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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.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Recording cannot be
performed.
• The tape’s erase protection tab is
set to “SAVE”.
• “TAPE END” appears.
• The cassette holder cover is open.
« Set the tape’s erase protection tab
to “REC” (੬ 18).
« Replace with new cassette (੬ 18).
« Close 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.
The LCD monitor
indications blink.
• Effects function that cannot be
used together are selected at the
same time.
« Re-read the sections covering
Effects (੬ 39).
The focus does not
adjust automatically.
• Focus is set to the Manual mode.
• The lens is dirty or covered with
condensation.
« Set Focus to the Auto mode (੬ 35).
« Clean the lens and check the
focus again (੬ 35).
The image looks like
the shutter speed is
too slow.
• When shooting in the dark, the
unit becomes highly sensitive to
light when “GAIN UP” is set to
“AUTO”.
« If you want the lighting to look
more natural, set “GAIN UP” to
“AGC” or “OFF” (੬ 29).
Images on the LCD
monitor appear dark or
whitish.
• In places subject to low
temperature, images become
dark due to the characteristics
of the LCD monitor. This is not a
malfunction.
« Adjust the brightness and angle of
the LCD monitor (੬ 12, 18).
Picture does not
appear on the LCD
monitor.
• The LCD monitor’s brightness
setting is too dark.
« Adjust the brightness of the LCD
monitor (੬ 18).
« If the monitor is tilted upward 180
degrees, open the monitor fully.
(੬ 12)
Aspect ratio is strange.
« If the aspect ratio of the video you
are playing is strange, change the
setting in “WIDE TV” (੬ 31, 33).
No power is supplied. • The power is not connected
properly.
• The battery pack is not attached
fi rmly.
• The battery is dead.
« Connect the AC Adapter securely.
(੬ 16)
« Detach the battery pack once
again and re-attach it fi rmly. (੬ 16)
« Replace the dead battery with a
fully charged one. (੬ 16)
The POWER/CHARGE
lamp on the camcorder
does not light during
charging.
• Charging is diffi cult in places
subject to extremely high/low
temperatures.
• The battery pack is not attached
fi rmly.
« To protect the battery, it is
recommended to charge it in
places with a temperature of 10°C
to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). (੬ 46)
« Detach the battery pack once
again and re-attach it fi rmly. (੬ 16)
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