HM100 lens cover at DVinfo.net

Colin Rowe · October 12th, 2009, 03:35 AM

My HM100 is giving sterling service, but I have a query regarding start up. Most, not every time I switch the cam on I get "check lens cover" flash up on the LCD / VF. The lens cover is open. It has done it since day one, doesn't particlarly bother me, but just wondered if its happening to anyone else.

Sam Young · October 12th, 2009, 08:11 AM

That is one of the issue that must be addressed in the next firmware update. Unless the warning can be shut off deep in the menu system that I haven't been able to find. It is PLENTY annoying when it happens, and it happens real often. One would think that it is quite obvious if he image is dark, the lens cover is on... what is the need for the warning...

Colin Rowe · October 12th, 2009, 09:01 AM

Hi Sam.
I just completed the firmware update, I wasnt going to, "if it aint broke etc", and I have no intention of using the class 10 cards. But there is a mention of minor bug fixes (non specific) on the JVC site. I have switched the cam off and on a dozen times since completing the update, and lo and behold, no warning on startup. It may be coincidence, I will report back in a few days.

Colin Rowe · October 12th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Spoke to soon, Lens cover warning is back

Paul Shapiro · October 12th, 2009, 11:23 AM

We get the lens warning every time, even after the firmware upgrade, but we've learned to ignore it -- like all those “Any date yet?” posts in the Scarlet forum.

It's addressing the obvious, really, like the “Caution! Water's Edge” signs in Canada (I know, I know, it's for the ice...)

Sam Young · October 12th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Or "Caution:The Coffee is Hot"

You got my hopes up for a second there Colin with the new firmware, I was about to lift my finger and search for the firmware!

Colin Rowe · October 13th, 2009, 06:17 AM

Yea, got a little over optomistic. The warning is a more a nuisance than anything else. Perhaps future updates will address it.

Steve Cottrell · October 15th, 2009, 08:31 AM

You're lucky. Mine opens up with 'Oh no. Not you again.'

Sam Young · October 15th, 2009, 09:04 AM

Haha, I think mine displayed that once. One thing when using the WA lens, the message constantly pops up, it is soooooooo annoying. Please JVC where art thou?

Kajito Nagib · October 15th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin Rowe

Hi Sam.
I just completed the firmware update, I wasnt going to, "if it aint broke etc", and I have no intention of using the class 10 cards. But there is a mention of minor bug fixes (non specific) on the JVC site. I have switched the cam off and on a dozen times since completing the update, and lo and behold, no warning on startup. It may be coincidence, I will report back in a few days.

i updated the firmware and still get the message, doesn't bother me.

October 12th, 2009, 03:35 AM	#1
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	HM100 lens cover My HM100 is giving sterling service, but I have a query regarding start up. Most, not every time I switch the cam on I get "check lens cover" flash up on the LCD / VF. The lens cover is open. It has done it since day one, doesn't particlarly bother me, but just wondered if its happening to anyone else. __________________ Colin

October 12th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#3
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	Hi Sam. I just completed the firmware update, I wasnt going to, "if it aint broke etc", and I have no intention of using the class 10 cards. But there is a mention of minor bug fixes (non specific) on the JVC site. I have switched the cam off and on a dozen times since completing the update, and lo and behold, no warning on startup. It may be coincidence, I will report back in a few days. __________________ Colin

October 12th, 2009, 10:00 AM	#4
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	Spoke to soon, Lens cover warning is back __________________ Colin

October 13th, 2009, 06:17 AM	#7
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	Yea, got a little over optomistic. The warning is a more a nuisance than anything else. Perhaps future updates will address it. __________________ Colin

October 12th, 2009, 08:11 AM	#2
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	That is one of the issue that must be addressed in the next firmware update. Unless the warning can be shut off deep in the menu system that I haven't been able to find. It is PLENTY annoying when it happens, and it happens real often. One would think that it is quite obvious if he image is dark, the lens cover is on... what is the need for the warning...

October 12th, 2009, 11:23 AM	#5
Paul Shapiro Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Paget, Bermuda Posts: 52	We get the lens warning every time, even after the firmware upgrade, but we've learned to ignore it -- like all those “Any date yet?” posts in the Scarlet forum. It's addressing the obvious, really, like the “Caution! Water's Edge” signs in Canada (I know, I know, it's for the ice...)

October 12th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#6
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Or "Caution:The Coffee is Hot" You got my hopes up for a second there Colin with the new firmware, I was about to lift my finger and search for the firmware!

October 15th, 2009, 08:31 AM	#8
Steve Cottrell Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxford UK Posts: 110	You're lucky. Mine opens up with 'Oh no. Not you again.'

October 15th, 2009, 09:04 AM	#9
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Haha, I think mine displayed that once. One thing when using the WA lens, the message constantly pops up, it is soooooooo annoying. Please JVC where art thou?