JVC GRDVL140 specifications 58 EN

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

24. The indicators and

 

24. • “TIME CODE” is set to

 

24. • Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”

 

messages do not appear.

 

“OFF” in the Menu Screen.

 

in the Menu Screen

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 37, 38).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25. Images on the LCD

 

25. • In places subject to low

 

25. • Adjust the brightness and

 

monitor appear dark or

 

temperature, images

 

angle of the LCD monitor

 

whitish.

 

become dark due to the

 

( pg. 16, 17).

 

 

 

characteristics of the LCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitor. When this

 

 

 

 

 

 

happens, the displayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

colours differ from those

 

 

 

 

 

 

that are actually recorded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is not a defect of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When the LCD monitor's

 

 

 

 

 

 

fluorescent light reaches the

 

 

 

 

 

 

end of its service life,

 

 

 

 

 

 

images on the LCD monitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

become dark. Consult your

 

 

 

 

 

 

nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26. The rear of the LCD

 

26. • The light used to illuminate

 

26. • Close the LCD monitor to

 

monitor is hot.

 

the LCD monitor causes it to

 

turn it off or set the Power

 

 

 

become hot.

 

Switch to “OFF”, and let the

 

 

 

 

 

unit cool down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27. The indicators and the

 

27. • This may occur when the

 

27.

 

 

image colour on the LCD

 

surface or the edge of the

 

 

————

 

monitor are not clear.

 

LCD monitor is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28. The LCD monitor or

 

28. • Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

 

28. Re-read the sections

 

viewfinder indications

 

certain modes of Pro-

 

covering Fade/Wipe effects,

 

blink.

 

gramme AE with special

 

Programme AE with special

 

 

 

effects, “DIS” and other

 

effects and “DIS” ( pg. 26

 

 

 

functions that cannot be

 

– 29, 36).

 

 

 

used together are selected at

 

 

 

 

 

 

the same time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29. Coloured bright spots

 

29. • The LCD monitor and the

 

29.

 

 

appear all over the LCD

 

viewfinder are made with

 

 

 

 

monitor or the viewfinder.

 

high-precision technology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, black spots or

 

 

 

 

 

 

bright spots of light (red,

 

 

 

 

 

 

green or blue) may appear

 

 

 

 

 

 

constantly on the LCD

 

 

————

 

 

 

monitor or the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

These spots are not

 

 

 

 

 

 

recorded on the tape. This is

 

 

 

 

 

 

not due to any defect of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit. (Effective dots: more

 

 

 

 

 

 

than 99.99 %)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30. During recording, sound

 

30. • This is normal.

 

30.

————

 

cannot be heard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31. Play, Rewind and Fast-

 

31. • The Power Switch is set to

 

31. • Set the Power Switch to

 

Forward functions do not

 

“ ” or “ ”.

 

” ( pg. 20).

 

work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVL140 Unit, first firmly It is recommended that youAC Adapter until Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Before recording an important scene Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markBN-V408U Power Cord Cable AdapterLens Cap Core Filter xHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterContents Getting StartedTo Detach The Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packPerform of Charging the Battery Pack  pg Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingDate/Time Settings 12 ENCamcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode Setting14 EN Basic Recording & Playback Basic Recording PlaybackBasic Recording 16 ENBasic Recording Journalistic Shooting Operation ModePower Switch Position Manual SELF-RECORDINGZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recording 20 EN Load a tape  pg Set the Power Switch toTo Control The Speaker Volume BasicBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayPress Blank Search Connections If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector22 EN CamcorderIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN23Advanced Features 24 ENFor Recording Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusNight-Scope To Deactivate The Selected Mode26 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectSlow Slow Shutter FADE/WIPE Selection 28 ENFade/Wipe Effects Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionFader And Wipe Menu Menu EffectSnapshot Snapshot Mode Selection30 EN Snapshot RecordingEN31 Exposure Control 32 ENIris Lock To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingSee pg EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance System or DisplayMenu Screen Explanations Screen ratio becomes Factory setting isNormal screen ratio VerticallyAutomatic demonstration will not take place Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetResets all settings to the factory-preset Appearing on the connected TV screenYour preference  pg Mode SP or LP depending onPower Switch is set to  pg SYSTEM, which appears whenPlayback Sound DisplayDubbing 40 ENDubbing To a VCR EN41 EN Using the Optional Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteryEN43 Functions Buttons44 EN Feature Playback ZoomPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest To press VCR CTL for this one SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorVCR other than above Cancelled and editing will not take place Select ScenesAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Using PC connection cable Using DV cableConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector 52 ENReferences Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Time required to calculate and display the remaining tape Corrective Action TroubleshootingClean the lens and check Replace with new cassetteTroubleshooting 56 ENEN57 58 EN EN59 60 EN 5 6 @ # $Audio/Video Output Connector  pg , 40 Dioptre Adjustment Control  pg Battery Release SwitchFast-Forward Button  pg Backlight Button @ Power Switch Power Lamp  pg62 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During RecordingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Displays the sound modeBright Displays the brightness of the LCD Switch is set to or  pg Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when no tape is loaded  pg Cleaning cassette  pgTurn off the camcorder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder66 EN About moisture condensation Do not leave the unitTo protect the unit, do not Serious malfunctioning68 EN TermsEN69 Time Code  pg , 37, 3870 EN AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power requirementApprox g not including Power Cord DC 11GR-DVL140