JVC GR-FXM38EG/EK - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

LYT0861-001A

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.

· "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 1 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

1 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.

* Applicable models only.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read

"PRECAUTIONS" (

pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

Printed in Japan

1001MKV

*UN*VP

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM58

GR-SXM48

GR-FXM38

GR-SX24

GR-FX14

VHS

PAL

625

S-V

HS is compatible with

GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24

only

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with

one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be

connected to the camcorder.

AP-V12EG, AP-V11EG or AP-V10EG

· Battery Pack

BN-V11U

(GR-SXM48/FXM38/SX24/

FX14)

BN-V20U

(GR-SXM58)

· Cable Adapter

· PC Connection Cable

(GR-SXM58 only)

· Shoulder Strap

· CD-ROM

(GR-SXM58 only)

· Lens Cap

· Power Cord

· A/V (Audio/Video)

Cable

· S-Video Cable

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/

SX24 only)

· AC Adapter

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United

Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your

home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then

obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or

consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical

approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the

fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove

the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid

possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the

mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then

follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal

coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal

identifications of your plug, connect as follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt -- consult a competent electrician.

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 power cord from AC outlet.

Cassettes marked

and

can be used used with this camcorder.

However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with cassettes marked

* GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

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 bottom.

CAUTIONS

· This camcorder is designed to be used with

PAL-type 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 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.)

* Applicable models only.

** GR-SXM48/FXM38/SX24/FX14 only.

CAUTIONS

To avoid electric

shock or damage to

the unit, first firmly

insert the small end

of the power cord

into the AC Adapter

until it is no longer

wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the

power cord into an AC outlet.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

· The Crossed Out Dust Bin

Mark on the battery pack

indicates that the product

complies with Directives

91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

· Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)

battery pack must be

recycled or disposed of

properly.

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 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.)

SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but,

like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is

to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way -- switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is

designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the

equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need

to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the

requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws -- to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the

instructions.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

-- NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case

-- this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

-- NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind -- it is better to be safe than

sorry!

INDEX

AC Adapter ................................................................. pg. 6

Animation Recording ................................................ pg. 21

Auto Date Record .................................................... pg. 19

Auto Focus ............................................................... pg. 18

Auto Shut Off ........................................................... pg. 11

Battery Pack ......................................................... pg. 6, 26

Blue Filter Effect ...................................................... pg. 24

Brighten The Image ................................................. pg. 18

Brighten The LCD Monitor ....................................... pg. 11

Cassette Adapter ..................................................... pg. 16

Charge Marker ........................................................... pg. 6

Charging The Battery Pack ........................................ pg. 6

Classic Film Effect .................................................... pg. 24

Clean The Camcorder .............................................. pg. 27

Connection To a VCR/TV ......................................... pg. 15

Connection To A PC ................................................. pg. 16

Counter Memory ...................................................... pg. 14

Darken The Image ................................................... pg. 18

Darken The LCD Monitor ......................................... pg. 11

Date/Time Display .................................................... pg. 19

Date/Time Settings ..................................................... pg. 7

Demonstration Mode ............................................ pg. 1, 22

Digital Effects ........................................................... pg. 24

Digital Zoom ............................................................. pg. 20

Dioptre Adjustment ..................................................... pg. 8

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ....................................... pg. 24

Erase Protection ........................................................ pg. 8

Exposure Control ..................................................... pg. 18

Fade-In/Out .............................................................. pg. 23

Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. 11

5-Second Recording Mode ...................................... pg. 12

Grip Adjustment ......................................................... pg. 8

High Speed Shutter Mode ........................................ pg. 24

Instant Titles ............................................................. pg. 19

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications .............. pg. 9, 10, 17

Load A Tape ............................................................... pg. 8

Manual Focus .......................................................... pg. 18

Menu Screen .................................................... pg. 18 22

Monotone Effect ....................................................... pg. 24

Mosaic Effect ........................................................... pg. 24

ND Effect Mode ........................................................ pg. 24

Nega/Posi Mode ...................................................... pg. 24

Night-Scope ............................................................. pg. 23

Picture Stabiliser ...................................................... pg. 12

Playback .................................................................. pg. 11

Playback Special Effects .......................................... pg. 14

Programme AE with Special Effects ........................ pg. 24

Provided Accessories ................................................ pg. 2

Quick Review ........................................................... pg. 13

Recording, Advanced Features .......................... pg. 23, 24

Recording, Start/Stop ............................................... pg. 11

Recording Format (S-VHS/S-VHS ET) .................... pg. 20

Recording Mode ....................................................... pg. 20

Record-Standby ....................................................... pg. 11

Red Filter Effect ....................................................... pg. 24

Retake ...................................................................... pg. 13

Rewind The Tape ..................................................... pg. 11

Self-Recording ......................................................... pg. 11

Sepia Mode .............................................................. pg. 24

Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................ pg. 8

Snapshot During Playback ....................................... pg. 12

Snapshot .................................................................. pg. 12

Solarisation Effect .................................................... pg. 24

Specifications ........................................................... pg. 28

