JVC GR-SXM737UM manual

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    LYT0494-001A EN C O M P A C T V H S C A M C O R D E R INSTRUCTIONS G R - S X M 7 3 7 U M G R - S X M 3 3 7 U M ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 – 5 QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE 6 MAJOR FEA TURES 7 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 7 GETTING ST ARTED 8 – 17 RECORDING 18 – 34 Basic Recording .......................... 18 Basic Features ......................[...]

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    2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents on the cover . • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . .... refer to the Index ( Z pgs. 48 – 5[...]

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    EN 3 INFORMA TION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsibl[...]

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    4 EN ANTENNA INST ALLA TION 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 char ges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, provides informatio[...]

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    EN 5 USE 1. Accessories T o avoid personal injury: • 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. • Us[...]

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    6 EN A B 3 1 2 3 2 1 Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”. 2 Press 2 . — The tape will automatically sto[...]

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    EN 7 MAJOR FEA TURES Cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder . Integrated Auto Light ( Z pg. 22) Program AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 25) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Super VHS-ET ( Z pg. 14) Picture Stabilizer ( Z pg. 20) TBC (Time Base Corrector) ( Z[...]

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    8 EN GETTING ST ARTED 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. CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder ’ s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger . Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’ s power cord i[...]

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    EN 9 A B A TTENTION: 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. USING THE BA TTERY P ACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place . • If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction[...]

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    10 EN Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 Switch off the unit’ s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger , etc.). 2 Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the camcorder . 3 Insert the battery in the holder[...]

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    EN 11 4 R I T D J D 4 B E N I A L E R A C T T T I M E C . L E P O T K T E / U I T T I M R M I L I D O N E M A M D E N E N E G O . . O O E 0 O F F N 6 F F F G F LIS H Y M D T E E O A I X A N Y M I R T E T H DA T E / T I M P E M 2 8 0 J : 0 U 2 2 0 N 8 0 4 R I T D J D 4 B E N I A L E R A C T T T I M E C . L E P O T K T E / U I T T I M R M I L I D O N[...]

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    12 EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “AUT O” or “PRO.”. Press SP/ EP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times the recording time. NOTE: If t[...]

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    EN 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Open the LCD monitor fully . 2 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open. 3 Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. 4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD monitor . NOTES: ● Closing the LCD monit[...]

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    14 EN 4 D T S T 4 N . E – A R E Z L V P E X O E H E T T O S U M M L R A E E N C T N R G O TH O O O T N F F 3 F F 0 O O E N F X F IT S – VHS E T T T 4 E A R L P E E E TU M L R A E N C N R G O TH O T F 3 F 0 Normal Screen Select Wheel MENU Button Power Switch Menu Screen Setting Menu Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded. Menu Screen Recording F[...]

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    EN 15 Recording Playback NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET n JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results. Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and playback. n With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with [...]

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    16 EN 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° PAUSE Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro 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 . R[...]

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    EN 17 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1 , then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 , making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4 . CAUTION: When using a tripod, b[...]

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    18 EN 180 ° 90 ° BR I G H T – ––––– 6 ––––– + 25 MI N 120MIN 3MIN 2MIN MIN 119MIN 1MIN 0MIN NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Load A Cassette ( Z pg. 13) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 16) ● V [...]

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    EN 19 NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power . ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the casset[...]

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    20 EN 1X Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide th[...]

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    EN 21 FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. OPERA TION: 1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUT O” or “PRO.”). 2) Press 2 and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n T ape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and played back automatically , then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next s[...]

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    22 EN DANGER n The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. n When operating, keep a distance of about 30[...]

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    EN 23 Snapshot (GR-SXM737 only) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. 1 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. 2 Press SNAPSHOT . If you press during Record-Standby . . . .... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mod[...]

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    24 EN Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode. 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’ s name and indication appear . 3 They are displayed[...]

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    EN 25 Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press P .AE repeatedly until the desired mode’ s name and indication appear . They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that only the indication remains. The mode is activated. 3 T o cancel the effect, press P .AE repeatedly until “OFF” a[...]

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    26 EN Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Menu access depends on the function you select. If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen A vailable Using The Select Wheel”[...]

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    EN 27 Menu Screen A vailable Using The Select Wheel CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE : Factory-preset Menu Screen A vailable Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. MENU SCREEN EXPLANA TIONS Refer to “Focusing” ( Z pg. 33). Refer to “Exposure Control” ( Z pg. 32). Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manu[...]

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    28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen A vailable Using The MENU Button (cont.) : Factory-preset ON Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( Z pg. 14 ). OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( Z pg. 14). Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( Z pg. 12). Refer to “Animation” ( Z pg. 30) and “[...]

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    EN 29 D E C 25. 99 DEC 25. 99 AM 10 : 25 : 00 AM 10 : 25 : 00 DEC 25. 99 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE&TIME) AUTO DATE No indication (OFF) 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen. 3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “DA TE/TIME DISP .” while in Record-Standby , then press it to disp[...]

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    30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Animation Y ou can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTES: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.?[...]

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    EN 31 O 1 1 1 5 E F / / X F 4 2 S S IT S S REC T I M E O 1 3 1 5 E F 5 0 X F M M I S S I I T N N IN T . T IM E 1 1 5 S S Select Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button REC TIME Menu Display Recording time indicator Interval time indicator INT . TIME Menu MENU Button INT . TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen Time-Lapse Y ou can record seque[...]

