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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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM
1.No power is supplied.
2.“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
3.Recording cannot be performed.
4.There is no picture.
5.Some functions are not available using the MENU wheel.
6.The focus does not adjust automatically.

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. •The power is not connected

1.

• Connect the AC Power
properly.

 

 

Adapter/Charger securely
•The battery is dead.

 

 

( pg. 9).
•The LCD monitor is not open

 

 

• Replace the dead battery
fully or the viewfinder is not

 

 

with a fully charged one
pulled out when recording.

 

 

( pg. 8, 9).

 

 

 

 

• Open the LCD monitor fully

 

 

 

 

or pull out the viewfinder.

 

 

 

2. •The built-in clock’s

2.

• Connect the camcorder to
rechargeable lithium battery

 

 

an AC outlet using the AC
is discharged.

 

 

Power Adapter/Charger for
•The previously set date/time

 

 

over 24 hours to charge the
is erased.

 

 

clock’s lithium battery

 

 

 

 

( pg. 11).

 

 

 

3. •The tape’s erase protection

3.

• Set the tape’s erase
tab is set to “SAVE”.

 

 

protection tab to “REC”
•The Power Switch is set to

 

 

( pg. 12).

“

” or “OFF”.

 

 

• Set the Power Switch to
•“TAPE END” appears.

 

 

“

” or “ ” ( pg. 14).
•The cassette holder cover is

 

 

• Replace with new cassette
open.

 

 

( pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

• Close the cassette holder

 

 

 

 

cover.

 

 

 

4. •The camcorder is not getting

4.

• Turn the camcorder’s power

power, or some other

 

 

off and on again
malfunction exists.

 

 

( pg. 18).

 

 

 

5. •The Power Switch is set to

5.

• Set the Power Switch to

“

”.

 

 

“

” ( pg. 14).

 

 

 

6. •Focus is set to the Manual

 

6. • Set Focus to the Auto mode
mode.

 

 

( pg. 27).
•The recording was done in a

 

 

• Clean the lens and check
dark place, or the contrast

 

 

the focus again ( pg. 80).
was low.

 

 

 

 

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

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