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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 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 seconds have elapsed.
10.Pro Snapshot mode cannot be used.
11.Although Pro Snapshot is attempted, flash does not take place.
| POSSIBLE CAUSES |
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| CORRECTIVE ACTION | ||
1. • The power is not connected | 1. | • Connect the AC Power Adapter/ | ||||
properly. |
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| Charger securely (☞ pg. 7). | |||
• The battery is dead. |
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| • Replace the dead battery with a | |||
• The LCD monitor is not open |
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| fully charged one (☞ pg. 6, 7). | |||
fully or the viewfinder is not |
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| • Open the LCD monitor fully or | |||
pulled out when recording. |
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| pull out the viewfinder. The LCD | |||
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| monitor turns on/off when it is | ||
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| opened/closed at approx. 90° | ||
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| while the Power Switch is set to | ||
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| any position except “OFF” if the | ||
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| viewfinder is not fully pulled out. | ||
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2. • The |
| 2. • Connect the camcorder to an | ||||
able lithium battery is |
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| AC outlet using the AC Power | |||
discharged. |
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| Adapter/Charger for over | |||
• The previously set date/time is |
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| 24 hours to charge the clock's | |||
erased. |
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| lithium battery (☞ pg. 8). | |||
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3. • The tape’s erase protectoin |
| 3. • Set the tape’s erase protection | ||||
swtich is set to “SAVE”. |
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| switch to “REC” (☞ pg. 9). | |||
• The Power Switch is set to |
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| • Set the Power Switch to any | |||
“ | ”. |
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| position except “ | ” or | |
• “TAPE END” appears. |
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| “OFF” (☞ pg. 13). |
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• The cassette's cover is open. |
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| • Replace with new cassette | |||
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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 off | ||||
power, or some other |
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| 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 | ||||
“ | ”. |
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| position except “ | ” | |
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6. • The Power Switch is set to “ ” | 6. | • Set the Power Switch to “ ” or | ||||
or “5S”. |
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| “ | ” (☞ pg. 13). |
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7. • Focus is set to “MANUAL”. |
| 7. • Set Focus to “AUTO” (☞ pg. 37). | ||||
• The recording was done in a dark |
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| • Clean the lens and check the | |||
place, or the contrast was low. |
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| focus again (☞ pg. 71). |
•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
8. | • The cassette is in the wrong | 8. | • Set it in the right position |
| position. |
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| • The battery’s charge is low. |
| • Install a fully charged battery |
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| (☞ pg. 6, 7). |
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9. | • The | 9. | • Select “5S” or “5SD” in the |
| System Menu is set to “ANIM.”. |
| System Menu (☞ pg. 30). |
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10. | • The Squeeze mode is selected. | 10. | • Disengage the Squeeze mode |
| • High Speed Recording is being |
| (☞ pg. 29). |
| attempted. |
| • Do not use High Speed |
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| Recording (☞ pg. 42). |
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11. | • The subject is too bright with | 11. | • Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the |
| the flash set to “AUTO”. |
| Recording Menu (☞ pg. 26). |
| • If blinks, the flash is being |
| • It can take up to 10 seconds to |
| charged. |
| charge the flash. |