JVC
GR-SXM290AG, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...enu 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 App...

Page 2: ... Unit GR SXM590AG AS GR SXM290AG AS AA GR SX250AG AS only Cassette Adapter C P7U AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter 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 AC Adapter AP V13E A or AP V11E 1 GR SXM590_EN_Ja...

Page 3: ...rmation 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...

Page 4: ... 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 ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED B...

Page 5: ...Effect pg 24 Mosaic Effect pg 24 N ND Effect Mode pg 24 Nega Posi Mode pg 24 Night Scope pg 23 P Picture Stabiliser pg 18 Playback pg 11 Playback Special Effects pg 14 Playback Zoom pg 26 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 24 Provided Accessories pg 2 Q Quick Review pg 13 R Recording Advanced Features pg 23 24 Recording Start Stop pg 11 Recording Format S VHS S VHS ET pg 20 Recording Mode pg 20 ...

Page 6: ...monitor 1 When using GR SXM590AG AS 2 When using GR SXM290AG AS AA GR SXM190AG AS 3 When using GR SX250AG AS GR SX150AG AS when the video light is on GR SXM590AG AS GR SXM290AG AS AA GR SX250AG AS only Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional Viewfinder on 1 2 3 85 90 95 45 45 50 85 90 95 45 45 50 135 140 150 80 80 85 325 340 360 190 195 205 LCD monitor on 1 2 75 80...

Page 7: ...terference 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 while pressing ...

Page 8: ...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 Q Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to ...

Page 9: ...NECTORS 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 SXM590AG AS GR SXM290AG AS AA GR SX250AG AS only Microphone During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker applicable models only pg...

Page 10: ...utton pg 26 O START STOP Button Functions the same as 0 P FF Button Functions the same as a PAUSE Button pg 11 s A DUB Button pg 26 d INT TIME Button pg 26 SELF TIMER Button non functional 1 Tape Remaining Time pg 21 2 Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 3 Video Light Indicator 2 pg 13 4 Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 12 5 Recording Format Indicator S S ET pg 20 6 Digital Effect Indicator pg 24 Pr...

Page 11: ...ck Button located on the switch To start playback press 4 6 or R To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 4 6 or a To stop playback press 5 r Press 2 e to rewind or 3 to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing 2 e or 3 during playback holding 2 e or 3 down during playback continues search until released To resume normal playback press 4 6 or ...

Page 12: ...be activated by pressing 5SEC REC 2 Backlight Compensation To quickly increase the brightness of the subject relative to the background 1 Press BACK LIGHT r during recording is displayed and the subject is brightened 2 To cancel Backlight Compensation press BACK LIGHT r again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level Backlight Compensation functions in both recording modes or Usi...

Page 13: ...nual Focus then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator 8 moves during zoom Once the zoom level indiator 8 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 i...

Page 14: ...re 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 w and hold for more than 1 second Th...

Page 15: ... occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 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 re...

Page 16: ...tempt 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 During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc ...

Page 17: ...U 30 30 5 m 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 SXM590AG AS GR SXM290AG AS AA GR SX250AG AS only Microphone During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker applicable models only pg 28 for War...

Page 18: ... X E H E P E T T M O S L U S O M L A T R Y D E Y I N S E N M T G E E T M H D I M S 5 N O O T F S E P 0 O F N 3 U P N x R F 0 L U M L A L CAMERA MENU EXPOSURE Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the back...

Page 19: ...f or the battery removed White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode pg 24 Digital Effects is activated TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles in 11 different languages Change the language in LANGUAGE in TITLE SETUP in CAMERA MENU pg 19 shows the selected title which remains until OFF is selected TITLE SETUP Adjust the settings for TITLE SIZE When LARGE is sele...

Page 20: ...ith a VHS cassette S ET appears and the camcorder records with S VHS picture quality which is called Super VHS ET Expansion Technol ogy S VHS REC appears during recording OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cas sette 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 high...

Page 21: ...on REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired recording time and press the Recording Start Stop Button 0 after focusing on the subject The remote control can also be used for this setting pg 26 Animation And Time Lapse Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected To use this function it is recommended that SCROLL...

Page 22: ...tach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Applicable models only DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time pg 7 LCD BRIGHT Applicable models only To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor perform the following steps quickly within approx 1 second by each interval 1 Select LCD BRIGHT in SYSTEM MENU The...

Page 23: ...ng start and fade or wipe out works at recording end 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press FADE WIPE w repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 0 to activate fade in out or wipe in out Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button 0 allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or...

Page 24: ...se in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press DIGIFECT 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 pg 18 cannot be activated during the CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO ...

Page 25: ...Retake forward pg 13 Time Lapse pg 26 With the camcorder s Power Switch set to Zoom in out pg 26 Playback start pg 11 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search pg 11 Stop pg 11 Insert Editing pg 26 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search pg 11 Pause pg 11 Audio dubbing pg 27 W E R T U Y I O P a s d RM V715U This function is unavailable with this camcorder USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR SXM590AG AS GR SXM290AG A...

Page 26: ... can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape Only the video signal is recorded in this mode 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Play back the tape locate the edit out point and press PAUSE a Press and hold COUNTER R M w for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press it again for less than 1 second so that M appears 3 Press R...

Page 27: ...Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode To end Audio Dubbing press STOP Y Do not press REW T or FF P during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate If the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur For Insert Editing Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly...

Page 28: ...rder 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 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 po...

Page 29: ...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 vid...

Page 30: ...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 cook...

Page 31: ...GR SXM190AG AS only Approx 760 g GR SX250AG AS only Approx 750 g GR SX150AG AS only Dimensions 113 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm W x H x D GR SXM590AG AS GR SXM290AG AS AA GR SXM190AG AS only 108 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm GR SX250AG AS GR SX150AG AS only with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Applicable models only Pickup 1 6 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power...

Page 32: ... SP mode unless otherwise indicated E O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 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 AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11 V 1 A 1 GR SXM590_EN_Japan 02 11 5 2 10 PM 32 ...