I have a GR-AX30U camcorder manufactured in 1994 that is showing a symbol like a rectangle with another smaller rectangle on top of it with a slash through it which I would guess means something isn't right. It seems to be recording properly but I was just curious as to what that symbol is trying to alert me to. Thanks

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Press the Format button. It's directly below the power button. It has a symbol of a rectangle with a double-headed arrow inside.

Press it to cycle through the different picture shapes.

The symbol "E" indicates Internet/GPRS is active.So if you want to remove this "E" >Open Menu>Setting>Connectivity> Packet Data>Pocket Data Connection.....there are two sub-menus 1.When needed 2. Always Online.Here you have to do is just select the "When needed".That's All.Thanks for visiting fixya

The flash doesn't work for videos, only for still photos. If you need a light for videos then you'll need a separate light.

About what brand and model talking you?

There are Spanish and French manuals for this camcorder on the manufacturer's web site at
http://books.jvc.com/booklist.asp?Model=GR-DVF10

To the right of the "space-bar" on the keyboard, hold down the ALT GR ("alternate graphic") key, press the "slash" key, and release the ALT GR key.

Or, in "Regional Settings" within "Control Panel", change your "input method" to "US-English" keyboard, rather than some French or French-Canadian input method.

On these keyboards, the non colored symbols are typed by holding down the shift key and tapping the symbol. If you want to type the colored key, then you have to hold down the Alt Gr key and tap the colored symbol key.

I think you have two different issues here. The black screen may be due to a CCD failure. Canon has a worldwide service notice regarding this issue, and will repair your unit at no cost if they determine this is the problem (it sounds like it is).

The little red symbol indicates your backup battery (or date/time battery) CR1616 needs to be replaced. It is located behind a small square panel which you can see to the left of the menu buttons when you open the LCD panel.

see web page http://www.jvc.co.uk/knowledge-list.php?id=4#0 Important Notice to Camcorder Customers A. JVC has received reports that in certain circumstances, a small quantity of units of the models listed below, may, while in the camera mode, show no picture, a distorted picture and/or display "LENS CAP" even though the lens cap is removed. We have identified the cause as a failure of the CCD image sensor. Until 1st October 2007, JVC will cover the cost of repairs of units exhibiting these symptoms. If your product is within the twelve month manufacturer's warranty, please return it to your retailer who will arrange a repair under the terms and conditions of the warranty. If your product is outside warranty, please write to: JVC Consumer Support JVC UK Ltd 14 Priestley Way London NW2 7BA Please enclose a copy of your purchase receipt and warranty certificate. Please note that proof of purchase is required. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY TO JVC. You should send ONLY your purchase receipt and warranty certificate with a covering letter. JVC will contact you to advise how the repair will be carried out. Please call 0870-330-5000 if you need any assistance in obtaining a free repair. We apologise for any inconvenience and are appreciative of your understanding and support. Model Numbers Affected VHS-C Camcorders GR-FX15E, GR-FXM393E, GR-FXM39E, GR-FX16E, GR-FXM404E, GR-FXM40E, GR-SX19E, GR-SX25E, GR-SXM29E, GR-SXM49E, GR-SX26E, GR-SXM30E, GR-SXM50E DVC Camcorders GR-D20E, GR-D21E, GR-D22E, GR-D30E, GR-D31E, GR-D40E, GR-D50E, GR-D60E, GR-D70E, GR-DX25E, GR-DX35E, GR-DX45E, GR-DX55E, GR-DX75E, GR-DX95E, GR-PD1E, JY-HD10E, GR-D18E, GR-D225E, GR-D23E, GR-D24E, GR-D32E, GR-D33E, GR-D34E, GR-D43E, GR-D53E, GR-D54E, GR-D63E, GR-D73E, GR-DX27E, GR-DX28E, GR-DX36E, GR-DX37E, GR-DX47E, GR-DX48E, GR-DX57E, GR-DX67E, GR-DX77E, GR-DX78E, GR-DX97E