JVC HR-S4800U manual 54 EN, Troubleshooting

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54 EN

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, 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 will not come on.

 

c The AC power cord is disconnected.

 

Connect the AC power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The clock works, but the VCR’s

 

c The VCR is in the timer recording

 

Press TIMER to disengage.

 

power will not come on.

 

standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”

 

 

 

 

 

 

set to “OFF” (Z pg. 39).

 

 

 

 

 

 

c The child lock function is activated.

 

Press and hold POWER for more than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

seven seconds to release the child

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lock function (Z pg. 43).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The Remote will not function.

 

c The batteries are discharged.

 

Replace the dead batteries with new

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The cassette gets stuck partway

 

c The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

Make sure the cassette’s window is

during loading, and is ejected.

 

 

 

facing up, the rear label side is facing

 

 

 

 

you and the arrow on the front of the

 

 

 

 

cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

 

 

 

 

Then insert the cassette.

PLAYBACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

The tape is running but the picture

 

c If the RF connection (Z pg. 7) is

Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.

 

 

will not appear.

 

used to view the picture, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel on the TV is set incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

c If the AV connection (Z pg. 7) is

Select the AV mode on the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

used to view the picture, the TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

receiver is set to the wrong mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

c Automatic tracking is engaged.

Disengage auto tracking and adjust

 

 

sound track.

 

 

 

the tracking manually (Z pg. 23).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

c The video heads may be dirty.

The heads must be cleaned. Consult

 

 

interrupted, even though TV

 

 

 

your JVC dealer.

 

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.

 

c Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.

Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Z pg. 23 or 41).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

Recording will not start.

 

c There is no cassette loaded.

Insert a cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

c 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 will not be recorded

 

c The VCR has been set to “L-1” or “F-

Select the appropriate channel on the

 

 

properly.

 

1” input mode by mistake.

VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing will not work.

 

c The components have been

Connect the components correctly

 

 

 

 

 

incorrectly connected, or correct

(Z pg. 44 – 49) or check “REAR AUX

 

 

 

 

 

video connector (S VIDEO or

INPUT (or “FRONT AUX INPUT”

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO) is not selected.

only for HR-S4800U) setting (Z pg.

 

 

 

 

 

c The power to one or more of the

42)

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure the power to all units is on.

 

 

 

 

 

units has not been turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

c The recording VCR’s input mode has

Select the appropriate input mode on

 

 

 

 

 

been set incorrectly.

the recording VCR.

 

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Contents HR-S4800U HR-S3800U Dear Customer TelephoneNumberPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Basic Connections Back of VCRSituate VCR Check contents Final preparation for useConnect VCR to power source Connect VCR to TVWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Plug & Play SettingPerform Plug & Play setup Clock and tuner channels will be set automaticallyAccess Initial Set screen Language SettingAccess Main Menu screen Select languagePreparations Clock Setting10 EN Select clock setSet Auto Clock to on Setting clock semiautomaticallySelect D.S.T. mode Select time zoneSetting clock manually 12 ENTuner Setting Access Tuner Set screenPerform Auto Channel Set 14 EN Setting channels manuallyAccess Manual Channel Set screen Manual Channel SetAttach Controller Cable Box Control SettingSituate Controller Connect cable box to VCR16 EN Access Main Menu screen on VCRAccess Cable Box Set screen Turn on cable boxAccess Cable Box Brand Set screen Enter cable box brandHow to control the DBS receiver 18 ENConnect DBS receiver to VCR Turn on DBS receiver Access DBS Receiver Set screenAccess Main Menu screen on VCR Select DBS receiver output channelEnter DBS Receiver’s brand Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen20 EN If the DBS receiverÕs channel does not change asshownaboveBasic Playback Load a cassetteChanging display information Basic Playback Features22 EN Checking tape positionAdjusting tracking condition Selecting monitor soundAutomatic operations after 24 EN Locating beginning of timerAccess distant code Locating beginningSet tape speed Basic RecordingSelect recording channel Start recordingSpecifying recording length Basic Recording Features26 EN Watching one program while recording anotherDisplay VCR status on TV screen Select S-VHS ET modeShowing on-screen display Exit on-screen displayLocating particular scene Special Effect Playback28 EN Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchViewingframe still picture frame by Viewing still pictureSkipping unwanted portions Viewing slow motion picture30 EN VCR Plus+ Timer ProgramingAccess VCR Plus+ screen Enter PlusCode numberInput receiving channel number To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby modeEngage timer recording standby mode Check program dateChanging VCR Plus+ Setting 32 ENVCR Plus+ guide channel matching To Guide Channel Access Guide Channel Set screenInput guide channel number To move the highlight bar arrow to GuideSet program stop time Express Timer Programing34 EN Set program dateEngage timer recording standby mode To timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serialsChecking program settings 36 ENOverlapping programs blink on the screen Confirm overlapping programsSelect program to modify Press Shuttle Plus %Þ, then press Shuttle Plus #38 EN Useful Function SettingsChange setting Select FunctionPicture Control Auto TimerVideo Calibration SuperimposeVideo Stabilizer Auto SP = EP Timer40 EN Blue BackVHS Mode AV COMPU-LINKRear AUX Input 42 ENFront AUX Input Edit FunctionCannot turn on the VCR by pressing Power on Child LockChild lock function is now activated and you Connection Edit From Camcorder44 EN Various connection for editing tapesSet AV COMPU-LINK to OFF Select input mode on this VCRMake connections Start playbackEdit To Or From Another Select edit modeSelect input mode on recording VCR 46 ENSet Edit Function to A. DUB Source Select input modeAudio Dubbing Locate start pointAnother VCR for playback 48 ENInsert Editing Sourcetape Editedtape AV Dubbing Sourcetape EditedtapeSelect editing function you want Activate editing modePrepare tapes Start editingTurn on the TV TV Brand Setting50 EN Set TV brand code Enter cable box brand code Cable Box Brand Setting Turn on the cable box Operate cable boxTurn on the DBS receiver DBS Receiver Brand Setting52 EN Enter DBS receiver brand codeUnplug VCR Changing Remote Control CodeSet remote control code for Remote Plug in VCRTroubleshooting 54 ENTimer Recording Other Problems 56 ENCan the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pausemode?What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? Brand Installing the Controller 18 Output channel Brand Installing the Controller 15 Output channelManual setting Preparation Semiauto setting 58 ENFront panel Front display panel60 EN Rear panelOn-screen display How to use the Remote Remote62 EN UsablecassettesHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty 64 ENMemo 66 EN HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN54-68 00.1.31, 1005 AM HR-S4800U/S3800U
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