JVC GR-SXM920 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTRUCTIONSLYT0467-001AENCOMPACT VHS CAMCORDERGR-SXM920For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on thebottom of cab

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

EN11ABATTENTION:Before detaching the power source,make sure that the camcorder’s poweris turned off. Failure to do so can resultin a camcorder malfunc

12 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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14 ENRecording Mode SettingSet depending on your preference.1Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set thePower Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Pr

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16 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

EN1713322180°180°2314PAUSEPower Zoom LeverRecordingStart/Stop ButtonSet to “CAMERA”(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).Grip Adjustment1Separate the Velcro strip.2Pass

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

EN19NOTES:●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

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

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EN21NOTES:●The remaining number of shots varies according to theselected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode,twice as many still images can be shot a

22 ENBASIC D.S.C. SHOOTINGTTPS4EAINRLPCAEEETPTUSUMLRHRAEEONCNTRGOTHOTSFF3TUF0ALNLDARDFSEITXNAIENTDAPRIDCTURETTPS4EAINRLPCAEEETPTUSUMLRHRAEEONCNTRGOTHO

EN23SnapshotThis interesting feature lets you record two types of digitalstill images that look like photographs onto a tape, as wellas keeping them i

24 ENRECORDING Basic Features (cont.)SNAPSHOT RECORDING1Press SNAPSHOT.•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO”or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording

EN251XZoom in (T: Telephoto)Zoom out (W: Wide angle)Power Zoom LeverZoom indicator barFEATURE: ZoomingPURPOSE:To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an

26 ENRECORDING Basic Features (cont.)FEATURE:Quick Review (for scenesrecorded onto a tape)PURPOSE:To check the end of the last recording.OPERATION:1)

EN27DANGERn The video light can become extremelyhot. Do not touch it either while inoperation or soon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury ma

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

EN29Program AE With Special Effects1Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”,and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.2Press P.AE repeatedly unti

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

EN31* Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”,this function will not be activated

32 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.): Factory-preset* Activated only with the System Select Sw

EN33DEC 25. 99DEC 25. 99AM 10 : 25 : 00AM 10 : 25 : 00DEC 25. 99(DATE)(TIME)(DATE&TIME)AUTO DATENo indication (OFF)1Set the System Select Swi

34 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)REC TIME indication on the normal screenAnimationYou can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion ofmove

EN35Time-LapseYou can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leavingthe camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can recordsubtle changes over an

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

EN37Focus detection zoneFocusingAUTO FOCUSThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, c

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

EN391Load a tape (Z pg. 12).2Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set thePower Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback, press4/6.•To stop playba

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

40 ENSet to “PLAY”.Set to “VIDEO”.P.AE ButtonEFFECT ButtonP.STABILIZER ButtonTracking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screenduring playback. Fac

EN41VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette AdapterCompact video cassetteVCRReelsCompartment doorRecording safety holeSliding latchCassette Adapter (VHS

42 ENBASIC CONNECTIONSThese are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals.Audio cable

EN43Basic Connections1Make sure all units are turned off.2Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR asshown in the illustration (Z pg. 42).If using a VCR .

44 END.S.C. PLAYBACK Basic PlaybackStill images shot using this camcoder are automaticallynumbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-inm

EN45Connection To A Windows® PCImage data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory canbe transferred to a Windows® PC and saved using theprovided ima

46 END.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced FeaturesISPD4NLRERDIOLEEDTETXEETUCERSTNHOWISPD4NLRERDIOLEEDTETXEETUCERSTNHOW010403060205<PROTECT> EXITUsing Men

EN47Mode EffectINDEX All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is aconvenient way to look for the still image you wa

48 END.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)010403060205EXIT<INDEX> IndexYou can view all still images stored in memory six at atime. Use t

EN49010403060205<PROTECT> EXIT010403060205<PROTECT> EXITA padlock markappears.PROTECT MenuPower SwitchMENU ButtonSelect WheelSystemSelect

