JVC GR-FXM35 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. 13).

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.

 

 

Coloured 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. 10).

 

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. 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-FXM55 GR-FXM35 Crossed Out Dust Bin It is recommended that youMajor Features Contents EN3 Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerDischarged Remove Battery Holder Switch OFF PowerInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT HolderDate/Time Settings First set the Power Switch to PRO.. Press Menu Tape Length SettingSET Tape Length Dial again to close the Menu ScreenLoading/Unloading a Cassette Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach Strap12 EN Power Switch PositionRecording Basic Recording Load a CassetteStop Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsPress Display Button Recording14 EN Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lampShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform pgInterface Shooting Journalistic ShootingBrightness Control Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T Basic FeaturesZoom Zoom OutFeature Video Light Feature Quick ReviewSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimFeature 5 Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording Feature Picture StabilizerPress P.STABILIZER. appears SEC. REC Button Stabilizer Button DisplayTomodecancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Recording Advanced Features EN19Fade/Wipe Modeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYSelect Mode Advanced Features20 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsNega Posi mode Display ModeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversed22 EN Recording Advanced FeaturesDate/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu ScreenSelect the Desired Mode Access Title MenuInstant Titles Make Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting 24 ENMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN Access Manual Exposure Access Exposure MenuAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of Exposure28 EN FocusingAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess Manual Focus Access Focus MenuAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusAccess White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment30 EN SET Function ParametersManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingAccess INT. Time Menu Self-TimerStart Delayed Recording 32 ENTime-Lapse AnimationPlayback Basic Playback 34 ENRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackAdjust Volume Speaker Volume ControlTracking Activate Manual TrackingFeature Still Playback Playback FeaturesFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionInsert Battery Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Recording safety hole Cassette AdapterBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing 38 ENBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Pull OUT Battery Holder Installing The BatteryRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 40 ENSelf-Timer Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-LapseAnimation Time-Lapse42 EN Create edited videos easily using your camcorder asSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal Make ConnectionsVCR Other than Type or Prepare CamcorderSelect Scenes 44 ENStart Source Playback Register END of SceneHow to use Supplemental Information on the Remote ControlAutomatic Editing to VCR Insert Editing 46 ENBegin Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Remote sensor Microphone48 EN During recording, the indications do not appear An error number i.e. E03 appearsTape will not eject Some functions are not available50EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsVideo Light Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingSpeaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer Button $ MENU/DISPLAY Button Counter Reset/Memory ButtonEN Index Indications To avoid hazard For safety, do notDuring use Store cassettesTo prolong service life Avoid using the unitCleaning The Camcorder Do not leave the unitProvided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsGeneral GR-FXM35