INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

LYT1060-001B

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM49 GR-FXM393 GR-FXM39 GR-SX25 GR-FX15

S-VHS is compatible with GR-SXM49/SX25 only
EX

625

VHS PAL

Printed in Malaysia 0902-MK-UN-PJ

COPYRIGHT 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD

Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product. PRECAUTIONS (

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset).
Available when the Power Switch @ is set to or while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed 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 and press the MENU Wheel 1 in while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo modes Setting Menu (so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select OFF and press it. NOTES: When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available. If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder.
* Applicable models only.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Battery Pack BN-V11U

AC Adapter AP-V13E or AP-V11E

Power Cord

Shoulder Strap

A/V (Audio/Video) Cable

Lens Cap

Cable Adapter

S-Video Cable (GR-SXM49/SX25 only)

NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.

PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. 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. 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 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. 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. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
* Applicable models only.

CAUTIONS

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.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC. Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.

and can be used used with this camcorder. Cassettes marked . However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with cassettes marked
* GR-SXM49/SX25 only.

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. the 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 the 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.)

INDEX
A
AC Adapter ................................................................. pg. 6 Animation Recording ................................................ pg. 21 Auto Date Record .................................................... pg. 21 Auto Focus ............................................................... pg. 12 Auto Shut Off ........................................................... pg. 11

P
Picture Stabiliser ...................................................... pg. 18 Playback .................................................................. pg. 11 Playback Special Effects .......................................... pg. 14 Programme AE with Special Effects ........................ pg. 24 Provided Accessories ................................................ pg. 2

B
Backlight Compensation .......................................... pg. 12 Battery Pack ......................................................... pg. 6, 26 Blue Filter Effect ...................................................... pg. 24 Brighten The Image ................................................. pg. 18 Brighten The LCD Monitor ................................. pg. 11, 22

Q
Quick Review ........................................................... pg. 13

R
Recording, Advanced Features .......................... pg. 23, 24 Recording, Start/Stop ............................................... pg. 11 Recording Format (S-VHS/S-VHS ET) .................... pg. 20 Recording Mode ....................................................... pg. 20 Record-Standby ....................................................... pg. 11 Red Filter Effect ....................................................... pg. 24 Retake ...................................................................... pg. 13 Rewind The Tape ..................................................... pg. 11

C
Cassette Adapter ..................................................... pg. 16 Charge Marker ........................................................... pg. 6 Charging The Battery Pack ........................................ pg. 6 Classic Film Effect .................................................... pg. 24 Clean The Camcorder .............................................. pg. 27 Connection To a VCR/TV ......................................... pg. 15 Counter Memory ...................................................... pg. 14

S
Self-Recording ......................................................... pg. 11 Sepia Mode .............................................................. pg. 24 Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................ pg. 8 Snapshot .................................................................. pg. 12 Snapshot During Playback ....................................... pg. 12 Solarisation Effect .................................................... pg. 24 Specifications ........................................................... pg. 28 Sports Mode ............................................................. pg. 24 Still Playback ............................................................ pg. 11 Stretch Effect ........................................................... pg. 24 Strobe Effect ............................................................ pg. 24 Super LoLux (S.LX) ................................................. pg. 20 Super VHS Expansion Technology .......................... pg. 20

D
Darken The Image ................................................... pg. 18 Darken The LCD Monitor ................................... pg. 11, 22 Date/Time Display .................................................... pg. 21 Date/Time Settings ..................................................... pg. 7 Demonstration Mode ............................................ pg. 1, 22 Digital Effects ........................................................... pg. 24 Digital Zoom ............................................................. pg. 20 Dioptre Adjustment ..................................................... pg. 8

E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ....................................... pg. 24 Erase Protection ........................................................ pg. 8 Exposure Control ..................................................... pg. 18

T
Tape Counter ........................................................... pg. 14 Tape Dubbing ........................................................... pg. 15 Tape Length Setting ................................................. pg. 21 Tele Macro ............................................................... pg. 21 Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14 Time-Lapse Shooting ............................................... pg. 21 Tracking ................................................................... pg. 14 Tripod Mounting ......................................................... pg. 8 Twilight Mode ........................................................... pg. 24

F
Fade-In/Out .............................................................. pg. 23 Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. 11 5-Second Recording Mode ...................................... pg. 12

G
Grip Adjustment ......................................................... pg. 8

H
High Speed Shutter Mode ........................................ pg. 24

U
Unload A Tape ............................................................ pg. 8

