JVC HR-S7300U manual MBR/VCR and/or TV/CABLE, Cassette gets stuck partway

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 VCR off for repair.

POWER

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The power won’t come on.		● The power cord is disconnected.		Connect the power cord.

2.	The clock works, but the VCR’s		● The TIMER mode is engaged with		Press TIMER to disengage.
	power won’t come on.		Auto Timer set to "OFF" (☞ pg. 45).

3.	The remote control won’t function.		● The batteries are discharged.		Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
			● The A/B code setting is not correct.		Re-perform the A/B Code setting
					(☞ pg. 57).
			● The MBR/VCR and/or TV/CABLE		Set the switch to the position corre-
			switches are in the wrong position.		sponding with the unit you want to
					operate.

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

2.	The tape stops during rewind or		● The Counter Memory indicator (“M”)		Press C.MEMORY to disengage the
	fast forward.		is lit on the front display panel.		Counter Memory mode and extinguish
					the indicator.

PLAYBACK

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape is running but the picture		● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-		Set the channel selector to channel 3
	won’t appear.		tion (☞ pg. 6), the channel selector		or 4.
			on the TV is set incorrectly.
			● If you’re using the AV connection or		Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
			S-VIDEO connection (☞ pg. 6 or 7),
			the TV receiver is set to the wrong
			mode.

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

3.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Engage and adjust tracking manually
	soundtrack.				(☞ pg. 27).

4.	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 (☞ pg. 66).
	broadcasts are clear.

5.	The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be		● The AUDIO MONITOR option at the		Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
	heard.		Function Set screen was set incor-		(☞ pg. 29).
			rectly.

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Contents HR-S7300U English Dear Customer Do not place the VCRImportant Product Safety Instructions Product and cart combination Should be moved with care. QuickContents Connections AC Power Cord Not supplied Antenna or CableNitial Sett Ings ClockAdvanced Auto Clock Set Turn on the VCR Access ON-SCREEN MenuAccess Custom SET ScreenSelect Host Channel Access Select ScreensInitial Settings Select Time ZoneMake Corrections Select ModeSelect D.S.T. Mode AutoLanguage Access ON-SCREENAccess Language Select ScreenTuner Return to Normal Screen Press Menu as many times as necessaryMake Selection Access Tuner SET ScreenAccess AFC Screen Add Or Delete a ChannelAttach Controller Cable Box ControlSituate Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRAccess Cable BOX Access Main MenuAccess Cable BOX SET Output ScreenReturn to Cable BOX SET Screen Access Brand SET ScreenSelect Cable BOX Output Channel Turn on Cable BOXYou can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature pg VCR Plus+ Setup Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Guide Channel SET Screen Input Guide Channel NumberReturn to Tuner SET Screen Input Receiving Channel NumberCheck Input Data Simple PlaybackSimple Recording Playback and Recording FEA Tures Pause During PlaybackActivate FRAME-BY Frame Playback Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame PlaybackVariable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback Layback and Recording FeaturesActivate HIGH-SPEED Search High-Speed SearchStop Repeat Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking RE-ENGAGE Automatic TrackingLizer Mode Trast ModeContrast Mode Engage Dynamic CONSelect The Soundtrack Superimpose Index Search Access Distant CodeStart Search Manual Index Mark/EraseATE Instant Review Reset Counter to ZeroActivate Counter Memory Next-Function Memory Press REW, then press Timer within 2 secondsMake Connection AV Compu Link PlaybackSET, then press Select ExamplePress SET+/- to place the arrow next to Function Press SET+/- to placeSelect Channel for Viewing Engage TV ModeRecording Display Elapsed Time on ScreenReturn to Normal Access Function SETAccess 2ND Audio Stereo And SAP Second Audio ProgramHi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Adjust Audio RecordING Level SET +Time Display Counter InformationDisplay Tape Remaining Exit the DisplayTimer Recording Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode SET Recording DurationVCR Plus+ Timer Programming Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically Engage Timer ModeCHECK/CORRECT Input Data On-Screen Timer Programming Imer RecordingPress just once to access the Auto Timer screen ExampleCancel a Program Disengage TimerAccess Program SET RE-ENGAGE TimerYour choice on or Access Auto TimerAuto Timer OFF by pressing SET +Edit From a Camcorder Start Player Access Tape DUB Mode ScreenReturn to Function SET Screen Start RecorderEngage Tape Dubbing Edit To Or From AnotherLoad Cassettes Player Your VCRAssemble Editing Locate END Point SET Input ModeReset the Counter Locate Start PointEngage Insert Editing END Insert EditingRandom As- semble Editing Prepare for EditingLocate EDIT-OUT Point Locate EDIT-IN PointStart R.A. Edit Start Dubbing Audio DubbingEngage Audio Dubbing END Audio DubbingTurn on the TV SET Remote Control ModeSpecial Features SET TV Brand CodeTurn on the Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlOperate Cable BOX Plug in Power Cord Unplug Vcrs PowerSET Remote Control Turn VCR Power onMBR/VCR and/or TV/CABLE Cassette gets stuck partwayTimer again RecordingOubleshooting Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setupProcedure pg Doesn’t work properlyQuestions and Answer S Playback16-13/16 x 3-3/4 x 13-7/16 Year programmable timer20C to 60C -4F to140F Maximum recording timeIndex MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingVCR Plus+ Timer Programming List Of TermsFront View Remote Control Provided HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For ServicingWarranty Limited WarrantyHR-S7300U