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Troubleshooting
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Recording cannot be
performed.
• The tape’s erase protection tab is
set to “SAVE”.
• “TAPE END” appears.
• The cassette holder cover is open.
«
Set the tape’s erase protection tab
to “REC” (
13).
«
Replace with new cassette (
13).
«
Close the cassette holder cover.
When shooting a
subject illuminated by
bright light, vertical
lines appear.
• This is not a malfunction.
When the screen is
under direct sunlight
during shooting, the
screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
• This is not a malfunction.
The focus does not
adjust automatically.
• Focus is set to the Manual mode.
• The lens is dirty or covered with
condensation.
«
Set Focus to the Auto mode (
24).
«
Clean the lens and check the
focus again (
24).
The image looks like
the shutter speed is
too slow.
• When shooting in the dark, the
unit becomes highly sensitive to
light when “GAIN UP” is set to
“AUTO”.
«
If you want the lighting to look
more natural, set “GAIN UP” to
“AGC” or “OFF” (
20).
Images on the LCD
monitor appear dark or
whitish.
• In places subject to low
temperature, images become
dark due to the characteristics
of the LCD monitor. This is not a
malfunction.
«
Adjust the brightness and angle of
the LCD monitor
(
8, 13).
Picture does not
appear on the LCD
monitor.
• The LCD monitor’s brightness
setting is too dark.
«
Adjust the brightness of the LCD
monitor (
13).
Aspect ratio is strange.
«
If the aspect ratio of the video you
are playing is strange, change the
setting in “16:9 OUTPUT” (
21,
23).
No power is supplied.
• The power is not connected
properly.
• The battery pack is not attached
fi rmly.
• The battery is dead.
«
Connect the AC adapter securely.
(
11)
«
Detach the battery pack once
again and re-attach it fi rmly. (
11)
«
Replace the dead battery with a
fully charged one. (
11)
The POWER/CHARGE
lamp on the camcorder
does not light during
charging.
• Charging is diffi cult in places
subject to extremely high/low
temperatures.
• The battery pack is not attached
fi rmly.
«
To protect the battery, it is
recommended to charge it in
places with a temperature of 10°C
to 35°C. (
33)
«
Detach the battery pack once
again and re-attach it fi rmly.
(
11)
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