Sports Mode ............................................................. pg. 24

Still Playback ............................................................ pg. 11

Stretch Effect ........................................................... pg. 24

Strobe Effect ............................................................ pg. 24

Super LoLux (S.LX) ................................................. pg. 19

Super VHS Expansion Technology .......................... pg. 20

Tape Counter ........................................................... pg. 14

Tape Dubbing ........................................................... pg. 15

Tape Length Setting ................................................. pg. 21

Tele Macro ............................................................... pg. 21

Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14

Time-Lapse Shooting ............................................... pg. 21

Tracking ................................................................... pg. 14

Tripod Mounting ......................................................... pg. 8

Twilight Mode ........................................................... pg. 24

Unload A Tape ............................................................ pg. 8

Video Echo Effect ..................................................... pg. 24

Video Light ............................................................... pg. 13

Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................... pg. 8

White Balance Adjustment ....................................... pg. 19

Wide Mode ............................................................... pg. 20

Wipe-In/Out .............................................................. pg. 23

Zooming ................................................................... pg. 13

GETTING STARTED

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Battery pack

Power Switch

To DC IN

connector

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the

camcorder and push the battery in until it locks

in place.

· If the battery pack is attached in the wrong

position, a malfunction may occur.

2) Set the Power Switch

@ to "OFF". Connect the

AC Adapter to the DC IN connector

9, then

connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

3) Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The

CHARGE lamp

* blinks to indicate charging

has started.

4) 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

8 and pull out the

battery pack.

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.

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

* GR-SXM48/FXM38/SX24/FX14 only.

** Provided with GR-SXM58 only.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY

PACK".

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor

2 When using GR-SX24/FX14

( ): when the video light is on

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

Battery pack

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

(optional)

BN-V20U

(optional)

BN-V400U

(optional)

Viewfinder on

100

(50)

100

(50)

150

165

(85)

(90)

360

385

(205)

(210)

LCD monitor on

(45)

135

(75)

315

(190)

USING AC POWER

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (

step

2) and 3) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK").

· The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 V.

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.

REFRESH:

Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before

recharging or storing it for a long period of time,

otherwise the battery performance will be reduced.

1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of "CHARGING

THE BATTERY PACK".

2) Press REFRESH

r for over 2 seconds. The

REFRESH lamp

( blinks to indicate

discharging has started.

3) When discharging is finished, charging

automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp

blinks.

Charge marker helps you remember

whether the battery pack has been

charged or not. Two colours are provided

(red and black)--you choose which one

means charged and which means

discharged.

· 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. Remove the battery pack from

the camcorder, then try charging again.

· If a fully-charged battery's operation time remains

extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please

purchase a new one.

· Perform charging where the temperature is

between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal

temperature range for charging. If the environment

is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

· Charging time varies according to the ambient

temperature and the status of the battery pack.

· Since the AC Adapter processes electricity

internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to

use it only in well-ventilated areas.

· The following operation stops charging or

discharging:

· Set the Power Switch

@ to "

", "

" or "

· Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

· Unplug the AC Adapter's power cord from the

AC outlet.

· Detach the battery from the camcorder.

· Using the optional AA-V15EK 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 avoid interference with reception, do not use

the AC Adapter near a radio.

· Recording time is reduced significantly when

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly or 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.

* Applicable models only.

Date/Time Settings

1) Set the Power Switch

@ to " ".

2) Press the MENU Wheel

1 in. The Menu

Screen appears.

· You can select the language (ENGLISH or

RUSSIAN) of messages in menu screens

(

pg. 18, 22 "MENU LANG." in SYSTEM

MENU).

3) Rotate the MENU Wheel

1 to select

"4TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it to display

SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel

1 to

select "4NEXT" and press it to display the next

page.

4) Rotate the MENU Wheel

1 to select "DATE/

TIME" and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu

appears.

5) To set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME"

(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel

1 to

select the desired item, and press it. When the

setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel

1 until the correct setting appears and then

press it. The setting stops blinking.

6) When none of these settings ("YEAR",

"MONTH", "DAY", "TIME") blinks, rotate the

MENU Wheel

1 to select "EXIT", and press it.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight

bar on "4RETURN".

7) Press the MENU Wheel

1 in to close the Menu

Screen.

· To display the date and time in the camcorder's

display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME

DISP. (

pg. 19) in CAMERA MENU.

· The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the

built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an

authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the

date/time as necessary before you start shooting.

DATE /TI ME

24-hour indication

Grip Adjustment

1) Separate the Velcro strip.

2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button

! and

Power Zoom Lever

3. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1) Open the LCD monitor fully*. Slide EJECT

until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,

make sure the label is facing outward.

appears when a cassette is loaded.

3) Press the Close button

i to close the cassette

holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD

monitor*.

· Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is

still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor*.

· Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

· The cassette holder cannot be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode or detached from

the power source.

* Applicable models only.

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the tripod mounting socket

W. Then

tighten the screw.

