JVC GR-SXM25 Bedienungsanleitung

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

LYT0295-001A

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

GR-SXM25

Super VHS

VHS

PAL

625

2EN

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information

and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Zpg. 3).

• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (Zpgs. 50 – 52) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe

use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 53 and 54 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

Warning on lithium cell battery (for clock

operation and remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire

or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or

incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic

(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use

of another battery may present a risk of fire or

explosion.

nDispose of used battery promptly.

nKeep away from children.

nDo not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

CAUTIONS:

nTo prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

nWhen you are not using the AC Power

Adapter/Charger 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 plate (serial number plate) of the AC

Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

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 BN-V12U/V20U battery

packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-

voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be

necessary to accommodate different designs of

AC outlets in different countries.)

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

nThe Crossed Out Dust Bin

Mark on the battery pack

indicates that the product

complies with Directives

91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

nNickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)

battery pack must be

recycled or disposed of

properly.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard

IEC Publ. 65.

Cassettes marked “ ” and “ ” can

be used with this camcorder. However, S-VHS

recordings are possible only with cassettes

marked “ ”.

625

EN3

nProgramme AE with Special Effects

(Zpg. 20 – 21)

• Electronic Fog Filter • ND Effect • Sepia

• Twilight • Sports • Nega/Posi

• 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

nLCD Colour Monitor (Zpg. 14)

n5-Sec. Recording (Zpg. 18)

nMenu Adjustment (Zpg. 24, 25, 26)

nPicture Stabilizer (Zpg. 18)

nDigital Hyper Zoom (Zpg. 16)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•Audio/Video

(A/V) cable

•S-video cable

•Cable Adapter

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V15EG •Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•Shoulder Strap

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•DC Cord

•Lithium Battery CR2025

x1 for clock operation

GETTING STARTED

4 – 11

Power ............................................ 4

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/

Removal ........................................ 6

Date/Time Settings............................. 7

Tape Length Setting............................. 8

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............... 9

Recording Format Setting .................... 10

Grip Adjustment ............................... 11

Viewfinder Adjustment ...................... 11

Shoulder Strap Attachment .................. 11

Tripod Mounting ............................... 11

RECORDING

12 – 33

Basic Recording................................ 12

Basic Features ................................. 16

Advanced Features............................ 19

PLAYBACK

34 – 39

Basic Playback................................. 34

Features ........................................ 35

Using The Cassette Adapter ................. 37

Connections .................................... 38

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

40 – 47

Random Assemble Editing ................... 42

Insert Editing .................................. 46

Audio Dubbing ................................. 47

TROUBLESHOOTING

48 – 49

INDEX

50 – 52

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ....... 50

Indications ..................................... 52

CAUTIONS

53 – 54

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CONTENTS

MAJOR FEATURES

EN3

4EN

GETTING STARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose

the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

●

No function is available without power supply.

●

Use only the specified power supply.

●

Do not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the

direction of the arrow.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery

pack in until it locks in place ( ) .

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorder’s power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

REFRESH

The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a

REFRESH function that allows you to fully

discharge the battery pack before recharg-

ing.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less

than 5 chargings.

To discharge the battery . . .

.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as

shown in the above illustration. Then

push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator

lights when discharging starts, and goes

out when discharging is complete.

CHARGE indicator

Marks

To AC outlet

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH switch

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack Charging time Discharging time

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V20U approx. 1 hr. 50 min approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.

LCD LCD LCD

Battery pack

monitor on/ monitor off/ monitor on/

Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on

BN-V12U 50 55 45

BN-V20U 85 95 80

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack

and AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger.

The BN-V856U battery pack provides approx. 7 hours of

recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD

monitor is off. Also read thoroughly the VU-V856KIT’s

instruction manuals.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using

the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the optional

AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger.

EN5

GETTING STARTED

Charge Marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to

help you remember whether it has been charged or

not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you

choose which one means charged and which means

discharged.

NOTES:

●

The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the

frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

●

Charging times noted on page 4 are for a fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for a fully

charged battery pack.

●

Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

●

Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

●

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

●

While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to

discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger does

not charge the battery. When discharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/

Charger to store it.

