JVC GR-SXM46EA 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.

 

 

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. 14).

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus ( pg. 31).

 

 

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. 10).

 

 

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 may blink when the

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

blinks.

of the lens cover.

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Contents Instructions It is recommended that you Dear CustomerEN3 Major Features How to Attach The Core Filter Charge Marker PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using the Battery PackUsing a CAR Battery To Detach The Battery PackGetting Started DATE/TIME Menu Date/Time SettingsTape Length Setting Recording Mode Setting10 EN Set depending on your preferenceLoading/Unloading a Cassette 12 EN Recording Format SettingRegular VHS VCR RecordingPlayback14 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting Shoulder Strap Attachment16 EN Switches off the camcorderTo Stop Recording Rotate the Select Wheel Bright untilSXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only Journalistic Shooting GR-SXM460AInterface Shooting GR-SXM460A LCD MONITOR*/VIEWFINDER Indications18 EN Feature Picture StabiliserZoom Zoom OutTo re-record certain segments Feature Quick ReviewTo check the end of the last recording Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim20 EN Snapshot GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA only Set the Power Switch to Auto or PROFades in/out to a black screen 22 ENFade/Wipe Effects Nega Posi mode Captures faster action than Sports modeProgramme AE With Special Effects High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, M.W.B. or DATE/ Time Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen AppearsIf you select Jlip ID no Rotate the Select Wheel until the desired numberMenu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select WheelMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button 26 EN Instant Titles Date/Time InsertAnimation 28 ENTime-Lapse Exposure Control 30 ENManual Focus FocusingAuto Focus 32 EN White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceDarken Playback Basic PlaybackYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 34 ENGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Cassette Adapter Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install oneCover Slide the latch to open the adapter compartmentUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableTape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsButtons 38 ENFunctions EN39 40 EN Installing The Battery RM-V700U, optionalOpen the battery compartment cover as illustrated Press Play to find the scene of interest Playback Zoom GR-SXM460A/SXM46EA onlyWhile holding down SHIFT, press Left, Right Up and Down To End ZoomInsert Editing 42 ENFor Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit 44 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR Recording deckConnect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorMake Connections Select Scenes 46 ENAutomatic Editing to VCR 48 EN Feature Animation and Time-LapseAnimation Time-LapseTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries 50 EN Cleaning The Camcorder To prolong service lifeTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not About moisture condensation52 EN Review or Retake mode An error number i.e. E03 appearsLens Cover Warning indicator During recording, the indications do not appear54 EN Video Light Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control  pgCounter Reset/Memory Button Power SwitchIndications During Recording 56 ENIndications During Playback 58 EN Optional Accessories GR-SX21EAGR-SXM26EAGR-SXM46EAGR-SX210AGR-SXM260AGR-SXM460A