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13. OTHERS
Symptoms Remedy
Power cannot be switched ON.
Recording is not possible.
Camera image does not appear on LCD
monitor or in viewfinder.
Image shown on LCD monitor or in
viewfinder is dark or blurred.
Playback does not start when the play
button is pressed.
DV signal cannot be input.
(GY-DV5001 only)
Noise interferes with playback video.
Sound is not output during playback.
Noise appears when playing back a tape
recorded on another unit.
The transient section between scenes
recorded on other units and those
recorded on the GY-DV5000 may appear
disturbed.
The front sections audio level control
doesnt work.
The front sections audio level control
doesnt change the audio level of the
sound input to CH2.
Remaining battery power display is
incorrect.
Battery alarm is displayed and the GY-
DV5000 enters the non-operating mode
even when a fully charged battery is
used.
Cassette cannot be ejected after the
power is turned ON.
Time code or users bits data not
displayed.
The date and time are not displayed or
recorded.
13-2 Troubleshooting
Is power supply connected correctly?
Is battery pack recharged?
Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF?
Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been
turned OFF.
Is the switch on cassette set to REC? If it is set to SAVE, set it to REC.
The Camera mode has not been selected. (The CAM indicator does not light.)
While the VTR indicator lights, press the MODE switch upward to turn on the
CAM indicator.
The Camera mode has not been selected. (The CAM indicator does not light.)
While the VTR indicator lights, camera image will not be output. Press the
MODE switch upward to turn on the CAM indicator.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
Is the colour temperature conversion filter knob set to 5600K+ND?
Is the iris closed?
Is the shutter speed too fast?
Is the viewfinder cable correctly connected?
In the Camera mode, is STOP indicated as the VTR operation mode indicator?
When STBY is indicated, press the STOP button to display STOP.
The VTR mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)
Video head may be clogged with dirt. Clean head with the special head cleaning
tape. ( See Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape on page 7.)
Is the AUDIO SELECT item on the AUDIO menu screen set to CH3/4.
To output the sound of the recording, set to CH1/2.
When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording, this
phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.
Is the CH1 FRONT VR item on the AUDIO menu screen set to DISABLE? If
so, set to ENABLE.
The front sections audio level control cannot be used to change the audio level
of the sound input to CH2. Use the side sections CH2 audio level control for this
purpose.
The OTHERS (2/2) menu screens BATTERY TYPE item may not be set
correctly in accordance with the type of battery in use. If the menu item setting is
incorrect, set it correctly using the OTHERS (2/2) menu screens item BATTERY
TYPE.
Is the battery old?
The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient. Check the power voltage.
Is the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF menu screen set to OFF? If so, set to ON.
Is the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen set to OFF? Set to ON
when the data should be displayed and recorded.
To record the data, set the DATE REC item as well.
Is the date and time setting made?
See Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time on page 41-43.