JVC GZ-MG70EK manual Troubleshooting, EN References, Power, Recording

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52 EN REFERENCES

Troubleshooting

Power

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.

C Execute [PRESET] from the menu. The camera returns to it’s factory-preset. ( pg. 48)

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)

No display appears.

When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode, the access lamp lights, and the

LCD monitor turns off.

HTo cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as zooming.

The power was turned off accidentally.

The drop detection function operated. ( pg. 21) HSet the power switch to OFF, and turn the power on again. To turn off the drop detection function,

set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF]. ( pg. 49)

Recording

Recording cannot be performed.

[MEMORY CARD IS FULL] appears.

HReplace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files. ( pg. 19, 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 [10X] (optical zoom).

HSet [ZOOM] to [40X] or [200X]. ( pg. 50)

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

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Contents To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFF.  pg GZ-MG70E/EKBuilt-in Hard Disk Various Recording ModesEditing Files on your PC FlashContents 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 Above ALLGetting Started EN Provided AccessoriesLens Cap See page 8 for attachment Getting Started Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching the Lens Cap Eyelet Place here during recording Buckle Strap GuideAttaching the Core Filter Video/Audio/Video/USB cableDC cord Close the core filter until it clicks shutIndex EN Getting StartedIndicators ConnectorsControls Other Parts pg Shooting Icon  pg Self-Timer Recording Indicator  pg Indications on LCD MonitorDuring Video Recording only During Still Image Recording onlyDuring Video Playback During Still Image Playback Charging the Battery Pack PowerRequired charging time Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack  pg Using the Battery PackMaximum continuous recording time Operation Mode Data Battery SystemUsing AC Power About BatteriesPower-Linked Operation Recording/Playback ModeLanguage Setting Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time Settings Brightness AdjustmentDisplay Grip Adjustment Tripod MountingInserting/Removing an SD Card Media to work with this cameraTo make it more Difficult to recover Data on the hard disk Formatting a Recording MediumRemaining Space on the Recording Media Drop DetectionSelecting a Recording Medium Video Recording EN Video Recording & PlaybackPress the recording start/stop button to start recording To stop recording, press Recording start/stop button againZooming Deleting FilesTo zoom To zoom outTo adjust the speaker volume Video PlaybackTo play back files in the Extmov folder To return to the index screenVideo Recording & Playback EN Connecting to a TV, VCR or Playback on a TVDubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder DVD RecorderInstalling the Battery Playback Using the Remote Control Buttons and FunctionsBeam Effective Area Still Image Recording EN Still Image Recording & PlaybackContinuous Shooting Recording Start/Stop ButtonStill Image Playback Still Image Recording & Playback ENSlide Show Index Screen of Still Image FilesPlayback Zoom Date Index Screen Deleting Still Image FilesTo cancel backlight compensation To cancel spot exposure controlWhen not using the flash Spot Exposure ControlManual Settings in Mset EN Recording FeaturesManual Exposure Menu Recording Features EN Manual FocusTo return to automatic focus Manual focus is recommended in situations listed belowCloud 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 stepPlayback Features EN Wipe or Fader Effects Playback EffectsEN Managing Files Information on Video FilesProtecting Files Information on Still Image 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 Creating Play ListTo check the play list by playing back VideoTo check only the scene transition To delete the added file from the play listAdd/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 Direct Printing with a PictBridgeEN Menu Settings Select the operation modeCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording MenusMenu Settings EN HDD / SDVideo Playback Menus Video Recording MenusStill Image Playback Menus 1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 1024 x 640 xOFF / 2SEC / 10SEC Auto / 80Troubleshooting PowerEN References RecordingReferences EN Advanced featuresPlayback Other problems Battery indicator Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot.  pgLock position.  pg Attempt still image playbackOperation is not available in the video mode Recording FailureCleaning the Camera Battery PacksRecording Medium LCD MonitorMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Specifications CameraFormat Power requirement Battery lifeOperating temperature WeightCompatible recording media SD cardApproximate recording time for video 128 256 512Approximate number of storable images for still image Terms 42 45

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