JVC HR-S8700EK, LPT0319-001A setup guide Recording, Won’t stop blinking Record Safety tab removed

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RECORDING

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Recording cannot be started.	● There is no cassette loaded, or the	Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
		cassette loaded has had its Record	tape, reseal the slot where the tab
		Safety tab removed.	was removed.
2.	TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.	● “L-1”, “L-2”, “SAT”, “F-1” or “S-1”	Set to the desired preset.
		has been selected as the input mode.
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.		● The source (another video recorder,	Confirm that the source is properly
		camcorder) has not been properly	connected.
		connected.
		● All necessary power switches have	Confirm that all units’ power switches
		not been turned on.	are turned on.
		● The input mode is not correct.	Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2”,
			“F-1” or “S-1”.
4. Camcorder recording is not
		● The camcorder has not been	Confirm that the camcorder is
	possible.
		properly connected.	properly connected.
		● The input mode is not correct.	Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2”,
			“F-1” or “S-1”.
TIMER RECORDING

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Timer recording won’t work.	● The clock and/or the timer have	Re-perform the clock and/or timer
		been set incorrectly.	settings.
		● The timer is not engaged.	Press ä and confirm that “ä“ is
			displayed on the display panel.
2.	Timer programming is not possible.	● Timer recording is in progress.	Timer programming can’t be
			performed while a timer recording is
			in progress. Wait until it finishes.
3.	“ä“ and “]“ on the display	● The timer is engaged but there’s no	Load a cassette with the Record
	panel won’t stop blinking.	cassette loaded.	Safety tab intact, or cover the hole
			using adhesive tape.
4.	The power shuts off and “ä“ and	● The loaded cassette has had its	Remove the cassette and cover the hole
	“]“ won’t stop blinking.	Record Safety tab removed.	with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette
		● The end of the tape was reached	with the Record Safety tab intact.
		during timer recording.	The programme may not have been
			recorded in its entirety. Next time
			make sure you have enough time on
			the tape to record the entire
			programme.
5.	“ä“ blinks for 10 seconds and the	● ä has been pressed when there are	Check the programmed data and re-
	Timer mode is disengaged.	no programs in memory, or the timer	programme as necessary, then press
		record information has been	ä again.
		programmed incorrectly.
6.	The VIDEO Plus+ system does not	● The recorder’s preset positions have	Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"
	timer-record properly.	been set incorrectly.	and re-perform the procedure (☞ pg. 70).