I
Instant Titles ............................................................. pg. 19

V
Video Echo Effect ..................................................... pg. 24 Video Light ............................................................... pg. 13 Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................... pg. 8

L
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications .............. pg. 9, 10, 17 Load A Tape ............................................................... pg. 8

M
Manual Focus .......................................................... pg. 12 Menu Screen .................................................... pg. 18 22 Monotone Effect ....................................................... pg. 24 Mosaic Effect ........................................................... pg. 24

W
White Balance Adjustment ....................................... pg. 19 Wide Mode ............................................................... pg. 20 Wipe-In/Out .............................................................. pg. 23

Z
Zooming ................................................................... pg. 13

N
ND Effect Mode ........................................................ pg. 24 Nega/Posi Mode ...................................................... pg. 24 Night-Scope ............................................................. pg. 23

GETTING STARTED
Hook on.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1) of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack Push in. BN-V11U BN-V12U (optional) Viewfinder on LCD monitor on

1
90 (45) 90 (45) 140 (80) 340 (195)

2
95 (50) 95 (50) 150 (85) 360 (205)

1
80 (45) 80 (45) 130 (75) 305 (185)

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Power Switch

BN-V20U (optional) BN-V400U (optional)

Battery pack

1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor 2 When using GR-SX25/FX15
( ): when the video light is on (GR-SXM49/FXM393/SX25 only)

To AC outlet

To DC IN connector

USING AC POWER
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step 2) and 3) of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK). The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. ATTENTION Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

AC Adapter

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it locks in place. If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. 2) Set the Power Switch @ to OFF while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector 9, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter. 3) Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The CHARGE lamp ) blinks to indicate charging has started. 4) When the CHARGE lamp ) stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . ... slide BATTERY RELEASE 8 and pull out the battery pack.
Battery pack BN-V11U BN-V12U (optional) BN-V20U (optional) BN-V400U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr. 40 min. approx. 1 hr. 40 min. approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 5 hrs. 10 min.

REFRESH:
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before recharging or storing it for a long period of time, otherwise the battery performance will be reduced. 1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK. 2) Press REFRESH q for over 2 seconds. The POWER lamp $ blinks to indicate discharging has started. 3) When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp ) blinks.
Charge marker helps you remember whether the battery pack has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

 The following steps have the same function as pg. 6). REFRESH ( 1. Attach the battery to the camcorder with no cassette inserted. 2. Set the Power Switch @ to or while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. 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. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again. If a fully-charged batterys operation time remains extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please purchase a new one. Perform charging where the temperature is between 10C and 35C. 20C to 25C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. The following operation stops charging or discharging: , or . Set the Power Switch @ to Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the AC Adapters power cord from the AC outlet. Detach the battery from the camcorder. Using the optional AA-V15EG 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. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio. Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor* is used repeatedly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
* Applicable models only.

Date/Time Settings
1) Set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. 2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu Screen appears. You can select the language (ENGLISH or RUSSIAN) used in all messages displayed on pg. 18, 22 MENU LANG. in screen ( SYSTEM MENU). 3) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4NEXT and press it to display the next page. 4) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select DATE/ TIME and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. 5) To set YEAR, MONTH, DAY or TIME (hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select the desired item, and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 until the correct setting appears and then press it. The setting stops blinking. 6) When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY, TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4EXIT, and press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on 4RETURN. 7) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to close the Menu Screen. To display the date and time in the camcorders display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME pg. 21) in SYSTEM MENU. DISP. ( The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the date/time as necessary before you start shooting.

1 @ !

DAT E YEAR MO N T H DAY T I ME

T I ME 2002 6 28 20 : 20

24-hour indication

tE X I T

Grip Adjustment
1) Separate the Velcro strip. 2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Tripod Mounting
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket Q. Then tighten the screw. CAUTION When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

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Viewfinder Adjustment 1) Set the Power Switch @ to or while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the
switch. 2) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control i until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette
1) Open the LCD monitor* fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera (do not tilt it at an angle). Slide EJECT ( until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. 2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, F make sure the label is facing outward. appears when a cassette is loaded. 3) Press the Close button u to close the cassette holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD monitor*. Closing the LCD monitor* while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor*. 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 or detached from the power source.
* Applicable models only. Cassette holder

180

PAUSE

Shoulder Strap Attachment Thread the strap through the eyelet t, then fold it
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet t, making sure the strap is not twisted. Adjust the length.

Gear Turn to take up slack.

