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TROUBLESHOOTING


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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| CORRECTIVE ACTION |
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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| •Replace the dead battery |
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| with a fully charged one |
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2. | “SET DATE/TIME!” |
| 2. | •The clock lithium battery is |
| 2. | •Install a battery or replace |
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| either not installed or has |
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| the old battery with a new |
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| discharged. |
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| one (☞ pg. 10). |
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| •The previously set date/time |
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3. | Recording cannot be |
| 3. | •The tape’s record safety tab |
| 3. | •Set the tape’s record safety |
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| is set to “SAVE”. |
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| tab to “REC” (☞ pg. 12). |
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| •The Power Switch is set to |
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| •Set the Power Switch to |
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| “PLAY”. |
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| “AUTO” or “PRO.”. |
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| •“TAPE END” appears. |
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| (☞ pg. 16). |
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| •The cassette's cover is open. |
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| •Replace with new cassette |
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| •Close the cassette's cover. |
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4. | There is no playback |
| 4. | •The camcorder is not getting |
| 4. | •Turn the camcorder’s power |
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| power, or some other |
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| malfunction exists. |
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5. | Some functions are not |
| 5. | •The Power Switch is set to |
| 5. | •Set the Power Switch to any |
| available using MENU. |
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| “AUTO”. |
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| position except “AUTO” |
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6. | During shooting, some |
| 6. | •The Power Switch is set to |
| 6. | •Set the Power Switch to |
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| “AUTO”. |
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| “PRO” (☞ pg. 16). |
| using the Select Dial. |
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7. | The focus does not adjust |
| 7. | •Focus is set to “MANUAL”. |
| 7. | •Set Focus to “AUTO” |
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| •The recording was done in a |
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| (☞ pg. 35). |
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| dark place, or the contrast |
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| •Clean the lens and check |
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| was low. |
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| the focus again |
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| •The lens is dirty or covered |
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| with condensation. |
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8. | The cassette will not load |
| 8. | •The cassette is in the wrong |
| 8. | •Set it in the right position |
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| position. |
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| (☞ pg. 12). |
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| •The battery’s charge is low. |
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| •Install a fully charged |
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| battery (☞ pg. 8). |
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9. | Play, Rewind and Fast- |
| 9. | •The Power Switch is not set |
| 9. | •Set the Power Switch to |
| Forward functions do not |
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| “PLAY” (☞ pg. 40). |
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