EN 43

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

 

OTHER

 

 

 

The tape won’t eject.

 

The battery pack is running low.

 

 

 

 

 

Some functions are not available.

 

The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

 

 

 

 

 

Vertical white lines appear when

 

This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

 

shooting a very bright object.

 

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of

 

 

 

the camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

 

Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

 

in the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An error number (i.e. E03) appears

 

Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the

 

in the viewfinder.

 

power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power

 

 

 

on again. If the error number still appears in the view-

 

 

 

finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

The image is out of focus.

 

The diopter needs to be adjusted (pg. 6).

 

 

 

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

 

 

 

of Auto Focus (pg. 16).

 

 

 

 

 

A character generator title and the

 

If you remove the power source from the camcorder

 

date and time displays disappear

 

while the power is on, all settings and selections are

 

from the viewfinder.

 

erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off

 

 

 

before disconnecting the power source.

 

 

 

 

 

The wrong date and time are

 

If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (pg. 7),

 

displayed/recorded.

 

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

 

 

 

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

 

 

 

 

 

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

 

The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

 

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

 

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

 

blinks.

 

of the Lens Cover.

 

 

 

 

 

When the camcorder is swung or

 

This camcorder is equipped with Auto Pause System

 

shaken, a noise can be heard.

 

which has a sensor for detection. Because of the sensor,

 

 

 

when the camcorder is swung or shaken, noise can be

 

 

 

heard from the sensor. This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

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/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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JVC 0597TOV*UN*SN Tape won’t eject, Shooting a very bright object, Image is out of focus, From the viewfinder, Blinks