JVC HR-VP683U manual 42 EN, Troubleshooting

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42 EN

TROUBLESHOOTING

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. 33).
			● The child lock function is activated.		Press and hold POWER for more than
					seven seconds to release the child
					lock function (☞ pg. 36).

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.
			● If the AV connection (☞ pg. 6) is		Select the AV mode on the TV.
			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. 17).

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. 17, 35).

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 “F-1” input		Select the appropriate channel on the
	properly.		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 To Or From
			connected.		Another VCR” (☞ pg. 37) 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-VP683U Dear Customer Telephone NumberPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Antenna or cable Audio OUT not supplied AC Power CordBasic Connections Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformerConnect VCR to TV Check contentsSituate VCR Final preparation for usePlug & Play Setting Perform Plug & Play setupWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Access Initial Set screen Language SettingAccess Main Menu screen Select languagePreparations Clock Setting10 EN Select clock setSelect host channel Setting clock semiautomaticallySet Auto Clock to on Select time zone12 EN Setting clock manuallySelect D.S.T. mode Manual Clock SetPerform Auto Channel Set Tuner SettingAccess Tuner Set screen Automatically Auto Channel Set14 EN Setting channels manuallyAccess Manual Channel Set screen Add or skip desired channelsBasic Playback Load a cassetteChanging display information Basic Playback Features16 EN Checking tape positionAdjusting tracking condition Selecting monitor soundAutomatic operations after 18 EN Locating beginning of timerAccess distant code Locating beginningSelect recording channel BasicRecording Set tape speedSpecifying recording length Basic Recording Features20 EN Watching one program while recording anotherErase on-screen display Showing on-screen displayDisplay VCR status on TV screen Accidental erasure preventionLocating particular scene Special Effect Playback22 EN Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchViewing slow motion picture Viewing still pictureSkipping unwanted portions Pause during playbackVCR Plus+ Timer Programing Access VCR Plus+ screen24 EN Input receiving channel number Engage timer recording standby modeTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press SP/EPVCR Plus+ Setup 26 ENVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Access Guide Channel Set screen Input guide channel numberExpress Timer Programing 28 ENTo timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials Press SP/EP to set the tape speedChecking program settings 30 ENConfirm overlapping programs Select program to modifyOverlapping programs blink on the screen 32 EN Useful Function SettingsChange setting Select FunctionWhen this function is set to on When this function is set to OFF34 EN For ExampleNormal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded Hi-Fi and normal tracksPreventing 36 ENEdit To Or From Another ConnectionTurn on the TV TV Brand Setting38 EN Set TV brand codeOperate cable box Cable Box Brand SettingTurn on the cable box Ex. To set the Remote to RCATurn on the DBS receiver DBS Receiver Brand Setting40 EN Operate DBS receiverUnplug VCR Changing Remote Control CodeSet remote control code for Remote Plug in VCRTroubleshooting 42 ENTimer Recording 44 EN Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? VCR PLUS+ setup Manual setting Preparation Semiauto settingExpress timer recording List of terms46 EN Front panelFront display panel Rear panel On-screen displayHow to use the Remote 48 ENRemote Specifications HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center 50 ENLimited Warranty HR-VP683U