JVC HR-VP780U manual Power

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Before requesting service, 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 will not come on.

 

The AC power cord is disconnected.

 

Connect the AC power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The clock works, but the VCR’s

 

The VCR is in the timer recording

 

Press TIMER to disengage.

 

 

 

power will not come on.

 

standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

set to “OFF” ( pg. 39).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The Remote will not 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 the RF connection (

pg. 6) is

 

Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.

 

 

will not appear.

 

used to view the picture, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel on the TV is set incorrectly.

 

Select the AV mode on the TV.

 

 

 

 

If the AV connection (

pg. 6) is

 

 

 

 

 

used to view the picture, the TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

receiver is set to the wrong mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Disengage auto tracking and adjust

 

 

sound track.

 

 

 

 

the tracking manually (

pg. 23).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.

 

Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.

 

Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 23 or 41).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

Recording will not start.

 

There is 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 will not be recorded

 

The VCR has been set to “L-1” or “F-

 

Select the appropriate channel on the

 

 

properly.

 

1” input mode by mistake.

 

VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing will not work.

 

The VCRs or the camcorder and the

 

Refer to the directions and the

 

 

 

 

VCR have been incorrectly

 

illustration under “Edit From

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

Camcorder” ( pg. 42) or “Edit To

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or From Another VCR” (

pg. 44)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 recording VCR’s input mode has

 

Select the appropriate input mode on

 

 

 

 

been set incorrectly.

 

 

the recording VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-VP780U Telephone Number Dear CustomerPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsContents Antenna Basic ConnectionsVideo OUT Back of VCRSituate VCR Check contentsConnect VCR to TV Final preparation for usePerform Plug & Play setup Plug & Play SettingWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Select language Language SettingReturn to normal screen Press Menu10 EN Clock SettingPreparations Set Auto Clock to on Setting clock semiautomaticallySelect host channel Select time zoneSelect D.S.T. mode Setting clock manually12 EN Manual Clock SetAccess Tuner Set screen Tuner SettingPerform Auto Channel Set Auto ChannelAccess Manual Channel Set screen Setting channels manually14 EN Add or skip desired channelsSituate Controller Cable Box Control SettingAttach Controller Connect cable box to VCRAccess Cable Box Set screen Access Main Menu screen on VCR16 EN Turn on cable boxEnter cable box brand AccessPress OKCable. Box Brand Set screenIf the cable boxs channel does not change to 18 EN How to control the DBS receiverConnect DBS receiver to VCR Connect Controller to VCRTurn on DBS receiver Access DBS Receiver Set screenSelect DBS receiver output channel 20 EN Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screenEnter DBS Receiver’s brand Load a cassette Basic PlaybackStart playback 22 EN Basic Playback FeaturesChanging display information Checking tape positionSelecting monitor sound Adjusting tracking conditionAutomatic operations after Access distant code Locating beginning of timer24 EN Locating beginningRecording BasicSelect recording channel Set tape speed26 EN Basic Recording FeaturesSpecifying recording length Watching one program while recording anotherDisplay VCR status on TV screen Showing on-screen displayErase on-screen display Other useful functions for recording28 EN Special Effect PlaybackLocating particular scene Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchSkipping unwanted portions Viewing still pictureViewing slow motion picture Pause during playbackDaily Cancel VCR Plus+ Timer Programing30 EN To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Engage timer recording standby modeInput receiving channel number Press SP/EP32 EN VCR Plus+ SetupVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Input guide channel number Access Guide Channel Set screen34 EN Express Timer ProgramingOFF To timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serialsCatv DBS36 EN Checking program settingsSelect program to modify Confirm overlapping programsOverlapping programs blink on the screen Change setting Useful Function Settings38 EN Select FunctionWhen this function is set to OFF When this function is set to onFor Example 40 ENLink Video This VCRVCR only Video OUT Pause AV Compulink42 EN Edit From CamcorderConnection This VCR for recordingAccess Main Menu screen on this VCR Select input mode on this VCREnable remote pause function Make connectionsEdit To Or From Another Select input mode on recording VCR44 EN Load cassettesTurn on the TV TV Brand SettingSet TV brand code Operate TV46 EN Cable Box Brand SettingTurn on the cable box Enter cable box brand codeTurn on the DBS receiver DBS Receiver Brand SettingEnter DBS receiver brand code Operate DBS receiver48 EN Changing Remote Control CodePower 50 EN Timer RecordingOther Problems Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? 52 ENWhat happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? VCR PLUS+ List of termsFront panel 54 ENFront display panel On-screen display Rear panel56 EN How to use the RemoteRemote Full-Size VHS 30 ST-30 Usable cassettesCompact VHS* TC-20 ST-C20 TC-30 ST-C30 TC-40 ST-C40 58 EN HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty HR-VP780U
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