JVC HR-S7800U manual 54 EN, Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service, 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 VCR off for repair.

POWER

	SYMPTOM			POSSIBLE CAUSE			CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The power will not come on.			The AC power cord is disconnected.			Connect the AC power cord.

2.	The clock works, but the VCR’s			The VCR is in the timer recording			Press TIMER to disengage.
	power will not come on.			standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”
				set to “OFF” ( pg. 38, 39).
				The child lock function is activated.			Press and hold POWER on the Remote
							for more than seven seconds to release
							the child lock function ( pg. 43).

3.	The Remote will not function.			The batteries are discharged.			Replace the dead batteries with new
							ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The cassette gets stuck partway		The cassette was inserted incorrectly.		Make sure the cassette’s window is
during loading, and is ejected.				facing up, the rear label side is facing
				you and the arrow on the front of the
				cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
				Then insert the cassette.

PLAYBACK

	SYMPTOM			POSSIBLE CAUSE				CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape is running but the picture			If the RF connection (	pg. 7) is		Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
	will not appear.			used to view the picture, the
				channel on the TV is set incorrectly.
				If the AV connection (	pg. 7) is		Select the AV mode on the TV.
				used to view the picture, the TV
				receiver is set to the wrong mode.

2.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi			Automatic tracking is engaged.			Disengage auto tracking and adjust
	sound track.						the tracking manually ( pg. 23).

3.	The playback picture is blurred or			The video heads may be dirty.			The heads must be cleaned. Consult
	interrupted, even though TV						your JVC dealer.
	broadcasts are clear.

4.	The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.			Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.			Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI”
							(	pg. 23 or 41).

RECORDING

	SYMPTOM			POSSIBLE CAUSE				CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Recording will not start.			There is no cassette loaded.			Insert a cassette.
				The loaded cassette has had its			Remove the cassette and cover the
				record safety tab removed.			hole with adhesive tape, or load a
							cassette on which the record safety
							tab is intact.

2.	TV broadcasts will not be recorded			The VCR has been set to “L-1” or “F-			Select the appropriate channel on the
	properly.			1” input mode by mistake.			VCR.

3.	Tape-to-tape editing will not work.			The components have been			Connect the components correctly
				incorrectly connected, or correct			(	pg. 44 – 49) or check “REAR AUX
				video connector (S VIDEO or			INPUT” and “FRONT AUX INPUT”
				VIDEO) is not selected.			setting ( pg. 42).
				The power to one or more of the			Make sure the power to all units is on.
				units has not been turned on.
				The recording VCR’s input mode has			Select the appropriate input mode on
				been set incorrectly.			the recording VCR.

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Contents HR-S7800U Dear Customer Telephone NumberPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Video OUT Basic ConnectionsAntenna Back of VCRCheck contents Final preparation for use Situate VCRConnect VCR to TV What to do if Plug & Play setting failed Plug & Play SettingPerform Plug & Play setup Clock and tuner channels will be set automaticallyReturn to normal screen Language SettingSelect language Press MenuAccess clock set screen Clock SettingAccess Main Menu screen 10 ENSet Auto Clock to on Setting clock semiautomaticallySelect D.S.T. mode Select host channelManual Clock Set Setting clock manually12 EN To make corrections any time during the processAccess Tuner Set screen Tuner SettingSetting channels automatically Perform Auto Channel Set14 EN Setting channels manuallyAccess Manual Channel Set screen Add or skip desired channelsSituate Controller Cable Box Control SettingInstalling Controller Attach ControllerSetting cable box output channel & brand 16 ENAccessPress OKCable. Box Brand Set screen Enter cable box brandIf the cable box’s channel does not change to Connect DBS receiver to VCR How to control the DBS receiver18 EN Antenna VideoTurn on DBS receiver Setting DBS receiver output channel & brandAccess DBS Receiver Set screen Select DBS receiver output channelEnter DBS Receiver’s brand Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen20 EN Shuttle Plus %ÞBasic Playback Load a cassetteStart playback Changing display information Basic Playback Features22 EN Checking tape positionAutomatic operations after Adjusting tracking conditionSelecting monitor sound Locating beginning24 EN Locating beginning of timerAdjusting picture condition Recordings Instant ReviewSet tape speed Basic RecordingSelect recording channel Start recordingSpecifying recording length Basic Recording Features26 EN Watching one program while recording anotherDisplay VCR status on TV screen Select S-VHS ET modeShowing on-screen display Exit on-screen displayLocating particular scene Special Effect Playback28 EN Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchViewing slow motion picture Viewing still pictureSkipping unwanted portions Pause during playback30 EN VCR Plus+ Timer ProgramingDaily M-F Power Weekly Press the appropriateInput receiving channel number Engage timer recording standby modeTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press SP/EPChanging VCR Plus+ Setting 32 ENVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Access Guide Channel Set screen Input guide channel number34 EN Express Timer ProgramingDaily Power Set program stop timeCatv To timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serialsOFF DBSChecking program settings 36 ENConfirm overlapping programs Select program to modifyOverlapping programs blink on the screen Change setting Useful Function SettingsAccess Function Set screen 38 ENWhen this function is set to on When this function is set to OFFEntire program while timer-recording in SP mode 40 ENFor Example VHS picture quality Mode is used for recording on S-VHS tapesVia their AV Compulink connectors becomes possible Remote Pause terminal. pg42 EN Purpose before you start the editing procedure pg toTo cancel the editing function, select REC-PAUSE This VCRPower Timer Child LockConnection Edit From Camcorder44 EN Various connection for editing tapesSelect video input terminal Select input mode on this VCRMake connections Set Picture Control to Edit46 EN Select edit modeEdit To Or From Another Load cassettesLocate start point Select input modeAudio Dubbing Start audio dubbingInsert Editing Source tape Edited tape 48 ENAnother VCR for playback AV Dubbing Source tape Edited tapeSelect editing function you want Activate editing modePrepare tapes Locate end pointTurn on the TV TV Brand Setting50 EN Set TV brand code Enter cable box brand code Cable Box Brand Setting Turn on the cable box Operate cable boxTurn on the DBS receiver DBS Receiver Brand Setting52 EN Enter DBS receiver brand codeUnplug VCR Changing Remote Control CodeSet remote control code for Remote Plug in VCRTroubleshooting 54 ENTimer Recording Other Problems 56 ENCan the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording?58 EN List of termsFront panel Front display panel60 EN Rear panelOn-screen display How to use the Remote RemoteOperating position Horizontal only 62 ENUsable cassettes Full-Size VHS 30 ST-30HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty 64 ENMemo 66 EN Page HR-S7800U