JVC GC-FM1, GC-FM1AA, GC-FM1E, GC-FM1U Action, Indication, 88To Reset the Camcorder, The following phenomena are not malfunctions

Warning Indications

Before requesting service, consult the following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ section on JVC’s website

The following phenomena are not malfunctions.•LCD monitor momentarily become red or black when sunlight is recorded.•Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on the LCD monitor.

(The LCD monitor contains 99.99% effective pixels, but 0.01% or fewer pixels may be ineffective.)

The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge, external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such a case, reset the camera.

88To Reset the Camcorder

If the camcorder malfunctions, push into the reset hole with a pointed object such as a wire to initialize the camcorder. (Z p. 5)

Indication	Action	Z
Memory card is full	• Delete files or move them to a computer or other storage.	10, 16,
	• Replace the SD card with a new one.	18
Internal memory is full	• Replace the SD card with a new one.	18
Memory card is protected	• Unlock the write-protect switch of the SD card.	–

Memory card is low speed	• Replace the SD card with specifications one that is	10
	compatible with high-speed transfer.
Memory card cannot be	• Format the SD card.	10, 13
used	• Replace the SD card with a new one.
No Files	• Remove the SD card and check whether the data on the SD	–
Invalid	card was recorded using this camcorder.
Invalid
This file is protected	• Deletion cannot be performed on the camcorder. Cancel the	–
	protection on a computer and then delete the file.
Insufficient battery. Please	• Recharge the battery.	9
charge it.
Format failed.	• Make sure that you used the correct procedure and try again.	10
	• Turn off the camcorder and then turn on again.	13
	• If the actions above do not resolve the issue, replace the SD
	card with a new one.
Recovery failed.	• Move files to a computer, and then format the SD card.	10, 13,
	• Replace the SD card with a new one.	18
Delete failed.	• Make sure that you used the correct procedure and try	13, 16
	again.
	• If the actions above do not resolve the issue, replace the SD
	card with a new one.
The file number reaches a	• Delete all files.	10, 16
maximum. Please delete	• Replace the SD card with a new one.
all files in the memory card
or the internal memory for
recording.