JVC GR-DVM96 Instructions Manual page 85

24. Although Snapshot is
attempted, flash does not take
place.
25. Although a Snapshot is taken
with the flash, Red-Eye
Reduction does not take place.
Other problems
SYMPTOM
26. The CHARGE indicator on the
camcorder does not light.
27. "SET DATE/TIME!" appears.
28. There is no picture.
29. Some functions are not
available using the MENU
Wheel.
30. Files stored in the memory
card cannot be deleted.
24. • The subject is too bright with
the flash set to "AUTO" or
"AUTO C".
• If blinks, the flash is being
charged.
• The camcorder is in the
Record mode.
• In the Menu Screen, "GAIN
UP" is set to "OFF" or
"r PROGRAM AE" is set to
"TWILIGHT".
25. • The subject does not look
straight toward the flash.
• The subject does not look at
the first flash, which is an
important part of Red-Eye
Reduction.
• The camcorder is too far
from the subject.
• "FLASH" is not set to
"AUTO C" in MANUAL
Menu.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
26. • The temperature of the
battery is extremely high/low.
• Charging is difficult in places
subject to extremely high/
low temperatures.
27. • The built-in clock's
rechargeable lithium battery
is discharged.
• The previously set date/time
is erased.
28. • The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
29. • The Power Switch is set to
"A".
30. • Files stored in the memory
card are protected.
24. • Set "FLASH" to "ON" in
MANUAL Menu.
( pg. 38, 47)
• It can take up to 10 seconds
to charge the flash.
• Set the camcorder in the
Record-Standby mode.
( pg. 53, 54)
• Set "GAIN UP" to
"AUTO " or "ACG"
( pg. 38, 45) or disengage
the "TWILIGHT" mode.
( pg. 38, 42)
25. • The subject should look
straight toward the flash,
especially the first flash. If
the subject does not see the
first flash, it will be difficult
for Red-Eye Reduction to
take place. ( pg. 54)
• The flash is effective for
subjects at a distance of
approx. 0.7 m (2 ft) to 2 m
(6.5 ft) from the camcorder.
( pg. 54)
• Set "FLASH" to "AUTO C"
to display the Red-Eye
Reduction indicator.
( pg. 38, 54)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
26. • 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).
( pg. 88)
27. • Connect the camcorder to an
AC outlet using the AC
Adapter for over 24 hours to
charge the clock's lithium
battery. ( pg. 15)
28. • Turn the camcorder's power
off and on again. (
29. • Set the Power Switch to "M".
( pg. 14)
30. • Remove protection from the
files stored in the memory
card and delete them.
( pg. 31 – 33)
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