EN
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Initializing the Storage Media
Since the camera is a microcomputer-controlled device, external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. For example, when a still image you shot is stored in
memory, the above may cause the following: Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that
shooting is possible, a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting.
In such a case, initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 4 below. Please note that initialization
deletes all the still images (including ones for which you performed the “Protect” function) stored in
memory. If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory, before initialization first
transfer them to a PC and save them. If image data is corrupt, transfer is impossible. Normally, it is not
necessary to initialize a Compact Flash card. However, if a malfunction occurs (for example, if the image
you shot cannot be played back), then initialize the Compact Flash card.
NOTE:
Switch the camera off with the Power Dial before installing a Compact Flash card.
1
Turn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock
Button, to “
PLAY
” and push the MENU Jog
Dial.
•The PLAY MENU Screen appears.
2
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “FILE”
and push it.
•The FILE Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select
“FORMAT” and push it.
4
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select
“EXECUTE” and push it.
•The message “FORMATTING IN PROGRESS”
is displayed and formatting starts.
•When “NO IMAGES STORED” is displayed,
formatting is complete.
PLAY MENU
PLAY MODE
F I LE
COMM . MODE
EX I T
F I LE
PROTECT
DELETE
COPY
EX I T
FORMAT
FORMAT
EXECUTE
EX I T
P
L
A
Y
OFF
Power Dial
Lock Button
MENU Jog Dial
PLAY MENU Screen
FILE Screen
FORMAT Screen
CAUTION
●
Do not perform any other operation (such as
turning off the camera) during initialization,
as this may cause the camera's built-in
memory to be corrupted. Also, be sure to use
the optional AC power adapter, as the
camera’s built-in memory or the Compact
Flash card may be corrupted if the batteries
become exhausted during initialization.
●
If the built-in memory is initialized, the preset
frames (
Z
pg. 42) will be lost. If this occurs,
consult your nearest JVC dealer. It is still
possible to shoot and play back images
without the preset frames.
NOTES:
●
After initializing, all images stored in the compact flash card, including those which have been protected,
are cleared. Be sure to transfer important images to a PC before proceeding with initialization. However, if
image data is corrupt, it cannot be transferred to a PC.
●
Initializing a Compact Flash card does not clear images stored in the camera’s built-in memory.
●
If the message “PLEASE INITIALIZE” appears, the built-in memory needs to be initialized. Without
inserting a Compact Flash card, perform steps 1 through 4.
●
When a Compact Flash card is not installed, “FORMAT” normally cannot be selected. If it can be selected,
then the built-in memory is malfunctioning. When this occurs, make a back-up of the stored image data
before initializing.
Preparation
Insert the Compact Flash card to be initialized.
