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TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a
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 MENU.
6.During shooting, some functions are not available using the Select Dial.
7.The focus does not adjust automatically.
8.The cassette will not load properly.
9.Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work.
| POSSIBLE CAUSES |
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| CORRECTIVE ACTION |
1. | •The power is not connected |
| 1. | • Connect the AC Power |
| properly. |
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| Adapter/Charger securely |
| •The battery is dead. |
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| (☞ pg. 7). |
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| • Replace the dead battery |
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| with a fully charged one |
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| (☞ pg. 6). |
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2. | •The clock lithium battery is |
| 2. | • Install a battery or replace |
| either not installed or has |
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| the old battery with a new |
| discharged. |
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| one (☞ pg. 8). |
| •The previously set date/time |
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| is erased. |
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3. | •The tape’s record safety tab is |
| 3. | • Set the tape’s record safety |
| set to “SAVE”. |
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| tab to “REC” (☞ pg. 10). |
| •The Power Switch is set to |
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| • Set the Power Switch to |
| “PLAY”. |
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| “AUTO” or “PRO.” |
| •“TAPE END” appears. |
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| (☞ pg. 14). |
| •The cassette’s cover is open. |
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| • Replace with new cassette |
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| (☞ pg. 10). |
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| • Close the cassette’s cover. |
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4. | •The camcorder is not getting |
| 4. | • Turn the camcorder’s power |
| power, or some other |
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| off and on again (☞ pg. 14). |
| malfunction exists. |
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5. | •The Power Switch is set to |
| 5. | • Set the Power Switch to any |
| “AUTO”. |
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| position except “AUTO” |
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| (☞ pg. 14). |
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6. | •The Power Switch is set to |
| 6. | • Set the Power Switch to |
| “AUTO”. |
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| “PRO.” (☞ pg. 14). |
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7. | •Focus is set to “MANUAL”. |
| 7. | • Set Focus to “AUTO” |
| •The recording was done in a |
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| (☞ pg. 31). |
| dark place, or the contrast |
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| • Clean the lens and check the |
| was low. |
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| focus again (☞ pg. 61). |
| •The lens is dirty or covered |
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| with condensation. |
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8. | •The cassette is in the wrong |
| 8. | • Set it in the right position |
| position. |
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| (☞ pg. 10). |
| •The battery’s charge is low. |
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| • Install a fully charged battery |
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| (☞ pg. 6). |
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9. | •The Power Switch is not set |
| 9. | • Set the Power Switch to |
| to “PLAY”. |
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| “PLAY” (☞ pg. 36). |
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