Troubleshooting - JVC 0997TOV*UN*SN Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
SYMPTOM
1. No power is supplied.
2. Recording cannot be
performed.
3. There is no playback
picture.
4. Some functions are not
available using the MENU
button.
5. Some functions are not
available using the Select
Dial.
6. The focus does not adjust
automatically.
7. The cassette won't load
properly.
8. Play, Rewind and
Fast-Forward functions
don't work.
9. The tape is moving, but
there's no picture.
10. In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before 5
seconds have elapse
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 tape's record safety tab
is set to "SAVE".
•The Power Dial is set to
"PLAY".
•"TAPE END" appears.
•The cassette's cover is open.
3. •The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
4. •The Power Dial is set to
" ".
A
5. •The Power Dial is set to
"5S" and "
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 Power Dial is not set to
"PLAY".
9. •Your TV has AV input
terminals, but is not set to
its VIDEO mode.
•The cassette's cover is open.
10. •The 5-Second mode in the
System Menu is set to
"ANIM.".
d.
1. •Connect the AC Adapter
2. •Set the tape's record safety
3. •Turn the camcorder's power
4. •Set the Power Dial to any
5. •Set the Power Dial to any
".
A
6. •Set Focus to "AUTO"
7. •Set it in the right position
8. •Set the Power Dial to
9. •Set the TV to the mode or
10. •Select "5S" or "5SD" in the
EN
CORRECTIVE ACTION
securely ( pg. 10).
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
( pg. 9).
•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 Dial is set to any
position except "OFF" if the
viewfinder is not fully
pulled out.
tab to "REC" ( pg. 12).
•Set the Power Dial to "
" ", "5S" or " "
M
( pg. 18).
•Replace with new cassette
( pg. 12).
•Close the cassette's cover.
off and on again (
position except " "
A
( pg. 18).
position except "5S" and
" " ( pg. 18).
A
( pg. 44).
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again ( pg. 72).
( pg. 12).
•Install a fully charged
battery ( pg. 8).
"PLAY" ( pg. 49).
channel appropriate for
video playback (
57).
•Close the cassette's cover
( pg. 12).
System Menu ( pg. 35).
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A
pg. 19).
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