JVC LYT0278-001A, GR-DVF7 Rear of the LCD monitor is hot, Images on the LCD monitor are jittery

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28.The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

29.The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear.

30.Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.

31.The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

32.The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

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

34.The LCD monitor indications are distorted.

35.An unusual mark appears.

36.An error indication (E01 — E06) appears.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

28. •The light used to illuminate

 

28. • Close the LCD monitor to

the LCD monitor causes it to

 

turn it off or set the Power

become hot.

 

Switch to “POWER OFF”,

 

 

and let the unit cool down.

 

 

 

29. •This may occur when the

 

29.

surface or the edge of the

 

————

LCD monitor is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

30. •The speaker volume is too

 

30. • Turn the speaker volume

great.

 

down (☞ pg. 38).

 

 

 

31.

 

31. • Wipe them gently with soft

————

 

cloth. Wiping strongly can

 

cause damage.

 

 

 

 

 

32. •Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

 

32. • Re-read the sections

certain modes of Programme

 

covering Fade/Wipe effects,

AE with special effects,

 

Programme AE with special

Picture Stabilizer and other

 

effects and Picture Stabilizer

functions that cannot be used

 

(☞ pg. 18, 27, 28, 30, 31).

together are selected at the

 

 

same time.

 

 

 

 

 

33. •The LCD monitor or the

 

33.

viewfinder is 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 %)

 

 

 

 

 

34. •During playback of the

 

34.

unrecorded portion, High-

 

 

speed Search and still

 

————

playback, LCD monitor

 

 

 

indications appear distorted.

 

 

This is not a defect.

 

 

 

 

 

35.

 

35. • Check the section of the

————

 

manual that explains LCD

 

monitor/viewfinder

 

 

 

 

indications (☞ pg. 66, 67).

 

 

 

36. •A malfunction of some kind

 

36. • Remove the power supply

has occurred. In this case the

 

(battery pack, etc.), clock

camcorder’s functions

 

battery and wait a few

become unusable.

 

minutes for the indication to

 

 

clear. When it does, you can

 

 

resume using the camcorder.

 

 

If the indication remains

 

 

even though you repeat the

 

 

above two or three times,

 

 

please consult your nearest

 

 

JVC dealer.

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVF7 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerAbout Batteries About DV Contents Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerCharge Marker Choose which one means charged and which means dischargedInsert Battery in Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalRemove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder RE-INSERT HolderSelect Operation Mode Date/Time SettingsAccess DATE/TIME Menu Access Recording MenuOpen LCD Monitor ContOpen Cassette Cover INSERT/REMOVE TapeSET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingFirst move the highlight bar to REC Mode by Set depending on your preferenceViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach StrapFull Auto mode Power Switch PositionPRO. mode Load a CassettePress Display Button Stop RecordingRecording Indicaitons reappearShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Recording Basic RecordingBefore the following steps, perform pg Interface Shooting Journalistic ShootingBrightness Control Basic Recording Feature Picture StabilizerZoom Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightProper recording When blank portion is recorded on a tapeDisplaying The Date And Time During Recording Recording Advanced Features EN21Select Function SET Function ParametersSnapshot Mode Selection Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Snapshot RecordingEN23 Motor Drive ModeMake Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System MenuRecording Menu Explanations Factory-presetSystem Menu Explanations Date/Time Menu ExplanationsEffect Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection B K , , B WPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby modeBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingMenu Fader And Wipe MenuSelect Mode Recording Advanced FeaturesDisable Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsTwilight ShutterSepia MonotoneAuto Focus FocusingPatterns that are regularly repeated Access Manual Focus Access Manual Mode Item MenuAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusIf you want to reset the exposure, repeat step Access Exposure ControlExposure Control To darken the imageCentre SUBJECT, Lock Iris Iris LockIris To Return To Automatic Iris ControlAccessment White Balance Adjust White Balance AdjustmentSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingExit Manual White Balance AD- Justment To Change The Tint For RecordingPlayback Basic Playback Speaker Volume ControlRewind or Fast-forward the tape Feature Shuttle Search Feature Still PlaybackFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Playback ZoomPlayback Menu EN PlaybackDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundRecording sound Display Output sound EN Playback Connections When connecting the cables, open this coverUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Tape Dubbing Pull OUT Battery Holder Installing The BatteryRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Buttons FunctionsTo stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play To allow slow-speed search in either directionActivate Zoom Playback ZoomEND Zoom DownPlayback Special Effects Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectStart Playback Select Playback EffectSET REMOTE/VCR Code Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Operate VCRSelect Scenes Make ConnectionsUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary Select ScenesUSE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary Press FADE/WIPEPrepare Source Tape Automatic Editing to VCRStop Editing Diagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing For More Accurate EditingPrepare for R.A. Edit Choose a SceneAccess Playback Menu Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingInput Correction Data Close MenuBegin Dubbing Audio DubbingPause During Dubbing Stop DubbingNew track is output on both L and R channels in stereo Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereoCorrective Action Shutter mode of Programme Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not workWhen using Picture Wipe Delay of a fraction of aCamcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches Places subject to low Adjust the brightnessPicture Wipe function does not work Disappear Than 1 second to makeRear of the LCD monitor is hot Battery pack, etc., clockImages on the LCD monitor are jittery LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blinkTemperature To protect the battery, it is Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audioRecommended to charge it Charging is difficult in placesClean LCD Monitor Clean ExteriorClean Lens After Use64EN $ Power Switch Battery Release Switch Video Light SwitchConnectors to r are located beneath External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MICLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording IndicationsFunction 444Indications Function LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackFunction Pg , 42 Pg , 7Date/Time Display Exposure Control ...................................... pgAvoid using the unit For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During useDo not leave the unit To prolong service lifeTo protect the unit, do not To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notConnectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EGCamcorder GeneralGR-DVF7

GR-DVF7, LYT0278-001A specifications

The JVC LYT0278-001A, also known as the GR-DVF7, is a compact yet powerful digital camcorder renowned for its innovative features and user-friendly design. This camcorder is designed to cater to both amateur and semi-professional videographers, delivering high-quality video capture along with a host of functionality.

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