JVC GR-D70, GR-D90 No power is supplied, SET DATE/TIME! appears, Recording cannot be performed

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Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

No power is supplied.

• The power is not connected properly.

¥Connect the AC Adapter securely ( pg. 7).

• The battery is dead.

¥Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one ( pg. 7, 8).

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

• The date/time is not set.

¥Set the date/time ( pg. 10).

•The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.

¥Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

Recording cannot be performed.

—— For Tape Recording ——

•The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

¥ Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC” ( pg. 9).

•The Power Switch y is set to “PLAY” or “OFF (CHARGE)”.

¥ Set the Power Switch y to “ ” or “ ” ( pg. 13).

•The VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to “DSC”. ¥ Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “VIDEO”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

¥Replace with new cassette ( pg. 9).

• The cassette holder cover is open.

¥Close the cassette holder cover. —— For Memory Card Recording ——

• The VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to “VIDEO”.

¥Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “DSC”.

There is no picture.

•The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.

¥Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again ( pg. 13).

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The focus does not adjust automatically.

• Focus is set to the Manual mode.

¥Set Focus to the Auto mode ( pg. 26).

•The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

¥ Clean the lens and check the focus again ( pg. 43).

The cassette will not load properly.

•The cassette is in the wrong position. ¥ Set it in the right position ( pg. 9).

•The battery’s charge is low.

¥Install a fully charged battery ( pg. 7, 8).

The memory card will not load properly.

•The memory card is in the wrong position. ¥ Set it in the right position ( pg. 11).

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

• The Squeeze mode is selected.

¥Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 29).

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

•The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

¥Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame ( pg. 17, 25).

•The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. ¥ Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 23).

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

•Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. ¥ Press the BACKLIGHT Button ! ( pg. 26).

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

• The subject is too bright.

¥Set “PROGRAM AE” to “SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 23).

Digital Zoom does not work.

• 16X optical zoom is selected.

¥Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 28).

•The VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to “DSC”.

¥ Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “VIDEO” ( pg. 13).

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Contents GR-D90 GR-D70 GR-D30 Contents Safety Precautions Important Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important sceneCore Filter Make sure the arrow is Pointing upwardSub Menu StopperWind once Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using AC PowerLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment About BatteriesTripod Mounting Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeShoulder Strap Attachment Loading/Unloading a CassetteRETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes Date/Time SettingsRecording Mode Setting Screen closesLabel Clipped edge Memory card Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size SettingTo Unload a Memory Card DisplayTape Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayBasic Recording Journalistic Shooting Operation ModePower-Linked Operation Self-RecordingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeTime Code Recording from the Middle of a TapePress Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search PressDate/Time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, on or OFF If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepConnections To Remove The Shutter Sound Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Delete Unwanted Still Images To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardTo Magnify The Stored Images Approximate Number of Storable ImagesMultiMediaCard EN Memory Card RecordingIndex Playback Auto PlaybackViewing File Information Removing On-Screen DisplayTo Remove Protection EN Advanced FeaturesProtecting Files Deleting Files Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card Setting Print Information Dpof SettingAdvanced Features EN To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for EachInitializing a Memory Card To Reset The No. Of PrintsMaking a New Folder Folder and File namesNight-Alive Program AE With Special EffectsFade/Wipe Effects Snapshot Recording Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot For Tape Recording Auto FocusTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control Manual FocusExposure Control To Brighten The Subject QuicklyManual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentIris Lock Exposure WIPE/FADERProgram AE BalanceManual SystemCamera Display Clock ADJ For Playback MenuVideo Quality , Image SizeDisplay 12BIT ModeVideo Display Playback SoundTo Use This Camcorder As a Recorder Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo Use This Camcorder As a Player DubbingTo DV @ Core filter DV cable Optional Core filter To DV Frame-By-Frame Playback Using the Remote Control Unit EN Slow-Motion Playback Playback Special EffectsAudio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgEN Using the Remote Control Unit Insert EditingUsing USB cable B Using DV cable GR-D90/D70 only Using USB cable GR-D90/D70 onlyUsing DV cable Connection To a Personal ComputerSnapshot mode cannot be used No power is suppliedFocus does not adjust automatically Image taken using Snapshot is too darkWhite Balance cannot be activated Indicators and the image color on LCD monitor are not clearBlack & White Fader does not work Date/time does not appearAn error indication E03 or E04 appears Charger indicator on the camcorder does Not lightAn error indication E01, E02 or E06 appears Memory card cannot be played backAC Adapter Using Household AC Plug AdapterBattery Packs CassettesLCD Monitor Main UnitCleaning The Camcorder How to handle a CD-ROMFor Your Maintenance After UseAddress Trade NameResponsible party Telephone NumberGeneral ConnectorsCamcorder Digital Video CameraLCD monitor Speaker Viewfinder Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsIndex Power Switch VIDEO/DSC Switch VIDEO, DSC GR-D90/D70 onlyFast-Forward Button USB Universal Serial Bus Connector Battery Release Button BATT. Release .... pgDuring Memory Card Playback GR-D90/D70 only LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Memory Card Recording Only GR-D90/D70 only 1024 During Both Tape And Memory Card RecordingAppears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema modeDisplays the sound mode for approx seconds Appears when the focus is adjusted manuallyHigh Appears if a file in another format is selected E01, E02 or E06 Unit in Safeguard ModeE03 or E04 Unit in Safeguard Mode Eject Terms SD Memory Card VIDEO/DSC Switch PositionRecord-Standby Unload a TapeMemo Memo US 1102-HO-UN-PJ
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