c Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of the camcorder. The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. c The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down. Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor. c 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 tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.) The indicators and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear. c This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). c Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won’t come out easily. The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode. c This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode (Z pg. 12). An error number (i.e. E03) appears. c Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The image is out of focus. c The diopter needs to be adjusted (Z pg. 14). c The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus (Z pg. 32). The date and time displays disappear. c If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power source. The wrong date and time are displayed/recorded. c If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (Z pg. 11), the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure that Date/Time setting is carried out. Even though the Lens Cover is open, the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks. c The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the Lens Cover. 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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. INDEX INDEX EN 55 1 * 2 345 6* 7 444 TWILIGHT 30MIN S.LX 4 T30 ^* REC SP & 01 MWB NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE DEC 25. 98 AM 11 : 45 : 18 TAPE END 9 MERRY CHRISTMAS * % 0 # $ ) ( q ! @ LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications 8 1 *Cassette Warning/ Tape Remaining Time ......................... Z pg. 17 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks. When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning† blinks when the tape is about to reach its end. When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a tape is loaded: the cassette ( ) mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s position. 2 Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator....... Z pg. 12 3, 9 Program AE Indicator ..................... Z pg. 24 Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the Select Dial is switched from one position to another. Then only the indicator remains at 9. 3, 0 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ......... Z pg. 26 Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the EFFECT button. Then only the indicator remains at 0. 4 Multi-Function Control Indication ................................... Z pg. 26 – 28 Displayed when any of the buttons located on the Multi-Function Control is pressed. The indication disappears within approx. 2 seconds. 5 Super LoLux Indicator ......................... Z pg. 27 6*Tape Length Indicator ......................... Z pg. 12 7 Zoom Indicator Bar............................. Z pg. 20 8 Recording Indicator ............................ Z pg. 16 ! Picture Stabilizer Indicator .................. Z pg. 21 @ Interval Timer/Recording Time Indicator... Z pg. 36 # •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ...... Z pg. 16 •Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER ................................... Z pg. 17 $ Instant Title Display ............................ Z pg. 28 % Date/Time Display .............................. Z pg. 22 ^*Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s remaining power level: “ ”. When the power is almost gone, the indicator “ ” blinks (battery power warning†), then the unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares — — does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged. &...