Erase Protection tab

Cassette holder

u
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

Eyepiece

1 2 3 4

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting

# $ % ^& *

5 6 7 8 90 ! @
Viewfinder Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder.

) q w
Cassette holder

e r

Speaker (applicable models only)

180

90

t y

Turn the gear to take up slack.

o u 180
LCD monitor (applicable models only)

t Q
Erase protection tab

p
Microphone Video light (GR-SXM49/FXM393/SX25 only)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Recording During Playback

W P a s d f g h k j

ER T Y U I
A SET T30

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1X

F GH

J KL : z

1 2 0M I N REC S P

444

L I GH T S VHS REC P AU S E

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MWB 1 / 2S

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SP 4 SET 1 : 23 : 45 T BC AT MONOT ON E

5M I N

CONGRA T U L A T I ON S 25. 12. 02 11 : 45 : 18 BR I GH T 6 +

VO L UME

6 +

pg. 25 for Warning Indications . 9

1 MENU Wheel [, +] ................................

BRIGHT Wheel [, +]*1 ........................... Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*1 ........... TRACKING Wheel [, +] ........................ 2 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]*2 ........... 5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC. REC]*3 ...................................... 3 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ......................... 4 Manual Focus Button [ FOCUS] ........ Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ........ 5 S-Video Output Connectors [S]*2 ............. 6 Audio Output Connector [A] ..................... 7 Video Output Connector [V] ..................... 8 Battery Release Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] ............................... 9 DC IN Connector ....................................... 0 Recording Start/Stop Button ..................... ! Lock Button ............................................... @ Power Switch [ , OFF, , ] ........... # Video Light Button [LIGHT]*4 ................... $ POWER Lamp ........................................... % Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] ............. ^ Programme AE Button [P.AE] .................. & Play/Pause Button .................................... * Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ..... Fast-Forward Button [F] .......................... ( EJECT Switch ............................................ ) CHARGE Lamp ......................................... q REFRESH Button .................................... NIGHT Button*2 ...................................... w Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ........... Counter Reset/Memory Button [COUNTER R/M] ................................... e Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ...... Quick Review Button [ R] ................. Rewind Button [R] ................................... r Stop Button [STOP] ................................ Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ....................................... t Shoulder Strap Eyelets .............................. y Battery Pack Mount ................................... u Close Button .............................................. i Dioptre Adjustment Control ........................ o Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here. p Grip Strap .................................................. Q Tripod Mounting Socket .............................

pg. 18 pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 14 pg. 12 pg. 12 pg. 13 pg. 12 pg. 14 pg. 15 pg. 15 pg. 15 pg. 6 pg. 6 pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 13 pg. 6 pg. 24 pg. 24 pg. 11 pg. 13 pg. 11 pg. 8 pg. 6 pg. 6 pg. 23 pg. 23 pg. 14 pg. 13 pg. 13 pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 12 pg. 8 pg. 6 pg. 8 pg. 8

W Tape Remaining Time .............................. E Recording Mode Indicator ....................... R Video Light Indicator*4 ............................. T Backlight Compensation Indicator ........... Y Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*2 ... U Digital Effect Indicator ............................

Programme AE Indicator ....................... Night-Scope Indicator*2 .......................... Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ................ I Tape Length Indicator .............................. O Zoom Indicator Bar .................................. Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio P Recording Indicator .................................. pg. 11 a Digital Effect Indicator .............................. pg. 24 s Programme AE Indicator ....................... pg. 24 Night-Scope Indicator*2 .......................... pg. 23 d Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .................. pg. 23 f Picture Stabiliser Indicator ....................... pg. 18 g Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator .... pg. 21 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator*3 .................. pg. 12 h Instant Title Display ................................. pg. 19 j Date/Time Display ................................... pg. 21 k Bright Level Indicator*1 ....................... pg. 11, 22 l Focus Indicator ........................................ pg. 12 ; Exposure Control Level Counter ............. pg. 18 A White Balance Mode Indicator ................. pg. 19 S S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator*2 ................................................ pg. 20 D Record-Standby Mode Indicator ............... pg. 11 F : Cassette Indicator ............................. pg. 8 G TBC Indicator ........................................... pg. 14 H Playback Special Effect Indicator*2 .......... pg. 14 J Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*2 ... pg. 20 K Tape Counter ........................................... pg. 14 L Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP) .......... pg. 20 : Tape Running Indicator 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 6 : Pause z Tracking Indicator .................................... pg. 14 x BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator*1 ............ pg. 11 VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator*1 .... pg. 11
*1 Applicable models only. *2 GR-SXM49/SX25 only. *3 GR-FXM393/FXM39/FX15 only. *4 GR-SXM49/FXM393/SX25 only.

