JVC GR-D94 - Manual (Page 41)

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Advanced features
● Focus is set to the Manual mode.
H Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( ੬ pg. 31)
● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
H Clean the lens and check the focus again. (
੬ pg. 48)
● The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast
was low.
● The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
H Disengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. ( ੬ pg. 25, 26)
● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or
there are various different light sources behind the subject.
H Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also
appears in the frame. ( ੬ pg. 18, 31)
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
H Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). ( ੬ pg. 25, 31)
● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
H Press BACKLIGHT. (
੬ pg. 33)
● The subject is too bright.
H Set “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (
੬ pg. 31)
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
H Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode before setting White Balance. ( ੬ pg. 31)
● The Power Switch is set to “A”.
H Set the Power Switch to “M”. ( ੬ pg. 8)
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
H Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). ( ੬ pg. 25, 31)
● The Power Switch is set to “A”.
H Set the Power Switch to “M”. ( ੬ pg. 8)
● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”.
H If you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP”
to “AGC” or “OFF”. ( ੬ pg. 25, 26)
Other problems
● The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.
● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low
temperatures.
H To 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).
(
੬ pg. 45)
● The date/time is not set.
H Set the date/time. ( ੬ pg. 8)
● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set
date/time has been erased.
H Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
● The camcorder is not getting power, or some other
malfunction exists.
H Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again. ( ੬ pg. 8)
● The Power Switch is set to “A”.
H Set the Power Switch to “M”. ( ੬ pg. 8)
● Files stored in the memory card are protected.
H Remove protection from the files stored in the memory
card and delete them. ( ੬ pg. 22)
● This is not a malfunction.
H By recording with “DIS” activated ( ੬ pg. 25, 26) this can
be avoided.
● The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned
on.
H Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate
it.
● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.
H Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch
to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.
The focus does not adjust automatically.
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The color of Snapshot looks strange.
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
White Balance cannot be activated.
Wipe/Fader effects do not work.
The Black & White Fader does not work.
Program AE with special effects does not work.
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does
not light.
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
There is no picture.
Some functions are not available using the
MENU/VOL. Wheel.
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
When the image is printed from the printer, a black
bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
When the camcorder is connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder does not operate.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
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