Troubleshooting - JVC GR-DVM50 Instructions Manual

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/SET.
6. The focus does not adjust
automatically.
7. The cassette will not load
properly.
8. In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before
5 seconds have elapsed.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. • The power is not connected
properly.
• The battery is dead.
• The LCD monitor is not open
fully or the viewfinder is not
pulled out when recording.
2. • The built-in clock's recharge-
able lithium battery is
discharged.
• The previously set date/time is
erased.
3. • The tape's erase protection
switch is set to "SAVE".
• The Power Switch is set to
" ".
• "TAPE END" appears.
• The cassette's cover is open.
4. • The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
5. • The Operation Switch is set to
" ".
6. • Focus is set to "MANUAL".
• The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast was
low.
• The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
7. • The cassette is in the wrong
position.
• The battery's charge is low.
8. • The 5-Second mode in the
System Menu is set to
"ANIM.".
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. • Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely
( pg. 9).
• Replace the dead battery with a
fully charged one (
• Open the LCD monitor fully or
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. • Connect the camcorder to an
AC outlet using the AC Power
Adapter/Charger for over
24 hours to charge the clock's
lithium battery (
3. • Set the tape's erase protection
switch to "REC" (
• Set the Power Switch to any
position except "
"OFF" ( pg. 15).
• Replace with new cassette
( pg. 11).
• Close the cassette's cover.
4. • Turn the camcorder's power
off and on again (
5. • Set the Operation Switch to
" " ( pg. 15).
6. • Set Focus to "AUTO"
( pg. 37).
• Clean the lens and check the
focus again ( pg. 68).
7. • Set it in the right position
( pg. 11).
• Install a fully charged battery
( pg. 8, 9).
8. • Select "5S" or "5SD" in the
System Menu (
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