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TROUBLESHOOTING(cont.)

8.

Satellite channels are not automati-

 

● The Controller is not properly

Connect the Controller correctly

 

cally switched during timer

 

connected to the VCR.

(☞ pg. 22).

 

recording.

 

● The output channel selected in the

After confirming your DBS receiver’s

 

 

 

DBS Receiver Output screen is

output channel number, re-access the

 

 

 

incorrect.

DBS Receiver Output screen and

 

 

 

 

 

select the correct number (☞ pg. 23).

 

 

 

● The VCR is not set correctly to

Set the correct DBS Receiver brand

 

 

 

control the DBS Receiver

code (☞ pg. 24).

 

 

 

● The DBS receiver’s power is off.

Make sure the power is on before

 

 

 

 

 

timer recording starts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Timer recording begins as sched-

 

● Even though you don't use an

Set "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" to "OFF"

 

uled, but the channel is always

 

external Cable Box, "CABLE BOX

(☞ pg. 18).

 

incorrect.

 

OUTPUT" is set to "ON".

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.We moved, and now VCR Plus+

 

● The receivable stations in the new area

Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup

 

doesn’t work properly.

 

are received on different channels than

procedure (☞ pg. 20).

 

 

 

those in the previous area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on

 

● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer

Wait until a space in memory clears,

 

the VCR Plus+ screen.

 

memory are used.

or cancel unnecessary program

 

 

 

 

 

information (☞ pg. 46).

OTHER PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

When scanning channels, some of

● Those channels have been preset to

If you need the skipped channels,

 

them are skipped over.

be skipped.

restore them (☞ pg. 16).

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The channel can’t be changed.

● Recording is in progress.

Press PAUSE to pause the recording,

 

 

 

 

 

change channels, then press PLAY to

 

 

 

 

 

resume recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t operate

● The remote control brand setting is

Re-set the remote control to the

 

my TV or cable box or DBS receiver.

incorrect.

correct brand (☞ pg. 56 or 57 or 58).

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Even though Auto or Semi-Auto

● The clock setting data received from

Select a different Host Channel during

 

clock setting has been selected, the

the Host Channel is incorrect.

the Semi-Auto setting procedure

 

clock is incorrect.

 

 

(☞ pg. 12), or perform the Manual

 

 

 

 

 

setting procedure (☞ pg. 13).

ATTENTION:

This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual.

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Contents HR-S5400U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRImportant Product Safety Instructions Product and cart combination Should be moved with care. QuickContents Connections Video ANTENNA-INVideo TV OUT EN I Nitial Sett Ings Plug & Play SetupPlug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetInformation Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode LanguageClock EN Initial Settings Select ModeAccess Select Screens Select Host ChannelMake Corrections Select D.S.T. ModeSelect Time Zone ManualTuner Information Initial Settings Access Tuner SET ScreenAccess AFC Screen Make SelectionAttach Controller Cable Box ControlSituate Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRReturn to VCR PLUS+ SET-UP Screen Set Cable Box Output ChannelBrand SET Screen Access Cable BOXTurn on Cable BOX Return to NormalVCR Plus+ Setup VCR Plus+ Guide Channel MatchingInput Guide Channel Access Custom SETSET Screen NumberDBS receiver DBS Receiver ControlConnect DBS Receiver to VCR Antenna AudioSet DBS Receiver Output Channel Select DBS Receiver Output ChannelReturn to Custom SET Screen Set DBS Receiver Brand Turn on DBS ReceiverEnter DBS Receiver Brand Brand CodeFind Program Start Point Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackSimple Recording Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback Playback FeaturesPlayback and Recording FEA Tures E N Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame PlaybackActivate HIGH-SPEED Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking SearchVideo Stabilizer Superimpose Access Function SETAccess Superimpose Select The Soundtrack Access Audio SelectAccess Audio Monitor MixSkip Over Unwanted Sections Access Distant CodeStart Search Activate Counter Start RepeatStop Repeat MemoryFunction Screen Access SpecialMake Connection AV Compu Link PlaybackExample Enable AV Compu Link PlaybackPerform AV Compu Link Playback Calibration Screen Access VideoActive Video Calibration PreparationPlayback RecordingRecording Features Access S-VHS Mode VHS Super VHS and VHSTo Record SAP Programs Access 2ND AudioStereo And SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo ProgramsArrow to Manual by Pressing CH 5 or Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level ControlPress CH 5 or Shuttle Plus %Þ to move Audio level meters. Set the level so that maximumVCR Plus+ Timer Programming EN Timer RecordingPress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically Engage Timer ModePress just once to access the Auto Timer screen CHECK/CORRECT Input DataAccess Program SET On-Screen Timer ProgrammingAccess ON-SCREEN MenuOn the VCR PLUSÞÞuntil the item you want to change beginsBlinking. Then set as in step CatvAccess Program SET Screen Disengage TimerAccess Main Menu Screen Cancel a ProgramMove the highlight bar arrow to Auto Timer by Access Auto TimerAuto Timer Now skip to of the procedure belowSET Recording Instant TimerEngage ITR Mode DurationEdit To Or From Another Video OUT Audio OUT Edit Edit From a CamcorderAudio Video Return to Function Access AUX InputTape DUB Mode Locate END Point SET Input ModeReset the Counter Locate Start PointEND Insert Editing Engage Insert EditingStart Editing Start Dubbing Audio Dubbing recorderEngage Audio Dubbing END Audio DubbingTerminal Terminal JLIPJoint Level Interface Protocol ConnectorInformation on J Terminal E N SET TV Brand Code TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the TV Operate TVEnter Cable BOX Brand Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the Cable BOX Operate Cable BOXTurn on the DBS Receiver EN Special FeaturesDBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Operate DBS ReceiverPlug in Power Cord Unplug Vcrs PowerSET Remote Control Turn VCR Power onSet the switch to the position Cassette gets stuck partwayTimer again RecordingOubleshooting Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setupProcedure pg Doesn’t work properlyQuestions and Answer S E N PlaybackIndex MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingList Of Terms Select DBS Receiver Output ChannelFront View Rear View Remote Control How To Use20C to 60C -4F to140F EIA monochrome signalYear programmable timer Maximum recording timeHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For Servicing Only in U.S.A. E NWarranty Only in U.S.A Limited WarrantyMemo HR-S5400U

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