●

High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Do not

allow it to discharge in a container, such as a bag.

●

If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

●

Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

●

To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

●

Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

●

The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been

stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The

CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as

shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

●

The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

●

When using the DC cord, make sure you connect

the end of the cord with the core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

(connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

●

When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling.

●

The optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (BH-V3E)

can also be used to charge the battery pack (except

BN-V20U/V856U).

●

When using the optional Car Battery Charger/

Adapter, refer to the respective instruction booklet.

To DC IN jack

DC OUT

terminal

To AC outlet

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V15EG

DC Cord

To car’s

cigarette

lighter socket

Charge marker

Car Battery

Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

6EN

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery

Charger, etc.).

REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battery holder.

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have

the “+” mark visible.

RE-INSERT HOLDER

Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a

click.

NOTES:

●

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (

pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

●

To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place

the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the

illustration when inserting/removing the battery.

Slot

Battery holder

EN7

GETTING STARTED

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH

S TAPE

RETURN

AUTO

OFF

T45

AUTO

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH

S TAPE

RETURN

AUTO

OFF

T45

AUTO

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

TIME

EXIT

1999

22:50

DATE TIME

Date/Time Settings

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.

•The power lamp comes on.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

“DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu

appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then

go to step 6.

•If you want to set only the time without changing

the date, go to step 4.

SET DATE

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

item you want to set and then press it. When the

setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The setting

stops blinking.

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the

Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

SET TIME

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct

setting appears and then press it. When the hour

setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins

blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting

appears and then press it. The minute setting stops

blinking.

START CLOCK OPERATION

When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,

TIME) blinks, rotate the Select Dial to move the

highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu

Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial.

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display

and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”

(

pg. 22).

Power lamp

24-hour indication

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME Menu

Select Dial

MENU Button

Power Switch

Display

8EN

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH

S TAPE

RETURN

AUTO

OFF

T45

AUTO

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH

S TAPE

RETURN

AUTO

OFF

T60

AUTO

T30

T45

T60

EXIT

TAPE LENGTH

SP T45

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Menu Screen

Tape length indicator

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

Display

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu appears.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

correct setting. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time,

T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes.

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to

the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move

the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (

pg. 13) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

Select Dial Power Switch

MENU Button

Viewfinder

EN9

GETTING STARTED

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

degrees.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the

LCD monitor.

NOTES:

●

Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still

open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

●

The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

●

Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

●

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.

Cassette holder

Erase Protection Gear

Turn to take

up slack.

EJECT SwitchPUSH Button

Recording Playback

Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS

Cassette adapter

S-VHS VCR

Regular VHS VCR

VHS

recordings

• The recorded format (S-VHS or

VHS) is automatically detected

when playback begins.

• S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be

viewed on regular VHS VCRs.

Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape

S-VHS-C

cassette

VHS-C

cassette

S-VHS

recordings

Cassette adapterBlank tape Camcorder Recorded tape

10 EN

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH

S TAPE

RETURN

AUTO

OFF

T45

AUTO

M.W.B.

D . ZOOM

TELE MACRO

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH

S TAPE

RETURN

AUTO

OFF

T45

AUTO

OFF

EXIT

S TAPE

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Recording Format Setting

Set the recording format according to the format of the

tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. Menu

adjustment makes it possible to record in VHS on an S-

VHS cassette.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

“S TAPE”, then press it. The S TAPE Setting Menu

appears.

SET RECORDING FORMAT

Rotate the Select Dial to set to either of the param-

eters, then press it. The highlight bar moves to “EXIT”.

AUTO : Allows you to record in VHS on a VHS

cassette or in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette.

OFF : Allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS

cassette.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

•During S-VHS record mode, “S“ is displayed.

Normal Screen

Select Dial

MENU Button

Power Switch

Menu Screen

S TAPE Setting Menu

Recording

format

indicator

Display

Menu Screen

NOTES:

●

If the recording format is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●

Tapes recorded in S-VHS mode can be played back not

only on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS VCR or

a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI

PLAYBACK) function.

— When tapes recorded in S-VHS mode are played

back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS

QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality

is not available.

●

Tapes recorded in S-VHS mode cannot be played back

correctly on a normal VHS VCR.

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