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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 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.

1

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

2No power is supplied.

• The power is not connected

 

 

properly.

 

 

• The battery is dead.

3“SET DATE/TIME!” appears. • The date/time is not set.

The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.

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”.

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”.

54There 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).

 

 

 

The focus does not adjust

• Focus is set to the Manual mode.

• Set Focus to the Auto mode

automatically.

• The recording was done in a dark

( pg. 43).

 

place, or the contrast was low.

• Clean the lens and check the focus

 

• The lens is dirty or covered with

again ( pg. 74).

 

condensation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC GR-DVL865, GR-DVL567 Power is not connected, Properly, Battery is dead, Or OFF, To Memory, Tape END appears, To Video