User manual JVC GR-SX960U-GR-SX960

[. . . ] ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED 2­3 4 6 ­ 13 14 ­ 29 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER RECORDING Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording, Quick Review, Retake, Video Light GR-SXM330 GR-SX960 GR-AXM230 GR-AX760 Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Snapshot, Night-Alive, Fade/Wipe Effects, Program AE With Special Effects, Digital Effects, Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment, Date/Time Insert, Instant Titles, Animation, Time-Lapse, Exposure Control, Focusing, White Balance Adjustment, Manual White Balance Operation PLAYBACK 30 ­ 34 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to " " or " ", then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. 34 EN 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 cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. 1 VCR Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one "AA (R6)" size battery as shown, then reattach the cover. Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door. Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other. Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. Do not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left, and push up and remove the cassette. 2 3 4 Compartment door Sliding latch Compact video cassette Reels NOTES: During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection. Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS or SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function (GR-SXM330/SX960 only). During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc. ), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen. To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter's recording safety hole with adhesive tape. Recording safety hole USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-SXM330 only) EN35 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. 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 9 0 !@ Functions Buttons With the camcorder's Power Switch set to " " or " ". 16) -- Retake (rewind), Quick Review pg. 30) With the camcorder's Power Switch ". set to " 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons 3 PLAY Button 4 REW Button 5 STOP Button 6 INSERT Button 7 REC TIME Button ANIM. Button Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search ( pg. 38) -- Insert Editing ( 8 START/STOP Button 9 FF Button 0 PAUSE Button !TIME Button SELF TIMER Button* Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. 37) Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search ( pg. [. . . ] WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE: Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722. If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number. If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department. [. . . ]