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TROUBLESHOOTING(cont.)

When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

RECORDING

 

 

Recording cannot be performed.

 

Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows

 

 

recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable

 

 

tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive

 

 

tape (pg. 12).

 

 

If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible

 

 

to record onto the tape. Change the Switch position to

 

 

“VIDEO” (pg. 18).

 

 

 

Recording does not start.

 

The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

 

 

“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO.”) (pg. 18).

 

 

 

Animation or Time-Lapse is not

 

Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning

available.

 

of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5

 

 

seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly. Using the Fade-in

 

 

function at this point is a good way to begin an animated

 

 

program (pg. 35, 56).

 

 

 

PLAYBACK

 

 

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

 

 

been set to VIDEO.

 

 

 

Playback cannot be performed.

 

If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible

 

 

to play back a tape. Change the Switch position to “VIDEO”

 

 

(pg. 39).

 

 

 

Playback picture is blurred or

 

The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest

interrupted.

 

JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

 

 

 

The counter indication is blurred during

 

This is normal.

Still playback.

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE TRANSPORT

 

 

The tape stops during fast-forward or

 

The Counter Memory Function has been activated (pg. 40).

rewind.

 

 

 

 

 

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be

 

The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

performed.

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER

 

 

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).

 

 

 

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

 

 

turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power

 

 

source.

 

 

 

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

 

 

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.

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