JVC HR-S6722EK setup guide Troubleshooting

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SUBSIDIARYINFORMATION(cont.)

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct 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 recorder.			● The mains power cord is disconnected.		Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly,			● “ä“ is displayed on the display		Press the äbutton to turn the “ä“
	but the recorder cannot be powered.		panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".		indicator off.

3.	The remote control won’t function.		● The batteries are discharged.		Replace the dead batteries with new
					ones.

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 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 connection . . .		If you are using the RF connection . . .
	appear while the tape is running.		. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector		. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO
			is not set to the VIDEO channel.		channel. (☞ pg. 8)
			. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel		. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
			has not been correctly set.		(☞ pg. 44)
			● 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 mode.
			to the AV mode.

2.	Noise appears during visual search.		● This is normal.

3.	Noise appears during normal		● The automatic tracking mode is		Try manual tracking (☞ pg. 24).
	playback.		engaged.

4.	The playback picture is blurred or		● The video heads may be dirty.		Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are				TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.
	clear or "USE CLEANING
	CASSETTE" message appears on the
	screen.

5.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Engage and adjust tracking manually
	soundtrack.				(☞ pg. 24) or press AUDIO to
					change the soundtrack to "NORM"
					(☞Ê pg.Ê 25).

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.		● “L-1”, “L-2”, “SAT”, “F-1” or “S-1”		Set to the desired preset.
			has been selected as the input
			mode.

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Contents HR-S6722EK Safety Precautions Connection to the mains supply in the United KingdomMoisture Condensation Do not place the recorderSome Dos And Donts On The Safe Use Of Equipment Quick SET UP Guide To connect to a TV with 21-pin AV input connector Scart Back of TVBack of Recorder Mains outlet Mains Power Cord Video ConnectionRefer to With the AV or S-VIDEO connection Before performing the following procedure, make sure thatAuto for Auto Set Up function Tion pg and the TV is turned on,Progress, this process will be interrupted Or remote control until the display panelShows either the display as illustrated on You will need to start again. See Notes belowIf auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failedTurn on the Recorder TV Auto Power OnLink Functions NexTView LinkSatellite Receiver Control Setting Access SAT Control SET Screen Enter Satellite RECEIVER’S BrandCheck Result of Test Find Programme Start Point PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackPause During Playback Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchRecording Engage ITR Mode Select Preset to WatchReset Counter SET Counter DisplayAccess Video PLUS+ Program Screen Video Plus+ Timer ProgrammingAccess Video PLUS+ Screen Enter Pluscode NumberTimer Warning PDC RecordingEnter Programme Start Time Express Timer ProgrammingBefore performing Express Timer Programming TimeReturn to Normal SET PDC ModeTimer Mode Engage RECORDER’SCancel or Replace a Programme Check, Cancel And Replace ProgrammesAccess Programme SCREEN/ Display Return to Timer ModeTo cancel a programme When programmes overlap each otherCancel or Change Programme Setting Confirm Overlapping ProgrammesOverride Automatic Tracking Playback Picture AdjustmentAdjust Tracking ManuallySoundtrack Selection Selecting Sound You WantReceiving Nicam Stereo And Bilingual Programmes During PlaybackActivate Instant Review Looking For Scene You WantActivate Index Search Skip Over UnwantedRecording According To Tape Type Super VHS S-VHS VHS ET and VHSPlayback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristics S.T. Picture SystemRecording PlaybackOr press Record on the recorder Satellite Receiver Unit Connector TV Aerial cable Audio in connectorAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording AerialREC Mode Access Main Menu ScreenSelect L-2 Select Mode ScreenSelect Picture Control SET Mode Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Mode SET Screen Minimizing Picture Degradation While EditingEdit From Camcorder Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder Input ModeSET Edit Mode SET Recording DECK’SRecorder Player OUTPUT/INPUT Setting SELECT/INPUT SettingENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Other FunctionsOn-Screen Display Power Save Mode Power SAVE, then pressAuto Timer Auto SP→LP TimerNext Function Memory Repeat Playback Ntsc PlaybackActivate Repeat Playback Connection To Stereo System Speaker Television Mains outletClock Set Just ClockVideo Plus+ Setup NumberGuide Program Number Set Video Channel Set Access Video Channel SET ModeExit Video Channel SET Mode SET Video ChannelWith RF Connection Tuner Set Perform Auto Channel SETAuto Channel Set After Scan Completed Screen preset positionsProcedures Is displayed on the screenInput Channel Storing Channels ManuallySelect Band Enter NEW Channel InformationFine-Tuning Channels Already Stored When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastChange Station Preset Position Delete a ChannelChannel SET Screen Access ManualSwitch Stations Select NEW StationTV Station And ID List TV Station Channel Number Guide Questions And Answers Ä remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem?What happens if the tape runs out during recording? Troubleshooting Ejected, and ä and on Record Safety tab removed Tape-to-tape editing is not possibleWon’t stop Index Front ViewAudio OUT L/R Connectors enable Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording lightRemote Control Fast Forward FF Button fast-forwards tape VCR, TV PR +/-,TV +/-, TV MutingMaximum recording time DA4 Double Azimuth helical