JVC HR-J245EK, HR-J645ES, HR-J645EK, HR-J246EK instruction 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 video recorder off for repair.

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

No power is applied to the

 

The mains power cord is discon-

 

Connect the mains power cord.

 

 

recorder.

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The clock is functioning properly,

 

“ä“ is displayed on the display

 

Press the TIMER button to turn the

 

 

but the recorder cannot be powered.

 

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

 

“ä“ indicator off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE TRANSPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

The tape does not run during

 

“^“ is displayed on the display

 

Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator

 

 

recording.

 

panel.

 

off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The tape stops during rewind or

 

“M“ is displayed on the display

 

Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the

 

 

fast-forward.

 

panel.

 

Counter Memory function and turn

 

 

 

 

 

 

the “M“ indicator off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The tape will not rewind or fast-

 

The tape is already fully rewound or

 

Check the cassette.

 

 

forward.

 

fast-forwarded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYBACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

The playback picture does not

 

If you’re using the RF OUT connec-

 

If you are using the RF OUT connec-

 

 

appear while the tape is running.

 

tion . . .

 

tion . . .

 

 

 

 

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector

 

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO

 

 

 

 

is not set to the VIDEO channel.

 

channel. (pg. 6)

 

 

 

 

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel

 

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"

 

 

 

 

has not been correctly set.

 

(pg. 6)

 

 

 

 

If you’re using the AV connection, the

 

If you are using the AV connection,

 

 

 

 

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

 

set the TV to its AV mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Noise appears during visual search.

 

This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Noise appears during normal

 

The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (pg. 14)

 

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Noise appears during slow-motion

 

The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (pg. 14)

 

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Noise appears during still play-

 

 

 

Press TV PROG. + or – a few times to

 

 

back.

 

 

 

remove the noise bars from the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

(HR-J645EK/ES only) Breaks are

 

Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

 

 

noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

 

 

 

(pg. 14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

The video heads may be dirty.

 

Consult your JVC dealer.

 

 

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

 

 

 

 

 

 

clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

Recording cannot be started.

 

There is no cassette loaded, or the

 

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive

 

 

 

 

cassette loaded has had its Record

 

tape, reseal the slot where the tab

 

 

 

 

Safety tab removed.

 

was removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

 

“AU” has been selected as the input

 

Set to the desired preset.

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

 

The source (another video recorder,

 

Confirm that the source is properly

 

 

 

 

camcorder) has not been properly

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All necessary power switches have

 

Confirm that all units’ power switches

 

 

 

 

not been turned on.

 

are turned on.

 

 

 

 

The input mode is not correct.

 

Set the input mode to “AU”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Instructions Safety Precautions Do not place the recorderStep Quick SET UP Situate Recorder Check ContentsBasic Connections Connect Recorder to MainsBack of HR-J645EK/ES Back of HR-J245EK/J246EKVideo Channel Set With RF ConnectionSET Video Channel Access Video Channel SET ModeExit Video Channel SET Mode With AV ConnectionAuto Set Up Perform Auto SET UPIf auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not Access Main Menu Video Plus+ SetupMake List of Stored Station Names Preset Positions ScreenClose Menu Confirm Preset Position NumberWhen Using a Satellite Receiver And/Or Cable System BackPoint Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Playback FeaturesSearch PlaybackManually Adjust TrackingOverride Automatic Tracking Return to AutomaticActivate Counter Activate Index SearchSET Counter Memory MemoryRepeat Playback Activate RepeatSoundtrack Selection HR-J645EK/ES only Next Function Memory Ntsc PlaybackBasic Recording Recording Features Return to Normal S.T. Picture SystemRecording Playback Video Plus+ Timer Recording PDC RecordingIf your recorder receives Press OK after enteringStart Time Regular Timer ProgrammingAccess Programme TimeEngage RECORDER’S Timer ModePress TV PROG. + Revise Programme Check And Cancel ProgrammesTimer Warning InformationAccess Main Menu Screen Auto TimerMake Connections SET Recording DECK’S Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Source PlayerRecorder HR-J245EK/J246EKPlayer Recorder PlayerStart Camcorder SET RECORDER’S Input ModeEdit From a Camcorder Start RecorderConnection To Stereo System HR-J645EK/ES only Connection To a Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver UnitPin Scart connectors Aerial terminal On-Screen Dispiay Access Mode SET ScreenTurn on the Recorder 13 3Tape Position Indicator Type of Broadcast On-screen Display Being ReceivedAuto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel SETStations your recorder Preset positions PRProcedures Located appear on aManual Channel Set Delete Channel Change Station Preset PositionSelect Item Select NEW PositionSelect Station Name Character Switch StationsSelect NEW Station Enter NEW CharacterSelect Channel to Perform TuningFine-Tuning Channels Already Stored FINE-TUNETV Station And ID List Station NameTV Station Channel Number Guide For customers in the U.K ScotlandTurn the Recorder on Clock SetPreparation SET Date and Time PresetSET Clock SET Just ClockTroubleshooting Timer Recording Timer againQuestions and Answers Specifications Index Rear View J645EK/ES Display Panel Remote Control How To Use Installing BatteriesOperating JVC TVs Memo Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited