JVC GR-DVL100 50 EN, Corrective Action, Replace with new cassette, Clean the lens and check

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, 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 Power

 

 

 

properly.

 

Adapter/Charger securely

 

 

 

• The battery is dead.

 

( pg. 7).

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Replace the dead battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a fully charged one

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 6, 7).

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

“SET DATE/TIME!”

 

2. • The date/time is not set.

 

2. • Set the date/time ( pg. 9).

 

appears.

 

• The built-in clock battery

 

• Consult your nearest JVC

 

 

 

has run out and the

 

dealer for replacement.

 

 

 

previously set date/time has

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 10).

 

 

 

” or “OFF”.

 

• Set the Power Switch to

 

 

 

•“TAPE END” appears.

 

” or “ ” ( pg. 13).

 

 

 

• The cassette holder cover is

 

• Replace with new cassette

 

 

 

open.

 

( pg. 10).

 

 

 

 

 

 

• 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. 12).

 

 

 

malfunction exists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Some functions are not

 

5. • The Power Switch is set to

 

5. • Set the Power Switch to

 

available using MENU/

 

”.

 

” ( pg. 13).

 

BRIGHT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. The focus does not adjust

 

6. • Focus is set to the Manual

 

6. • Set Focus to the Auto mode

 

automatically.

 

mode.

 

( pg. 19).

 

 

 

• The recording was done in a

 

• Clean the lens and check

 

 

 

dark place, or the contrast

 

the focus again ( pg. 62).

 

 

 

was low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The lens is dirty or covered

 

 

 

 

 

 

with condensation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. The cassette will not load

 

7. • The cassette is in the wrong

 

7. • Set it in the right position

 

properly.

 

position.

 

( pg. 10).

 

 

 

• The battery’s charge is low.

 

• Install a fully charged

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery ( pg. 6, 7).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVL300 GR-DVL100 Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 For optional S-Video cable AC Power Adapter/Charger RemoteAA-V40EA GR-DVL300EA Control Unit BN-V408U Editing CableHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack About BatteriesApproximate recording time Using AC PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack For other notes,  pgShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingDate/Time Settings Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears10 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteEN11 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display12 EN While recording is in progressSELF-RECORDING EN13Journalistic Shooting OFF14 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionMotor Drive Mode SnapshotEN15 Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T16 EN Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeEN17 18 EN Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredEN19 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusSee pg Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment20 EN If you have selected , orMenu Screen Explanations EN21 Menu Screen Explanations EN23 Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection 24 ENFade/Wipe Effects To Deactivate The Selected EffectEN25 Fader And Wipe MenuSlow Slow Shutter To Deactivate The Selected Mode26 EN SlowEN27 Exposure ControlIris Lock To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance Adjustment28 EN To Change The Tint For RecordingEN29 To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects30 EN EN31 Playback SoundDisplay 32 EN Playback Basic ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN33Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 34 ENConnection To a Personal Computer Make sure all units are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN35 VCR Recording deck 36 ENDubbing To a VCR EN37 To use this camcorder as a player38 EN Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editingEN39 Installing The BatteriesRe-attach the battery compartment cover 40 EN Functions ButtonsFeature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback EN41To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Feature Playback Special Effects42 EN SET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR Code ListEN43 You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector44 EN VCR other than aboveEN45 Select Scenes46 EN Automatic Editing to VCRDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing For More Accurate EditingEN47 Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 48 ENEN49 Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackCorrective Action Clean the lens and check50 EN Replace with new cassetteEN51 You continue operations 52 ENStandby mode. Make sure Within 5 minutes afterEN53 54 EN Not due to any defect Unit. Effective dots more Than 99.99 %EN55 56 EN EN57 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During RecordingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Head CleaningRequired USE Cleaning Cassette Indications FunctionEN59 60 EN 345 6 7 # $ %EN61 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder62 EN To avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN63 64 EN Serious malfunctioning EN65About moisture condensation Icons  pg 66 ENDate/Time Display  pg , 30 LCD monitor/Viewfinder  pg IndicationsEN67 Time Code  pg , 23, 30For Digital Video Camera 68 ENFor General For Connectors EN69Enmemo MEMOEN71 GR-DVL100
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