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TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Power
Video and D.S.C. Recording
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.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied. 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.
1. •Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely.
(੬ pg. 13)
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one.
(੬ pg. 12, 13)
•Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
2. Recording cannot be
performed.
2. •The Power Switch is set to
“P” or “OFF”.
— For Video Recording —
•The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
•The Recording Mode Switch
is set to “MEMORY”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
•The Recording Mode Switch
is not set to “MEMORY”.
2. •Set the Power Switch to “A”
or “M”. (੬ pg. 20, 28)
— For Video Recording —
•Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”.
(੬ pg. 18)
•Set the Recording Mode
Switch to “VIDEO”.
•Replace with new cassette.
(੬ pg. 18)
•Close the cassette holder
cover.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
•Set the Recording Mode
Switch to “MEMORY”.
3. When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
3. •This is a result of exceedingly
high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.
3.
—
4. When the screen is under
direct sunlight during shooting,
the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
4. •This is not a malfunction. 4.
—
5. During recording, the date/
time does not appear.
5. •“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.
(੬ pg. 35, 39)
6. During recording, sound
cannot be heard.
6. •The optional headphones are
not connected to the
headphones connector.
6. •Connect the optional
headphones to the
headphone connector.
(੬ pg. 85)
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