JVC LYT0291-001B manual Troubleshooting, Corrective Action

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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 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 wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM

1.No power is supplied.

2.“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

3.Recording cannot be performed.

4.There is no 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.In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before

5 seconds have elapsed.

10.Pro Snapshot mode cannot be used.

11.Although Pro Snapshot is attempted, flash does not take place.

	POSSIBLE CAUSES			CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. • The power is not connected		1.		• Connect the AC Power Adapter/
properly.				Charger securely (☞ pg. 9).
• The battery is dead.				• Replace the dead battery with a
• The LCD monitor is not open				fully charged one (☞ pg. 8, 9).
fully or the viewfinder is not				• Open the LCD monitor fully or
pulled out when recording.				pull out the viewfinder. The LCD
				monitor turns on/off when it is
				opened/closed at approx. 90°
				while the Power Switch is set to
				any position except “OFF” if the
				viewfinder is not fully pulled out.
2. • The built-in clock's recharge-			2. • Connect the camcorder to an
able lithium battery is				AC outlet using the AC Power
discharged.				Adapter/Charger for over
• The previously set date/time is				24 hours to charge the clock's
erased.				lithium battery (☞ pg. 10).
3. • The tape’s erase protectoin			3. • Set the tape’s erase protection
swtich is set to “SAVE”.				switch to “REC” (☞ pg. 11).
• The Power Switch is set to				• Set the Power Switch to any
“	”.			position except “		” or
• “TAPE END” appears.				“OFF” (☞ pg. 15).
• The cassette's cover is open.				• Replace with new cassette
				(☞ pg. 11).
				• Close the cassette's cover.
4. • The camcorder is not getting			4. • Turn the camcorder’s power off
power, or some other				and on again (☞ pg. 16).
malfunction exists.
5. • The Power Switch is set to			5. • Set the Power Switch to any
“	”.			position except “		”
				(☞ pg. 15).
6. • The Power Switch is set to “ ”		6.		• Set the Power Switch to “ ” or
or “5S”.				“	” (☞ pg. 15).
7. • Focus is set to “MANUAL”.			7. • Set Focus to “AUTO” (☞ pg. 39).
• The recording was done in a dark				• Clean the lens and check the
place, or the contrast was low.				focus again (☞ pg. 73).

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

8.	• The cassette is in the wrong	8.	• Set it in the right position
	position.		(☞ pg. 11).
	• The battery’s charge is low.		• Install a fully charged battery
			(☞ pg. 8, 9).
9.	• The 5-Second mode in the	9.	• Select “5S” or “5SD” in the
	System Menu is set to “ANIM.”.		System Menu (☞ pg. 32).
10.	• The Squeeze mode is selected.	10.	• Disengage the Squeeze mode
	• High Speed Recording is being		(☞ pg. 31).
	attempted.		• Do not use High Speed
			Recording (☞ pg. 44).
11.	• The subject is too bright with	11.	• Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the
	the flash set to “AUTO”.		Recording Menu (☞ pg. 28).
	• If blinks, the flash is being		• It can take up to 10 seconds to
	charged.		charge the flash.