JVC GR-FX50 During recording, the indications do not appear, Tape will not eject, Viewfinder

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EN49

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. 13).

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 are 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.

 

 

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. 10).

 

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus (☞ pg. 28).

 

 

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. 8).

 

 

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. 7), 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-FX50 GR-FX40 GR-FX10 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerMajor Features Contents EN3 Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerDischarged Switch OFF Power Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings Tape Length Setting Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode ContOpen Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteINSERT/REMOVE Cassette Close Cassette HolderViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach StrapBasic Recording Power Switch PositionLoad a Cassette Start ShootingStop Recording Viewfinder IndicationsPress Display Button RecordingPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T EN Recording Basic FeaturesZoom Zoom OutTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewFeature Picture Stabilizer Basic FeaturesPress P. STABILIZER. appears Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording Feature Video Light GR-FX50/FX40 only Recording Basic FeaturesTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Fade/Wipe Recording Advanced Features EN19Modeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Start or END RecordingSelect Mode Advanced FeaturesProgramme AE With Special Effects Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftNega Posi mode Display ModeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversedDate/Time Insert Recording Advanced FeaturesPress the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Select the Desired Mode Access Title MenuInstant Titles Make Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Explanations Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingAllows you to set the current date and time pg Recording pgAccess Manual Exposure Access Exposure MenuAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureAuto Focus FocusingPatterns that are regularly repeated Access Manual Focus Access Focus MenuAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusAccess White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentSET Function Parameters To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingAccess INT. Time Menu Self-TimerStart Delayed Recording SET Interval TimeTime-Lapse AnimationRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Playback Basic PlaybackPlay Back Stop PlaybackActivate Manual Tracking TrackingNoise bars disappear Finishes, the indication disappearsFeature Still Playback Playback FeaturesFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionInsert Battery Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Cassette Adapter Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Pull OUT Battery Holder Installing The BatteryRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 FunctionsSelf-Timer Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseAnimation Time-LapseSET REMOTE/VCR Code Create edited videos easily using your camcorder asOperate VCR You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal Make ConnectionsVCR Other than Type or Prepare CamcorderStart Source Playback Select ScenesRegister END of Scene At the bottom of the screenPrepare Source Tape Automatic Editing to VCRBegin Automatic Editing END Automatic EditingInsert Editing Reset CounterFind EDIT-OUT Point Begin Insert EditingBegin Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Recording does not start No power is suppliedAnimation or Time-Lapse is not AvailableReview or Retake mode An error number i.e. E03 appearsDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not eject50EN Video Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ON Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingPower Switch Battery Release Switch Connectors w to r are located beneathIndex Indications To avoid hazard For safety, do notDuring use Store cassettesCleaning The Camcorder Avoid using the unitDo not leave the unit To protect the unit, do notProvided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsGeneral GR-FX10
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