TROUBLESHOOTING 
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center.
| SYMPTOM |
| POSSIBLE CAUSES |
| CORRECTIVE ACTION |
1. | No power is supplied. | 1. •The power is not connected |
| 1. •Connect the AC Adapter | |
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| securely (☞ pg. 10). |
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| •The battery is dead. |
| •Replace the dead battery |
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| •The LCD monitor is not |
| with a fully charged one |
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| open fully when recording. |
| (☞ pg. 9). |
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| •Open the LCD monitor |
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| fully. The LCD monitor |
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| turns on/off when it is |
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| opened/closed while the |
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| Power Dial is set to “REC”. |
2. | Recording cannot be | 2. •The tape’s record safety tab |
| 2. •Set the tape’s record safety | |
| performed. | is set to “SAVE”. |
| tab to “REC” (☞ pg. 13). | |
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| •The Power Dial is set to |
| •Set the Power Dial to |
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| “PLAY”. |
| “REC” (☞ pg. 19). |
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| •The cassette's cover is open. |
| •Close the cassette's cover. |
3. There is no playback | 3. •The camcorder is not getting |
| 3. •Turn the camcorder’s power | ||
| picture. | power, or some other |
| off and on again (☞ pg. 19). | |
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| malfunction exists. |
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4. Some functions are not | 4. •The shooting mode selector |
| 4. •Set the shooting mode | ||
| available. | is set to “AUTO”. |
| selector to "MANUAL" | |
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| •The Power Dial is set to “5S”. |
| (☞ pg. 18). |
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| •Set the Power Dial to any |
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| position except “5S” |
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| (☞ pg. 28). |
5. The focus does not adjust | 5. •Focus is set to “MANUAL”. |
| 5. •Set Focus to “AUTO” | ||
| automatically. | •The recording was done in a |
| (☞ pg. 46). | |
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| dark place, or the contrast |
| •Clean the lens and check |
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| was low. |
| the focus again (☞ pg. 72). |
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| •The lens is dirty or covered |
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| with condensation. |
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6. The cassette won’t load | 6. •The cassette is in the wrong |
| 6. •Set it in the right position | ||
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| •The battery’s charge is low. |
| •Install a fully charged |
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| battery (☞ pg. 8). |
7. | Play, Rewind and | 7. •The Power Dial is not set to |
| 7. •Set the Power Dial to | |
| “PLAY”. |
| “PLAY” (☞ pg. 49). | ||
| don’t work. | •The cassette’s cover is open. |
| •Close the cassette's cover | |
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| (☞ pg. 13). |
8. The tape is moving, but | 8. •The LCD monitor is turned |
| 8. •Press and hold the IND/ | ||
| there’s no picture. | off. |
| DISPLAY button for over 2 | |
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| •Your TV has AV input |
| seconds (☞ pg. 23). |
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| terminals, but is not set to |
| •Set the TV to the mode or |
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| its VIDEO mode. |
| channel appropriate for |
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| video playback (☞ pg. 53). |
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9. •The | 9. •Select “5S” or “5SD” in the |
System Menu is set to | System Menu (☞ pg. 33). |
“ANIMATION”.
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