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SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

25. Images on the LCD

 

25. • In places subject to low

 

25. • Adjust the brightness and

 

monitor appear dark or

 

temperature, images

 

angle of the LCD monitor

 

whitish.

 

become dark due to the

 

( pg. 14, 15).

 

 

 

characteristics of the LCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitor. When this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

happens, the displayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

colors differ from those that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are actually recorded. This

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is not a defect of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When the LCD monitor's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fluorescent light reaches the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

end of its service life,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

images on the LCD monitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

become dark. Consult your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26. The rear of the LCD

 

26. • The light used to illuminate

 

26. • Close the LCD monitor to

 

 

monitor is hot.

 

the LCD monitor causes it to

 

turn it off or set the Power

 

 

 

become hot.

 

Switch to “OFF”, and let the

 

 

 

 

 

unit cool down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27. The indicators and the

 

27. • This may occur when the

 

27.

 

 

 

image color on the LCD

 

surface or the edge of the

 

 

————

 

monitor are not clear.

 

LCD monitor is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28. The LCD monitor or

 

28. • Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

 

28. Re-read the sections

 

 

viewfinder indications

 

certain modes of Program

 

covering Fade/Wipe effects,

 

blink.

 

AE with special effects,

 

Program AE with special

 

 

 

“DIS” and other functions

 

effects and “DIS” ( pg. 24

 

 

 

that cannot be used together

 

– 27, 33).

 

 

 

are selected at the same

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29. Colored bright spots

 

29. • The LCD monitor and the

 

29.

 

 

 

appear all over the LCD

 

viewfinder are made with

 

 

 

 

 

monitor or the viewfinder.

 

high-precision technology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, black spots or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bright spots of light (red,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

green or blue) may appear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

constantly on the LCD

 

 

————

 

 

 

monitor or 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 %)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30. During recording, sound

 

30. • This is normal.

 

30.

————

 

 

cannot be heard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31. Play, Rewind and Fast-

 

31. • The Power Switch is set to

 

31. • Set the Power Switch to

 

 

Forward functions do not

 

“ ” or “ ”.

 

” ( pg. 18).

 

work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC GR-DVL315 specifications EN55

GR-DVL315 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL315 is a compact digital video camcorder that gained popularity in the early 2000s for its combination of portability and advanced features, catering to amateur filmmakers and casual users alike. This camcorder is part of JVC's D-Serie and exemplifies the brand's commitment to quality and innovation in video capture technology.

One of the standout features of the GR-DVL315 is its ability to record in high-quality digital video. It utilizes MiniDV tapes, which were considered a standard in the industry, allowing users to capture video at a resolution of up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution. This results in clear, sharp images suitable for a variety of viewing formats. Furthermore, the cassette-based format offers the advantage of non-linear editing, making it easier to manipulate and organize footage after recording.

The GR-DVL315 boasts a 680,000-pixel CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensor, which significantly enhances the image quality by providing better low-light performance and increased detail. This camcorder is equipped with a powerful 10x optical zoom lens, allowing for versatile shooting options, from wide angles to close-ups, making it perfect for different shooting environments. The digital zoom feature can further enhance capabilities, though using excessive digital zoom may impact the quality of the footage.

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