Troubleshooting, Power video and d.s.c. recording – JVC 0503-FO-ID-VP User Manual
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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 Power Adapter/Charger, 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 Power
Adapter/Charger securely.
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• Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one.
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• 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
“P” or “OFF”.
— For Video Recording —
• The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
• The Recording Mode Switch
is set to “MEMORY”.
• “TAPE END” appears.
• The cassette holder cover is
open.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
• The Recording Mode Switch
is not set to “MEMORY”.
2. • Set the Power Switch to “A”
or “M”. (
— For Video Recording —
• Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”.
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• Set the Recording Mode
Switch to “VIDEO”.
• Replace with new cassette.
• Close the cassette holder
cover.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
• Set the Recording Mode
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.
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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.
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5. During recording, the date/
time does not appear.
5. • “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. • Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.
6. During recording, sound
cannot be heard.
6. • The optional headphones are
not connected to the
headphones connector.
6. • Connect the optional
headphones to the
headphone connector.
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