JVC GR-SXM247UM During recording, the indications do, Not appear Tape will not eject, Disappear

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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

 

 

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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.

Colored 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 color

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 diopter needs to be adjusted (pg. 8).

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 EP mode. Some noise

Review or Retake mode.

may be present while recording in the SP mode (pg. 12).

 

 

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 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. 47) blinks.

lens cap is attached or detached.

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Contents GR-SXM747UM GR-SXM347UM GR-SXM247UM GR-SX877UM GR-AX777UM It is recommended that you Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Battery Pack RM-V715U GR-SXM747UM BN-V11U Remote Control UnitOnly Lens Cap AA R6 Battery Cassette AdapterHow To Attach The Lens Cap Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack To Detach The Battery PackUse the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustration Perform of Charging the Battery Pack pgApproximate recording time unit min Tripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentPress the Menu Wheel in to close the Menu Screen Date/Time Settings10 EN Recording Format SettingSqpb S-VHS Quasi Playback function VHS VCR with Sqpb FunctionRegular VHS VCR Tape Length Setting Recording Mode SettingLoading/Unloading a Cassette To Stop Recording 14 ENModels equipped with LCD monitor only Rotate the Bright Wheel until the brightJournalistic Shooting models equipped with LCD monitor only EN15Zoom Out 16 ENZoom Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start Make sure the recording mode is set to SPGR-SXM247UM/SX877UM/AX777UM only If you press during Recording 18 ENIf you press during Record-Standby Fades in/out to a black screen Fade/Wipe EffectsProgram AE With Special Effects 20 ENDigital Effects Press the Menu Wheel in. The normal screen reappears Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentSubject becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for Refer to Focusing pgAdjustment Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles pg24 EN Instant Titles EN25 1 Set the Power Switch toDate/Time Insert Animation 26 ENTime-Lapse RETURN. Press the Menu Wheel in again toExposure Control Patterns that are regularly repeated Focusing28 EN Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentPress the Menu Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen To Change The Tint For Recording30 EN Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch toTo cancel the effect, select OFF in step Playback Features EN31Use optional Video and Audio cables Use optional S-Video and Audio cablesTape Dubbing Power supply instead of the battery pack pgBasic Connections Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak 34 ENCover Slide the latch to open the adapter compartmentFunctions Buttons EN3536 EN Installing The BatteriesAnimation And Time-Lapse Playback ZoomTo End Zoom AnimationInsert Editing 38 ENFor Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingRecording cannot be performed No power is suppliedRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is notAn error number i.e. E03 appears Indicators and the picture colorPower source That Date/Time setting is carried out42 EN Index Terms 3 4 5 t y # $ % 44ENFade/Wipe Button FADE/WIPE Counter Reset/Memory Button Video Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ONEject Switch Power Switch OFF46 EN Night-Alive Indicator GR-SXM747UM SXM347UM onlyIndications During Recording AX777UM onlyIndications During Playback Tape Running Indicator PlaybackTape Counter Rewind/Shuttle Search Pause Audio Dubbing48 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 After UseGeneral ConnectorsOptional Accessories GR-AX777UMGR-SX877UMGR-SXM247UMGR-SXM347UMGR-SXM747UM