TROUBLESHOOTING

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

SYMPTOM

1.No power is supplied.

2.“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

3.Recording cannot be performed.

4.There is no picture.

5.Some functions are not available using the MENU wheel.

6.The focus does not adjust automatically.

7.The cassette will not load properly.

8.The MultiMediaCard will not load properly.

9.In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before

5 seconds have elapsed.

10.Snapshot mode cannot be used.

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

• The power is not connected

 

1. • Connect the AC Power

 

properly.

 

Adapter/Charger securely

 

• The battery is dead.

 

( pg. 7).

 

• The LCD monitor is not open

 

• Replace the dead battery with

 

fully or the viewfinder is not

 

a fully charged one ( pg. 6,

 

pulled out when recording.

7).

 

 

 

 

 

• Open the LCD monitor fully

 

 

 

 

or pull out the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

2.

• The built-in clock’s

 

2. • Connect the camcorder to an

 

rechargeable lithium battery is

 

AC outlet using the AC Power

 

discharged.

 

Adapter/Charger for over

 

• The previously set date/time is

 

24 hours to charge the clock’s

 

erased.

 

lithium battery ( pg. 9).

 

 

 

 

3.

• The tape’s erase protection tab

 

3. • Set the tape’s erase protection

 

is set to “SAVE”.

 

tab to “REC” ( pg. 10).

 

• The POWER Switch is set to

 

• Set the POWER Switch to

 

”, “ PLAY ” or “OFF”.

 

” ( pg. 14).

 

 

MEMORY

 

 

 

 

• “TAPE END” appears.

 

• Replace with new cassette

 

• The cassette holder cover is

 

( pg. 10).

 

open.

 

• Close the cassette holder

 

 

 

 

cover.

 

 

 

 

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.

• The Operation Switch is set to

 

5. • Set the Operation Switch to

 

”.

 

” ( pg. 14).

 

 

 

 

6.

• Focus is set to the Manual

 

6. • Set Focus to the Auto mode

 

mode.

 

( pg. 25).

 

• The recording was done in a

 

• Clean the lens and check the

 

dark place, or the contrast

 

focus again ( pg. 78).

 

was low.

 

 

 

The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

7.

• The cassette is in the wrong

7.

• Set it in the right position

 

position.

 

( pg. 10).

 

• The battery’s charge is low.

 

• Install a fully charged battery

 

 

 

( pg. 6, 7).

 

 

 

 

8.

• The MultiMediaCard is in the

8.

• Set it in the right position

 

wrong position.

 

( pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

9.

• The 5-Second mode is set to

9.

• Select “5S” in the Menu

 

“ANIM.” in the Menu Screen.

 

Screen ( pg. 33).

 

 

 

 

10.

• The Squeeze mode is

10.

• Disengage the Squeeze mode

 

selected.

 

( pg. 28).

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