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Warnings and Responses

Warnings are displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if there was a mistaken operation, if the battery or tape is low, or if

there is a problem on the VTR.

In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) and an alarm is output from the

monitor speaker or PHONES jack.

MEMO

This camcorder uses microcomputers. It may not operate properly if there is external static or interference. If this happens, turn

the power off and then on again.

* When status indications are magnified, warnings are not displayed on the LCD monitor.

XSee “Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor” onpage 26.

Display Status Action

60/30 24 INHIBIT
CHANGE FRAME
RATE MENU
The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record-
ed in 60/30, 24 frame HDV format is played back or it is in-
put into the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.
Sets the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu
screen to match the frames.
XSee page 64.
60/30 INHIBIT
CHANGE FRAME
RATE MENU
The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record-
ed in 60/30 frame DV format is played back or it is input into
the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.
50/25 INHIBIT
CHANGE FRAME
RATE MENU
The FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or 24, and a tape re-
corded in 50/25 frame HDV/DV format or it is input into the
IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.
24 INHIBIT CHANGE
FRAME RATE MENU
The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 and, a tape record-
ed in 24 frame DV format is played back or it is input into
the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.
DV-60I INVALID!
DV-24P INVALID!
DV-24PA INVALID!
A tape recorded in DV-60I, DV-24P, or DV-24PA format
was played back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in
VTR mode on the E model.
The E model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-60I,
DV-24P or DV-24PA format or input into the IEEE1394 con-
nector in VTR mode.
DV-50I INVALID!
DV-25P INVALID!
A tape recorded in DV-50I or DV-25P format was played
back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode on
the U model.
The U model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-50I or
DV-25P format or input into the IEEE1394 connector in
VTR mode.
INVALID TAPE! A computer data tape or a DVC PRO cassette was used. Use a MiniDV videocassette.
LP TAPE INVALID!* Tried to play back a tape recorded in LP mode. This camcorder cannot record or play back in LP mode.
NO DV SIGNAL* DV signal was not input. Set the IEEE1394 switch to DV and input a DV signal.
NO HDV SIGNAL* HDV signal was not input. Set the IEEE1394 switch to HDV and input an HDV signal.
COPY INHIBIT* Tried to record a copyguarded signal. Cannot record a copyguarded signal.
REC INHIBIT* A tape that cannot be recorded (back switch is set to SAVE)
was inserted.
Set the switch on the back of the cassette tape to REC.
NO TAPE* No videocassette tape is inserted. Insert a cassette tape.
LOW VOLTAGE* Battery is low. Charge the battery pack or replace it.
TAPE NEAR END* There are less than 3 minutes remaining on the tape (flash-
es only when recording).
To continue shooting, find a new tape or replace the tape.
TAPE END* Displayed when the tape ends. Replace the tape.
CHANGE 1394
SWITCH*
Recording or playback video format and the IEEE1394 set-
ting is different when connected to the IEEE1394 port.
Set the IEEE1394 switch correctly, turn the power off and
then on again.
SWITCH TO VTR
MODE*
Tried to use the FF or REW button in camera mode. Press the CAM/VTR button to set VTR mode.
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED
Displayed when the video head is dirty. (Head clogging was
detected during an edit search in shooting mode as well as
during playback and displayed.)
Clean with a special head cleaning tape.
XSee page 7.
CLEANING TAPE! Displayed when a head cleaning tape is inserted. The display disappears when the head cleaning tape is re-
moved.
COPY GUARD!* Tried to play back a copyguarded tape. Cannot play back a copyguarded tape.
FAN MOTOR HOUR Over the prescribed fan motor usage time. Please contact your local dealer or JVC.
PUSH CASSETTE
COVER*
The videocassette cover is not firmly shut. Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover.