JVC HR-J630U manual Troubleshooting

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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. 31).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t function.

 

The batteries are discharged.

 

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

 

The A/B CODE switch is in the

 

Re-perform the A/B Code setting

 

 

 

 

wrong position.

 

(pg. 32).

 

 

 

 

The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the

 

Set the switch to the position

 

 

 

 

wrong position.

 

corresponding with the unit you want

 

 

 

 

 

 

to operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE TRANSPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

The cassette gets stuck partway

 

The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

 

Make sure the window side is up, the

 

 

during loading, and is ejected.

 

 

 

rear label side is facing you and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

arrow on the front of the cassette is

 

 

 

 

 

 

pointing towards the VCR. Then insert

 

 

 

 

 

 

the cassette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The tape stops during rewind or

 

The Counter Memory indicator

 

Press C.MEMORY to disengage the

 

 

fast forward.

 

(“M”) is lit on the front display

 

Counter Memory mode and extin-

 

 

 

 

panel.

 

guish the indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re using the AV connection

 

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

 

 

 

 

(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.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually

 

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

(pg. 19).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 (pg. 45).

 

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be

 

The AUDIO MONITOR option at

 

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"

 

 

heard.

 

the Function Set screen was set

 

(pg. 20).

 

 

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-J630U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRImportant Product Safety Instructions USE Contents Basic Connections Clock Select Screen Access LanguageAccess Mode Select Screen Select LanguageOr Shuttle Plus Select Host ChannelSelect Time Zone CH or Shuttle PlusSelect D.S.T. Mode Make CorrectionsAccess Band Screen Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET TunerPerform Auto Channel SET Return to Normal ScreenMake Selection Access AFC ScreenAccess Manual Channel SET ScreenFind Program Start Point Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackSimple Recording Access Auto Picture For The Best Possible PictureStart Playback Resume Normal FRAME-BY-FRAMEPlayback During PlaybackRE-ENGAGE Automatic Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking Manual TrackingSelect The Soundtrack Access Function SETAccess Audio Monitor Superimpose Start Repeat Access Distant CodeSkip Over Unwanted Sections Stop RepeatActivate Counter Reset Counter to ZeroActivate Instant Review MemoryNext-Function Memory Tape Position IndicatorMake Connection AV Compu Link PlaybackPlus 5 to place ExamplePress CH 5 or Shuttle Arrow next to SpecialRecord One Program While Watching Another Engage TV ModeSelect Channel for Viewing Display Elapsed Recording TimeTo Record SAP Programs Access 2ND AudioStereo And SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo ProgramsEngage ITR Mode Instant Timer Recording ITROn-Screen Timer Programming Access Program SET ScreenSET Program Engage Timer ModeSelect Program Number InformationCancel a Program Disengage TimerAccess Program SET RE-ENGAGE TimerAuto Timer Access Auto TimerAccess Function SET Screen Edit To Or From Another SET RECORDER’S Input Access SpecialEdit From a Camcorder ModeSelect Input Access AUX Input ScreenReturn to Function SET Screen Shuttle Plus 5 . IfAssemble Editing CABLE/VCR switch to VCR TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlPOWER, TV/VIDEO, CH5, VOL +/- SET TV Brand CodeTRY Operating Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlSET Cable BOX Brand Code Troubleshooting Timer Recording Timer againQuestions and Answers Index List Of TermsFront View Remote Control Provided Front Display PanelSpecifications For S Ervicing WAR Ranty Page HR-J630U