JVC GR DV 3 Camcorder User Manual


 
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
No power is supplied.
2.
“SET DATE/TIME!”
appears.
3.
Recording cannot be
performed.
4.
There is no playback
picture.
5.
Some functions are not
available using the MENU
button.
6.
Some functions are not
available using the Select
Dial.
7.
The focus does not adjust
automatically.
8.
The cassette won’t load
properly.
9.
Play, Rewind and Fast-
Forward functions don’t
work.
1.
•The power is not connected
properly.
•The battery is dead.
•The viewfinder is not pulled
out when recording.
2.
•The built-in rechargeable
clock lithum battery is
discharged and the previ-
ously set date/time is erased.
3.
•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.
4.
•The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
5.
•The Power Dial is set to “
A
”.
6.
•The Power Dial is set to “
A
”,
“5S” or “ ”.
7.
•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.
8.
•The cassette is in the wrong
position.
•The battery’s charge is low.
9.
•The Power Dial is not set to
“PLAY”.
1.
•Connect the AC Charger
Station securely ( pg. 10).
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
( pg. 9).
•Pull out the viewfinder.
2.
•Connect the camcorder to
an AC outlet using the AC
Charger Station etc. for over
24 hours to charge the
clock lithum battery
( pg. 11).
3.
•Set the tape’s record safety
tab to “REC” ( pg. 12).
•Set the Power Dial to “
A
”,
M
”, “5S” or “
( pg. 17).
•Replace with new cassette
( pg. 12).
•Close the cassette's cover.
4.
•Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again
( pg. 18).
5.
•Set the Power Dial to any
position except “
A
( pg. 17).
6.
•Set the Power Dial to any
position except “
A
”, “5S”
or “ ” ( pg. 17).
7.
•Set Focus to “AUTO”
( pg. 41).
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again ( pg. 73).
8.
•Set it in the right position
( pg. 12).
•Install a fully charged
battery ( pg. 9).
9.
•Set the Power Dial to
“PLAY” ( pg. 46).
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
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