JVC GR-DVL505, GR-DVL805 62 EN, Corrective Action, Focus does not adjust automatically

62 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 MENU/

BRIGHT.

6.The focus does not adjust automatically.

		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. — For Video Recording —				3. •Set the tape’s erase
	• The tape’s erase protection			protection tab to “REC”
	tab is set to “SAVE”.			( pg. 12).
	• The Power Switch is set to			•Set the Power Switch to
	“	” or “OFF”.		“	” or “ ” ( pg. 15).
	• 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. 12).
	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 “	”.
	• The camcorder’s built-in			•Delete unwanted still
	memory is full.			images ( pg. 40).
4.	• The camcorder is not getting			4. •Turn the camcorder’s power
	power, or some other			off and on again ( pg. 15).
	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. 23).
	• The recording was done in a			•Clean the lens and check
	dark place, or the contrast			the focus again ( pg. 76).
	was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.