70EN
TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSES |
1.No power is supplied. 1. •The power is not connected properly.
•The battery is dead. •The LCD monitor is not
open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording.
2.“SET DATE/TIME!” 2. •The
appears. | clock lithum battery is | ||
| discharged and the | ||
| previously set date/time is | ||
| erased. | ||
3. Recording cannot be | 3. •The tape’s record safety tab | ||
performed. | is set to “SAVE”. | ||
| •The Power Dial is set to | ||
| “PLAY”. | ||
| •“TAPE END” appears. | ||
| •The cassette's cover is open. | ||
4. There is no playback | 4. •The camcorder is not getting | ||
picture. | power, or some other | ||
| malfunction exists. | ||
5. Some functions are not | 5. •The Power Dial is set to | ||
available using the MENU | “ | A | ”. |
button. |
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6. Some functions are not | 6. •The Power Dial is set to | ||
available using the Select | “ | A | ”, “5S” and “ ”. |
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Dial.
7.The focus does not adjust 7. •Focus is set to “MANUAL”.
automatically.•The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low.
•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
8.The cassette won’t load 8. •The cassette is in the wrong
properly. | position. |
| •The battery’s charge is low. |
9. Play, Rewind and | 9. •The Power Dial is not set to |
“PLAY”. | |
don’t work. |
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.•Connect the AC Power Adapter/Charger
securely (☞ pg. 10). •Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one
(☞ pg. 9).
•Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder. The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 90° while the Power Dial is set to any position except “OFF” if the viewfinder is not fully pulled out.
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. 11).
3.•Set the tape’s record safety tab to “REC” (☞ pg. 12).
•Set the Power Dial to “ | A | ”, |
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“M ”, “5S” or “” (☞ pg. 17).
•Replace with new cassette (☞ pg. 12).
•Close the cassette's cover.
4.•Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again (☞ pg. 19).
5.•Set the Power Dial to any position except “ A ” (☞ pg. 17).
6.•Set the Power Dial to any position except “ A ”, “5S” and “” (☞ pg. 17).
7.•Set Focus to “AUTO”
(☞ pg. 45).
•Clean the lens and check the focus again (☞ pg. 75).
8.•Set it in the right position
(☞ pg. 12).
•Install a fully charged battery (☞ pg. 8).
9.•Set the Power Dial to “PLAY” (☞ pg. 50).