CAUTION

When using a tripod, be

sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilise

the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the

unit caused by falling

over, do not use a

small-sized tripod.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet

y, then fold it

back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the

procedure to attach the other end of the strap to

the other eyelet

y, making sure the strap is not

twisted. Adjust the length.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1) Set the Power Switch

@ to " " or " ".

2) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control

o until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

PAUSE

180

Cassette holder

Gear

Turn to

take up

slack.

Cassette

holder

Erase

Protection tab

)qw e

a s

;

180

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

Eyepiece

During shooting

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

Keep the lens

cap attached to

the camcorder.

Cassette holder

Turn the gear to

take up slack.

Erase

protection tab

LCD monitor

(applicable models only)

Video light

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/

SX24 only)

Microphone

During Recording

During Playback

Viewfinder

Speaker

(applicable models only)

pg. 25 for Warning Indications .

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

1 · MENU Wheel [, +] ................................

pg. 18

· BRIGHT Wheel [, +]*1 ...........................

pg. 11

· TRACKING Wheel [, +] ........................

pg. 14

2 · Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]*2 ...........

pg. 12

· 5-Second Recording Button

[5 SEC. REC]*3 ......................................

pg. 12

3 · Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .......................

pg. 13

· Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*1 ...........

pg. 11

4 · Picture Stabiliser Button

[P.STABILIZER] .....................................

pg. 12

· Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ........

pg. 14

5 S-Video Output Connectors [S]*2 .............

pg. 15

6 Audio Output Connector [A] .....................

pg. 15

7 Video Output Connector [V] .....................

pg. 15

8 Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] ...............................

pg. 6

9 DC IN Connector .......................................

pg. 6

0 Digital Connector [DIGITAL]*4

! Recording Start/Stop Button .....................

pg. 11

@ Power Switch [

, OFF,

] ...........

pg. 11

# Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]*5 ........................

pg. 13

$ Stop Button [STOP] ..................................

pg. 11

% · Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ......

pg. 13

· Quick Review Button [

R] .................

pg. 13

· Rewind Button [R] ...................................

pg. 11

^ Play/Pause Button ....................................

pg. 11

& · Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .....

pg. 13

· Fast-Forward Button [F] ..........................

pg. 11

* CHARGE Lamp .........................................

pg. 6

( REFRESH Lamp .......................................

pg. 6

) · Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ...........

pg. 23

· Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] ...................................

pg. 14

q Programme AE Button [P.AE] ..................

pg. 24

w Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] .............

pg. 24

e NIGHT-SCOPE Button*2 ..........................

pg. 23

r REFRESH Button ......................................

pg. 6

t EJECT Switch ............................................

pg. 8

y Shoulder Strap Eyelets ..............................

pg. 8

u Battery Pack Mount ...................................

pg. 6

i Close Button ..............................................

pg. 8

o Dioptre Adjustment Control ........................

pg. 8

p Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

Q Grip Strap ..................................................

pg. 8

W Tripod Mounting Socket .............................

pg. 8

E Tape Remaining Time ..............................

pg. 21

R Recording Mode Indicator .......................

pg. 20

T · Digital Effect Indicator ............................

pg. 24

· Programme AE Indicator .......................

pg. 24

· Night-Scope Indicator*2 ..........................

pg. 23

· Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ................

pg. 23

Y Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*2 .......

pg. 20

U Tape Length Indicator ..............................

pg. 21

I Zoom Indicator Bar ..................................

pg. 13

Zoom Level Indicator

Approximate Zoom Ratio

O Recording Indicator ..................................

pg. 11

P Digital Effect Indicator ..............................

pg. 24

a · Programme AE Indicator .......................

pg. 24

· Night-Scope Indicator*2 ..........................

pg. 23

s Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ..................

pg. 23

d Picture Stabiliser Indicator .......................

pg. 12

f · Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator ....

pg. 21

· 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator*3 ..................

pg. 12

g Bright Level Indicator*1 .............................

pg. 11

h Instant Title Display .................................

pg. 19

j Date/Time Display ...................................

pg. 19

k Focus Indicator ........................................

pg. 18

l Exposure Control Level Counter .............

pg. 18

; White Balance Mode Indicator.................

pg. 19

A S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording

Indicator*2 ................................................

pg. 20

S Record-Standby Mode Indicator ...............

pg. 11

: Cassette Indicator .............................

pg. 8

F TBC Indicator ...........................................

pg. 14

G Playback Special Effect Indicator*2 ..........

pg. 14

H Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*2 ...

pg. 20

J Tape Counter ...........................................

pg. 14

K Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP) ..........

pg. 20

L Tape Running Indicator

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

: Pause

: Tracking Indicator ....................................

pg. 14

z · BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator*1 ............

pg. 11

· VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator*1 ....

pg. 11

*1 Applicable models only.

*2 GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

*3 GR-FXM38/FX14 only.

*4 GR-SXM58 only.

*5 GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

RECORDING

Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE

LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU.

(

pg. 18 22, "MENU SETTINGS")

1 Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch @

to "

" or "

Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure

the LCD monitor* is closed and locked.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor*: Make

sure the LCD monitor* is fully open.

