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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 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.Noise appears during slow-motion playback.

5.Noise appears during still playback.

6.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.

7.Playback picture has a loss of colour.

8.No sound accompanies the playback picture.

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 automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●The video heads may be dirty.

●The wrong colour system is selected for the tape being played back.

●The wrong colour system was selected during recording.

●The TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the TIMER 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. 4)

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (☞ pg. 4)

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

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 13)

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 13)

Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (☞ pg. 28)

Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. (☞ pg. 33)

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Contents HR-J461MS Auto Head Cleaner Safety PrecautionsDo not place the recorder Situate Recorder Check ContentsBasic Connections Connect Recorder to MainsSelect TV System Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set EN I Nitial Sett IngsFinish Video Channel SET Video ChannelFinish Video Channel SET SETSET Time Auto Set UpSelect Language SET DateMajor Countries TV System During Auto Set UpStart Auto Channel SET Press OK or Push JOG ÞOn-Screen Displays Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Turn on the RecorderAccess Initial SET Screen Select LanguagePress Menu Clock SetPress Press Push JOG %Þto place the pointer next toPoint Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackPlayback Playback FeaturesSearch Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchActivate Instant Review Adjust Tracking ManuallyOverride Automatic Tracking Return to Automatic TrackingSections Activate Index SearchSkip Over Unwanted EN PlaybackTape Position Indicator Access Main Nenu ScreenSET Mode Picture ControlBasic Recording Recording Features EN Recording S.T. Picture SystemPreparation Playback RecordingOr press Record on the recorder Enter Programme Date Express Timer ProgrammingTimer Recording Enter Channel PositionReturn to Normal Timer ModeEngage Recorders Return to Timer Mode Disengage Timer ModeCancel or Replace a Programme EN Timer RecordingAuto SP→LP Timer Auto TimerSET Remote Control Code Remote Control FunctionsRemove Power Supply RE-SUPPLY PowerSET TV Brand Code TV Multi-brand Remote ControlOperate TV Make Connections SET Recording Decks Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Source PlayerEdit From a Camcorder SET Recorders Input ModeSelect Edit for Picture Control SET Mode Start CamcorderMode Description Setting Of The Colour System Select ButtonsMode Display Off-Air RecordingRecorded tape Tape-To-Tape EditingRecorded tape HR-J461MS Playback equipmentTuner SET Access Tuner SETAuto Channel Set SET Desired Station Access Channel ListSelect Position Manual Channel SetDelete a Channel EN Tuner SETSwap Channel Positions Fine-Tuning Channels Press Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette TroubleshootingIf youre using the RF OUT connec- tion Try manual tracking. pgTimer again RecordingOubleshooting New one. pgQuestions and Answer S E N Playback RecordingIndex Front ViewDisplay Panel Remote Control Specification S EMO Memo HR-J461MS