JVC HR-S9500EH specifications Troubleshooting, To the AV mode

Page 60

60EN

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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

The VCR/TV/SAT switch is in the

 

Set the switch to the position

 

 

 

 

 

wrong position.

 

corresponding with the unit you want

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 OUT connec-

 

If you are using the RF OUT connec-

 

 

 

appear while the tape is running.

 

tion . . .

 

tion . . .

 

 

 

 

 

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector

 

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

is not set to the VIDEO channel.

 

channel. (pg. 7)

 

 

 

 

 

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel

 

. . . perform "Video Channel Set".

 

 

 

 

 

has not been correctly set.

 

(pg. 49)

 

 

 

 

 

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 during visual search

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other than TimeScan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Noise appears during normal

 

The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (pg. 15)

 

 

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

4.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

The video heads may be dirty.

 

Consult your JVC dealer.

 

 

 

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

 

 

 

soundtrack

 

 

 

(pg. 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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”, “F-1” or “S-1” has been

 

Set to the desired channel.

 

 

 

 

 

selected as the input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

 

The source (another video recorder,

 

Confirm that the source is properly

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder) has not been properly

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All necessary power switches have

 

Confirm that all units’ power switches

 

 

 

 

 

not been turned on.

 

are turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

The input mode is not correct.

 

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“F-1” or “S-1”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Camcorder recording is not

 

The camcorder has not been

 

Confirm that the camcorder is

 

 

 

possible.

 

properly connected.

 

properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

The input mode is not correct.

 

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“F-1” or “S-1”.

 

Image 60
Contents HR-S9500E/EH Safety Precautions For Italy Do not place the recorderCheck Contents Basic ConnectionsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to MainsVideo Connection Connect Recorder to TVBack of Recorder Auto Set Up If you are referring to the front display panelIf you are referring to the on-screen display International Telephone Country CodeSupplied with your TV set for how to do this Language CodeVia the provided RF cable only RF connection Your Video ChannelIf both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed Language for the on-screen displayJust Clock Just Clock onLanguage On-Screen Displays Power Save Mode Colour System Set About Ntsc PlaybackOK or% Basic Playback Load a CassettePoint Start PlaybackPlayback Features PlaybackActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Adjust Tracking Override Automatic TrackingManually Return to AutomaticDigital TBC/NR Digital 3RActivate Spatializer SpatializerSoundtrack Selection During PlaybackAudio signal during TimeScan TimeScanTimeScan TimeScan AudioSpeed SP Speed LP Audio output HR-S9500EHR-S9500EHBasic Recording Recording Features Engage RECORD-PAUSE Mode Locate Start PointResume Recording VHS Super VHS and VHSAdjust Audio Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level ControlReceiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes A2S.T. Picture System PreparationHighlight bar pointer to MODE%SET, then press Recording PlaybackOr press Record on the recorder During B.E.S.TTimer Programming Timer Warning Press SP/LPExpress Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Start Time TimeSET VPS/PDC Mode Timer ModeEngage RECORDER’S VPS/PDC RecordingCheck, Cancel And Replace Programmes STOP+/-,DATE+/-,TV PROG+/-,VPS/PDC, SP/LPAuto SP→LP Timer Auto TimerProg REC Mode Automatic Satellite Programme RecordingBefore performing the following steps Remote Control Functions Remove Power SupplySET Remote Control Code RE-SUPPLY PowerTV Multi-brand Remote Control Control Your TV Using Additional ButtonsSET TV Brand Code Operate TVSatellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote Control SET Satellite Tuner Brand CodeOperate Satellite Tuner Number keysEditing Mode Setting Preparation For EditingReturn to Normal Screen Advantages Of S-VHS Video RecordersIf the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector Recorder Edit From CamcorderRecorder PlayerEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder AV2 Select Setting Recorder PlayerSET Input Mode Reset the CounterInsert Editing Locate END PointStart Editing END Insert EditingRandom Assemble Editing Locate EDIT-IN Point Locate EDIT-OUT PointStart R.A. Edit END R.A. EditAudio Dubbing Engage Audio DubbingStart Dubbing END Audio DubbingAccess Initial SET Access Jlip ID NO. SETInterface Protocol Connector SET Jlip ID NumberSwitch Connection To a Satellite TunerSatellite Tuner Unit AV2 IN/DECODERConnecting Using a Decoder Select Input ModeConnect Decoder SET TunerConnecting Using a Stereo System AUX in or Tape MonitorRear View Access Video Channel SET Mode Exit Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set SET Video ChannelTuner Set Auto Channel SetPress OK or% Countrys name, then press OK or%Perform Auto Channel SET View Confirmation ScreenEnter NEW Channel Information Storing Channels ManuallyWhen Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast Delete a ChannelChange Station Channel Position Access Manual Switch StationsChannel SET Screen Select NEW StationTV Station And ID List Station NamePerform Tuning Fine-Tuning Channels Already StoredSelect Channel to FINE-TUNE Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appearsShowview Setup NumberEnter Receiving Channel Position Number Guide Program Number SetAccess Initial SET Screen Access Clock SET ScreenClock Set SET Date and TimeSET Just Clock SET Clock Data Source Channel PositionStart Clock Operation Troubleshooting To the AV modeTimer Recording EN Questions and Answers Ä remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem?Index EN Index Remote Control Maximum recording time Frequency synthesized tunerMemo HR-S9500E/EH Ex. Francais is selected for BelgiumInternational Telephone Language Code For More Information see INSTRUCTIONS/P6