JVC GR-SXM515U User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDERLYT0254-001BINSTRUCTIONSENGLISHENGR-SXM915GR-SXM515For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and SerialNo. which is located on t

10 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalThis battery is necessary for clock operation and toperform date/time settings.1

EN11GETTING STARTED4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHS TAPE4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30AUTO 4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE

12 EN4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHS TAPE4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30AUTO 4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LE

EN13GETTING STARTEDLoading/Unloading A Cassette1OPEN LCD MONITOROpen the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60degrees.2OPEN CASSETTE HOLDERSlide EJECT un

14 EN4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHS TAPE4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30AUTO 4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LE

EN15GETTING STARTEDRecording PlaybackNOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ETnJVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results.Use S-VHS ta

16 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Grip Adjustment1EXPAND LOOPSeparate the Velcro strip.2INSERT HANDPass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip.

EN17GETTING STARTEDShoulder Strap Attachment1ATTACH STRAPFollowing the illustration at left, thread the strapthrough the top of the eyelet 1, then fol

18 ENRECORDING Basic RecordingNOTE:You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing.●Power (Z pg. 8)●Rec

EN19RECORDING120MIN119MIN3MIN2MIN1MIN0MINMIN25MIN4STOP RECORDINGPress the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording.•The camcorder re-enters

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHScamcorder. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in th

20 ENRECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 18).2ENTER RECORD–STAN

EN21RECORDINGJournalistic ShootingIn some situations different angles of shooting may berequired for more dramatic results.1OPEN LCD MONITORMake sure

22 EN1XRECORDING Basic FeaturesZoom inZoom outPower Zoom LeverZoom indicator barFEATURE: ZoomingPURPOSE:To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an inst

EN23RECORDINGRETAKE (R/F) ButtonFEATURE: Quick ReviewPURPOSE:To check the end of the last recording.OPERATION:1) Press “ ” and release quickly during

24 ENRECORDING Basic Features (cont.)P. STABILIZER ButtonPower SwitchFEATURE: Picture StabilizerPURPOSE:To compensate for unstable images caused by c

EN25RECORDINGDANGERn The video light can become extremelyhot. Do not touch it either while inoperation or soon after turning it off,otherwise serious

26 ENRECORDING Advanced FeaturesSnapshotUse your camcorder like a regular camera and take asnapshot, or several of them in succession.1SELECT OPERATI

EN27RECORDINGEFFECTMOSAICMOSAICEFFECTFADERMOSAICSHUTTERSLIDEOFF(No indication)OFFFade/WipeThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.Fade-

28 ENSEPIASPORTSND EFFECTTWILIGHTS1/2000NEGA/POSIFOGP.AE:SEPIA:SEPIAP.AEND:FG:OFFNDFGOFF(No indication)RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Program AE

EN29RECORDINGDisplay ModeSepiaSEPIASepiaThe scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect ofan older movie

EN35. VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from over

30 ENFOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFFOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFAUTO DATEDA

EN31RECORDINGFOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFCONGRATULATIONSTITLEOFFHAPPY BIRTHDAYOUR VACATIONMERRY CHRISTMASA SPEC

32 EN4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHS TAPE4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30AUTO 4BACKREC. TIMEINT. TIMETALLY LAMPTITLE LANG.

EN33RECORDINGMenu Screen Available Using The Select DialFOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES.LXTITLEDATE/TIME DISP.CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE: Factory-presetMenu Screen Ava

34 ENAllows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 13).Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (Z pg. 14).When set to “OFF”,

EN35RECORDINGFOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFAUTOMANUEXITEXPOSURE–06 –06+0600Exposure ControlThis feature automatic

36 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)FocusingAUTO FOCUSThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to inf

EN37RECORDINGFOCUSEXPOSUREWIDES . LXTITLEDATE TIME DISP.4RETURNAUTOAUTOOFFOFFAUTOMANUEXITFOCUSMANUAL FOCUSNOTE:You should already have made the nec

38 EN4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHS TAPE4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30AUTO AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGENMWBEXITM.W.B.

