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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
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1. | No power is supplied. |
| 1. •The power is not connected |
| 1. •Connect the AC Power | |||
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| Adapter/Charger securely | ||
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| •The battery is dead. |
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| •The LCD monitor is not |
| •Replace the dead battery | |||
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| open fully or the viewfinder |
| with a fully charged one | |||
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| is not pulled out when |
| (☞ pg. 6, 7). | |||
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| recording. |
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| •Open the LCD monitor fully | ||
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2. | “SET DATE/TIME!” |
| 2. •The |
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| 2. •Connect the camcorder to | ||
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| rechargeable lithium battery |
| an AC outlet using the AC | |||
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| is discharged. |
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| Power Adapter/Charger for | ||
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| •The previously set date/time |
| over 24 hours to charge the | |||
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| is erased. |
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| clock’s lithium battery | ||
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3. | Recording cannot be |
| 3. •The tape’s erase protection |
| 3. •Set the tape’s erase | |||
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| tab is set to “SAVE”. |
| protection tab to “REC” | |||
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| •The Power Switch is set to |
| (☞ pg. 10). | |||
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| •Set the Power Switch to | |
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| “OFF”. |
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| “ | ” or “ ” (☞ pg. 14). | |
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| •“TAPE END” appears. |
| •Replace with new cassette | |||
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| •The cassette holder cover is |
| (☞ pg. 10). | |||
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| •Close the cassette holder | ||
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4. | There is no picture. |
| 4. •The camcorder is not getting |
| 4. •Turn the camcorder’s power | |||
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| power, or some other |
| off and on again (☞ pg. 16). | |||
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5. Some functions are not |
| 5. •The Power Switch is set to |
| 5. •Set the Power Switch to | ||||
| available using MENU/ |
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6. The focus does not adjust |
| 6. •Focus is set to the Manual |
| 6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode | ||||
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| •The recording was done in a |
| •Clean the lens and check | |||
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| dark place, or the contrast |
| the focus again (☞ pg. 92). | |||
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| •The lens is dirty or covered |
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7. The cassette will not load |
| 7. •The cassette is in the wrong |
| 7. •Set it in the right position | ||||
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| position. |
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| •The battery’s charge is low. |
| •Install a fully charged | |||
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| battery (☞ pg. 6, 7). | |
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8. | The MultiMediaCard will |
| 8. •The MultiMediaCard is in |
| 8. •Set it in the right position | |||
| not load properly. |
| the wrong position. |
| (☞ pg. 12). | |||
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9. In the |
| 9. •The |
| 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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