JVC GR-FX11 During recording, the indications do not appear, Tape will not eject, Fingerprints

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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. 17).

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 “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 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.

 

 

Colored bright spots appear all over

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

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 (ex.

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

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. 15).

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus (pg. 31).

 

 

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-SXM46 GR-SXM26 GR-SX41 GR-SX21 GR-FXM16 GR-FXM161 GR-FX11 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerCrossed Out Dust Bin GR-SXM46/SXM26/FXM16/FXM161 onlyEN Major Features Cable How to Attach The Core FilterBoth ends Charging the Battery Pack PowerCharge Marker Using AC Power Using the Battery PackUsing a CAR Battery To Detach The Battery PackGetting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalMenu Screen Date/Time SettingsEN Getting Started Tape Length SettingLoading/Unloading a Cassette S-VHS Setting Menu S-VHS ET Setting Menu12 EN If a VHS cassette is loadedRegular VHS VCR RecordingPlayback14 EN Video Out Setting GR-SXM46/SXM26/ SX41/SX21 onlyViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAdjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Shoulder Strap AttachmentBasic Recording Switches off the camcorderShooting While Watching To Stop RecordingSXM26/FXM16/FXM161 only Journalistic Shooting GR-SXM46Interface Shooting GR-SXM46 LCD MONITOR*/VIEWFINDER Indica TionsFeature Picture Stabilizer EN Recording Basic FeaturesZoom Zoom OutTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewTo re-record certain segments Feature Video Light GR-SXM46/ SXM26/SX41/FXM161 only Basic FeaturesTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredPress Snapshot Snapshot GR-SXM46/SX41 onlyIf you press during Record-Standby If you press during Recording22 EN Advanced FeaturesFade/Wipe Effects Fades in/out to a black screenNega Posi mode Captures faster action than Sports modeProgram AE With Special Effects High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Recording Advanced Features24 EN Menu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select WheelMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN Instant Titles Date/Time InsertAnimation 28 ENTime-Lapse Exposure Control 30 ENAuto Focus FocusingManual Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedManual White Balance Operation 32 ENTo Return To Automatic White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingBright Playback Basic Playback EN3334 EN Playback FeaturesGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsCassette Adapter optional Using The Cassette Adapter EN35Connections EN PlaybackUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cableBasic Connections Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pgFunctions 38 ENButtons EN39 Feature Animation and Time-Lapse Using the Remote Control Unit40 EN AnimationTo End Zoom Press Play to find the scene of interestInsert Editing 42 ENFor Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingSET REMOTE/VCR Code 44 ENVCR Recording deck You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorConnect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Cont 46 ENSelect Scenes Editing cable and the audio/video cable Automatic Editing to VCR48 EN During recording, the indications do not appear An error number i.e. E03 appearsTape will not eject Some functions are not available50EN Video Light Switch Diopter Adjustment Control$ MENU/DISPLAY Button Counter Reset/Memory Button Power SwitchIndex 52 ENIndications During Recording IndicationsIndications During Playback 54 EN To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries To avoid hazardAvoid using the unit For safety, do notDuring use Store cassettesCleaning The Camcorder To prolong service lifeTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not About moisture condensationSignal system Power sourceOperating Temperature Weight58MEMO MEMO59 GR-FX11GR-FXM161GR-FXM16GR-SX21GR-SX41GR-SXM26GR-SXM46