JVC GR-DVJ70EK Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC
dealer or Technical Service Center.
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTION
1.No power is supplied.1.YThe power is not connected1.YConnect the AC Adapter
properly.securely (Z pg. 10).
YThe battery is dead.YReplace the dead battery
YThe viewfinder hasnOt beenwith a fully charged one
pulled out.(Z pg. 9).
YPull the viewfinder out.
2.Recording cannot be2.YThe tapeOs record safety tab2.YSet the tapeOs record safety
performed.is set to OSAVE�.tab to OREC� (Z pg. 13).
YThe Power Dial is set toYSet the Power Dial to
OPLAY�.OREC�.
3.There is no playback3.YThe camcorder is not getting3.YTurn the camcorderOs power
picture.power, or some otheroff and on again.
malfunction exists.YPull out the viewfinder to
YThe lens cover is closed.open the lens cover.
4.Some functions are not4.YThe Select Dial is set to4.YSet the Select Dial to any
available.OAUTO�.position except OAUTO�.
YThe Power Dial is set to O5S�.YSet the Power Dial to any
position except O5S�.
5.The focus does not adjust5.YFocus is set to OMANUAL�.5.YSet Focus to OAUTO�
automatically.YThe recording was done in a(Z pg. 37).
dark place, or the contrastYAdjust the diopter
was low.(Z pg. 14).
YThe diopter is not properlyYClean the lens and check
adjusted.the focus again.
YThe lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
6.The cassette wonOt load6.YThe cassette is in the wrong6.YSet it in the right position.
properly.position.YInstall a fully charged
YThe batteryOs charge is low.battery.
7.Play, Rewind and7.YThe Power Dial is not set to7.YSet the Power Dial to
Fast-Forward functionsOPLAY�.OPLAY� (Z pg. 45).
donOt work.YThe cassetteOs cover is open.
8.The tape is moving, but8.YYour TV has AV input8.YSet the TV to the mode or
thereOs no picture.terminals, but is not set tochannel appropriate for
its VIDEO mode.video playback.
9.When shooting a subject9.YThis is a result of9.
illuminated by brightexceedingly high contrast, NNNN
light, vertical lines appear.and is not a malfunction.
10.In the 5-Second mode,10.YThe 5-Second mode in the10.YSelect O5S� or O5SD�
recording ends before 5System Menu is set toin the System Menu
seconds have elapsed.OANIMATION�.(Z pgs. 19, 20).
11.Even though OGAIN UP�11.YDepending on the light source,11.
was set to OA �, scenesthe 1/30 shutter speed may be
NNNN
shot in dark places aredeactivated in order to reduce
not brightened.the shakiness in the picture.
12.Snapshot mode cannot be12.YP.AE/Effects Sepia,12.YDisengage them.
used.Monotone or Slow (SlowYDisengage the Squeeze
Shutter) are activated.mode.
YThe Squeeze mode isYDisengage the Cinema
selected.mode.
YThe Cinema mode is engaged,
disabling the white border.