JVC HR-S9400EH Troubleshooting E N, Panel with Auto Timer set to OFF Indicator off, Clear

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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	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	No power is applied to the	● The mains power cord is discon-	Connect the mains power cord.
	recorder.	nected.
2.	The clock is functioning properly,	● “ä“ is displayed on the display	Press the TIMER button to turn the
	but the recorder cannot be powered.	panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".	“ä“ indicator off.
TAPE TRANSPORT
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape does not run during	● “^“ is displayed on the display	Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator
	recording.	panel.	off.
2.	The tape stops during rewind or	● “M“ is displayed on the display	Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the
	fast-forward.	panel.	Counter Memory function and turn
			the “M“ indicator off.
3.	The tape will not rewind or fast-	● The tape is already fully rewound or	Check the cassette.
	forward.	fast-forwarded.
PLAYBACK
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The playback picture does not	● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-	If you are using the RF OUT connec-
	appear while the tape is running.	tion . . .	tion . . .
		. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector	. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO
		is not set to the VIDEO channel.	channel. (☞ pg. 10)
		. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel	. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
		has not been correctly set.	(☞ pg. 10)
		● If you’re using the AV or S-VIDEO	If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO
		connection, the TV receiver is not set	connection, set the TV to its AV
		to the AV mode.	mode.
2.	Noise appears during normal	● The automatic tracking mode is	Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 16)
	playback.	engaged.
3.	Noise appears during slow-motion	● The automatic tracking mode is	Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 16)
	playback.	engaged.
4.	Noise appears during still play-		Press TV PROG + or – a few times to
	back.		remove the noise bars from the screen.
5.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi	● Automatic tracking is engaged.	Engage and adjust tracking manually.
	soundtrack		(☞ pg. 16)
6.	The playback picture is blurred or	● The video heads may be dirty.	Consult your JVC dealer.
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are
	clear.
RECORDING
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Recording cannot be started.	● There is no cassette loaded, or the	Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
		cassette loaded has had its Record	tape, reseal the slot where the tab
		Safety tab removed.	was removed.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.		● “AU” has been selected as the input	Set to the desired channel.
		mode.
3.	Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.	● The source (another video recorder,	Confirm that the source is properly
		camcorder) has not been properly	connected.
		connected.
		● All necessary power switches have	Confirm that all units’ power switches
		not been turned on.	are turned on.
		● The input mode is not correct.	Set the input mode to “AU”.

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