JVC GR-DA30U User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

The tape is moving, but
there is no picture.

• Your TV has AV input terminals,

but is not set to its VIDEO mode.

• The cassette holder cover is open.

« Set the TV to the mode or channel

appropriate for video playback.
(

੬ 18)

« Close the cassette holder cover.

(

੬ 13)

Blocks of noise appear
during playback, or
there is no playback
picture and the screen
becomes blue.

« Clean the video heads with an

optional cleaning cassette.
(

੬ 2)

Data battery status
does not appear.

• The AC Adapter is connected to

the camcorder.

• The camcorder turned off

automatically.

« Disconnect the AC adapter from

the camcorder.

« Turn the camcorder off, then on

again.

Warning Indication

Meaning / Remedy

High

Exhausted

• Displays the battery remaining power.
• As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power

indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off
automatically.

SET TO MANUAL
MODE

• Appears when you attempt to change “Menu Settings”, “Backlight

Compensation” or “Manual Focus” while in AUTO mode A. (

੬ 9)

TAPE END

• Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

LENS CAP

• Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is

attached or when it is dark.

SET DATE/TIME!

• Appears when the date/time is not set.

(

੬ 12).

• The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time

has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

• Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to “REC”.
• Blinks when no tape is loaded.

CHECK TAPE’S
ERASE PROTECTION
TAB

• Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power

Switch is set to “REC”.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
OR DC PLUG

• Error indications 01, 02 or 06.
Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply or battery.*

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE EJECT AND
REINSERT TAPE

• Error indications 03 or 04.
Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.*

* The camcorder turns off automatically. Re-check if the indication clears. When it does, you can

resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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