During recording, the indications do not appear | JVC GR-AX940

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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. 17).

The tape will not eject.	● The battery pack is running low.

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 viewfinder.	the camcorder.

Colored bright spots appear all over	● The viewfinder is made with high-precision technology.
the viewfinder.	However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or
	blue) may appear constantly 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 viewfinder and the lens have	● Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).	semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the 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 viewfinder, 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.

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JVC GR-AX940 manual During recording, the indications do not appear, Tape will not eject, Some functions are not available

Contents

GR-AX940 For Customer Use It is recommended that you Dear CustomerFor clock operation Power Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or Polarization Damage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement Parts Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack Using the battery packTo remove the battery pack For more details Zoom out Lithium Battery CR2025 x 1DC Cord for clock operationZoom Cassette Adapter Contents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery Pack Charge Marker Discharged Remove Battery Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalSwitch OFF Power Insert Battery in Holder Date/Time Settings SET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting Cont INSERT/REMOVE Cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder Close Cassette Holder Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach Strap Load a Cassette Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Start Shooting Stop Recording Viewfinder IndicationsPress Display Button EN Recording Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T Feature Quick Review To check the end of the last recording Feature Picture Stabilizer Basic FeaturesPress P. STABILIZER. appears When not using the video light, turn it off to save Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Battery power Take Snapshot Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot If you press during Record-Standby Modeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Fade/WipeStart or END Recording Program AE With Special Effects Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left ND Effect SepiaSports Nega/Posi Negative/Positive Date/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Instant Titles Access Title MenuSelect the Desired Mode RETURN. Then press the Select Dial to close Menu Screen Make Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Allows you to set the current date and time pg Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Recording pg Adjust Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure END Adjustment of Exposure Focusing Patterns that are regularly repeated Adjust Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of Focus SET Function Parameters White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment To Return To Automatic White Balance SET Manual White Balance Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For Recording Start Delayed Recording Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu To Cancel Self-Timer Animation Time-Lapse Play Back Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Stop Playback Tracking Activate Manual Tracking Feature Shuttle Search Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Counter Memory Function Insert Battery Using The Cassette Adapter EN41Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Basic Connections When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Connection For Tape Dubbing Tape Dubbing After Use Cleaning The CamcorderClean Lens Remove Eyepiece Animation or Time-Lapse is not No power is suppliedRecording does not start Available During recording, the indications do not appear Review or Retake modeAn error number i.e. E03 appears Tape will not eject Tape Remaining Time White Balance Mode IndicatorClock Battery Warning Displayed and the tape remaining time warning 48EN DC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the cover Video Light SwitchPower Switch Battery Release Switch Tally Lamp Power Lamp Index Terms Pg , 9 Other than the USA When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areasTo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazard During use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Store cassettes Provided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsGeneral Colocacion DE LA Bateria AlimentaciónAlimentacion Indicador de carga Utilización de la batería Deslice Battery Release y extraiga la bateríaPara extraer la batería EN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN57 Memo Memo GR-AX940