TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a
Power
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
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.
During recording, the date/ time does not appear.
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The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
●Effect and “DIS” functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.
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Digital Zoom does not work.
●32X optical zoom is selected.
➜ Set “ZOOM” to “64X” or “800X”. ( pg. 23)
Video Playback
The 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 features
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● Focus is set to the Manual mode. |
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➜ Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 27) |
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● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. |
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➜ Clean the lens and check the focus again. |
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●“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.
➜ Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. ( pg. 22, 24)