JVC GR-D200 Camcorder User Manual


 
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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 Adapter, 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 Adapter
securely. ( pg. 11)
Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one.
( pg. 10, 11)
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
PLAY or OFF.
For Video Recording
The tapes erase protection
tab is set to SAVE.
The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to MEMORY.
•“TAPE END appears.
The cassette holder cover is
open.
For D.S.C. Recording
The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to VIDEO.
2. Set the Power Switch to A
or M. ( pg. 17, 23)
For Video Recording
Set the tapes erase
protection tab to REC.
( pg. 15)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to VIDEO.
Replace with new cassette.
( pg. 15)
Close the cassette holder
cover.
For D.S.C. Recording
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
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.
( pg. 31, 38)
6. During recording, sound
cannot be heard.
6. The is normal. 6.
7. The LCD monitor or
viewfinder indications blink.
7. Certain Wipe/Fader effects,
certain modes of Program AE
with special effects, DIS
and other functions that
cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.
7. Re-read the sections covering
Wipe/Fader effects, Program
AE with special effects and
DIS. ( pg. 31 34, 36)
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REFERENCES
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