The LCD Monitor stays black in all modes except U1, U2, U3

kweb · 01-31-2020, 04:00 PM

...and I can't figure out why.

Any help would be appreciated!

aaacb · 01-31-2020, 05:23 PM - **1 Like**

Which camera model? I can get the camera to do that on my GR III as such: custom options -> shooting info display, and then uncheck all but the blank screen options. If you uncheck all options, you can't exit the menu, but otherwise the display button can't go between screen off and another option, so it stays on screen off.

StarTroop · 01-31-2020, 05:29 PM

I'm not familiar with the interface, but is there an "Info" button or something similar that accesses a quick-settings menu? Try pressing it twice in case it works like the KP and allows you to cycle through multiple views. You probably have it set to LCD off, while the custom user modes are set to the default screen.

kweb · 01-31-2020, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

Which camera model? I can get the camera to do that on my GR III as such: custom options -> shooting info display, and then uncheck all but the blank screen options. If you uncheck all options, you can't exit the menu, but otherwise the display button can't go between screen off and another option, so it stays on screen off.

Sorry. Ricoh GR III.

kweb · 01-31-2020, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

Which camera model? I can get the camera to do that on my GR III as such: custom options -> shooting info display, and then uncheck all but the blank screen options. If you uncheck all options, you can't exit the menu, but otherwise the display button can't go between screen off and another option, so it stays on screen off.

Ok, I tried what you suggested as best I could, but to no avail. Can you explain this a bit more?

“ If you uncheck all options, you can't exit the menu, but otherwise the display button can't go between screen off and another option, so it stays on screen off.”

aaacb · 01-31-2020, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by kweb

Ok, I tried what you suggested as best I could, but to no avail. Can you explain this a bit more?

Go to P or another mode that's not a custom one. Go under custom settings to shooting mode. See which columns have the check mark that they're enabled. If only the last one (screen off) is checked and the others are off, I get the behavior you're describing, so you can enable another screen mode. Hope this helps, otherwise try resetting the camera to factory settings?

**UncleVanya** · 01-31-2020, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

Go to P or another mode that's not a custom one. Go under custom settings to shooting mode. See which columns have the check mark that they're enabled. If only the last one (screen off) is checked and the others are off, I get the behavior you're describing, so you can enable another screen mode. Hope this helps, otherwise try resetting the camera to factory settings?

Confused... If the screen is black how will they navigate menus.

kweb · 01-31-2020, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Confused... If the screen is black how will they navigate menus.

The menus work. The screen is blank when trying to shoot in any mode other than the “U” modes.

---------- Post added 01-31-20 at 10:37 PM ----------

Originally posted by aaacb

Go to P or another mode that's not a custom one. Go under custom settings to shooting mode. See which columns have the check mark that they're enabled. If only the last one (screen off) is checked and the others are off, I get the behavior you're describing, so you can enable another screen mode. Hope this helps, otherwise try resetting the camera to factory settings?

Nothing worked so had to do a full reset. Not fun, but since I’ve only had the camera a few days, not too bad.

Thanks anyway!

aaacb · 02-01-2020, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Confused... If the screen is black how will they navigate menus.

That is only when taking pictures, menus are still available when pressing menu.

---------- Post added 02-01-20 at 08:30 AM ----------

Originally posted by kweb

The menus work. The screen is blank when trying to shoot in any mode other than the “U” modes.

---------- Post added 01-31-20 at 10:37 PM ----------

Nothing worked so had to do a full reset. Not fun, but since I’ve only had the camera a few days, not too bad.

Thanks anyway!

Oh well at least something worked

01-31-2020, 04:00 PM	#1
kweb New Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 4	The LCD Monitor stays black in all modes except U1, U2, U3 ...and I can't figure out why. Any help would be appreciated!

01-31-2020, 05:23 PM - 1 Like	#2
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,662	Which camera model? I can get the camera to do that on my GR III as such: custom options -> shooting info display, and then uncheck all but the blank screen options. If you uncheck all options, you can't exit the menu, but otherwise the display button can't go between screen off and another option, so it stays on screen off. Last edited by aaacb; 01-31-2020 at 06:09 PM.

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01-31-2020, 05:29 PM	#3
StarTroop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 175	I'm not familiar with the interface, but is there an "Info" button or something similar that accesses a quick-settings menu? Try pressing it twice in case it works like the KP and allows you to cycle through multiple views. You probably have it set to LCD off, while the custom user modes are set to the default screen.

01-31-2020, 07:33 PM	#4
kweb New Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaacb Which camera model? I can get the camera to do that on my GR III as such: custom options -> shooting info display, and then uncheck all but the blank screen options. If you uncheck all options, you can't exit the menu, but otherwise the display button can't go between screen off and another option, so it stays on screen off. Sorry. Ricoh GR III.

01-31-2020, 07:49 PM	#5
kweb New Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaacb Which camera model? I can get the camera to do that on my GR III as such: custom options -> shooting info display, and then uncheck all but the blank screen options. If you uncheck all options, you can't exit the menu, but otherwise the display button can't go between screen off and another option, so it stays on screen off. Ok, I tried what you suggested as best I could, but to no avail. Can you explain this a bit more? “ If you uncheck all options, you can't exit the menu, but otherwise the display button can't go between screen off and another option, so it stays on screen off.”

01-31-2020, 08:08 PM	#6
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,662	Originally posted by kweb Ok, I tried what you suggested as best I could, but to no avail. Can you explain this a bit more? Go to P or another mode that's not a custom one. Go under custom settings to shooting mode. See which columns have the check mark that they're enabled. If only the last one (screen off) is checked and the others are off, I get the behavior you're describing, so you can enable another screen mode. Hope this helps, otherwise try resetting the camera to factory settings?

01-31-2020, 10:07 PM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,814	Originally posted by aaacb Go to P or another mode that's not a custom one. Go under custom settings to shooting mode. See which columns have the check mark that they're enabled. If only the last one (screen off) is checked and the others are off, I get the behavior you're describing, so you can enable another screen mode. Hope this helps, otherwise try resetting the camera to factory settings? Confused... If the screen is black how will they navigate menus.

01-31-2020, 10:25 PM	#8
kweb New Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Confused... If the screen is black how will they navigate menus. The menus work. The screen is blank when trying to shoot in any mode other than the “U” modes. ---------- Post added 01-31-20 at 10:37 PM ---------- Originally posted by aaacb Go to P or another mode that's not a custom one. Go under custom settings to shooting mode. See which columns have the check mark that they're enabled. If only the last one (screen off) is checked and the others are off, I get the behavior you're describing, so you can enable another screen mode. Hope this helps, otherwise try resetting the camera to factory settings? Nothing worked so had to do a full reset. Not fun, but since I’ve only had the camera a few days, not too bad. Thanks anyway!

02-01-2020, 06:29 AM	#9
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,662	Originally posted by UncleVanya Confused... If the screen is black how will they navigate menus. That is only when taking pictures, menus are still available when pressing menu. ---------- Post added 02-01-20 at 08:30 AM ---------- Originally posted by kweb The menus work. The screen is blank when trying to shoot in any mode other than the “U” modes. ---------- Post added 01-31-20 at 10:37 PM ---------- Nothing worked so had to do a full reset. Not fun, but since I’ve only had the camera a few days, not too bad. Thanks anyway! Oh well at least something worked

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