COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM86ED
GR-SXM85ED
GR-SXM76ED
GR-SX56ED
GR-FXM66ED
GR-FX36ED
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
2 – 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4
4
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
6 – 13
GETTING STARTED
14 – 29
RECORDING
Basic Recording .......................... 14
Basic Features ........................... 16
Zooming, Picture Stabilizer, 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 ........................... 30
Features .................................. 31
Connections ............................... 32
Using The Cassette Adapter ........... 34
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT
35 – 43
Playback Zoom .......................... 37
Insert Editing ............................. 38
Audio Dubbing ........................... 39
Random Assemble Editing .............. 40
44 – 45
46 – 47
48 – 51
DETAILS
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
Controls, Connectors
And Indicators ......................... 48
Indications ................................ 50
52 – 54
55
CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
VHS
PAL
625
S-VHS is compatible with
GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/
SXM76ED/SX56ED only.
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0686-001A EN
2 EN
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.
Using This Instruction Manual
•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover.
•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to the Index (墌 pgs. 48 – 51) and familiarise yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe
use of this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 52 – 54 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
NOTES:
●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of
the main unit.
●The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its bottom.
CAUTIONS:
䡲 If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it
down and unplug it immediately. Continue
using the camcorder or AC Adapter under
these conditions could lead to fire or electric
shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not
attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.
䡲 To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
䡲 When you are not using the AC Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that
you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit,
first firmly insert the small end of the power
cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer
wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the
power cord into an AC outlet.
625
Cassettes marked “
However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with cassettes marked “
*GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/SXM76ED/SX56ED only.
” can be used with this camcorder.
” and “
”.
CAUTIONS:
䡲 This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a
different standard. However, live recording
and LCD monitor*/viewfinder playback are
possible anywhere.
䡲 Use the JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U
battery packs and, to recharge them or to
supply power to the camcorder from an AC
outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC
Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets
in different countries.)
*Models equipped with LCD monitor only.
EN3
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 or
more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. heat may not be able to
get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and local rules or
laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with
water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines,
flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of
this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be
caused.)
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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when ”DEMO MODE” is set to ”ON”
(factory-preset).
䡲 Available when the Power Switch is set to ” ” or ” ”.
䡲 Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the
demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for
more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
DEMO MODE
F
O
O
F
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䡲 “DEMO MODE” remains ”ON” even if the camcorder power is turned
off.
䡲 To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “ ” and
press MENU 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 MENU to select “OFF” and press it.
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Setting Menu
NOTE:
When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
•AC Adapter
AP-V10ED
•Power Cord
•Remote Control Unit
RM-V716U
•Battery Pack
BN-V11U
•Cassette Adapter C-P7U
•Shoulder Strap
•Lens Cap
•AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for Remote Control Unit)
•AA (R6) Battery
(for Cassette Adapter)
•Core Filter x 3
(for provided A/V Cable
and AC Adapter,
GR-FXM66ED/FX36ED only)
•Core Filter x 4
(for provided A/V Cable,
S-Video Cable and AC Adapter,
GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/
SXM76ED/SX56ED only)
•Editing Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug cable)
•A/V (Audio/Video) Cable
•S-Video Cable
(GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/
SXM76ED/SX56ED only)
How 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.
EN5
1
Stopper
2
5 cm
3
Filter.
1Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core
2Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving
approx. 5 cm of cable between the cable plug
and the Core Filter. Wind the cable around the
outside of the Core Filter as shown in the
illustration.
•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
NOTE:
Take care not to damage the cable.
3Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.
Connect the end of the cable with the Core
Filter to the camcorder.
With the provided AC Adapter, attach Core Filters to both ends of the cable as shown below.
5 cm
5 cm
How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
1
2
3
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Hook on.
1
2
Push in.
3
To DC IN
connector
BATTERY RELEASE Switch
REFRESH Button
REFRESH Lamp
CHARGE Lamp
Battery pack
Power Switch
To AC outlet
5
4
AC Adapter
Battery pack
Charging time
BN-V11U
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V12U (optional)
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V20U (optional)
approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.
BN-V400U (optional)
approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.
GETTING STARTED
Power
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.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1 Make sure the battery pack is attached to the
camcorder. Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and
push the battery in until it locks in place 2.
•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,
a malfunction may occur.
Adapter to the camcorder 3, then connect the Power
Cord to the AC Adapter 4.
2 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC
3 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet 5.
4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,
The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate charging has started.
charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the
AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
NOTES:
● During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot
be operated.
● Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong
type of battery is used.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after
a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light.
In this case, remove the battery pack from the
camcorder, then try charging again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely short
even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn
out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new
one.
● Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger,
you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U
battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot
be used as an AC adapter.
REFRESH:
Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery’s capacity. Perform the procedure
below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.
2. Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds. The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate discharging has started.
3. When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks.
When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time, be sure to fully discharge it before storing
because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance.
For other notes, 墌 pg. 44
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make
sure that the camcorder’s power is turned
off. Failure to do so can result in a
camcorder malfunction.
Charge marker
A charge marker is provided on
the battery pack to help you
remember whether it has been
charged or not. Two colours are
provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means
charged and which means
discharged.
EN7
USING THE BATTERY PACK
Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”
(墌 pg. 6).
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
Battery pack
BN-V11U
BN-V12U
(optional)
BN-V20U
(optional)
BN-V400U
(optional)
Viewfinder on
2
1
100
95
(50)
(50)
100
95
(50)
(50)
165
150
(90)
(85)
360
385
(210)
(205)
LCD monitor on
1
80
(45)
80
(45)
135
(75)
315
(190)
1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor
2 When using GR-SX56ED/FX36ED
( ) : when the video light is on
(GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/SXM76ED/SX56ED only)
NOTES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly (models equipped
with LCD monitor only).
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).
NOTES:
●The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
●For other notes, 墌 pg. 44.
To AC outlet
To DC IN
connector
AC Adapter
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Power Zoom
Lever
Recording
Start/Stop
Button
1
M
A
F
F
O
Y
A
PL
Set to “
”.
“
” or
33
22
180°180°
PAUSE
2
1
4 3
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
1 Separate the Velcro strip.
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power
Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
grip.
” or “
”.
Viewfinder Adjustment
1 Set the Power Switch to “
2 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.
3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Shoulder Strap Attachment
1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through the
eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the
buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other
end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure
the strap is not twisted.
2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.
Tripod Mounting
1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud
hole. Then tighten the screw.
CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.