JVC GR-DVL9800 specifications Troubleshooting EN79, Possible Causes Corrective Action, Bright

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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		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).
		•The LCD monitor is not			•Replace the dead battery
		open fully or the viewfinder			with a fully charged one
		is not pulled out when			(☞ pg. 6, 7).
		recording.			•Open the LCD monitor fully
					or pull out the viewfinder.
2.	“SET DATE/TIME!”	2. •The built-in clock’s			2. •Connect the camcorder to
	appears.	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. 9).
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	•Set the Power Switch to
		“OFF”.			“	” or “ ” (☞ pg. 14).
		•“TAPE END” appears.			•Replace with new cassette
		•The cassette holder cover is			(☞ pg. 10).
		open.			•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. 16).
		malfunction exists.
5. Some functions are not		5. •The Power Switch is set to			5. •Set the Power Switch to
	available using MENU/	“	”.		“	” (☞ pg. 14).
	BRIGHT.
6. The focus does not adjust		6. •Focus is set to the Manual			6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode
	automatically.	mode.			(☞ pg. 27).
		•The recording was done in a			•Clean the lens and check
		dark place, or the contrast			the focus again (☞ pg. 92).
		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).
8.	The MultiMediaCard will	8. •The MultiMediaCard is in			8. •Set it in the right position
	not load properly.	the wrong position.			(☞ pg. 12).
9. In the 5-Second mode,		9. •The 5-Second mode is set to			9. •Select “5S” in the Menu
	recording ends before	“ANIM.” in the Menu			Screen (☞ pg. 37).
	5 seconds have elapsed.	Screen.

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