JVC GR-AXM300 manual Tape won’t eject, Shooting a very bright object, LCD monitor, the viewfinder

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

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SYMPTOM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

 

 

OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tape won’t eject.

 

The battery pack is running low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch does not function.

 

 

Some functions are not available.

 

The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

 

 

in the LCD monitor and the

 

the camcorder.

 

 

viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 is made with high-precision technology.

 

 

the LCD monitor.

 

However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. 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

 

Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD

 

 

and the lens have become dirty (ex.

 

monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the

 

 

fingerprints).

 

stain 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 view-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The image is out of focus.

 

The diopter needs to be adjusted (pg. 14).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Auto Focus (pg. 32).

 

 

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.

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.

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GR-AXM300 For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youInstallation Antenna Installation InstructionsUSE ServicingUsing the battery pack To remove the battery packEN Major Features TwilightContents EN Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackCar Battery Charger/Adapter To AC outlet DC OUT terminal To DC Jack AC PowerCar Battery Cord Lighter socket Charge markerClose Cover Insert BatteryGetting Started Close the compartment cover until it clicks in placeSelect Dial MenuJog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Recording mode Loading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapLoad a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Start ShootingNow calculating Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording BlinkingPower Switch Start/Stop Button EN Recording Basic RecordingTally lamp Lights while recording is in progress Journalistic shooting Interface shootingBrightness control When the Select Dial is set to Auto Lock EN Recording Basic FeaturesZoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed Menu ScreenFeature PurposeOperation DATE/TIME Basic FeaturesFeature Purpose Operation Display Select DialMode when you use the video light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Video LightAfter 1 sec Recording Advanced FeaturesProgram AE With Special Effects MarkElectronic Fog Filter Auto Mode LockAuto Mode Release ND EffectTo Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesEngage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Fade/WipeWide Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode Super LoLuxGain UpLCD monitor or viewfinder Title display Select Preset TitleInstant Titles TitleUsing Menu For Detailed Adjustment Recording Setting is Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingFunctions are disabled Etc. When Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu ScreenFocusing Patterns that are regularly repeatedEND Adjustment of Focus Focus Menu ScreenManual Focus Screen To brighten the image To darken the imageManual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B REC Time Menu IndicatorINT. Time Menu INT. TimeSET Interval Between Recordings Release Animation ModeTime-Lapse SET Recording TimeRewind or Fast-forward the tape EN PlaybackBasic Playback Play BackAdjust Volume Playback FeaturesSpeaker volume control TrackingFeatures Counter R/M PLAY/PAUSE REW FF Stop FeatureInsert Cassette in Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to VCR When connecting the cables, open the jack coverBasic Connections Connect Camcorder to TVPower Switch To Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectorsVCR Recording deck RM-V705URM-V700U Providedoptional Pull OUT Battery HolderReplace Battery Holder FunctionsInterval Timer Indicator Rec Time IndicatorTransmitted beam effective area SET Remote to Operate VCR Using Remote Control UnitRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Operate VCRPrepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder Recording deckCont END Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing ON/OFF VCR REC Stby Counter R/M REW START/STOP REW Play Pause Insert RM-V700URM-V705U Optional or provided Audio dubbing indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder Microphone REW Play Pause DUBOpen/Close Switch Set to Power OFF BATT. Release Push EjectRemove Marks Playback picture Recording cannot be performedTape is running, but there’s no Not been set to VideoShooting a very bright object Review or Retake modeTape won’t eject LCD monitor, the viewfinderRecording Mode SP/EP Indicator Program AE Indicator # Record-Standby Mode Indicator Lens Cover WarningCondensation Warning 56EN Counter R/M Button Power Switch Pg.16Power Indicator Tally Lamp Function Navigator Dial Menu Jog DialContents Counter Memory Darken the Image Auto Mode Lock ModeClock Lithium Battery Color Bar Demo Mode Digital ZoomUsing Household AC Plug Adapter InformationTo avoid hazard To prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useSpecifications Provided Accessories ...................... pgOptional Accessories Colocacion DE LA Bateria AlimentaciónAlimentacion Extraccion DE LA BateriaUtilización de la batería Para extraer la bateríaPLAY/PAUSE reproducción/pausa HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center EN for Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A. EN Limited WarrantyPage Page GR-AXM300