JVC GR-X5EK Troubleshooting EN, Power, Video and D.S.C. Recording, Video and D.S.C. Playback

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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest 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 (battery pack, AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

Power

No power is supplied.

●The power is not connected properly.

HConnect the AC adapter securely. ( pg. 14)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13)

●The battery is dead.

HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 13)

Video and D.S.C. Recording

Recording cannot be performed.

●The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.

( pg. 16)

●“TAPE END” appears.

HReplace with new cassette. ( pg. 16)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)

When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

●This is not a malfunction.

When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

●This is not a malfunction.

During recording, the date/time does not appear.

●“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.

HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. ( pg. 33, 36)

The LCD monitor indications blink.

●Certain wipe/fader effects, certain modes of program AE and special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

HRe-read the sections covering wipe/fader effects, program AE, special effects and “DIS”.

( pg. 33, 34, 44, 45)

Digital zoom does not work.

●10X optical zoom is selected.

HSet “ZOOM” to “40X” or “300X”. ( pg. 34)

●The VIDEO/MEMORY switch is set to

“MEMORY”.

HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.

Video and D.S.C. Playback

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

●Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to

its VIDEO mode.

HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. ( pg. 22)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning

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Contents Dear Customer Digital Still Camera D.S.C. RecordingDirect Printing Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red Important for owners in the U.KSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Contents EN EN Getting Started IndexOther Parts ConnectorsIndicators ControlsDuring D.S.C. Recording Only Indications on LCD MonitorGetting Started During Video Recording OnlyI T / M I X L VolumeDuring Video Playback During D.S.C. PlaybackBefore Using This Camcorder Provided AccessoriesAttaching the Lens Hood How to Attach the Lens CapVideo/Audio/Video cable LCD MonitorRun the cable Through the coreMaximum continuous recording time PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Operation ModeData Battery System Using AC PowerPower-Linked Operation Date/Time SettingsLanguage Setting Grip AdjustmentLCD monitor’s backlight DisplayTripod Mounting Loading/Unloading a CassetteTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card To protect valuable recordingsApproximate recording time Basic RecordingVideo Recording Tape Remaining TimeTo zoom Video Recording ENZooming Time CodeQuick Review To control the speaker volumeNormal Playback Video PlaybackVideo Playback EN Shuttle SearchBlank Search Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepConnections to a TV or VCR EN Video PlaybackButtons And Functions Beam Effective Area indoor usePlayback Special Effects Frame-By-Frame PlaybackPlayback Zoom To cancel bracket shooting mode C. Recording ENBasic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot C. Playback Normal Playback of ImagesAuto Playback of Images Interval ShootingTo turn off the histogram Index Playback of FilesC. Playback EN To display the histogramResetting The File Name Protecting Files Tape to a Memory CardTo protect the currently displayed file Camera RECORDINGD.S.C Additional Features for D.S.C. ENDeleting Files To Remove ProtectionNumber of Prints SettingEN Additional Features for D.S.C Setting Print Information DpofTo stop printing after printing starts To cancel the print settingPrinter To print by selecting a still imageInitialising a Memory Card To print using the Dpof settingChanging the Menu Settings Menus for Detailed Adjustment ENMenus without Sub Menus EN Menus for Detailed Adjustment Recording MenusAuto / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO OFF / on Fine / Standard English / FrançaisStereo Playback Menus pg , AUX MIC OFF / LCD / LCD/TVOFF / Auto / on  pg , Time CodeIf C ±0A is selected Snapshot FlashSnapshot For Video Recording Continuous ShootingSecond Recording Self-TimerEN Features for Recording Night-ScopePress Exposure Features for Recording ENTo reset to Auto Focus Manual Focus Exposure ControlIris Lock Spot Exposure ControlBacklight Compensation White Balance Adjustment Select Auto in step Or, set the power switch to aTo return to automatic white balance Wipe or Fader Effects Program AESports Special Effects Start playback on the player Dubbing to or from a VCRTo use this camcorder as a recorder Set S/AV Input to A/V in or S IN*.  pgCore filter DV cable optional To DV IN/OUT Video unit equipped with DV connectorEditing EN To DV IN/OUTEN Editing Using USB cableUsing DV cable Using USB cable B Using DV cableTo end insert editing, press START/STOP, then Stop Insert EditingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Audio DubbingVideo and D.S.C. Playback Troubleshooting ENPower Video and D.S.C. RecordingAdvanced features EN TroubleshootingOther problems Displays the battery remaining power Appears when the tape ends during recording or playbackRemaining power level High Exhausted Insert Error To clean the LCD monitor Cleaning The CamcorderUser Maintenance To clean the exteriorCassettes Battery PacksNot EN CautionsSerious malfunctioning How To Handle a CD-ROMDirty heads can cause the following problems About moisture condensationEN Specifications CamcorderAC Adapter Specifications EN Approximate Number of Storable ImagesReferences Terms Recording CapacityRecording Media Selection Terms Terms ENEK/EX
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