JVC GR-AX285, GR-AX380 manual Recording cannot be performed, Recording does not start

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.	● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(☞ pg. 4).

● The battery pack is not charged (☞ pg. 4).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected (☞ pg. 5).

The power suddenly goes off and doesn’t come back on by itself.

●The battery pack has completely discharged.

●Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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.

Recording does not start.	● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to
	“CAMERA” (☞ pg. 12).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no playback picture.

●The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

●If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO.

●The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

Playback picture is blurred or	● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your
interrupted.	nearest 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	● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
or rewind.	(☞ pg. 34).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding	● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
cannot be performed.

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Contents GR-AX480 GR-AX380 GR-AX285 GR-AX280 Dear Customer This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublContents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackCharge marker To DC in jack Terminal AC PowerCar Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional DC OUTGetting Started Switch OFF PowerInsert Battery Close CoverJog Dial Viewfinder Select DialMenu Menu ScreenSelect Dial Viewfinder Menu Screen Tape Length Setting MenuMenu Jog Dial INSERT/REMOVE Cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder Close Cassette HolderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapLoad a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Start ShootingNow calculating Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording BlinkingEN Recording Basic Features Feature Purpose Operation5SEC. REC Retake R/F 5Sec. Rec mode indicatorFeature Quick ReviewSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Basic FeaturesTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Light OFF/AUTO/ONDisplay Select Dial DATE/TIMEDate/Time/Character Insert Programme AE With Special Effects Recording Advanced FeaturesMark Indication Captures faster action than Sports modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Fader Advanced FeaturesWide Super LoLuxGain Up Select Super Lolux ModeSelect Preset Title Instant TitlesMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen GR-AX480 only Setting Menu Ex. REC Time Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentNormal Screen Recording Lapse recording pg Setting isRecording pg Available only for GR-AX480Focusing Auto FocusClose Menu END Adjustment of FocusFocus Menu Screen Exposure Menu Screen To brighten the image Menu Jog Dial Menu ScreenTo darken the image Select Dial Menu Screen Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BJog Dial Recording Start/Stop Button Select Dial Viewfinder INT. Time Menu INT. Time IndicatorREC Time Indicator REC Time Menu INT. TimeTime-Lapse PLAY/PAUSE REW Stop Power SwitchBasic Playback Playback Fast-ForwardTracking Playback FeaturesActivate Manual Tracking Stop Feature FeaturesCounter R/M PLAY/PAUSE Insert Cassette in Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to VCR EN PlaybackBasic Connections Connect Camcorder to TVTo Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectors Tape DubbingReplace Battery Holder Using Remote Control Unit GR -AX480 onlyPull OUT Battery Holder FunctionsInterval Timer Indicator START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC TimeOperate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR 9 0 RM-V700U optionalPrepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder RM-V700U optionalRegister END of Scene Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayRegister Beginning of Scene Register Additional ScenesEND Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing ON/OFF VCR REC StbySTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert EN Using Remote Control Unit GR -AX480 onlyTape Counter Viewfinder RM-V700URM-V705UAudio dubbing indicator Viewfinder Microphone REW Play Pause DUBRecording does not start Recording cannot be performedTape is running, but there’s no playback picture Shooting a very bright object On again. If the error number still appears in the viewLens Cover Warning indicator Camcorder48EN Pg.12 Power Indicator Tally Lamp GR-AX480 onlyCounter R/M Button Video Light GR-AX480 only Microphone Camera sensorPg ,30 Programme AE IndicatorInterval Timer/Recording Time Condensation WarningDuring use For safety, do notTo avoid hazard Store cassettesClean Viewfinder Clean ExteriorClean Lens Remove EyepieceSpecifications GR-AX280