JVC GR-DVL120 User Manual

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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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• The power is not connected
properly.
• The battery is dead.
• The date/time is not set.
• The built-in clock battery has run
out and the previously set date/time
has been erased.
• The tape’s erase protection tab is
set to “SAVE”.
• The Power Switch is set to “PLAY”
or “OFF”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
• The cassette holder cover is open.
• The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other malfunction
exists.
• Focus is set to the Manual mode.
• The recording was done in a dark
place, or the contrast was low.
• The lens is dirty or covered with
condensation.
• The cassette is in the wrong
position.
• The battery’s charge is low.
• The Squeeze mode is selected.
• Connect the AC Adapter securely
( pg. 9).
• Replace the dead battery with a
fully charged one ( pg. 8, 9).
• Set the date/time ( pg. 11).
• Consult your nearest JVC dealer
for replacement.
• Set the tape’s erase protection tab
to “REC” ( pg. 12).
• Set the Power Switch to “ ” or
“ ” ( pg. 16).
• Replace with new cassette
( pg. 12).
• Close the cassette holder cover.
• Turn the camcorder’s power off
and on again ( pg. 16).
• Set Focus to the Auto mode
( pg. 29).
• Clean the lens and check the focus
again ( pg. 53).
• Set it in the right position
( pg. 12).
• Install a fully charged battery
( pg. 8, 9).
• Disengage the Squeeze mode
( pg. 34).
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1 No power is supplied.
2 “SET DATE/TIME!”
appears.
3 Recording cannot be
performed.
4 There is no picture.
5 The focus does not adjust
automatically.
6 The cassette will not load
properly.
7 Snapshot mode cannot be
used.

JVC GR-DVL120 Specifications

General

Recording Media	MiniDV
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	200x
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Effective Pixels	680, 000 pixels
Still Image Format	JPEG
Type	Camcorder
Image Sensor	CCD
Zoom	10x optical
LCD Screen	Color LCD
Viewfinder	Color viewfinder
Video Recording Format	DV
Interface	IEEE 1394 (FireWire), USB, A/V output