JVC GR-DVM50U Instruction Manual - Page 63

TROUBLESHOOTING EN63 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. SYMPTOM 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. POSSIBLE CAUSES 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 rechargeable 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.". CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. • Connect the AC Power Adapter/Charger securely (੬ pg. 9). • Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (੬ pg. 8, 9). • 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 (੬ pg. 10). 3. • Set the tape's erase protection switch to "REC" (੬ pg. 11). • Set the Power Switch to any position except " " or "OFF" (੬ pg. 15). • Replace with new cassette (੬ pg. 11). • Close the cassette's cover. 4. • Turn the camcorder's power off and on again (੬ pg. 16). 5. • Set the Operation Switch to " " (੬ pg. 15). 6. • Set Focus to "AUTO" (੬ pg. 37). • Clean the lens and check the focus again (੬ pg. 68). 7. • Set it in the right position (੬ pg. 11). • Install a fully charged battery (੬ pg. 8, 9). 8. • Select "5S" or "5SD" in the System Menu (੬ pg. 28, 30). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE