ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
MAJOR FEATURES
2 – 5
6
7
COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
GETTING STARTED
7
8 – 15
RECORDING
16 – 30
Basic Recording ..........................16
Basic Features ...........................18
Advanced Features ......................21
GR-SX950
PLAYBACK
31 – 35
Basic Playback ...........................31
Features ..................................32
Using The Cassette Adapter ...........33
Connections...............................34
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
36 – 39
Animation And Time-Lapse .............37
Insert Editing .............................38
Audio Dubbing ...........................39
TROUBLESHOOTING
40 – 41
42 – 45
INDEX
Controls, Connectors And
Indicators ...............................42
Indications ................................44
CAUTIONS
46 – 47
48
TERMS
USER MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
ESPAÑOL
50
51
52 – 53
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 54
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 55
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the
bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LYT0464-001A
EN
EN3
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 viewfinder playback are
possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided
multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
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.
The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is
voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their
useful life, when taken out of service in the United States. The RBRC® program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be
illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and
disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that is 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.)
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5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered.
•Do not block the openings by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
•Do not place the product in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
But improper use can result in potential electrical
shock or fire hazards. This product has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating instruc-
tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and
operating instructions before you operate this
product and keep this manual for future reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground-
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. If your
product is intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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USE
SERVICING
1. Accessories
1. Servicing
To avoid personal injury:
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
marked change in performance and you are unable
to restore normal operation by following the detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not
attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for any mounting of the product.
•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
2. Product and Cart
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
Combination
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart
combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and
the like.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
4. Object and Liquid Entry
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
5. Attachments
4. Safety Check
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
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SUPPLY POWER
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
A Hook on.
B Push in.
EJECT Switch
PUSH Button
BATTERY RELEASE
Using the battery pack
Hook its end to the camcorder
1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert a video cassette.
3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 10)
and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place
.
(Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
PLAYBACK
SHOOTING
Rewind (2) Button
2
1
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
2
Set to “AUTO”
or “PRO.”.
Play/Pause (4/6)
Button
3
Recording Start/Stop Button
3
Set to
“PLAY”.
1
Stop (5) Button
1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
open the lens cover.
2 Press
2.
2 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.
— The power lamp will light and an image
will appear.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
3 Press 4/6.
— Playback starts and the playback picture
appears.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
— Recording starts.
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop Button once
again.
•To stop playback, press 5.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 31.)
(For more details, ੬ pgs. 16, 17)
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR
using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).
੬ pg. 33
MAJOR FEATURES
EN7
Integrated Auto Light
(੬ pg. 20)
TBC (Time Base Corrector)
(੬ pg. 32)
Program AE with Special
Effects (੬ pg. 22)
Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 18)
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter Ⅲ ND Effect
Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight Ⅲ Sports Ⅲ Nega/Posi
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
Super VHS-ET (੬ pg. 13)
Digital Hyper Zoom
(੬ pg. 18)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
•AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
•Cassette Adapter
(VHS Playpak)
C-P7U
AA-V16U
•Shoulder Strap
•Remote
Control Unit
RM-V715U
•Battery Pack
BN-V11U
•Lithium Battery
CR2025
(for clock operation)
•DC Cord
NOTES about Automatic Demonstration
Automatic Demonstration takes place when ”DEMO MODE” is set to ”ON” (factory-preset).
Ⅲ Available when the Power Switch is set to ”AUTO” or ”PRO.”.
Ⅲ 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
OFF
ON
Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “PRO.” and
press MENU 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 Select Wheel to select “OFF” and press it. The
Menu Screen appears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press it to close
the Menu Screen.
EX I T
Setting Menu
* ”DEMO MODE” remains ”ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
NOTE:
When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder,
demonstration is not available.
Cassettes marked
with this camcorder.
and
can be used
GETTING STARTED
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Battery pack BN-V11U,
BN-V12U or BN-V20U
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use
provided power supply units with other equipment.
Marks
To AC outlet
CHARGE
indicator
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from
the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/
Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet.
1
2
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The
CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V16U
DC OUT connector
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays
lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery in the
opposite direction of the arrow and lift off. Remember
to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord from
the AC outlet.
