TROUBLESHOOTING(cont.)

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

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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. 15).

 

 

● 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. 18).

 

 

 

Recording does not start.

 

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

 

 

“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO.“) (☞ pg. 18).

 

 

 

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. 46).

 

 

 

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. 48).

 

 

 

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 EP mode. Some noise

Review or Retake mode.

 

may be present while recording in the SP mode

 

 

(☞ pg. 14).

 

 

 

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. 13),

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.

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