Further Information; Troubleshooting - JVC GZ-HD5 Instructions Manual

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

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 fi le, the
image stops momentarily or the sound is
interrupted at junctions between scenes.
Trouble
No power is supplied.
There is a sound
when turning on/off
the power.
Recording cannot be
performed.
Recording stops by
itself.
The focus is
not adjusted
automatically.
The continuous
shooting speed is
slow.
The date/time does
not appear.
A function cannot be
activated.
•
To solve the problem, fi rst follow the
instructions below.
•
If the problem is not solved, reset the
camera.
•
If the problem persists, please consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
8 To reset the camera
•
Connect the AC adapter correctly.
•
Recharge the battery.
•
When you turn on/off the power, the lens cover opens/closes
automatically and this causes a sound. This is not a malfunction.
•
Set the power/mode switch to ON.
•
Set the PLAY/REC button to recording mode.
•
If the camera temperature increases, REC fl ashes 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.
•
Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous
recording.
•
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 continuous shooting speed will drop after continuous shots.
•
Continuous shooting speed may drop depending on the recording
media or under certain recording conditions.
•
Set [DATE/TIME] in the general menu to [ON].
•
Check the indication that represents that function.
•
If the indication is fl ashing or off, you have selected two functions
that cannot be used together. Choose which of the functions to
use.
Set the power/mode switch to OFF and
remove the power supply (battery pack
or AC adapter) from the camera, then
reattach it.
Execute [PRESET] in the general menu.
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