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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
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSES |
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1 No power is supplied. | • The power is not connected | • Connect the AC Adapter securely | |||
| properly. | ( pg. 9). |
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| • The battery is dead. | • Replace the dead battery with a | |||
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| fully charged one ( pg. 8, 9). |
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2 “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. | • The date/time is not set. | • Set the date/time ( pg. 11). |
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| • The | • Consult your nearest JVC dealer | |||
| out and the previously set date/time | for replacement. |
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| has been erased. |
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3 Recording cannot be | — For Tape Recording — | • Set the tape’s erase protection tab | |||
performed. | • The tape’s erase protection tab is | to “REC” ( pg. 12). | ” or | ||
| set to “SAVE”. | • Set the Power Switch to “ | |||
| • The Power Switch is set to “PLAY” | “ |
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| or “OFF”. | • Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to | |||
| • The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set | “VIDEO”. |
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| to “MEMORY”. | • Replace with new cassette |
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| • “TAPE END” appears. | ( pg. 12). |
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| • The cassette holder cover is open. | • Close the cassette holder cover. | |||
| — For Memory Card Recording — | • Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to | |||
| • The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set | “MEMORY”. |
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| to “VIDEO”. |
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4 There is no picture. | • The camcorder is not getting power, | • Turn the camcorder’s power off and | |||
| or some other malfunction exists. | on again ( pg. 17). |
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5 The focus does not adjust | • Focus is set to the Manual mode. | • Set Focus to the Auto mode |
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automatically. | • The recording was done in a dark | ( pg. 43). |
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| place, or the contrast was low. | • Clean the lens and check the focus | |||
| • The lens is dirty or covered with | again ( pg. 74). |
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