JVC GRDA30US Instructions - Page 31

Troubleshooting EN 31 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 the tape's erase protection tab set to "SAVE". to "REC" (੬ 13). • "TAPE END" appears. «Replace with new cassette (੬ 13). • The cassette holder cover is open. «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. The focus does not adjust automatically. • This is not a malfunction. • Focus is set to the Manual mode. • The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. «Set Focus to the Auto mode (੬ 24). «Clean the lens and check the focus again (੬ 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" (੬ 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 (੬ 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 (੬ 13). Aspect ratio is strange. «If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange, change the setting in "16:9 OUTPUT" (੬ 21, 23). No power is supplied. • The power is not connected properly. • The battery pack is not attached firmly. • The battery is dead. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging. • Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. • The battery pack is not attached firmly. «Connect the AC Adapter securely. (੬ 11) «Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. (੬ 11) «Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one. (੬ 11) «To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). (੬ 33) «Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. (੬ 11) ENGLISH