JVC LPT0319-001A, HR-S8700EK setup guide Troubleshooting

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SUBSIDIARYINFORMATION(cont.)

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct 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		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is applied to the recorder.			● The mains power cord is disconnected.		Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly,			● “ä“ is displayed on the display		Press the äbutton to turn the “ä“
	but the recorder cannot be powered.		panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".		indicator off.

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 tape does not run during		● “ “ is displayed on the display		Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator
	recording.		panel.		off.

2.	The tape will not rewind or fast-		● The tape is already fully rewound or		Check the cassette.
	forward.		fast-forwarded.

PLAYBACK

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The playback picture does not		● If you’re using the RF connection . . .		If you are using the RF connection . . .
	appear while the tape is running.		. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector		. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO
			is not set to the VIDEO channel.		channel. (☞ pg. 8)
			. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel		. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
			has not been correctly set.		(☞ pg. 60)
			● If you’re using the AV or S-VIDEO		If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO
			connection, the TV receiver is not set		connection, set the TV to its AV mode.
			to the AV mode.

2.	Noise appears during visual search.		● This is normal.

3.	Noise appears during normal		● The automatic tracking mode is		Try manual tracking (☞ pg. 32).
	playback.		engaged.

4.	The playback picture is blurred or		● The video heads may be dirty.		Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are				TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.
	clear or "USE CLEANING
	CASSETTE" message appears on the
	screen.

5.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Engage and adjust tracking manually
	soundtrack.				(☞ pg. 32) or press AUDIO to change
					the soundtrack to "NORM" (☞Ê pg.Ê 35).

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Contents HR-S8700EK Safety Precautions Connection to the mains supply in the United KingdomMoisture Condensation Do not place the recorderSome Dos And Donts On The Safe Use Of Equipment Quick SET UP Guide Back of Recorder Connect Video Recorder to TVBack of TV Mains outlet Mains Power Cord Video ConnectionBefore performing the following procedure, make sure that With the AV or S-VIDEO connectionTion pg and the TV is turned on, Go to itemRemote control while downloading is 10 or If -- appears on the display panel, referLink screen will appear. Then the Guide Program number setIf auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failedAccess Main Menu Screen Access Mode SET ScreenLink Functions Turn on the RecorderSatellite Receiver Control Setting Select Satellite RECEIVER’S Channel for Testing Enter Satellite RECEIVER’S BrandCheck Result of Test CodePlayback Load a CassetteFind Programme Start Point Start PlaybackPause During Playback Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchRecording Select Preset to Watch Reset CounterEngage ITR Mode SET Counter DisplayVideo Plus+ Timer Programming Access Video PLUS+ ScreenAccess Video PLUS+ Program Screen Enter Pluscode NumberTimer Warning PDC RecordingExpress Timer Programming Enter ProgrammeStart Time TimeSET PDC Mode Timer ModeSET Tape Speed Return to NormalCheck, Cancel And Replace Programmes When programmes overlap each other Cancel or Change Programme SettingConfirm Overlapping Programmes ModifyNavigation Check Memory Return to Normal ScreenTurn OFF Navigation Turn Off NavigationAccess Find Blank Space Screen Title EditingSelect Tape Number Load a CassetteAccess Video Navigation Screen Enter CharacterEdit Tape Title Select Tape NumberEdit Programme Title Category Select ProgrammeSelect Category Delete Programme DataDelete Tape Data Delete Programme DataAccess Find Title Screen Access Tape NO. ScreenAccess Video Finding TitleAccess Date Screen Select Programme Access Category ScreenSelect Programme Load a Cassette Sorting By DateNavigation Check Memory Title Editing Access Main Menu Screen Select Programme Return to Normal Screen Finding Title Access Date Screen Playback Picture Adjustment Adjust TrackingOverride Automatic Tracking ManuallySET Mode ModeDigital 3R Video StabilizerAccess REC Level Adjust AudioSelecting Sound You Want Control ScreenReceiving Nicam Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Soundtrack SelectionDuring Playback Type of Broadcast On-screen Display Being ReceivedLooking For Scene You Want Activate Index SearchSkip Over Unwanted SectionsSuper VHS S-VHS VHS ET and VHS Select S-VHS ModeRecording According To Tape Type S.T. Picture System Select B.E.S.T. ModePlayback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristics Start Playback RecordingPlayback During B.E.S.TConnector TV Aerial cable Audio in connector Automatic Satellite Programme RecordingSatellite Receiver Unit AerialAccess Main Menu Screen Select L-2 Select ModeREC Mode ScreenRemote Control Functions Remove Power SupplySET Remote Control Code RE-SUPPLY PowerControl Your TV Using Additional Buttons TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlSET TV Brand Code Operate TVSatellite Receiver Multi Brand Remote Control Brand CodeOperate Satellite Receiver NumberAccess Main Menu Access Mode SETControl SET Mode Minimizing Picture Degradation While EditingEdit From Camcorder Press Synchro /8again Repeat steps 4 6 as necessary Synchro Edit connector Lanc Cable not providedSynchro Editing Input Mode SET Edit ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder SET Recording DECK’SRecorder Player OUTPUT/INPUT Setting SELECT/INPUT SettingAudio Dubbing Locate END Point Reset the CounterInsert Editing Engage Insert Editing Start EditingEND Insert Editing Press InsertTerminal JLIPJoint Level Interface Protocol Connector Access Initial SET ScreenAccess Jlip ID NO. SET Screen Information On J TerminalENABLE/DISABLE Other FunctionsON-SCREEN Display On-Screen DisplayPress %Þ to move the highlight bar pointer to Select Power Save ModePower Save Mode Access Mode SET Screen Auto TimerAuto SP→LP Timer Next Function MemoryResume Recording Engage RECORD-PAUSE ModeStop Playback Connection To Stereo System Speaker TelevisionAccess Video Channel SET Mode Exit Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set SET Video ChannelTest Signal With RF ConnectionTuner Set Perform Auto Channel SETAuto Channel Set Pointer to Auto CHView Confirmation Screen Storing Channels Manually Input ChannelEnter NEW Channel Information Close Confirmation ScreenWhen Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast Change Station Preset PositionFine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Delete a ChannelEnter NEW Character TV Station And ID List Station NameTV Station Channel Number Guide Clock Set Guide Program Number Set Video Plus+ System SetupNumber What happens if the tape runs out during recording? Questions And AnswersÄ remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem? Troubleshooting Won’t stop blinking Record Safety tab removed RecordingOther Problems Index Front ViewRear View Display Panel VCRRemote Control TV Muting Button mutes soundRemote Control LCD Fast Forward FF Button same as button onMaximum recording time DA4 Double Azimuth helical