JVC GR-DVL1020 Or OFF, To Memory, Tape END appears, For Memory Card Recording, To Video

TROUBLESHOOTING EN 69

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.

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES
1 No power is supplied.	• The power is not connected
	properly.
	• The battery is dead.

2“SET DATE/TIME!” appears. • The date/time is not set.

•The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.

3 Recording cannot be	— For Tape Recording —
performed.	• The tape’s erase protection tab is
	set to “SAVE”.
	• The Power Switch is set to “PLAY”
	or “OFF”.
	• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set
	to “MEMORY”.
	• “TAPE END” appears.
	• The cassette holder cover is open.
	— For Memory Card Recording —
	• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set
	to “VIDEO”.
4 There is no picture.	• The camcorder is not getting power,
	or some other malfunction exists.
5 The focus does not adjust	• Focus is set to the Manual mode.
automatically.	• The recording was done in a dark
	place, or the contrast was low.
	• The lens is dirty or covered with
	condensation.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

•Connect the AC Adapter securely (☞ pg. 9).

•Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (☞ pg. 8, 9).

•Set the date/time (☞ pg. 11).

•Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

•Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC” (☞ pg. 12).

•Set the Power Switch to “ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ” (☞ pg. 17).

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

•Replace with new cassette (☞ pg. 12).

•Close the cassette holder cover.

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

•Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again (☞ pg. 17).

•Set Focus to the Auto mode (☞ pg. 43).

•Clean the lens and check the focus again (☞ pg. 74).

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