The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode

and "PAUSE"

S is displayed.

· If you tilt the LCD monitor* upward to 180

degrees, the viewfinder switches back on and the

monitored image can be viewed both on the LCD

monitor* and in the viewfinder, so the person you

shoot can view himself/herself.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button !.

appears while recording is in progress.

· To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button

!. The camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor*,

rotate the BRIGHT Wheel

1 until the bright level

indiator

g on the display moves and the

appropriate brightness is reached.

* Applicable models only.

** GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

PLAYBACK

1 Load a tape (

pg. 8, "Loading/Unloading A

Cassette").

2 Set the Power Switch @ to "

". To start

playback, press 4/6

To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press

^. To stop playback, press 5 $. Press 2

% to rewind, or 3 & to fast-forward the tape.

High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is

possible by pressing 2

% or 3 & during

playback (holding 2

% or 3 & down during

playback continues search until released). To

resume normal playback, press 4/6

For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK

· The camcorder shuts off automatically after about

5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop mode.

To turn on again, set the Power Switch

@ to

"OFF", then to "

", "

" or "

· When the Power Switch

@ is set to " ", " " or

" 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.

· The playback picture can be viewed in the

viewfinder (with the LCD monitor* shut), on the

LCD monitor* or on a connected TV (

pg. 15,

"Connections To A TV/VCR").

· To remove the indications,

pg. 21, DISPLAY or

OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU.

· To control the speaker volume*, slide VOL.

towards "+" to turn up, or towards "" to turn

down. While shooting, sound is not heard from

the speaker*.

· If TBC (

pg. 14) is engaged during Still

Playback, noise bars will not appear (GR-SXM58/

SXM48/SX24 only).

* Applicable models only.

BASIC FEATURES

Snapshot (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

You can record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

1) Perform step 1 of "RECORDING" (

pg. 11).

2) Press SNAPSHOT

· There is a momentary camera shutter-type

blackout together with the sound effect of a

shutter closing.

· Snapshot is also available during playback.

However, the shutter sound is not heard.

Picture Stabiliser

To compensate for unstable images caused by

camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

1) Press P. STABILIZER

d appears.

2) To switch off the Picture Stabiliser, press

P. STABILIZER

d disappears.

· Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in

certain conditions including excessive hand

shake.

d appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be

used.

· This function cannot be activated during the

"Night-Scope", "CLASSIC FILM", "STROBE" and

"VIDEO ECHO" modes (

pg. 24, "Digital

Effects").

5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

(GR-FXM38/FX14 only)

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick

scene transitions like those seen in TV

programmes.

1) Make sure the recording mode is set to "SP".

2) During RecordStandby, press 5SEC. REC

f appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording starts, and after 5-second recording

is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record

Standby mode automatically.

4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC.

REC

2 again so that

f disappears.

· Fade/Wipe (

pg. 23) cannot be activated by

pressing 5SEC. REC

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry

extends the maximum magnification offered by

optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

· Slide the Power Zoom Lever

3 towards "T" to

zoom in, or "W" to zoom out.

· The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever

the quicker the zoom action.

· Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.

In this case, set the zoom while in Record

Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus

(

pg. 18, FOCUS in CAMERA MENU), then

zoom in or out in Record mode.

· The zoom level indicator

I- moves during

zoom. Once the zoom level indiator

I-

reaches the top, all magnification from that point

is through digital processing.

· When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image

may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set

"D.ZOOM" (

pg. 20) to "OFF" in SYSTEM

MENU.

· Digital zoom cannot be used when the "VIDEO

ECHO" mode (

pg. 24, "Digital Effects") is

activated.

Video Light (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too

dim.

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

# as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on

the subject.

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

· It is recommended to set M.W.B. (

pg. 19) to

in CAMERA MENU when you use the video

light.

· Even if the battery indicator (

) does not blink

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. Set LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON

# to ON or OFF as required.

· 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

activate. (

pg. 24, "Programme AE with

Special Effects")

DANGER

· 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.

· Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

· When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or objects.

· Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

· It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

Quick Review

To check the end of the last recording.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record

Standby mode.

2) Press 2

% and release quickly.

Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and

played back automatically, then pauses in

RecordStandby mode for the next shot.

· Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This

is normal.

Retake

To re-record certain segments.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record

Standby mode.

2) Press and hold either RETAKE

% or & to reach

the start point for new recording. Pressing 3

& forwards the tape and pressing 2 %

reverses it.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

! to

start recording.

· Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Retake. This is

normal.

Tracking

Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during

playback. To activate Manual Tracking:

1) Press the TRACKING Wheel

1 for approx.

2 seconds. "MT"

: appears.

2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel

1 so that the

noise bars disappear.

· To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING

Wheel

1 for approx. 2 seconds or set the Power

Switch

@ to "OFF" and then "

" again. "AT"

blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication

disappears.

· 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.

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

during playback for more than 1 second. When the

TBC mode is activated, "TBC"

F is displayed.

· 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.

