JVC JY-HD10 68 EN, Power, Video and D.S.C. Recording, Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

68 EN TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

Power

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied.	1. •The power is not connected	1.	•Connect the AC Power
	properly.		Adapter/Charger securely.
	•The battery is dead.		( pg. 11)
	•The LCD monitor is not open		•Replace the dead battery
	fully or the viewfinder is not		with a fully charged one.
	pulled out when recording.		( pg. 10, 11)
			•Open the LCD monitor fully
			or pull out the viewfinder.

Video and D.S.C. Recording

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSES	CORRECTIVE ACTION
2.	Recording cannot be	2. •The Power Switch is set to		2. •Set the Power Switch to “A”
	performed.		“P” or “OFF”.	or “M”. ( pg. 18, 26)
			— For Video Recording —	— For Video Recording —
			•The tape’s erase protection	•Set the tape’s erase
			tab is set to “SAVE”.	protection tab to “REC”.
			•The Recording Mode Switch	( pg. 16)
			is set to “MEMORY”.	•Set the Recording Mode
			•“TAPE END” appears.	Switch to “VIDEO”.
			•The cassette holder cover is	•Replace with new cassette.
			open.	( pg. 16)
			— For D.S.C. Recording —	•Close the cassette holder
			•The Recording Mode Switch	cover.
			is not set to “MEMORY”.	— For D.S.C. Recording —
				•Set the Recording Mode
				Switch to “MEMORY”.
3. When shooting a subject		3. •This is a result of exceedingly		3.
	illuminated by bright light,		high contrast, and is not a	—
	vertical lines appear.		malfunction.
4. When the screen is under		4.	•This is not a malfunction.	4.
	direct sunlight during shooting,			—
	the screen becomes red or
	black for an instant.
5. During recording, the date/		5.	•“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.	5. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.
	time does not appear.			( pg. 33, 37)
6.	During recording, sound	6. •The optional headphones are		6. •Connect the optional
	cannot be heard.		not connected to the	headphones to the
			headphones connector.	headphone connector.
				( pg. 83)