JVC GR-SXM937UM specifications Troubleshooting, EN57

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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. 10).

 

● The battery pack is not charged (☞ pg. 10).

 

● The power supply has not been correctly connected (☞ pg. 11).

 

 

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. 19).

 

 

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.

 

 

Colored bright spots appear all over the

● The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-

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 on

● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD

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 diopter needs to be adjusted (☞ pg. 17).

 

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus (☞ pg. 37).

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-SXM937UM It is recommended that you Dear CustomerEN3 Power Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines OverloadingCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsUsing the battery pack To remove the battery packSlide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack Quick Operation Guide D.S.C Supply PowerCassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder Zoom Zoom outOptional Accessories Provided AccessoriesCharging the Battery Pack Power10 EN Charge MarkerUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackUsing a CAR Battery To Detach The Battery Pack12 EN Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalLoading/Unloading a Cassette Open the LCD monitor fullyTo set YEAR, Month or DAY, rotate the Select Date/Time SettingsSet depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingHigher picture and sound quality and is better for Dubbing, while EP Extended Play is moreS-VHS ET Setting Menu Recording Format SettingS-VHS Setting Menu If a VHS cassette is loadedCont 16 ENRecordingPlayback VHS VCR with Sqpb FunctionViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingShooting While Watching Viewfinder Switches off the camcorderShooting While Watching LCD Monitor To Stop RecordingJournalistic Shooting Interface ShootingLCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER Indications EN Basic Digital Still Camera D.S.C. Shooting Mode SelectionStill Image Storage Press SnapshotEN21 EN Basic D.S.C. Shooting Feature Picture Mode SettingRecording Basic Features Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot Basic Features If you press during Record-Standby modeSnapshot Recording Page 26 EN Feature Quick Review for scenes recorded onto a tapeRecording To remove the still image you have checked Instant DeleteFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required 28 EN Recording Advanced FeaturesFade/Wipe Effects Fades in/out to a black screenNega Posi mode Captures faster action than Sports modeProgram AE With Special Effects High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action30 EN Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, M.W.B. or DATE/ Time If you select Jlip ID noMenu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations 32 EN Advanced FeaturesInstant Titles Date/Time InsertActivated ScreenAnimation 34 ENTime-Lapse Exposure Control 36 ENAuto Focus FocusingManual Focus Patterns that are regularly repeated38 EN White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceBasic Playback Video Playback40 EN FeaturesGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Using The Cassette Adapter EN4142 EN When connecting the cables, open this coverCharger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing C. Playback 44 ENConnection To a Windows PC Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment C. Playback Advanced Features46 EN If you select Slide ShowMode Effect Never remove the power supply unit at this stageMenu Screen Explanations Index 48 ENTo remove Protect ProtectTo quit the Delete Mode 50 ENDelete Case of Select IndexInstalling The Batteries Using the Remote Control Unit52 EN FunctionsPlayback Zoom Press Play to find the scene of interestTo End Zoom Insert Editing Video 54 ENAudio Dubbing TapeTo insert still images in sequential order onto the tape To insert still images at random onto the tape56 EN Feature Animation and Time-LapseAnimation Time-LapseEN57 Troubleshooting58 EN When the System Select Switch is set to VideoShooting When the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C60EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsVideo Light Switch Diopter Adjustment ControlFade/Wipe Button Effect System Select Switch Pg , 20, 39 Power Lamp ........................................ pg62 EN Indications During RecordingIndications Indications Function Indications During PlaybackCleaning The Camcorder 64 ENAfter Use Use only the following batteries JVC dealer for replacing the video lightRM-V715U AA R6 size x66 EN To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard During useAvoid using the unit For safety, do notTo prolong service life Do not leave the unit68 EN Pin-Up Image Shooting, Advanced FeaturesStore a Still Image In The Built-In Memory Tape Dubbing70 EN Power consumption Power requirementOutput Accessory ChargeGR-SXM937UM

GR-SXM937UM specifications

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