JVC HR-S5600AM specifications EN Troubleshooting, If youre using the RF OUT connec- tion

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46ENTROUBLESHOOTING

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.

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 or S-VIDEO 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.

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. 6)

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set". (☞ pg. 6)

If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 15)

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 15)

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

Engage and adjust tracking manually. (☞ pg. 15)

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (☞ pg. 40)

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. 45)

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Contents HR-S5600AM Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Situate Recorder Check ContentsBasic Connections MainsConnect Recorder to Mains Video ConnectionConnect Recorder to TV Back of RecorderVideo Channel Set Access Video Channel SET ModeEN Initial Settings Select TV SystemFinish Video Channel SET Video ChannelFinish Video Channel SET SETSET Time Auto Set UpSelect Language SET DateMajor Countries TV System During Auto Set UpStart Auto Channel SET Press OK or Push JOG ÞOn-Screen Displays Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Turn on the RecorderAccess Initial SET Screen Select LanguageSET Time Access Clock SET ScreenClock Set Start Clock OperationPoint Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackHigh-Speed Search Playback FeaturesActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Slow MotionOverride Automatic Tracking Adjust Tracking ManuallyActivate Index Search Return to Automatic TrackingSections Activate Instant ReviewSkip Over Unwanted EN PlaybackBasic Recording SET Counter Display Recording FeaturesSelect Channel to Watch EN RecordingEngage ITR Mode SET Recording DurationSelect S-VHS Mode Access Function SET ScreenVHS Super VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Press S-VHS ET. Current setting appears on Screen for about Select S-VHS ET SET ModeEngage S-VHS ET Mode Super VHS ETReturn to Normal Screen Access Main Menu ScreenS.T. Picture System PreparationPlayback RecordingOr press Record on the recorder EN Timer Recording System SetupAccess G-CODE SET-UP NumberReceived. Then press OK Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberNumber keys to input Number of the recorders Or Push JOG%Access G-CODE Programme Screen CODETimer ProgrammingAccess G-CODE Screen Enter G-CODE NumberReturn to Normal Timer ModeEngage Recorders Express Timer Programming Start TimeOr OK. Program Completed appears on Screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screenAccess Programme Screen Disengage Timer ModeAccess Programme Return to Timer ModeAuto SP→LP Timer Auto TimerSET Remote Control Code Remote Control FunctionsRemove Power Supply RE-SUPPLY PowerSET TV Brand Code TV Multi-brand Remote ControlOperate TV EN System Connections Connecting Using a Stereo SystemMake Connections Rear ViewPreparation For Editing Select Edit ModeEditing Mode Setting Editin GEditing Edit From CamcorderPlayer Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder SET Recording Decks Input ModeSET Edit Mode Start Source PlayerLocate Start Point SET Input ModeAudio Dubbing Engage Audio DubbingStart Dubbing END Audio DubbingMode Description Setting Of The Colour System Select ButtonsMode Display Off-Air RecordingPlayback equipment Tape-To-Tape EditingRecorded tape Dubbed tapeMode Access Tuner SETSelect Auto CH SET Tuner SET Select Position Access Tuner SET Access Channel List SET Desired StationDelete a Channel Access Channel ListEN Tuner SET Swap Channel PositionsFine-Tuning Channels FINE-TUNEPress Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette EN TroubleshootingIf youre using the RF OUT connec- tion Try manual tracking. pgTimer again RecordingRoubleshooting New one. pgPlayback Timer Recording Quest Ions and AnswersIndex Front ViewRear View Remote Control EN IndexSpeci Fications EN Supplied fresh battery actualMaximum recording time Memo Memo HR-S5600AM