JVC GR-DVL308, GR-DVL109, GR-DVL309 Troubleshooting, Symptom, Possible Causes, Corrective Action

TROUBLESHOOTING EN59

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.	1. • The power is not connected			1. • Connect the AC Power
		properly.			Adapter/Charger securely
		• The battery is dead.			( pg. 7).
					• Replace the dead battery
					with a fully charged one
					( pg. 6, 7).
2.	“SET DATE/TIME!”	2. • The date/time is not set.			2. • Set the date/time ( pg. 9).
	appears.	• The built-in clock battery			• Consult your nearest JVC
		has run out and the			dealer for replacement.
		previously set date/time has
		been erased.
3.	Recording cannot be	3. — For Video Recording —			3. • Set the tape’s erase
	performed.	• The tape’s erase protection			protection tab to “REC”
		tab is set to “SAVE”.			( pg. 10).
		• The Power Switch is set to			• Set the Power Switch to
		“	” or “OFF”.		“	” or “ ” ( pg. 13).
		• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is			• Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch
		set to “		”.	to “VIDEO”.
		•“TAPE END” appears.			• Replace with new cassette
		• The cassette holder cover is			( pg. 10).
		open.			• Close the cassette holder
		— For D.S.C. Recording —			cover.
		• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is			• Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch
		set to “VIDEO”.			to “	”.
4.	There is no picture.	4. • The camcorder is not getting			4. • Turn the camcorder’s power
		power, or some other			off and on again ( pg. 13).
		malfunction exists.
5. Some functions are not		5. • The Power Switch is set to			5. • Set the Power Switch to
	available using MENU/	“	”.		“	” ( pg. 13).
	BRIGHT.
6. The focus does not adjust		6. • Focus is set to the Manual			6. • Set Focus to the Auto mode
	automatically.	mode.			( pg. 21).
		• The recording was done in a			• Clean the lens and check
		dark place, or the contrast			the focus again ( pg. 65).
		was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

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