JVC LYT0201-001A manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

SYMPTOM

1.No power is supplied.

2.“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

3.Recording cannot be performed.

4.There is no playback picture.

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

6.Some functions are not available using the Select Dial.

7.The focus does not adjust automatically.

8.The cassette won’t load properly.

9.Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions don’t work.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

1.•The power is not connected properly.

•The battery is dead.

•The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording.

2.•The built-in rechargeable clock lithum battery is discharged and the previ- ously set date/time is erased.

3.•The tape’s record safety tab is set to “SAVE”.

•The Power Dial is set to “PLAY”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette’s cover is open.

4.•The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.

5.•The Power Dial is set to “ A ”.

6.•The Power Dial is set to “ A ”, “5S” or “”.

7.•Focus is set to “MANUAL”. •The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast

was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

8.•The cassette is in the wrong position.

•The battery’s charge is low.

9.•The Power Dial is not set to

“PLAY”.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.• Connect the AC Charger Station securely (☞ pg. 10).

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

•Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder. The LCD monitor turns on/ off when it is opened/closed at approx. 90° while the Power Dial is set to any position except “OFF” if the viewfinder is not fully pulled out.

2.• Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Charger Station etc. for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithum battery

(☞ pg. 11).

3.• Set the tape’s record safety tab to “REC” (☞ pg. 12).

•Set the Power Dial to “ A ”, “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”

(☞ pg. 17).

•Replace with new cassette (☞ pg. 12).

•Close the cassette’s cover.

4.• Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again

(☞ pg. 19).

5.• Set the Power Dial to any position except “ A ” (☞ pg. 17).

6.• Set the Power Dial to any position except “ A ”, “5S” or “” (☞ pg. 17).

7.• Set Focus to “AUTO”

(☞ pg. 43).

•Clean the lens and check the focus again (☞ pg. 75).

8.• Set it in the right position

(☞ pg. 12).

•Install a fully charged battery (☞ pg. 9).

9.• Set the Power Dial to “PLAY” (☞ pg. 48).

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Contents GR-DVM55 Dear Customer It is recommended that youSafety Precautions Grip/Hand strap DC cordAA-V60EG VIDEO/AUDIO cableRM-V712U Min DVM-30 Lithium battery CR2025For remote control unit DV30MEVideo Area Audio Area Sub-Code AreaITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Contents Charging The Battery Pack Insert Charged Battery Installing The Battery PackOpen Battery Cover Close Battery CoverUsing The Battery Holder Indoor UseInput Date and Time Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode LCD monitorINSERT/REMOVE Tape Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Cover To protect valuable recordingsSET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingSelect Dial Attach Grip Strap to Hand Strap Eyelet Adjust LengthGrip Strap Attachment Attach Grip Strap to SUB Hand Strap EyeletTripod Mounting Dioptre AdjustmentAdjust Dioptre Turn on CamcorderPull OUT Battery Holder Remote Control UnitInstalling The Battery Insert Battery in HolderSelf-Timer Playback Play Operation ModePower Dial Position FunctionEN Recording IND. ON/OFF button DisplayStop Recording Pull OUT Viewfinder or Open LCD MonitorStart Recording END RecordingRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Engage Still ModeStart Search Time Code When blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recording Brightness Control Tape Remaining IndicatorAdjust Brightness LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsOpen LCD Monitor Journalistic shootingInterface Shooting Tilt LCD MonitorEN Recording ZoomSelect Function Displaying The Date And Time During RecordingMenu button IND. ON/OFF button Select Dial END 5-SECOND Mode Recording Engage 5S ModeScene 5-second recording Stop SELF-TIMER Recording Self-TimerEngage SELF-TIMER Mode END SELF-TIMER RecordingSnapshot Access System MenuSelect Snapshot Mode Take SnapshotMotor Drive mode Snapshot mode Pin-Up mode With frameClose Recording Menu MenusRecording Menu allows you to set these functions REC Mode Recording mode Wide ModeZoom Zoom magnification DIS Digital Image StabilizerSystem Menu Close System MenuPhoto Mode To Cancel FADE/WIPE Effects Accessmenu Manual Mode ItemAccess FADER/WIPE Menu FADE/WIPE EffectsExample Wipe Scroll Fades and WipesExample WH Fader White WH , BK , , B WResume Recording Picture Wipe/DissolveP and P of the Fader/Wipe Menu Random Variations Fader and Wipe Menu Fader and Wipe Menu RandomDisable P.AE/EFFECT AE/EffectsSlow Slow Shutter Adjust Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAccess Manual Focus To Change To Auto FocusBrightness control of the display Adjust ExposureExposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Iris Control Iris LockIris Close White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingExit Manual White Balance Adjustment To Change The Tint For RecordingViewing Recording Volume switchRewind Tape END PlaybackTo Perform High-Speed Search Press 2 or 3after pressing 6/4. The tapeLocatescene Portion of Magnified Playback ZoomActivate Zoom END ZoomAccessmenu Playback Effect Select Playback EffectsClose Menu Access Playback MenuPlayback Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsDisplaying the Date During Playback Playback SoundDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Turn on Power VCR/TV Connection when connecting directly to the camcorderSelect TV’S Video Mode VCR/TV Connection using AC Charger Station Attach and LockVCR/TV connection using the AC Charger Station Basic ConnectionsConnect AC Charger Station to TV or VCR Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector Digital PrinterSupply Power Attach Camcorder to AC Charger StationPause Recording DubbingMake Connections Start Playback Recording deckDigital Dubbing Make ConnectionsOperate VCR Brand SettingVCR Recording deck Random Assemble Editing Execute FADE/WIPE in if NecessarySET EDIT-OUT Point SET EDIT-IN PointUSE P.AE/EFFECT if Necessary Start Editing Engagemode VCR’S RECORD-PAUSEStop Editing Prepare for R.A. Edit Play Back Dubbed Scene For More Accurate EditingChoose a Scene Adjustment of VCR’s against Camcorder Timing Input Correction DataBegin Dubbing Audio DubbingFind EDIT-IN Point Pause During DubbingRecording Sound Display Output Sound Troubleshooting Possible Causes Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes These spots are not recorded Cleaning The Camcorder Camcorder Zoom switch T/W pg Power dial pgVolume switch Volume pg Viewfinder pgAC Charger Station LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording FunctionLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications Function During use To prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard Store cassettesDirty heads can cause the following problems For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Do not leave the unitVideo GeneralAudio Video ConnectorsOutput power AudioAuto focus Colour temperatureAC Charger Station On-screen displayIndex GR-DVM55