JVC GZ-HD40AG Camcorder User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Trouble Action
Card
Cannot insert the
microSD card.
Check that the microSD card is facing the right direction.
Power
No power is supplied.
Connect the AC adapter correctly.
Recharge the battery.
After the low
temperature message
is displayed, the power
turns off when the
camera warms up.
When the camera has warmed up after being cold, the camera
may switch itself off to check it is operating correctly.
Recording
Recording cannot be
performed.
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.
Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.
Recording stops by
itself.
If the camera temperature increases, REC flashes in the LCD
monitor. If the temperature continues to increase, operation stops
automatically to protect the HDD.
Move to a place where the camera is not affected by excessive
sound or vibration.
Insert a commercially available microSD card, and set each of
the [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to
[SD].
Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous
recording.
The focus is not
adjusted automatically.
Clean any dirt or water droplets from the lens.
Set focus to the automatic mode.
If you are recording in a dark place or a subject that has no
contrast between dark and light, adjust the focus manually.
The recorded subject is
too dark.
Use backlight compensation or [NIGHT] from program AE.
Set the brightness to the [+] side.
For videos, set [GAIN UP] to [AGC] or [AUTO].
For still images, set [GAIN] to [AUTO] or [ISO1000].
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from
a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
functioning properly.
The following phenomena are not
malfunctions.
The camera heats up when it is used for a
long time.
The battery heats up during charging.
When playing back a video, the image stops
momentarily or the sound is interrupted at
junctions between scenes.
To solve the problem, first follow the
instructions below.
If the problem is not solved, reset the
camera. (Z p. 62)
If the problem persists, please consult your
nearest JVC dealer.