pg. 21 pg. 20 pg. 13 pg. 12 pg. 20 pg. 24 pg. 24 pg. 23 pg. 23 pg. 21 pg. 13

pg. 8 pg. 8

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RECORDING
Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU. pg. 18 22, MENU SETTINGS) (

PLAYBACK

1 Load a tape ( Cassette).

pg. 8, Loading/Unloading A

1 Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch @

to or while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure the LCD monitor* is closed and locked. Shooting while using the LCD monitor*: Make sure the LCD monitor* is fully open. The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode and PAUSE D is displayed. The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be used simultaneously on this camcorder. Therefore, when opening the LCD monitor and tilting it upward to 180, you cannot view any image in the viewfinder, however you can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.

2 Set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6 &. To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press 4/6 &. To stop playback, press 5 r. Press 2 e to rewind, or 3 * to fast-forward the tape. High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is possible by pressing 2 e or 3 * during playback (holding 2 e or 3 * down during playback continues search until released). To resume normal playback, press 4/6 &.
For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power Switch @ to . OFF, then to , or When the Power Switch @ is set to , or and the LCD monitor* is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor* switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power. The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder (with the LCD monitor* shut), on the pg. 15, LCD monitor* or on a connected TV ( Connections To A TV/VCR). pg. 21, DISPLAY or To remove the indications, OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU. To control the speaker* volume, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 towards + to turn up, or towards to turn down. While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker*. Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This is normal. pg. 14) is engaged during Still If TBC ( Playback, noise bars will not appear (GR-SXM49/ SX25 only).
* Applicable models only.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0. P appears while recording is in progress. To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0. The camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode. To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor*: When the Power Switch @ is set to , adjust pg. 18, 22). LCD BRIGHT in SYSTEM MENU ( When the Power Switch @ is set to or OFF, this adjustment cannot be performed.
* Applicable models only. ** GR-SXM49/SX25 only.

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BASIC FEATURES
Snapshot
(GR-SXM49/SX25 only)

Backlight Compensation
To quickly increase the brightness of the subject relative to the background. 1) Press BACK LIGHT r during recording. is displayed and the subject is brightened. 2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press BACK LIGHT r again. disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level. Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes ( or ). Using BACK LIGHT r may make the subject too bright, resulting in a washed out or white image. BACK LIGHT r cannot be used when the pg. 18) is manual Exposure Control mode ( engaged.

You can record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. 1) Perform step 1) of RECORDING ( pg. 11). 2) Press SNAPSHOT 2. There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing. Snapshot is also available during playback. However, the shutter sound is not heard.

5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

(GR-FXM393/FXM39/FX15 only)

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes. 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to SP. 2) During RecordStandby, press 5SEC. REC 2. 5S g appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved. 3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder re-enters the Record Standby mode automatically. 4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. 5S g disappears. REC 2 again so that pg. 23) cannot be activated by Fade/Wipe ( pressing 5SEC. REC 2.

Auto/Manual Focus
If correct focus cannot be obtained with Auto Focus, use Manual Focus. 1) Set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. FOCUS 4. appears. 2) Press 3) To focus on a distant subject, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 upward. appears and blinks. To focus on a close subject, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward. appears and blinks. FOCUS 4) To cancel the Manual Focus, press 4. disappears and the Auto Focus is applied. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, or will blink.

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Video Light (GR-SXM49/FXM393/SX25 only)

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. Pressing LIGHT # changes the Video Light mode sequentially as shown below.
OFF (no indication) AUTO ( ) ON ( )

Zooming
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. Slide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards T to zoom in, or W to zoom out. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3, the quicker the zoom action. Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus pg. 12, Auto/Manual Focus), then zoom in ( or out in Record mode. The zoom level indicator O- moves during zoom. Once the zoom level indiator Oreaches the top, all magnification from that point is through digital processing. When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set pg. 20) to OFF in SYSTEM D.ZOOM ( MENU. Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO pg. 24, Digital Effects) is ECHO mode ( activated.

