40 EN TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

Warning Indications

Picture does not appear on the LCD

 

monitor.

 

 

The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”.

HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”. ( pg. 18, 22, 25)

The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

( pg. 15)

HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg. 18)

An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.

A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable.

H pg. 41.

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

High

Exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 16)

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”. ( pg. 13)

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 44)

CONDENSATION, OPERATIONPAUSED PLEASE WAIT

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

TAPE!

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

TAPE END

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

SET DATE/TIME!

Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 14)

The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.