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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

The battery pack has not been attached correctly (pg. 10).

 

The battery pack is not charged (pg. 10).

 

The power supply has not been correctly connected (pg. 11).

 

 

The power suddenly goes off and does

The battery pack has completely discharged.

not come back on by itself.

Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then

 

after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still

 

does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

OTHER

 

Some functions are not available.

The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

 

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

 

 

During recording, the indications do

Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indica-

not appear.

tions appear (pg. 19).

 

 

Vertical white lines appear when

This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-

shooting a very bright object.

ground 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

the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

camcorder.

 

 

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

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

 

hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the power

 

switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

 

 

Colored bright spots appear all over the

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-

LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of

 

light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD

 

monitor or in 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 indicators and the picture color on

This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD

the LCD monitor are not clear.

monitor is pressed.

 

 

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and

Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD monitor

the lens have become dirty (ex.

in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it

fingerprints).

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, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

The image is out of focus.

The diopter needs to be adjusted (pg. 17).

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

 

Auto Focus (pg. 37).

Even though the Lens Cover is open, the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks.

The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the Lens Cover.

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JVC GR-SXM920 specifications Troubleshooting, EN57

GR-SXM920 specifications

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