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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

SYMPTOM

1.No power is supplied.

2.“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

3.Recording cannot be performed.

4.There is no playback picture.

5.Some functions are not available using the MENU button.

6.Some functions are not available using the Select Dial.

7.The focus does not adjust automatically.

8.The cassette won’t load properly.

9.Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions don’t work.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

1.•The power is not connected properly.

•The battery is dead.

•The viewfinder is not pulled out when recording.

2.•The built-in rechargeable clock lithum battery is discharged and the previ- ously set date/time is erased.

3.•The tape’s record safety tab is set to “SAVE”.

•The Power Dial is set to “PLAY”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette's cover is open.

4.•The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.

5.•The Power Dial is set to “ A ”.

6.•The Power Dial is set to “ A ”, “5S” or “”.

7.•Focus is set to “MANUAL”. •The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast

was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

8.•The cassette is in the wrong position.

•The battery’s charge is low.

9.•The Power Dial is not set to

“PLAY”.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.• Connect the AC Power

Adapter/Charger securely (pg. 12).

Replace the dead battery

with a fully charged one (pg. 11).

Pull out the viewfinder.

2.• Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger etc. for over 24 hours to charge

the clock lithum battery (pg. 13).

3.• Set the tape’s record safety tab to “REC” (pg. 14).

Set the Power Dial to “ A ”, “ M ”, “5S” or “

(pg. 19).

Replace with new cassette (pg. 14).

Close the cassette's cover.

4.• Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again (pg. 21).

5.• Set the Power Dial to any

position except “ A ” (pg. 19).

6.• Set the Power Dial to any

position except “ A ”, “5S” or “” (pg. 19).

7.• Set Focus to “AUTO”

(pg. 43).

Clean the lens and check the focus again (pg. 73).

8.• Set it in the right position

(pg. 14).

Install a fully charged battery (pg. 11).

9.• Set the Power Dial to “PLAY” (pg. 48).

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