TROUBLESHOOTING EN 35

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the

 

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications

problem still exists, please consult your nearest

 

 

blink.

JVC dealer.

 

 

Effect and “DIS” functions that cannot be used

 

 

 

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled

 

together are selected at the same time.

device. External noise and interference (from a

 

Re-read the sections Effects and “DIS”.

TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from

 

( pg. 22, 23, 31)

functioning properly. In such cases, first

 

 

 

 

Digital Zoom does not work.

 

disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,

 

 

AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and

 

28X optical zoom is selected.

then re-connect it and proceed as usual from

 

Set “ZOOM” to “56X” or “800X”. ( pg. 24)

the beginning.

 

Video Playback

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power is supplied.

The power is not connected properly.

Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 13) The battery pack is not attached firmly.

Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. ( pg. 12)

The battery is dead.

Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 13)

Video Recording

Recording cannot be performed.

The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.

( pg. 16)

“TAPE END” appears.

Replace with new cassette. ( pg. 16) The cassette holder cover is open.

Close the cassette holder cover.

When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

This is not a malfunction.

When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

This is not a malfunction.

Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode.

Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. ( pg. 22)

The cassette holder cover is open.

Close the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 40)

Advanced features

The focus does not adjust automatically.

Focus is set to the Manual mode.

Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 27)

The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. Clean the lens and check the focus again.

( pg. 38)

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

The16:9 wide mode ( 16:9 indicator) is selected.

Disengage the ( 16:9 indicator) 16:9 wide mode. ( pg. 26)

REFERENCES

During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.

Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. ( pg. 22, 24)

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JVC GR-D338AH manual Troubleshooting EN, Video Playback, Power, Video Recording, Advanced features