TROUBLESHOOTING EN 35

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

PowerNo 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. 12)

Video RecordingRecording 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.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

●Effects and “DIS” functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

➜Re-read the sections covering Effects and “DIS”. ( pg. 22, 23, 31)

Digital Zoom does not work.

●28X optical zoom is selected.

➜Set “ZOOM” to “56X” or “800X”. ( pg. 23)

Video PlaybackThe tape is moving, but there is no picture.

●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. 21)

●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 featuresThe 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 ( 16:9 indicator) Wide mode. ( pg. 22, 26)

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During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

●“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.

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