COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAJOR FEATURES GR-SXM46 GR-SXM26 GR-SX41 GR-SX21 GR-FXM16 GR-FXM161 GR-FX11 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED RECORDING 2–3 4 5 6 – 15 16 – 32 Basic Recording .......................... 16 Basic Features ........................... 18 Advanced Features ...................... 22 PLAYBACK 33 – 37 Basic Playback ........................... 33 Features .................................. 34 Using The Cassette Adapter ...........
EN 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 on the cover. •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 . . . ....
EN This camcorder is designed to be used with PALtype 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-V11U/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.
MAJOR FEATURES EN Integrated Auto Light (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/ FXM161 only) (Z pg. 20) Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 23) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter TBC (Time Base Corrector) (Z pg. 34) Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 18) Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 18) Zoom in Super VHS-ET (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) (Z pg.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V16EG EN •Remote Control Unit RM-V715U (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) 5 •Battery Pack BN-V11U •Lithium Battery CR2025 (for clock operation) •Shoulder Strap •Cable Adapter (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ SX41/SX21 only) •Audio/Video (A/V) cable •S-video cable (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ SX41/SX21 only) •Core Filter (for provided Audio/Video cable) •Editing Cable (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) •DC Cord How to Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filter to the provided Audio/Video
GETTING STARTED EN Power Battery pack BN-V11U, BN-V12U or BN-V20U Marks To AC outlet This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK CHARGE indicator AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16EG DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. BN-V12U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 10 min. BN-V20U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 50 min.
EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK A Hook on. Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . •If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. B Push in. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . .... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack BATTERY RELEASE Switch ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. Battery holder 1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). 2 3 4 Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder. Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible. Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click.
EN 9 Date/Time Settings Select Wheel 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp comes on. 4 To set “YEAR”, “MONTH” or “DAY”, rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item, and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it. The setting stops blinking. Repeat for other date settings. 5 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “TIME” and then press it.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. Select Wheel Power Switch 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the correct tape length setting. T30=30 minutes of recording time, T45=45 minutes, T50=50 minutes and T60=60 minutes. •To return to the previous setting, rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”. 4 Press the Select Wheel.
EN Cassette holder Close Button EJECT Switch Cassette holder Close Button EJECT Switch Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection tab Gear 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 2 3 4 5 Open the LCD monitor fully (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ FXM16/FXM161 only). Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Recording Format Setting (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. Select Wheel 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the parameters, then press it. Press the Select Wheel again. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
EN 13 NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET (GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/SX21 only) n 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. — It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings. n With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Video Out Setting (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ SX41/SX21 only) Set to “PAL” or “SECAM” according to the system of the TV or VCR you will be using. NOTE: If you change the PAL/SECAM setting during playback, the playback picture colour may be affected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before you start shooting. Select Wheel Power Switch MENU Button Display 4N E X T D . Z OOM T E L E MACRO T A P E L E NG TH 4BACK R E C T I ME I N T . T I ME T I T L E L ANG .
EN 15 Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button 3 1 2 3 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 2 180° 1 Set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). PAUSE 1 2 3 4 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.
RECORDING Basic Recording EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 6) ● Load A Cassette ( Z pg. 11) ● Tape Length Setting ( Z pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 15) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg. 15) Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Power Switch 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked (GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only). Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover.
EN 17 NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA 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 (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ FXM16/FXM161 only). ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.
RECORDING Basic Features EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom in (T: Telephoto) PURPOSE: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. OPERATION: Display Zoom indicator bar 1X Zoom level indicator Approximate zoom ratio Picture Stabilizer indicator Power Zoom Lever P.
EN 5 SEC. REC Button (GR-SXM26/SX21/FXM16/ FXM161/FX11 only) 19 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: RETAKE (2/3) Button 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal.
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) EN FEATURE: Video Light (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/FXM161 only) PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch DANGER n 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. n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.
EN SNAPSHOT Button 21 Snapshot (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. 1 2 Power Switch SNAPSHOT Display Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SNAPSHOT. If you press during Record-Standby . . . .... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. If you press during Recording . . . .... a still image will be recorded for approx.
