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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1 No power is supplied.

• The power is not connected

 

• Connect the AC Power Adapter/

 

properly.

 

Charger securely ( pg. 9).

 

• The battery is dead.

 

• Replace the dead battery with a

 

• The LCD monitor is not open fully

fully charged one ( pg. 8, 9).

 

or the viewfinder is not pulled out

• Open the LCD monitor fully or pull

 

when recording.

 

out the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

2 “SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

• The date/time is not set.

 

• Set the date/time ( pg. 11).

 

• The built-in clock battery has run

• Consult your nearest JVC dealer for

 

out and the previously set date/time

replacement.

 

has been erased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Recording cannot be

— For Tape Recording —

 

• Set the tape’s erase protection tab

performed.

• The tape’s erase protection tab is

to “REC” ( pg. 12).

 

set to “SAVE”.

 

• Set the Power Switch to “ ” or

 

• The Power Switch is set to “

”

“ ” ( pg. 17).

 

or “OFF”.

 

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

 

• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set

“VIDEO”.

 

to “MEMORY”.

 

• Replace with new cassette

 

• “TAPE END” appears.

 

( pg. 12).

 

• The cassette holder cover is open.

• Close the cassette holder cover.

 

— For Memory Card Recording —

 

 

• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

 

to “VIDEO”.

 

“MEMORY”.

 

 

 

4 There is no picture.

• The camcorder is not getting power,

• Turn the camcorder’s power off and

 

or some other malfunction exists.

on again ( pg. 14).

5 Some functions are not

• The Power Switch is set to “

”.

• Set the Power Switch to “ ”

available using the MENU

 

 

( pg. 14).

wheel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 The focus does not adjust

• Focus is set to the Manual mode.

• Set Focus to the Auto mode

automatically.

• The recording was done in a dark

( pg. 24).

 

place, or the contrast was low.

 

• Clean the lens and check the focus

 

• The lens is dirty or covered with

again ( pg. 80).

 

condensation.