JVC GR-D90 GR-D70 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 it 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 u is set to “PLAY” or “OFF (CHARGE)”.

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

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

¥Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 to “MEMORY”.

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).

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. 46).

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 colour 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/MEMORY Switch 4 is set to “MEMORY”.

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

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Contents GR-D90 GR-D70 Contents Safety Precautions Before recording an important scene Make sure the arrow is Pointing upward Sub Menu StopperWind once Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures About BatteriesShoulder Strap Attachment Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeTripod Mounting Loading/Unloading a CassetteScreen closes Date/Time SettingsRecording Mode Setting To Unload a Memory Card Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size SettingLabel Clipped edge Memory card DisplayTape Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayBasic Recording Power-Linked Operation Operation ModeJournalistic Shooting Self-RecordingTime Code To Control The Speaker VolumeRecording from the Middle of a Tape Normal PlaybackBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayPress Blank Search Tape PlaybackConnections If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepTo Delete Unwanted Still Images Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Remove The Shutter Sound To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardTo Magnify The Stored Images Approximate Number of Storable ImagesMultiMediaCard Auto Playback Viewing File InformationIndex Playback Removing On-Screen DisplayTo Remove Protection Advanced FeaturesProtecting Files Deleting Files To Reset The Setting Setting Print Information Dpof SettingDubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for EachInitialising a Memory Card To Reset The No. Of PrintsMaking a New Folder Folder and File namesProgramme AE With Special Effects Night-ScopeFade/Wipe Effects Snapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot Recording Auto FocusExposure Control Manual FocusTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control To Brighten The Subject QuicklyManual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentIris Lock Program AE WIPE/FADERExposure BalanceManual Camera Display SystemVideo DSCFor Playback Menu Playback Sound Video DisplayDisplay Bright , DATE/TIME , Time CodeTo Use This Camcorder As a Player Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo Use This Camcorder As a Recorder DubbingDV cable Optional Core filter To DV To DV @ Core filterSlow-Motion Playback Using the Remote Control UnitFrame-By-Frame Playback Playback Special EffectsAudio Dubbing Set 12bit Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgInsert Editing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackMake Connections Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE/VCR Code Select Scenes Automatic Editing to VCR Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingUsing DV cable Using USB cableUsing USB cable Connection To a Personal ComputerFocus does not adjust automatically No power is suppliedSnapshot mode cannot be used Image taken using Snapshot is too darkImage looks like the shutter speed is too Slow Black & White Fader does not workWhite Balance cannot be activated Date/time does not appearAn error indication E01, E02 or E06 appears Charger indicator on the camcorder does Not lightAn error indication E03 or E04 appears Memory card cannot be played backMemory Cards Battery PacksCassettes Main Unit How to handle a CD-ROMLCD Monitor Cleaning The Camcorder For Your MaintenanceAfter Use About moisture condensationAC Adapter CamcorderRemote Control Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsIndex LCD monitorPower Switch @ Digital Video Input/Output Connector pg Audio/Video Input/Output2b i t / SOUND1 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Memory Card Recording Only 1024 During Both Tape And Memory Card RecordingAppears when the Insert Editing w or Insert Editing Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema modeDisplays the sound mode for approx seconds after Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS isHigh Appears if a file in another format is selected E01, E02 or E06 Unit in Safeguard ModeE03 or E04 Unit in Safeguard Mode Eject RM-V717U optional Using The Optional RM-V717U Remote Control UnitTerms See previous page as well
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