Troubleshooting
The camera is a
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 file, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes.
•To solve the problem, first 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. 70)
Power
Trouble | Action | |
| • Connect the AC adapter securely. | 16 |
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No power is supplied. | • Detach the battery pack once again and | 16 |
| • Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one. | – |
| • If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the | – |
| power is on, it turns itself off automatically to conserve |
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| power. To turn the camera on again when using the |
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| battery pack, set the power/mode switch to OFF, then to |
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No display appears. | STANDBY/ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any |
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operation such as zooming. |
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| • Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfinder. | 70 |
| • When using the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is opened. | 71 |
| Either close the LCD monitor, or set the [PRIORITY |
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| SETTING] to [FINDER]. |
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| • Move to a place where no vibration or excessive sound. | – |
The power was turned | • The drop detection function operated. Set the power/ | 70 |
off accidentally. | mode switch to OFF, and to STANDBY/ON again. To turn |
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| off this function, set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF]. |
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The displayed amount | • Fully charge the battery, and then run it down. If the | 16 |
of remaining battery | problem persists, the battery is worn out and needs to be |
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power differs from the | replaced. Please purchase a new one. |
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actual operating time. |
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The power does not | • Make sure to use the camera under appropriate operating | 80 |
turn on, or the battery | temperatures. |
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operation time is | • The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please | – |
extremely short even | purchase a new one. |
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after the battery is |
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fully charged. |
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The access/charge | • Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely | – |
high/low temperatures. To protect the battery, it is |
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lamp on the camera | recommended to charge it in places with a temperature |
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does not light during | of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). |
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charging. | • When the battery is already fully charged, the lamp does | 18 |
| not light. Check the remaining battery power. |
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