RECORDING Advanced Features EN Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end. EFFECT Button 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 3 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fadein/out or wipe-in/out. Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear. They are displayed for approx.
EN 23 Program AE With Special Effects P.AE Button Power Switch 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 3 To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF” appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name and indication appear. They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The mode is activated. NOTES: ● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. Select Wheel 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on the desired function. •To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Wheel to “NEXT” and press it.
EN 25 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel FOCUS EXPOSURE Refer to “Focusing” (Z pg. 31). Refer to “Exposure Control” (Z pg. 30). M.W.B. Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (Z pg. 32). WIDE OFF Does not display black bars. ON Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. If a snapshot (GR-SXM46/SX41 only, Z pg.
RECORDING EN Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) S-VHS* (S-VHS ET*) (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/ SX21 only) Advanced Features (cont.) ON Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (Z pg. 12). OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (Z pg. 12). TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (Z pg. 10). REC TIME Refer to “Animation” (Z pg. 28) and “Time-Lapse” (Z pg. 29). INT. TIME TITLE LANG. DATE/TIME Refer to “Time-Lapse” (Z pg. 29).
EN Date/Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. You should have already performed the Date/ Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 9). Select Wheel Power Switch 25. 12. 99 AUTO DATE 25. 12. 99 (DATE) 22 : 25 : 00 (TIME) 22 : 25 : 00 25. 12. 99 (DATE&TIME) 27 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired mode, then press it.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Animation You can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTES: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”. ● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. Select Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button MENU Button 1 2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
EN 29 Time-Lapse 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. NOTES: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”. ● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. Select Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button MENU Button 1 2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “INT. TIME”, then press it.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override it and make the adjustment manually. 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.
EN Focus detection zone 31 Focusing AUTO FOCUS NOTES: ● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. ● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( Z pg. 18). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation 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. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Power Zoom Lever (VOL.*) Speaker* Select Wheel (BRIGHT*) Set to “PLAY”. * GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Stop (5) Button EN 1 2 33 Load a tape (Z pg. 11). Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback, press 4/6. •To stop playback, press 5. •Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: ● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode.
PLAYBACK Features EN P.STABILIZER Button EFFECT Button P.AE Button COUNTER R/M Button Set to “PLAY”. Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Stop (5) Button (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. MONOTONE Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the WIDE mode (Z pg. 25), it enhances the “classic film” effect. SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN 35 Cassette Adapter (optional) Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U (optional) adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
PLAYBACK Connections EN These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable.
EN 37 Basic Connections Tape Dubbing 1 2 1 Following the illustration on pg. 36, connect the camcorder and the VCR. •Set “VIDEO OUT” of the camcorder according to the system of the VCR you will be using. (Z pg. 14) 2 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. 3 4 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. 5 6 7 Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s Record mode.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. 1 RM-V715U (provided with GR-SXM46/SX41 only) RM-V700U (optional) 1 # 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 $ 9 0 ! @ 7 % @ 4 3 2 9 ^ 0 5 ! 6 & Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 1 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal.
EN Installing The Batteries (RM-V715U, provided with GR-SXM46/SX41 only) 1 3 The remote control uses two ”R03 (AAA)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” (Z pg. 54). 2 A 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 Lock hole 2 3 3 Knob 1 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor Insert two ”R03 (AAA)” size batteries in the correct direction. Replace the battery compartment cover. The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). 1 1 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN FEATURE: Animation and Time-Lapse Interval time indicator PURPOSE: Recording time indicator OPERATION: 1M I N 1 / 2S Remote sensor START/STOP INT. TIME REC. TIME RM-V715U (provided with GR-SXM46/ SX41 only) OR RM-V700U (optional) The remote control lets you set/release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen. Animation 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 28 (“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote control.
EN Remote sensor 41 Playback Zoom (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback. NOTES: ● Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform this procedure. ● Make sure that the TBC mode is activated ( Z pg. 34). 1 2 Press PLAY to find the scene of interest. Press the ZOOM Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in. To End Zoom . . . ....
