Picture does not appear on the LCD
monitor.
● The viewfinder is pulled out and "PRIORITY" is
set to "FINDER".
➜Push the viewfinder back in or set "PRIORITY" to
"LCD". (
pg. 18, 22, 24)
● The LCD monitor's brightness setting is too dark.
➜Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
(
pg. 15)
➜If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open
the monitor fully. (
An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.
● A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this
case the camcorder's functions become
unusable.
➜
pg. 37.
Warning Indications
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level
High
As the battery power comes close to nil, the
battery remaining power indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power
turns off automatically.
● Appears if a tape is loaded. (
● Blinks when no tape is loaded. (
CHECK TAPE'S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to
"SAVE" while the Power Switch is set to "REC".
(
pg. 13)
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.
(
pg. 40)
CONDENSATION, OPERATION
PAUSED PLEASE WAIT
Appears if condensation occurs. When this
indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour
until condensation disappears.
pg. 18)
Exhausted
pg. 16)
pg. 16)
TROUBLESHOOTING
TAPE!
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the
Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT
Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set
to "REC".
TAPE END
Appears when the tape ends during recording or
playback.
SET DATE/TIME!
● Appears when the date/time is not set.
(
pg. 14)
● The built-in clock battery has run out and the
previously set date/time has been erased.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer for
replacement.
LENS CAP
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if
the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
HDV
Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV
format are detected. The pictures in the HDV
format cannot be played back with this
camcorder.
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE
REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY
OR DC PLUG
The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what
type of malfunction has occurred. When an error
indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Remove the power supply
(battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the
indication to clear. When it does, you can
resume using the camcorder. If the indication
remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE
EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE
The error indications (03 or 04) show what type
of malfunction has occurred. When an error
indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-
insert it, then check if the indication clears.
When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
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