JVC HR-J455EA specifications EN Troubleshooting, Power

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34ENTROUBLESHOOTING

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.

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.

●The remote control is set to the wrong operating mode.

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.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

●“F-1” 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 TIMER button to turn the “ä“ indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Press the appropriate button (TV or VCR) depending on the unit you want to operate. (☞ pg. 32)

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. 12)

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 12)

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

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 “F-1”.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

Set the input mode to “F-1”.

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Contents HR-J455EA 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 IngsSET Video Channel Exit Video Channel SET ModeWith AV Connection SET Time Auto Set UpPerform Auto SET UP SET DateStart Auto Channel SET During Auto Set UpPress OK or Push JOG % Access Clock SET Screen Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Initial SET Screen Clock SetOn-Screen Displays Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Turn on the RecorderPoint Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackPlayback Playback FeaturesSearch Activate SLOW-MOTION PlaybackActivate Repeat Adjust Tracking ManuallyReturn to Automatic Tracking EN PlaybackSections Activate Index SearchSkip Over Unwanted Activate Instant ReviewBasic Recording Recording Features Return to Normal Screen S.T. Picture SystemLoad a Cassette EN RecordingRecording PlaybackAccess G-CODE SET-UP CODESetupAccess Initial SET Screen EN Timer RecordingPress Push JOG %Þor Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberReturn to Normal Screen Number keys to input Number of the recordersAccess G-CODE CODETimer ProgrammingAccess G-CODE Screen Enter G-CODE NumberTimer Mode Engage RECORDER’SEnter Programme Date Express Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Stop Time Enter Channel PositionOr OK. Program Completed appears on Cancel or Replace a Programme Disengage Timer ModeAccess Programme Return to Timer ModeAuto SP→LP Timer Auto TimerMake Connections Input ModeEdit To Another Video Recorder SET Recording DECK’SEdit From a Camcorder Or Another Video Recorder Source playerSelect Auto CH SET Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET EN Tuner SETSET Desired Station Access Channel ListSelect Position Manual Channel SetDelete Channel Access Tuner SET ScreenSelect Channel Tuner SETStore NEW Positions Access Channel ListPerform Tuning FINE-TUNESET TV Brand Code TV Multi-brand Remote ControlControl Your TV Using Additional Buttons Operate TVQuestions and Answer S E N Playback RecordingEN Troubleshooting PowerTimer Recording Timer againIndex Front ViewDisplay Panel Remote Control Specification S GeneralHR-J455EA