JVC GR-DVF25 Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not work, Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

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SYMPTOM

11.Snapshot mode cannot be used.

12.Digital Zoom does not work.

13.Programme AE with special effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects do not work.

14.The Black & White Fader does not work.

15.The Dissolve function does not work.

16.Scene transition does not go as expected.

17.The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

11. •The Squeeze mode is

 

11. • Disengage the Squeeze

selected.

 

mode (pg. 25).

 

 

 

12. •16X optical zoom is selected.

 

12. • Wait until the Picture Wipe

•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

 

or Dissolve effects are

being used in a scene

 

completed (pg. 28).

transition.

 

• Do not attempt to take a

•Snapshot was attempted

 

Snapshot when performing

during Digital Zoom.

 

Digital Zoom (pg. 22, 23).

 

 

 

13. •The Power Switch is set to

 

13. • Set the Power Switch to

“AUTO”.

 

“PRO.” (pg. 27, 30).

 

 

 

14. •The Sepia or Monotone

 

14. • Turn off Sepia and Mono-

mode is activated.

 

tone (pg. 30).

 

 

 

15. •The Sepia, Monotone or Slow

 

15. • Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

Shutter mode of Programme

 

Slow before adding Dissolve

AE with special effects is

 

to a scene transition

activated.

 

(pg. 30).

•The Squeeze mode is

 

• Make sure that the Squeeze

selected.

 

mode in the Recording

•The previously selected mode

 

Menu is set to “OFF”

of Programme AE with

 

(pg. 24).

special effects was changed

 

• Make sure you have selected

after the last selected scene

 

the mode of Programme AE

for editing was registered.

 

with special effects you want

 

 

before starting editing

 

 

(pg. 30).

 

 

 

16. •When using “Picture Wipe/

 

16.

Dissolve” (pg. 28), there is

 

 

a delay of a fraction of a

 

 

second between the previous

 

 

record stop-point and the

 

 

Dissolve start-point. This is

 

————

normal, but this slight delay

 

 

becomes especially notice-

 

 

able when shooting fast-

 

 

moving subject or during

 

 

rapid panning.

 

 

 

 

 

17. •The last selected editing

 

17. • Select Picture Wipe or

scene is ending.

 

Dissolve before beginning

•At the end of the last selected

 

recording. The effects are

scene for editing, the Power

 

then automatically activated

Switch was set to “OFF”.

 

(pg. 28).

•The power is off.

 

• Do not turn off the

 

 

camcorder’s power after

 

 

setting Edit-In and Edit-Out

 

 

points, as they will all be

 

 

erased (pg. 28).

 

 

• The camcorder automati-

 

 

cally shuts off after 5

 

 

minutes have elapsed in the

 

 

Record-Standby mode.

 

 

Make sure you continue

 

 

operations within 5 minutes

 

 

after engaging Record-

 

 

Standby mode (pg. 28).

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVF25 This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you About Batteries About DV Contents Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Choose which one means charged and which means discharged Using AC PowerUsing a CAR Battery Charge MarkerRE-INSERT Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalInsert Battery in Holder Remove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holderAccess Recording Menu Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode Access DATE/TIME MenuINSERT/REMOVE Tape ContOpen LCD Monitor Open Cassette CoverSet depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode First move the highlight bar to REC Mode byViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAttach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingLoad a Cassette Power Switch PositionFull Auto mode PRO. modeIndicaitons reappear Stop RecordingPress Display Button RecordingBefore the following steps, perform pg Recording Basic RecordingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Zoom Out Feature Picture StabilizerBasic Recording ZoomTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightProper recording When blank portion is recorded on a tapeSET Function Parameters Recording Advanced Features EN21Displaying The Date And Time During Recording Select FunctionSnapshot Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Mode Selection SnapshotEN23 Motor Drive ModeSelect Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System Menu Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting END SettingRecording Menu Explanations Factory-presetSystem Menu Explanations Date/Time Menu ExplanationsB K , , B W Fade/Wipe EffectsEffect Selection FADE/WIPE SelectionIf you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby modePicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pgMenu Fader And Wipe MenuProgramme AE With Special Effects Recording Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Disable ModeMonotone ShutterTwilight SepiaPatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAuto Focus END Adjustment of Focus Access Manual Mode Item MenuAccess Manual Focus Adjust FocusTo darken the image Access Exposure ControlIf you want to reset the exposure, repeat step Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Iris Control Iris LockCentre SUBJECT, Lock Iris IrisTo Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust Select Auto in . Or set the Power Switch toTo Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation Exit Manual White Balance AD- JustmentRewind or Fast-forward the tape Speaker Volume ControlPlayback Basic Playback Feature Playback Zoom Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackPlayback Menu EN PlaybackRecording sound Display Output sound Playback SoundDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable When connecting the cables, open this coverEN Playback Connections Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cableTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Tape Dubbing Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Buttons FunctionsTo stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play To allow slow-speed search in either directionDown Playback ZoomActivate Zoom END ZoomSelect Playback Effect Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectPlayback Special Effects Start PlaybackOperate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE/VCR Code SET Remote to Operate VCRSelect Scenes Make ConnectionsPress FADE/WIPE Select ScenesUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary USE Programme AE with Special Effects if NecessaryStop Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape Choose a Scene For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing Prepare for R.A. EditClose Menu Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingAccess Playback Menu Input Correction DataStop Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Dubbing Pause During DubbingNew track is output on both L and R channels in stereo Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereoCorrective Action Delay of a fraction of a Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not workShutter mode of Programme When using Picture WipeDisappear Than 1 second to make Places subject to low Adjust the brightnessCamcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches Picture Wipe function does not workLCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Battery pack, etc., clockRear of the LCD monitor is hot Images on the LCD monitor are jitteryCharging is difficult in places Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audioTemperature To protect the battery, it is Recommended to charge itAfter Use Clean ExteriorClean LCD Monitor Clean Lens64EN External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC Video Light Switch$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch Connectors to r are located beneath444 IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording FunctionFunction LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackIndications Function Exposure Control ...................................... pg Pg , 7Pg , 42 Date/Time DisplayDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To avoid hazardTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not To prolong service lifeDo not leave the unit To protect the unit, do notGeneral AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EKConnectors CamcorderGR-DVF25