JVC GR-SXM745 Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM745
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
"PRECAUTIONS" (
Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON"
(factory-preset).
• Available when the Power Switch
• Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation
is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
• "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off.
• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch
while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode's Setting Menu (so you will not
have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel
NOTES:
• When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.
• If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration
activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

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  • Page 1: Automatic Demonstration

    1101MKV Serial No. COPYRIGHT© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read “PRECAUTIONS” ( pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product. AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”...
  • Page 2: Provided Accessories

    PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Adapter • Cassette Adapter C-P7U AP-V12U, AP-V11U or AP-V10U • Remote Control Unit • CD-ROM • Battery Pack RM-V715U BN-V11U • Lens Cap • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 • AA (R6) Battery (for Remote Control Unit) (for Cassette Adapter) •...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. anywhere. • Use the JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX AC Adapter ..............pg. 6 Picture Stabilizer ............pg. 12 Animation Recording .......... pg. 21, 24 Playback ..............pg. 11 Audio Dubbing ............pg. 24 Playback Special Effects .......... pg. 14 Auto Date Record ............ pg. 19 Playback Zoom ............pg. 24 Auto Focus ...............
  • Page 6: Ac Adapter

    GETTING STARTED USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY Hook on. PACK”. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on BN-V11U Push in. (50) (45) BN-V12U (optional) (50) (45) BN-V20U BATTERY RELEASE Switch (optional) (85) (75)
  • Page 7: Date/Time Settings

    Consult an However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter. authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set the • To avoid interference with reception, do not use date/time as necessary before you start shooting.
  • Page 8: Diopter Adjustment

    Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting 1) Separate the Velcro strip. Align the screw and camera direction stud on the 2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp tripod with the tripod mounting socket . Then the grip. tighten the screw. 3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily CAUTION operate the Recording Start/Stop Button...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting & Keep the lens cap attached to Cassette the camcorder. holder LCD monitor Viewfinder 90° 90° 180° Turn the gear to Speaker take up slack. Transmitted beam 180°...
  • Page 10 • MENU Wheel [–, +] ........pg. 18 • REC TIME Button ........pg. 24 • BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] ........pg. 11 • ANIM. Button ..........pg. 24 • TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ......pg. 14 START/STOP Button (Functions the same as &...
  • Page 11: Playback

    RECORDING PLAYBACK Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET), TAPE Load a tape ( pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU. Cassette”). pg. 18 – 21, “MENU SETTINGS”) Set the Power Switch to “ ”. To start playback, press 4/6 Remove the lens cap.
  • Page 12: Picture Stabilizer

    BASIC FEATURES Picture Stabilizer To compensate for unstable images caused by Snapshot camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. You can record still images that look like photo- 1) Press P. STABILIZER appears. graphs onto a tape. 2) To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press 1) Perform step 1 of “RECORDING”...
  • Page 13: Quick Review

    Once the zoom level indiator • It is recommended that you consult your nearest reaches the top, all magnification from that point JVC dealer for replacing the video light. is through digital processing. Quick Review • When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
  • Page 14: Counter Memory

    Tracking Counter Memory Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment. playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx. 1 second.
  • Page 15: Tape Dubbing

    4) Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and YTU94146A S-Video cable. press 4/6 Consult the JVC Service Center described on • Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing, the sheet included in the package for details then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
  • Page 16: Cassette Adapter

    Using The Cassette Adapter Connection To A Personal Computer Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video You can transfer image data from the camcorder to cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/ a PC using Digital Photo Navigator. When VHS VCR.
  • Page 17 INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting & Keep the lens cap attached to Cassette the camcorder. holder LCD monitor Viewfinder 90° 90° 180° Turn the gear to Speaker take up slack. Transmitted beam 180° effetive area Erase 16 ft...
  • Page 18: Auto Focus

    MENU SETTINGS CAMERA MENU FOCUS Set the Power Switch to “ ”. If correct focus cannot be obtained with AUTO Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu FOCUS, set to MANU to use manual focusing. Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel “...
  • Page 19 M.W.B. TITLE If the white balance is correct, all other colors will Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset be accurately reproduced. titles in 2 different languages. Change the language in TITLE LANG. ( pg. 21) in SYSTEM AUTO : White balance is adjusted MENU.
  • Page 20: Recording Mode

    Technology). S-VHS REC appears during recording. OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette. • JVC 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 21: Tele Macro

    TAPE LENGTH TELE MACRO Allows you to set the tape length depending on the When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large tape used: T20=20 minutes, T30=30 minutes, as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm T35=35 minutes, T40=40 minutes.
  • Page 22: Fade-In/Out

    ADVANCED FEATURES Fade/Wipe Effects Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- Night-Alive or wipe-out works at recording end. Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than 1) Set the Power Switch to “ ”. they would be under good natural lighting. 2) Press FADE/WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode appears.
  • Page 23: Digital Effects

    Program AE With Special Effects Digital Effects 1) Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 1) Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 2) Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode 2) Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired appears. mode appears. •...
  • Page 24: Audio Dubbing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Make sure the remote control is pointed at the remote sensor Playback Zoom 5) To begin Insert Editing, press START/STOP When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any stops automatically and the camcorder enters time during playback.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very Playback picture is blurred or interrupted. bright object. • The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your •...
  • Page 26 • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. 2. Store cassettes . . . • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for ..away from heaters or other heat sources..out of direct sunlight.
  • Page 27 If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. consult your local JVC dealer. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different For Your Maintenance from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    Some accessories are not available in some areas. Pickup : 1/4" format CCD Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details Lens : F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, on accessories and their availability. 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm...
  • Page 29 ESPAÑOL — ALIMENTACIÓN Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 2 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro equipo. Enganche. USO DE LA BATERIA Efectúe el paso 1) de “CARGA DE LA BATERIA”.
  • Page 30 • Durante la carga o descarga, la cámara de video • La siguiente operación interrumpirá la carga o la no puede ser operada. descarga: • No es posible efectuar la carga o descarga si se • Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación utiliza un tipo de batería equivocado.
  • Page 31 ESPAÑOL — GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC. Colocación/Extracción de un GRABACIÓN cassette 1) Retire el cubreobjetivo. Ajuste el conmutador de 1) Abra completamente el monitor LCD. Deslice alimentación...
  • Page 32 REPRODUCCIÓN O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR 1) Cargue una cinta. de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette. 2) Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación p. 16 . Para iniciar la reproducción, presione 4/6 Para interrumpir momentáneamente (reproducción de imágenes fijas), presione 4/6 .

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