JVC HM-A22U, HR-A42U manual Remote control won’t function Batteries are discharged

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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 VCR off for repair.

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

The power won’t come on.

 

● The power cord is disconnected.

 

Connect the power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The clock works, but the VCR’s

 

● The TIMER mode is engaged with

 

Press TIMER to disengage.

 

 

 

power won’t come on.

 

Auto Timer set to "OFF" (☞ pg. 27).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t function.

 

● The batteries are discharged.

 

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE TRANSPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

The cassette gets stuck partway

 

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

 

Make sure the window side is up, the

 

 

 

during loading, and is ejected.

 

 

 

rear label side is facing you and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

arrow on the front of the cassette is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pointing towards the VCR. Then insert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the cassette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYBACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

The tape is running but the picture

 

● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-

 

Set the channel selector to channel 3

 

 

 

won’t appear.

 

tion (☞ pg. 6), the channel selector

 

or 4.

 

 

 

 

 

on the TV is set incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● If you’re using the AV connection

 

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

 

 

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the wrong mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Noise appears during visual search.

 

● This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

● The video heads may be dirty.

 

The heads must be cleaned. Consult

 

 

 

interrupted, even though TV

 

 

 

your JVC dealer (☞ pg. 38).

 

 

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Recording won’t start.

 

● There’s no cassette loaded.

 

Insert a cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

● The loaded cassette has had its

 

Remove the cassette and cover the

 

 

 

 

 

record safety tab removed.

 

hole with adhesive tape, or load a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cassette on which the record safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tab is intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

TV broadcasts won’t record

 

● The VCR has been set to its AUX

 

Set the VCR to the appropriate

 

 

 

properly.

 

mode by mistake.

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

 

● The VCRs or the camcorder and the

 

Refer to the directions and the

 

 

 

 

 

VCR have been incorrectly con-

 

illustration under “Edit To And From

 

 

 

 

 

nected.

 

Another VCR” (☞ pg. 28) or “Edit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From A Camcorder” (☞ pg. 29) and

 

 

 

 

 

● The power to one or more of the

 

properly connect the units.

 

 

 

 

 

units has not been turned on.

 

Make sure the power to all units is on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-A42U HR-A22U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerImportant Product Safety Instructions Should be moved with care. Quick Product and cart combinationContents Basic Connections Menu Access ON-SCREENAccess Custom SET Turn on the VCRTurn OFF the VCR Initial SettingsClock Setting Select LanguageSelect Host Channel Select Mode Select D.S.T. ModeMake Corrections Access Language Access Initial SETSelect Screen SET DATE, Time and D.S.T Access Clock SET ScreenTuner Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET Access Band ScreenReturn to Normal Screen Perform Auto Channel SETPress Menu as many times as necessary Make Selection Access Tuner SET ScreenAccess AFC Screen Access ManualStart Playback Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Find Program Start PointSimple Recording During Playback FRAME-BY-FRAMEPlayback Resume NormalManual Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking RE-ENGAGE Automatic TrackingLayback and Recording Features Access Function SETSuperimpose Start Search Access Distant CodeSkip Over Unwanted Sections Start RepeatNext-Function Memory Counter ResetTape Position Indicator Press REW, then press Timer within 2 secondsSelect Channel for Viewing Engage TV ModeReset Counter to Zero RecordingAccess Program SET Screen Instant Timer Recording ITROn-Screen Timer Programming Engage ITR ModeInformation Engage Timer ModeSelect Program Number SET ProgramRE-ENGAGE Timer Disengage TimerAccess Program SET Cancel a ProgramAuto Timer Access Auto TimerEdit To Or From Another Player Edit From a CamcorderSET RECORDER’S Input ModeSelect TV Brand Multi-Brand Remote ControlSpecial Feat Ures Make sure the window side is up, Remote control won’t function Batteries are dischargedCheck the programmed data and re Re-perform the set-up proceduresTimer again RoubleshootingPlayback Quest Ions and AnswersDA-4 Double Azimuth head EIA monochrome signal20C to 60C -4F to140F Maximum recording timeIndex Playback Program SettingIndex Search Insert Cassette ITR Instant Timer Recording Semi-Auto Clock SettingFront View Front Display Panel Remote Control ProvidedFor Servicing HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty WarrantyHR-A42/A22U
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