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EN

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

(cont.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

GR-AXM300 specifications

The JVC GR-AXM300 is a notable addition to the lineup of compact camcorders released in the late 1990s, renowned for its advanced features and user-friendly design. Aimed at both amateur videographers and those seeking to capture important life events, the GR-AXM300 represents a blend of portability and functionality that appealed to its target audience.

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