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COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM747UM
GR-SXM347UM
GR-SXM247UM
GR-SX877UM
GR-AX777UM
S-VHS is compatible with
GR-SXM747UM/SXM347UM/SXM247UM/SX877UM only.
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Basic Recording .......................... 14
Basic Features ........................... 16
Zooming, Picture Stabilizer, 5-Sec. Recording,
Quick Review, Retake, Video Light
Advanced Features ...................... 18
Snapshot, Night-Alive, Fade/Wipe Effects,
Adjustment, Date/Time Insert, Instant Titles,
Animation, Time-Lapse, Exposure Control,
Focusing, White Balance Adjustment,
Basic Playback ........................... 30
Features .................................. 31
Connections And Tape Dubbing ........ 32
Using The Cassette Adapter ........... 34
Playback Zoom .......................... 37
Animation And Time-Lapse ............. 37
Insert Editing ............................. 38
Audio Dubbing ........................... 39
Terms ...................................... 43
Indications ................................ 46
LYT0731-001A
ENGLISH
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM747UM GR-SXM347UM GR-SXM247UM GR-SX877UM GR-AX777UM S-VHS is compatible with GR-SXM747UM/SXM347UM/SXM247UM/SX877UM only. INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED RECORDING 14 – 29 Basic Recording ... 14 Basic Features ... 16 Zooming, Picture Stabilizer, 5-Sec. Recording, Quick Review, Retake, Video Light Advanced Features ... -
Page 2: Safety 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. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover. -
Page 3: 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 4: Automatic Demonstration
If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved 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 to “... - Page 5 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
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Page 6: Getting Started
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. -
Page 7: Using Ac Power
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. -
Page 8: Grip Adjustment
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. ” or “... - Page 9 “ RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen. NOTE: To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” ( For other notes, ”.
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Page 10: Recording Format Setting
MENU Wheel Power Switch Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded. Menu Screen – S – VHS ET Setting Menu – Normal Screen GETTING STARTED Recording Format Setting (GR-SXM747UM/SXM347UM/SXM247UM/SX877UM only) Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. -
Page 11: Recording
SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is not available. — Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs. Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR. -
Page 12: Tape Length Setting
MENU Wheel Power Switch Display REC MODE REC MODE Menu X I T Recording mode indicator Display TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Menu Tape length T 3 0 indicator GETTING STARTED Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “... -
Page 13: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape. The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode. -
Page 14: Basic Recording
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ (Approximate) in the viewfinder while recording is in progress. To Stop Recording ..press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 3MIN Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor (models equipped with LCD monitor only) Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. - Page 15 NOTES: If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and then back to “ turn the camcorder on again. If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during recording), use the Retake function ( of it.
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Page 16: Basic Features
Approximate directions. zoom ratio • When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The “ cannot be used. This function cannot be activated during the “Night-Alive” ( and “VIDEO ECHO” mode ( (GR-SXM747UM/SXM347UM only). -
Page 17: Video Light
30 cm (11-13/16") between the video light and people or objects. Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. ) does not blink pg. 20) is... -
Page 18: Advanced Features
To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. RECORDING Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. Set the Power Switch to “ Press SNAPSHOT. - Page 19 FADE/WIPE Button Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button NOTE: Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in/out or wipe in/out. Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end.
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Page 20: Program Ae With Special Effects
P.AE Button Power Switch NOTES: Only one mode can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations. In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapor lights. -
Page 21: Digital Effects
DIGIFECT Button Power Switch NOTES: Digital Effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. Digital zoom ( pg. 16) cannot be used when the “VIDEO ECHO” mode is activated (GR-SXM747UM/SXM347UM only). This function cannot be activated during the Night-Alive ( pg. -
Page 22: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
X I T – Normal Screen RECORDING Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. Set the Power Switch to “ MENU Wheel Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. -
Page 23: Camera Menu
29). S.LX NORMAL Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles ( TITLE Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DATE/TIME pg. 25). DISP. SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. - Page 24 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. NOTE: When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available. Automatic demonstration will not take place. pg. 10).
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Page 25: Instant Titles
Date/Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected color monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. You should have already performed the Date/ Time Setting procedure ( pg. 9). - Page 26 I NT . T I ME NOTES (for Animation and Time-Lapse): For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode. Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. Before performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.
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Page 27: Exposure Control
Power Switch Manual Exposure Screen Exposure control level counter To brighten the image – – To darken the image Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override it and make the adjustment manually. -
Page 28: Auto Focus
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ RECORDING Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •... -
Page 29: White Balance Adjustment
If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. Set the Power Switch to “... -
Page 30: Playback
•Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power BRIGHT* Wheel Switch to “OFF”, then to “... -
Page 31: Features
” again. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears. When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is displayed. Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders. -
Page 32: Connections And Tape Dubbing
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors (GR-SXM747UM/SXM347UM/SXM247UM/SX877UM only) Use optional S-Video and Audio cables. * When connecting the cables, open this cover. -
Page 33: Basic Connections
Basic Connections Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. -
Page 34: Using The Cassette Adapter
PLAYBACK 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. - Page 35 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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. Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “...
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Page 36: Using The Remote Control Unit (Gr-Sxm747Um/Sxm347Um/Sx877Um Only)
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote sensor (GR-SXM747UM/SXM347UM/SX877UM only) Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” pg. 48). Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated. Insert two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries in the correct direction. -
Page 37: Playback Zoom
2) Press the ZOOM Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in. To End Zoom ..press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. -
Page 38: Insert Editing
INSERT, press and release PAUSE on the Remote Control. The Insert Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step. To begin Insert Editing, press START/STOP. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automati-... -
Page 39: Audio Dubbing
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE on the Remote Control. The Audio Dub-Standby mode is engaged. To begin Audio Dubbing, press PLAY. When 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. NOTES: Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or the edit points will not be accurate. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.);... - Page 41 This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode ( If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting...
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Page 42: Details
•Detach the battery from the camcorder. The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set the date/time as necessary before you start shooting. When the Power Switch is set to “... -
Page 43: Index
Charge Marker ... pg. 7 Charging The Battery Pack ... pg. 6 Classic Film Effect ... pg. 21 Clean The Camcorder ... pg. 50 Connection To A VCR/TV ... pg. 32 Contents ... cover page Counter Memory ... pg. 31 Darken The Image ... -
Page 44: Controls, Connectors And Indicators
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 6 7 8 9 &... -
Page 45: Other Parts
Controls Video Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] (GR-SXM747UM/SXM347UM/ SXM247UM/SX877UM only) ... Stop Button [STOP] ... • Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ... • Quick Review Button [ • Rewind Button [R] ... Play/Pause Button ... • Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ... •... -
Page 46: Indications
Indications During Recording Tape Remaining Time ... Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end. Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ... Digital Effect Indicator ... Displayed at for approx. 2 seconds when the Digital Effect is switched from one mode to another by pressing DIGIFECT, then only the indicator remains at •... -
Page 47: Indications During Playback
(battery, UNIT IN etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the SAFEGUARD MODE camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY •... -
Page 48: Cautions
In case of connecting the unit’s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Plug adapter Video Light DANGER: •... -
Page 49: Main Unit
... vertically, in their original cases. Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT ..open the camcorder’s chassis..disassemble or modify the unit..short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. -
Page 50: Lcd Monitor
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance 1. After Use Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the camcorder. -
Page 51: Specifications
• Compact VHS ( • Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. : 1/4" format CCD : F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm,... - Page 52 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 1100MKV...