JVC GR-DVX507A Instruction Manual - Page 82

JVC GR-DVX507A - Camcorder - 800 KP Manual

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82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Power SYMPTOM 1. No power is supplied. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. • The power is not connected 1. • Connect the AC Adapter securely. (੬ pg. 11) properly. • Replace the dead battery • The battery is dead. with a fully charged one. • The LCD monitor is not open (੬ pg. 10, 11) fully or the viewfinder is not • Open the LCD monitor fully pulled out when recording. or pull out the viewfinder. Video and D.S.C. (GR-DVX707/507 only) Recording SYMPTOM 2. Recording cannot be performed. POSSIBLE CAUSES 2. • The Power Switch is set to "P" or "OFF". - For Video Recording - • The tape's erase protection tab is set to "SAVE". • The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY". • "TAPE END" appears. • The cassette holder cover is open. - For D.S.C. Recording - • The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO". CORRECTIVE ACTION 2. • Set the Power Switch to "A" or "M". (੬ pg. 14) - For Video Recording - • Set the tape's erase protection tab to "REC". (੬ pg. 16) • Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". • Replace with new cassette. (੬ pg. 16) • Close the cassette holder cover. - For D.S.C. Recording - • Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". - 3. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. 3. • This is a result of exceedingly 3. high contrast, and is not a malfunction. 4. 4. • This is not a malfunction. 4. When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. 5. During recording, the date/ time does not appear. - 5. • "DATE/TIME" is set to "OFF". 5. • Set "DATE/TIME" to "ON". (੬ pg. 38, 49)

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82
EN
TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Power
Video and D.S.C. (GR-DVX707/507 only) Recording
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.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
No power is supplied.
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.
1.
•Connect the AC Adapter
securely. (
±
pg. 11)
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one.
(
±
pg. 10, 11)
•Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2.
Recording cannot be
performed.
2.
•The Power Switch is set to
P
” or “OFF”.
— For Video Recording —
•The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
•The
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
•The
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
2.
•Set the Power Switch to “
A
or “
M
”. (
±
pg. 14)
— For Video Recording —
•Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”.
(
±
pg. 16)
•Set the
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
•Replace with new cassette.
(
±
pg. 16)
•Close the cassette holder
cover.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
•Set the
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.
3.
When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
3.
•This is a result of exceedingly
high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.
3.
4.
When the screen is under
direct sunlight during shooting,
the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
4.
•This is not a malfunction.
4.
5.
During recording, the date/
time does not appear.
5.
•“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.
5.
•Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.
(
±
pg. 38, 49)