Mode/Time Settings? How do you change the mode/time setting on the JVC GR-SXM260U to utliize 90 minutes verses 30 minutes per tape?

Select "REC MODE" from the system menu.

Refer to the "MENU SETTINGS" and "SYSTEM MENU" sections of the manual (pages 18 and 20 in my copy) for full details. If you need a manual, you can download one at
http://books.jvc.com/Download/116492749/LYT1214-001C.pdf

After trying the remove-and-reattach-battery exercise, I would suggest you go to the menu and find the setting for initial setup. Select that - which may reset the system.
If not.. then try going to the clock and change the date/time settings, turn the camera off, remove-and-reattach the battery. Re-power the camera, go back and change date/time setting to what's current. And try to eject the tape.

On one of our analog video cameras it seems like there was a tiny little hole someplace on the side of the camera that you could use a tiny small thing like a toothpick to press in there to accomplish a Reset. (It will have tiny raised letters saying "Reset" right beside the little reset hole.)

You can download the manual from the manufacturer's web site at
http://books.jvc.com/booklist.asp?Model=GR-SXM260US

GR-SXM260UC:
http://resources.jvc.com/Resources/00/00/95/YF016ien.pdf

GR-SXM260US:
http://books.jvc.com/Download/358947889/LYT1214-001C.pdf

hello,

this an indication of error detected by the sensor reader meaning that range has fail below 06degree the camcorder will need a resetting programing before you can do this you will have to put off the system for some time remove the battery if any then put it on again and then reset it the problem is solve .
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One thing that can change the tape quality is making sure you are using th 60 minute recording mode vs the 90 minute EP recording mode. If you record alot, you should clean the tape heads every 6 months as well. I haven't really found any bad tapes out there (I'm sure there are some). Usually Sony and JVC are good choices to use.

http://camera.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/jvc/jvc_camcorderdigital_camera_product_list.html

click the link above and download the manuals for ur camcorder.

my jvc gr-d91u is in the safe mode. it will not eject the tape or it will not record. how do i fix this problem? Please help me out [email protected]

Firstly check if a/v mode is on ..in or..out.If it is on out then your ccd image sensor is faulty.

HD mode images may appear to move somewhat stiffly compared with SD mode or DV mode images. This is because they are shot at a rate of 30 frames per second compared with the 60 frames per second for the SD or DV mode images. The movie is shot at 24 frames per second, and looks good. So HD mode can have the same feel as a movie material. For smooth movement during video clips, we recommend you minimize rapid-panning or avoid shooting fast-moving subjects. Should you wish to record more natural motion in the picture, we recommend setting a slower shutter speed, or changing the recording mode to SD or DV.