JVC GR-FXM65 specifications Cont, When the System Select Switch is set to Video

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When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.	● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that
	allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have
	removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the
	hole with adhesive tape (☞ pg. 13).
	● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not
	possible to record onto the tape. Change the Switch
	position to “VIDEO” (☞ pg. 16).
Animation or Time-Lapse is not	● Before recording in the Animation mode at the very
available.	beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording
	mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly.
	Using the Fade-in function at this point is a good way to
	begin an animated programme (☞ pg. 43, 59).
Recording does not start.	● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to
	“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO.“) (☞ pg. 16).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there is no	● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.
playback picture.	● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has
	not been set to VIDEO.
Playback cannot be performed.	● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not
	possible to play back a tape. Change the Switch position to
	“VIDEO” (☞ pg. 44).
Playback picture is blurred or	● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest
interrupted.	JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.
The counter indication is blurred	● This is normal.
during Still playback.
TAPE TRANSPORT
The tape stops during fast-forward or	● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
rewind.	(☞ pg. 46).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot	● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
be performed.
OTHER
The picture is blurred in the Quick	● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise
Review or Retake mode.	may be present while recording in the SP mode (☞ pg. 12).
The date and time displays	● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while
disappear.	the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make
	sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting
	the power source.
The wrong date and time are	● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (☞ pg. 11),
displayed/recorded.	the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be
	sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

The tape will not eject.

●The battery pack is running low.

●If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, EJECT switch does not function.