Despite its affordable price tag, the JVC GR-SMX340U has the versatility of recording in three different formats. The SVHS mode creates high-quality recordings that rival the broadcast TV standard, and you can record with the same high resolution on any VHS-C tape with the SVHS ET mode, or use the standard VHS mode and enjoy the greatest level of compatibility with other players. Other features of the camcorder include a large 2.5-inch LCD screen, 16x optical zoom, video light, 118 special effects and transitions, five autoexposure settings, title generator, and VHS-C playback.

Specifications

NightAlive: Full Spectrum Low-Light Shooting
LCD Monitor: 110,000 pixel 2.5" high resolution 270 degree rotating LCD Color monitor
Digital Picture Improvement Technology: Super High-Band Processor, Picture Stabilizer, Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector)and Digital CNR (Chroma Noise Reduction)
Digital Zoom: 600X Variable Speed Digital Hyper Zoom
Auto Video Light: Integrated
Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder with black/white 0.5" CRT
Endurance Shooting: Lower power consumption for longer battery life. Compact Battery Pack - BN-V11U
Recording System: Pro-cision 5 Video Head VHS-C and Super VHS ET recording system
Digital Image Stabilizer: Yes
Optical Zoom: 16X Optical Hyper Zoom with numeric readout in viewfinder
Brightness: Super LoLux boosts low light sensitivity to less than 1 lux
Digital Special Effects and Scene Transitions: 118 Combinations
Digital Signal Processing: 6 Component
5 Program AE: Twilight, Sports, Fog, ND Effect, Hi-Speed Shutter(1/2000)
Title Generator: Features 8 preset messages in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
Wide Mode: Yes
Tele-Macro: Yes
Manual focus, Exposure, and White Balance modes: Yes
Animation and Time Lapse: Yes
Quick review and retake function: Yes
Black fader: Yes
Digital Wipes and Fades: Yes
Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000
Digital Auto Tracking: Yes
AC Adapter: Multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/battery charger with built-in battery refresher
In the box: Digital Photo Utility(CD Rom), PC Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Compact VHS cassette playpak, AC Power Adapter, Battery Pack and Lens cap
Lens: F1.6 Wide-Angle lens
Digital Photo Navigator (capture/utility): Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 And Mac OS8.6-9.1 Presto!Mr.Photo3, Presto!Imagefolio-Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 Presto!Mr.Photo Presto!Photo Album
Power: 3-way power. 6V DC
Dimensions: 7.9 inches (200mm) x 4.41 inches (112mm) x 4.65 inches (118mm)
Weight: 2.01 Pounds (91kg)
Warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor warranty