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SYMPTOM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

26. The indicators and messages

 

26. • “TIME CODE” is set to “OFF”

 

26. • Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” in

 

do not appear.

 

in the Menu Screen.

 

the Menu Screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 49, 50).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27. Images on the LCD monitor

 

27. • In places subject to low

 

27. • Adjust the brightness and

 

 

appear dark or whitish.

 

temperature, images become

 

angle of the LCD monitor

 

 

 

dark due to the characteristics

 

( pg. 16, 17).

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28. The rear of the LCD monitor

 

28. • The light used to illuminate

 

28. • Close the LCD monitor to turn

 

 

is hot.

 

the LCD monitor causes it to

 

it off or set the Power Switch

 

 

 

become hot.

 

 

to “OFF”, and let the unit cool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29. The indicators and the image

 

29. • This may occur when the

 

29.

 

 

 

color on the LCD monitor

 

surface or the edge of the LCD

 

 

————

 

are not clear.

 

monitor is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30. The LCD monitor or

 

30. • Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

 

30. Re-read the sections covering

 

 

viewfinder indications blink.

 

certain modes of Program AE

 

Fade/Wipe effects, Program

 

 

 

with special effects, “DIS” and

 

AE with special effects and

 

 

 

other functions that cannot be

 

“DIS” ( pg. 38 – 41, 48).

 

 

 

used together are selected at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the same time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31. Colored bright spots appear

 

31. • The LCD monitor and the

 

31.

 

 

 

all over the LCD monitor or

 

viewfinder are made with

 

 

 

 

 

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 %)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32. During recording, sound

 

32. • This is normal.

 

32.

————

 

 

cannot be heard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33. Play, Rewind and Fast-

 

33. • The Power Switch is set to

 

33. • Set the Power Switch to

 

 

Forward functions do not

 

” or “

”.

 

” ( pg. 21).

 

work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34. A memory card cannot be

 

34. • The Power Switch is set to

 

34. • Set the Power Switch to

 

 

played back.

 

” or “

”.

 

” ( pg. 28).

 

 

 

• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

 

• Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to

 

 

 

to “VIDEO”.

 

 

”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC GR-DVL915 specifications EN75

GR-DVL915 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL915 is a compact digital camcorder that gained popularity in the early 2000s for its advanced features and impressive image quality. Designed for both amateur and semi-professional videographers, the GR-DVL915 offers a blend of performance, portability, and versatility, making it an appealing choice for those looking to capture life’s important moments.

One of the standout features of the GR-DVL915 is its 800,000-pixel CCD sensor, which ensures sharp image quality and vibrant colors. This camcorder supports both digital video and still image capture, enabling users to switch seamlessly between video recording and photography. The built-in 10x optical zoom allows for close-up shots without sacrificing image quality, while the 800x digital zoom extends this capability for distant subjects.

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