20 Most Recent JVC GZ-MC500 Memory Card Camcorder Questions & Answers

What type and size memory card?

Remove the card from the camera and use the card reader on your PC to scan the memory card. It is possible there are errors on the card. If so format after copying all the files from the card. Now if the camera shows an error the fault is with an interface issue with the motherboard. make sure that the card holder tray is clean, blow air to dispel any dirt and also try with another card to confirm the case.

Beyond 2GB SD Card this model can not support. Why? because this model carries the logo SD, where as 2gb is the maximum, although there are some companies manufacturing SD with the capacity of more 2 GB but this is illegal(not standard for SD) do not conform with SD. New models can support HCSD (High Capacity SD) as far as 32GB can be found in the market. Hope this helps

This is usually caused by a defective CCD image sensor and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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Insert your ( memory card , flash disk , cellphone , .... ) into your computer.
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Open up 'My Computer'. You should see it under the list of available drives.
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Check its contents first to make sure that you have the right drive.
#4
In 'My Computer', right-click on the drive and choose 'Format'.
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Leave all the options as they are and click on 'Start'. This is a non-reversible process so make sure this is what you truly wanted to do in the first place.
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Once the process is completed, take the memory card out and insert it into your Digital Camera or any other device. Try to browse to it to make sure it works fine now.

turn on the camera and then hold it upside down and after just tap the lens with your hand slowly,try that solution

if the fault does not repair after tapping camera after switching on , its best to show to an expert repairer . This is a critical fault with the aperture of the camera getting stuck in closed position . Zoom lens has to be opened .. Maxx

Is it the SD memory card? or the Micro HDD(4GB) you're pertaining to. In case of micro hdd not detected or error, micro hdd socket(CF) assembly has a problem most likely, need to be replaced. SD card; check your SD card's capacity, it can handle only up to 2GB or try to format your card elsewhere and re insert it again in your camcorder, if it will prompt you "FORMAT SD CARD?" you're lucky

I HAVE FOUND THE ANSWER! 
this is a strange method so bare with me (found the solution on another site) 
turn on the camera and then hold it upside down then for want of a better word "tap" the camera near the lens (i tapped the mic in front of the flash) and hey presto your image will return! 
dont ask me what this does as i have no clue, it might have the same error after you switch off the cam but just follow the same method and it will show images. or if your not happy giving your camera a slap then speak to JVC or any camera repair centre. 
heres then link where i found this solution 
www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/690055-jvc-ccd-lens-cap-error-claim-deadline-extended.html

I HAVE FOUND THE ANSWER!
this is a strange method so bare with me (found the solution on another site)
turn on the camera and then hold it upside down then for want of a better word "tap" the camera near the lens (i tapped the mic in front of the flash) and hey presto your image will return!
dont ask me what this does as i have no clue, it might have the same error after you switch off the cam but just follow the same method and it will show images. or if your not happy giving your camera a slap then speak to JVC or any camera repair centre.
heres then link where i found this solution
www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/690055-jvc-ccd-lens-cap-error-claim-deadline-extended.html

connect to your pc ,,via a usb cable,,if you need download the corect drivers ,

search jvc online or just do a yahoo search,,should find the driver and the program,,you need

had that happen befor,,snatch it out with a pair of pliers,,