JVC HR-S5700AM, LPT0428-001A specifications Troubleshooting, If youre using the RF OUT connec- tion

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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 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.

●"‰" 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 ‰ button to turn the "‰" 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 PR +/– 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. 44)

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. 49)

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Contents HR-S5700AM Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Situate Recorder Check ContentsBasic Connections MainsConnect Recorder to Mains Video ConnectionConnect Recorder to TV Back of RecorderEN Initial Sett Ings Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set With RF ConnectionFinish Video Channel SET Video ChannelFinish Video Channel SET SETSET Time Auto Set UpSelect Language SET DateStart Auto Channel SET During Auto Set UpSelect TV System Major Countries TV SystemOn-Screen Displays Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Turn on the RecorderAccess Initial SET Screen Select LanguageStart Clock Operation Access Clock SET ScreenClock Set Press Push JOG %ﬁ to set the yearPoint 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 TrackingActivate Instant Review Skip Over UnwantedSections Basic Recording SET Counter Display Recording FeaturesSelect Channel to Watch EN RecordingDisplay Remaining Time Engage ITR ModeSET Recording Duration VHS Super VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Access Function SET ScreenSelect S-VHS Mode Super VHS ET Select S-VHS ET SETMode Return to Normal Screen Access Main Menu ScreenS.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 of the recorders Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberNumber keys to input Received. Then press OKAccess G-CODE Programme Screen Timer ProgrammingAccess G-CODE Showview Screen Enter G-CODE NumberEngage Recorders Timer ModeReturn to Normal Express Timer Programming Start TimeRepeat steps 1 8 for each additional programme Or OK. Program Completed appears onScreen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen Return to Timer Mode Disengage Timer ModeCancel or Replace a Programme Check, Cancel And Replace ProgrammesConfirm the Overlap Cancel or ChangeProgramme Setting Ping ProgrammesAuto Timer Access Function SETTimer Recording Auto SP LP TimerAutomatic Sat- ellite Program Recording Before performing the following stepsSET Remote Control Code Remote Control FunctionsRemove Power Supply RE-SUPPLY PowerSET TV Brand Code TV Multi-brand Remote ControlControl Your TV Using Additional Buttons Operate TVOperate Unit Multi-brand Remote ControlSET Brand Code TV PR +/-,NUMBER keysCable 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 outletPreparation For Editing Access Main Nenu ScreenSET Mode EditingIf the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector Recorder Control SET ModeIf the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector Recorder Edit From CamcorderStart Source Player SET Recording Decks Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Recording DeckLocate Start Point SET Input ModeAudio Dubbing Engage Audio DubbingStart Dubbing END Audio DubbingSetting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Off-Air RecordingDubbed tape Tape-To-Tape EditingPlayback equipment Select Auto CH SET Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET Tuner SETSelect Position Access Channel ListSelect TV System 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 TroubleshootingIf youre using the RF OUT connec- tion Recording TR Oubleshooting New one. pgQuestions and Answers Playback Timer RecordingDUB Audio Dubbing Button pg Index@S-VHS ET Button pg 3AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors pg , 5 Rear ViewEWEEKLY Button pg TV PR +/- Button pgCABLE/SAT/DVD Button pg UPR +/- Button pgMaximum recording time Specification SSupplied fresh battery actual Memo Memo HR-S5700AM