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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 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.
Power
No power is supplied.
The power is not connected properly.
➜Connect the AC Adapter securely. (
The battery pack is not attached firmly.
➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach
it firmly. (
pg. 12)
The battery is dead.
➜Replace the dead battery with a fully charged
one. (
pg. 13)
Video Recording
Recording cannot be performed.
The tape's erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".
➜Set the tape's erase protection tab to "REC".
(
pg. 16)
"TAPE END" appears.
➜Replace with new cassette. (
The cassette holder cover is open.
➜Close 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".
➜Set "DATE/TIME" to "ON". (
pg. 13)
pg. 16)
pg. 22, 24)
TROUBLESHOOTING
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications
blink.
Effect and "DIS" functions that cannot be used
together are selected at the same time.
➜Re-read the sections Effects and "DIS".
(
pg. 22, 23, 31)
Digital Zoom does not work.
28X optical zoom is selected.
➜Set "ZOOM" to "56X" 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.
➜Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for
video playback. (
pg. 22)
The cassette holder cover is open.
➜Close the cassette holder cover. (
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or
there is no playback picture and the screen
becomes blue.
➜Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning
cassette. (
pg. 40)
Advanced features
The focus does not adjust automatically.
Focus is set to the Manual mode.
➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. (
The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
➜Clean the lens and check the focus again.
(
pg. 38)
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The16:9 wide mode (
selected.
➜Disengage the (
mode. (
pg. 26)
EN
pg. 24)
pg. 16)
pg. 27)
16:9 indicator) is
16:9 indicator) 16:9 wide
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