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). |
| | | | |
GR-DVF7
Dear Customer
It is recommended that you
About Batteries
About DV
Contents
Charging the Battery Pack
Power
Using the Battery Pack
Charge Marker
Using AC Power
Using a CAR Battery
Choose which one means charged and which means discharged
Remove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder
Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal
Insert Battery in Holder
RE-INSERT Holder
Access DATE/TIME Menu
Date/Time Settings
Select Operation Mode
Access Recording Menu
Open Cassette Cover
Cont
Open LCD Monitor
INSERT/REMOVE Tape
First move the highlight bar to REC Mode by
Recording Mode Setting
SET Recording Mode
Set depending on your preference
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
Adjust Length
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Attach Strap
PRO. mode
Power Switch Position
Full Auto mode
Load a Cassette
Recording
Stop Recording
Press Display Button
Indicaitons reappear
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
Recording Basic Recording
Before the following steps, perform pg
Interface Shooting
Journalistic Shooting
Brightness Control
Zoom
Feature Picture Stabilizer
Basic Recording
Zoom Out
Feature Video Light
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Proper recording
Select Function
Recording Advanced Features EN21
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
SET Function Parameters
Snapshot
Advanced Features
Snapshot Mode Selection
Snapshot Recording
Motor Drive Mode
EN23
END Setting
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
Make Setting
Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System Menu
Factory-preset
Recording Menu Explanations
Date/Time Menu Explanations
System Menu Explanations
FADE/WIPE Selection
Fade/Wipe Effects
Effect Selection
B K , , B W
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg
Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby mode
Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording
Fader And Wipe Menu
Menu
Disable Mode
Recording Advanced Features
Select Mode
Programme AE With Special Effects
Sepia
Shutter
Twilight
Monotone
Auto Focus
Focusing
Patterns that are regularly repeated
Adjust Focus
Access Manual Mode Item Menu
Access Manual Focus
END Adjustment of Focus
Exposure Control
Access Exposure Control
If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step
To darken the image
Iris
Iris Lock
Centre SUBJECT, Lock Iris
To Return To Automatic Iris Control
Select Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to
White Balance Adjustment
Accessment White Balance Adjust
To Return To Automatic White Balance
Exit Manual White Balance AD- Justment
Enter Setting
Manual White Balance Operation
To Change The Tint For Recording
Playback Basic Playback
Speaker Volume Control
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
Feature Slow-Motion Playback
Feature Still Playback
Feature Shuttle Search
Feature Playback Zoom
EN Playback
Playback Menu
Displaying The Time Code During Playback
Playback Sound
Recording sound Display Output sound
Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable
When connecting the cables, open this cover
EN Playback Connections
Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable
Connectvcr Camcorder to TV or
Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply Power
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV
Tape Dubbing
Pull OUT Battery Holder
Installing The Battery
Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025
Functions
Buttons
To allow slow-speed search in either direction
To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play
END Zoom
Playback Zoom
Activate Zoom
Down
Start Playback
Accessmenu Playback Effect Select
Playback Special Effects
Select Playback Effect
SET Remote to Operate VCR
Random Assemble Editing R.A.Edit
SET REMOTE/VCR Code
Operate VCR
Make Connections
Select Scenes
USE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary
Select Scenes
USE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary
Press FADE/WIPE
Prepare Source Tape
Automatic Editing to VCR
Stop Editing
Prepare for R.A. Edit
For More Accurate Editing
Diagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing
Choose a Scene
Input Correction Data
Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing
Access Playback Menu
Close Menu
Pause During Dubbing
Audio Dubbing
Begin Dubbing
Stop Dubbing
Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo
New track is output on both L and R channels in stereo
Corrective Action
When using Picture Wipe
Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not work
Shutter mode of Programme
Delay of a fraction of a
Picture Wipe function does not work
Places subject to low Adjust the brightness
Camcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches
Disappear Than 1 second to make
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery
Battery pack, etc., clock
Rear of the LCD monitor is hot
LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink
Recommended to charge it
Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audio
Temperature To protect the battery, it is
Charging is difficult in places
Clean Lens
Clean Exterior
Clean LCD Monitor
After Use
64EN
Connectors to r are located beneath
Video Light Switch
$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch
External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC
Function
Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
444
Indications Function
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
Function
Date/Time Display
Pg , 7
Pg , 42
Exposure Control ...................................... pg
To avoid hazard
For safety, do not
Avoid using the unit
During use
To protect the unit, do not
To prolong service life
Do not leave the unit
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not
Camcorder
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EG
Connectors
General
GR-DVF7