JVC HR-J7004UM manual Cassette gets stuck partway, Make sure the window side is up

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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. 32).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 33).

 

 

 

● 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. 4), 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. 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. 14).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 16).

 

 

 

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-J7004UM Dear Customer This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublContents Basic Connections Initial Settings Plug & PlayAuto Tuner Set During Plug & PlayClock Access Clock SET Clock SettingSET Date and Time Make CorrectionsAccess Main Menu Access Tuner SETAccess Band Screen TunerPerform Auto Channel SET Return to Normal ScreenAccess AFC Screen Access ManualMake Selection Channel SET ScreenSimple Playback Load a CassetteFind Program Start Point Start PlaybackSimple Recording Playback Features Engage Manual Tracking Mode Adjust Manual TrackingLayback and Recording Features RE-ENGAGE Automatic TrackingVideo Stabilizer Access Function SET Access Audio MonitorSelect The Soundtrack MixSuperimpose Access Distant Code Skip Over Unwanted SectionsStart Repeat Stop RepeatMemory Activate CounterReturn to Counter Position Zero Tape Position Indicator Make ConnectionNext Function Memory AV Compu Link PlaybackAccess Function SET Screen S.T. Picture System System ScreenRecording Press and hold RECQuality of the tape Use, then recording Begins with the picture Level optimizedPlayback Tape in useRecording Features Engage TV ModeReset Counter to Zero 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 DurationAccess Program SET Screen On-Screen Timer ProgrammingPush JOG, Cancel and Menu Engage Timer Mode SET Program InformationDisengage Timer Access Program SETCancel a Program RE-ENGAGE TimerAuto SP/EP Timer Access Main Menu ScreenSP mode Access Auto Timer Access Auto Timer ScreenAuto Timer Or Push JOG%ÞEdit To Or From Another Access Special Edit From a CamcorderSET RECORDER’S Input ModeAccess AUX Input Screen Set the camcorder to its play modeSet your VCR to its record mode Select InputSET Remote Control Mode Turn on the TVSET TV Brand Code Operate TVCable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the Cable BOXEnter Cable BOX Brand Operate Cable BOXSpecial Features Turn on the Satellite ReceiverEnter Satellite Receiver Brand Operate Satellite ReceiverQuestions and Answer S PlaybackCassette gets stuck partway Make sure the window side is up,Timer Recording Timer againIndex Front ViewRear View Installing Batteries Remote Control ProvidedHow To Use Specifications EMO Memo HR-J7004UM
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