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure. Power Switch COUNTER R/M Button Display 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
EN Audio Dubbing Display e4 M– 0 : 0 5 : 2 0 Audio dubbing indicator During Audio Dubbing Remote sensor Microphone START/STOP PAUSE A.DUB STOP OR You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape. The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the sound from the built-in microphone. Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure (Z pg. 42) before continuing. NOTE: Use the remote control unit to perform the following procedures.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the RM-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote, Z pg. 38) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
EN 45 MAKE CONNECTIONS NOTE: Set “VIDEO OUT” of the camcorder according to the system of the VCR you will be using. ( Z pg. 14) 1 Open the cover. To J To Video terminal output and (JLIP) Audio output connectors Audio/Video (A/V) cable (provided) Editing cable*** (ø3.5 mini-plug cable) If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the cable adapter**. To Remote PAUSE Open the cover. JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Remote sensor Power Switch FF PAUSE CANCEL ON/OFF REW PLAY IN/OUT RM-V700U (optional) IN OU T --:--:-1 0 : 00 : 25 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUN T E R 0 : 00 : 25 TOT A L 0 : 00 : 00 OU T IN 0 : 01 : 05 1 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 03 : 31 2 0 : 03 : 18 0 : 02 : 53 3 0 : 02 : 33 --:--:-4 0 : 04 : 11 5 6 7 8 0 : 04 : 11 COUN T E R 0 : 01 : 13 TOT A L SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor.
EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Original tape (camcorder) 1 IN 3 IN OUT OUT 47 2 IN OUT Edited tape (VCR) Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button MENU Button PAUSE (6) Button STOP (5) Button REW (2) Button Remote Sensor RM-V700U (optional) VCR REC STBY ON/OFF 9 10 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer. 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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN SYMPTOM 49 POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear. ● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear (Z pg. 17). 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. Some functions are not available. ● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”. ● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN 3 456 2 1 i u p E R q Y o we r W Q t & * y( 7 8 9 ! 0 @ # $ % T ^ ) U I )
EN 51 Controls Connectors 1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 15 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ Z pg. 16 3 Video Light Switch q DC IN Connector ................................... Z pg. 7 The connectors w to t are located beneath the 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] (GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/FXM161 only) ................. Z pg. 20 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) ........................ Z pg.
INDEX Indications EN Indications During Recording 1 6 7 8 9 0 @ ! # 2 4 3 1 2 0M I N S–ET REC 444 TW I L I GH T S – VHS REC . P AU S E T40 +0 2 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end. 2, 7 Program AE Indicator ...................... Z pg. 23 Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then only the indicator remains at 7. 2, 8 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... Z pg. 22 Displayed at 2 for approx.
EN Indications During Playback 1 23 4 5 1• 6 7 4 S–ET –1 : 23 : 45 T BC MONO T ON E AT 2 3 4 5 6 M– 0 : 1 2 : 3 4 VO L UME – – – – – –6– – – – – + 9 Warning Indications Indications 53 8 7 8 9 : Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded. •w: Insert Editing Indicator .................. Z pg. 42 Displayed during Insert Editing. TBC Indicator ...................................... Z pg. 34 Playback Special Effect Indicator (GR-SXM46/SX41 only) ........................ Z pg.
CAUTIONS EN Video Light Battery Packs DANGER: 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. Terminals ... do not short-circuit the terminals. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... use only specified chargers. 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . ... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ...
EN 55 Cassettes Main Unit 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.
EN CAUTIONS (cont.) LCD Monitor For Your Maintenance 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Format : S-VHS (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ SX41/SX21 only)/VHS PAL standard : DC 6.0 V Power source Power consumption LCD monitor* off, viewfinder on : 4.2 W (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ FXM16/FXM161) 3.7 W (GR-SX41/SX21/FX11) LCD monitor* on, viewfinder off : 4.6 W (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ FXM16/FXM161) LCD monitor* on, viewfinder on : 5.2 W (GR-SXM46/SXM26/ FXM16/FXM161) Video light** : 3.0 W * GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only. ** GR-SXM46/SXM26/SX41/FXM161 only.
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