JVC GR-DF450 instruction manual Other problems, Troubleshooting EN

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TROUBLESHOOTING EN 57

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

The light source or the subject does not include

white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 27, 43)

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

The date/time is not set.

HSet the date/time. ( pg. 16)

The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HPress BACK LIGHT. ( pg. 45)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

The subject is too bright.

HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 48)

White Balance cannot be activated.

The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. ( pg. 48)

The Black & White Fader does not work.

The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 48)

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”.

HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. ( pg. 36, 37)

Other problems

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging.

Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely

high/low temperatures.

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. ( pg. 62)

The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13)

Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted. (GR-DF470/450 only)

Files stored in the memory card are protected. HRemove protection from the files stored in the

memory card and delete them. ( pg. 32)

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

This is not a malfunction.

HBy recording with “DIS” activated ( pg. 36, 38) this can be avoided.

When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.

The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power

turned on.

HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate it.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the

LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction. HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD

monitor. ( pg. 17, 19)

When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.

Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with 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%)

The cassette will not load properly.

REFERENCES

The battery’s charge is low.

HInstall a fully charged battery. ( pg. 13)

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Contents Dear Customer For Customer UseModel No Serial No Navigation Function Wipe/Fader EffectsProgram AE with Special Effects Mail Clip RecordingSafety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Contents EN Index Indicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsDuring E-Mail Clip Recording GR-DF470/ 450 only During D.S.C. Recording Only GR-DF470/ 450 only1h40m REC Sound 12BI T 1555I T / M I NOV 1010 00 AM 20 21 Operation Mode Indicator  pg Before Using This Camcorder pg Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor OnlyProvided Accessories How To Attach The Lens CapPlace here during shooting Buckle Strap guide Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyeletOpen the cover To MIC Eyelet Audio extension cable provided Stereo microphoneHow To Attach The Core Filter PowerCharging The Battery Pack Close the core filter until it clicks shutData Battery System BATT. Release to detach itMaximum continuous recording time Operation Mode Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentDate/Time Settings Tripod Mounting Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayTo protect valuable recordings Cassette holder coverTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Close the card coverBasic Recording Tape Remaining TimeLCD Monitor And Viewfinder Journalistic Shooting ZoomingSelf Recording ZoomDisplay Minutes Seconds Frames Frames = 1 second Time CodeNormal Playback To control the speaker volumeShuttle Search Blank SearchIf using a VCR , go to step To choose whether or not the followingDisplays appear on the connected TV Installing The Battery Buttons And Functions Playback Using The Remote ControlFrame-By-Frame Playback Slow-Motion PlaybackPlayback Zoom Power Switch Lock Button Basic Shooting D.S.C. SnapshotApproximate Number of Storable Images To cancel Interval Shooting mode Interval ShootingPress Snapshot Auto Playback Of Images Normal Playback Of ImagesPlayback Of Video Clips Playback ZoomViewing File Information Index Playback Of FilesSteps 1 3 in Playback Of Video Clips  pg DisappearMail Clip Recording To make video clips from real-time camera imageTo make video clips from recorded video footage Protecting Files Resetting The File NameTo Remove Protection Deleting FilesTo remove protection from the currently displayed file To delete the fileSetting Print Information Dpof Setting DPOF, and press SETSub Menu appears Initializing a Memory Card To Reset The Number Of PrintsMenus with Sub Menus Menus without Sub MenusWIPE/FADER  pg Program AE  pg Exposure  pg Balance  pg For Video and D.S.C.* Recording Menus5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC Recording MenusOFF Disengages the function ManualSeconds when the Power Switch is set from Appear on screen when the camcorder isFactory-preset Indicator when optional microphone isPlayback Menus Sound Mode and Narration640 x 480 / 1024 x 15SEC / 30SEC / 1MIN / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 30MIN / 60MINPortuguês OFF / onLED Light To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording modeLive Slow GR-DF470/450 only Set 5S to 5S.  pgSet r to OFF so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears Motor Drive ModeNight-Alive Snapshot For Video RecordingManual Focus To reset to Auto FocusManual focus is recommended in situations listed below To return to automatic exposure controlIris Lock Spot Exposure ControlBacklight Compensation White Balance Adjustment To change the settingTo return to automatic white balance To deactivate the selected effect Wipe Or Fader EffectsRecording automatically OnlyPlayback To cancel Navigation search midway Press 4/9, 3, 5 orTo delete thumbnail images To make thumbnail images after videoUnable to USE NAVIGATION, this Memory Card is not Compatible Dubbing To Or From a VCR To use this camcorder as a recorderTo use this camcorder as a player Digital Dubbing Equipped With a DV ConnectorUsing USB cable* B Using DV cable Using DV cableFor GR-DF470/450 owners Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set Narration to on or MIX.  pgPress START/STOP to begin editing Insert EditingAdvanced features PowerVideo and D.S.C.* Recording Video and D.S.C.* PlaybackTroubleshooting EN Other problemsDisplays the battery remaining power Appears when the tape ends during recording or playbackRemaining power level High Exhausted DUB Error Check CARD’S Write Protection Switch To clean the exterior Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the LCD monitor To clean the lensBattery Packs AC AdapterCassettes LCD Monitor Memory Cards GR-DF470/450 onlyDirty heads can cause the following ProblemsAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningModel Number GR-DF470U GR-DF450U Declaration of ConformityTrade Name Responsible partyØ3.5 mm, stereo CamcorderTape Speed REC Mode Dpof SettingRecording Capacity LCD Monitor and ViewfinderGR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Software Installation and PC Connection Guide Limited Liability How to handle a CD-ROM System Requirements For CyberLink DVD SolutionSoftware Installation Windows Page Updating Device Manager Windows 98SE only Installing USB Mass Storage Class driverTo USB connector Connecting the USB cableTo DV connector Connector To USB connectorStill SettingClips DataCopying Files to the PC Windows Still images When using Windows 98SEClick OK When using Windows 2000/Me/XPConnections Macintosh Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card MacintoshStill images Dpof Setting data Navigation dataVideo Clips Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh Memory Card Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PCVia the USB cable Transfer the still images