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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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
•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.
•The date/time is not set.
•The built-in clock battery has run
out and the previously set date/time
has been erased.
— For Tape Recording —
•The tape’s erase protection tab is
set to “SAVE”.
•The Power Switch is set to “ ”
or “OFF”.
•The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set
to “MEMORY”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette holder cover is open.
— For Memory Card Recording —
•The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set
to “VIDEO”.
•The camcorder is not getting power,
or some other malfunction exists.
•The Power Switch is set to “ ”.
•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.
•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.
•Set the date/time (੬ pg. 11).
•Consult your nearest JVC dealer
for replacement.
•Set the tape’s erase protection tab
to “REC” (੬ pg. 12).
•Set the Power Switch to “ ” or
“ ” (੬ pg. 17).
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
•Replace with new cassette
(੬ pg. 12).
•Close the cassette holder cover.
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“MEMORY”.
•Turn the camcorder’s power off and
on again (੬ pg. 14).
•Set the Power Switch to “ ”
(੬ pg. 14).
•Set Focus to the Auto mode
(੬ pg. 24).
•Clean the lens and check the focus
again (੬ pg. 80).
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power is supplied.
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
Recording cannot be
performed.
There is no picture.
Some functions are not
available using the MENU
wheel.
The focus does not adjust
automatically.