Troubleshooting - JVC GR-DV4000 Instructions Manual

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Instructions manual (88 pages)

Instructions manual (88 pages)

Table Of Contents

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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/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual

from the beginning.

Power

SYMPTOM

1. No power is supplied.

Video and D.S.C. Recording

SYMPTOM

2. Recording cannot be

performed.

3. When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

4. When the screen is under

direct sunlight during shooting,

the screen becomes red or

black for an instant.

5. During recording, the date/

time does not appear.

6. During recording, sound

cannot be heard.

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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.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

2. • The Power Switch is set to

"PLAY" or "OFF".

— For Video Recording —

• The tape's erase protection

tab is set to "SAVE".

• The VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to "MEMORY".

• "TAPE END" appears.

• The cassette holder cover is

open.

— For D.S.C. Recording —

• The VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to "VIDEO".

3. • This is a result of exceedingly

high contrast, and is not a

malfunction.

4. • This is not a malfunction.

5. • "DATE/TIME" is set to "OFF". 5. • Set "DATE/TIME" to "ON".

6. • The optional headphones are

not connected to the

headphones connector.