JVC GR-FX101 specifications 50 EN

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TROUBLESHOOTING(cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

During recording, the indications do not appear.

Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear ( pg. 15).

The tape will not eject.

The battery pack is running low.

 

 

Some functions are not available.

The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

 

Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to

 

use.

 

 

Vertical white lines appear when

This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

shooting a very bright object.

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the

 

camcorder.

 

 

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in

Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

the viewfinder.

the camcorder.

 

 

Coloured bright spots appear all over

The viewfinder is made with high-precision technology.

the viewfinder.

However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or

 

blue) may appear constantly in 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 viewfinder and the lens have

Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

 

and it won’t come out easily.

 

 

The picture is blurred in the Quick

This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise

Review or Retake mode.

may be present while recording in the SP mode ( pg. 10).

 

 

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power

 

source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again.

 

If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult

 

your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

The image is out of focus.

The dioptre needs to be adjusted ( pg. 13).

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus ( pg. 28).

 

 

The date and time displays

If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

disappear.

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make

 

sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting

 

the power source.

 

 

The wrong date and time are

If you have not performed Date/Time Setting ( pg. 9), the

displayed/recorded.

date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure

 

that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the lens cover is open, the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks.

The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the lens cover.

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Contents GR-FX101 Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom It is recommended that youAbove ALL EN3Cable Adapter AC PowerLithium Battery CR2025 Adapter/Charger BN-V11USlide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack  pgAgain For more details,  pgs Power Charging the Battery PackCharge Marker Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Using a CAR BatteryRE-INSERT Holder Switch OFF PowerRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings 10 EN Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting SET Recording ModeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Open Cassette HolderClose Cassette Holder Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment12 EN Attach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingPower Switch Position 14 ENRecording Basic Recording Viewfinder Indications Stop RecordingPress Display Button Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Feature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingTo re-record certain segments Feature Picture Stabilizer Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. RecordingPress P. STABILIZER. appears Start or END Recording Recording Advanced Features EN19To Cancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Mode Fade/WipeProgramme AE With Special Effects Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode 20 ENColours of a picture are reversed Display ModeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action22 EN Recording Advanced FeaturesAccess DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles Access Title Menu24 EN Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting END SettingMenu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN Access Exposure Menu Access Manual ExposureExposure Control Focusing 28 ENAuto Focus Manual Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of Focus46 EN ContInsert Editing SET Function Parameters White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment 30 EN, substitute coloured paper for white. Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen32 EN Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationPlay Back 34 ENPlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-Forward the tapeNoise bars disappear FeaturesTracking Activate Manual TrackingFeature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchUsing The Cassette Adapter optional EN37 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter optional Connection For Tape Dubbing 38 ENBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery Holder40 EN Release Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-LapseSet Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pgSET Remote to Operate VCR 42 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET REMOTE/VCR CodePrepare Camcorder Make ConnectionsJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal VCR Other than Type orRegister END of Scene 44 ENSelect Scenes Start Source PlaybackEND Automatic Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape Begin Automatic Editing46 EN Audio Dubbing Begin Audio Dubbing END Audio Dubbing Cleaning The Camcorder 48 ENAfter Use Available No power is suppliedRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is not50 EN Mark is By pressing EFFECT, then only the indicatorIndex Indications EN51 Cassette Warning52 EN # MENU/DISPLAY Button  pg Battery Release SwitchTally Lamp  pg Power Lamp Battery Pack MountTerms 54 ENDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To avoid hazardDust and dirt on video heads Cleaning the video headsAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningWeight Power sourceSignal system Operating TemperatureMemo Memo GR-FX101