JVC GR-FXM25 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, 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. 30).

 

 

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-FXM35 GR-FXM25 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerContents Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged Getting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalDate/Time Settings Cont Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting EN Getting StartedLoading/Unloading a Cassette Viewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAttach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingStart Shooting Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Load a CassetteStop Recording Press Display ButtonRecording Recording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control Zoom Out EN Recording Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T ZoomTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewPress P. STABILIZER. appears Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording GR-FXM25 onlyFeature Video Light GR-FXM35 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimBattery power If you press during Record-Standby Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot GR-FXM35 only Take SnapshotFade/Wipe Engagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYStart or END Recording Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsColours of a picture are reversed Display ModeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionPress the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Date/Time InsertAccess Title Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations Recording pg Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Allows you to set the current date and time pgEND Adjustment of Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure Adjust ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingRecording Auto FocusEND Adjustment of Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus Adjust FocusTo Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment SET Function ParametersTo Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation SET Manual White BalanceSET Interval Time Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationStop Playback Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackTracking Playback FeaturesSpeaker Volume Control Adjust VolumeFeature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchUsing The Cassette Adapter EN39 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter Connection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Time-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer AnimationOperate VCR Using the Remote Control UnitCreate edited videos easily using your camcorder as SET REMOTE/VCR CodeMake Connections Select Scenes Start Source PlaybackRegister END of Scene Supplemental Information on the Remote Control How to useAutomatic Editing to VCR Insert Editing EN Using the Remote Control UnitAudio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Available No power is suppliedRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is notTape will not eject An error number i.e. E03 appearsReview or Retake mode During recording, the indications do not appear52EN DC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the cover Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingVideo Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ON Power Switch Battery Release SwitchIndex Indications Store cassettes For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During useDo not leave the unit Avoid using the unitCleaning The Camcorder To prolong service lifeConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral Memo Memo GR-FXM25