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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

35. The LCD monitor image is

 

35. • During playback of the

 

35.

 

distorted.

 

unrecorded portion, High-

 

 

 

 

 

speed Search and still

 

————

 

 

 

playback, LCD monitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indications appear distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

This is not a defect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36. Images on the LCD monitor

 

36. • The speaker volume is too

 

36. • Turn the speaker volume

 

are jittery.

 

great.

 

down ( pg. 21).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37. Blocks of noise appear

 

37.

 

37. • Clean the video heads with an

 

during playback, or there is

 

————

 

optional cleaning cassette

 

no playback picture and the

 

 

( pg. 86).

 

 

 

 

 

screen becomes blue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38. The LCD monitor, the

 

38.

 

38. • Wipe them gently with soft

 

viewfinder and the lens have

 

————

 

cloth. Wiping strongly can

 

become dirty (ex. finger-

 

 

 

cause damage ( pg. 77).

 

prints).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39. An unusual mark appears.

 

39.

 

39. • Check the section of the

 

 

 

————

 

manual that explains LCD

 

 

 

 

monitor/viewfinder indica-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tions ( pg. 80 – 84).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40. An error indication

 

40. • A malfunction of some kind

 

40. • Remove the power supply

 

(E01 — E06) appears.

 

has occurred. In this case the

 

(battery pack, etc.) and wait a

 

 

 

camcorder’s functions

 

few minutes for the indication

 

 

 

become unusable.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41. The charger indicator on the

 

41. • The temperature of the battery

 

41. • To protect the battery, it is

 

camcorder does not light.

 

is extremely high/low.

 

recommended to charge it in

 

 

 

• Charging is difficult in places

 

places with a temperature of

 

 

 

subject to extremely high/low

 

10°C to 35°C ( pg. 85).

 

 

 

temperatures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42. When the image is printed

 

42. • This is not a malfunction.

 

42. • By recording with “DIS”

 

from the printer, a black bar

 

 

 

activated ( pg. 47) this can

 

appears at the bottom of the

 

 

 

be avoided.

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43. When the camcorder is

 

43. • The DV cable was plugged/

 

43. • Turn the camcorder’s power

 

connected via the DV

 

unplugged with power turned

 

off and on again, then operate

 

connector, the camcorder

 

on.

 

it.

 

does not operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44. The memory card cannot be

 

44.

 

44. • Push in the memory card a

 

removed from the

 

————

 

few more times ( pg. 14).

 

camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150 Dear Customer It is recommended that youUnit, first firmly AC Adapter untilSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Before recording an important scene Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markPower Cord RM-V717UUnit Shoulder StrapHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterContents Getting StartedPower Charging the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeGrip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power SwitchEN11 DisplayCassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette HolderSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 Picture Quality Mode Setting Loading a Memory CardGR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only To Unload a Memory CardVideo Recording & Playback Video Recording PlaybackTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 16 ENVideo Recording Basic RecordingOperation Mode EN17Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 ENZoom Zoom OutFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimEN19 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape 20 ENTime Code Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Video PlaybackNormal Playback EN21If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector 22 ENConnections Use the provided Cable AdapterIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN23To cancel Blank Search midway 24 ENBlank Search Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Snapshot Mode Selection 26 ENBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot RecordingWhen unwanted still images are stored in the memory When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, setEN27 To Delete Unwanted Still Images28 EN Power Switch toAuto Playback Index Playback Index ScreenEN29 30 EN Jump PlaybackMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Jump Button Display 10 / 50 Total number ImagesProtecting Images EN31To Protect AN Image To Remove Protection32 EN Deleting ImagesTo Delete the Displayed Image To Select AN Image by BrowsingTo Delete ALL Images EN33Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 34 EN To Reset The SettingTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The No. Of Prints EN35To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints Dpof ScreenInitialising a Memory Card 36 ENYou can initialise a memory card anytime Advanced Features For Recording38 EN For RecordingNight-Scope Programme AE With Special EffectsEN39 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slow Slow Shutter40 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionFader And Wipe Menu EN41Menu Effect 42 EN Snapshot For Video RecordingSnapshot Button Display Menu ScreenFeature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusEN43 To obtain correct focusExposure Control 44 ENIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationEN45 To Return To Automatic White BalanceEN Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment For Recording MenuIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pgEN47 Menu Screen ExplanationsRecording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pg Factory setting isActivates the shutter sound effect  pg EN49 For Playback Menu EN51 DisplayPlayback Sound 52 EN DubbingDubbing To a VCR To use this camcorder as a playerCamcorder’s Power Switch to while pressing EN53VIDEO/DSC Switch GR-DVL557/DVL357only 54 ENTo while pressing down the Lock Button To DV Core filter Lock ButtonDubbing Images Stored In a Memory Card EN5556 EN Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To aImages can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 onlyUsing the Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteriesEN57 Tab58 EN Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Special Effects EN59Feature Playback Zoom 60 ENPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest Down SHIFT, press Left, Right, UpSET REMOTE/VCR Code EN61VCR Recording deck JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector 62 ENMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes EN63Editing Menu 64 EN Automatic Editing to VCRAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing For More Accurate EditingEN65 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg Speaker 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch66 EN Audio DubbingInsert Editing Lock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensorEN67 Using DV cable AUsing USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable Set the VIDEO/DSC switch to DSCConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector Power Switch To DV Core filter DV cable optional ConnectorEN69 Digital Printer70 EN ReferencesWhen you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply isEN71  pg72 EN Corrective ActionEN73 Troubleshooting 74 ENEN75 76 EN User Maintenance After Use Cleaning The CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder78 EN 5 6EN79 Appears and blinks during shooting.  pg 80 ENStandard in order of quality EN81 Displays the sound mode Level indicator moves Displays the dateLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Bright Displays the brightness of the LCDEN83 Indications FunctionSwitch is set to  pgPossible Appears, the memory card is corruptedEN85 To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazards 86 EN EN87 To protect the unit, do notAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioning88 EN TermsEN89 Time Code  pg , 49, 50For General 90 ENFor Digital Video Camera For Connectors EN910101HOV*UN*VP