OFF : Turns off the light. AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. pg. 19) to It is recommended to set M.W.B. ( in CAMERA MENU when you use the video light. ) does not blink Even if the battery indicator ( if the battery packs charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on. When the Video Light mode is set to AUTO: Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. Press LIGHT # repeatedly until ON or OFF is selected as required. While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While the Twilight mode is engaged, the light will not pg. 24, Programme AE with activate. ( Special Effects) DANGER The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm 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.

Quick Review
To check the end of the last recording. 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode. 2) Press 2 e and release quickly. Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in RecordStandby mode for the next shot. Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal.

Retake
To re-record certain segments. 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode. 2) Press and hold either RETAKE * or e to reach the start point for new recording. Pressing 3 * forwards the tape and pressing 2 e reverses it. 3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 to start recording. Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.

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Tracking
Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx. 2 seconds. MT z appears. 2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel 1 so that the noise bars disappear. To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx. 2 seconds or set the Power again. AT z Switch @ to OFF and then blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears. When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT z appears. Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

Counter Memory
Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment. 1) Press COUNTER R/M w and hold for more than 1 second. The counter K resets to 0:00:00. 2) Press COUNTER R/M w for less than 1 second. M appears. 3) After recording or playback, press 5 r, then 2 e. The tape automatically stops at or close to 0:00:00. 4) Press 4/6 & to start playback. The counter memory functions in the FastForward and Rewind modes. To disable the counter memory function, press COUNTER R/M w for less than 1 second so that M disappears.

Playback Special Effects

(GR-SXM49/SX25 only)

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes. To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC 4 during playback for more than 1 second. When the TBC mode is activated, TBC G is displayed. The TBC indicator G turns green (grey with a camcorder equipped with a black/white viewfinder) while TBC is working, and white while TBC is not operative. TBC does not work during Still Playback and pg. 11). Shuttle Search ( It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working. The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit-in/-out points or when normal playback resumes after Still pg. 11). Playback or Shuttle Search ( If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on, turn off TBC.

Allows you to add creative effects to the playback pg. 24, Digital Effects) image. ( 1) Activate TBC and Auto Tracking. 2) Press DIGIFECT % repeatedly until the desired mode H appears. To cancel the effect, select OFF. NEGA POSI, MOSAIC and STRETCH are not available. Playback Special Effects do not work during pg. 11). Shuttle Search ( The selected effect mode cannot be changed pg. 11). during Still Playback (

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Connections To A TV/VCR
1) Make sure all units are turned off. 2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If using both TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to the TV input. 3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. Use the AC Adapter as the power supply. Be sure to adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector, use the provided Cable Adapter. The S-Video cable connection can improve the dubbed picture quality. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector, use a commercially available cable adapter with an S-Video connector (GR-SXM49/SX25 only).

Tape Dubbing
1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV/VCR). Set the Power ( while pressing down the Switch @ to Lock Button ! located on the switch, turn on the VCRs power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes. 2) Press 4/6 & to find a spot just before the editin point. Once it is reached, press 4/6 & again. 3) Press 4/6 & and engage the VCRs Record mode. 4) Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press 4/6 &. Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

To S-Video Output 5

White to Audio Output 6

Yellow to Video Output 7 Connector cover

S-Video cable

A/V cable

TV White to Audio Input VCR Yellow to Video Input

To S-Video Input

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Using The Cassette Adapter (optional)

Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/ VHS VCR. 1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one AA (R6) size battery, then reattach the cover. 2) Slide the latch to open the compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door. 3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back. 4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert your finger in the hole, and push up and remove the cassette. During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection. Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS function. (GR-SXM49/SX25 only) During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen. To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapters recording safety hole with adhesive tape.

Sliding Latch

Compartment Door Recording Safety Hole Hole

Reels Battery Cover

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INSTRUCTIONS
Eyepiece

1 2 3 4

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. During shooting

# $ % ^& *

5 6 7 8 90 ! @
Viewfinder Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder.

) q w
Cassette holder

e r

Speaker (applicable models only)

180

90

t y

Turn the gear to take up slack.

o u 180
LCD monitor (applicable models only)

t Q
Erase protection tab

p
Microphone Video light (GR-SXM49/FXM393/SX25 only)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Recording During Playback

W P a s d f g h k j

ER T Y U I
A SET T30

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1X

F GH

J KL : z

1 2 0M I N REC S P

444

L I GH T S VHS REC P AU S E

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MWB 1 / 2S

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SP 4 SET 1 : 23 : 45 T BC MONOT ON E AT

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CONGRA T U L A T I ON S 25. 12. 02 11 : 45 : 18 BR I GH T 6 +

VO L UME

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pg. 25 for Warning Indications . 17

MENU SETTINGS

CAMERA MENU
EXPOSURE
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject light. 1) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select MANUAL, then press it. 2) To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward. To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 upward. The exposure control level increases/decreases (maximum 06).

