References; Troubleshooting - JVC GR-D248EZ Instructions Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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.
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. 11)
● The battery is dead.
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged
one. ( pg. 11)
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. 16)
● "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. 13)
pg. 16)
pg. 22, 26)
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications
blink.
● Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of
Program AE with special effects, "DIS" and other
functions that cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.
HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader
effects, Program AE with special effects and
"DIS". ( pg. 22, 24, 33, 34)
Digital Zoom does not work.
● 25X optical zoom is selected.
HSet "ZOOM" to "100X" 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. 44)
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. 42)
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends
before 5 seconds have elapsed.
● The 5-Second mode is set to "Anim." in MANUAL
Menu.
HSet "5S" to "5S" in MANUAL Menu.
( pg. 22, 28)
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
● The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode.
( pg. 22, 24)
pg. 23)
pg. 21)
pg. 16)
pg. 29)