JVC GZMC200 Instructions - Page 33

REFERENCES EN 33 Troubleshooting The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. HTo solve the problem, follow the Instructions below at first. HIf the problem is not solved, reset the camera. (Refer to "To reset the camera" below.) HIf the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 8 To reset the camera A Press and hold MENU and MODE for approx. 5 seconds. The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically. B If nothing happens, set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then put it back again. Power No power is supplied. ● The power is not connected properly. HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (੬ pg. 14) ● The battery pack is not attached firmly. HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. (੬ pg. 14) ● The battery is dead. HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. (੬ pg. 14) Recording Recording cannot be performed. ● [MEMORY CARD IS FULL] appears. HReplace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files. (੬ pg. 16, 29) ● Recording medium is not selected properly. HSelect the recording medium. (੬ pg. 17) ● The battery/CF card cover is open. HClose the cover and set the power switch to OFF, then to . When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. ● This is not a malfunction. When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. ● This is not a malfunction. During recording, the date/time does not appear. ● [DATE/TIME] is set to [OFF]. HSet [DATE/TIME] to [ON]. (੬ pg. 18) The LCD monitor indications blink. ● Certain modes of wipe/fader, program AE, effect, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. Digital zoom does not work. ● [ZOOM] is set to [10X] (optical zoom). HSet [ZOOM] to [40X] or [200X]. (੬ pg. 28) Playback Playback cannot be performed. ● Recording medium is not selected properly. HSelect the recording medium. (੬ pg. 17) ● The battery/CF card cover is open. HClose the cover and set the power switch to OFF, then to . ● Playback starts, but there is no picture on TV. HSet the TV's input mode or channel appropriate for video playback. The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback, or motion is choppy. There are periods of silence during voice playback. ● If the surface of the hard disk is damaged, it makes difficult to read data and these phenomena will appear. This camera will make all possible efforts to read data, but when such a state continues for some time, and further playback is impossible, it will stop automatically. Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically. ● Focus is set to the manual mode. HSet focus to the automatic mode. (੬ pg. 31) ● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. HClean the lens and check the focus again. (੬ pg. 32) The color of the image looks strange. ● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. HTry manual white balance adjustment. (Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD-ROM. ੬ pg. 32) REFERENCES