JVC GR-D850 GR-D870 instruction manual Troubleshooting EN, Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Troubleshooting EN 43

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

	Problem		Possible Cause	Remedy
Recording cannot be		•	The tape’s erase protection tab is	Set the tape’s erase protection tab
performed.			set to “SAVE”.	to “REC” ( 18).
		•	“TAPE END” appears.	Replace with new cassette ( 18).
		• The cassette holder cover is open.		Close the cassette holder cover.
When shooting a		•	This is not a malfunction.
subject illuminated by
bright light, vertical
lines appear.
When the screen is		•	This is not a malfunction.
under direct sunlight
during shooting, the
screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
The LCD monitor		•	Effects function that cannot be	Re-read the sections covering
indications blink.			used together are selected at the	Effects ( 39).
			same time.
The focus does not		•	Focus is set to the Manual mode.	Set Focus to the Auto mode ( 35).
adjust automatically.		•	The lens is dirty or covered with	Clean the lens and check the
			condensation.	focus again ( 35).
The image looks like		•	When shooting in the dark, the	If you want the lighting to look
the shutter speed is			unit becomes highly sensitive to	more natural, set “GAIN UP” to
too slow.			light when “GAIN UP” is set to	“AGC” or “OFF” ( 29).
			“AUTO”.
Images on the LCD		•	In places subject to low	Adjust the brightness and angle of
monitor appear dark or			temperature, images become	the LCD monitor ( 12, 18).
whitish.			dark due to the characteristics
			of the LCD monitor. This is not a
			malfunction.
Picture does not		•	The LCD monitor’s brightness	Adjust the brightness of the LCD
appear on the LCD			setting is too dark.	monitor ( 18).
monitor.				If the monitor is tilted upward 180
				degrees, open the monitor fully.
				( 12)
Aspect ratio is strange.				If the aspect ratio of the video you
				are playing is strange, change the
				setting in “WIDE TV” ( 31, 33).
No power is supplied.		•	The power is not connected	Connect the AC Adapter securely.
			properly.	( 16)
		• The battery pack is not attached		Detach the battery pack once
			fi rmly.	again and re-attach it firmly. ( 16)
		• The battery is dead.		Replace the dead battery with a
				fully charged one. ( 16)
The POWER/CHARGE		•	Charging is diffi cult in places	To protect the battery, it is
lamp on the camcorder			subject to extremely high/low	recommended to charge it in
does not light during			temperatures.	places with a temperature of 10°C
charging.				to 35°C. ( 46)
		• The battery pack is not attached		Detach the battery pack once
			fi rmly.	again and re-attach it firmly. ( 16)

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