TROUBLESHOOTING

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Advanced features

 

Other problems

 

 

 

 

The focus does not adjust automatically.

●Focus is set to the Manual mode.

HSet Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 31)

●The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

HClean the lens and check the focus again. ( pg. 48)

●The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low.

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

●The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.

HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. ( pg. 25, 26)

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

●The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 18, 31)

●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 25, 31)

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

●Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HPress BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 33)

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light.

●The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.

●Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures.

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). ( pg. 45)

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

●The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. ( pg. 8)

●The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set

date/time has been erased.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

There is no picture.

●The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.

HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again. ( pg. 8)

Some functions are not available using the MENU/VOL. Wheel.

●The Power Switch is set to “A”.

HSet the Power Switch to “M”. ( pg. 8)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

●The subject is too bright.

HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 31)

White Balance cannot be activated.

●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. ( pg. 31)

Wipe/Fader effects do not work.

●The Power Switch is set to “A”.

HSet the Power Switch to “M”. ( pg. 8)

The Black & White Fader does not work.

●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 25, 31)

Program AE with special effects does not work.

●The Power Switch is set to “A”.

HSet the Power Switch to “M”. ( pg. 8)

Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.

●Files stored in the memory card are protected.

HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them. ( pg. 22)

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

●This is not a malfunction.

HBy recording with “DIS” activated ( pg. 25, 26) this can be avoided.

When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.

●The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on.

HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate it.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

●The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to

become hot.

HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

●When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”.

HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. ( pg. 25, 26)