JVC GC-S1 manual No power is supplied, Shooting is impossible Images do not appear

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62ENTROUBLESHOOTING

As this digital still camera is controlled by a microcomputer, it may occasionally malfunction due to noise or interference. In such a case, remove the power supply (batteries or AC power adapter), push the Reset Switch (☞ pg. 58) and retry using the camera. If the trouble still persists and it cannot be solved by referring to the following table, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

SYMPTOM

Power

No power is supplied.

Shooting

The LCD monitor flickers in the Standard View mode (color display).

Shooting is impossible.

Images do not appear.

The menu screens are not available.

Although the Shutter Release Button is half-pressed, focusing is not possible.

Images become dark when sunlight is captured by the camera.

The LCD monitor is dark or whitish.

The message “MEMORY FULL” appears.

Images take on a strobe-like effect.

There is color noise in the image.

During flash shooting, power turns off.

Noise appears on the image you are shooting or there is noise in the taken shot.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

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● Is the battery dead?

 

 

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● Are the batteries loaded in the correct direction?

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● Is the power supply connected properly?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● The battery power is low. Replace the batteries.

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● Is the Power Dial set to “ PLAY ”?

 

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● Switch off the camera, then on again.

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● Is the Power Dial set to “

A

”?

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● Is focusing set to manual adjustment?

 

 

 

 

● Are you shooting under low light or are you

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shooting a subject which has no contrast?

 

 

 

 

● This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

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● Turn the lens to adjust the LCD monitor angle or

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adjust the brightness.

 

 

 

 

 

●Is the image being played back in a cold place? In cold areas, the LCD monitor appears slightly dark. This is not a malfunction.

●The LCD monitor's lamp is reaching the end of its service life. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

● When the built-in memory is full and no more

 

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shooting is possible, this message appears. Use a

 

 

blank Compact Flash card or transfer the stored

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images to a Windows® PC or Macintosh® and

 

 

save them. Then, delete the images from the

 

 

camera's built-in memory to make room for new

 

 

shots.

 

 

● This is not a malfunction.

 

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● This is not a malfunction.

 

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● During flash shooting, if the remaining battery

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power is half-full or less, the power may turn off.

 

 

●Noise may appear in strong magnetic or electric

fields (ex. near a radio tower, etc.). This is not

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due to any defect of the camera.

 

 

 

