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Other problems

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or

 

whitish.

 

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. ( pg. 58)

The data process is too slow after the power is switched on or the mode is changed.

●There is a large number of still images (approx.

1,000 or more) stored in the recording medium. HCopy the stored files to a PC, and delete them

from the recording medium.

[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. 38, 50)

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. 50)

●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. 9, 19, 49)

●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.

Coloured 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. ( pg. 20)

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. 19, 49)

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GZ-MG50EK, GZ-MG20E, GZ-MG50E, GZ-MG30EK, GZ-MG30E specifications

The JVC GZ series of hard disk camcorders, including the GZ-MG40E, GZ-MG20EK, GZ-MG40EK, GZ-MG30E, and GZ-MG30EK, reflects a unique blend of innovative features and user-friendly design. These models are part of JVC’s efforts to provide high-definition video recording capabilities with the convenience of internal storage.

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In summary, the JVC GZ-MG series combines convenient storage solutions, versatile video capabilities, and user-friendly operation, making them excellent choices for anyone looking to document their life’s moments in style.
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