50EN
TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a
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1. | No power is supplied. |
| 1. •The power is not connected |
| 1. •Connect the AC Power | ||
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| Adapter/Charger securely | ||
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| •The battery is dead. |
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| •Replace the dead battery | |
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2. | “SET DATE/TIME!” |
| 2. •The date/time is not set. |
| 2. •Set the date/time (☞ pg. 9). | ||
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| •Consult your nearest JVC | ||
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| dealer for replacement. | ||
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| previously set date/time has |
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3. | Recording cannot be |
| 3. •The tape’s erase protection |
| 3. •Set the tape’s erase | ||
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| tab is set to “SAVE”. |
| protection tab to “REC” | ||
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| •The Power Switch is set to |
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| “ | ” or “OFF”. |
| •Set the Power Switch to | |
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| •“TAPE END” appears. |
| “ | ” or “ ” (☞ pg. 13). | |
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| •The cassette holder cover is |
| •Replace with new cassette | ||
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| •Close the cassette holder | |
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4. | There is no picture. |
| 4. •The camcorder is not getting |
| 4. •Turn the camcorder’s power | ||
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| power, or some other |
| off and on again (☞ pg. 12). | ||
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5. Some functions are not |
| 5. •The Power Switch is set to |
| 5. •Set the Power Switch to | |||
| available using MENU/ |
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| “ | ” (☞ pg. 13). |
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6. The focus does not adjust |
| 6. •Focus is set to the Manual |
| 6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode | |||
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| •The recording was done in a |
| •Clean the lens and check | ||
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| dark place, or the contrast |
| the focus again (☞ pg. 62). | ||
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| •The lens is dirty or covered |
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7. The cassette will not load |
| 7. •The cassette is in the wrong |
| 7. •Set it in the right position | |||
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| •The battery’s charge is low. |
| •Install a fully charged | ||
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