JVC GR-SX20 Instructions Manual page 47

SYMPTOM
OTHER
During recording, the indications do
not appear.
The tape will not eject.
Some functions are not available.
Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in
the viewfinder.
Coloured bright spots appear all over
the viewfinder.
The viewfinder and the lens have
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.
The image is out of focus.
The date and time displays
disappear.
The wrong date and time are
displayed/recorded.
Even though the lens cover is open,
the Lens Cover Warning indicator
blinks.
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the
indications appear (
The battery pack is running low.
The Power Switch is set to "AUTO".
Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible
to use.
This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the
camcorder.
Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of
the camcorder.
The viewfinder are made with high-precision technology.
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or
blue) may appear constantly in the viewfinder. These spots
are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect
of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)
Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a
semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain
and it won't come out easily.
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 in the viewfinder, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
The dioptre needs to be adjusted (
The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of
Auto Focus ( pg. 26).
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.
If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (
date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure
that Date/Time setting is carried out.
The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position
of the lens cover.
pg. 13).
pg. 11).
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