FURTHER INFORMATION

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.

LTo reset the camera

1)Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it.

2)Select [FACTORY PRESET] from the MENU. ( pg. 65)

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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 reattach it fi rmly.

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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 power. To

 

No display appears.

turn the camera on again when using the battery pack,

 

close the LCD monitor and open it again. 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

The power was turned

excessive sound.

 

The drop detection function operated. Close the LCD

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off accidentally.

 

monitor and open it 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 may stop in places subject to extremely high/low

temperatures to protect the battery. It is recommended

 

lamp on the camera

to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C

 

does not light during

(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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