JVC GR-AXM18EG Tape won’t eject, Some functions are not available, Shooting a very bright object

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SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.	● The battery pack is running low.
	● If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT
	switch does not function.
Some functions are not available.	● The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.
Vertical white lines appear when	● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
shooting a very bright object.	background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the
	camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear	● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of
in the LCD monitor and the	the camcorder.
viewfinder.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.	● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to
	be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the
	Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.
Coloured bright spots appear all	● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology.
over the LCD monitor.	However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or
	blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These
	spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any
	defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)
The indicators and the picture	● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD
colour on the LCD monitor are not	monitor is pressed.
clear.
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder	● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD
and the lens have become dirty (ex.	monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the
fingerprints).	stain and it won’t come out easily.
The picture is blurred in the Quick	● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise
Review or Retake mode.	may be present while recording in the SP mode (☞ pg. 8).
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.	● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the
	power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power
	on again. If the error number still appears, consult your
	nearest JVC dealer.
The image is out of focus.	● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (☞ pg. 10).
	● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation
	of Auto Focus (☞ pg. 28).
The date and time displays	● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while
disappear.	the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make
	sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting
	the power source.
The wrong date and time are	● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (☞ pg. 7), the
displayed/recorded.	date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure
	that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the Lens Cover is open, the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks.

●The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the Lens Cover.

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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.