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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. 51).
			● The Child Lock mode is engaged.		Press and hold POWER on the remote
					to disengage the mode (☞ p. 63).

3.	The remote control won’t function.		● The batteries are discharged.		Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
			● The A/B CODE switch is in the		Re-perform the A/B Code setting
			wrong position.		(☞ pg. 63).
			● The TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is		Set the switch to the position
			in the wrong position.		corresponding 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		Press C.MEMORY to disengage the
	fast forward.		(“M”) is lit on the front display		Counter Memory mode and extin-
			panel.		guish 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.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Engage and adjust tracking manually
	soundtrack.				(☞ pg. 29).

3.	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.
	broadcasts are clear.

4. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be			● The AUDIO MONITOR option at		Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
	heard.		the Function Set screen was set		(☞ pg. 32).
			incorrectly.

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Contents HR-S9400U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsContents Connections Antenna or Cable AC Power Cord Not suppliedAC Outlet Audio/Video Cable supplied RF Cable SuppliedNitial Sett Ings ClockAdvanced Auto Clock Set Not SETTurn on the VCR Access ON-SCREENMenu ScreenInitial Settings Access Select ScreensSelect Host Channel Select Time ZoneSelect Mode Select D.S.T. ModeSET DATE, Time and D.S.T Make CorrectionsEN Initial Settings Access LanguageLanguage Select LanguageAccess Tuner SET Access Main MenuAccess Band Screen TunerAuto Channel SET CH 2 ADD Scanning Press Menu to END Press Menu as many times as necessaryAccess AFC Screen Access Tuner SET ScreenMake Selection Store or Skip Desired ChannelSituate Controller Cable Box ControlAttach Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCROutput Screen Access Cable BOXTurn on Cable BOX Access Cable BOXBrand SET Screen Set Cable Box BrandBrand Code You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature pgAccess Main Menu VCR Plus+ SetupTurn on the VCR Channel Number MatchingAccess Guide Channel SET Screen Access Function SET 3 ScreenInput Guide Channel NumberCheck Input Data Input Receiving Channel NumberTo VCR DBS Receiver ControlConnect Controller DBS receiverOr Time Access Main Menu ScreenSet DBS Receiver Output Channel Set DBS Receiver Brand Turn on DBS ReceiverEnter DBS Receiver Brand Load a Cassette Simple PlaybackFind Program Start Point Start PlaybackSimple Recording Activate FRAME-BY FeaturesFrame Playback Activate SLOW-MOTIONAdjust Manual Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeContrast Mode Access Distant CodeActivate Video Layback and Recording FeaturesStabilizer Return to NormalSuperimpose Select The Soundtrack Access Audio MonitorActivate Counter Stop RepeatMemory Return to Counter Position ZeroMake Connection Tape Position IndicatorNext-Function Memory AV Compu Link PlaybackAccess Special Access Function SET ScreenEnable AV Compu Link Function ScreenCommercial Advance works as follows Commercial AdvanceRECORD, then press OK Arrow next to CATime Scan Shuttle Indicator Audio signal during TimeScanTimeScan Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse PlaySkip Search Skip Over Unwanted SectionsEN P Layback and Recording Features Access TimescanAudio Screen TimeScan AudioRecording Features VHS Super VHS and VHS Access S-VHS ModeStereo And SAP Second Audio Program Access 2ND AudioTo Record SAP Programs To Record Stereo ProgramsHi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Adjust Audio Recording LevelEngage ITR Mode Instant TimerTimer Recording SET RecordingEN Timer Recording VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingWhen Using The Illumi-Guide Feature Enter Pluscode NumberCHECK/CORRECT Input Engage Timer ModeData Number keys, CH 5 or Time Scan 5 to obtainAccess ON-SCREEN On-Screen Timer ProgrammingAccess Program SET Screen MenuSET Program Information Access Program SET Disengage TimerCancel a Program RE-ENGAGE TimerAccess Auto Timer Access Auto Timer ScreenAuto Timer Or, during on-screen timer programmingMake Connections Edit From a CamcorderSET RECORDER’S Input ModeReturn to Main Menu Screen Access AUX InputReturn to Function SET 1 ScreenLoad Cassettes Edit To Or From AnotherEngage Tape Dubbing Start RecorderLocate Start Point SET Input ModeEngage Audio Dubbing Start DubbingLocate END Point Reset the CounterEND Insert Editing Engage Insert EditingStart Editing Prepare for Editing Random As- semble EditingEN Editing TOPLocate EDIT-OUT Point Locate EDIT-IN PointStart R.A. Edit To Make CorrectionsTurn on the TV SET Remote Control ModeSET TV Brand Code Operate TVTurn on the Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlEnter Cable BOX Brand Operate Cable BOXRemote Control SET Remote ControlTurn on the DBS ReceiverSET A/B Code Switch Unplug Vcrs PowerPlug in Power Cord Turn VCR Power onTerminal JLIPJoint Level Interface Protocol Connector Access Jlip ID NO. SET ScreenSET Jlip ID Number Info Rmation on J TerminalSymptom Troubleshooting E NTV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is Cassette gets stuck partwayOubleshooting Timer againResume recording Remote control won’t operate Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properlyWhen scanning channels, some What happens if the tape runs out during recording? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? Index MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingList Of Terms Select DBS Receiver Output ChannelEN Index Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttonsRear View How To Use Remote Control ProvidedInstalling Batteries Specifications For Servicing Only in U.S.A HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty Warranty Only in U.S.AHR-S9400U