JVC 2EN 38EN, Troubleshooting, Symptom, Possible Causes, Power, Recording, Playback, interrupted

38EN

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.