JVC GR-DVX9 specifications Troubleshooting, Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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

1.No power is supplied.

2.“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

3.Recording cannot be performed.

4.There is no picture.

5.Some functions are not available using the MENU wheel.

6.The focus does not adjust automatically.

7.The cassette will not load properly.

8.The MultiMediaCard will not load properly.

9.In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before

5 seconds have elapsed.

10.Snapshot mode cannot be used.

 

 

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).

 

• The LCD monitor is not open

 

• Replace the dead battery with

 

fully or the viewfinder is not

 

a fully charged one ( pg. 6,

 

pulled out when recording.

7).

 

 

 

 

 

• Open the LCD monitor fully

 

 

 

 

or pull out the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

2.

• The built-in clock’s

 

2. • Connect the camcorder to an

 

rechargeable lithium battery is

 

AC outlet using the AC Power

 

discharged.

 

Adapter/Charger for over

 

• The previously set date/time is

 

24 hours to charge the clock’s

 

erased.

 

lithium battery ( pg. 9).

 

 

 

 

3.

• The tape’s erase protection tab

 

3. • Set the tape’s erase protection

 

is set to “SAVE”.

 

tab to “REC” ( pg. 10).

 

• The POWER Switch is set to

 

• Set the POWER Switch to

 

“

”, “ PLAY ” or “OFF”.

 

“

” ( pg. 14).

 

 

MEMORY

 

 

 

 

• “TAPE END” appears.

 

• Replace with new cassette

 

• The cassette holder cover is

 

( pg. 10).

 

open.

 

• Close the cassette holder

 

 

 

 

cover.

 

 

 

 

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.

• The Operation Switch is set to

 

5. • Set the Operation Switch to

 

“

”.

 

“

” ( pg. 14).

 

 

 

 

6.

• Focus is set to the Manual

 

6. • Set Focus to the Auto mode

 

mode.

 

( pg. 25).

 

• The recording was done in a

 

• Clean the lens and check the

 

dark place, or the contrast

 

focus again ( pg. 78).

 

was low.

 

 

 

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

7.

• The cassette is in the wrong

7.

• Set it in the right position

 

position.

 

( pg. 10).

 

• The battery’s charge is low.

 

• Install a fully charged battery

 

 

 

( pg. 6, 7).

 

 

 

 

8.

• The MultiMediaCard is in the

8.

• Set it in the right position

 

wrong position.

 

( pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

9.

• The 5-Second mode is set to

9.

• Select “5S” in the Menu

 

“ANIM.” in the Menu Screen.

 

Screen ( pg. 33).

 

 

 

 

10.

• The Squeeze mode is

10.

• Disengage the Squeeze mode

 

selected.

 

( pg. 28).

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Contents GR-DVX10 GR-DVX9 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment DC Cord Remote Control Unit RM-V716U Core Filter xCleaning Cloth RCA plug cable Cable AdapterWind once How To Attach Core FiltersRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter StopperBenefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries PowerCharging the Battery Pack Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesWhile sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery PackTripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Dioptre Adjustment ControlPower Switch Power Lamp Lock Button Operation Menu Wheel Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Set the Operation Switch to and set the PowerCassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch Erase protection tab10EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteMenu Screen Sub Menu Recording Mode SettingEN11 DisplayLoading a MultiMediaCard 12ENTo Unload a MultiMediaCard EN13 Picture Quality/Size Mode SettingSet the Power Switch to While pressing Mode Dial to14EN Operation ModePower Switch Position Operation Switch Position ManualFunction Mode Dial PositionProgressive Mode EN15To Stop Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16EN Press START/STOPSelf-Recording EN17Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSnapshot Recording Snapshot Mode Selection18EN Snapshot For Video RecordingTo Remove The Shutter Sound Basic Shooting SnapshotEN19 To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T20EN ZoomEN21 When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recording To End Progressive Mode Recording Progressive Mode RecordingFrame Scan a Scan B Description of Progressive Scan CCDEN23 Regular shooting of moving imagesFully-pressed Position Dual ShootingFocus Button Still imageTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus EN25Menu Screen Power Switch Lock Button Operation Switch Menu WheelSee pg Go to stepEN27 Menu Screen ExplanationsAutomatic demonstration will not take place Refer to Self-Timer  pgDemonstration will resume After viewing demo, set to OFFEN29 If Auto Is Selected Snapshot FlashMenu Wheel Display Flash Brightness AdjustmentPower Switch Lock Button Operation Switch EN31Self-Timer Second Recording Mode Dial to VideoEN33 To Deactivate The Selected Effect Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionFader And Wipe Menu EN35Menu Effect Programme AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected ModeEN37 Sound Effect Mode SelectionTo cancel recording the sound effect midway Digital Sound EffectsIris Lock Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation EN39Rewind Button To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg Power Zoom Lever VOL Menu Wheel Speaker Lock ButtonEN41 Playback Sound 42ENDisplay Video Menu appears To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search EN43To view video clips stored in a MultiMediaCard To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording44EN Mail Clip RecordingNumbered, then stored in numerical order Normal PlaybackAuto Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automaticallyDirectory Protect icon Power Switch Lock Button Menu WheelIndex Screen Type of fileIf you press Index three times Index PlaybackEN47 If you press Index twiceTo Remove Protection 48ENProtecting Files To Protect a FileTo Select a File by Browsing Files Stored in Memory Power Switch Lock ButtonDeleting Files EN49You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime Power Switch Menu Wheel Display50EN Initialising a MultiMediaCardPress Print Frame Superimposing a Print FrameEN51 To Make The Print Frame DisappearLock Button Delete Index Screen Deletion Confirmation Set the Power Switch to52EN Print Frame DeletionTo Delete ALL Print Frames 54EN To Reset The SettingTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN55 To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of PrintsTighten the screw 56ENDocking Station with the stud hole CamcorderEN57 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepMake sure all units are turned off Connection To a Personal Computer 58ENCore filter Digital Printer Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN59 With a DV inputFor GR-DVX10 owners only 60ENDubbing To a VCR To use this camcorder as a playerEN61 Dubbing From a VCRTo DV OUT Core filter DV cable optional 62ENPlay Stop To DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable optional To DV OUT EN6364EN Indicator disappears when dubbing is completeDubbing Images Stored In a MultiMediaCard To a Tape Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCard Menu Wheel Power Switch Lock ButtonEN65 Remote sensor Installing The Batteries66EN TabFunctions Buttons EN6768EN Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Playback ZoomEN69 Feature Playback Special EffectsEffect Select Menu You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing 70ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR Recording deckMake Connections EN71Editing Menu 72ENSelect Scenes ProgrammeAutomatic Editing to VCR EN73Tvvcr Recording deck 74ENFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN75 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingRecording deck To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg76EN Audio DubbingEN77 Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound EffectsAfter Use Cleaning The CamcorderPush Here OPEN/EJECT Switch Hatch Lens blower 78ENCorrective Action Troubleshooting80EN TroubleshootingIs ending Dissolve before beginning EN81White Balance cannot be activated 82EN pg EN8384EN EN85 If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby modePrinter Connector Multi Connector86EN EN87 Order of quality 88ENAppears while the tape is running Displays the Time CodeEN89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback EN91 92EN While the Power Switch is set toDeleted To avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN93 Pack, be sure to read the Terminals following cautions94EN Serious malfunctioning EN95To protect the unit, do not About moisture condensation96EN Print Frame Deletion  pg EN9798EN EN99 EG/EK
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