JVC GR-DVM1, Instructions Manual

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied.
2. Recording cannot be
performed.
3.
There is no playback
picture.
4. Some functions are not
available.
5. The focus does not adjust
automatically.
6. The cassette won’t load
properly.
7.
Play, Rewind and
Fast-Forward functions
don’t work.
8. The tape is moving, but
there’s no picture.
9. In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before 5
seconds have elapsed.
1. •The power is not connected
properly.
•The battery is dead.
•The LCD monitor is not
open fully when recording.
2. •The tape’s record safety tab
is set to “SAVE”.
•The Power Dial is set to
“PLAY”.
•The cassette's cover is open.
3.
•The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
4. •The shooting mode selector
is set to “AUTO”.
•The Power Dial is set to “5S”.
5. •Focus is set to “MANUAL”.
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
6. •The cassette is in the wrong
position.
•The battery’s charge is low.
7.
•The Power Dial is not set to
“PLAY”.
•The cassette’s cover is open.
8. •The LCD monitor is turned
off.
•Your TV has AV input
terminals, but is not set to
its VIDEO mode.
9. •The 5-Second mode in the
System Menu is set to
“ANIMATION”.
1. •Connect the AC Adapter
securely (
Z
pg. 10).
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
(
Z
pg. 9).
•Open the LCD monitor
fully. The LCD monitor
turns on/off when it is
opened/closed while the
Power Dial is set to “REC”.
2. •Set the tape’s record safety
tab to “REC” (
Z
pg. 13).
•Set the Power Dial to
“REC” (
Z
pg. 19).
•Close the cassette's cover.
3.
•Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again (
Z
pg. 19).
4. •Set the shooting mode
selector to "MANUAL"
(
Z
pg. 18).
•Set the Power Dial to any
position except “5S”
(
Z
pg. 28).
5. •Set Focus to “AUTO”
(
Z
pg. 46).
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again (
Z
pg. 72).
6. •Set it in the right position
(
Z
pg. 13).
•Install a fully charged
battery (
Z
pg. 8).
7.
•Set the Power Dial to
“PLAY” (
Z
pg. 49).
•Close the cassette's cover
(
Z
pg. 13).
8. •Press and hold the IND/
DISPLAY button for over 2
seconds (
Z
pg. 23).
•Set the TV to the mode or
channel appropriate for
video playback (
Z
pg. 53).
9. •Select “5S” or “5SD” in the
System Menu (
Z
pg. 33).
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC
dealer or Technical Service Center.
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