JVC GR-DVL500 specifications 54 EN, Troubleshooting

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54 EN

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

16.The picture wipe function does not work.

17.Scene transition does not go as expected.

18.The Video Echo mode does not work.

19.Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated.

20.There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated.

21.White Balance cannot be activated.

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

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

POSSIBLE CAUSES		CORRECTIVE ACTION
16 • The Slow Shutter mode is		16. •Disengage the Slow Shutter
activated.		mode or set “WIDE MODE”
• “WIDE MODE” is not set to		to “OFF” before preparing
“OFF”.		to use the Picture Wipe
		( pg. 24, 26, 28).

17. • When using “Picture Wipe/		17.
Dissolve” ( pg. 26), there
is a delay of a fraction of a
second between the
previous record stop-point
and the Dissolve start-point.		————
This is normal, but this slight
delay becomes especially
noticeable when shooting
fast-moving subject or
during rapid panning.

18. • The Picture Wipe or		18. •Set “WIDE MODE” to
Dissolve functions are in use.		“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode
• “WIDE MODE” is set to		( pg. 24).
“SQUEEZE” in the Menu		•Do not try to use the Video
Screen.		Echo mode during a Fade-In
• A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in		or Fade-Out ( pg. 26, 28).
progress.

19 • When shooting in the dark,		19. •If you want the lighting to
the unit becomes highly		look more natural, set GAIN
sensitive to light and the		UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in
image takes on an effect		the Menu Screen
similar to Slow Shutter.		( pg. 23).

20. • The Picture Wipe or		20. •Do not try to use the Classic
Dissolve function is in use.		Film or Strobe mode during
		a scene transition
		( pg. 26, 28).

21. • The Sepia or Monotone		21. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone
mode is activated.		before setting White
		Balance ( pg. 28, 30).

22. • This is a result of exceed-		22.
ingly high contrast, and is		————
not a malfunction.

23. • This is not a malfunction.		23.
		————

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Contents GR-DVL500 GR-DVL300 Dear Customer It is recommended that youPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsSafety Precautions Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markFor remote control unit AC Power Adapter/Charger Remote Control UnitAA-V40U RM-V716U AAA R03 Battery x Shoulder Strap Editing CableAutomatic Demonstration Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack About BatteriesTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings EN1112 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteEN13 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference During playback of a tape recorded on another14 EN Power pgTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Load a Cassette pgSELF-RECORDING EN15Journalistic Shooting OFF16 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionMotor Drive Mode SnapshotEN17 Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape EN19Proper recording 20 EN Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredEN21 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusIf you have selected , or 22 ENSee pg Go to stepMenu Screen Explanations EN23Menu Screen Explanations EN25 Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection 26 ENFade/Wipe Effects To Deactivate The Selected EffectEN27 Fader And Wipe MenuTo Deactivate The Selected Mode 28 ENProgram AE With Special Effects Exposure Control Iris LockEN29 To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance Adjustment30 EN To Change The Tint For RecordingEN31 To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided pg Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects32 EN Playback Sound DisplayEN33 34 EN VCRIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN35To monitor the picture and sound from 36 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerDate/time information cannot be captured into the PC Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN37Make sure all units are turned off Core filter reduces interference 38 ENDubbing To a VCR YTU94146A S-Video cableMake sure the camcorder’s power is off EN39To use this camcorder as a player Installing The Batteries Re-attach the battery compartment cover40 EN EN41 Feature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 42 ENFeature Playback Special Effects EN43To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Random Assemble Editing R.A.Edit VCR Code List44 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorEN45 VCR other than above46 EN Select ScenesEN47 Automatic Editing to VCRDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 48 ENFor More Accurate Editing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN49To hear the dubbed sound during playback 50 ENAudio Dubbing Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing Insert Editing EN51Corrective Action Clean the lens and check52 EN Replace with new cassetteEN53 Troubleshooting 54 ENLCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink When the LCD monitorsEN55 Angle of the LCD monitor56 EN EN57 Cleaning The Camcorder 58 ENAfter Use EN59 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During RecordingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications FunctionTape Check TAPE’S Erase Protection Switch Copying Failed DUB ErrorRecording Check TAPE’S Erase Protection Switch Insert Error Unit in Safeguard62 EN 345 6 7 # $ %EN63 64 EN To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTemperature Range Specifications To avoid hazardsEN65 66 EN Date/Time Display pg , 32 EN67 pg , 9 Icons pg68 EN pg , 25, 32EN69 For GeneralFor Digital Video Camera For Connectors 70 ENMEMOEN71 GR-DVL300