JVC GR-DVL500 52 EN, Corrective Action, Replace with new cassette, Clean the lens and check

52 EN 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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM

1.No power is supplied.

2.“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

3.Recording cannot be performed.

4.There is no picture.

5.Some functions are not available using the MENU/ BRIGHT wheel.

6.The focus does not adjust automatically.

7.The cassette will not load properly.

8.Snapshot mode cannot be used.

		POSSIBLE CAUSES	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	• The power is not connected		1. •Connect the AC Power
	properly.		Adapter/Charger securely
	• The battery is dead.		( pg. 9).
			•Replace the dead battery
			with a fully charged one
			( pg. 8, 9).
2.	• The date/time is not set.		2. •Set the date/time ( pg. 11).
	• 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.	• The tape’s erase protection		3. •Set the tape’s erase
	tab is set to “SAVE”.		protection tab to “REC”
	• The Power Switch is set to		( pg. 12).
	“	” or “OFF”.	•Set the Power Switch to
	• “TAPE END” appears.		“	” or “ ” ( pg. 15).
	• The cassette holder cover is		•Replace with new cassette
	open.		( pg. 12).
			•Close the cassette holder
			cover.
4.	• The camcorder is not getting		4. •Turn the camcorder’s power
	power, or some other		off and on again ( pg. 14).
	malfunction exists.
5. • The Power Switch is set to			5. •Set the Power Switch to
	“	”.	“	” ( pg. 15).
6. • Focus is set to the Manual			6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode
	mode.		( pg. 21).
	• The recording was done in a		•Clean the lens and check
	dark place, or the contrast		the focus again ( pg. 58).
	was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

7.	• The cassette is in the wrong	7.	•Set it in the right position
	position.		( pg. 12).
	• The battery’s charge is low.		•Install a fully charged
			battery ( pg. 8, 9).
8.	• The Squeeze mode is	8.	•Disengage the Squeeze
	selected.		mode ( pg. 24).