JVC HR-J631T Remote control won’t function Batteries are discharged, Cassette gets stuck partway

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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. 34).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 38).

 

 

 

 

 

● The TV/VCR switch is in the wrong

 

Set the switch to the position

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

won’t appear.

 

 

tion (☞ pg. 4), the channel selector

 

13.

 

 

 

 

 

on the TV is set incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● If you’re using the AV connection

 

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

 

 

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 4), 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. 16).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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. 17).

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. TV broadcasts won’t record

 

 

● The VCR has been set to its AUX

 

Set the VCR to the appropriate

 

 

properly.

 

 

mode by mistake.

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-J631T Dear Customer Do not place the VCRContents Check Contents Connect VCR to Power SourceBasic Connections Situate VCRClock Tuner Perform Auto Channel SET Access Tuner SET Screen Access AFC ScreenStore Desired Channel Return to Normal ScreenCode Setup Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Guide Channel SET Screen Access G-CODE SET-UP ScreenInput Guide Channel Number Number Return to G-CODE SET UP ScreenReturn to Normal Simple Playback Load a CassetteFind Program Start Point Start PlaybackSimple Recording Pause During Playback Activate FRAME-BY Frame PlaybackPlayb a CK and Recording Feat Ures Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame PlaybackActivate VARIABLE-SPEED Search Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchVariable-Speed Search Reverse Play High-Speed SearchTracking Mode Adjust ManualEngage Manual TrackingSelect The Soundtrack Access Function SETMix Playback and Recording Features SuperimposeAccess Distant Code Skip Over Unwanted SectionsStart Repeat Stop RepeatActivate Instant Review Activate CounterMemory Return to Counter Position ZeroTape Position Indicator Relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are onPress REW, then press Timer within 2 seconds Next-Function MemorySelect Mode Picture System PreparationRecording Press and hold RECQuality of the tape Use, then recording Begins with the picture Level optimizedBefore beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on PlaybackTape in use Engage TV Mode Reset Counter to ZeroRecording Select Channel for ViewingAccess 2ND Audio Stereo And SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record SAP Programs To Record Stereo ProgramsInstant Timer Recording ITR Engage ITR ModeTimer Recording SET Recording DurationCode Timer Programming Access G-CODE ScreenEnter G-CODE Number Check Input DataEngage Timer Mode Press just once to access the Auto Timer screenPress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically CHECK/CORRECT Input DataOn-Screen Timer Programming Select ProgramSET Program InformationIf you program the VCR to timer Record a show on SeptemberOn channel 40 from 1200 noon To 100 PM in SP mode,Disengage Timer Access Program SET ScreenCancel a Program RE-ENGAGE TimerAuto SP/EP Timer Access Function SET ScreenPlace the arrow next to your choice on or OFF by press CH5 Access Auto Timer Auto TimerSET Remote Control Turn on the TVMode SET TV Brand CodeSET RECORDER’S Input Mode Access AUX Input ScreenEdit From a Camcorder Make ConnectionsStart Player Start RecorderEdit To Or From Another Load CassettesControl Two JVC VCRs Player Your VCRSET Input Mode Locate Start PointEngage Audio Dubbing Start DubbingCassette gets stuck partway Remote control won’t function Batteries are dischargedMake sure the window side is up, Timer again Re-perform the G-Code setup Doesn’t work properlyQuestions and Answers PlaybackEIA monochrome signal Speci Fications20C to 60C -4F to140F Maximum recording timeFront View IndexRemote Control Provided Front Display PanelHR-J631T
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