34 EN REFERENCES

The recorded image is too dark.

Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HTry backlight compensation. (Refer to the advanced

operation manual in CD-ROM.  pg. 32)

The recorded image is too bright.

The subject is too bright.

HSet [P. AE] to [SPOTLIGHT]. ( pg. 31)

White balance setting cannot be activated.

The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance. ( pg. 31)

The black & white fader does not work.

The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode. ( pg. 31)

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light when [GAIN UP] is set to [ON].

HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set [GAIN UP] to [OFF]. ( pg. 28)

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

This is not a malfunction.

HBy recording with DIS activated, this can be avoided. ( pg. 28)

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.

HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 18, 27)

When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end

of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.

Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the picture. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)

The SD card cannot be removed from the camera.

HPush in the SD card a few more times.

Other problems

The power/charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging.

Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low

temperatures.

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). ( pg. 37)

The battery cover is open. HClose the cover. ( pg. 14)

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor's brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 27)

[SET DATE/TIME!] appears.

The built-in clock's rechargeable lithium battery is discharged.

The previously set date/time is erased.

HConnect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock's lithium battery. Then set the date/time. ( pg. 18)

Files cannot be deleted.

Files are protected.

HRemove protection from the files and delete them. ( pg. 29)

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