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Advanced features

 

Other problems

 

 

 

 

The focus does not adjust automatically.

Focus is set to the Manual mode.

HSet Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 31)

The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

HClean the lens and check the focus again. ( pg. 48)

The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low.

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.

HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. ( pg. 25, 26)

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 18, 31)

The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 25, 31)

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HPress BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 33)

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light.

The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.

Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures.

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). ( pg. 45)

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. ( pg. 8)

The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set

date/time has been erased.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

There is no picture.

The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.

HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again. ( pg. 8)

Some functions are not available using the MENU/VOL. Wheel.

The Power Switch is set to “A”.

HSet the Power Switch to “M”. ( pg. 8)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

The subject is too bright.

HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 31)

White Balance cannot be activated.

The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. ( pg. 31)

Wipe/Fader effects do not work.

The Power Switch is set to “A”.

HSet the Power Switch to “M”. ( pg. 8)

The Black & White Fader does not work.

The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 25, 31)

Program AE with special effects does not work.

The Power Switch is set to “A”.

HSet the Power Switch to “M”. ( pg. 8)

Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.

Files stored in the memory card are protected.

HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them. ( pg. 22)

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

This is not a malfunction.

HBy recording with “DIS” activated ( pg. 25, 26) this can be avoided.

When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.

The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on.

HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate it.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot.

HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

REFERENCES

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”.

HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. ( pg. 25, 26)

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Contents LYT1227-001A EN Dear CustomerFor Customer Use Safety Precautions Before recording an important scene… Important Safty InstructionsEN Contents How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided AccessoriesHow To Attach The Shoulder Strap Getting Started ENCharging The Battery Pack PowerEN Getting Started Close the core filter until it clicks shutGrip Adjustment Using The Battery PackUsing AC Power Colder temperaturesDate/Time Settings Operation ModePower-Linked Operation InformationDiopter Adjustment Control Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting StartedLoading/Unloading a Cassette To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 25Close the card cover Cassette holder coverVideo Recording & Playback Basic RecordingVideo Recording EN Tape Remaining Time EN Video RecordingSelf Recording Journalistic Shooting Recording From The Middle Of a TapeTime Code VideoNormal Playback To control the speaker volumeShuttle Search Blank SearchSlot Installing The BatteryButtons And Functions Playback Zoom EN Video PlaybackSlow-Motion Playback Frame-By-Frame PlaybackConnections To a TV Or VCR If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepPlayback White to Audio L Red to Audio R Yellow to Video To S-VIDEOApproximate Number of Storable Images EN D.S.C. RecordingDigital Still Camera D.S.C. Recording & Playback Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardC. Recording EN Auto Playback Of Images Normal Playback Of ImagesIndex Playback Of Files EN D.S.C. PlaybackOperation mode indicator Folder/file number Battery indicator disappearBattery indicator Viewing File InformationProtecting Files EN Additional Features for D.S.CDeleting Files To Remove ProtectionPrints Initializing a Memory Card Resetting The File NameFolder and File names Open the LCD monitor fully.  pgFeatures Changing The Menu SettingsMenus without Sub Menus Menus with Sub MenusAuto EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentRecording Menus  pg , Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Advanced Features pg , Date/Time Settings Fine / StandardLCD / Finder Playback MenusExecute / Return OFF / LCD / LCD/TVTo deactivate Night-Alive Night AliveWhite LED Light Select OFF in . The effect indicator disappears EN Features for RecordingWipe Or Fader Effects Program AE With Special EffectsAuto Focus Motor Drive ModeSnapshot For Video Recording SportsIris Lock Manual FocusExposure Control To return to automatic exposure controlTo return to automatic white balance To change the settingTo lock the exposure control and the iris To use this camcorder as a recorder EN EditingTo use this camcorder as a player On the connected TVDubbing Equipped With a DV Connector DigitalIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from Camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DVUsing DV cable Connection To a Personal Computer Using USB cableUsing USB cable Using DV cable It is possible to do the following thingsInsert Editing Audio DubbingEditing EN Set Narration to on or MIX.  pgLoading/Unloading a Cassette pg EN Additional InformationReferences Video Playback pg C. Recording pgPower EN TroubleshootingVideo and D.S.C. Recording Video and D.S.C. PlaybackSubject is too bright HSet r to SPOTLIGHT.  pg Advanced features Other problemsPower Switch is set to a HSet the Power Switch to M.  pg Time Code is set to OFF HSet Time Code to ON.  pg , 27 Places subject to low temperature, images become darkHPush in the memory card a few more times.  pg Remaining power level Appears when no tape is loaded.  pgAppears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape Recorded in the LP mode.  pgCard Error Using Household AC Plug Adapter Battery PacksCassettes Memory CardsEN Cautions How To Handle a CD-ROMLCD Monitor Main UnitDeclaration of Conformity About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning EN User Maintenance Cleaning The CamcorderSlide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack After UseUSB CamcorderAC Adapter EN Index POWER/CHARGE Lamp  pg IndicatorsControls Other PartsREC Bright During Video Recording OnlyDuring D.S.C. Recording Only During Video Playback During D.S.C. Playback Blank Search Push Stop Button To CancelMIC BR I GHTTerms Terms EN Wide Mode Wide ModeTerms Video/AV input S/AV Input 28, 34GR-D74