JVC GR-FXM37, GR-FX12 During recording, the indications do, Not appear Tape will not eject

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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

 

 

OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During recording, the indications do

Set “DISPLAY” to “FULL” in SYSTEM MENU (pg. 24).

 

not appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tape will not eject.

The battery pack is running low.

 

 

 

 

If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT

 

 

 

 

Switch does not function.

Some functions are not available.

The Power Switch is set to “ ”.

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 LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

the camcorder.

 

 

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be

 

hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power

 

Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

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 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 indicators and the picture colour

This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD

on the LCD monitor are not clear.

monitor is pressed.

 

 

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and

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

the lens have become dirty

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

(ex. fingerprints).

and it won’t come out easily.

 

 

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. 8).

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus (pg. 28).

The date and time displays disappear.

If you remove the power source from the camcorder while 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 cap is detached,

The “LENS CAP” warning indicator may blink when the

the “LENS CAP” warning indicator

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of whether the

(pg. 51) blinks.

lens cap is attached or detached.

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Contents Instructions It is recommended that you Dear CustomerModels equipped with LCD monitor only GR-FXM37/FX12 only Crossed Out Dust Bin MarkCore Filter x AC Adapter AP-V10EG Power CordBattery Pack How To Attach The Lens Cap How To Attach The Core FilterSlide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack Charging the Battery PackPower To Detach The Battery PackApproximate recording time unit min Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Perform of Charging the Battery Pack pgShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingComes on Date/Time SettingsPower lamp Video Out Setting French model only10 EN Recording Format SettingRegular VHS VCR RecordingPlaybackTape Length Setting Recording Mode SettingLoading/Unloading a Cassette Rotate Bright until the bright level 14 ENShooting While Watching To Stop RecordingJournalistic Shooting models equipped with LCD monitor only SELF-RECORDINGmodels equipped with LCD monitor onlyZoom Out 16 ENZoom Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording Make sure the recording mode is set to SP5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording Video LightIf you press during Recording 18 ENNight 50X* GR-SXM57 only If you press during Record-StandbyFades in/out to a black screen Fade/Wipe EffectsProgram AE With Special Effects 20 ENDigital Effects If you select Jlip ID no Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentSystem Menu Menu Screen ExplanationsCamera Menu System Menu 24 ENInstant Titles Date/Time InsertSet REC Time and 2 of Animation above Time-LapseExposure Control Set the Power Switch to Press MENU. The Menu Screen appearsManual Focus Focusing28 EN Auto FocusTo Change The Tint For Recording White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation Press Menu again to close the Menu Screen30 EN Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch toTo cancel the effect, select OFF in step Playback image Activate the TBC mode and Auto TrackingUse the provided Cable Adapter If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector32 EN GR-SXM607/SXM57/SXM47/SX202/SX22Tape Dubbing Power supply instead of the battery pack pgBasic Connections Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment 34 ENCassette Adapter optional CoverFunctions Buttons EN35With the RM-V700U Installing The Batteries RM-V715U, providedInstalling The Battery RM-V700U, optional Animation Playback ZoomAnimation and Time-Lapse To End ZoomInsert Editing Use the remote control unit to perform this procedureFor Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorMake Connections REW Play IN/OUT Select ScenesEditing cable and the A/V cable Automatic Editing to VCRDate/Time SettingsCharging time varies according to the ambient temperature 44 ENTime Base TBC indicator turns green grey with a camcorder equippedRecording TBCAnimation or Time-Lapse is not No power is suppliedRecording cannot be performed Recording does not startLens CAP warning indicator An error number i.e. E03 appearsThat Date/Time setting is carried out Lens CAP warning indicator may blink when3 4 5 y u # $ % 48ENDioptre Adjustment Control Video Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ONSpeaker Volume Control VOL Power Switch OFFIndications During Recording 50 ENRewind/Shuttle Search Pause Audio Dubbing Tape Counter Tape Running Indicator PlaybackIndications During Playback Indications FunctionTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service life52 EN Use only the following batteriesStore cassettes For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useAbout moisture condensation To prolong service lifeCleaning The Camcorder To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notOnly ConnectorsOptional Accessories GeneralGR-FX12GR-FXM37GR-SX22GR-SX202GR-SXM47GR-SXM57GR-SXM607