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TROUBLESHOOTING(cont.)
When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:
SYMPTOM |
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RECORDING |
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Recording cannot be performed. |
| ● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows |
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| recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable |
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| tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive |
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| tape (☞ pg. 12). |
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| ● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible |
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| to record onto the tape. Change the Switch position to |
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| “VIDEO” (☞ pg. 18). |
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Recording does not start. |
| ● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to |
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| “CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO.”) (☞ pg. 18). |
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Animation or |
| ● Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning |
available. |
| of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 |
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| seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly. Using the |
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| function at this point is a good way to begin an animated |
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| program (☞ pg. 35, 56). |
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PLAYBACK |
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The tape is running, but there is no |
| ● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel. |
playback picture. |
| ● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has not |
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| been set to VIDEO. |
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Playback cannot be performed. |
| ● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible |
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| to play back a tape. Change the Switch position to “VIDEO” |
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| (☞ pg. 39). |
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Playback picture is blurred or |
| ● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest |
interrupted. |
| JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement. |
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The counter indication is blurred during |
| ● This is normal. |
Still playback. |
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TAPE TRANSPORT |
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The tape stops during |
| ● The Counter Memory Function has been activated (☞ pg. 40). |
rewind. |
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Rewinding or |
| ● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other. |
performed. |
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OTHER |
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The picture is blurred in the Quick |
| ● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise |
Review or Retake mode. |
| may be present while recording in the SP mode (☞ pg. 14). |
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The date and time displays |
| ● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the |
disappear. |
| power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to |
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| turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power |
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| source. |
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The wrong date and time are displayed/ |
| ● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (☞ pg. 13), the |
recorded. |
| date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure that |
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| Date/Time setting is carried out. |
The tape will not eject.
●The battery pack is running low.
●If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, EJECT switch does not function.