User manual JVC GR-SX22

[. . . ] ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2­3 4 6 ­ 13 14 ­ 29 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED RECORDING GR-SXM607 GR-SXM57 GR-SXM47 GR-SX202 GR-SX22 GR-FXM373 GR-FXM37 GR-FX12 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording, Picture Stabilizer, Quick Review, Video Light, Retake Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Snapshot, Night-Scope, Fade/Wipe Effects, Program AE with Special Effects, Digital Effects, Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment, Date/Time Insert, Instant Titles, Animation, Time-Lapse, Exposure Control, Focusing, White Balance Adjustment, Manual White Balance Operation PLAYBACK 30 ­ 34 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-SXM607/SXM57/ SX202 only) 35 ­ 43 Playback Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, " " or " " will blink. EN29 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. 1 2 3 4 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment, and select "MWB". Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. When the setting is completed, "MWB" stops blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on " RETURN". Press MENU again to close the Menu Screen. 1 2 3 4 Set the Power Switch to " ". Press MENU. "AUTO" White balance is adjusted automatically (factory preset). " : HALOGEN" A video light or similar type of lighting is used. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on " RETURN". Press MENU again to close the Menu Screen. MENU Wheel White paper Power Switch 5 To Return To Automatic White Balance . Or set the Power Switch to " ". NOTE: White balance cannot be used when the "SEPIA" or "MONOTONE" mode ( pg. Red paper = deeper green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper = deeper purple. NOTES: In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc. ). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. 30 EN PLAYBACK Basic Playback Stop (5) Button Rewind (2) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button BRIGHT* Wheel Power Zoom Lever (VOL. *) 1 2 Load a tape ( pg. ·Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. Speaker* Set to " ". * Models equipped with LCD monitor only. NOTES: The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to "OFF", then to " ". When the Power Switch is set to " " 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 (models equipped with LCD monitor only). The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder (with the LCD monitor* shut), on the LCD monitor* or on a connected TV ( pg. You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted (models equipped with LCD monitor only). [. . . ] in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap. 54 EN CAUTIONS (cont. ) For Your Maintenance 1. After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to "OFF" to turn off the camcorder. Cleaning The Camcorder 1 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. [. . . ]