JVC HR-J638E/EH specifications Corrective Action, Clear

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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

 

panel.

 

ä“ indicator off.

 

powered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, the TV receiver’s channel

 

tion, set the TV receiver to the RF

 

 

 

selector is set to the wrong video

 

converter channel (UHF 36). (pg. 3)

 

 

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re using the AV connection,

 

If you are using the AV connection,

 

 

 

the TV receiver is not set to the AV

 

set the TV to its AV mode.

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Noise appears during visual search.

 

This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Noise appears during normal

 

The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (pg. 11)

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

4.

Noise appears during slow-motion

 

The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (pg. 11)

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Noise appears during still play-

 

 

 

Press PAUSE a few times to remove

 

back.

 

 

 

the noise bars from the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

 

soundtrack

 

 

 

(pg. 11)

 

 

 

 

 

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 channel.

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-J638E/EH Safety First Safety PrecautionsDo not place the recorder Basic Connections Tune The TV To Your Video RecorderConnecting Using a Decoder Select Language Initial Settings ENTuner Set Select CountryReturn to Normal Screen Initial SettingsView Confirmation Screen USHClock Set PreparationSET Just Clock SET ClockSET Date and Time Channel PositionPoint Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackPause During Playback Playback FeaturesActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Manually Adjust TrackingOverride Automatic Tracking Return to AutomaticActivate Index Search Activate Scene FinderStop Scene Finder EN PlaybackActivate Counter SET A/B Code SwitchRE-SUPPLY Power MemoryBasic Recording S.T. Picture System Access Mode SelectRecording Playback ENABLE/DISABLE On-Screen DisplaysReceiving Stereo And Bilin- gual Programmes Recording FeaturesEN Recording To Record Stereo And Bilin- gual Programmes A2Select Channel to Watch Reset CounterEngage ITR Mode SET Counter DisplayInformation On ShowView Access CH. SET Mode Menu ScreenEN Timer Recording Make List of Stored Station Names Channel PositionsClose Menu When Using a Satellite TunerEnter Showview Number PreparationShowView Timer Recording EN Timer RECORDINGcontTo Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials Timer ModeTo re-engage the timer, press Timer To Delay The Stop Time Return to NormalEngage RECORDER’S Timer Mode Regular Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Stop Time Revise Programme IN- Formation Access Programme ScreenTimer Engage Auto SP/LPMake Connections SET Recording DECK’S Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Source PlayerStart Camcorder SET RECORDER’S Input ModeEdit From a Camcorder Start RecorderAudio Dubbing Make sure to select the correct input mode in step When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing,OUT or AV2 in connector. When using these connectors Priority over those made to the rear panel connectorsSET TV Brand Code Control Your TV Using Addi- tional ButtonsMulti-Brand Remote Con- trol TRY Operating TVMenu Access CH. SET ModeSelect Mode Select PositionSelect NEW Station Switch StationsPerform Tuning Select Channel toTV Station and ID List Corrective Action ClearPossible Cause Timer againTape-to-tape editing is not possible Questions and Answers Index Front ViewIndicator will blink during turbo search @ #Installing Batteries How To UsePAL-type colour signal and Ccir monochrome signal,625 lines Maximum recording time