Recording cannot be performed, Rewind | JVC GR-AX838EG specification

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.	● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing.
	Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have
	sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)
Recording does not start.	● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to
	“CAMERA” (☞ pg. 10).

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.

Noise bars appear in the playback picture.

●Manual Tracking has not been performed (☞ pg. 29).

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 or		● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
rewind.		(☞ pg. 29).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot		● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
be performed.

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JVC GR-AX838EG Recording cannot be performed, Recording does not start, Tape is running, but there’s no playback picture

Contents

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom Dear Customer Logical Choice Supply Power PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery Pack AA-V11EG/EK DC OUT Viewfinder Adjustment Close Menu Start Clock OperationMenu Program AE select dial Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingLoading/Unloading a Cassette Shoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentTripod Mounting Load a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeStart Shooting Stop Recording Feature Purpose Operation Power zoom lever Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicatorPush the switch up toward W Zooming Quick Review Retake R/F FeatureRetake SET Video Light Video Light GR-AX838/AX638 onlyLight ON/AUTO/OFF JVC dealer for replacing the video light Dial Viewfinder Mode Viewfinder ModeIndication Exposure Control Restore Initial SettingBrighten Image Darken Image Lock Focus FocusingRelease Focus Lock FAR Near Power zoom lever Wide Fader Character Generator Instant Titles Date/Time Character Insert Choose Display ModeSelect Display Adjust White Balance Adjust FocusSelect White Balance Select SET Make Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentSetting procedure depends on the function you select Press MENU. The normal screen reappears Gain UP Interval Timer OFFNorm OFF Menu + FAR Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator Time-Lapse Animation Insert Cassette in Adapter Cassette AdapterPlay Back on Connected VCR Remove Cassette from Adapter Connect Camcorder to TV Connect Camcorder to VCR Rewind or Fast-forward the tape PLAY/PAUSE REW FF Stop PowerPlayback Stop Playback Counter R/M PLAY/PAUSE Stop REW FF Feature To Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectors Power switch SET Remote to Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditOperate the VCR Connect to Prepare Camcorder Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayPrepare VCR Register Beginning of Scene END Automatic Editing Begin Automatic EditingEdited Tape VCR Stop Pull OUT Battery Installing The BatteryHolder RM-V704U or RM-V700U START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC Time Interval Timer IndicatorRM-V704U or RM-V705U RM-V700U Optional GR-AX838 AX638 only Tape Counter Counter R/MViewfinder START/STOP REW Play Pause Insert REW Play Pause DUB Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder MikeRM-V704U or RM-V700U or optional Recording does not start Recording cannot be performedTape is running, but there’s no playback picture Noise bars appear in the playback picture Tape won’t eject Review or Retake modeShooting a very bright object Image is out of focus 40EN Video Light Tally Lamp Power On IndicatorCamera sensor Microphone Set to any position other than Auto Lock Focus Indicator# Instant Title Display $ Date/Time Character Display For inserting or replacing the clock Do not burn Store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposureDo not modify or disassemble Use only specified chargers Make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark Clean Lens Clean ExteriorClean Viewfinder Remove Eyepiece Output DBs, 1 k-ohm Via Audio out Connector Auto/Manual adjustmentDetection, timer Dimensions 188 25 H 104 Weight Approx g Accessory