Troubleshooting

The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly.

The following phenomena are not malfunctions.

•The camera heats up when it is used for a long time.

•The battery heats up during charging.

•When playing back a video fi le, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes.

•To solve the problem, fi rst follow the instructions below.

•If the problem is not solved, reset the camera. ( below)

•If the problem persists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

8 To reset the camera

1)Set the power/mode switch to OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it.

2)Execute [PRESET] from the menu. ( pg. 69)

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Trouble

Action



 

 

• Connect the AC adapter securely.

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No power is supplied.

• Detach the battery pack once and re-attach it fi rmly.

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• Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one.

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• If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the

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power is on, it turns itself off automatically to conserve

 

 

No display appears.

power. To turn the camera on again when using the

 

 

battery pack, set the power/mode switch to OFF, then to

 

 

 

ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation

 

 

 

such as zooming.

 

 

 

• Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

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• Move to a place where not affected by vibration or

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The power was turned

excessive sound.

 

 

• The drop detection function operated. Set the power/

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off accidentally.

mode switch to OFF, and to ON again. To turn off this

 

 

 

 

Power

 

function, set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF].

 

The displayed amount

• Fully charge the battery, and then run it down. If the

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of remaining battery

problem persists, the battery is worn out and needs to be

 

 

power differs from the

replaced. Please purchase a new one.

 

 

actual operating time.

 

 

 

The power does not

• Make sure to use the camera under appropriate operating

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turn on, or the battery

temperatures.

 

 

operation time is

• The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please

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extremely short even

purchase a new one.

 

 

after the battery is

 

 

 

fully charged.

 

 

 

The access/charge

• Charging may stop in places subject to extremely

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high/low temperatures to protect the battery. It is

 

 

lamp on the camera

recommended to charge it in places with a temperature

 

 

does not light during

of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).

 

 

charging.

• When the battery is already fully charged, the lamp does

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not light. Check the remaining battery power.

 

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