JVC GR-D22 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The focus does not adjust automatically.
Focus is set to the Manual mode.
= Set Focus to the Auto mode ( pg. 19).
The recording was done in a dark place, or the
contrast was low.
The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
= Clean the lens and check the focus again
( pg. 34).
The cassette will not load properly.
The cassette is in the wrong position.
= Set it in the right position ( pg. 9).
The battery’s charge is low.
= Install a fully charged battery (
pg. 7, 8).
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The Squeeze mode is selected.
= Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 22).
The color of Snapshot looks strange.
The light source or the subject does not include white.
Or there are various different light sources behind the
subject.
= Find a white subject and compose your shot so that
it also appears in the frame ( pg. 18).
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.
= Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 16).
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
= Press the BACKLIGHT Button 9 ( pg. 19).
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
The subject is too bright.
= Set “PROGRAM AE” to “SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu
Screen ( pg. 16).
Digital Zoom does not work.
16X optical zoom is selected.
= Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X” in the Menu Screen
( pg. 21).
Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the
following to see if you can correct the problem yourself.
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 Adapter, etc.) and wait
a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed
as usual from the beginning.
No power is supplied.
The power is not connected properly.
= Connect the AC Adapter securely ( pg. 7).
The battery is dead.
= Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one
( pg. 7, 8).
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
The date/time is not set.
= Set the date/time ( pg. 10).
The built-in clock battery has run out and the
previously set date/time has been erased.
= Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
Recording cannot be performed.
The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
= Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”
( pg. 9).
The Power Switch r is set to “PLAY” or “OFF
(CHARGE)”.
= Set the Power Switch r to “ ” or “ ” ( pg. 12).
“TAPE END” appears.
= Replace with new cassette ( pg. 9).
The cassette holder cover is open.
= Close the cassette holder cover.
There is no picture.
The camcorder is not getting power, or some other
malfunction exists.
= Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again
( pg. 12).
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