JVC HR-S7955EK 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	• The VCR is in the RECORD
1. The tape does not run during	• The VCR is in the RECORD
recording. Ulights up and	PAUSE MODE.
preset position blinks on the
display panel.

Press .to resume recording.

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

• 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-2 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-S7955EK Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red Safety PrecautionsMoisture Condensation On The Safe Use Of Equipment Some Do’s And Don’tsContents Display Remote control Front Panel Diagram KeyGetting Everything Ready Welcome to JVCPerform Auto Setup pg Video Connection Three-Step Quick Start Auto SetupIs vacant and have set the VCR to Consult your local JVC dealerPreset Download PressOr E Finish Off Check the ResultsGo straight to 2000 used as example only Perform Clock Set on Go to StepWelcome to jvc Basic Features Load a Video Cassette PlaybackPlay Stop & EjectRewind and Fast Forward Video Heads CleaningAdvanced JOG Dial Playback FeaturesPause During Playback Single Frame MovementHigh Speed Search Variable Speed SearchYou can use variable speed search with one of two methods NormalChoose 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 RecordingVideo Plus + Timer Programming Get to the Video Plus + ScreenEnter the PlusCode Number Make sure that the preset number displayed is Programme stop time, then the date and presetDelayed, your VCR will still record it properly Leave the satellite receiver’s power onEngage Timer Mode Edit Programme TitleReturn to Normal Screen Get to the Programme Screen Express Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Details Press pthen press Start + Display panel looks like thisPress the number key 24H Express Timer Programming Check, Cancel & Change Programmes Press c, then press oto disengage the timer modeEdit programme title Press the number key Then press When Programmes Overlap Each OtherAdvanced Features Manual Tracking Picture QualityDigital 3R Digital TBC/NRPicture Control Video StabilizerSuper VHS ET S-VHS ET Tape TypeSuper VHS S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Your VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHSSee ‘Super VHS ET S-VHS ET’ on Recording 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 ReViewIf the VCR cannot detect the tape information, ‘NO Tape Programme NavigationTurn Off Navigation Navigation PlaybackPress the number key 1. The Title Edit screen appears Entering CharacterEnter programme title Press the number keys and Eto Character’ belowDelete Tape Data You can use your TV’s Remote Control to turn off the VCR TV Auto Power OnLink Functions NexTView LinkHighlight bar to Mode SET using the Aand Bbuttons and pressDirect Rec Recording onInstalling Satellite Controller Satellite Receiver Control SettingsSET using the Aand Bbuttons. Press Or E Setting satellite receiver’s brandAfter pressing Mode Appropriate number keys to enter the brandOr E to finish the Sat Control Set mode Check Result of TestPress the Aand Bbuttons to move Auto Record from Satellite Receiver Auto SatelliteAdvanced features Desired mode OUTPUT/INPUT SettingEditing Buttons. Press OK / or E to selectFor L-2 Select SELECT/INPUT SettingSet edit mode See Picture Control on Editing Using Another VCRYour VCR as the Player Editing from a Camcorder On-Screen Display O.S.D Other FunctionsAuto SP aLP Timer Power Save ModeAuto Power Off/3H Auto TimerRepeat Playback Next Function MemoryAUX in or Tape Monitor Connection to a Stereo SystemExit Video Channel Set Mode Access Video Channel ModeVideo Channel Set Set Video ChannelMark on the screen moves Auto Channel SetupPress Or E Manual Channel SetupDelete a Channel Change Station NameButton on the Remote Control until the item you want to Change Station Preset PositionTV Station ID Guide Fine-Tuning Stored ChannelsBBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 TV Station Channel Number GuideSetting the Clock Or E. The dateOr E. Set the correct year Guide Program Numbers Manually Setting Guide Program NumbersQuestion and Answers Uand cremain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem?Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?Symptom Possible Cause TroubleshootingRecording Other Problems Record a Programme While Watching Another 424Memo Memo Memo HR-S7955EK