· TBC does not work during Still Playback and

Shuttle Search (

pg. 11).

· 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

Playback or Shuttle Search (

pg. 11).

· If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is

set to on, turn off TBC.

Counter Memory

Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment.

1) Press COUNTER R/M

) and hold for more than

1 second. The counter

J resets to "0:00:00".

2) Press COUNTER R/M

) for less than 1 second.

"M" appears.

3) After recording or playback, press 5

$, then

%. The tape automatically stops at or close

to 0:00:00.

4) Press 4/6

^ to start playback.

· The counter memory functions in the Fast-

Forward 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)

Allows you to add creative effects to the playback

image. (

pg. 24, "Digital Effects")

1) Activate "TBC" and Auto "Tracking".

2) Press DIGIFECT

w repeatedly until the desired

mode

G appears.

· To cancel the effect, select "OFF".

· NEGA POSI, MOSAIC and STRETCH are not

available.

· Playback Special Effects do not work during

Shuttle Search (

pg. 11).

· The selected effect mode cannot be changed

during Still Playback (

pg. 11).

Connections To A TV/VCR

1) Make sure all units are turned off.

2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. If using

both TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to

the TV input.

3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input

mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

· Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.

· 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.

· If you have a TV or speakers that are not

specially shielded, do not place the speakers

adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the

camcorder playback picture.

· If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector, use the

provided Cable Adapter.

· The S-Video cable connection can improve the

dubbed picture quality. If your TV/VCR has a

21-pin connector, use a commercially available

cable adapter with an S-Video connector

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only).

Tape Dubbing

1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR

(

"Connections To A TV/VCR"). Set the Power

Switch

@ to "

", turn on the VCR's power,

and insert the appropriate cassettes in the

camcorder and the VCR. Engage the VCR's

AUX and Record-Pause modes.

2) Press 4/6

^ to find a spot just before the edit-

in point. Once it is reached, press 4/6

^ again.

3) Press 4/6

^ and engage the VCR's Record

mode.

4) Engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode and

press 4/6

· Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

White to

Audio

Output

Yellow to

Video Output

Connector cover

S-Video cable

To S-Video

Output

A/V cable

VCR

To S-Video

Input

Yellow to

Video Input

White to

Audio Input

Using The Cassette Adapter

(optional)

Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video

cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/

VHS VCR.

1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install

one "AA (R6)" size battery, then reattach the

cover.

2) Slide the latch to open the compartment door,

then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and

play the tape back.

4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds.

Do not attempt to force the adapter open. Then,

insert your finger in the hole, and push up and

remove the cassette.

· 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.

Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with

the S-VHS function.

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

· 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.

Connection To A Personal Computer

(GR-SXM58 only)

You can transfer image data from the camcorder to

a PC using Digital Photo Navigator. When

connecting to your PC, refer to the instruction

manuals of the PC and Setup Guide for the

provided software.

· Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.

When connecting to a Macintosh . . .

The optional KEYSPAN USA-19 USB PDA

Adapter is required.

· Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

· Keyspan is a trademark of InnoSys Inc.

Compartment Door

Recording

Safety Hole

Battery Cover

Reels

Hole

Sliding Latch

INSTRUCTIONS

)qw e

a s

;

180

Eyepiece

During shooting

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

Keep the lens

cap attached to

the camcorder.

Cassette holder

Turn the gear to

take up slack.

Erase

protection tab

LCD monitor

(applicable models only)

Video light

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/

SX24 only)

Microphone

During Recording

During Playback

Viewfinder

Speaker

(applicable models only)

pg. 25 for Warning Indications .

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

3 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to display the

Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired

setting.

4 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu

Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

"4RETURN". Press the MENU Wheel

1 in. The

normal screen reappears.

MENU SETTINGS

1 Set the Power Switch @ to " ".

2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu

Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel

1 to

select the desired function.

· To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU,

rotate the MENU Wheel

1 to select "4TO

SYSTEM MENU" and press it. SYSTEM MENU is

composed of 2 pages. 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.

CAMERA MENU

FOCUS

If correct focus cannot be obtained with AUTO

FOCUS, set to MANU to use manual focusing.

" appears.

To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU

Wheel

1 upward. "1" appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU

Wheel

1 downward. "4" appears and blinking.

· If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate

focusing is not possible.

· When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom

out first (

pg. 13, "Zooming"). If zoomed in in

the auto focus mode, the camcorder could

automatically zoom out depending on the

distance between the camcorder and the subject.

This does not occur with "TELE MACRO"

(

pg. 21) in SYSTEM MENU.

· 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.

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.

· When the background is overly dark or the

subject light.

To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel

1 downward.

To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel

upward.

The exposure control level increases/decreases

(maximum ±06).

M.W.B.

If the white balance is correct, all other colours will

be accurately reproduced.

AUTO

: White balance is adjusted

automatically.

FINE

: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD

: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN : A video light or similar type of

lighting is used.

