TROUBLESHOOTING
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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
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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. | Recording cannot be |
| 2. •The tape’s erase protection |
| 2. •Set the tape’s erase |
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| switch is set to “SAVE”. |
| protection switch to “REC” | ||
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| •The Power Switch is set to |
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| •Set the Power Switch to any | |
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| •“TAPE END” appears. |
| position except “ | ” or | |
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| •The cassette’s cover is open. |
| “OFF” (☞ pg. 13). |
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| •Replace with new cassette | |
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| •Close the cassette’s cover. | |
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3. | There is no picture. |
| 3. •The camcorder is not getting |
| 3. •Turn the camcorder’s power | ||
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| power, or some other |
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| malfunction exists. |
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4. Some functions are not |
| 4. •The Power Switch is set to |
| 4. •Set the Power Switch to | |||
| available using MENU/ |
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5. The focus does not adjust |
| 5. •Focus is set to “MANUAL”. |
| 5. •Set Focus to “AUTO” |
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| •The recording was done in a |
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| dark place, or the contrast |
| •Clean the lens and check | ||
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| was low. |
| the focus again (☞ pg. 54). | ||
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| •The lens is dirty or covered |
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6. The cassette will not load |
| 6. •The cassette is in the wrong |
| 6. •Set it in the right position | |||
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| •The battery’s charge is low. |
| •Install a fully charged |
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| battery (☞ pg. 6, 7). |
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7. Snapshot mode cannot be |
| 7. •The Squeeze mode is |
| 7. •Disengage the Squeeze | |||
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| selected. |
| mode (☞ pg. 19). |
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8. The Snapshot colour looks |
| 8. •The light source or the |
| 8. •Find a white subject and | |||
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| subject does not include |
| compose your shot so that it | ||
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| white. Or there are various |
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| different light sources |
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| behind the subject. |
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