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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.

The battery pack is running low.

Some functions are not available.

The PROGRAM AE 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.

in the viewfinder.

 

 

 

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

in the viewfinder.

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. 10).

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus (pg. 20).

A character generator title and the date and time displays disappear from the viewfinder.

If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power source.

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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JVC GR-AX46, GR-AX76 Review or Retake mode, On again. If the error number still appears in the view, Image is out of focus

GR-AX76, GR-AX46, GR-AX26 specifications

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