JVC HR-S5900AM, HR-S5990AM EN Troubleshooting, If youre using the RF OUT connec- tion

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58ENTROUBLESHOOTING

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. Or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen.

8.Playback picture has a loss of colour.

9.No sound accompanies the playback picture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●The mains power cord is discon- nected.

●"‰" is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

●The batteries are discharged.

●Timer is on.

●Remote control A/B code is wrong.

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 ‰button to turn the "‰" indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Press ‰on the remote control.

Reset A/B code ( pg. 42).

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. 16)

Try manual tracking. ( pg. 16)

Press PR +/– few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. ( pg. 16)

The heads must be cleaned. Use a dry cleaning cassette –TCL-2– or consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system ( pg. 52)

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. 57)

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Contents HR-S5900AM HR-S5990AM Safety Precautions An environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity An environment where strong magnetic fields are generatedSituate Recorder Check ContentsBasic Connections Connect Recorder to MainsBack of TV 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 DateAustralia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E During Auto Set UpStart Auto Channel SET Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, MoroccoInitial Settings Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE On-Screen DisplaysSelect Language Access Initial SET ScreenOK or Push JOG # Start Clock Operation Access Clock SET ScreenClock Set Place the pointer next toPoint Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackSearch Playback FeaturesActivate HIGH-SPEED Activate FRAME-BY Frame PlaybackVariable-Speed Search Activate Index SearchSlow Motion Index SearchTracking Adjust TrackingOverride Automatic ManuallyActivate Repeat Access Main Menu ScreenSET Mode PlaybackSections Skip Over UnwantedActivate Instant Review Basic Recording Select Channel to Watch Recording FeaturesReset Counter SET Counter DisplaySET Recording Duration Engage ITR ModeDisplay Remaining Time VHS Super VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Select S-VHS ModePush JOG Super VHS ET Access Main MenuReturn to Normal Then press OKS.T. Picture System PreparationOr press Record on the recorder RecordingPlayback During B.E.S.TEN Timer Recording System SetupAccess G-CODE Showview Setup Screen NumberNumber keys to input Number of the recorders Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberReturn to Normal Screen Received. Then press OKAccess G-CODE Programme Screen Timer ProgrammingEnter G-CODE Number Access Title Edit Screen Engage Recorders Timer ModeEnter Programme Stop Time Express Timer ProgrammingAccess G-CODE Screen Enter Programme DateReturn to Normal SET Programme Start Time 24H Express Timer ProgrammingAccess 24HR Express Timer Programme Display SET Programme Stop TimeSET Channel Position Press 24H Express ‰Access Programme Access Programme ScreenConfirm Overlapping Programmes Cancel or Change Programme SettingWhen programmes overlap each other DATE+/ SP/LP/EPAuto SP→ LP Timer Auto Timer Access Function SET ScreenTimer Recording Auto SP→ LP TimerAutomatic Sat- ellite Program Recording IndicatorBefore performing the following steps Load a Recorded Cassette Access Main MenuNavigation Navigation ScreenProgramme Navigation Navigation ModeTurn Off Navigation ScreenTo edit Edit Programme TitlePlace the pointer next to Programme you want Press the Number key Title Edit screen AppearsDelete Tape Data Entering CharacterNumber KEY Character EN Special Features Remote Control FunctionsSET Remote Control Code for Remote Remote A/B Code SwitchingTurn on TV TV Multi-brand Remote ControlControl Your TV Using Additional Buttons SET TV Brand CodeTurn on Unit Special FeaturesMulti-brand Remote Control SET Brand CodeCable BOX Brand Name Code Cable Box or Satellite Re- ceiver Multi-brand CodeDVD Multi-brand Code DVD Brand Name CodeAUX in or Tape Monitor Speaker Connecting Using a Stereo SystemMake Connections Audio Cable not provided Speaker Mains outletEditing Access Main Nenu ScreenPreparation For Editing Advantages Of S-VHS Video RecordersEdit From Camcorder PlayerStart Source Player SET Recording Decks Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Recording DeckEngage Audio Dubbing SET Input ModeAudio Dubbing Audio OUTStart Dubbing END Audio DubbingNtsc Recording Playback PAL/MESECAM Recording and PlaybackOff-Air Recording Playback equipment Tape-To-Tape EditingDubbed tape Mode Access Tuner SETSelect Auto CH SET Tuner SETSelect Position Access Tuner SETAccess Channel List SET Desired StationDelete a Channel Access Channel ListEN Tuner SET Swap Channel PositionsFine-Tuning Channels FINE-TUNEIf youre using the RF OUT connec- tion EN TroubleshootingPress Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette Recording Roubleshooting New one. pgQuestions and Answers No, it is normal567 #STOP/EJECT Button pg12Mains Power Cord pg 456EN Index QFast Forward FF Button pgSpecifications EN Memo Memo HR-S5900/S5990AM