JVC GR-DF450 Power, Video and D.S.C.* Recording, Video and D.S.C.* Playback, Advanced features

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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.

Power

No power is supplied.

●The power is not connected properly.

HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (
pg. 15)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

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

●The battery is dead.

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

Video and D.S.C.* Recording

Recording cannot be performed.

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

(
pg. 17)

●“TAPE END” appears.

HReplace with new cassette. (
pg. 17)

●The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

●Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects, Program AE with special effects and “DIS”. (
pg. 36, 38, 47)

Digital Zoom does not work.

●15X optical zoom is selected.

HSet “ZOOM” to “60X” or “700X”. (
pg. 37)

●The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

“MEMORY”.*

HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

Video and D.S.C.* Playback

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

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

HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. (
pg. 23)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover. (
pg. 17)

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

HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette. (
pg. 64)

Advanced features

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.

●“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.

HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (
pg. 36, 39)

The focus does not adjust automatically.

●Focus is set to the Manual mode.

HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (
pg. 44)

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

(
pg. 61)

In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.

●The 5-Second mode is set to “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.

HSet “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu. (
pg. 36, 42)

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

●The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected. HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode.

(
pg. 36, 38)

* GR-DF470/450 only