EN 31
Troubleshooting
ENGLISH
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 13).
« Replace with new cassette (੬ 13).
« 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 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 24).
« Clean the lens and check the
focus again (੬ 24).
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 20).
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 8, 13).
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 13).
Aspect ratio is strange.
« If the aspect ratio of the video you
are playing is strange, change the
setting in “16:9 OUTPUT”
(੬ 21, 23).
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 11)
« Detach the battery pack once
again and re-attach it fi rmly. (੬ 11)
« Replace the dead battery with a
fully charged one. (੬ 11)
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 33)
« Detach the battery pack once
again and re-attach it fi rmly.
(੬ 11)
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