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TROUBLESHOOTING
36
EN
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 Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from
the beginning.
No power is supplied.
● The power is not connected properly.
HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach
it firmly. (
pg. 12)
● The battery is dead.
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged
one. (
pg. 12)
Video Recording
Recording cannot be performed.
● The tape's erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".
HSet the tape's erase protection tab to "REC".
(
pg. 17)
● "TAPE END" appears.
HReplace with new cassette. (
● The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover.
When shooting a subject illuminated by
bright light, vertical lines appear.
● This is not a malfunction.
When the screen is under direct sunlight
during shooting, the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
● This is not a malfunction.
During recording, the date/ time does not
appear.
● "DATE/TIME" is set to "OFF".
HSet "DATE/TIME" to "ON". (
Power
pg. 14)
pg. 17)
pg. 23, 25)
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications
blink.
● Effect and "DIS" functions that cannot be used
together are selected at the same time.
HRe-read the sections Effects and "DIS".
(
pg. 23, 24)
Digital Zoom does not work.
● 32X optical zoom is selected.
HSet "ZOOM" to "64X" or "800X". (
Video Playback
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to
its VIDEO mode.
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for
video playback. (
● The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover. (
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or
there is no playback picture and the screen
becomes blue.
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning
cassette. (
pg. 41)
Advanced features
The focus does not adjust automatically.
● Focus is set to the Manual mode.
HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (
● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
HClean the lens and check the focus again.
(
pg. 39)
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
● The 16:9 wide mode (
selected.
HDisengage the (
mode. (
pg. 27)
pg. 24)
pg. 22)
pg. 17)
pg. 28)
16:9 indicator) is
16:9 indicator) 16:9 wide
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