JVC GRDVL140 specifications Troubleshooting, Corrective Action, Replace with new cassette

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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.

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

No power is supplied.

 

1. • The power is not connected

 

1.

• Connect the AC Adapter

 

 

 

properly.

 

 

securely ( pg. 9).

 

 

 

• The battery is dead.

 

 

• Replace the dead battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a fully charged one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 8, 9).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

“SET DATE/TIME!”

 

2. • The date/time is not set.

 

2.

• Set the date/time

 

appears.

 

• The built-in clock battery

 

 

( pg. 12).

 

 

 

has run out and the

 

 

• Consult your nearest JVC

 

 

 

previously set date/time has

 

 

dealer for replacement.

 

 

 

been erased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Recording cannot be

 

3. • The tape’s erase protection

 

3. • Set the tape’s erase

 

performed.

 

tab is set to “SAVE”.

 

 

protection tab to “REC”

 

 

 

• The Power Switch is set to

 

 

( pg. 13).

 

 

 

“

” or “OFF”.

 

 

• Set the Power Switch to

 

 

 

•“TAPE END” appears.

 

 

“ ” or “ ” ( pg. 17).

 

 

 

• The cassette holder cover is

 

 

• Replace with new cassette

 

 

 

open.

 

 

 

( pg. 13).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Close the cassette holder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

There is no picture.

 

4. • The camcorder is not getting

 

4. • Turn the camcorder’s power

 

 

 

power, or some other

 

 

off and on again ( pg. 17).

 

 

 

malfunction exists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. The focus does not adjust

 

5. • Focus is set to the Manual

 

5. • Set Focus to the Auto mode

 

automatically.

 

mode.

 

 

 

( pg. 25).

 

 

 

• The recording was done in a

 

 

• Clean the lens and check

 

 

 

dark place, or the contrast

 

 

the focus again ( pg. 65).

 

 

 

was low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The lens is dirty or covered

 

 

 

 

 

 

with condensation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. The cassette will not load

 

6. • The cassette is in the wrong

 

6. • Set it in the right position

 

properly.

 

position.

 

 

( pg. 13).

 

 

 

• The battery’s charge is low.

 

 

• Install a fully charged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery ( pg. 8, 9).

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Snapshot mode cannot be

 

7. • The Squeeze mode is

 

7.

• Disengage the Squeeze

 

used.

 

selected.

 

 

mode ( pg. 36).

 

 

 

 

 

8. The colour of Snapshot

 

8. • The light source or the

 

8. • Find a white subject and

 

looks strange.

 

subject does not include

 

 

compose your shot so that it

 

 

 

white. Or there are various

 

 

also appears in the frame

 

 

 

different light sources

 

 

( pg. 30).

 

 

 

behind the subject.

 

 

• Turn off Sepia and Mono-

 

 

 

• The Sepia or Monotone

 

 

tone ( pg. 26, 27).

 

 

 

mode is activated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVL140 Unit, first firmly It is recommended that youAC Adapter until Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Before recording an important sceneCore Filter x Power Cord Cable AdapterLens Cap BN-V408URelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The Core FilterGetting Started ContentsSlide BAT. Release and pull out the battery pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackApproximate recording time Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Perform of Charging the Battery Pack  pgViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Tripod Mounting Shoulder Strap Attachment12 EN Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette Camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassetteSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode Setting14 EN Basic Recording Playback Basic Recording & PlaybackBasic Recording 16 ENBasic Recording SELF-RECORDING Operation ModePower Switch Position Manual Journalistic ShootingZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN ZoomTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recording Basic Load a tape  pg Set the Power Switch toTo Control The Speaker Volume 20 ENBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayPress Blank Search Camcorder If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector22 EN ConnectionsEN23 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step24 EN Advanced FeaturesTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus For RecordingProgramme AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected Mode26 EN Night-ScopeYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectSlow Slow Shutter Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection 28 ENFade/Wipe Effects FADE/WIPE SelectionMenu Effect Fader And Wipe MenuSnapshot Recording Snapshot Mode Selection30 EN SnapshotEN31 Exposure Control 32 ENIris Lock To Change The Tint For Recording White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceSystem or Display EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pgMenu Screen Explanations Vertically Factory setting isNormal screen ratio Screen ratio becomesAppearing on the connected TV screen Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetResets all settings to the factory-preset Automatic demonstration will not take placeSYSTEM, which appears when Mode SP or LP depending onPower Switch is set to  pg Your preference  pgDisplay Playback SoundDubbing 40 ENDubbing To a VCR EN41 Installing The Battery EN Using the Optional Remote Control UnitFunctions Buttons EN4344 EN Feature Playback ZoomPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck To press VCR CTL for this oneMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorVCR other than above Select Scenes Cancelled and editing will not take placeAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Using DV cable Using PC connection cable52 EN Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorReferences Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Time required to calculate and display the remaining tape Replace with new cassette TroubleshootingClean the lens and check Corrective Action56 EN TroubleshootingEN57 58 EN EN59 5 6 @ # $ 60 ENPower Lamp  pg Dioptre Adjustment Control  pg Battery Release SwitchFast-Forward Button  pg Backlight Button @ Power Switch Audio/Video Output Connector  pg , 40LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 62 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Displays the sound modeBright Displays the brightness of the LCD Cleaning cassette  pg Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when no tape is loaded  pg Switch is set to or  pgPress Push Here to close the cassette holder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder66 EN Serious malfunctioning Do not leave the unitTo protect the unit, do not About moisture condensationTerms 68 ENTime Code  pg , 37, 38 EN6970 EN DC 11 Power requirementApprox g not including Power Cord AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 HzGR-DVL140
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