JVC GR-DVA1, LYT0217-001A manual 56 EN, Possible Causes Corrective Action

56EN

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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 remove the clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSES		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	No power is supplied.	1.	•The power is not connected	1.	•Connect the AC Power
			properly.		Adapter/Charger securely
			•The battery is dead.		(☞ pg. 9).
					•Replace the dead battery
					with a fully charged one
					(☞ pg. 8).
2.	“SET DATE/TIME!”	2.	•The clock lithium battery is	2.	•Install a battery or replace
	appears.		either not installed or has		the old battery with a new
			discharged.		one (☞ pg. 10).
			•The previously set date/time
			is erased.
3.	Recording cannot be	3.	•The tape’s record safety tab	3.	•Set the tape’s record safety
	performed.		is set to “SAVE”.		tab to “REC” (☞ pg. 12).
			•The Power Switch is set to		•Set the Power Switch to
			“PLAY”.		“AUTO” or “PRO.”
			•“TAPE END” appears.		(☞ pg. 16).
			•The cassette’s cover is open.		•Replace with new cassette
					(☞ pg. 12).
					•Close the cassette’s cover.
4.	There is no playback	4.	•The camcorder is not getting	4.	•Turn the camcorder’s power
	picture.		power, or some other		off and on again
			malfunction exists.		(☞ pg. 16).
5.	Some functions are not	5.	•The Power Switch is set to	5.	•Set the Power Switch to any
	available using MENU.		“AUTO”.		position except “AUTO”
					(☞ pg. 16).
6.	During shooting, some	6.	•The Power Switch is set to	6.	•Set the Power Switch to
	functions are not available		“AUTO”.		“PRO.” (☞ pg. 16).
	using the Select Dial.
7.	The focus does not adjust	7.	•Focus is set to “MANUAL”.	7.	•Set Focus to “AUTO”
	automatically.		•The recording was done in a		(☞ pg. 33).
			dark place, or the contrast		•Clean the lens and check
			was low.		the focus again (☞ pg. 61).
			•The lens is dirty or covered
			with condensation.
8.	The cassette will not load	8.	•The cassette is in the wrong	8.	•Set it in the right position
	properly.		position.		(☞ pg. 12).
			•The battery’s charge is low.		•Install a fully charged
					battery (☞ pg. 8).
9.	Play, Rewind and Fast-	9.	•The Power Switch is not set	9.	•Set the Power Switch to
	Forward functions do not		to “PLAY”.		“PLAY” (☞ pg. 38).
	work.