72ENTROUBLESHOOTING
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.
POWER
SYMPTOM
1.No power is applied to the recorder.
2.The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.
3.The remote control won't function.
TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
1.The tape does not run during recording.
2.The tape will not rewind or fast- forward.
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
1.The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.
2.Noise appears during visual search.
3.Noise appears during normal playback.
4.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.
5.Breaks are noticeable in
RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1.Recording cannot be started.
2.TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
3.
4.Camcorder recording is not possible.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●The mains power cord is discon- nected.
●"ä" is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".
●The batteries are discharged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●"" is displayed on the display panel.
●The tape is already fully rewound or
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●If you’re using the AV or
●This is normal.
●The automatic tracking mode is engaged.
●The video heads may be dirty.
●Automatic tracking is engaged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.
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●The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.
●All necessary power switches have not been turned on.
●The input mode is not correct.
●The camcorder has not been properly connected.
●The input mode is not correct.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord.
Press the ä button to turn the "ä" indicator off.
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press PLAY to turn the "" indicator off.
Check the cassette.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you are using the AV or
Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 17)
Consult your JVC dealer.
Engage and adjust tracking manually (☞ pg. 17), or set the soundtrack to "NORM" (☞ pg. 21).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Set to the desired channel.
Confirm that the source is properly connected.
Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on.
Set the input mode to
Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.
Set the input mode to