EN37

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

OTHER

During recording, the indications do ● Set “DISPLAY” to “FULL” in SYSTEM MENU ( pg. 24). not appear.

The tape will not eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

 

 

Some functions are not available.

● The Power Switch is set to “ ”.

Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use.

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 in

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

the viewfinder.

the camcorder.

 

 

Colored bright spots appear all over

● The viewfinder is made with high-precision technology.

the viewfinder.

However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or

 

blue) may appear constantly on 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 %.)

 

 

The viewfinder and the lens have

● Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain

 

and it won’t come out easily.

 

 

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 viewfinder, consult

 

your nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

The diopter needs to be adjusted ( pg. 8).

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus ( pg. 28).

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).

 

 

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. 9), the

displayed/recorded.

date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure

 

that Date/Time setting is carried out.

 

 

Even though the lens cap is detached,

● The “LENS CAP” warning indicator may blink when the

the “LENS CAP” warning indicator

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of whether the

( pg. 47) blinks.

lens cap is attached or detached.