User manual JVC GR-SXM260US-GR-SXM260 Instruction Manual

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYT1214-001C COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SXM260 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Serial No. US/UC Printed in Malaysia 1203YDR-NF-VM COPYRIGHT© 2003 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 " " while pressing down the Lock Button !· Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. [. . . ] · 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. · 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 adapter's recording safety hole with adhesive tape. Sliding Latch Compartment Door Recording Safety Hole Hole Reels Battery Cover 16 INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece 1234 Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. @ Viewfinder Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder. )q w Cassette holder er i Speaker 180° o 90° t y Turn the gear to take up slack. u 180° LCD monitor t Q Erase protection tab p Microphone Video light LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback W P a s d f g j h k ER T Y U I T30 O l A 1X FG T BC H JKL: S­ET SP 4 ­1 : 23 : 45 AT 1 2 0M I N A S­ET REC S P 444 TW I L I GH T S ­ VHS REC P AU S E 5M I N +0 2 MWB 1 / 2S ; S D b a CONGRA T U L A T I ON S 25 . 03 11 : 45 : 18 BR I GH T ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­6­ ­ ­ + VO LUME ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­6­ ­ ­ ­ ­ + z pg. located on the switch. 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. 1) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select "MANUAL", then press it. The exposure control level increases/decreases (maximum ±06). 1 Set the Power Switch @ to " 2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. · To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select "4TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it. 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 BT 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 . B T I T LE SETUP STABILIZER The Picture Stabilizer compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. · Accurate stabilization may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake. f appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be · used. BR E T U R N S Y S T EM BN E X T R E C MO D E D . 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 BR E T U R N ME NU SP 50x NORMA L O FF ON T30 FULL SP. 3 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on "4RETURN". If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. · Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. 24, "Digital or "MONOTONE" mode ( Effects") is activated. TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles. [. . . ] · El compartimiento de cassette no puede ser abierto mientras la cámara de video está en el modo de grabación o desconectada de la fuente de alimentación. Compartimiento de cassette GRABACIÓN 1) Retire el cubreobjetivo. Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación @ en " o " mientras presiona el botón de bloqueo !Filmación utilizando el visor: Asegúrese que el monitor LCD esté cerrado y bloqueado. Filmación utilizando el monitor LCD: Asegúrese que el monitor LCD esté completamente abierto. [. . . ]