JVC GRDVL140 specifications Troubleshooting, Corrective Action, Replace with new cassette

TROUBLESHOOTING EN55

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 Adapter, 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 Adapter
		properly.			securely ( pg. 9).
		• The battery is dead.			• Replace the dead battery
					with a fully charged one
					( pg. 8, 9).
2.	“SET DATE/TIME!”	2. • The date/time is not set.		2.	• Set the date/time
	appears.	• The built-in clock battery			( pg. 12).
		has run out and the			• Consult your nearest JVC
		previously set date/time has			dealer for replacement.
		been erased.
3.	Recording cannot be	3. • The tape’s erase protection		3. • Set the tape’s erase
	performed.	tab is set to “SAVE”.			protection tab to “REC”
		• The Power Switch is set to			( pg. 13).
		“	” or “OFF”.		• Set the Power Switch to
		•“TAPE END” appears.			“ ” or “ ” ( pg. 17).
		• The cassette holder cover is			• Replace with new cassette
		open.			( pg. 13).
					• 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. 17).
		malfunction exists.
5. The focus does not adjust		5. • Focus is set to the Manual		5. • Set Focus to the Auto mode
	automatically.	mode.			( pg. 25).
		• The recording was done in a			• Clean the lens and check
		dark place, or the contrast			the focus again ( pg. 65).
		was low.
		• The lens is dirty or covered
		with condensation.
6. The cassette will not load		6. • The cassette is in the wrong		6. • Set it in the right position
	properly.	position.			( pg. 13).
		• The battery’s charge is low.			• Install a fully charged
					battery ( pg. 8, 9).
7. Snapshot mode cannot be		7. • The Squeeze mode is		7.	• Disengage the Squeeze
	used.	selected.			mode ( pg. 36).
8. The colour of Snapshot		8. • The light source or the		8. • Find a white subject and
	looks strange.	subject does not include			compose your shot so that it
		white. Or there are various			also appears in the frame
		different light sources			( pg. 30).
		behind the subject.			• Turn off Sepia and Mono-
		• The Sepia or Monotone			tone ( pg. 26, 27).
		mode is activated.
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