JVC HR-J580EK manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

POWER

1.No power is applied to the VCR.

2.The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered.

3.The Remote Control wonÕt function.

¥The mains power cord is disconnected.

¥cis displayed on the display panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF.

¥The batteries are discharged.

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the cbutton to turn the c indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

¥ The VCR is in the RECORD

1. The tape does not run during

recording. Ulights up and

PAUSE MODE.

preset position blinks on the

 

display panel.

 

Press .to resume recording.

2.The tape will not rewind or fast- forward.

¥ The tape is already fully

Check the cassette.

rewound or fast-forwarded.

 

PLAYBACK

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.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broad- casts are clear or USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen.

5.Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

¥If youÕre using only the RF cable for connectionÉ

Éthe TVÕs channel selector is not set to the Video Channel. Éthe VCRÕs Video Channel has not been correctly set.

¥If youÕre using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, the TV is not set to the AV mode.

¥This is normal.

¥The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

¥The video heads may be dirty.

¥Automatic tracking is engaged.

If you are using only the RF cable for connectionÉ

Éset the TV to the Video Channel. ÉPerform Video Channel Set. (Êpg.Ê42)

If you are using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (pg. 30)

Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking (pg. 30) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to NORM (Êpg.Ê32).

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Contents HR-J580EK If in doubt Ñ consult a competent electrician Safety PrecautionsMoisture Condensation On The Safe Use Of Equipment Some DoÕs And DonÕtsContents Front panel Rear panel Front Panel Diagram KeyGetting Everything Ready Welcome to JVCPerform Auto Setup pg Three-Step Quick Start Auto SetupThree step quick start Start Preset Download Preset DownloadFinish Off Check the ResultsThree-step quick start Basic Features Stop & Eject PlaybackLoad a Video Cassette PlayRewind and Fast Forward Video Heads CleaningSlow Motion Playback FeaturesPause During Playback Single Frame MovementHigh Speed Search Variable Speed SearchStart Recording RecordingChoose a Programme Set the Tape SpeedResetting the Counter Display Tape Remaining TimeChange Display Information Recording Resume Function Instant Timer RecordingChannel Mapping Guide Numbers Manually Setting Guide Program NumbersEnter the PlusCode Number Get to the Video Plus + ScreenReturn to Normal Screen Engage Timer ModeExpress Timer Programming Get to the Programme ScreenEnter Programme Details Timer Recording To Start Soon When Programmes Overlap Each Other Check, Cancel & Change ProgrammesAdvanced Features Picture Quality Manual TrackingPicture Control Turning B.E.S.T. on or OFF Recording and Playback Using B.E.S.TAvoiding B.E.S.T. Time Delay B.E.S.T PictureÊSystemSound Modes Nicam Stereo and Bilingual BroadcastsSoundtrack Selection Instant ReView Finding Specific ScenesSkip Search Index SearchVCR Auto Standby TV Auto Power OnLink Functions NexTView LinkDirect Rec Editing Editing Using Another VCRStart recorder Press T Editing from a CamcorderOn-Screen Display O.S.D Other FunctionsAuto SP aLP Timer Power Save ModeAuto Timer Repeat PlaybackNext Function Memory Connection to a Stereo System Set Video Channel Access Video Channel ModeExit Video Channel Set Mode Video Channel SetTuner Set Auto Channel SetupManual Channel Setup Delete a Channel Change Station NameChange Station Preset Position TV Station ID Guide Fine-Tuning Stored ChannelsBBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 TV Station Channel Number GuideClock Set Setting the ClockPlayback Questions and AnswersSymptom Possible Cause TroubleshootingRecording Other Problems List of Terms Memo HR-J580EK