JVC HR-VP470U manual Cassette gets stuck partway, Make sure the cassettes window is

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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. 35).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 cassette gets stuck partway

 

The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

 

Make sure the cassette's window is

 

during loading, and is ejected.

 

 

 

facing up, the rear label side is facing

 

 

 

 

 

you and the arrow on the front of the

 

 

 

 

 

cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

Then insert the cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

(HR-VP670U only) Breaks are

 

Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust

 

noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

 

 

 

the tracking manually ( pg. 19).

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

(HR-VP670U only) The Hi-Fi

 

The AUDIO MONITOR option was

 

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"

 

soundtrack cannot be heard.

 

set incorrectly.

 

( pg. 24).

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Recording won’t start.

 

There’s no cassette loaded.

 

Insert a cassette.

 

 

 

The loaded cassette has had its

 

Remove the cassette and cover the

 

 

 

record safety tab removed.

 

hole with adhesive tape, or load a

 

 

 

 

 

cassette on which the record safety

 

 

 

 

 

tab is intact.

 

 

 

 

 

2. TV broadcasts won’t record

 

The VCR has been set to its AUX

 

Set the VCR to the appropriate

 

properly.

 

mode by mistake.

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

 

The VCRs or the camcorder and the

 

Refer to the directions and the

 

 

 

VCR have been incorrectly con-

 

illustration under “Edit To Another

 

 

 

nected.

 

VCR” ( pg. 37) or “Edit From A

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder Or Another VCR” ( pg.

 

 

 

 

 

38) and properly connect the units.

 

 

 

The power to one or more of the

 

Make sure the power to all units is on.

 

 

 

units has not been turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

The recorder’s input mode has been

 

Select the recorder’s appropriate

 

 

 

set incorrectly.

 

input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-VP670U HR-VP470U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRImportant Product Safety Instructions Product and cart combination Should be moved with care. QuickContents VP470U EN Installing Your NEW VCRBasic Connections Check Contents Connect VCR to Power SourceSituate VCR Connect VCR to TVPlug & Play Setup Plug & PlayEN I Nitial Sett Ings Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetInformation Language Access Clock SET ClockPreparation Shuttle PLUS%Þ, then Press OK or ShuttleSelect D.S.T. Mode SET Auto Clock to onSelect Host Channel Semi-AutoSelect Time Zone Return to Normal ScreenSET Time SET DateAccess Main Menu Screen Access Tuner SET ScreenTuner SETAccess Manual Channel SET Screen ADD or Skip DesiredChannel Add Or Delete a ChannelSimple Playback Simple Recording Frame Playback Playback FeaturesActivate FRAME-BY Access Distant Code Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking Activate HIGH-SPEEDAccess Function SET Select Auto Picture ModeLayback and Recording Features Auto PictureVideo Stabilizer SET ModePicture Control Start Repeat Stop RepeatSuperimpose Shuttle PLUS%to Select Audio MonitorSelect The Soundtrack HR-VP670U Only Access Skip Menu Select ModePerform Movie AdvanceRecording Features Engage TV ModeSelect Channel for Viewing Record One Program While Watching AnotherStereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR-VP670U Only To Record SAP Programs HR-VP670U OnlyInput Receiving Channel Number VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingEN Timer Recording Timer-Recording informa PlusCode number youEntered and the matching Tion is displayed onVCR Plus+ Setup Initial SET, then pressAccess Guide Channel SET Screen Input Guide ChannelNumber Press CH5, ShuttleExpress Timer Programming Load a CassetteEngage Timer Mode SET Channel NumberProgram RE-ENGAGE TimerCheck, Cancel And Revise Programs Auto SP→EP Timer Auto TimerInstant Timer Recording ITR Engage ITR ModeSET Recording Duration Press REC on the front panelEdit To Another VCR Edit From a Camcorder Or Another VCR Recorder Your VCRCamcorder Another VCRSET RECORDER’S Input Mode SetNOTEthe camcorder to its play modeSet your VCR to its record mode Set to AUX. Press the Number key 0 and/or CH to select F-1TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the TVSET TV Brand Code Operate TVCable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the Cable BOXEnter Cable BOX Brand Operate Cable BOXEN Special Features DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the DBS Receiver Enter DBS Receiver BrandUnplug Vcrs Power SET Remote ControlPlug in Power Cord Turn VCR Power onCassette gets stuck partway Make sure the cassettes window isTimer again Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properlyEN Questions and AN Swers PlaybackExpress Timer Programming MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingIndex List Of TermsEN Index Front View VP470URear View VP670U Remote Control Specification S HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A. E N Limited WarrantyEN M EMO Memo HR-VP670U/470U
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