JVC GR-SXM515U 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. 19).

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.

 

 

Colored 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 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 (ex.

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

fingerprints).

and it won’t come out easily.

 

 

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).

 

 

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. 16).

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus (pg. 36).

 

 

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. 11),

displayed/recorded.

the 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-SXM915 GR-SXM515 For Customer UseFor clock operation and remote control unit It is recommended that youImportant Product Safety Instructions To avoid personal injury If the product has been dropped or damaged in any wayQuick Operation Guide For more detailsZoom Zoom out Remote ControlUnit RM-V705U BN-V20U Lithium Battery CR2025 Cassette AdapterContents Power EN9 DischargedRemove Battery Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalSwitch OFF Power Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings SET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting ContLoading/Unloading a Cassette To resume VHS recording Recording Format SettingActivate S-VHS ET OFF Allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS cassetteRegular VHS VCR RecordingPlaybackVHS VCR with Sqpb Function Sqpb S-VHS Quasi Playback functionGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapLoad a Cassette Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Start ShootingPress Display Button LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording RecordingRecording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control EN Recording Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Feature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingBasic Features Feature Picture StabilizerPress P. STABILIZER. appears Feature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimLight OFF/AUTO/ON switch Take Snapshot Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot If you press during Record-StandbyFade/Wipe Engagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYStart or END Recording Program AE With Special Effects Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Display ModeNega Posi mode Colors of a picture are reversedDate/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu ScreenAccess 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 ButtonDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed When set to OFF, allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHSTally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Allows you to set the current date and time pgAdjust Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureFocusing Patterns that are regularly repeatedAdjust Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of FocusSET Function Parameters White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment To Return To Automatic White BalanceSET Manual White Balance Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingStart Delayed Recording Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu To Cancel Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapsePlay Back Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Stop PlaybackTracking Speaker Volume ControlAdjust Volume Activate Manual TrackingFeature Shuttle Search Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Counter Memory FunctionUsing The Cassette Adapter EN45 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use optional S-Video and Audio cables When connecting the cables, open this coverPlayback Connections Use optional Video and Audio cablesBasic Connections Tape DubbingFunctions Pull OUT Battery HolderRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 ButtonsAnimation Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer Time-LapseFind EDIT-OUT Point Reset CounterInsert Editing Begin Insert EditingAudio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Cleaning The Camcorder After UseAnimation or Time-Lapse is not No power is suppliedRecording does not start AvailableAn error number i.e. E03 appears Indicators and the picture colorReview or Retake mode During recording, the indications do not appearIndex Indications EN55 56EN Tally Lamp Power Lamp VHS ET Lamp Speaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer ButtonPower Switch Battery Release Switch Battery Pack MountDigital Zoom Pg , 9Darken The LCD Monitor DubbingTo prevent damage and prolong service life General Battery PrecautionsWhen using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas Other than the USATo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral Colocacion DE LA Bateria AlimentaciónAlimentacion Extraccion DE LA BateriaDeslice Battery Release y extraiga la batería Guia Para Operacion RapidaEN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN65 Memo Memo GR-SXM515