JVC GR-DVL257 specifications 72 EN, Corrective Action

72 EN 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 Adapter, 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 Adapter
				properly.			securely ( pg. 9).
				• The battery is dead.			• Replace the dead battery with
							a fully charged one
							( pg. 8, 9).
2.	“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.	2.		• The date/time is not set.		2.	• Set the date/time ( pg. 11).
				• The built-in clock battery has			• Consult your nearest JVC
				run out and the previously set			dealer for replacement.
				date/time has been erased.
3.	Recording cannot be		3. — For Video Recording —			3.	• Set the tape’s erase protection
	performed.			• The tape’s erase protection tab			tab to “REC” ( pg. 12).
				is set to “SAVE”.			• Set the Power Switch to “ ”
				• The Power Switch is set to			or “ ” ( pg. 17).
				“	” or “OFF”.		• Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to
				• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set			“VIDEO”.
				to “	”.		• Replace with new cassette
				• “TAPE END” appears.			( pg. 12).
				• The cassette holder cover is			• Close the cassette holder
				open.			cover.
				— For D.S.C. Recording —			• Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to
				• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set			“	”.
				to “VIDEO”.
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. 17).
				malfunction exists.
5. The focus does not adjust			5. • Focus is set to the Manual			5.	• Set Focus to the Auto mode
	automatically.			mode.			( pg. 43).
				• The recording was done in a			• Clean the lens and check the
				dark place, or the contrast			focus again ( pg. 77).
				was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

6.	The cassette will not load	6.	• The cassette is in the wrong	6.	• Set it in the right position
	properly.		position.		( pg. 12).
			• The battery’s charge is low.		• Install a fully charged battery
					( pg. 8, 9).
7.	The memory card will not	7.	• The memory card is in the	7.	• Set it in the right position
	load properly.		wrong position.		( pg. 14).
8.	Snapshot mode cannot be	8.	• The Squeeze mode is	8.	• Disengage the Squeeze mode
	used.		selected.		( pg. 48).