Troubleshooting - JVC GR-DVL140 Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

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.
SYMPTOM
1. No power is supplied.
2. "SET DATE/TIME!"
appears.
3. Recording cannot be
performed.
4. There is no picture.
5. The focus does not adjust
automatically.
6. The cassette will not load
properly.
7. Snapshot mode cannot be
used.
8. The colour of Snapshot
looks strange.
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. •The tape's erase protection
tab is set to "SAVE".
•The Power Switch is set to
" " or "OFF".
•"TAPE END" appears.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
4. •The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
5. •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.
6. •The cassette is in the wrong
position.
•The battery's charge is low.
7. •The Squeeze mode is
selected.
8. •The light source or the
subject does not include
white. Or there are various
different light sources
behind the subject.
•The Sepia or Monotone
mode is activated.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. •Connect the AC Adapter
securely ( pg. 9).
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
( pg. 8, 9).
2. •Set the date/time
( pg. 12).
•Consult your nearest JVC
dealer for replacement.
3. •Set the tape's erase
protection tab to "REC"
( pg. 13).
•Set the Power Switch to
" " or " " (
•Replace with new cassette
( pg. 13).
•Close the cassette holder
cover.
4. •Turn the camcorder's power
off and on again (
5. •Set Focus to the Auto mode
( pg. 25).
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again (
6. •Set it in the right position
( pg. 13).
•Install a fully charged
battery ( pg. 8, 9).
7. •Disengage the Squeeze
mode ( pg. 36).
8. •Find a white subject and
compose your shot so that it
also appears in the frame
( pg. 30).
•Turn off Sepia and Mono-
tone ( pg. 26, 27).
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