Troubleshooting - JVC GR-DVL505 Instructions Manual

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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 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/
BRIGHT.
6. The focus does not adjust
automatically.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. • The power is not connected
properly.
• The battery is dead.
2. • The date/time is not set.
• The built-in clock battery
has run out and the
previously set date/time has
been erased.
3. — For Video Recording —
• The tape's erase protection
tab is set to "SAVE".
• The Power Switch is set to
" " or "OFF".
• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is
set to " ".
• "TAPE END" appears.
• The cassette holder cover is
open.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is
set to "VIDEO".
• The camcorder's built-in
memory is full.
4. • The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
5. • The Power Switch is set to
" ".
6. • Focus is set to the Manual
mode.
• The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
• The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. •Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely
( pg. 9).
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
( pg. 8, 9).
2. •Set the date/time (
•Consult your nearest JVC
dealer for replacement.
3. •Set the tape's erase
protection tab to "REC"
( pg. 12).
•Set the Power Switch to
" " or "
•Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch
to "VIDEO".
•Replace with new cassette
( pg. 12).
•Close the cassette holder
cover.
•Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch
to " ".
•Delete unwanted still
images (
4. •Turn the camcorder's power
off and on again (
5. •Set the Power Switch to
" " (
6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode
( pg. 23).
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again (
pg. 11).
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