JVC GR-DVF20, LYT0244-001A manual 58 EN, Corrective Action

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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 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 remove the clock battery; 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. 9).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Replace the dead battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a fully charged one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(pg. 8).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

“SET DATE/TIME!”

 

2.

•The clock lithium battery is

 

2.

•Install a battery or replace

 

appears.

 

 

either not installed or has

 

 

the old battery with a new

 

 

 

 

discharged.

 

 

one (pg. 10).

 

 

 

 

•The previously set date/time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is erased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Recording cannot be

 

3.

•The tape’s record safety tab

 

3.

•Set the tape’s record safety

 

performed.

 

 

is set to “SAVE”.

 

 

tab to “REC” (pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

•The Power Switch is set to

 

 

•Set the Power Switch to

 

 

 

 

“PLAY”.

 

 

“AUTO” or “PRO.”.

 

 

 

 

•“TAPE END” appears.

 

 

(pg. 16).

 

 

 

 

•The cassette's cover is open.

 

 

•Replace with new cassette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Close the cassette's cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

There is no playback

 

4.

•The camcorder is not getting

 

4.

•Turn the camcorder’s power

 

picture.

 

 

power, or some other

 

 

off and on again

 

 

 

 

malfunction exists.

 

 

(pg. 16).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Some functions are not

 

5.

•The Power Switch is set to

 

5.

•Set the Power Switch to any

 

available using MENU.

 

 

“AUTO”.

 

 

position except “AUTO”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(pg. 16).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

During shooting, some

 

6.

•The Power Switch is set to

 

6.

•Set the Power Switch to

 

functions are not available

 

 

“AUTO”.

 

 

“PRO” (pg. 16).

 

using the Select Dial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

The focus does not adjust

 

7.

•Focus is set to “MANUAL”.

 

7.

•Set Focus to “AUTO”

 

automatically.

 

 

•The recording was done in a

 

 

(pg. 35).

 

 

 

 

dark place, or the contrast

 

 

•Clean the lens and check

 

 

 

 

was low.

 

 

the focus again

 

 

 

 

•The lens is dirty or covered

 

 

(pg. 63).

 

 

 

 

with condensation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

The cassette will not load

 

8.

•The cassette is in the wrong

 

8.

•Set it in the right position

 

properly.

 

 

position.

 

 

(pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

•The battery’s charge is low.

 

 

•Install a fully charged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery (pg. 8).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Play, Rewind and Fast-

 

9.

•The Power Switch is not set

 

9.

•Set the Power Switch to

 

Forward functions do not

 

 

to “PLAY”.

 

 

“PLAY” (pg. 40).

 

work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVF20 For Customer UseDear Customer For clock operation and remote control unitIt is recommended that you EN3 Damage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsAbout Batteries Battery PackEN5 Min DVM-30Video Area Audio Area Sub-Code AreaITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Contents Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerCharge Marker 10 EN Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT HolderDate/Time Settings EN1112 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteSET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingEN13 Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment14 EN Tripod Mounting Shoulder Strap AttachmentEN15 Recording Basic Recording Power Switch Position16 EN Shooting While Watching The ViewfinderPress Display Button EN17Stop Recording RecordingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor 18 ENBefore the following steps, perform pg Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting EN19Basic Recording Feature Picture Stabilizer20 EN ZoomBattery power Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim EN21Time Code Basic FeaturesWhen blank portion is recorded on a tape Recording From The Middle Of a TapeSelect Function Recording Advanced Features EN23Displaying The Date And Time During Recording SET Function Parameters24 EN Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Mode Selection SnapshotMotor Drive Mode EN25END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System MenuEN27 Factory-presetRecording Menu Explanations Date/Time Menu Explanations System Menu ExplanationsEffect Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsEN29 FADE/WIPE SelectionBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 30 ENPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu EN31Menu Effect Disable Mode Recording Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode 32 ENSlow Slow Shutter EN3334 EN FocusingWhen shooting a scene with a high-contrast background Auto FocusEN35 Manual FocusExposure Control Access Exposure Control36 EN To darken the imageCenter SUBJECT, Lock Iris Iris LockEN37 Iris38 EN White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust To Return To Automatic White BalanceEN39 Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation Exit Manual White Balance AD- JustmentPlayback Basic Playback Speaker Volume Control40 EN Rewind or Fast-forward the tapeFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Playback Zoom42 EN Playback Advanced FeaturesAccess Playback Menu Playback MenuEN43 Playback SoundDisplaying the Date During Playback Displaying The Time Code During Playback44 EN ConnectorsConnections Connectvcr Camcorder to TV or Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerEN45 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV46 EN Tape DubbingInstalling The Battery EN47Functions 48 ENButtons To allow slow-speed search in either direction EN49To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play END Zoom Playback ZoomActivate Zoom DownEN51 Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectPlayback Special Effects Start PlaybackSET REMOTE/VCR Code 52 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Operate VCREN53 JlipUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary 54 ENSelect Scenes USE Program AE with Special Effects if Necessary Prepare Source Tape EN55 Automatic Editing to VCR Stop EditingFor More Accurate Editing 56 ENDiagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing EN57 Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingInput Correction Data 58 EN Corrective ActionSelected the mode For editing was registered Video mode Video playbackSet the Power Switch to Effects and Fade/Wipe Completed pg Being used in a scene60 EN Recording Menu Use the Picture Wipe Function pgWhitish Indicators On Screen is set to Set on Screen to onOFF in the Date/Time Date/Time Menu Screen Become hot62 EN Open the lens cover pg Close the LCD monitorClean Lens Clean ExteriorClean LCD Monitor After Use64EN # $ y %Controls ConnectorsIndicators Other PartsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 66 ENIndications FunctionEN67 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackIndications Function 68 EN To avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN69 During useTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notCamcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15UConnectors EN71GR-DVF20