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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. 14)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13)

●The battery is dead.

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

Video and D.S.C. Recording
Digital Zoom does not work.

●32X optical zoom is selected.

➜Set “ZOOM” to “64X” or “800X”. ( pg. 30) ● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

“MEMORY”.

➜Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

Video and D.S.C. 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. 18)

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. 48)

Advanced featuresThe focus does not adjust automatically.
Recording cannot be performed.

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

( pg. 18)

●“TAPE END” appears.

➜Replace with new cassette. ( pg. 18) ● 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.

●Focus is set to the Manual mode.

➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 34)

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

( pg. 46)

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

●The Wide (16:9) mode (16:9 indicator) is selected. ➜Disengage the 16:9 (16:9 indicator) Wide mode.

( pg. 33)

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

●The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

➜Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 34, 37)

During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

●“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.

➜Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. ( pg. 29, 32)

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. 29, 30, 38)

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

●Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. ➜Press BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 36)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

●The subject is too bright.

➜Set “ ” to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 38)