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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

No power is supplied.

1.

• The power is not connected

1.

• Connect the AC Adapter

 

 

 

 

properly.

 

 

securely ( pg. 9).

 

 

 

 

• The battery is dead.

 

 

• Replace the dead battery with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a fully charged one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 8, 9).

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

2.

• The date/time is not set.

2.

• Set the date/time ( pg. 11).

 

 

 

 

• The built-in clock battery has

 

 

• Consult your nearest JVC

 

 

 

 

run out and the previously set

 

 

dealer for replacement.

 

 

 

 

date/time has been erased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Recording cannot be

 

3. — For Video Recording —

3.

• Set the tape’s erase protection

 

performed.

 

 

• The tape’s erase protection tab

 

 

tab to “REC” ( pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

is set to “SAVE”.

 

 

• Set the Power Switch to “ ”

 

 

 

 

• The Power Switch is set to

 

 

or “ ” ( pg. 17).

 

 

 

 

“

” or “OFF”.

 

 

• Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to

 

 

 

 

• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

 

 

“VIDEO”.

 

 

 

 

to “

”.

 

 

• Replace with new cassette

 

 

 

 

• “TAPE END” appears.

 

 

( pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

• The cassette holder cover is

 

 

• Close the cassette holder

 

 

 

 

open.

 

 

 

cover.

 

 

 

 

 

— For D.S.C. Recording —

 

 

• Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to

 

 

 

 

• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

 

 

“

”.

 

 

 

 

to “VIDEO”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 17).

 

 

 

 

malfunction exists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. The focus does not adjust

 

5. • Focus is set to the Manual

5.

• Set Focus to the Auto mode

 

automatically.

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

( pg. 43).

 

 

 

 

• The recording was done in a

 

 

• Clean the lens and check the

 

 

 

 

dark place, or the contrast

 

 

focus again ( pg. 77).

 

 

 

 

was low.

 

 

 

 

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

6.

The cassette will not load

6.

• The cassette is in the wrong

6.

• Set it in the right position

 

properly.

 

position.

 

( pg. 12).

 

 

 

• The battery’s charge is low.

 

• Install a fully charged battery

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 8, 9).

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

The memory card will not

7.

• The memory card is in the

7.

• Set it in the right position

 

load properly.

 

wrong position.

 

( pg. 14).

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Snapshot mode cannot be

8.

• The Squeeze mode is

8.

• Disengage the Squeeze mode

 

used.

 

selected.

 

( pg. 48).