Camcorder is not getting power | JVC GR-DVL920 guide

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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	CORRECTIVE ACTION
2No power is supplied.		• The power is not connected	• Connect the AC Adapter securely
		properly.	( pg. 9).
		• The battery is dead.	• Replace the dead battery with a
			fully charged one ( pg. 8, 9).

	“SET DATE/TIME!”	• The date/time is not set.	• Set the date/time ( pg. 11).
3appears.		• The built-in clock battery has run	• Consult your nearest JVC dealer
		out and the previously set date/time	for replacement.
		has been erased.

Recording cannot be performed.

— For Tape Recording —

•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”.

•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-DVL920 specifications Camcorder is not getting power, Lens is dirty or covered with Again pg Condensation

Contents

GR-DVL920 It is recommended that you Dear Customer Important Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene CD-ROM Editing Cable USB Cable Lens hoodAlready attached to Mode is set to on factory-preset Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoHow To Attach The Lens Cap Set the Power Switch to Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack Charging time Using AC Power Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Approximate recording time Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap Attachment Date/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power LampLock Button Display Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceMenu Screen 14 EN Picture Quality/Image Size SettingLoading a Memory Card To Unload a Memory Card Tape Recording 16 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayBasic Recording To Stop Recording Power Switch Position Operation ModeVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Journalistic Shooting 18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom Out Feature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the light 20 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recording Normal Playback To Control The Speaker Volume Connections 22 EN If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step 24 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Press Memory Card Basic Shooting Snapshot 26 EN To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesTo Remove The Shutter Sound Auto Playback 28 ENIf you want to select another type of file, press If you are viewing an Image file Index Playback Viewing File InformationRemoving On-Screen Display 30 EN Protecting FilesTo Remove Protection To cancel deletion, select Return MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button DisplayDeleting Files 32 EN Lock Button Display Menu ScreenPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel To Make Video Clips from REAL-TIME Camera Image To cancel E-Mail Clip RecordingTo Make Video Clips from Recorded Video Footage To view video clips stored on a memory card 34 EN To Reset The SettingTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each Dpof Screen To Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of Prints Making a New Folder 36 ENInitializing a Memory Card Folder and File names Advanced Features 38 EN To Deactivate The Selected ModeNight-Alive Program AE With Special Effects Snow ShutterSpotlight Twilight 40 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu 42 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Recording Feature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusTo obtain correct focus 44 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentHalogen To Return To Automatic White Balance For Recording Menu 46 ENSee pg If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSC Menu Screen Explanations 48 EN Reset Execute CAM CancelSystem Display Demo OFF Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pg 50 ENFor Playback Menu Sound Mode Playback SoundDisplay 52 EN Power Switch To AV Audio/VideoDubbing To Or From a VCR Video cable Optional White to Audio Or OUT Yellow to Red to To use this camcorder as a player Video unit equipped with DV connectorWant to begin recording To DV 54 EN Installing The Batteries Switch set to the camera Set to Play Position With the camcorder’s Power SwitchPause in Connector 4DISPLAY Button Feature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Special Effects 56 EN Feature Playback Zoom Remote sensor Zoom Buttons Up ButtonLeft Button Down Button SET REMOTE/VCR Code 58 EN Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorMake Connections Also refer to pg Select Scenes 60 ENRandom Assemble Editing Menu appears Editing Menu Automatic Editing to VCR 62 EN Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Insert Editing 64 EN Using DV cable Using USB cableTo USB USB cable Provided Connector Power Switch To DV This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection 66 EN References Power pg 68 ENTape Recording pg Lens is dirty or covered with Again pg Condensation Camcorder is not getting power Find a white subject and compose 70 ENSpotlight in the Menu Screen Video pg Are protected Stored on the memory card Delete them pg 72 EN To Video Switch to MemoryWork Set the VIDEO/MEMORY That explains LCD monitor Check the section of the manualViewfinder indications Occurred. In this case 74 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder Using Household AC Plug Adapter 76 EN Serious malfunctioning About moisture condensationDeclaration of Conformity Model Number Trade Name 78 EN Edit USB 80 EN Sdf OP q yu a VIDEO/MEMORY Switch pg Power SwitchAudio/Video Input/Output Connector Digital Video Connector Sound 12B I T 82 ENCard Recording Only 1024 0x W Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape1Playback Level indicator moves pgIndex Indications 2B I T Indications 86 EN pg , 9 Backlight CompensationChannels Left/Right Darken The LCD Monitor Unload a Tape VIDEO/MEMORY Switch PositionWebCam Zooming