JVC GR-AXM220 During recording, the indications do not appear, Tape will not eject, Fingerprints

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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

During recording, the indications do not appear.

Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear (pg. 15).

The tape will not eject.

The battery pack is running low.

 

If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT

 

Switch does not function.

 

 

Some functions are not available.

The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

 

Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible

 

to use.

 

 

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 in

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

the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

the 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 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 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 and

Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a

the lens have become dirty (ex.

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

fingerprints).

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 viewfinder, consult

 

your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

The image is out of focus.

The diopter needs to be adjusted (pg. 13).

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus (pg. 26).

 

 

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.

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Contents GR-AXM220 It is recommended that you AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used withEN3 Important Product Safety Instructions If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way To avoid personal injuryQuick Operation Guide Using the battery packTo remove the battery pack Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder Major FeaturesAC Power Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Charger P7U AA-V16U Getting Started PowerCharging the Battery Pack Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Using a CAR BatteryLoading/Unloading a Cassette Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal10 EN Getting StartedPress the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen Date/Time SettingsEN Getting Started Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting Tripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentShooting While Watching LCD Monitor Switches off the camcorderBasic Recording Shooting While Watching ViewfinderLCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER Indica Tions Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Zoom Out EN Recording Basic FeaturesSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T ZoomTo re-record certain segments To check the end of the last recordingFades in/out to a black screen Fade/Wipe EffectsHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Captures faster action than Sports modeNega Posi mode Program AE With Special EffectsPress the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen Appears Recording Advanced FeaturesUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment 20 ENMenu Screen Explanations 22 EN Advanced FeaturesInstant Titles Date/Time InsertExposure Control 24 ENTime-Lapse AnimationManual Focus Focusing26 EN Auto FocusVideo light or similar type of lighting is used White Balance AdjustmentSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to Auto Manual White Balance OperationPlayback Basic Playback 28 ENCounter R/M Playback Features EN29Connection For Tape Dubbing EN PlaybackConnections Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Playback Using The Cassette Adapter32 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder34 EN During recording, the indications do not appear Indicators and the picture colorReview or Retake mode An error number i.e. E03 appears36EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsBattery Pack Mount Power SwitchBattery Release Switch Power Lamp ........................................ pgIndications 38 ENIndex Indications During Playback Cassette IndicatorTo avoid hazard Use only the following battery P6U or C-P7UTo prevent damage and prolong service life EN CautionsDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To prolong service lifeTape Dubbing 42 ENTerms Manual FocusSpecifications Carga DE LA Bateria 44 ENEspañol AlimentaciónPara extraer la batería Deslice Battery Release y extraiga la bateríaUtilización de la batería For Servicing Only in U.S.A 46 ENLimited Warranty Warranty Only in U.S.AGR-AXM220