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 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. 49)

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Power

Trouble

Action



 

• Connect the AC adapter securely.

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No power is supplied.

• Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly.

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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 power is on, it turns itself off automatically to

 

No display appears.

conserve 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 no vibration or excessive sound.

–

The power was turned

• 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

 

 

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

–

extremely short even

purchase a new one.

 

after the battery is

 

 

fully charged.

 

 

 

 

 

The access/charge

• Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely

–

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.

 

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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