JVC HR-VP674U 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. 43).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust

 

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

the tracking manually (☞ 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.

 

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be

 

● The AUDIO MONITOR option was

 

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"

 

 

heard.

 

set incorrectly.

 

(☞ pg. 31).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Or From

 

 

 

 

nected.

 

Another VCR” (☞ pg. 45) or “Edit

 

 

 

 

 

 

From A Camcorder” (☞ pg. 46) 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-VP674U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRPower Sources Power Cord ProtectionPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationAccessories Damage Requiring ServiceCleaning Replacement PartsContents EN Installing Your NEW VCR Basic ConnectionsBack of VCR Matching Transformer not suppliedCheck 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 Date SET YearAccess Main Menu Screen Access Tuner SET ScreenTuner SETAccess Manual Channel SET Screen ADD or Skip DesiredChannel Add Or Delete a ChannelCable Box Control Situate ControllerAttach Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRAccess Cable BOX SET Turn on Cable BOXSet Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand Plus %Access Cable BOX Brand SET Screen Enter Cable BOX BrandFasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips DBS Receiver ControlConnect DBS Receiver To VCR DBS receiverTurn on DBS Receiver Select DBS ReceiverOutput Channel Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver BrandAccess DBS Receiver Simple Playback Simple Recording Playback Features Activate FRAME-BYFrame Playback EN Playb a CK and Recording Feat UresAccess Distant Code Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchAccess Function SET Layback and Recording FeaturesMode Auto PictureSET Mode Picture ControlCH 5 or Shuttle Or Shuttle Plus % toVideo Stabilizer Start Repeat Stop RepeatSuperimpose Select The Soundtrack Select Audio MonitorShuttle PLUS%to Access Skip Menu Perform MovieAdvance Movie AdvanceAV Compu Link Playback ExampleOK or Shuttle Plus % PLUS%to set to onRecording Features Engage TV ModeSelect Channel for Viewing Record One Program While Watching AnotherStereo And SAP Second Audio Program To Record SAP ProgramsEN Timer Recording VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingNumber Engage Timer Mode Entered and the matchingTion is displayed on Make sure it’s accurateVCR Plus+ Setup VCR Plus+ Guide Channel MatchingPLUS%Þ to move Initial SET, then pressAccess Guide Channel SET Screen Input Guide ChannelInput Receiving Channel Number Press CH5, ShuttleSET Program Date Express Timer ProgrammingSET Channel Number Press SP/EP to set the tape speed Press PROG. or OK. Program CompletedScreen appears Is displayed on the display panelRE-ENGAGE Timer Check, Cancel And Revise ProgramsPress TIMER, then press Power ProgramAuto SP→EP Timer Select Auto SP EP Timer SET ModeAuto Timer Instant Timer Recording ITR Engage ITR ModeSET Recording Duration Press REC on the front panelEdit To Or From Another Edit From a Camcorder Access Function SET ScreenEditing Enable Remote Pause Function TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the TVSET TV Brand Code Operate TV Turn on the Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Operate Cable BOX EN 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 onTroubleshooting Cassette gets stuck partwayTimer again Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properlyProcedure pg Those in the previous area Has not been programmed correctly Cassette is automaticallyOther Problems RoubleshootingQuest Ions and Answers EN Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? What happens if the tape runs out during recording?Express Timer Programming MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingList Of Terms IndexFront View EN Index Rear ViewRemote Control Year programmable timer 20C to 60C -4F to140FHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For S Ervicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A Limited WarrantyMemo HR-VP674U
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