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

50 EN010403060205<DELETE> NEXTCEEANXNTICETERLDELETESAEELXLLIETCTDELETEDelete SelectMenuIn case of“SELECT”DELETE MenuDelete ExecuteMenuIn case of

EN51010403060205<DELETE> NEXT010403060205<INDEX> EXITIn case of “SELECT”If you check the remaining still images onINDEX Menu after deletin

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

EN53ZOOM (T/W)PLAYSTOPPress TNormal playbackRM-V715U(provided)Remote sensorPlayback ZoomTo magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any timeduring play

54 ENUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)M–0:05:e240wM–0:12:34PLAYSTOPINSERTREWSTART/STOPFFPAUSEA.DUBInsert editingindicatorDisplayCOUNTER R/M Butto

EN55NOTE:Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform the following procedures.Audio DubbingYou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecordedtape (n

56 ENUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)11M/I2NSSTART/STOPREC. TIMEINT. TIMEFEATURE:Animation and Time-LapsePURPOSE:The remote control lets you set

EN57TROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.The camcorder is a micro

58 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)RECORDINGRecording cannot be performed.Recording does not start.Animation or Time-Lapse is notav

EN59SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)SHOOTINGAlthough SNAPSHOT is pressed, a stillimage is not stored in the built-inmemory.It is not possible to shoot in suc

6 ENAB42314312Using the battery packHook its end to the camcorder and push thebattery pack in until it locks in place .(Charging procedure, Z pg. 1

60 ENINDEX Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsO P1pQwo Wr te2ER3 4 5 6* )(iTYIUy u7 8!#%^90@$&q

EN61Controls1 Diopter Adjustment Control ... Z pg. 172 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring... Z pg. 183 Video Light Switch[LIGHT OFF

62 ENINDEX Indications1R4BD2E451RE0C4M/ICMI2GCIENSHO2NPTTN5WSG.I––R9LVPA9IHA–TSGSU–UTHS–LASDTRE–AM–E–TE3C6I1T4.–O1–N:–S4T+M–540W–:02B1+81X890!@$%#(*&

EN63Warning IndicationsIndications FunctionDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: high. It does not necessarily mean that the ba

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

EN65When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areasother than the USAn The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger featuresautomatic voltage selection in t

66 ENCAUTIONS (cont.)CassettesTo properly use and store your cassettes, be sure toread the following cautions:1.During use . . ... make sure the cas

EN67About moisture condensation . . .● You may have observed that pouring a coldliquid into a glass will cause drops of water toform on the glass’ out

68 ENTERMSAAC Power Adapter/Charger ...pg. 10, 11Animation Recording ... pg. 34, 56Audio Dubbing ...

EN69PPadlock Mark ... pg. 49Picture Mode Setting ... pg. 22Picture Stab

EN7QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (D.S.C.)AB2133124Using the battery packHook its end to the camcorder and push thebattery pack in until it locks in place .

70 ENViewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with0.55" color LCDWhite balanceadjustment : Auto/Manual adjustmentLCD monitor : 3" diagonally measu

EN71ESPAÑOLABAlimentaciónEsta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación másapropi

72 ENAB42314312Utilización de la bateríaEnganche el lado extremo de la batería en lacámara de video y empuje la batería hastaque se bloquee en el lu

EN73GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA (D.S.C.)AB2133124Utilización de la bateríaEnganche el lado extremo de la batería en lacámara de video y empuje la bat

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

EN75WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-9

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8 ENMAJOR FEATURESCassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder.Integrated Auto Light(Z pg. 27)Program AE with SpecialEffects (Z pg. 29)n E

EN9PROVIDED ACCESSORIES• AC PowerAdapter/ChargerAA-V16U• Cassette Adapter(VHS Playpak) C-P7U• Shoulder Strap• Battery PackBN-V11U• DC Cord• Lithium Ba