JVC GR-SXM760A specifications Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly ( pg. 6).

 

● The battery pack is not charged ( pg. 6).

 

● The power supply has not been correctly connected ( pg. 7).

 

 

The power suddenly goes off and does

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

not come back on by itself.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then

 

after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still

 

does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

OTHER

 

Some functions are not available.

● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

 

● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use.

 

 

During recording, the indications do

● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indica-

not appear.

tions appear ( pg. 15).

 

 

Vertical white lines appear when

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-

shooting a very bright object.

ground 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

the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

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 soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD monitor

the lens have become dirty (ex.

in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it

fingerprints).

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. 13).

 

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus ( pg. 33).

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-SXM760A It is recommended that you Dear CustomerEN3 Picture Stabiliser  pg Digital Hyper Zoom  pg TBC Time Base Corrector  pgZoom Zoom out How to Attach The Core Filter Power Charging the Battery PackCharge Marker Using AC Power Using the Battery PackUsing a CAR Battery To Detach The Battery PackClock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen the LCD monitor fully Repeat for other date settings Date/Time SettingsTape Length Setting Recording Mode Setting10 EN Set depending on your preferenceS-VHS ET Setting Menu Recording Format SettingS-VHS Setting Menu If a VHS cassette is loadedCompatibility Between S-VHS And VHS RecordingPlaybackRegular VHS VCR Viewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingShooting While Watching The Viewfinder 14 ENShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor To Stop RecordingJournalistic Shooting Interface ShootingLCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER Indications Mode Selection Still Image StoragePress Snapshot EN17 18 EN Feature Picture Mode SettingSnapshot Snapshot Mode SelectionIf you press during Record-Standby mode 20 ENSnapshot Recording Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Feature Picture StabiliserZoom Press P. STABILIZER. appearsFeature Quick Review for scenes recorded onto a tape 22 ENTo remove the still image you have checked Instant Delete Feature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required 24 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsFades in/out to a black screen 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 Available Using The Select Wheel Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations 28 EN Instant Titles Date/Time InsertAnimation 30 ENTime-Lapse Exposure Control 32 ENFocusing Auto FocusManual Focus 34 EN White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceVideo Playback Basic Playback 36 EN Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Cassette Adapter Video Playback38 EN Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsC. Playback Basic Playback 40 ENClose the software, then switch off the camcorder Connection To a Windows PCDuring transfer of the still image, the camcorder’s 42 EN Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentIf you select Slide Show Slide-show will start  pgMenu Screen Explanations Never remove the power supply unit at this stageIndex 44 ENTo remove Protect ProtectTo quit the Delete Mode 46 ENDelete Case of Select Index48 EN FunctionsButtons Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated Installing The BatteriesInsert Editing 50 ENFor Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit 52 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR Recording deckConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector Make ConnectionsConnect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal Select Scenes 54 ENEditing cable and the audio/video cable Automatic Editing to VCRPlayback Zoom 56 ENPress Play to find the scene of interest While holding down SHIFT, press Left, Right Up and DownTroubleshooting 58 EN When the System Select Switch is set to VideoShooting When the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C60 EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsIndicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsRecord-Standby Mode Indicator ..........  pg Picture Stabiliser Indicator ....................  pg62 EN Indications During RecordingIndications During Playback IndicatorDisplayed during Insert Editing Tape Counter  pg64 EN To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries To avoid hazardAvoid using the unit For safety, do notDuring use Store cassettes66 EN Optional Accessories GR-SXM760A
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