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SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.c The battery pack has not been attached correctly
(Z pg. 4).
c The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 4).
c The power supply has not been correctly connected
(Z pg. 5).
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.c The recording tapeOs Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover
the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding tabs.
In this case, check the position of the tab.)
Recording does not start.c The camcorder power switch has not been set to CAMERA
(Z pg. 10).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but thereOs noc The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.
playback picture.c If A/V connection is used, the TVOs VIDEO/TV switch has
not been set to VIDEO.
c The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.
Noise bars appear in the playbackc Manual Tracking has not been performed (Z pg. 29).
picture.
Playback picture is blurred orc The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest
interrupted.JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.
The counter indication is blurredc This is normal.
during Still playback.
TAPE TRANSPORT
The tape stops during fast-forward orc The Counter Memory Function has been activated
rewind.(Z pg. 29).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannotc The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
be performed.
OTHER
The tape wonOt eject.c The battery pack is running low.
Some functions are not available.c The PROGRAM AE dial is set to LOCK (Z pg. 14).
Vertical white lines appear whenc This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
shooting a very bright object.background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the
camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appearc Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
in the viewfinder.
An error number (E01, etc.) appearsc Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
in the viewfinder.
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 clock battery; and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning. |