1 Set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select the desired function. To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4TO SYSTEM MENU and press it. SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages. To go to the next page, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4NEXT and press it. To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select 4TO CAMERA MENU and press it.
CAME R A ME N U tT O S Y S T E M M E N U E X POSURE AUTO S TAB I L I Z ER ON AUTO M . W. B . T I TLE HAP . B T I T LE SETUP

STABILIZER
The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. ON : The Picture Stabiliser is activated. f appears. OFF : The Picture Stabiliser is disactivated. f disappears. Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake. f appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used. This function cannot be activated during the Night-Scope, CLASSIC FILM, STROBE and pg. 24, Digital VIDEO ECHO modes ( Effects).

tR E T U R N

S Y S T EM tN E X T R E C MO D E D . Z OOM S. LX W I DE S VHS T A P E L E NG T H D I SPLAY DA T E T I ME D I tR E T U R N

ME NU SP 50x NORMA L OF F ON T30 FULL SP.

3 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on 4RETURN. Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The normal screen reappears.

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M.W.B.
If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. AUTO : White balance is adjusted automatically. FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD : Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN : A video light or similar type of lighting is used. MWB: White balance is set manually. Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. If it is difficult to focus on the white pg. 12, Auto/ paper, adjust focus manually ( Manual Focus). Press the MENU Wheel 1 in until MWB begins blinking. When the setting is completed, MWB stops blinking. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA pg. 24, Digital or MONOTONE mode ( Effects) is activated.

TITLE
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles in 11 different languages. Change the language in LANGUAGE in TITLE SETUP in CAMERA MENU ( pg. 19). j shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected.

TITLE SETUP
Adjust the settings for TITLE. SIZE : When LARGE is selected, the title is twice enlarged vertically more than selected NORMAL. SCROLL : When ON is selected, the title is scrolled from right to left. LANGUAGE : Select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN, GERMAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, CZECH, POLISH, HUNGARIAN, BULGARIAN) for TITLE. To set SIZE, SCROLL or LANGUAGE, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select the desired item, and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 until the correct setting appears and then press it. The setting stops blinking.

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SYSTEM MENU
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

REC MODE
Allows you to set the recording mode. LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time. If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

D. ZOOM Zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 50X or 700X digital magnification. When set to OFF only optical zoom (maximum 16x magnification) can function. S.LX MAX: To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse. NORMAL: To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark. OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. WIDE When set to ON black bars will be recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinemalike wide-screen effect. Not effective with pg. 12). Snapshot (GR-SXM49/SX25 only, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)
(GR-SXM49/SX25 only)

With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained. If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS VCR. 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. S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes. To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly. If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a cleaning cassette.

ON: With an S-VHS cassette, S appears and the camcorder records in S-VHS. With a VHS cassette, S-ET appears and the camcorder records with S-VHS picture quality, which is called Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology). S-VHS REC appears during recording. OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette. JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results. Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and playback.

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TAPE LENGTH
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used: T30=30 minutes, T45=45 minutes, T50=50 minutes, T60=60 minutes. Tape remaining time W is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

INT. TIME
You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time (Time-Lapse). REC MODE should be set to SP. (Please note that it is necessary to set the REC TIME (Animation) in the SYSTEM MENU before performing the INT. TIME (Time-Lapse) function.) Select the desired interval time and press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0. Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed. This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected. To use this function, it is recommended that pg. 18, 19) be set SCROLL in TITLE SETUP ( to OFF.

DISPLAY FULL: Makes all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor*/viewfinder during playback or recording. SIMPLE: Makes the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor*/viewfinder during , tape remaining time, recording or playback: , tape length ( pg. 9, 17).
* Applicable models only.

DATE/TIME DISP. Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM pg. 7). MENU first The selected display will be recorded. If you do not want to record the display, select OFF before shooting. In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records the date for about 5 seconds when recording is initiated after the date is changed, a cassette is loaded, or AUTO DATE is selected. The date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded. OSD OUTPUT ON: On-screen indications are displayed. OFF: On-screen indications are turned off except Date/Time, Instant Title and Warning Indication. REC TIME You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief selected period of time (Animation). REC MODE should be set to SP. Select the desired recording time and press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 after focusing on the subject. Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed. This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected. To use this function, it is recommended that pg. 18, 19) be set SCROLL in TITLE SETUP ( to OFF.

