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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.
(

੬ pg. 13)

• Replace the dead battery

with a fully charged one.
(

੬ pg. 12, 13)

• 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”. (

੬ pg. 20, 28)

— For Video Recording —
• Set the tape’s erase

protection tab to “REC”.
(

੬ pg. 18)

• Set the Recording Mode

Switch to “VIDEO”.

• Replace with new cassette.

(

੬ pg. 18)

• 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.

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. 35, 39)

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.
(

੬ pg. 85)

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