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RE
FERENCES
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. ( ੬ pg. 11)
• Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one.
(
੬ 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 tape’s 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”. ( ੬ pg. 17, 23)
— For Video Recording —
• Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”.
(
੬ pg. 15)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
• Replace with new cassette.
( ੬ 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”.
( ੬ pg. 31, 38)
6. During recording, sound
cannot be heard.
6. • This 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”. (
੬ pg. 31 – 34, 36)
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