JVC GR-DVF25 manual Corrective Action

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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 remove the clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM

1.No power is supplied.

2.“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

3.Recording cannot be performed.

4.There is no playback picture.

5.Some functions are not available using MENU.

6.During shooting, some functions are not available using the Select Dial.

7.The focus does not adjust automatically.

8.The cassette will not load properly.

9.Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work.

10.The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

	POSSIBLE CAUSES		CORRECTIVE ACTION
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).
2.	•The clock lithium battery is	2.	• Install a battery or replace
	either not installed or has		the old battery with a new
	discharged.		one (☞ pg. 8).
	•The previously set date/time
	is erased.
3.	•The tape’s record safety tab is	3.	• Set the tape’s record safety
	set to “SAVE”.		tab to “REC” (☞ pg. 10).
	•The Power Switch is set to		• Set the Power Switch to
	“PLAY”.		“AUTO” or “PRO.”
	•“TAPE END” appears.		(☞ pg. 14).
	•The cassette’s cover is open.		• Replace with new cassette
			(☞ pg. 10).
			• Close the cassette’s cover.
4.	•The camcorder is not getting	4.	• Turn the camcorder’s power
	power, or some other		off and on again (☞ pg. 14).
	malfunction exists.
5.	•The Power Switch is set to	5. • Set the Power Switch to any
	“AUTO”.		position except “AUTO”
			(☞ pg. 14).
6.	•The Power Switch is set to	6.	• Set the Power Switch to
	“AUTO”.		“PRO.” (☞ pg. 14).
7.	•Focus is set to “MANUAL”.	7.	• Set Focus to “AUTO”
	•The recording was done in a		(☞ pg. 33).
	dark place, or the contrast		• Clean the lens and check the
	was low.		focus again (☞ pg. 63).
	•The lens is dirty or covered
	with condensation.
8.	•The cassette is in the wrong	8.	• Set it in the right position
	position.		(☞ pg. 10).
	•The battery’s charge is low.		• Install a fully charged battery
			(☞ pg. 6).
9.	•The Power Switch is not set	9.	• Set the Power Switch to
	to “PLAY”.		“PLAY” (☞ pg. 38).
10.	•Your TV has AV input	10. • Set the TV to the mode or
	terminals, but is not set to its		channel appropriate for video
	VIDEO mode.		playback (☞ pg. 42, 43).
	•The cassette’s cover is open.		• Close the cassette’s cover
			(☞ pg. 10).