JVC HR-VP636U manual Troubleshooting, Cassette gets stuck partway

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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. 42).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t function.

 

● The batteries are discharged.

 

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

 

● The A/B CODE switch is in the

 

Re-perform the A/B Code setting

 

 

 

 

wrong position.

 

(☞ pg. 49).

 

 

 

 

● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the

 

Set the switch to the position

 

 

 

 

wrong position.

 

corresponding with the unit you want

 

 

 

 

 

 

to operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The tape stops during rewind or

 

● The Counter Memory indicator

 

Press C.MEMORY to disengage the

 

 

fast forward.

 

(“M”) is lit on the front display

 

Counter Memory mode and extin-

 

 

 

 

panel.

 

guish the indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

 

 

 

 

● If you’re using the AV connection

 

 

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to

 

 

 

 

 

 

the wrong mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Noise appears during visual search.

 

● This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually

 

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 25).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

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. 58).

 

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be

 

● The AUDIO MONITOR option at

 

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"

 

 

heard.

 

the Function Set screen was set

 

(☞ pg. 26).

 

 

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-VP636U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRImportant Product Safety Instructions Product and cart combination Should be moved with care. QuickContents Basic Connections Initial Settin GS Dual Quick SetPerform Dual Quick SET During Auto Clock SetClock Clock Setting Select Host ChannelSelect D.S.T. Mode Select Time ZoneCH or Shuttle Plus 5, then press OK Select ModeMake Corrections CH or Shuttle PlusAccess Band Screen Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET TunerPerform Auto Channel SET Return to Normal ScreenMake Selection Access Tuner SET ScreenAccess AFC Screen Store Desired ChannelAttach Controller Tuner Cable Box ControllerSituate Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRSet Cable Box Output Channel Access Cable BOXOutput Screen Brand SET Screen Return to VCR PLUS+ SET-UP ScreenTurn on Cable BOX Set Cable Box BrandYou can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature pg VCR Plus+ Setup Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Guide Channel SET Screen Access Custom SET ScreenAccess VCR PLUS+ SET-UP Screen Input Guide Channel NumberInput Receiving Channel Number Find Program Start Point Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackSimple Recording Resume Normal FRAME-BY-FRAMEPlayback During PlaybackRE-ENGAGE Automatic Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking Manual TrackingPlayback and Recording Features Access Function SETAccess Audio Monitor Return to NormalSuperimpose Start Repeat Access Distant CodeSkip Over Unwanted Sections Stop RepeatActivate Counter Reset Counter to ZeroActivate Instant Review MemoryNext-Function Memory Tape Position IndicatorMake Connection AV Compu Link PlaybackEnable AV Compu Link Playback Access Function SET ScreenAccess Special Function Screen Perform AV Compu Link PlaybackAccess Video Calibration Screen Active Video CalibrationQuality of the tape Use, then recording RecordingVCR takes about Seconds to assess Begins with the picture level optimizedPlayback Tape in useDisplay Elapsed Time on Screen Engage TV ModeSelect Channel for Viewing Record One Program While Watching AnotherTo Record SAP Programs Access 2ND AudioStereo And SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo ProgramsCheck Input Data VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingTimer Recording Enter Program InformationCHECK/CORRECT Input Data Engage Timer ModePress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically Press SP/EPEngage ITR Mode Instant Timer Recording ITROn-Screen Timer Programming Access Program SET ScreenSelect Program Number SET Program InformationCancel a Program Disengage TimerAccess Program SET RE-ENGAGE TimerYour choice on or Access Auto TimerAuto Timer OFF by pressing CH5Edit To Or From Another Edit From a Camcorder Shuttle Plus 5 . If Assemble Editing Turn on the TV SET Remote Control ModeSpeci AL Features SET TV Brand Code19, 20 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 0715, 16, 17 24, 25Turn VCR Power on SET A/B Code SwitchPlug in Power Cord CordTroubleshooting Cassette gets stuck partwayTimer again RecordingRoubleshooting Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setupProcedure pg Doesn’t work properlyQuest Ions and Answers Playback20C to 60C -4F to140F EIA monochrome signalYear programmable timer Maximum recording timeList Of Terms MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingIndex Front View Remote Control Provided Front Display PanelHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For ServicingWarranty Limited WarrantyHR-VP636U
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