MWB: White balance is set manually. Hold a sheet

of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust

zoom or position yourself so that the white paper

fills the screen. If it is difficult to focus on the white

paper, adjust focus manually (

FOCUS in

CAMERA MENU). Press the MENU Wheel

1 in

until "MWB" begins blinking. When the setting is

completed, "MWB" stops blinking.

· Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off

or the battery removed.

· White balance cannot be used when the "SEPIA"

or "MONOTONE" mode (

pg. 24, "Digital

Effects") is activated.

S.LX

MAX: To record a subject in a darkly lit

environment, when it is more convenient to shoot

the subject with a brighter image even if the picture

becomes slightly coarse.

NORMAL: To record a subject in a dimly lit

environment, when it is more convenient to shoot

with a less coarse picture although the subject

becomes slightly dark.

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.

TITLE

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset

titles in 2 different languages. Change the

language in TITLE LANG. (

pg. 22) in SYSTEM

MENU.

h shows the selected title which remains until

OFF is selected.

DATE/TIME DISP.

Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on

a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM

MENU first

pg. 7).

· The selected display will be recorded. If you do

not want to record the display, select OFF before

shooting.

· In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records

the date for about 5 seconds when recording is

initiated after the date is changed, a cassette is

loaded, or AUTO DATE is selected. The date is

replaced after 5 seconds with "AUTO DATE" but

this is not recorded.

SYSTEM MENU

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while

recording.

REC MODE

Allows you to set the recording mode. "LP" (Long

Play) is more economical, providing twice the

recording time.

· If the recording mode is switched during

recording, the playback picture will be blurred at

the switching point.

D. ZOOM

Zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 50X or 700X digital

magnification.

When set to "OFF" only optical zoom (maximum

16x magnification) can function.

WIDE

When set to "ON" black bars will be recorded at the

top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-

like "wide-screen" effect. Not effective with

"Snapshot" (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only,

pg. 12)

S-VHS (S-VHS ET)

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

ON: With an S-VHS cassette, "S" appears and

the camcorder records in S-VHS.

With a VHS cassette, "S-ET" appears and the

camcorder records with S-VHS picture quality,

which is called Super VHS ET (Expansion

Technology). S-VHS REC appears during

recording.

OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS

cassette.

· JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recom-

mended 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.

· With some tapes, better picture quality may not

be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is

recommended that you do test record beforehand

to make sure whether better results can be

obtained.

· If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is

switched during recording, the playback picture

will be blurred at the switching point.

· It is recommended that tapes recorded on this

camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

· Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can

be played back not only on this camcorder but

also on a Super VHS VCR.

-- Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be

played back on some VCRs, including some

JVC VCRs.

· Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode

cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS

VCR.

· S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

· To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still

Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.

· If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a

cleaning cassette.

TAPE LENGTH

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the

tape used: T30=30 minutes, T45=45 minutes,

T50=50 minutes, T60=60 minutes.

· Tape remaining time

E is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected.

DISPLAY

FULL: Makes all of the indications appear on the

LCD monitor*/viewfinder during playback or

recording.

SIMPLE: Makes the following indications

disappear from the LCD monitor*/viewfinder during

recording or playback:

, tape remaining time,

, tape length (

pg. 9, 17).

* Applicable models only.

OSD OUTPUT

ON: On-screen indications are displayed.

OFF: On-screen indications are turned off except

Date/Time, Instant Title and Warning Indication.

REC TIME

You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly

different, of the same object for a brief sekected

period of time (Animation). REC MODE should be

set to "SP".

Select the desired recording time and press the

Recording Start/Stop Button

! after focusing on

the subject.

· Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.

· This function is cancelled when the power is shut

off or when the cassette is ejected.

INT. TIME

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. (Time-Lapse). REC MODE should

be set to "SP".

Select the desired interval time and press the

Recording Start/Stop Button

· Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.

· This function is cancelled when the power is shut

off or when the cassette is ejected.

TELE MACRO

When set to "ON", you can shoot a subject as large

as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go

out of focus.

DEMO MODE

Demonstrates certain functions automatically.

Available when the Power Switch

@ is set to " "

or "

" and "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON" (factory-

preset). Performing any operation during the

demonstration stops the demonstration

temporarily. Set to OFF to stop completely.

· 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.

* Applicable models only.

MENU LANG.

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH or

RUSSIAN) of messages only in menu screens

(CAMERA MENU, SYSTEM MENU or their sub-

menus).

TITLE LANG.

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH,

FRENCH, RUSSIAN or UKRAINIAN) of TITLE in

CAMERA MENU. After selection, the TITLE setting

menu (

p. 19) appears automatically.

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time.

(

pg. 7)

ADVANCED FEATURES

Night-Scope (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only)

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting.

1) Set the Power Switch

@ to " " or " ".

2) Press NIGHT-SCOPE

e repeatedly until the

desired mode appears.

A NIGHT AUTO: The shutter speed is

automatically adjusted (maximum 3/5 sec.).

1 NIGHT 20X (only when the Power Switch

is set to "

"): The shutter speed is set to 2/5th of

a second to provide 20 times the sensitivity.

