . 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.
  • Page 21 Digital Effects D IGIFECT Button Set the Power Switch to “ ” . Press D IGIFECT 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 22: Using M Enus For Detailed Adjustment

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using M enus 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 “ ” . M EN U W heel Press M EN U .
  • Page 23: System Menu

    Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more S.LX convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the (GR-SXM57/ picture becomes slightly coarse. SXM47/SX22/ FXM37/FX12 NORMAL...
  • Page 24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) SYSTEM M EN U (cont.) S-VHS Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( pg. 10). (S-VHS ET (GR-SXM607/ SXM57/SXM47/ SX202/SX22 Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( pg. 10). only) TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( pg.
  • Page 25: Date/ Time Insert

    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 M EN U . The Menu Screen appears. as well as to record them manually or automatically.
  • Page 26 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) N O TE: Animation 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

    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 M EN U W heel background is too bright.
  • Page 28: Auto Focus

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Focus detection zone AU TO FO CU S 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): •...
  • Page 29: White Balance Adjustment

    White Balance Adjustment M anual 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 Basic Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback Load a tape ( pg. 13). Set the Power Switch to “ ” . To start playback, press 4 / 6 . Stop ( ) Button • To stop playback, press 5 . • Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape Rewind ( ) Button during Stop mode.
  • Page 31: Playback Features

    PLAYBACK Features Tra ck ing: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen CO U N TER R/ M Button during playback. Factory-preset is Auto Tracking. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press TRACKIN G for approx. 2 seconds. “ MT” appears. 2) Rotate TRACKIN G so that the noise bars disappear. ●...
  • Page 32 PLAYBACK Connections Use the provided A/ V cable and S-Video cable. To TV or VCR To S-Video S-Video O utput To S-VID EO IN cable** W hite to W hite to Audio O utput AU D IO IN A/ V cable Yellow to W hen the S-Video Yellow to...
  • Page 33: Basic Connections

    Basic Connections Tape Dubbing Make sure all units are turned off. Following the illustration on pg. 32, connect the camcorder and the VCR. • Set “ VIDEO OUT ” of the camcorder according Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as to the system of the VCR you will be using shown in the illustration ( pg.
  • Page 34 PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (optional) 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 (optional) adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
  • Page 35: Using The Remote Control Unit

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-SXM607/SXM57/SX202 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. RM -V715U RM -V700U (optional) (provided) &...
  • Page 36: Installing The Battery

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) (GR-SXM607/SXM57/SX202 only) Installing The Batteries (RM -V715U, provided) The remote control uses two ” AAA (R03) ” size batteries. See “ General Battery Precautions ” pg. 52). Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated. Insert two ”...
  • Page 37: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Remote sensor To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback. N O TES: ● Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform this procedure. ● Make sure that the TBC mode is activated ( pg.
  • Page 38: Insert Editing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) (GR-SXM607/SXM57/SX202 only) Insert Editing CO U N TER 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 D isplay 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 [R.a.edit]

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) (GR-SXM607/SXM57/SX202 only) Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “ cuts ” for VCR (Recording deck) automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the RM-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote, pg.
  • Page 41: M Ake Co N N Ectio N S

    M AKE CO N N ECTIO N S N O TE: Set “ VIDEO OUT” of the camcorder according to the system of the VCR you will be using ( pg. 9). J VC VCR EQ UIPPED W ITH REM O TE PAUSE TERM INAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.
  • Page 42 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) (GR-SXM607/SXM57/SX202 only) SELECT SCEN ES Remote sensor Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor. Press PLAY , then press O N / O FF on the remote control. The R.A. Edit counter display appears. Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene you want, then press IN / O U T to register that point.
  • Page 43 AU TO M ATIC ED ITIN G TO VCR O riginal tape (camcorder) Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of IN OUT the scene you want to edit and press PAU SE . Point the remote control towards the VCR ’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR ’...
  • Page 44 DETAILS I T E M S N O T E S Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 ° and 35 ° C. Pow er 20 ° to 25 ° C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the pg.
  • Page 45 I T E M S N O T E S When the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the LCD Recording 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 J VC 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 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) O THER ● Set “ DISPLAY” to “ FULL” in SYSTEM MENU ( pg. 24). D uring recording, the indications do not appear. The tape will not eject. ● The battery pack is running low. ● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJ ECT Switch does not function.
  • Page 48 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 6 7 8 9 & Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 49 Controls Connectors Video Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] The connectors are located beneath the (GR-SXM607/SXM57/SXM47/ cover. SX202/SX22 only) ........ pg. 17 S-Video Output Connector [S] Stop Button [STOP] ......pg. 30 (GR-SXM607/SXM57/SXM47/ SX202/SX22 only) ........ pg. 32 • Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ..pg.
  • Page 50: Indications During Recording

    INDEX Indications Indications During Recording – & – – – – – – – – – – – – Tape Remaining Time ......pg. 45 Tape Length Indicator ......pg. 12 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end. Zoom Indicator Bar ......
  • Page 51: Indications During Playback

    Indications During Playback • : Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded. • w : Insert Editing Indicator ....pg. 38 Displayed during Insert Editing. TBC Indicator ........pg. 31 Playback Special Effect Indicator – (GR-SXM607/SXM57/SX202 only) ..pg. 31 –...
  • Page 52: Video Light

    CAUTIONS Video Light Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel-cadmium D AN GER: or nickel metal-hydride batteries. • The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not Before using the supplied battery pack touch it either while in operation or soon after or an optional battery pack, be sure to turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.
  • Page 53: Main Unit

    Cassettes Main Unit To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to 1. For safety, D O N O T . . . read the following cautions: ... open the camcorder ’ s chassis..disassemble or modify the unit. 1.
  • Page 54: Lcd Monitor

    CAUTIONS (cont.) LCD Monitor For Your Maintenance 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, 1. After U se D O N O T . . . Set the Power Switch to “ OFF ” to turn off the ... push it strongly or apply any shocks. camcorder.
  • Page 55: Specifications

    O ptiona l Accessories W eight : Approx. 910 g (GR-SXM607 only) • Battery Packs BN -V12U , BN -V20U , BN -V400U Approx. 900 g (GR-SXM57/ • Compact S-VH S ( ) Cassettes SE-C45/ 30 SXM47/FXM37 only) • Compact VH S ( ) Cassettes EC-60/ 45/ 30 Approx.
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