JVC HR-S7900U manual 56 EN, Troubleshooting

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56 EN

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 from 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.

 

 

 

 

Child lock is on.

 

Turn off child lock function (pg. 45).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 40).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The child lock function is activated.

 

Press and hold POWER for more than

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 seconds to release the child lock

 

 

 

 

 

 

function (pg. 45).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The Remote will not function.

 

The batteries are discharged.

 

Replace batteries.

 

 

 

 

Timer is on.

 

Press TIMER button on the remote.

 

 

 

 

Remote control A/B code is wrong.

 

Reset A/B code (pg. 55).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Select the AV mode on the TV.

 

 

 

 

If the AV connection (pg. 7) is

 

 

 

 

 

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. Use a

 

 

interrupted, even though TV

 

 

 

dry cleaning cassette –TCL-2UX– or

 

 

broadcasts are clear. Or “USE

 

 

 

consult your JVC dealer.

 

 

CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on

 

 

 

 

 

 

the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.

 

Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.

 

Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI”

 

 

 

 

 

 

(pg. 23 or 42).

 

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 hole

 

 

 

 

record safety tab removed.

 

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. 46 – 51) or check “REAR AUX

 

 

 

 

video connector (S VIDEO or

 

INPUT or “FRONT AUX INPUT”

 

 

 

 

VIDEO) is not selected.

 

setting (Ê pg.Ê 43).

 

 

 

 

The power to one or more of the

 

Make sure the power to all units is on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

units has not been turned on.

 

Select the appropriate input mode on

 

 

 

 

The recording VCR’s input mode has

 

the recording VCR.

 

 

 

 

been set incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-S7900U Dear Customer Telephone NumberPower Sources Power LinesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationAccessories Damage Requiring ServiceCleaning Replacement PartsContents Video OUT Basic ConnectionsAudio OUT Check contents Situate VCRConnect VCR to TV Set VCR channelPlug & Play Setting Perform Plug & Play setupWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Clock and tuner channels will be set automaticallyLanguage Setting Access Main Menu screenAccess Initial Set screen Select languageClock Setting 10 ENPreparations Select clock setSetting clock semiautomatically Select D.S.T. modeSet Auto Clock to on Select host channelSetting clock manually 12 EN#.Set time To make corrections any time during the processTuner Setting Access Tuner Set screenPerform Auto Channel Set Automatically Auto Channel SetAccess Manual Channel Set screen 14 ENAdd or skip desired channels Manual Channel SetCable Box Control Setting Situate ControllerAttach Controller Connect cable box to VCRAccess Main Menu screen on VCR Access Cable Box Set screen16 EN Select cable box output channelCable BOX Brand List AccessPress OKCable. Box Brand Set screenIf the cable boxs channel does not change to How to control the DBS receiver 18 ENConnect DBS receiver to VCR Connect Controller to VCRAccess DBS Receiver Set screen Turn on DBS receiverSelect DBS receiver output channel DBS Receiver SETEnter DBS Receiver’s brand AccessPress OKDBS. Receiver Brand Set screen20 EN Start playback Basic PlaybackLoad a cassette Basic Playback Features 22 ENChanging display information Checking tape positionAdjusting tracking condition Selecting monitor soundAutomatic operations after Locating beginningLocating beginning of timer Adjusting picture condition24 EN Recordings Instant ReviewBasic Recording Select recording channelSet tape speed Start recordingBasic Recording Features 26 ENSpecifying recording length Watching one program while recording anotherShowing on-screen display Display VCR status on TV screenExit on-screen display Other useful functions for recordingSpecial Effect Playback 28 ENLocating particular scene Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchViewing slow motion picture Viewing still pictureSkipping unwanted portions VCR Plus+ Timer Programing Daily Cancel30 EN Enter PlusCode numberEngage timer recording standby mode To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby modeInput receiving channel number Or Weekly number 9. Daily orVCRPlus+guidechannelmatching Changing VCR Plus+ Setting32 EN Input guide channel number Plus #Shuttleplus Guide ChannelExpress Timer Programing 34 ENTo timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials PressDAILYM-FCatv DBSAccess 24HR quick program display Timer warning display24HR Quick 36 ENChecking program settings Select program to modify 38 ENConfirm overlapping programs Useful Function Settings Access Function Set screenChange setting Select FunctionWhen this function is set to on When this function is set to OFFEntire program while timer-recording in SP mode When stopping playbackFor Example Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recordedMode is used for recording on S-VHS tapes By connecting other JVC’s AV Compulink components seeAV Compulink connectors becomes possible By selecting either HI-FI L or HI-FI RAV Compu Link VCR onlyOUT AV CompulinkSet timer program on DBS receiver Engage Satellite Auto Recording standby modeMake sure the record safety tab is intact 44 ENChild Lock Edit From Camcorder 46 ENVarious connection for editing tapes CamcorderSelect input mode on this VCR Make connectionsSelect video input terminal Set Picture Control to EditConnection Edit To Or From Another48 EN Select input mode Audio DubbingLocate start point Start audio dubbing50 EN Audio SvideoAnother VCR for playback Insert Editing Source tape Edited tapePrepare tapes Start editingLocate end point To stop editing any time during recordingTV Brand Setting 52 ENTurn on the TV Set TV brand codeCable Box Brand Setting Turn on the cable boxEnter cable box brand code Operate cable boxDBS Receiver Brand Setting 54 ENTurn on the DBS receiver Enter DBS receiver brand codeChanging Remote Control Code Set remote control code for RemoteTo control two VCRs with the same Remote Ex. To set Remote to B codeTroubleshooting 56 ENTimer Recording 58 EN Moisture CondensationTimer Recording PlaybackCan the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? Recording60 EN List of termsPower Front panel62 EN Front display panelRear panel On-screen displayRemote How to use the Remote64 EN Usable cassettes HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center 66 ENLimited Warranty HR-S7900U