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Contents GC-S1 For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsLoad batteries. pg Turn the power on. pgQuick Start 190 Shoot an image. pgPlay an image. pg Major Features EN 10X Zoom for Magnifying Distant SubjectsContents Image Copy Using Infrared Communication IrTran-P Playing Back Images Stored in a Compact Flash CardLoading Batteries Unloading BatteriesMake sure connections are secure Household Power SupplyConnect the Power Cord to the AC Power Adapter Date/Time Setting Getting StartedRotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Exit and push it 3 times Set the values for the dateSet the values for the time Shooting screen reappears and the clock starts functioningLens Adjustment Shutter Release Button 10090Rotate the Bright dial downward Brightness ControlRotate the Bright dial upward Manual mode Shooting Mode SelectionFull Auto mode Self-Timer modePictrue Mode Selection STD Economy EX I TSimple Shooting Full Auto Shooting Shutter Release Button Power Dial Lock ButtonCamera turns on in the Full Auto mode Train the lens on the subject to be photo- graphedDisplay Button Camera Setup CheckStandard View with Information Display mode Relatively wide area can be photographed Zoom ShootingWide-angle zooming Blinks Lock Button Self-Timer ShootingSelf-Timer Lamp FLASH/TRANSFER Button Flash Power Dial Menu Jog Dial Lock ButtonFlash Shooting Or , then press the FLASH/TRANSFER ButtonExposure EX I T Exposure ControlCamera White Balance Control Adjusting the White BalanceM.W.B. Setup Screen appears AutoPage Shutter Speeds Selection Menu Jog Dial Power Dial Look ButtonManual Shooting Shutter Speed AutoShutter Speeds and Effects Shutter Speed EffectDISPLAY/M.FOCUS Button Manual FocusingShutter Release Button Focus Dial Rotate the M.FOCUS Dial Menu Jog Dial to focus the subjectSpeed mode View Mode SelectionStandard View mode Speed Mode ButtonPower Save OFF EX I T Power Save ModeSystem Power Save Flash ADJ Date / T I ME Flash ADJ Date / T I ME Flash AdjustmentCamera Menu Cture Mode System Flash ADJ EX I TPlayback Playback Through a TV Monitor or VCRNormal Playback Zoom Button Power DialWhen there is more than one image in memory Auto PlaybackIndex Screen Picture Quality mode Protect icon 001 to 999 Index numberE Picture Quality mode Selected image Index numberPlay Mode Ndex Effect Frame Mult EX I T Index PlaybackCopy Format EX I T PlaybackProtecting Images Press Shutter After Select Screen returns to the normal playback screenFile Screen appears Deleting ImagesFile Screen Rotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Delete and push itTo select an image by browsing images stored in memory DeleteDelete Execute EX I T To delete all imagesSEP I a Zoom EX I T Menu Jog Dial Power DialApplying Sepia/Black-and-White Effects Rotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Effect and push itEffect Black /WH ITE SEP I a Zoom EX I T Effect Setup ScreenMagnifying the Playback Image Zoom Zoom-in effect magnifies a selected area of imagePreset frames 9 types Types of FramesRotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Frame and push it Frame Setup ScreenFraming an Image Rotate the Menu Jog Dial to select a frame and push itMulti-Image Screen Rotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Multi and push itMult Same To Create a Multi-Image Screen Using the Same ImageTo Create a Multi-Image Screen Using Selected Images Mult Same SelectedRemoving a Compact Flash Card Installing a Compact Flash CardCompact Flash Card Operation Preparation Initializing the Storage MediaProtect Delete Copy Format EX I T Storing Images in a Compact Flash Card Install the Compact Flash card in the cameraAdvanced Operation Shoot imagesRotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Copy and push it Copy Setup Screen appearsCopy Screen Copy Screen appearsTo Copy Selected Images Only EN Advanced OperationALL Execute Selected EX I T Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 5 onTo Copy All Images Copy Confirmation ScreenRotate the Menu Jog Dial to select COMM. Mode and push it Image Copy Using Infrared Communication IrTran-PComm . Mode PC Mode FLASH/TRANSFER Button Lock ButtonReception is complete when this message disappears 50 cmPicture Navigator Software Provided COMM. Mode Setup ScreenPC Connection Operation Push the Menu JogWindows provided Connection with PCPC connection cable for To COM RS-232C port@ # % Infrared Beam Sensor @ Speed Mode ButtonShutter Release Button Train on the subjectPg 4 Compact Flash Card Slot EN CONTROLS, Connectors and IndicatorsHand Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting SocketOn-Screen Display During Shooting Picture Quality Mode FINE/STD ENCONTROLS, Connectors and IndicatorsIcons Displayed During Manual Focusing These icons are displayed when manual focusing is selectedTotal Number of Images Battery Power RemainingOn-Screen Display During Playback Playback imageMessage Memory Full appears No power is suppliedShooting is impossible Images do not appear AC power adapter and plug it in for over Small colored or black spots appear on the LCD monitorAppears when data was not sent due to failure Appears when image transmission is cancelledAppears when image reception is cancelled Appears when data was not received due to failureTo prevent fire, malfunction or electric shock When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other than the USATo prevent fire, electric shock or injury To avoid malfunctionTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Do not leave the unitAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningMajor Specifications Exposure compensation Camera setup checkIndex Infrared transmitter/receiverEN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Little Falls Road Fairfield, NJWarranty Only in U.S.A. EN Limited WarrantyGC-S1
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