User manual JVC GR-FXM38

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYT0860-001C COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM58 GR-SXM48 GR-FXM383 GR-FXM38 GR-SX24 GR-FX14 625 VHS PAL S-VHS is compatible with GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only EG Printed in Malaysia 1001MKV UN PJ ** COPYRIGHT© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. "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 " ". · 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. [. . . ] AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. ) does not blink · Even if the battery indicator ( if the battery pack's 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 LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON # is set to "AUTO": · Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. · 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. 2) Press and hold either RETAKE % or & to reach the start point for new recording. · Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal. 13 Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx. · To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx. · When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and "AT" : 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. · The counter memory functions in the FastForward and Rewind modes. · To disable the counter memory function, press COUNTER R/M ) for less than 1 second so that "M" disappears. Playback Special Effects (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 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. · The "TBC" indicator F turns green (grey with a camcorder equipped with a black/white viewfinder) while TBC is working, and white while TBC is not operative. 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. 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. Shuttle Search ( · The selected effect mode cannot be changed pg. during Still Playback ( 14 Connections To A TV/VCR 1) Make sure all units are turned off. · 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. [. . . ] Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip. * Applicable models only. 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. [. . . ]