38 ENTROUBLESHOOTING
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
• Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of
Program AE with special effects, DIS" and other
functions that cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.
Re-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader
effects. Program AE with special effects and
DIS". ( pg. 22.24, 33, 34)
• 22X optical zoom is selected.
->Set ZOOM" to "88X" or 800X". ( pg. 23)
VideoPlayback
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• The power is not connected properly.
4Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 13)
• The battery pack is not attached firmly.
4 Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach
it firmly. ( pg. 11)
• The battery is dead.
4 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged
one. (: pg. 11)
VideoRecording
• The tape's erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".
4Set the tape's erase protection tab to REC".
( pg. 16)
• 'TAPE END" appears.
4 Replace with new cassette. ( pg. 16)
• The cassette holder cover is open.
4Close the cassette holder cover.
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• This is not a malfunction.
• This is not a malfunction.
• Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to
its VIDEO mode.
•-I.Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for
video playback. ( pg. 21)
• The cassette holder cover is open.
•'-)Close the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)
->Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning
cassette. ( pg. 44)
Advancedfeatures
• Focus is set to the Manual mode.
4Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 29)
• The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
4Clean the lens and check the focus again.
(: pg. 42)
• The 5-Second mode is set to "Anita." in MANUAL
Menu.
4Set "5S" to "5S" in MANUAL Menu.
( pg. 22, 28)
• DATE/TIME" is set to "OFF". • The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
_Set "DATE/TIME" to "ON". (pg. 22, 26) _ Disengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode.
( pg. 22, 24)