JVC GR-DV2000 specifications Troubleshooting, Corrective Action

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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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; 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 picture.

5.Some functions are not available using the MENU wheel.

6.The focus does not adjust automatically.

	POSSIBLE CAUSES			CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. •The power is not connected		1.		• Connect the AC Power
properly.				Adapter/Charger securely
•The battery is dead.				( pg. 9).
•The LCD monitor is not open				• Replace the dead battery
fully or the viewfinder is not				with a fully charged one
pulled out when recording.				( pg. 8, 9).
				• Open the LCD monitor fully
				or pull out the viewfinder.

2. •The built-in clock’s		2.		• Connect the camcorder to
rechargeable lithium battery				an AC outlet using the AC
is discharged.				Power Adapter/Charger for
•The previously set date/time				over 24 hours to charge the
is erased.				clock’s lithium battery
				( pg. 11).

3. •The tape’s erase protection		3.		• Set the tape’s erase
tab is set to “SAVE”.				protection tab to “REC”
•The Power Switch is set to				( pg. 12).
“	” or “OFF”.			• Set the Power Switch to
•“TAPE END” appears.				“	” or “ ” ( pg. 14).
•The cassette holder cover is				• Replace with new cassette
open.				( pg. 12).
				• Close the cassette holder
				cover.

4. •The camcorder is not getting		4.		• Turn the camcorder’s power
power, or some other				off and on again
malfunction exists.				( pg. 18).

5. •The Power Switch is set to		5.		• Set the Power Switch to
“	”.			“	” ( pg. 14).

6. •Focus is set to the Manual			6. • Set Focus to the Auto mode
mode.				( pg. 27).
•The recording was done in a				• Clean the lens and check
dark place, or the contrast				the focus again ( pg. 80).
was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

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Contents GR-DV2000 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsMake sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Safety PrecautionsFor remote control unit CU-V504U AAA R03 Battery xRM-V716U Jack Box CamcorderThreading How To Attach The Lens HoodCamcorder’s lens and screw It in clockwiseCharging the Battery Pack PowerProvided power supply units with other equipment Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time SettingsEN11 Loading/Unloading a Cassette 12 ENEN13 Loading a Memory CardTo Unload a Memory Card Power Switch Position Manual Operation ModeShooting Mode Switch Position 14 ENEN15 Recording Mode Setting16 EN Picture Mode SettingGo to step Storage Capacity EN17Approximate number of storable images 18 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayTo Stop Recording Journalistic Shooting EN19Interface Shooting To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, pg20 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot For Video Recording Basic Shooting Snapshot 22 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutEN23 When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recording To End Progressive Mode Recording Progressive Mode RecordingEN25 Description of Progressive Scan CCDRegular shooting of moving images Dual Shooting EN Recording Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.Feature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusEN27 To obtain correct focusIf you have selected FADER/WIPE Program AE or W. Balance Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentSee pg SYSTEM, Display or DSCMenu Screen Explanations EN29Video pg and Camera Mode is set to Video or PS Refer to Self-Timer pgVideo pg and Camera Mode is set to PS-VIDEO Refer to 5-Second Recording pgEN31 Self-Timer EN33 Second RecordingInstead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button FADE/WIPE Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection Fader And Wipe Menu EN35Menu Effect Press PROG.AE again so that the effect indicator Disappears To Deactivate The Selected ModeProgram AE With Special Effects Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000*4 EN37STROBE*2 Slow Slow Shutter*1Iris Lock Exposure ControlManual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentEN39 To Return To Automatic White BalanceAvailable only with the remote control provided pg To Control The Speaker Volume40 EN Playback Advanced Features For Video Playback Sound 42 ENDisplay Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayEN43 Press Blank SearchNormal Playback 44 ENAuto Playback Out the viewfinder fullyIndex Playback Index ScreenEN45 Protecting Images 46 ENTo Protect AN Image To Remove ProtectionEN47 Deleting ImagesTo Delete the Displayed Image To Delete ALL ImagesSuperimposing a Print Frame 48 ENTo Make The Print Frame Disappear Press Print FrameEN49 Initializing a Memory CardYou can initialize a memory card anytime Print Frame Deletion 50 ENTo Delete ALL Print Frames EN51Perform steps 1 through 5 on pag To Reset The Setting Setting Print Information Dpof SettingEN53 To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of PrintsTo TV or VCR 54 ENEN55 USB Mode Accessing File appears on Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to While56 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerEN57 Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorMake sure all units are turned off Dubbing To Or From a VCR 58 ENTo use this camcorder as a player EN59 Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card 60 ENEN61 Installing The BatteriesButtons 62 ENFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom EN6364 EN Feature Playback Special EffectsSET REMOTE/VCR Code EN65VCR Recording deck Press Shift for this one66 EN JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes EN67Automatic Editing to VCR 68 ENEN69 For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deck70 EN Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAudio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgEN71 To hear the dubbed sound during playbackInsert Editing 72 ENCorrective Action Troubleshooting74 EN EN75 Do not try to use the Classic 76 ENRemove protection from EN77 Press Memory Play to 78 ENEN79 80 EN Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Video Input/Output Connector DC Input Connector DC pgConnect the editing cable when performing Multi ConnectorRty E 82 ENEN83 Displays the Uxga mode Double or Displays the recording mode SP or LPThese indications also appear during Dual mode Rotates while the tape is runningEN85 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Displays the sound mode pg Displays the Blank Search modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback Displays the tape speedIndications Function EN87Possible Switch is set toSnapshot is pressed Appears, the memory card is corruptedEN89 Temperature Range Specifications90 EN EN91 92 EN Print Frame Deletion pg EN93For General 94 ENFor Digital Video Camera For Digital Still CameraEN95 For ConnectorsGR-DV2000

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