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32ENTROUBLESHOOTING

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

1.No power is applied to the recorder.

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

3.The remote control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1.The tape does not run during recording.

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

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

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.Noise appears during slow-motion playback.

5.Noise appears during still playback.

6.Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

7.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.

8.Playback picture has a loss of colour.

9.No sound accompanies the playback picture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●The mains power cord is discon- nected.

●“ä“ is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

●The batteries are discharged.

●The remote control is set to the wrong operating mode.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●““ is displayed on the display panel.

●The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●If you’re using the RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

●If you’re using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

●This is normal.

●The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●Automatic tracking is engaged.

●The video heads may be dirty.

●The wrong colour system is selected for the tape being played back.

●The wrong colour system was selected during recording.

●The TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the TIMER button to turn the “ä“ indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Press the appropriate button (TV or VCR) depending on the unit you want to operate. (☞ pg. 23)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the ““ indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. (☞ pg. 4)

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (☞ pg. 4)

If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 12)

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 12)

Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. (☞ pg. 12)

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (☞ pg. 26)

Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. (☞ pg. 31.)

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Contents HR-J658EE Do not place the recorder Safety PrecautionsAuto Head Cleaner Check Contents Basic ConnectionsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to MainsAccess Video Channel SET Mode Video Channel SetSelect TV System EN I Nitial Sett IngsSET Video Channel Finish Video Channel SETFinish Video Channel SETAuto Set Up Select LanguageSET Time SET DateDuring Auto Set Up Start Auto Channel SETMajor Countries TV System Press OK or Push JOG ÞAccess Main Menu Screen ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DisplayOn-Screen Displays Turn on the RecorderSelect Language Clock SetPlace the pointer next to Initial SET, then pressBasic Playback Load a CassettePoint Start PlaybackPlayback Features SearchPlayback Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchAdjust Tracking Manually Override Automatic TrackingReturn to Automatic Tracking Skip Over UnwantedActivate Index Search Activate Instant ReviewBasic Recording Recording Features Access Main Menu Screen S.T. Picture SystemLoad a Cassette Return to Normal ScreenOr press Record on the recorder RecordingPlayback Express Timer Programming Start TimeEnter Programme Stop Time Enter Programme DateTimer Mode Engage RECORDER’SDisengage Timer Mode Access ProgramCancel or Replace a Programme Return to Timer ModeAuto SP→LP Timer Auto TimerRemote Control Functions Remove Power SupplySET Remote Control Code RE-SUPPLY PowerTV Multi-brand Remote Control SET TV Brand CodeOperate TV With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 15 orInput Mode Edit To Or From Another Video RecorderMake Connections Start Source PlayerSET RECORDER’S Input Mode Edit From a CamcorderStart Camcorder Start RecorderSetting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Off-Air RecordingTape-To-Tape Editing Recorded tape Your recorderPlayback equipment Dubbed tapeAccess Tuner SET Screen Select Auto CH SETMode Select TV SystemAccess Tuner SET Access Channel ListSelect Position SET Desired StationAccess Channel List EN Tuner SETDelete a Channel Swap Channel PositionsFine-Tuning Channels FINE-TUNEEN Troubleshooting Mains power cord is discon- nectedIf you’re using the RF OUT connec- tion Press Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassetteTimer again RecordingOubleshooting New one. pgQuestions and Answer S E N Playback RecordingIndex Front ViewDisplay Panel Remote Control Maximum recording time Specification SSupplied fresh battery actual HR-J658EE