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Battery pack
Charging time
BN-V11U
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 1 hr. 50 min.
BN-V12U (optional)
BN-V20U (optional)
Charge Marker
Charge marker
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help
you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two
colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which
one means charged and which means discharged.
NOTES:
● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°
and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20° to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is
the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environ-
ment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged
battery pack.
● Charging time varies according to the ambient
temperature and the status of the battery pack.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC
Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter
during battery charging, power is supplied to the
camcorder and charging stops.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes
electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be
sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after
a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC
Power Adapter/Charger, 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.
ATTENTION:
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. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
and make sure a cassette is not inserted,
then set the Power Switch to ”AUTO” or
”PRO.”.
2. The camcorder power turns off
automatically when discharging is
complete.
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.
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a
battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
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USING THE BATTERY PACK
Hook on.
A
Hook its end to the camcorder
pack in until it locks in place
and push the battery
.
B
Push in.
•
If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a
malfunction may occur.
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
Battery pack
BN-V11U
Approximate recording time
1 hr. 45 min. (50 min.)
BN-V12U (optional)
BN-V20U (optional)
BN-V856U (optional)
1 hr. 45 min. (50 min.)
BATTERY RELEASE Switch
2 hrs. 50 min. (1 hr. 30 min.)
11 hrs. 10 min. (6 hrs.)
(
) : when the video light is on.
NOTES:
ATTENTION:
● Recording time is reduced significantly if zoom or
Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
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.
INFORMATION:
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery
pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals before using.
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack
using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the
optional AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
To DC IN
connector
USING AC POWER
To AC outlet
To DC OUT
connector
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in
the illustration).
NOTES:
Core
●The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V
to 240 V.
filter
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
DC Cord
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 8.
AA-V16U
USING A CAR BATTERY
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger/
Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).
To car’s
cigarette
lighter
NOTES:
socket
Car Battery Cord
AP-V7U (optional)
●When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can also be
used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/
V856U).
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car
Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective instruction
booklet.
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3U (optional)
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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Slot
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery
Charger, etc.).
1
Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the
camcorder.
2
3
4
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have
the “+” mark visible.
Battery holder
Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a
click.
NOTES:
● See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
● To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place
the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the
illustration when inserting/removing the battery.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Cassette holder
Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not
1
2
3
use force to open.
Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make
sure the label is facing outward.
Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks
into place.
NOTES:
● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
PUSH Button
EJECT Switch
● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
slack.
● 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.
Turn to take
up slack.
Erase Protection tab
Gear
EN11
Date/Time Settings
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp
comes on.
1
2
3
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display
Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight
bar to “DATE/TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME
Menu appears.
Select Wheel
Power Switch
•To return to the previous settings, rotate the Select
Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and
press it, then go to step 7.
MENU Button
•To set only the time without changing the date, go
to step 5.
Display
To set “YEAR”, “MONTH” or “DAY”, rotate the Select
Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item,
and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate
the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and
then press it. The setting stops blinking.
Menu Screen 1
Menu Screen 2
4
NEXT
4
5
D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
ON
OFF
ON
Repeat for other date settings.
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REC T I ME
OFF
OFF
ENGL I SH
I NT. T I ME
T I TLE LANG.
DATE / T I ME
JL I P I D NO.
DEMO MODE
Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to
“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting
begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the
correct setting appears and then press it. When the
hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting
begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the
correct setting appears and then press it. The minute
setting stops blinking.
0 6
OFF
4
RETURN
DATE / T I ME
DATE/TIME Menu
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
2 0 0 0
JUN
2 8
When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”,
“DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the Select Wheel to
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The
Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“RETURN”.
:
T I ME
PM
8
2 0
12-hour indication
with AM or PM
6
7
EX I T
Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.
4
BACK
REC T I ME
OFF
OFF
ENGL I SH
I NT. T I ME
T I TLE LANG.
DATE / T I ME
JL I P I D NO.
DEMO MODE
0 6
OFF
NOTE:
To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display
and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”
(੬ pg. 26).
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