JVC GZ-MG40E/EK manual Troubleshooting, Power, Recording

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52 EN REFERENCES

	Troubleshooting		Power
	Troubleshooting		No power is supplied.

The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly.

HTo solve the problem, follow the Instructions below at first.

HIf the problem is not solved, reset the camera. (Refer to “To reset the camera” below.)

HIf the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

8 To reset the camera

A Press RESET using a piece of wire or other such pointed instrument. The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically.

RESET

B If nothing happens, set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then put it back again.

●The power is not connected properly.

HConnect the AC adapter securely. ( pg. 14)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 14)

●The battery is dead.

HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 14)

Recording

Recording cannot be performed.

●[MEMORY CARD IS FULL] appears.

HReplace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files. ( pg. 20, 39)

●Recording medium is not selected properly.

HSelect the recording medium. ( pg. 21, 48, 49)

When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

●This is not a malfunction.

When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

●This is not a malfunction.

During recording, the date/time does not appear.

●[DATE/TIME] is set to [OFF].

HSet [DATE/TIME] to [ON]. ( pg. 49)

The LCD monitor indications blink.

●Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

Digital zoom does not work.

●[ZOOM] is set to [15X]* (optical zoom).

HSet [ZOOM] to [60X] or [700X]*. ( pg. 50)

●Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.

*For GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK optical zoom can go up to 25x, and [ZOOM] can be set to [100X] or [800X].

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Contents To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFF. pg GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EKBuilt-in Hard Disk Various Recording ModesEditing Files on your PC Direct PrintingContents Dear Customer Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or RedInformation for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European UnionBefore Using this Camera Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of EquipmentProvided Accessories USB connection guideAttaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapEyelet Place here during recording Buckle Strap Guide Attaching the Core Filter Close the core filter until it clicks shutMasterPage StartRight StopperIndex Indicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsIndications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording onlyDuring Still Image Recording only 0h56mDuring Video Playback During Still Image Playback Charging the Battery Pack PowerRequired charging time Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackMaximum continuous recording time Data Battery System About BatteriesOperation Mode Recording/Playback ModePower Switch Position Power-Linked OperationLanguage Setting Date/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryDay, then press Repeat to input Month, year, hourGrip Adjustment Tripod MountingTo protect valuable files Remaining Space on the Recording Media Drop DetectionSelecting a Recording Medium Set the power switch to Set the Mode switch toPress the recording start/stop button to start RecordingZooming Deleting FilesTo zoom To zoom outTo adjust the speaker volume Video PlaybackTo play back files in the Extmov folder To return to the index screenHow to Use the Scroll Bar Playback ZoomVarious Playback Operations Deleting Video FilesConnecting to a TV or VCR If using a VCR , go to stepPlayback on a TV Dubbing to a VCR or DVD RecorderButtons and Functions Beam Effective AreaPower Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever Still Image RecordingContinuous Shooting Recording Start/Stop ButtonSlide Show Still Image PlaybackIndex Screen of Still Image Files Deleting Still Image Files Date Index ScreenImage Rotation Backlight Compensation LED LightSpot Exposure Control Manual exposure setting Manual Exposure MenuManual exposure is recommended Following situationsWhen a dark object is barely visible in the display Manual FocusTo return to automatic focus Select Auto in stepCloud When shooting outdoors on a Halogen When a video light or similarType of lighting is used Press To close the Mset menuTo change the shutter speed Shutter SpeedTo return to automatic shutter speed Program AE To turn off the program AE functionTo turn off the effect Select OFF in stepWipe or Fader Effects Playback Effects Information on Video Files To protect the currently displayed fileTo turn off the file information display To protect by selecting multiple filesButton Deleting FilesDeleting on the Menu Screen Cleaning Up a Recording MediumTo delete by selecting multiple files To delete all filesTo copy or move by selecting files FilesBefore proceeding to following steps Resetting the File Number Video To check the play list by playing backTo check only the scene transition Add/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Managing Files EN Deleting Play ListDpof Print Setting To confirm the Dpof settingTo reset the Dpof setting To print all still images One print for eachTo cancel print setting To print using the Dpof settingPrinter To stop printing after printing startsSelect the operation mode Power Switch Lock Button InfoCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Playback Menus Dpof Print Setting pg Still Image Playback MenusSelect the desired image quality OFF / 2SEC / 10SECPower TroubleshootingRecording Advanced features PlaybackOther problems Battery indicator Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power levelAppears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot. pg Appears when some errors occured with the recording mediaOperation is not available in the video mode Recording FailureCleaning the Camera Battery PacksRecording Medium LCD MonitorMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Specifications CameraRemote Control AC AdapterCompatible recording media SD cardApproximate recording time for video 128 256 512Approximate number of storable images for still image GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG20E/EKTermsen