JVC HR-S6855EK, HR-S6856EK, HR-S6857EK manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

POWER

1.No power is applied to the VCR.

2.The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered.

3.The Remote Control won’t function.

•The mains power cord is disconnected.

•cis displayed on the display panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF.

•The batteries are discharged.

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the cbutton to turn the c indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

1.The tape does not run during recording.

2.The tape will not rewind or fast- forward.

•	‘	’ is displayed on the	Press .to resume recording. ‘ ’
	display panel and the VCR is in		goes off.
	the RECORD PAUSE MODE.
•	The tape is already fully		Check the cassette.
	rewound or fast-forwarded.

PLAYBACK

1.The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

2.Noise appears during visual search.

3.Noise appears during normal playback.

4.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broad- casts are clear or USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen.

5.Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

•If you’re using only the RF cable for connection…

…the TV’s channel selector is not set to the Video Channel. …the VCR’s Video Channel has not been correctly set.

•If you’re using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, the TV is not set to the AV mode.

•This is normal.

•The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

•The video heads may be dirty.

•Automatic tracking is engaged.

If you are using only the RF cable for connection…

…set the TV to the Video Channel. …Perform Video Channel Set. (☞ pg. 59)

If you are using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 32)

Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking (☞ pg. 32) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to NORM (☞ pg. 37).

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Contents HR-S6855EK HR-S6856EK HR-S6857EK If in doubt consult a competent electrician Safety PrecautionsMoisture Condensation On The Safe Use Of Equipment Some Do’s And Don’tsContents YQioptu Front Panel Diagram KeyGetting Everything Ready Welcome to JVCPerform Auto Setup pg Three-Step Quick Start Auto SetupThree step quick start Preset DownloadFinish Off Check the ResultsBasic Features Load a Video Cassette PlaybackPlay Stop & EjectRewind and Fast Forward Video Heads CleaningAdvanced JOG Dial Playback FeaturesPause During Playback Single Frame MovementVariable Speed Search Slow MotionHigh Speed Search Choose a Programme RecordingSet the Tape Speed Start RecordingCheck Elapsed Recording Time and Reset It Display Tape Remaining TimeChange Display Information Recording Resume Function Instant Timer RecordingEnter the PlusCode Number Get to the Video Plus + ScreenPressing Cchanges the display to the programme Engage Timer Mode Edit Programme TitleReturn to Normal Screen Express Timer Programming Get to the Programme Screen/DisplayEnter Programme Details Ente Return to Normal Screen 24H Express Timer Programming Press c, then press oto disengage the timer mode Check, Cancel & Change ProgrammesWhen Programmes Overlap Each Other Advanced Features Picture Quality Manual TrackingVideo Stabilizer Picture Control Super VHS ET S-VHS ET Tape TypeTo record in S-VHS Super VHS S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHSRecording and Playback Using B.E.S.T Avoiding B.E.S.T. Time DelayTurning B.E.S.T. on or OFF Sound Modes Nicam Stereo and Bilingual BroadcastsSoundtrack Selection Skip Search Finding Specific ScenesIndex Search Instant ReViewProgramme Navigation When inserting a cassette with the record safety tab intactNavigation Screen Navigation PlaybackEntering Character Delete Tape Data Link Functions TV Auto Power OnNexTView Link VCR Auto StandbyDirect Rec Installing Satellite Controller Satellite Receiver Control SettingsCode Setting satellite receiver’s brandCheck Result of Test Auto Record from Satellite Receiver Auto Satellite Programme RecordingAdvanced features Editing OUTPUT/INPUT SettingFor L-2 Select SELECT/INPUT SettingEditing Using Another VCR Your VCR as the Player Editing from a Camcorder On-Screen Display O.S.D Other FunctionsAuto SP aLP Timer Power Save ModeAuto Timer Repeat PlaybackNext Function Memory Connection to a Stereo System Exit Video Channel Set Mode Access Video Channel ModeVideo Channel Set Set Video ChannelTuner Set Auto Channel SetupManual Channel Setup Delete a Channel Change Station NameChange Station Preset Position TV Station ID Guide Fine-Tuning Stored ChannelsBBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 TV Station Channel Number GuideClock Set Setting the ClockGuide Program Numbers Manually Setting Guide Program NumbersPlayback Questions and AnswersSymptom Possible Cause TroubleshootingRecording Other Problems List of Terms Memo Memo Memo HR-S6855/6856/6857EK