2 NIGHT 50X (only when the Power Switch

is set to "

"): The shutter speed is set to 1 second

to provide 50 times the sensitivity.

· To cancel the effect, press NIGHT-SCOPE

repeatedly until "OFF" appears.

· During Night-Scope, the following cannot be

activated: "Picture Stabiliser", "Programme AE

With Special Effects", "Digital Effects" and "S.LX"

in CAMERA MENU (

pg. 19).

· Night-Scope does not work when LIGHT OFF/

AUTO/ON

# is set to "AUTO" or "ON" (

pg. 13,

"Video Light").

· During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a

tripod is recommended.

Fade/Wipe Effects

Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade-

or wipe-out works at recording end.

1) Set the Power Switch

@ to " ".

2) Press FADE/WIPE

) repeatedly until the

desired mode appears.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

! to

activate fade-in/out or wipe-in/out.

· Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button

! allows you to vary the length for the

image during fade in/out or wipe in/out.

· To cancel a fade or wipe, press FADE/WIPE

)

repeatedly until "OFF" appears.

FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen.

MOSAIC (Fader): Gradually turns/returns the

picture into/from a mosaic pattern.

SHUTTER (Wipe): A black screen moves in

from the top and bottom, closing over the image

like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the

black screen vertically from the centre.

SLIDE (Wipe): A black screen moves in from

the left to gradually cover the image, or a new

image moves in from right to left.

DOOR (Wipe): Wipes in as the two halves of

a black screen open to the left and right, revealing

the scene, or wipes out and the black screen

reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

CORNER (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen

from the upper right to the lower left corner,

revealing the scene, or wipes out from lower left to

upper right, leaving a black screen.

WINDOW (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen

from the centre of the screen towards the corners,

revealing the scene, or wipe out from the corners

to the centre, leaving a black screen.

Programme AE With Special Effects

1) Set the Power Switch

@ to " ".

2) Press P.AE

q repeatedly until the desired mode

appears.

· To cancel the effect, press P.AE

q repeatedly

until "OFF" appears.

· Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

· In the "High Speed Shutter" or "Sports" modes,

picture colour may be adversely affected if the

subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light

sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapour

lights.

· This function cannot be activated during Night-

Scope (

pg. 23).

SPORTS: High shutter speed clearly captures

fast-moving action.

ND : ND EFFECT: A black mist darkens the

picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to

counter the effects of glare on the subject.

FG : FOG: Makes the picture look misty white, as

when an external fog filter is attached to the lens.

Softens the image and gives it a "fantasy" look.

This mode cannot be used when the "VIDEO

ECHO" mode (

"Digital Effects") is activated.

TWILIGHT: Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,

etc., look more natural and dramatic. In this mode,

S.LX and AUTO FOCUS in CAMERA MENU

(

pg. 18, 19) may not work.

S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter):

Captures faster action than Sports mode. The

screen becomes slightly dark. Use in well-lit

situations.

Digital Effects

1) Set the Power Switch

@ to " ".

2) Press DIGIFECT

w repeatedly until the desired

mode appears.

· To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT

repeatedly until "OFF" appears.

· This function cannot be activated during Night-

Scope (

pg. 23).

· Picture Stabiliser cannot be activated during the

"CLASSIC FILM", "STROBE" and "VIDEO ECHO"

mode.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint

like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in

SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

MONOTONE: Like black and white films, your

footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in

SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish

tint.

R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish

tint.

SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an effect

similar to a painting.

NEGA POSI: The colours of a picture are

reversed.

MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic

pattern.

STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture

horizontally.

CLASSIC FILM*: Makes your footage look like

a classic movie by shooting in black and white,

with a strobing effect, and black bars added at the

top and bottom.

STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series

of consecutive snapshots.

VIDEO ECHO*: Adds a "ghost" to the subject,

giving your recording a "fantasy" feeling. Zoom

magnification of over 10X is not available.

* GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself.

Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very

bright object.

· This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

back-ground and the object is great. It is not a defect of

the camcorder.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder.

· Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect

of the camcorder.

Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

· The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-

precision technology. However, black spots or bright

spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly

on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are

not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of

the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

Animation or Time-Lapse is not available.

· Before recording in the Animation mode at the very

beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording

mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs

smoothly. Using the Fade-in function at this point is a

good way to begin an animated programme

(

pg. 21, REC TIME/INT. TIME in SYSTEM MENU).

The tape is running, but there is no playback picture.

· The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.

· If A/V connection is used, the TV's VIDEO/TV Switch

has not been set to VIDEO.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.

· The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

· The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(

pg. 14, "Counter Memory").

The date and time displays disappear.

· If you remove the power source from the camcorder

while the power is on, all settings and selections are

erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder's power off

before disconnecting the power source.

The tape will not eject.

· The battery pack is running low.

· If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the

EJECT switch

t does not function.

Warning Indications

(high)

(exhausted) : Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery power comes

close to nil, the battery indicator

blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is exhausted, power

turns off automatically.

: Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows recording.

TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.

