JVC GR-AX940 During recording, the indications do not appear, Tape will not eject, Viewfinder

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46ENTROUBLESHOOTING

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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

During recording, the indications do not appear.

Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear (pg. 17).

The tape will not eject.

The battery pack is running low.

 

 

Some functions are not available.

The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

 

Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible

 

to use.

 

 

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 in

Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

the viewfinder.

the camcorder.

 

 

Colored bright spots appear all over

The viewfinder is made with high-precision technology.

the viewfinder.

However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or

 

blue) may appear constantly in 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 %.)

 

 

The viewfinder and the lens have

Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

 

and it won’t come out easily.

 

 

The picture is blurred in the Quick

This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise

Review or Retake mode.

may be present while recording in the SP mode (pg. 12).

 

 

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 in the viewfinder, consult

 

your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

The image is out of focus.

The diopter needs to be adjusted (pg. 14).

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus (pg. 32).

 

 

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. 11),

displayed/recorded.

the 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.

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Contents GR-AX940 For Customer UseIt is recommended that you Dear CustomerFor clock operation Power Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsSlide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack Using the battery packTo remove the battery pack For more detailsZoom out Lithium Battery CR2025 x 1DC Cord for clock operationZoom Cassette AdapterContents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackCharge Marker DischargedRemove Battery Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalSwitch OFF Power Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings SET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting ContINSERT/REMOVE Cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder Close Cassette HolderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapLoad a Cassette Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Start ShootingStop Recording Viewfinder IndicationsPress Display Button EN Recording Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TFeature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingFeature Picture Stabilizer Basic FeaturesPress P. STABILIZER. appears When not using the video light, turn it off to save Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Battery powerTake Snapshot Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot If you press during Record-StandbyModeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Fade/WipeStart or END Recording Program AE With Special Effects Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftND Effect SepiaSports Nega/Posi Negative/PositiveDate/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu ScreenInstant Titles Access Title MenuSelect the Desired Mode RETURN. Then press the Select Dial to close Menu ScreenMake Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonAllows you to set the current date and time pg Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Recording pgAdjust Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureFocusing Patterns that are regularly repeatedAdjust Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of FocusSET Function Parameters White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment To Return To Automatic White BalanceSET Manual White Balance Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingStart Delayed Recording Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu To Cancel Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapsePlay Back Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Stop PlaybackTracking Activate Manual TrackingFeature Shuttle Search Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Counter Memory FunctionInsert Battery Using The Cassette Adapter EN41Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Basic Connections When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Connection For Tape Dubbing Tape Dubbing After Use Cleaning The CamcorderClean Lens Remove EyepieceAnimation or Time-Lapse is not No power is suppliedRecording does not start AvailableDuring recording, the indications do not appear Review or Retake modeAn error number i.e. E03 appears Tape will not ejectTape Remaining Time White Balance Mode IndicatorClock Battery Warning Displayed and the tape remaining time warning48EN DC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the cover Video Light SwitchPower Switch Battery Release Switch Tally Lamp Power LampIndex Terms Pg , 9Other than the USA When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areasTo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazardDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Store cassettesProvided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsGeneral Colocacion DE LA Bateria AlimentaciónAlimentacion Indicador de cargaUtilización de la batería Deslice Battery Release y extraiga la bateríaPara extraer la batería EN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN57 Memo Memo GR-AX940