JVC GR-SXM25 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. 11).

 

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-SXM25 Marked It is recommended that youCrossed Out Dust Bin Major Features Contents EN3 Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerDischarged Getting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalDate/Time Settings EN Getting Started Tape Length SettingCont RecordingPlayback Loading/Unloading a CassetteFirst set the Power Switch to PRO.. Press Menu Recording Format SettingSET Recording Format OFF Allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS cassetteShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentTripod Mounting Basic Recording Power Switch PositionLoad a Cassette Start ShootingStop Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsPress Display Button RecordingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Recording Basic RecordingBefore the following steps, perform pg Interface Shooting Journalistic ShootingBrightness Control Push 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 FeaturesFeature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording Press P. STABILIZER. appearsFade/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 Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording When set to OFF, allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHSDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Allows you to set the current date and time pgAccess Manual Exposure Access Exposure MenuAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureRecording FocusingAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess 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 PlaybackSpeaker Volume Control Playback FeaturesAdjust Volume TrackingFeature Still Playback Playback FeaturesFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionInsert Battery Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Cassette Adapter Playback Connections When connecting the cables, open this coverUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cableTape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsPull OUT Battery Holder Installing The BatteryRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 RM-V700U optional Functions ButtonsSelf-Timer Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseAnimation Time-LapseSET REMOTE/VCR Code Using the Remote Control UnitOperate 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 EN Using the Remote Control UnitBegin Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Recording does not start No power is suppliedPlayback picture Playback picture is blurred orDuring recording, the indications do not appear An error number i.e. E03 appearsTape will not eject Some functions are not available50EN Speaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer Button Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close Ring# MENU/DISPLAY Button $ Counter Reset/Memory Button Battery Release SwitchIndications IndexAvoid using the unit For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During useCleaning The Camcorder To prolong service lifeTo protect the unit, do not After UseProvided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsGeneral GR-SXM25