JVC GR-SXM947UM User manual

LYT0732-001A EN

INSTRUCTIONS

GR-SXM947UM

COMPACT

VHS CAMCORDER

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 – 3

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AUTOMATIC

DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

7 – 16

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

17 – 26

VIDEO RECORDING ............ 18 – 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK .............. 22 – 26

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

27 – 34

D.S.C. RECORDING ............ 28 – 29

D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............. 30 – 34

ADVANCED

FEATURES

35 – 53

REFERENCES

54 – 69

TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 55 – 57

DETAILS ........................... 58 – 59

INDEX ............................. 60 – 63

TERMS ............................ 64 – 65

CAUTIONS ........................ 66 – 68

SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 69

2EN

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 . . .

.... refer to the Index (pgs. 60 – 63) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 66 – 68 before use.

NOTES:

●

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of

the main unit.

●

The rating information and safety caution of the

AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At

the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into

the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for

recycling options or proper disposal.

CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color 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 JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to

the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion

adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

Cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder.

CAUTIONS:

●To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

●When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you

disconnect the AC Adapter from AC outlet.

EN3

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all

sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,

potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Read these instructions.

(2) Keep these instructions.

(3) Heed all warnings.

(4) Follow all instructions.

(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

(6) Clean only with dry cloth.

(7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

(8) Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

(10) Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a

cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from

tip-over.

(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

4EN

•AC Adapter

AP-V10U

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V715U

•Shoulder Strap

•Battery Pack

BN-V11U

•AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for Remote Control Unit)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•Lens Cap

•PC Connection Cable

(for Windows®PC)

•CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains

the following 4 software

programs:

•Picture Navigator

Presto!

•Mr. Photo

•PhotoAlbum

•ImageFolio

•AA (R6) Battery

(for Cassette Adapter)

•Cassette Adapter

(VHS Playpak)

C-P7U

EN5

132

How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

6EN

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE”is set to “ON”

(factory-preset).



Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the VIDEO

mode is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit).



Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the

demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for

more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.



“DEMO MODE”remains “ON”even if the camcorder power is turned

off.



To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “ ” and

press the MENU Wheel in while the demo is in progress. This takes you

directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to go

through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel to select

“OFF”and press it.

NOTES:

●

When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the

camcorder, demonstration is not available.

●

If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration

activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

DEMO MODE

Setting Menu

EN7

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

Power.................................................. 8 – 9

Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................. 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10

Tripod Mounting.......................................... 10

Date/Time Settings...................................... 11

Recording Format Setting ........................ 12 – 13

Recording Mode Setting................................. 14

Tape Length Setting...................................... 14

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 15

Picture Mode Setting .................................... 16

8EN

GETTING STARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 2-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

Make sure the battery pack is attached to the

camcorder. Hook its end to the camcorder 1and

push the battery in until it locks in place 2.

•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,

a malfunction may occur.

Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC

Adapter to the camcorder 3.

Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 4.

The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to

indicate charging has started.

When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the

AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

NOTES:

●

During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot

be operated.

●

Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong

type of battery is used.

●

When charging the battery pack for the first time or after

a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light.

In this case, remove the battery pack from the

camcorder, then try charging again.

●

If the battery operation time remains extremely short

even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn

out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new

one.

●

Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger,

you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U

battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot

be used as an AC adapter.

To AC outlet

Battery pack

AC Adapter

Battery pack

BN-V11U

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

BN-V400U (optional)

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.

approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

CHARGE Lamp

REFRESH:

Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery’s capacity. Perform the procedure

below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.

1. Perform steps 1through 3of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.

2. Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds. The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to

indicate discharging has started.

3. When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks.

When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time, be sure to fully discharge it before storing

because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance.

To DC IN

connector

For other notes, pg. 58

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

REFRESH Button

REFRESH Lamp

Power Switch

EN9

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

●

The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage

selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

●

For other notes,



pg. 58.

To DC IN

connector

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on

the battery pack to help you

remember whether it has b een

charged or not. Two colors are

provided (red and black)—you

choose which one means

charged and which means

discharged.

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.

NOTES:

●

Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

•

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

•

The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

●

Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”

(pg. 8).

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

( ) : when the video light is on

Battery pack

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

(optional)

BN-V20U

(optional)

BN-V400U

(optional)

Viewfinder on

(45)

130

(75)

305

(185)

LCD monitor on

(35)

105

(60)

245

(160)

10 EN

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

PAUSE

180

Power Zoom

Lever

Recording

Start/Stop

Button

Set to “”or

“”.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Following the illustration, thread the strap through the

eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the

buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other

end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure

the strap is not twisted.

Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

Grip Adjustment

Separate the Velcro strip.

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

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”.

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

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