Troubleshooting - JVC GR-D370U Manual De Instrucciones

TROUBLESHOOTING

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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.
No power is supplied.
● The power is not connected properly.
➜Connect the AC Adapter securely. (
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach
it firmly. ( pg. 13)
● The battery is dead.
➜Replace the dead battery with a fully charged
one. ( pg. 13)
Video and D.S.C. Recording
Recording cannot be performed.
● The tape's erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".
➜Set the tape's erase protection tab to "REC".
( pg. 18)
● "TAPE END" appears.
➜Replace with new cassette. (
● 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.
● This is not a malfunction.
During recording, the date/ time does not
appear.
● "DATE/TIME" is set to "OFF".
➜Set "DATE/TIME" to "ON". (
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications
blink.
● Effects and "DIS" functions that cannot be used
together are selected at the same time.
➜Re-read the sections covering Effects and "DIS".
( pg. 29, 30, 38)
Power
pg. 14)
pg. 18)
pg. 29, 32)
Digital Zoom does not work.
● 32X optical zoom is selected.
➜Set "ZOOM" to "64X" or "800X". (
● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
"MEMORY".
➜Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
Video and D.S.C. Playback
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
● 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. (
● The cassette holder cover is open.
➜Close the cassette holder cover. (
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or
there is no playback picture and the screen
becomes blue.
➜Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning
cassette. ( pg. 48)
Advanced features
The focus does not adjust automatically.
● Focus is set to the Manual mode.
➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. (
● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
➜Clean the lens and check the focus again.
( pg. 46)
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
● The Wide (16:9) mode (16:9 indicator) is selected.
➜Disengage the 16:9 (16:9 indicator) Wide mode.
( pg. 33)
The color of Snapshot looks strange.
● The light source or the subject does not include
white. Or there are various different light sources
behind the subject.
➜Find a white subject and compose your shot so
that it also appears in the frame. (
The image taken using Snapshot is too
dark.
● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
➜Press BACKLIGHT. (
The image taken using Snapshot is too
bright.
● The subject is too bright.
➜Set "
" to "SPOTLIGHT". (
pg. 30)
pg. 21)
pg. 18)
pg. 34)
pg. 34, 37)
pg. 36)
pg. 38)