JVC GR-DVL822U specifications 66 EN

66 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 Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES
1 No power is supplied.	• The power is not connected
	properly.
	• The battery is dead.
2 “SET DATE/TIME!”	• The date/time is not set.
appears.	• The built-in clock battery has run
	out and the previously set date/time
	has been erased.
3 Recording cannot be	— For Tape Recording —
performed.	• The tape’s erase protection tab is
	set to “SAVE”.
	• The Power Switch is set to “PLAY”
	or “OFF”.
	• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set
	to “MEMORY”.
	• “TAPE END” appears.
	• The cassette holder cover is open.
	— For Memory Card Recording —
	• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set
	to “VIDEO”.
4 There is no picture.	• The camcorder is not getting power,
	or some other malfunction exists.
5 The focus does not adjust	• Focus is set to the Manual mode.
automatically.	• The recording was done in a dark
	place, or the contrast was low.
	• The lens is dirty or covered with
	condensation.
6 The cassette will not load	• The cassette is in the wrong
properly.	position.
	• The battery’s charge is low.
7 The memory card will not	• The memory card is in the wrong
load properly.	position.
8 Snapshot mode cannot be	• The Squeeze mode is selected.
used.
9 The color of Snapshot looks	• The light source or the subject does
strange.	not include white. Or there are
	various different light sources
	behind the subject.
	• The Sepia or Monotone mode is
	activated.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

•Connect the AC Adapter securely ( pg. 9).

•Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one ( pg. 8, 9).

•Set the date/time ( pg. 11).

•Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

•Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC” ( pg. 12).

•Set the Power Switch to “ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ” ( pg. 17).

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

•Replace with new cassette ( pg. 12).

•Close the cassette holder cover.

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

•Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again ( pg. 17).

•Set Focus to the Auto mode ( pg. 41).

•Clean the lens and check the focus again ( pg. 70).

•Set it in the right position ( pg. 12).

•Install a fully charged battery ( pg. 8, 9).

•Set it in the right position ( pg. 14).

•Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 46).

•Find a white subject and compose

your shot so that it also appears in the frame ( pg. 26, 40).

•Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 36, 37).