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The focus does not adjust automatically.

●Focus is set to the Manual mode.

HSet Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 21)

●The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

HClean the lens and check the focus again. ( pg. 34)

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

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. ( pg. 32)

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

●The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.

HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. ( pg. 14, 15)

The colour 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. 20)

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

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 14, 20)

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

●Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HPress BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 23)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

●The subject is too bright.

HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 20)

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. 20)

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. 14, 20)

“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)

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

	● This is not a malfunction.
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Program AE with special effects does not work.

●The Power Switch is set to “A”.

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

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. 14, 15)

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LYT1418-001A EN To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFF pgDear Customer Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red Important for owners in the U.KBefore recording an important scene… Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of EquipmentEN Contents Getting Started Advanced Features Getting Started EN Provided AccessoriesHow To Attach The Shoulder Strap How To Attach The Core Filter for optional S-Video Cable PowerCharging The Battery Pack EN Getting StartedGrip Adjustment Using The Battery PackUsing AC Power About BatteriesDate/Time Settings Operation ModePower-Linked Operation Full Auto RecordingTo switch the recording mode, refer to pages 14 Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayLoading/Unloading a Cassette Tripod MountingEN Video Recording Basic RecordingLCD Monitor And Viewfinder Tape Remaining TimeJournalistic Shooting Video Recording ENSelf Recording Time CodeEN Video Playback Normal PlaybackShuttle Search Blank SearchConnections To a TV Or VCR If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepWhite to Audio L Red to Audio R Yellow to Video To S-VIDEO To AV To SMenus with Sub Menus Changing The Menu SettingsEN Menus for Detailed Adjustment Zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom 16X When set to 16X while using digital zoom,For details on the procedure, refer to Snapshot For Brightness adjustmentWhen the Menu Screen is closed after Demo Mode is turned on pg , Brightness Adjustment Of The Display pg , Date/Time Settings OFF / on Sound Mode and NarrationPlayback Menus To deactivate Night-Scope Night ScopeWhite LED Light Wipe Or Fader Effects Select OFF in . The effect indicator disappearsTo deactivate the selected effect Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000Motor Drive Mode EN Features for RecordingSnapshot For Video Recording Press SnapshotManual Focus To reset to Auto FocusAuto Focus Iris Lock Exposure ControlTo return to automatic exposure control To return to automatic iris controlTo change the setting White Balance AdjustmentBacklight Compensation Brightness returns toTo use this camcorder as a player Dubbing To a VCREN Editing DV Connector Digital Dubbing Connection To a Personal Computer Video Playback pg Power pgLoading/Unloading a Cassette pg Video Recording pgPower EN TroubleshootingVideo Playback Video RecordingPower Switch is set to a HSet the Power Switch to M. pg Advanced features Other problemsSubject is too bright HSet r to SPOTLIGHT. pg Be avoidedTime Code is set to OFF HSet Time Code to ON. pg , 16 Places subject to low temperature, images become darkMonitor fully. pg Remaining power level High Exhausted Displays the battery remaining powerLCD Monitor EN CautionsMain Unit EN User Maintenance Cleaning The CamcorderSlide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack After UseAC Adapter CamcorderEN Index Indicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsDuring Video Recording IndexI t / M I 40 x W 1h40m 20 21 1555Connections Wide Mode Wide ModeDate/Time Menu ScreenVictor Company of Japan, Limited

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