JVC GAMESCOPE GR-SXM520 User Manual

LYT0477-001AENCOMPACT VHS CAMCORDERINSTRUCTIONSGR-SXM520For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on thebottom of cab

10 ENClock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalThis battery is necessary for clock operation and toperform date/time settings.1Switch off the unit’s po

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12 ENRecording Mode SettingSet depending on your preference.1Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/EP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Stand

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14 ENRecording PlaybackNOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ETnJVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results.Use S-VHS tape for storing

EN1513322180°180°2314PAUSEPower Zoom LeverRecordingStart/Stop ButtonSet to “CAMERA”(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).Grip Adjustment1Separate the Velcro strip.2Pass

16 EN180°90°BR I GHT ––––––6–––––+25MIN120MIN3MIN2MINMIN 119MIN1MIN0MINNOTE:You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do s

EN17NOTES:●When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more,the LCD monitor switches on and the

18 EN1XZoom in (T: Telephoto)Zoom out (W: Wide angle)Power Zoom LeverZoom indicator barFEATURE: ZoomingPURPOSE:To produce the zoom in/out effect, or a

EN19FEATURE:Quick ReviewPURPOSE:To check the end of the last recording.OPERATION:1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or“PRO.”).2) Press 2 and

2 ENUsing This Instruction Manual•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover.•Notes appear after most subsect

20 ENDANGERn The video light can become extremelyhot. Do not touch it either while inoperation or soon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury m

EN21Fade/Wipe EffectsThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- orwipe-out works at r

22 ENProgram AE With Special Effects1Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.2Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s nameand indication appear.They are

EN23Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the moredetailed c

24 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel: Factory-presetMenu Screen Available Using The MENU ButtonThis

EN25Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.): Factory-presetON Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (Z pg. 13).OFF Records in VHS on

26 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)DEC 25. 99DEC 25. 99AM 10 : 25 : 00AM 10 : 25 : 00DEC 25. 99(DATE)(TIME)(DATE&TIME)AUTO DATENo indi

EN27115SSO1315F50FMMSSIINNINT. TIMEO1115F//F42SSSSREC T IMESelect WheelRecordingStart/Stop ButtonREC TIME MenuDisplayRecording timeindicatorInterval t

28 ENExposure ControlThis feature automatically adjusts the iris for the bestavailable picture quality, but you can override it and makethe adjustment

EN29Focus detection zoneFocusingAUTO FOCUSThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, c

EN3When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that is has sufficient space on allsides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-1

30 ENPower SwitchWhite Balance AdjustmentA term that refers to the correctness of colorreproduction under various lighting. If the whitebalance is cor

EN311Load a tape (Z pg. 10).2Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback,press 4/6.•To stop playback, press 5.•Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-

32 ENSet to “PLAY”.P.AE ButtonEFFECT ButtonP.STABILIZER ButtonPLAYBACK FeaturesCOUNTER R/MButtonRewind (2) ButtonFast-Forward (3) ButtonPlay/Pause (4

EN33PLAYBACK Using The Cassette AdapterCompact video cassetteVCRReelsCompartment doorRecording safety holeSliding latchCassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)

34 ENPLAYBACK ConnectionsThese are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals.Audio c

EN35Basic Connections1Make sure all units are turned off.2Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR asshown in the illustration (Z pg. 34).If using a VCR .

36 ENUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITInstalling The BatteriesThe remote control uses two ”AAA (R03)” sizebatteries. See “General Battery Precautions”(Z p

EN3711M/I2NSSTART/STOPREC. TIMEINT. TIMEFEATURE:Animation and Time-LapsePURPOSE:The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timeand Recording Tim

38 ENUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)wM–0:12:34PLAYSTOPINSERTREWSTART/STOPPAUSEInsert editingindicatorDisplayCOUNTER R/M ButtonTape CounterRM-V71

EN39M–0:05:e240PLAYSTOPREWSTART/STOPPAUSEA.DUBAudio DubbingYou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only). The sound is reco

4 EN5. VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from ove

40 ENTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.The camcorder is a micr

EN41SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)OTHERDuring recording, the indications donot appear.The tape will not eject.Some functions are not available.Vertical whi

42 ENINDEX Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsU I1ioqu pe rw2QW3 4 5 6& (*yERYTt7 80@$%9!#^)

EN43Controls1 Diopter Adjustment Control ... Z pg. 152 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring... Z pg. 163 Video Light Switch[LIGHT OFF

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EN45Warning IndicationsIndications FunctionDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: high. It does not necessarily mean that the ba

46 ENWhen using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areasother than the USAn The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger featuresautomatic voltage selection in

EN47Battery PacksThe battery packs are nickel-cadmiumor nickel metal-hydride batteries.Before using the supplied battery packor an optional battery pa

48 ENAbout moisture condensation . . .● You may have observed that pouring a coldliquid into a glass will cause drops of water toform on the glass’ ou

EN49AAC Power Adapter/Charger ... pg. 8, 9Animation Recording ... pg. 27, 37Audio Dubbing ...

EN5USE1. AccessoriesTo avoid personal injury:•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causingserio

50 ENUSER MAINTENANCEAfter Use1Turn off the camcorder.2Open the LCD monitor fully. Slide EJECT to open thecassette holder, then remove the cassette.3P

EN51ConnectorsJLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-headjack (compatible withRC-5325 plug)Video : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,analog output(via Video output connec

52 ENESPAÑOLABAlimentaciónEsta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación másaprop

EN53AB312321Utilización de la bateríaEnganche el lado extremo de la batería en lacámara de video y empuje la batería hastaque se bloquee en el lugar

54 ENHOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear customer:In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet bef

EN55WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-9

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6 ENAB312321Using the battery packHook its end to the camcorder and push thebattery pack in until it locks in place .(Charging procedure, Z pg. 8)T

EN7MAJOR FEATURESCassettes marked and can be usedwith this camcorder.Integrated Auto Light(Z pg. 20)Program AE with SpecialEffects (Z pg. 22)n Ele

8 ENGETTING STARTEDPowerThis camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power. Do not useprovided power suppl

EN9ABATTENTION:Before detaching the power source,make sure that the camcorder’s poweris turned off. Failure to do so can resultin a camcorder malfunct