JVC GR-D73

40 ENTROUBLESHOOTING
If the probtem stilt exists after following the steps below,
_leaseconsult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
External noise and interference (from aTV, 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
• "DATE/TIME" is set to "OFF".
4Set "DATE/TIM E" to "ON". (_ pg. 25, 27)
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• This is normal.
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• 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 covedng Wipe/Fader effects,
Program AE with special effects and "DIS". (_°_'pg. 25 - 31)
• The power is not connected property.
-)Connect the AC Adapter securely. (_°_'pg. 7)
• The battery is dead.
-) Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one.
(_z pg. 6, 7)
• The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not
pulled out when recording.
-)Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder.
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• 16X (f0X for GR-D93) optfeai zoom is selected.
_Set "ZOOM" to "40)(" or "700X". (_#' pg. 26)
• The VIDEOIMEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY".
(GR-D93/73 only)
-'_Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
• If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the
camcorder's power shuts off automatically.
Then, the POWER/CNARGn lamp will blink to indicate for
charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder
and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter.
-) Push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and
re-open the LCD monitor to return to the Record-Standby
mode.
Videoold D.S.C.Recording
• The Power Switch is set to "PLAY" or "OFF".
-) Set the Power Switch to ,,ler, or '_]". (,,, pg. 11, 18)
-- For Video Recording --
• The tape's erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".
-)Set the tape's erase protection tab to "REC". (_;_"pg. 10)
• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY".
(GR-D93/73 only)
-)Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
• "TAPE END" appears.
-)Replace with new cassette. (_ pg. 10)
• The cassette ho{der cover is open.
-)Close the cassette holder cover.
-- For D.S,C, Recording (GR-D93/73 only) --
• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO".
-)Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".
• This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not 8
malfunction.
• This is not a malfunction.
• White spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may
appear on the LCD monitor. This may occur when the
Night-Alive function is activated during recording and is not
a malfunction.
VideoandD.S.C.Playback
• The Power Switch is set to ,,lel- or "_]".
4.Set the Power Switch to "PLAY". (_, pg. 14)
• VIDnO/MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY". (GR-D93/
73 only)
-'_Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
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• Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO
mode.
-'_Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video
playback. (,_ pg. 17)
• The cassette holder cover is open.
-_ Close the cassette holder cover. (_" pg. 10)
-_Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.
(_-_,'pg. 46)
-- (GR-D93/73 only) --
• The Power Switch is set to ,,lel- or "_]".
Set the Power Switch to "PLAY". (,_ pg. 20)
• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO".
-'_Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".