EN39RECORDING4NEXTM . W . B .D . ZOOMTELE MACRODATE TIMETAPE LENGTHS TAPE4RETURNAUTOONOFFT30AUTO AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGENMWBEX

4 ENUSE1. AccessoriesTo avoid personal injury:• Do not place this product on an unstable cart,stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causingser

40 EN4BACKREC. TIMEINT. TIMETALLY LAMPTITLE LANG.JLIP ID NODEMO MODE4RETURNOFFOFFONPORTUGUESE06OFFOFF15S30S1 MIN5 MINEXITINT. TIMEOFF

EN41RECORDINGAnimationYou can give stationary scenes or objects an illusionof movement. This function allows you to shoot aseries of pictures, each sl

42 ENS ETATVOLUNETAPE END M 1 : 23 : 45SPPLAYBACK Basic PlaybackLCD Monitor in Retracted Position1LOAD A CASSETTEFirst open the LCD monitor to an

EN43PLAYBACKBRIGHTBRIGHTVOLUMEPower Zoom LeverSpeakerAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitorTo brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”.T

44 ENPLAYBACK Features (cont.)FEATURE: Still PlaybackPURPOSE:To pause during playback.OPERATION:1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback.2) To resum

EN45PLAYBACKCassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassetterecorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fullyc

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

EN47PLAYBACKBasic Connections1CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUSMake sure the camcorder’s power is off.2CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV ORVCRPull out the connector cove

48 ENUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITButtons1 Infrared beamtransmitting window2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons3 PLAY Button4 STOP Button5 REW Button6 INSERT Button7

EN49FEATURE:Self-Timer, Animation andTime-LapsePURPOSE:The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timerand Rec Time functions without using the

EN5AB312321Using the battery packHook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push thebattery pack in until it locks in place ().(Charging procedure, Z pg. 8

50 ENUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)Insert EditingYou can record a new scene onto a previously recordedtape, replacing a section of the origina

EN51Audio DubbingYou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only).Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure(Z p

52 ENUSER MAINTENANCEAfter Use1Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn offthe camcorder.2Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60degrees. Slide

EN53TROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.The camcorder is a micro

54 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)OTHERDuring recording, the indications donot appear.The tape will not eject.Some functions are n

EN55INDEX Indications1 Cassette Warning/Tape Remaining Time ...Z pg. 19When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ()warning bl

56 ENINDEX Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsP a1QWwpur te2ERT3 4 5 6* )(iYUOIy7 8o!#%^90@$&q

EN57Controls1 Diopter Adjustment Control ... Z pg. 162 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring... Z pg. 183 Video Light Switch[LIGHT OFF

58 ENINDEX TermsAAC Power Adapter/Charger ... Z pg. 8, 9Animation Recording ...Z pg. 41, 49Audio Dubbing ...

EN59General Battery Precautions•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is notfunctioning even when correctly operated, the batteryis exhausted. Re

6 ENMAJOR FEATURESREMEMBERProgram AE with SpecialEffects (Z pg. 28, 29)n Electronic Fog Filtern ND Effectn Sepian Twilightn Sportsn Nega/Posin 1/2000

60 ENCassettesTo properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to readthe following cautions:1. During use . . ... make sure the cassette bears the

EN61SPECIFICATIONSCamcorderGeneralFormat : VHS NTSC standardPower source : DC 6.0 VPower consumptionLCD monitor off,viewfinder onGR-SXM915 : 6.3 WGR-S

62 ENESPAÑOLAlimentaciónEsta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación másapropia

EN63GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDASi la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.AB312321

64 ENFOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear customer:In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, re

EN65WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set for

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GR-SXM915GR-SXM515COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.UPrinted in Japan1298MKV*UN*YPVICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITEDEN

EN7GETTING STARTED8 – 17Power... 8Clock (Lith

8 ENGETTING STARTEDABPowerThis camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choosethe most appropriate source of power.NOTES:●No function is availab

EN9GETTING STARTEDCharge MarkerA charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colors are p