TELE MACRO
When set to ON, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm. Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

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MENU LANG.
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH or RUSSIAN) used in all messages displayed on screen.

LCD BRIGHT
(Applicable models only)

DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically. Available when the Power Switch @ is set to or and DEMO MODE is set to ON (factorypreset). Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. Set to OFF to stop completely. When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available. If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder.
* Applicable models only.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, perform the following steps quickly (within approx. 1 second by each interval): 1) Select LCD BRIGHT in SYSTEM MENU. The BRIGHT ON message appears. 2) Press the BRIGHT Wheel 1 in to return to normal screen. 3) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel 1 to display the bright level indicator k. 4) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel 1 until the appropriate brightness is reached. After the BRIGHT Wheel 1 is released, the indicator soon disappears and adjustment is completed.

DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time. pg. 7) (

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ADVANCED FEATURES
Night-Scope (GR-SXM49/SX25 only)
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. 1) Set the Power Switch @ to or while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. 2) Press NIGHT q repeatedly until the desired mode appears. A NIGHT AUTO: The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (maximum 1/2 sec.). 1 NIGHT 20X (only when the Power Switch @ is set to ): The shutter speed is set to 2/5th of a second to provide 20 times the sensitivity. 2 NIGHT 50X (only when the Power Switch @ is set to ): The shutter speed is set to 1 second to provide 50 times the sensitivity. LIGHT (only when the Power Switch @ is set to ): The camcorders light is on and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted (maximum 1/2 sec.). To cancel the effect, press NIGHT q repeatedly until OFF appears. During Night-Scope, the following cannot be activated: Picture Stabiliser, Programme AE With Special Effects, Digital Effects and S.LX pg. 20). in SYSTEM MENU ( Night-Scope does not work when the Video Light pg. 13, Video mode is set to AUTO or ON ( Light). During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

Fade/Wipe Effects
Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fadeor wipe-out works at recording end. 1) Set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. 2) Press FADE/WIPE w repeatedly until the desired mode appears. 3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 to activate fade-in/out or wipe-in/out. Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in/out or wipe in/out. To cancel a fade or wipe, press FADE/WIPE w repeatedly until OFF appears. FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen. MOSAIC (Fader): Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic pattern. SHUTTER (Wipe): A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre. SLIDE (Wipe): A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image, or a new image moves in from right to left. DOOR (Wipe): Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene. CORNER (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, revealing the scene, or wipes out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen. WINDOW (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen from the centre of the screen towards the corners, revealing the scene, or wipe out from the corners to the centre, leaving a black screen.

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Programme AE With Special Effects 1) Set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. 2) Press P.AE ^ repeatedly until the desired mode
appears. To cancel the effect, press P.AE ^ repeatedly until OFF appears. Only one mode can be engaged at a time. In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapour lights. This function cannot be activated during Nightpg. 23). Scope ( SPORTS: High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action. ND : ND EFFECT: A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject. FG : FOG: Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look. This mode cannot be used when the VIDEO Digital Effects) is activated. ECHO mode ( TWILIGHT: Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. In this mode, pg. 12) and S.LX ( pg. 20) the Auto Focus ( may not work. S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter): Captures faster action than Sports mode. The screen becomes slightly dark. Use in well-lit situations.

Digital Effects
1) Set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch. 2) Press DIGIFECT % repeatedly until the desired mode appears. To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT % repeatedly until OFF appears. This function cannot be activated during Nightpg. 23). Scope ( pg. 18) cannot be activated Picture Stabiliser ( during the CLASSIC FILM, STROBE and VIDEO ECHO mode. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look. MONOTONE: Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look. B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish tint. R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish tint. SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting. NEGA POSI: The colours of a picture are reversed. MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern. STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture horizontally. CLASSIC FILM*: Makes your footage look like a classic movie by shooting in black and white, with a strobing effect, and black bars added at the top and bottom. STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. VIDEO ECHO*: Adds a ghost to the subject, giving your recording a fantasy feeling. Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available.
* GR-SXM49/SX25 only.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself.

Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-ground and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of the camcorder. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with highprecision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.) Animation or Time-Lapse is not available. Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly. Using the Fade-in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated programme ( pg. 21, REC TIME/INT. TIME in SYSTEM MENU). The tape is running, but there is no playback picture. The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel. If A/V connection is used, the TVs VIDEO/TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted. The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement. The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind. The Counter Memory Function has been activated ( pg. 14, Counter Memory). The date and time displays disappear. 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 camcorders power off before disconnecting the power source. The tape will not eject. The battery pack is running low. If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT switch ( does not function.
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.); and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

Warning Indications
(high) (exhausted) : Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. : Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows recording. TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward. LENS CAP: Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached. CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs. In this case, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Remove the tape, turn the unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear, and turn it on again. HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the warning remains after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer. E01E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY: The error indications (E01 E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. If an error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off, remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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CAUTIONS
Video Light (for applicable models)

DANGER:
The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object. Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

General Battery Precautions

If the cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode. 1. When replacing batteries, read the cassette adapter (C-P6U/C-P7U) instructions. 2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified. 3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction. 4. Do not use rechargeable batteries. 5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode. 6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. 7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . .... do not subject to unnecessary shock. .... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging. .... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type batterycooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging. .... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. .... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time. .... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off. It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Range Specifications Charging ................ 10C to 35C Operation ............... 0C to 40C Storage .................. 10C to 30C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. .... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage. .... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust. 2. Store cassettes . . . .... away from heaters or other heat sources. .... out of direct sunlight. .... where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. .... where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). .... vertically, in their original cases.

Battery Packs
The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazard . . . .... do not burn. .... do not short-circuit the terminals. .... do not modify or disassemble. .... use only specified chargers.

Terminals

Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . . .... open the camcorders chassis. .... disassemble or modify the unit. .... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. .... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. .... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. .... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

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2. Avoid using the unit . . . .... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. .... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. .... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. .... near a television set. .... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). .... in places subject to extremely high (over 40C) extremely low (under 0C) temperatures. 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . .... in places of over 50C. .... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). .... in direct sunlight. .... in a closed car in summer. .... near a heater. .... in dusty places such as a beach. 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . .... allow it to become wet. .... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. .... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. .... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. .... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun. .... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor*. Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.
* Applicable models only.

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1 Set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

2 Open the LCD monitor* to an angle of over 60 degrees.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the

Close button.

4 Close and lock the LCD monitor*. 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorders lens.
2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1 Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth. Put cloth in

diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

2 Open the LCD monitor* and wipe it gently with a soft

cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor*.

3 Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently

with lens cleaning paper.

4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out. 5 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush. 6 Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.
* Applicable models only.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.

LCD Monitor (for applicable models)

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . . .... push it strongly or apply any shocks. .... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. To prolong service life . . . .... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions: While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it. When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.

About moisture condensation . . . You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Format Power source : S-VHS (GR-SXM49/SX25 only)/ VHS PAL standard : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 6 V (Using battery pack) Pickup Lens : 1/6" format CCD : F1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm : Electronic viewfinder with 0.5" black/white CRT

Viewfinder

Power consumption Viewfinder on : 4.2 W (GR-SXM49/FXM393/ FXM39 only) 4.0 W (GR-SX25/FX15 only) LCD monitor* on : 4.7 W (GR-SXM49/FXM393/ FXM39 only) Video light** : 3.0 W
* Applicable models only. ** GR-SXM49/FXM393/SX25 only.

White balance adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD (Applicable models panel/TFT active matrix system only) Speaker : Monaural (Applicable models only)

Connectors
Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 unbalanced, analogue output (via Video output connector) : 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue output (via Audio output connector) : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue output C : 0.30 V (p-p), 75 , analogue output

Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : / cassette Tape speed SP : 23.39 mm/sec. LP : 11.70 mm/sec. Recording time (max.) SP : 60 minutes LP : 120 minutes (with EC-60 cassette) Operating temperature : 0C to 40C Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : 20C to 50C Weight : Approx. 840 g (GR-SXM49/ FXM393/FXM39 only) Approx. 760 g (GR-SX25 only) Approx. 750 g (GR-FX15 only) Dimensions : 113 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm (W x H x D) (GR-SXM49/FXM393/FXM39 only) 108 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm (GR-SX25/FX15 only) (with the LCD monitor* closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward)
* Applicable models only.

Audio

S-Video (GR-SXM49/ SX25 only)

AC Adapter
Power requirement : AC 110 V 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output : DC 11 V ,1A

Optional Accessories
Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U Compact S-VHS ( ) Cassettes SE-C45/30 Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/45/30 Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Cassette Adapter C-P7U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability.

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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