Troubleshooting EN 31
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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Recording cannot be | • | The tape’s erase protection tab is | Set the tape’s erase protection tab | ||||||
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| set to “SAVE”. | to “REC” ( 13). | ||||||
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| • | “TAPE END” appears. | Replace with new cassette ( 13). |
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| • The cassette holder cover is open. | Close the cassette holder cover. | |
When shooting a | • | This is not a malfunction. |
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subject illuminated by |
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bright light, vertical |
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lines appear. |
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When the screen is | • | This is not a malfunction. |
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under direct sunlight |
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during shooting, the |
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screen becomes red or |
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The focus does not | • | Focus is set to the Manual mode. | Set Focus to the Auto mode ( 24). | ||||||
adjust automatically. | • | The lens is dirty or covered with | Clean the lens and check the | ||||||
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| condensation. | focus again ( 24). |
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The image looks like | • | When shooting in the dark, the | If you want the lighting to look | ||||||
the shutter speed is |
| unit becomes highly sensitive to | more natural, set “GAIN UP” to | ||||||
too slow. |
| light when “GAIN UP” is set to | “AGC” or “OFF” ( 20). | ||||||
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Images on the LCD | • | In places subject to low | Adjust the brightness and angle of | ||||||
monitor appear dark or |
| temperature, images become | the LCD monitor | ||||||
whitish. |
| dark due to the characteristics | ( 8, 13). | ||||||
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Picture does not | • | The LCD monitor’s brightness | Adjust the brightness of the LCD | ||||||
appear on the LCD |
| setting is too dark. | monitor ( 13). | ||||||
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Aspect ratio is strange. |
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| setting in “16:9 OUTPUT” |
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No power is supplied. | • | The power is not connected | Connect the AC Adapter securely. | ||||||
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| • The battery pack is not attached | Detach the battery pack once | |
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| • The battery is dead. | Replace the dead battery with a | |
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| fully charged one. ( 11) |
The POWER/CHARGE | • | Charging is diffi cult in places | To protect the battery, it is | ||||||
lamp on the camcorder |
| subject to extremely high/low | recommended to charge it in | ||||||
does not light during |
| temperatures. | places with a temperature of 10°C | ||||||
charging. |
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| to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). ( 33) | ||||||
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| • The battery pack is not attached | Detach the battery pack once | |
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| fi rmly. | again and |
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ENGLISH
