JVC GR-DF573, GR-DF473 instruction manual EN Troubleshooting, Other problems

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The colour 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. 28, 44)

“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. 46)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

The subject is too bright.

HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”.( pg. 49)

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. 49)

The Black & White Fader does not work.

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

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 49)

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(. 37, 38)

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.

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

memory card and delete them. ( pg. 33)

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. 37, 39) 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.

The battery’s charge is low.

HInstall a fully charged battery. ( pg. 13)

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Contents Dear Customer Digital Still Camera D.S.C. Recording pg Backlight Compensation Wipe/Fader EffectsProgram AE with Special Effects Navigation FunctionSafety Precautions Page Contents EN Index EN Getting StartedControls ConnectorsIndicators Other PartsInterval During D.S.C. Recording OnlyDuring E-Mail Clip Recording Sound 12 B I TVolume MICDuring D.S.C. Playback Before Using This CamcorderBR I GHT How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided AccessoriesPlace here during shooting Open the cover To MIC Eyelet Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyeletBuckle Strap guide Audio extension cable provided Stereo microphoneCharging The Battery Pack PowerHow To Attach The Core Filter Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter. AP-V14E/A onlyBATT. Release to detach it Data Battery SystemUsing The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording timePower-Linked Operation Operation ModeUsing AC Power About BatteriesLanguage Settings Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Date/Time SettingsTripod Mounting Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplaySwitch Open the LCD monitor fully.  pg To protect valuable recordingsClose the card cover Loading/Unloading a Memory CardTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Tape Remaining Time Basic RecordingLCD Monitor And Viewfinder Journalistic Shooting EN Video RecordingZooming Self RecordingRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Video Recording ENTime Code Display Minutes Seconds Frames Frames = 1 secondShuttle Search Normal PlaybackEN Video Playback Still PlaybackIf using a VCR, go to step Biphonic Playback Video PlaybackControl Playback Using The RemoteVideo Playback EN Pause or Slow-Motion PlaybackFrame-By-Frame Playback RightPlayback Zoom Playback Special Effects Basic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot EN D.S.C. RecordingApproximate Number of Storable Images C. Recording EN To cancel Interval Shooting modeInterval Shooting Press SnapshotEN D.S.C. Playback Normal Playback Of ImagesPlayback Of Video Clips Playback ZoomViewing File Information Index Playback Of FilesRemoving On-Screen Display Folder Folder name  pgFootage EN Additional Features for D.S.CMail Clip Recording To make video clips from real-time camera imageProtecting Files Resetting The File NameTape To a Memory Card Dubbing Still Images Recorded OnDeleting Files To Remove ProtectionSetting Print Information Dpof Setting To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of PrintsTo Reset The Number Of Prints Initialising a Memory CardWIPE/FADER  pg Program AE  pg Exposure  pg Balance  pg Menus without Sub MenusMenus with Sub Menus For Video and D.S.C. Recording MenusRecording Menus EN Menus for Detailed Adjustment5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC Wide OFF Time code is not displayed  pg , Date/Time SettingsOFF Automatic demonstration will not take place MelayuStereo Playback MenusFine / Standard Sound LOFF / Auto / on Image SEL. / Tape SEL. / ALL / ReturnOFF / LCD / LCD/TV OFF / onLive Slow To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording modeLED Light Second RecordingNight Scope EN Features for RecordingMotor Drive Mode Snapshot For Video RecordingExposure Control To reset to Auto FocusManual Focus Manual focus is recommended in situations listed belowSpot Exposure Control Iris LockBacklight Compensation To change the setting White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Adjustment To return to automatic white balanceProgram AE With Special Effects Wipe Or Fader EffectsTo deactivate the selected effect Night Scope  pg Navigation FunctionRecording automatically SportsTo delete thumbnail images To find scenes on tape using thumbnailPlayback To add thumbnail images during videoBiphonic Recording To use this camcorder as a recorder Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player Connect this camcorder to a video unit Digital DubbingEditing EN Cable as shown in the illustrationUsing USB cable B Using DV cable Using USB cableUsing DV cable EN EditingNever disconnect the USB cable while Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback USB is displayed on the LCD monitorPress START/STOP to begin editing Insert EditingTo end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then Stop Advanced features PowerTroubleshooting EN Video and D.S.C. RecordingEN Troubleshooting Other problemsAppears when the tape ends during recording or playback Displays the battery remaining powerRemaining power level High Exhausted DUB Error To clean the exterior Cleaning The CamcorderUser Maintenance EN To clean the LCD monitorEN Cautions CassettesLCD Monitor Memory CardsNot Dirty heads can cause the following How To Handle a CD-ROMProblems About moisture condensationAC Adapter Specifications ENCamcorderCassette Ø3.5 mm, stereoTerms Recording CapacityPage GR-DF573 GR-DF473 Software Installation and PC Connection Guide Limited Liability How to handle a CD-ROM For CyberLink DVD Solution System RequirementsSoftware Installation Windows Page Installing USB Mass Storage Class driver Updating Device Manager Windows 98SE onlyTo DV connector Connector Connecting the USB cableTo USB connector To USB connectorClips SettingStill DpofCopying Files to the PC Windows When using Windows 98SE Still imagesWhen using Windows 2000/Me/XP Click OKViewing the Contents of a Memory Card Macintosh Connections MacintoshNavigation data Still images Dpof Setting dataVideo Clips Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh Via the USB cable Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PCTransfer the still images