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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
1.
No power is supplied.
2.
“SET DATE/TIME!”
appears.
3.
Recording cannot be
performed.
4.
There is no picture.
5.
Some functions are not
available using the MENU
wheel.
6.
The focus does not adjust
automatically.
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.
2.
•The built-in clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery
is discharged.
•The previously set date/time
is erased.
3.
•The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
•The Power Switch is set to
“ ” or “OFF”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
4.
•The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
5.
•The Power Switch is set to
“ ”.
6.
•Focus is set to the Manual
mode.
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
1.
•Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely
(੬ pg. 9).
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
(੬ pg. 8, 9).
•Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder.
2.
•Connect the camcorder to
an AC outlet using the AC
Power Adapter/Charger for
over 24 hours to charge the
clock’s lithium battery
(੬ pg. 11).
3.
•Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”
(੬ pg. 12).
•Set the Power Switch to
“ ” or “ ” (੬ pg. 14).
•Replace with new cassette
(੬ pg. 12).
•Close the cassette holder
cover.
4.
•Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again
(੬ pg. 18).
5.
•Set the Power Switch to
“ ” (੬ pg. 14).
6.
•Set Focus to the Auto mode
(੬ pg. 27).
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again (੬ pg. 80).
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed
as usual from the beginning.
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