JVC HR-J313EU specifications Troubleshooting EN

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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 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.

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1.Recording cannot be started.

2.TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3.Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

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 fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●If you’re using the RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

●If you’re using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

●This is normal.

●The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●The video heads may be dirty.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.

●“L-1” or “L-2” has been selected as the input mode.

●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 RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. (☞ pg. 5)

. . . perform "Video Channel Set". (☞ pg. 44)

If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 15)

Consult your JVC dealer.

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 “L-1” or “L-2”.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”.

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Contents HR-J313EU Safety Precautions For ItalyDo not place the recorder Basic Connections Check ContentsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to MainsEN Initial Settings Auto Set UpIf you are referring to the front display panel If you are referring to the on-screen displayVia an RF cable only RF connection Language CodeYour TV to the Video Channel. Refer to ThisENU Preset DownloadLanguage for the on-screen display If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failedJust Clock Just Clock onLanguage ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Access Main Menu ScreenOn-Screen Displays Return to Normal ScreenPower Save Mode Link Functions TV Auto Power OnLI NK NexTView LinkMode Colour System SetAbout Ntsc Playback Counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrectLoad a Cassette Basic PlaybackPoint Start PlaybackPlayback Features PlaybackSearch Override Automatic Tracking Adjust TrackingManually Return to AutomaticSelect Picture Control SET Mode Access Mode SET ScreenEN Playback Repeat PlaybackBasic Recording Reset Counter Recording FeaturesSelect Channel to Watch Display Remaining TimeInstant Timer Recording ITR Engage ITR ModeSET Recording Duration Press Record on the recorderPreparation S.T. Picture SystemS.T., then press OK or #to set to on or OFFRecording PlaybackOr press Record on the recorder EN Timer Recording Timer ProgrammingSatellite Tuner Users Timer WarningStart Time Express Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Stop TimeIf no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, VPS SET VPS/PDC ModeVPS/PDC Recording Press TV Prog +Press ä Timer Check, Cancel And Replace ProgrammesPress Again to check More information. Each Time you press Next programmesAuto TIMER, then press Auto TimerOK or #to select either On or OFFREC Link indicator Select AV2 Select ModeAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording Before performing the following stepsEdit From a Camcorder SET Edit ModeMake Connections SET RECORDER’S InputEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Input ModeSET Recording DECK’S Start Source PlayerAV2 IN/DECODER connector AV2 Select SettingRecorder Press %Þ to move the highlight bar pointer to AV2 SelectEN System Connections Connection To Satellite TunerSatellite Tuner Unit Back of TVSet AV2 Select to AV2. pg DecoderSelect Input Mode Connecting Using a DecoderConnect Decoder SET TunerSubsidiary Settings EN Showview SetupNumber Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberEN SU Bsidiary Settings Access Auto CH SETTuner Set Auto Channel SetView Confirmation Screen Perform Auto Channel SETStoring Channels Manually SU Bsidiary SettingsDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastChange Station Channel Position Press %Þ @ #until the item you want to move beginsPerform Tuning Access Manual Channel SET ScreenAccess Manual Switch StationsTV Station And ID List Clock Set Turn the Recorder onSET Date and Time Recorder is preset to receive clock setting Default setting is OFF. Set as desired by pressingSET Just Clock Channel position to the number representingExit Video Channel SET Mode Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set SET RF Output SystemTroubleshooting EN Roubleshooting Timer RecordingQuest Ions and Answers EN Ä remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem?Front View IndexRear View VCR, TV Prog +/-,TV +/-, TV Muting EN IndexSpeci Fications Rotary two-head herical scanIN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x Ex. Francais is selected for Belgium Auto Set Up referring to the display panel