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SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

16. The picture wipe function

 

16 •The Slow Shutter mode is

 

16. •Disengage the Slow Shutter

 

does not work.

 

activated.

 

mode or set “WIDE MODE”

 

 

 

•“WIDE MODE” is not set to

 

to “OFF” before preparing

 

 

 

“OFF”.

 

to use the Picture Wipe

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 24, 26, 28).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. Scene transition does not

 

17. •When using “Picture Wipe/

 

17.

 

go as expected.

 

Dissolve” ( pg. 26), there

 

 

 

 

 

is a delay of a fraction of a

 

 

 

 

 

second between the

 

 

 

 

 

previous record stop-point

 

 

 

 

 

and the Dissolve start-point.

 

————

 

 

 

This is normal, but this slight

 

 

 

 

 

delay becomes especially

 

 

 

 

 

noticeable when shooting

 

 

 

 

 

fast-moving subject or

 

 

 

 

 

during rapid panning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. The Video Echo mode

 

18. •The Picture Wipe or

 

18. •Set “WIDE MODE” to

 

does not work.

 

Dissolve functions are in use.

 

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

 

 

 

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

 

( pg. 24).

 

 

 

“SQUEEZE” in the Menu

 

•Do not try to use the Video

 

 

 

Screen.

 

Echo mode during a Fade-In

 

 

 

•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in

 

or Fade-Out ( pg. 26, 28).

 

 

 

progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. Even when Slow Shutter is

 

19 •When shooting in the dark,

 

19. •If you want the lighting to

 

not selected, the image

 

the unit becomes highly

 

look more natural, set GAIN

 

looks like it is activated.

 

sensitive to light and the

 

UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in

 

 

 

image takes on an effect

 

the Menu Screen

 

 

 

similar to Slow Shutter.

 

( pg. 23).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20. There is no strobe when

 

20. •The Picture Wipe or

 

20. •Do not try to use the Classic

 

the Classic Film or Strobe

 

Dissolve function is in use.

 

Film or Strobe mode during

 

mode is activated.

 

 

 

a scene transition

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 26, 28).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21. White Balance cannot be

 

21. •The Sepia or Monotone

 

21. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone

 

activated.

 

mode is activated.

 

before setting White

 

 

 

 

 

Balance ( pg. 28, 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22. When shooting a subject

 

22. •This is a result of exceed-

 

22.

 

illuminated by bright light,

 

ingly high contrast, and is

 

————

 

vertical lines appear.

 

not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23. When the screen is under

 

23. •This is not a malfunction.

 

23.

 

direct sunlight during

 

 

 

 

 

shooting, the screen

 

 

 

————

 

becomes red or black for

 

 

 

 

 

an instant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC GR-DVL507, GR-DVL307 specifications EN55

GR-DVL507, GR-DVL307 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL307 and GR-DVL507 are both compact and user-friendly mini DV camcorders that have made a significant impact in the world of home video recording. Launched in the early 2000s, these models are celebrated for their ease of use, solid build quality, and a range of features that appeal to both novice and experienced videographers.

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