LENS CAP: Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds

if condensation occurs. In this case, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Remove the tape,

turn the unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear, and turn it on again.

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3

seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the

warning remains after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

E01--E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY: The error indications (E01 -- E06)

show what type of malfunction has occured. If an error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off, remove the

power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest 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 Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it and

proceed as usual from the beginning.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.

.... charge in an environment where temperatures are within

the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a

chemical reaction type battery--cooler temperatures

impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can

prevent complete charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high

temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten

service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as

some machines use current even when switched off.

· It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or

after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ................ 10°C to 35°C

Operation ............... 0°C to 40°C

Storage .................. 10°C to 30°C

· Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.

· The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

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. This

slackens the tape and can result in damage.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to

fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won't be subject to unnecessary shock or

vibration.

.... where they won't be exposed to strong magnetic fields

(such as those generated by motors, transformers or

magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder's chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it

away from metallic objects when not in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the

unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply

while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not

in use.

CAUTIONS

Video Light (for applicable models)

DANGER:

· The video light becomes extremely hot. Do

not touch it either while in operation or soon

after turning it off, otherwise serious injury

may result.

· Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it remains

extremely hot for some time.

· When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or object.

· Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

· It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer

for replacing the video light.

General Battery Precautions

If the cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being

operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them

with fresh ones.

Use only the specified batteries

pg. 2 "PROVIDED

ACCESSORIES"

Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When

misused, the batteries can leak or explode.

1. When replacing batteries, read the cassette adapter

(C-P6U/C-P7U) instructions.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those

specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can

leak or explode.

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an

extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause

malfunctions.

Battery Packs

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.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

Terminals

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1 Set the Power Switch to "OFF" to turn off the

camcorder.

2 Open the LCD monitor* to an angle of over 60 degrees.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove

the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the

Close button.

4 Close and lock the LCD monitor*.

5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder's lens.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1 Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth. Put cloth in

diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt,

then wipe again with a dry cloth.

2 Open the LCD monitor* and wipe it gently with a soft

cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the

LCD monitor*.

3 Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently

with lens cleaning paper.

4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

5 Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.

6 Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

* Applicable models only.

· Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or

alcohol.

· Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has

been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

· Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

· When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to

the cautions that came with it.

· When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder

securely.

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.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately

and consult your local JVC dealer.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking

stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric

fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) extremely

low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or

extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

.... in dusty places such as a beach.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long

periods.

.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor*. Be

sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.

* Applicable models only.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.

LCD Monitor (for applicable models)

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.

· If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the

LCD monitor becomes hot.

How To Handle a CD-ROM (for applicable

models)

· Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite

to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker

on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty,

gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole

using a circular motion.

· Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

· Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

· Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid

environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Format

: S-VHS (GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24

only)/VHS PAL standard

Power source

: DC 11 V

(Using AC Adapter)

DC 6 V

(Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Viewfinder on

: 4.0 W

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/FXM38 only)

3.7 W (GR-SX24/FX14 only)

LCD monitor* on

: 4.5 W

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/FXM38 only)

Video light**

: 3.0 W

* Applicable models only.

** GR-SXM58/SXM48/SX24 only.

Signal system

: PAL-type

Video recording system

Luminance

: FM recording

Colour

: Converted sub-carrier direct

recording Conforms to VHS

standard

Cassette

cassette

Tape speed

: 23.39 mm/sec.

: 11.70 mm/sec.

Recording time (max.)

: 60 minutes

: 120 minutes

(with EC-60 cassette)

Operating

temperature

:0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature : 20°C to 50°C

Weight

: Approx. 910 g

(GR-SXM58/SXM48 only)

Approx. 900 g (GR-FXM38 only)

Approx. 860 g (GR-SX24 only)

Approx. 850 g (GR-FX14 only)

Dimensions

: 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm

(W x H x D)

(GR-SXM58/SXM48/FXM38 only)

200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm

(GR-SX24/FX14 only)

(with the LCD monitor* closed and

with the viewfinder fully tilted

downward)

* Applicable models only.

Some accessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

Pickup

: 1/6" format CCD

Lens

: F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm,

16:1 power zoom lens with auto

iris and macro control, filter

diameter 40.5 mm

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.5"

black/white CRT

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD monitor

: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD

(Applicable models

panel/TFT active matrix system

only)

Speaker

: Monaural

(Applicable models

only)

Connectors

Video

: 1 V (p-p), 75

unbalanced,

analogue output

(via Video output connector)

Audio

: 300 mV (rms), 1 k

analogue

output

(via Audio output connector)

Digital

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack

(GR-SXM58 only)

S-Video

: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75

, analogue

(GR-SXM58/

output

SXM48/SX24 only)

C : 0.30 V (p-p), 75

, analogue

output

AC Adapter

Power requirement : AC 110 V -- 240 V`,

50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

: DC 11 V

, 1 A

Optional Accessories

· Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U

· Compact S-VHS (

) Cassettes SE-C45/30

· Compact VHS (

) Cassettes EC-60/45/30

· Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

· Cassette Adapter C-P7U