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INSTRUCTIONS
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM967
GR-SXM767
GR-SXM367
GR-SXM267
GR-SX897
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read "PRECAU-
TIONS" (
pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.
Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON"
(factory-preset).
• Available when the Power Switch
located on the 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.
* Applicable models only.
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
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- Page 1 GR-SXM267 GR-SX897 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read “PRECAU- TIONS” ( pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product. Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”...
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Page 2: Provided Accessories
(GR-SXM967/SXM367 only) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Charge Marker ... pg. 6 Charging The Battery Pack ... pg. 6 Classic Film Effect ... pg. 24 Clean The Camcorder ... pg. 30 Connection To a VCR/TV ... pg. 15 Counter Memory ... pg. 14 Darken The Image ... pg. 18 Darken The LCD Monitor ... -
Page 6: Ac Adapter
To AC outlet CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it locks in place. • If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. -
Page 7: Date/Time Settings
DISP. ( • The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an author- ised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the date/ time as necessary before you start shooting. ”, “ ” or “... -
Page 8: Dioptre Adjustment
PAUSE • The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode or detached from the power source. * Applicable models only. Cassette holder , then fold it . - Page 9 – – – – – – Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder. Cassette holder Video light Transmitted beam effetive area LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications – – – – –...
- Page 10 13, 26 • BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator* pg. 11 • VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator* Applicable models only. GR-SXM967/SXM367 only. pg. 26 GR-SX897/SXM767/SXM267 only. pg. 26 pg. 26 Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio : Cassette Indicator ... : Playback : Pause pg.
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Page 11: Playback
To resume normal playback, press 4/6 For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK • The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power Switch “OFF”, then to “... -
Page 12: Auto Focus
• Snapshot is also available during playback. However, the shutter sound is not heard. 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) (GR-SX897/SXM767/SXM267 only) To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes. 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”. -
Page 13: Quick Review
• Do not use near flammable or explosive materi- als. • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. -
Page 14: Counter Memory
“OFF” and then “ blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears. • When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” appears. • Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders. -
Page 15: Tape Dubbing
The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the following cable: YTU91146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Conter described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. -
Page 16: Cassette Adapter
Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/ VHS VCR. 1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one “AA (R6)” size battery, then reattach the cover. - Page 17 – – – – – Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder. Cassette holder LCD monitor (Applicable models only) Video light Transmitted beam effetive area LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications –...
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Page 18: Brighten The Image
MENU SETTINGS Set the Power Switch to “ down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU Wheel Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel select the desired function. • To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel SYSTEM MENU”... - Page 19 M.W.B. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. AUTO : White balance is adjusted automatically. FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD : Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN : A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
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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 remaining time, , tape length ( pg. 9, 17). DATE/TIME DISP. Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU first pg. 7). • The selected display will be recorded. If you do not want to record the display, select OFF before shooting. - Page 22 • 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.
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Page 23: Fade-In/Out
“AUTO” or “ON” ( Light”). • During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. Fade/Wipe Effects Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end. -
Page 24: Digital Effects
Programme AE With Special Effects 1) Set the Power Switch to “ down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2) Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode appears. • To cancel the effect, press P.AE until “OFF” appears. • Only one mode can be engaged at a time. •... -
Page 25: Remote Control
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The 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. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the remote... -
Page 26: Insert Editing
4) While holding down INSERT release PAUSE 5) To begin Insert Editing, press START/STOP When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. To end Insert Editing, press STOP • During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard from the speaker. -
Page 27: Audio Dubbing
4) While holding down A. DUB release PAUSE 5) To begin Audio Dubbing, press PLAY the counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode. To end Audio Dubbing, press STOP • Do not press REW or FF Standby, or the edit points will not be accurate. -
Page 28: 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 bright object. • This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-ground and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder. - Page 29 • When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object. • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. General Battery Precautions If the cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted.
- Page 30 This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
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Page 31: White Balance Adjustment
: DC 11 V DC 6 V Power consumption Viewfinder on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM967/SXM767 only) 4.3 W (GR-SXM367/SXM267 only) 4.1 W (GR-SX897 only) LCD monitor* on : 5.0 W (GR-SXM967/SXM767 only) 4.8 W (GR-SXM367/SXM267 only) Video light : 3.0 W * Applicable models only. - Page 32 ) Cassettes TC-40/30/20 • Cassette Adapter C-P7U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.