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    32 EN Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override it and make the adjustment manually . Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective[...]

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    EN 33 Focus detection zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene. • When illumination is low .* •[...]

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    34 EN Power Switch White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a[...]

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    EN 35 1 Load a tape ( Z pg. 13). 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”. T o start playback, press 4 / 6 . • T o stop playback, press 5 . • Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTES: ● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. T o turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, t[...]

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    36 EN Set to “PLA Y”. P .AE Button EFFECT Button P .ST ABILIZER Button PLA YBACK Features COUNTER R/M Button Rewind ( 2 ) Button Fast-Forward ( 3 ) Button Play/Pause ( 4 / 6 ) Button Stop ( 5 ) Button (GR-SXM737 only) CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. MONOTONE Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W . U[...]

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    EN 37 PLA YBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Compact video cassette VCR Reels Compartment door Recording safety hole Sliding latch Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder . The C-P7U adapter is batt[...]

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    38 EN PLA YBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Audio cable (optional) T o Audio Output TV VCR (Recording deck) Connector cover* T o TV or VCR T o AUDIO IN * When connecting the cables, open this cover . Connector cover* Audio cable (optional) T o V i[...]

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    EN 39 Basic Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 38). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 . If not . . . go to step 4 . 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’ s instruction manual. 4 T urn on the camcorder , the VCR and the TV . 5 Set [...]

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    40 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( Z pg. 52). 1 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated. 2 Insert two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries in the correct direction. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover . Buttons 1 Inf[...]

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    EN 41 ZOOM (T/W) PLAY STOP Press T Normal playback RM-V715U (provided) Remote sensor Playback Zoom (GR-SXM737 only) T o magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback. NOTES: ● Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform this procedure. ● Make sure that the TBC mode is activated ( Z pg. 36). 1 Press PLA Y to find the scene[...]

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    42 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) w M – 0 : 12 : 34 PLAY STOP INSERT REW START/STOP PAUSE Insert editing indicator Display COUNTER R/M Button T ape Counter RM-V715U (provided) Remote sensor Power Switch Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal [...]

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    EN 43 M – 0 : 05 : e 2 4 0 PLAY STOP REW START/STOP PAUSE A.DUB Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). The sound is recorded from the built- in microphone. Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure ( Z pg. 42) before continuing. NOTE: Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform[...]

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    44 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 1 M / I 2 N S START/STOP REC. TIME INT. TIME FEA TURE: Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T ime and Recording T ime without using the Menu Screen. OPERA TION: Animation 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 30 (“Animation”), press REC TIME [...]

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    EN 45 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 T urn off the camcorder . 2 Open the LCD monitor fully . Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then remove the cassette. 3 Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder . 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor . 5 Slide BA TTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 T urn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close t[...]

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    46 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer -controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (batte[...]

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    EN 47 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear . The tape will not eject. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. Colored bright spots appea[...]

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    48 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators U I 1 i o q u p e r w 2 Q W 3 4 5 6 & ( * y E R Y T t 7 8 0 @ $ % 9 ! # ^ )[...]

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    EN 49 Controls 1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 16 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ Z pg. 18 3 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] ...................... Z pg. 22 4 • Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (GR-SXM737 only) ............................ Z pg. 23 • 5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC. REC] (GR-SXM337 only) .[...]

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    50 EN INDEX Indications 1 R 4 B D 2 E 4 5 1 R E 0 C 4 M / I C M I 2 G C I E N S H O 2 N P T T N 5 W S G . I – – R 9 L V P A 9 I H A – T G S U – U H S – L A S T R E – A M – E – T E C 6 I 1 T . – O 1 – N : – S 4 T + M – 5 4 0 W – : 0 2 B 1 + 8 1X 7 8 9 0 ! # $ @ * & ^ % 5 3 4 2 1 ( 6 a b 1 T ape Remaining T ime .........[...]

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    EN 51 Indications During Playback T V B O C L M U O M N M E O – T 0 – O : S N 1 – – E 2 – E : – T 3 – – 4 – 1 6 S : – P 2 – 3 – : – 4 4 A – 5 T + 2 8 3 5 1 4 6 7 0 9 1 • : Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded. • w : Insert Editing Indicator .................. Z pg. 42 Displayed during Insert Editing. 2 [...]

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    52 EN When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA n The provided AC Power Adapter/Char ger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V . USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’ s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use a[...]

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    EN 53 About moisture condensation . . . ● Y ou 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 [...]

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    54 EN TERMS A AC Power Adapter/Char ger ............................... pg. 8, 9 Animation Recording .................................... pg. 30, 44 Audio Dubbing ................................................... pg. 43 Auto Date Record ............................................... pg. 29 Auto Focus .............................................[...]

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    EN 55 Connectors JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug) V ideo : 1 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω unbalanced, analog output (via V ideo output connector) Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 k Ω analog output (via Audio output connector) S-V ideo : Y : 1V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analog output C : 0.29 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analog output AC Power[...]

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    COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. UM Printed in Japan 0100MKV * UN * YP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN G R-SXM737UM G R-SXM337UM[...]