JVC GR-DVM80, GRDVM80U 58 EN, Troubleshooting, Symptom, Possible Causes, Corrective Action

58 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				POSSIBLE CAUSES				CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	No power is supplied.	1.		• The power is not connected			1.		• Connect the AC Power
				properly.					Adapter/Charger securely
				• The battery is dead.					( pg. 9).
				• The LCD monitor is not open					• Replace the dead battery with
				fully or the viewfinder is not					a fully charged one
				pulled out when recording.					( pg. 8, 9).
									• Open the LCD monitor fully
									or pull out the viewfinder.
2.	“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.	2.		• The built-in clock’s recharge-				2. • Connect the camcorder to an
				able lithium battery is					AC outlet using the AC Power
				discharged.					Adapter/Charger for over 24
				• The previously set date/time is					hours to charge the clock’s
				erased.					lithium battery ( pg. 11).
3.	Recording cannot be	3.		• The tape’s erase protection tab			3.		• Set the tape’s erase protection
	performed.			is set to “SAVE”.					tab to “REC” ( pg. 12).
				• The POWER Switch is set to					• Set the POWER Switch to
				“	PLAY/PC	” or “OFF”.			“	” ( pg. 14).
				• “TAPE END” appears.					• Replace with new cassette
				• The cassette holder cover is					( pg. 12).
				open.					• Close the cassette holder cover.
4.	There is no picture.	4.		• The camcorder is not getting			4.		• Turn the camcorder’s power
				power, or some other					off and on again ( pg. 16).
				malfunction exists.
5. Some functions are not			5. • The Operation Switch is set to				5.		• Set the Operation Switch to
	available using the MENU			“	”.				“	” ( pg. 14).
	wheel.
6. The focus does not adjust			6. • Focus is set to the Manual				6.		• Set Focus to the Auto mode
	automatically.			mode.					( pg. 21).
				• The recording was done in a					• Clean the lens and check the
				dark place, or the contrast					focus again ( pg. 57).
				was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

7.	The cassette will not load	7.	• The cassette is in the wrong	7.	• Set it in the right position
	properly.		position.		( pg. 12).
			• The battery’s charge is low.		• Install a fully charged battery
					( pg. 8, 9).
8.	In the 5-Second mode,	8.	• The 5-Second mode is set to	8.	• Select “5S” in the Menu
	recording ends before		“ANIM.” in the Menu Screen.		Screen ( pg. 29).
	5 seconds have elapsed.
9.	Snapshot mode cannot be	9.	• The Squeeze mode is	9.	• Disengage the Squeeze mode
	used.		selected.		( pg. 26).