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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
1.
No power is supplied.
2.
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
3.
Recording cannot be
performed.
4.
There is no picture.
5.
Some functions are not
available using MENU/SET.
6.
The focus does not adjust
automatically.
7.
The cassette will not load
properly.
8.
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 or the viewfinder is not
pulled out when recording.
2.
• The built-in clock’s recharge-
able lithium battery is
discharged.
• The previously set date/time is
erased.
3.
• The tape’s erase protection
switch is set to “SAVE”.
• The Power Switch is set to
“
”.
• “TAPE END” appears.
• The cassette’s cover is open.
4.
• The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
5.
• The Operation Switch is set to
“
”.
6.
• 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.
7.
• The cassette is in the wrong
position.
• The battery’s charge is low.
8.
• The 5-Second mode in the
System Menu is set to
“ANIM.”.
1.
• Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely
(
Z
pg. 7).
• Replace the dead battery with
a fully charged one (
Z
pg. 6,
7).
• Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder. The
LCD monitor turns on/off
when it is opened/closed at
approx. 90° while the Power
Switch is set to any position
except “OFF” if the viewfinder
is not fully pulled out.
2.
• Connect the camcorder to an
AC outlet using the AC Power
Adapter/Charger for over 24
hours to charge the clock’s
lithium battery (
Z
pg. 8).
3.
• Set the tape’s erase protection
switch to “REC” (
Z
pg. 9).
• Set the Power Switch to any
position except “
” or
“OFF” (
Z
pg. 13).
• Replace with new cassette
(
Z
pg. 9).
• Close the cassette’s cover.
4.
• Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again (
Z
pg. 14).
5.
• Set the Operation Switch to
“
” (
Z
pg. 13).
6.
• Set Focus to “AUTO”
(
Z
pg. 37).
• Clean the lens and check the
focus again (
Z
pg. 69).
7.
• Set it in the right position
(
Z
pg. 9).
• Install a fully charged battery
(
Z
pg. 6, 7).
8.
• Select “5S” or “5SD” in the
System Menu (
Z
pg. 28, 30).
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed
as usual from the beginning.
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