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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
The tape is moving, but
there is no picture.
• Your TV has AV input terminals,
but is not set to its VIDEO mode.
• The cassette holder cover is open.
« Set the TV to the mode or channel
appropriate for video playback.
(੬ 18)
« Close the cassette holder cover.
(੬ 13)
Blocks of noise appear
during playback, or
there is no playback
picture and the screen
becomes blue.
« Clean the video heads with an
optional cleaning cassette.
(੬ 2)
Data battery status
does not appear.
• The AC Adapter is connected to
the camcorder.
• The camcorder turned off
automatically.
« Disconnect the AC adapter from
the camcorder.
« Turn the camcorder off, then on
again.
Warning Indication Meaning / Remedy
High
Exhausted
• Displays the battery remaining power.
• As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power
indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off
automatically.
SET TO MANUAL
MODE
• Appears when you attempt to change “Menu Settings”, “Backlight
Compensation” or “Manual Focus” while in AUTO mode A. (੬ 9)
TAPE END • Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.
LENS CAP • Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is
attached or when it is dark.
SET DATE/TIME! • Appears when the date/time is not set.
(੬ 12).
• The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time
has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
• Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to “REC”.
• Blinks when no tape is loaded.
CHECK TAPE’S
ERASE PROTECTION
TAB
• Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power
Switch is set to “REC”.
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
OR DC PLUG
• Error indications 01, 02 or 06.
Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply or battery.*
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE EJECT AND
REINSERT TAPE
• Error indications 03 or 04.
Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.*
* The camcorder turns off automatically. Re-check if the indication clears. When it does, you can
resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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