User manual JVC GR-SXM55

[. . . ] ENGLISH CONTENTS COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED RECORDING 2­3 4 6 ­ 13 14 ­ 29 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4 GR-SXM607 GR-SXM55 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Zooming, Picture Stabiliser, Quick Review, Video Light, Retake Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Snapshot, Night-Scope, Fade/Wipe Effects, Program AE with Special Effects, Digital Effects, Using Menu 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 disable the Counter Memory Function, press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so that "M" disappears. Playback Special Effects (CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA, STROBE and VIDEO ECHO, pg. 21): Allows you to add creative effects to the playback image. 1) Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking. 2) Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode's name and indication appear. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. 3) To cancel the effect, select "OFF" in step 2. Playback Special Effects do not work during shuttle search. The selected effect mode cannot be changed during still playback. Stop (5) Button Rewind (2) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button TRACKING Wheel TBC Button Set to " ". For other notes, pg. 44 32 EN PLAYBACK Connections Use the provided A/V cable and S-Video cable. To TV or VCR TV To S-Video Input S-Video cable To S-Video Output White to Audio Input A/V cable White to Audio Output VCR Yellow to Video Input the S-Video to p ( Whenis not used. ) [ YellowOutput cable Video Connector cover* * When connecting the cables, open this cover. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector Use the provided Cable Adapter. Cable Adapter A/V cable TV or VCR Yellow p ( When the S-Video cable is ) [ Yellow not used. S-Video cable Camcorder "Y/C"/"CVBS" Video Out Select Switch NOTES: Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an A/V cable. EN33 Basic Connections Tape Dubbing 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR's instruction manual. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Following the illustration on pg. Set the camcorder's Power Switch to " ", turn on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press 4/6 on the camcorder. Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR's Record mode. Engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode and press 4/6 on the camcorder. [. . . ] 8 H High Speed Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 I Insert Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Instant Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 U Unload A Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]