JVC HR-VP653U Oubleshooting, Timer again, Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup, Doesn’t work properly

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TROUBLESHOOTING(cont.)

 

TIMER RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

Timer recording won’t work.

 

 

● The clock and/or the timer have

Set the clock and/or timer correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

been set incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

● The timer is not engaged.

Press TIMER and check to make sure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that äappears on the front display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

panel.

 

 

 

 

 

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

Re-perform the set-up procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Timer programming won’t work.

 

 

● Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be performed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when timer recording is in progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wait until it finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

ä and ] on the front display

 

 

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

Load a cassette with the record safety

 

 

panel won’t stop blinking.

 

 

cassette loaded.

tab intact, or with the hole covered

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with adhesive tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The cassette is automatically

 

 

● The loaded cassette has had its

Remove the cassette and cover its

 

 

ejected, and ä and ] on the

 

 

record safety tab removed.

hole with adhesive tape, or replace it

 

 

front display panel won’t stop

 

 

 

 

with a cassette on which the safety

 

 

blinking.

 

 

 

 

tab is intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

ä blinks for 10 seconds and the

 

 

● TIMER has been pressed when there

Check the programmed data and re-

 

 

timer mode is disengaged.

 

 

are no programs in memory, or the

program as necessary, then press

 

 

 

 

 

timer record program information

TIMER again.

 

 

 

 

 

has not been programmed correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The cassette is automatically

 

 

● The end of tape was reached during

The program may not have been

 

 

ejected, the power shuts off and ä

 

 

timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time

 

 

and ]won’t stop blinking.

 

 

 

 

make sure you have enough time on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the tape to record the entire program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

We moved, and now VCR Plus+

 

 

● The receivable stations in the new area

Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup

 

 

doesn’t work properly.

 

 

are received on different channels than

procedure (☞ pg. 32).

 

 

 

 

 

those in the previous area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on

 

 

● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer

Wait until a space in memory clears,

 

 

the screen.

 

 

memory are used.

or cancel unnecessary program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information (☞ pg. 36).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

When scanning channels, some of

 

● Those channels have been preset to

If you need the skipped channels,

 

them are skipped over.

 

be skipped.

restore them (☞ pg. 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The channel can’t be changed.

 

● Recording is in progress.

Press PAUSE to pause the recording,

 

 

 

 

 

change channels, then press PLAY to

 

 

 

 

 

resume recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t operate

 

● The remote control brand setting is

Re-set the remote control to the

 

my TV or cable box or DBS receiver.

 

incorrect.

correct brand (☞ pg. 41 or 42 or 43).

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Even though Auto or Semi-Auto

 

● The clock setting data received from

Select a different Host Channel during

 

clock setting has been selected, the

 

the Host Channel is incorrect.

the Semi-Auto setting procedure

 

clock is incorrect.

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 12), or perform the Manual

 

 

 

 

 

setting procedure (☞ pg. 13).

ATTENTION:

This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual.

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Contents HR-VP653U HR-VP453U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Back of VCR EN Installing Your NEW VCRBasic Connections Matching Transformer not suppliedSituate VCR Check ContentsConnect VCR to Power Source Connect VCR to TVEN I Nitial Sett Ings Plug & Play SetupPlug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetInformation Language Clock Access Clock SETPreparation Select Host Channel Select D.S.T. ModeSET Auto Clock to on Semi-AutoSET Time Select Time ZoneReturn to Normal Screen SET DateTuner Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Tuner SET Screen SETChannel Access Manual Channel SET ScreenADD or Skip Desired Add Or Delete a ChannelFind Program Start Point Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackSimple Recording Frame Playback Playback FeaturesActivate FRAME-BY SearchSkip Over Unwanted Sections Access Distant CodeActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Start SearchLayback and Recording Features Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking RE-ENGAGE Automatic TrackingVideo Stabilizer Start Repeat EN P Layback and Recording FeaturesStop Repeat Mode SuperimposeSelect Audio Monitor Access Function SETSET Mode Select The Soundtrack HR-VP653U OnlyPerform Movie Advance Access Skip Menu ScreenSelect Mode Movie Advance HR-VP653U OnlyActive Video Calibration Playback RecordingReset Counter to Zero Recording FeaturesEngage TV Mode Select Channel for ViewingStereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR-VP653U Only Select 2ND Audio Record SET ModeTo Record SAP Programs EN Timer Recording VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingNumber Entered and the matching Timer-Recording informaPlusCode number you Tion is displayed onVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus+ SetupAccess Initial SET Screen OK or Shuttle PLUS%Input Guide Channel Access Guide Channel SET ScreenPress CH5, Shuttle Express Timer Programming SET Program DateEngage Timer Mode SET Channel NumberCheck, Cancel And Revise Programs Cancel or Revise a ProgramRE-ENGAGE Timer Press TIMER, then press PowerTimer by pressing CH 5 or Shuttle Plus %Þ Auto SP→EP TimerAuto Timer Move the highlight bar arrow to Function SET bySET Recording Duration Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode Press REC on the front panelEdit To Another VCR Edit From a Camcorder Or Another VCR SET RECORDER’S Input ModePlayer Turn on the TV Special FeaturesTV Multi-Brand Remote Control SET TV Brand CodeTurn on the Cable BOX EN Special FeaturesCable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Enter Cable BOX BrandEnter DBS Receiver Brand DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the DBS Receiver Operate DBS ReceiverPlug in Power Cord Unplug Vcrs PowerSET Remote Control Turn VCR Power onTroubleshoo Ting E N Cassette gets stuck partwayProcedure pg Timer againRe-perform the VCR Plus+ setup OubleshootingCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? Questions and Answer S E NCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? What happens if the tape runs out during recording?List Of Terms Express Timer ProgrammingMBR Multi-Brand Remote Code Setting IndexHR-VP453U has only one Audio input connector Front ViewHR-VP453U has only one Audio output connector EN IndexMaximum operating distance of the remote control Remote control can operate most of your VCRsPoint the remote control toward the sensor window FunctionsMaximum recording time EIA monochrome signal20C to 60C -4F to140F Frequency-synthesized tunerHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A Limited WarrantyMemo HR-VP653U/453U

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