Brand: JVC
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for GY-LS300CHU
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:34 a.m.
Warranty Information
Information regarding warranty is not detailed in this excerpt.
Getting Started
Powering On/Off: Hold the lock button (blue) on the power switch to turn the unit ON/OFF. "P.OFF" appears on the LCD when turning off. Wait 5 seconds before turning back on.
Attaching Accessories: Follow specific instructions for attaching the handle unit and microphone. Ensure all connections are secure.
Charging Battery: Charge immediately after purchase or when low. The indicator lamp blinks during charging and goes out when complete. Remove AC adapter after charging.
Initial Setup: Power on the unit for the first time to access the Initial Setting screen. Select language, perform self-diagnosis with lens cap attached, and set date/time.
Inserting SD Card: Open the card cover, insert the card with the notched corner pointing up, and close the cover. The status indicator lights up red.
Basic Shooting: Supply power, insert SD card, turn on the recorder, adjust LCD/viewfinder, set recording parameters (System, Format, Resolution, etc.), and press the REC button to start recording.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Action |
|---|---|
| Power does not turn on. | Is the AC adapter properly connected? Is the battery charged? Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? Make sure to wait for an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again. |
| Unable to start recording. | Is the record trigger button/lock switch on the handle turned on? HDL Is the write-protect switch of the SD card turned on? Make sure that the write-protect switch is turned off. |
| Camera image is not output on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. | Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? Use the [MODE] selection button to switch to the Camera mode. Is the SD card inserted compatible with the recording format? |
| Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen appear dark or blurred. | Readjust the brightness of the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Is the [ND FILTER] switch set to "1/64"? Is the iris closed? Is the shutter speed setting too high? Is the amount of peaking too little? Use the [LCD/VF Peaking] menu to adjust the contour for the LCD monitor image and viewfinder image by adjusting the contour of the viewfinder image. |
| The [CH-1/CH-2] recording level adjustment knob does not work. HDL | Adjust using [Main Menu] → [LCD/VF] → [LCD/VF Peaking]. Is the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 AUTO/MANU] switch set to "AUTO"? |
| SD card cannot be initialized (formatted). | Is the write-protect switch of the SD card turned on? Make sure that the write-protect switch is turned off. |
| Battery alarm appears even after loading a charged battery. | Is the battery too old? |
| The date and time are not displayed. | Is [System] → [Record Set] → [Time Stamp] set to “On”? To display the date and time, set it to "Off". |
| Incorrect display on the viewfinder. | Is [LCD/VF] → [VF SW] set to “Enable”, and is the viewfinder in use without being pulled out? To use the viewfinder in this setting, pull out the viewfinder. |
| The actual recording time is shorter than the estimated time. | The recordable time may be shorter depending on the shooting conditions or the subject. |
| Cannot connect to wireless LAN. | Check the mode of connection and method of setting ([SSID] and [Passphrase] in cases other than WPS). |
| The clips cannot be uploaded to the FTP server. | Adjust the [Clip Server] settings. The maximum size of the recorded clip is 64 GB. If a file size limit is set in the FTP server settings, set the size limit to more than 64 GB. |
| The wireless LAN is disconnected. | The wireless LAN may be disconnected depending on the environment. Change the usage environment. Connect via wired LAN. |
| The images and audio sound during live streaming are choppy. | Depending on the type of network adapter used and the connection, streaming may not be possible with the encoding bit rate specified. Please reduce the encoding bit rate. |