Marantz MV8300_U1B manual 72 EN, Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service, 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 will not come on.

 

● The AC power cord is disconnected.

 

Connect the AC power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The clock works, but the VCR’s

 

● The VCR is in the timer recording

 

Press TIMER (‰) to disengage.

 

 

power will not come on.

 

standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

set to “OFF” ( pg. 57).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The Remote will not 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 cassette’s window is

 

 

during loading, and is ejected.

 

 

 

 

facing up, the 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

 

● The TV receiver is set to the wrong

 

Select the AV mode on the TV.

 

 

will not appear.

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Disengage auto tracking and adjust

 

 

sound track.

 

 

 

 

the tracking manually ( pg. 23).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

● The video heads may be dirty.

 

The heads must be cleaned. Use an

 

 

interrupted, even though TV

 

 

 

 

optional dry cleaning cassette, or

 

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

consult your JVC dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The picture stops, or the black or

 

● The video heads may be dirty.

 

The heads must be cleaned. Use an

 

 

mosaic noise appears when playing

 

 

 

 

optional dry cleaning cassette, or

 

 

back a program recorded in D-VHS

 

 

 

 

consult your JVC dealer.

 

 

mode.

 

● The digital program is not recorded

 

To record in the D-VHS mode, use a

 

 

 

 

 

in D-VHS mode.

 

D-VHS cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.

 

● Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.

 

Set Audio Monitor to “

 

L R

 

”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 23).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The D-VHS indicator does not light

 

● The program is not recorded in

 

To record the program in D-VHS

 

 

up when playing back a D-VHS

 

D-VHS mode.

 

mode, press D-VHSso that the

 

 

cassette.

 

 

 

 

D-VHS indicator lights up, then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

perform the recording ( pg. 26).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

The mosaic noise appears when

 

● This occurs when receiving the

 

This noise already appears in the

 

 

receiving the scenes with fast

 

program with the low transfer rate.

 

broadcast station, and this is not a

 

 

action or switching the display.

 

 

 

 

malfunction of your VCR.

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Contents MV8300/U1B Dear Customer Power Sources Power Cord ProtectionPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationAccessories Damage Requiring ServiceCleaning Replacement PartsAbout Head Cleaning Do not block the VCR’s ventilation openings or holesContents Check contents Connect VCR to power sourceConnections Basic ConnectionVideo Connection Plug & Play Setting Perform Plug & Play setupWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed InformationClock Setting Access Main Menu screen10 EN PreparationsSetting clock semiautomatically Access Auto Clock Set screenSelect D.S.T. mode Select time zoneSetting clock manually Access Manual Clock Set screen12 EN Set dateTuner Setting Setting channels automaticallyAccess Tuner Set Up screen Perform Auto Channel SetSetting channels manually Access Manual Channel Set screen14 EN Add or skip desired channelsCable Box Control Setting Situate ControllerAttach Controller Connect cable box to VCRAccess Main Menu screen on VCR 16 ENSelect cable box input channel Turn on cable boxEngage test mode Enter cable box brandHow to control the DBS receiver 18 ENConnect DBS receiver to VCR Antenna VideoAccess DBS Receiver Set screen Turn on DBS receiverSelect DBS receiver input channel Input CH20 EN Enter DBS Receiver’s brandDBS Receiver Control is onBasic Playback Load a cassetteStart playback Playback Features Basic22 EN Checking tape positionAdjusting tracking condition Selecting monitor soundActivate manual tracking Eliminate the noises on the TV screen24 EN Automatic operations afterSkipping unwanted portions Locating beginningProgram Selection Angle SelectionSubtitle Selection TitleRecording VHS RecordingCompatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode To fast-forward the tape when it is not runningVHS/VHS Recording To pause recordingBasic Recording Features 28 ENChanging display information Specifying recording lengthWatching one program while recording another Showing on-screen displayRecord safety tab 30 ENOther useful functions for recording Accidental erasure preventionSpecial Effect Playback Locating particular scenePlay Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture Search32 EN Viewing still pictureViewingframe still picture frame by Pause during playbackViewing slow motion picture CH + Play PauseSlow Motion Playback S-VHS/VHS only During normal playbackVCR Plus+ Timer Programing Access VCR Plus+ screen34 EN Engage timer recording standby mode To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby modeInput receiving channel number Check program dataChanging VCR Plus+ Setting 36 ENVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Access Main Menu screen Press Menu Access Guide Channel Set screenReturn to normal screen Press Menu Input receiving channel numberExpress Timer Programing Access VCR PLUS+ screen Press Program38 EN Set program stop timeTo timer-record daily or weekly serials CatvDBS Checking program settings 40 ENOther Useful functions for timer recording PatternAccess Video Navigation screen Navigation Playback42 EN Select programDeactivating Video Navigation Deactivate Video NavigationPress %fi @ # to move Arrow to NAVI. SETFinding Tapes 44 ENFinding by tape number Finding by program title Finding by categoryConfirm lists 46 EN Finding by recording date4,6 Press @ # to move Arrow to DATE, thenFinding blank space Set conditionSelect blank Prepare for recordingCancel Editing Titles48 EN Editing tape titleEnter title Ex. Enter JVC News50 EN Entering or Editing program Editing program category TitleAccess delete screen Deleting tape informationDelete tape information 5 B -2,652 EN Deleting program informationChecking memory Check memoryUseful Function Settings Access Function Set Up screenChange setting Select Function MenuVideo settings Video Function 54 EN Digital R3 S-VHS/VHS only Audio settings Audio Function When this function is set to onStandard This VCR56 EN 720to1080No Conv Additional settings Additional When this function is set to OFFFor Example When this function is set to OFF, you can record on D-VHS 58 ENPause OUT Link VCR only AV Compulink  S-VHS ET Link Set Up Link set up for connected device60 EN What is i.LINK? Link ConnectionLink Branched Connection Link Connection ExamplesSet timer program on DBS receiver Engage Satellite Auto Recording standby ModeMake sure the record safety tab is intact 62 ENSet Jlip ID Number Jlip IDDesired ID number LINK/DV Connections 64 ENMake connections Select input location on this VCRConnection with the camcorder Connection with the VCRVIDEO/ Video Connections 66 ENVarious connection for editing tapes CamcorderTo use a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder On the front panel Press Channel + On the RemoteTV/VCR CH + Input SourceTV Brand Setting 68 ENCable Box Brand Setting Turn on the cable boxEnter cable box brand code Operate cable boxBrand Setting DBS Receiver70 EN Changing Remote Control Code Set remote control code for RemoteCheck remote control code for VCR Turn off VCRTroubleshooting 72 ENRecording 74 EN Video Navigation Other Problems 76 ENPlayback of tapes recorded in D-VHS mode Searching images on D-VHS tapesPicture stops/There is no sound Image or sound is distortedError Codes and Messages 78 EN‰ remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? 80 EN Digital Broadcasts and D-VHSLinear PCM Audio Dolby DigitalList of terms 82 EN Front panelRear panel OUT84 EN Front display panelOn-screen display How to use the Remote 86 ENLinear PCM HS/STD VHFUHF HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center 88 ENLimited Warranty 90 EN MemoHM-DH40000U-EN72-91 22/3, 544 PM MV8300/U1B

MV8300_U1B specifications

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