JVC GR-DVL865 Power is not connected, Properly, Battery is dead, Or OFF, To Memory, To Video

TROUBLESHOOTING EN 69

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.

1	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES
2No power is supplied.		• The power is not connected
		properly.
		• The battery is dead.

3“SET DATE/TIME!” appears. • The date/time is not set.

•The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.

Recording cannot be	— For Tape Recording —
performed.	• The tape’s erase protection tab is
	set to “SAVE”.
	• The Power Switch is set to “PLAY”
	or “OFF”.
	• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set
	to “MEMORY”.
	• “TAPE END” appears.
	• The cassette holder cover is open.
	— For Memory Card Recording —
	• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set
	to “VIDEO”.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

•Connect the AC Adapter securely (
pg. 9).

•Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (
pg. 8, 9).

•Set the date/time (
pg. 11).

•Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

•Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC” (
pg. 12).

•Set the Power Switch to “ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ” (
pg. 17).

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

•Replace with new cassette (
pg. 12).

•Close the cassette holder cover.

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

54There is no picture.	• The camcorder is not getting power,	• Turn the camcorder’s power off and
	or some other malfunction exists.	on again ( pg. 17).
The focus does not adjust	• Focus is set to the Manual mode.	• Set Focus to the Auto mode
automatically.	• The recording was done in a dark	( pg. 43).
	place, or the contrast was low.	• Clean the lens and check the focus
	• The lens is dirty or covered with	again ( pg. 74).
	condensation.
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