JVC HR-S4600U instruction manual Cassette gets stuck partway, Make sure the cassettes window is

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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. 45).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Child Lock mode is engaged.

 

Press and hold POWER on the remote

 

 

 

 

 

to disengage the mode (

pg. 57).

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t function.

 

The batteries are discharged.

 

Replace the dead batteries with new

 

 

 

 

 

ones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE TRANSPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The cassette gets stuck partway

 

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

 

If you’re using the RF OUT connec-

 

Set the channel selector to channel 3

 

won’t appear.

 

tion ( pg. 6), the channel selector

 

or 4.

 

 

 

 

on the TV is set incorrectly.

 

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

 

 

 

If you’re using the AV connection

 

 

 

 

( pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to

 

 

 

 

 

 

the wrong mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

the tracking manually (

pg. 25).

 

 

 

 

 

3. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be

 

The AUDIO MONITOR option was

 

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"

 

heard.

 

set incorrectly.

 

( pg. 27).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

 

The VCRs or the camcorder and the

 

Refer to the directions and the

 

 

 

VCR have been incorrectly con-

 

illustration under “Edit To Or From

 

 

 

nected.

 

Another VCR” ( pg. 50) or “Edit

 

 

 

 

 

From A Camcorder” (

pg. 48) and

 

 

 

 

 

properly connect the units.

 

 

 

The power to one or more of the

 

Make sure the power to all units is on.

 

 

 

units has not been turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The recorder’s input mode has been

 

Select the recorder’s appropriate

 

 

 

set incorrectly.

 

input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-S4600U HR-S3600U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Connections Matching Transformer Back of VCRCoaxial Cable RF Cable suppliedEN I Nitial Sett Ings Plug & Play SetupPlug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetInformation Language Preparation Access Clock SETClock Pressing Shuttle PlusSelect Host Channel Select D.S.T. ModeSET Auto Clock to on Semi-AutoSET Time Select Time ZoneReturn to Normal Screen SET DateSET Access Main Menu ScreenTuner Set Receivable ChannelsChannel Access ManualAdd Or Delete a Channel Attach Controller Cable Box ControlSituate Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRTurn on Cable BOX Access Cable BOX SETAccess Initial SET Screen Select Cable BOX Output ChannelEnter Cable BOX Brand Access Cable BOX Brand SET ScreenBrand Code Connect DBS Receiver To VCR DBS Receiver ControlDBS receiver Select DBS Receiver Access DBS Receiver SETTurn on DBS Receiver Output ChannelDBS Receiver Code from Following list, then Press OK Access DBS ReceiverSET DBS Receiver Brand JVC Dish Network Echostar Dish NetworkFind Program Start Point Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackSimple Recording Frame Playback Playback FeaturesActivate FRAME-BY EN Playba CK a ND Recording Feat UresAdjust Manual Tracking Access Distant CodeEngage Manual Tracking Mode Start SearchLayback and Recording Features Access Function SETSET Mode Picture ControlVideo Stabilizer Select The SoundtrackFront AUX Input Start Repeat Stop RepeatSuperimpose ModeSelect Superimpose SET Perform Movie Access Skip MenuSelect Mode AdvanceAV Compu Link Playback ExampleActive Video Calibration Playback and Recording FeaturesVideo Calibration Recording PlaybackStart Playback Recording Features VHS Super VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Select S-VHS ET SET Layba CK and Recording FeaturesSuper VHS ET Second Audio Program Stereo And SAPTo Record SAP Programs Input Receiving Channel Number VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingEN Timer Recording Enter Pluscode NumberEntered and the matching Timer-Recording informaPlusCode number you Tion is displayed onVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus+ SetupInitial SET, then press Input Guide Channel Number Access Guide Channel SET ScreenThen press OK or Shuttle SET Program Date Express Timer ProgrammingAccess VCR PLUS+ SET Channel NumberEngage Timer Mode Check, Cancel And Revise Programs Cancel or Revise aRE-ENGAGE Timer ProgramAuto Timer Select Auto SP EP Timer SET ModeAuto SP→EP Timer Or Shuttle PlusSET Recording Duration Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode Press REC on the front panelAutomatic Sat- ellite Program Recording Engage Auto Satellite Prog REC ModeBefore performing the following steps Recorder Edit From a CamcorderEditing PlayerFront AUX Input appears only with HR-S4600U Pause connector whenSet your VCR to its record mode Plus %Þto moveEdit To Or From Another Engage Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingLocate Start Point Start DubbingLocate END Point Reset the CounterInsert Editing EN EditingStart Editing END Insert EditingSET TV Brand Code TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the TV Operate TVOperate Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the Cable BOX Cable BOX Brand Name Brand CodeTurn on the DBS Receiver EN Special FeaturesDBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Enter DBS Receiver BrandSET Remote Control Turn VCR Power onUnplug Vcrs Power Plug in Power CordCassette gets stuck partway Make sure the cassettes window isRe-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properly Timer againProcedure Those in the previous area Troubleshooting Other ProblemsCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? Questions and Answer S E NCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? What happens if the tape runs out during recording?List Of Terms Express Timer ProgrammingMBR Multi-Brand Remote Code Setting IndexFront View HR-S4600U EN Index Rear ViewRemote Control Year programmable timer 20C to 60C -4F to140FHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A Limited WarrantyMemo Memo Memo HR-S4600/S3600U
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