JVC HR-S5956EK, HR-S5955EK manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

POWER

1.No power is applied to the VCR.

2.The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered.

3.The Remote Control won’t function.

•The mains power cord is disconnected.

•cis displayed on the display panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF.

•The batteries are discharged.

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the cbutton to turn the c indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT	• The VCR is in the RECORD
1. The tape does not run during	• The VCR is in the RECORD
recording. Ulights up and	PAUSE MODE.
preset position blinks on the
display panel.

Press .to resume recording.

2.The tape will not rewind or fast- forward.

• The tape is already fully	Check the cassette.
rewound or fast-forwarded.

PLAYBACK

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.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broad- casts are clear or USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen.

5.Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

•If you’re using only the RF cable for connection…

…the TV’s channel selector is not set to the Video Channel. …the VCR’s Video Channel has not been correctly set.

•If you’re using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, the TV is not set to the AV mode.

•This is normal.

•The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

•The video heads may be dirty.

•Automatic tracking is engaged.

If you are using only the RF cable for connection…

…set the TV to the Video Channel. …Perform Video Channel Set. (☞ pg. 44)

If you are using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 28)

Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL-2 or consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking (☞ pg. 28) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to NORM (☞ pg. 33).

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Contents HR-S5955EK HR-S5956EK Safety Precautions Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or RedMoisture Condensation Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of EquipmentContents Rear panel Diagram Key Front PanelWelcome to JVC Getting Everything ReadyScart and rf To connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Auto SetupThree-Step Quick Start PressGo straight to 2000 used as example only Check the ResultsFinish Off Perform Clock Set on Go to StepThree-step quick start Basic Features Play PlaybackLoad a Video Cassette Stop & EjectVideo Heads Cleaning Rewind and Fast ForwardPlayback Features Pause During PlaybackSingle Frame Movement Slow Motion Variable Speed SearchHigh Speed Search Set the Tape Speed RecordingChoose a Programme Start RecordingResetting the Counter Display Tape Remaining TimeChange Display Information Instant Timer Recording Recording Resume FunctionGet to the Video Plus + Screen Enter the PlusCode NumberPress p. You will see the following TV screen information Return to Normal Screen Engage Timer Mode Express Timer Programming Get to the Programme ScreenEnter Programme Details AUX Check, Cancel & Change Programmes Press c, then press oto disengage the timer modeTimes as necessary Advanced Features Video Stabilizer Picture QualityManual Tracking Or E to set to onPicture Control Tape Type Super VHS ET S-VHS ETSuper VHS S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Your VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHSSee ‘Super VHS ET S-VHS ET’ on Recording and Playback Using B.E.S.T Avoiding B.E.S.T. Time DelayTurning B.E.S.T. on or OFF Sound Modes Nicam Stereo and Bilingual BroadcastsSoundtrack Selection Index Search Finding Specific ScenesSkip Search Instant ReViewOutput Setting EditingInput Setting For L-2 InputEditing Using Another VCR Your VCR as the Player Editing from a Camcorder Other Functions On-Screen Display O.S.DPower Save Mode Auto SP aLP TimerRepeat Playback Auto TimerAuto Power Off/3H Next Function MemoryConnection to a Stereo System AUX in or Tape MonitorVideo Channel Set Access Video Channel ModeExit Video Channel Set Mode Set Video ChannelAuto Channel Setup Tuner SetPress Or E Manual Channel SetupButton on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar Confir- onwards asDelete a Channel To the preset position you want then pressChange Station Name Confirmation screen appearsButton to move the station to the new preset position Change Station Preset PositionButton on the Remote Control until the item you want to Then pressTV Station ID Guide Fine-Tuning Stored ChannelsButton on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to Channel that you wish to fine-tune then pressTV Station Channel Number Guide BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5Or E. The date Setting the ClockClock Set Or E. Set the correct yearManually Setting Guide Program Numbers To receive the TV station then press Or ECan the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? Uand cremain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem?Question and Answers Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?Troubleshooting Symptom Possible CauseRecording Other Problems List of Terms Record a Programme While Watching AnotherMemo Memo HR-S5955/5956EK