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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 Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• The power is not connected
properly.
• The battery is dead.
• The date/time is not set.
• The built-in clock battery has run
out and the previously set date/time
has been erased.
• The tape’s erase protection tab is
set to “SAVE”.
• The Power Switch is set to “PLAY”
or “OFF”.
• “TAPE END” appears.
• The cassette holder cover is open.
• The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other malfunction
exists.
• Focus is set to the Manual mode.
• The recording was done in a dark
place, or the contrast was low.
• The lens is dirty or covered with
condensation.
• The cassette is in the wrong
position.
• The battery’s charge is low.
• The Squeeze mode is selected.
• Connect the AC Adapter securely
(
墌
pg. 9).
• Replace the dead battery with a
fully charged one (
墌
pg. 8, 9).
• Set the date/time (
墌
pg. 11).
• Consult your nearest JVC dealer
for replacement.
• Set the tape’s erase protection tab
to “REC” (
墌
pg. 12).
• Set the Power Switch to “
AUTO
” or
“
MANUAL
” (
墌
pg. 16).
• Replace with new cassette
(
墌
pg. 12).
• Close the cassette holder cover.
• Turn the camcorder’s power off
and on again (
墌
pg. 16).
• Set Focus to the Auto mode
(
墌
pg. 29).
• Clean the lens and check the focus
again (
墌
pg. 58).
• Set it in the right position
(
墌
pg. 12).
• Install a fully charged battery
(
墌
pg. 8, 9).
• Disengage the Squeeze mode
(
墌
pg. 34).
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1
No power is supplied.
2
“SET DATE/TIME!”
appears.
3
Recording cannot be
performed.
4
There is no picture.
5
The focus does not adjust
automatically.
6
The cassette will not load
properly.
7
Snapshot mode cannot be
used.
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