JVC HR-VP436U manual Troubleshooting, Cassette gets stuck partway

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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 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. 39).

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. 45).
			● The TV/CABLE/VCR 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 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.		Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
			● If you’re using the AV connection		Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
			(☞ pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to
			the wrong mode.

2.	Noise appears during visual search.		● This is normal.

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 (☞ pg. 54).
	broadcasts are clear.

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Contents HR-VP436U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRImportant Product Safety Instructions Product and cart combination Should be moved with care. QuickContents Basic Connections Initial Settin GS Dual Quick SetPerform Dual Quick SET During Auto Clock SetClock Clock Setting Select Host ChannelSelect D.S.T. Mode Select Time ZoneCH or Shuttle Plus 5, then press OK Select ModeMake Corrections CH or Shuttle PlusAccess Band Screen Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET TunerPerform Auto Channel SET Return to Normal ScreenMake Selection Access Tuner SET ScreenAccess AFC Screen Store Desired ChannelAttach Controller Tuner Cable Box ControllerSituate Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCROutput Screen Access Cable BOXSet Cable Box Output Channel Brand SET Screen Return to VCR PLUS+ SET-UP ScreenTurn on Cable BOX Set Cable Box Brand52, 53 52, 53, 54, 8513, 14, 15 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36VCR Plus+ Setup Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Guide Channel SET Screen Access Custom SET ScreenAccess VCR PLUS+ SET-UP Screen Input Guide Channel NumberInput Receiving Channel Number Find Program Start Point Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackSimple Recording Resume Normal FRAME-BY-FRAMEPlayback During PlaybackRE-ENGAGE Automatic Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking Manual TrackingLayback and Recording Features Access Function SETAccess Superimpose Return to NormalStart Repeat Access Distant CodeSkip Over Unwanted Sections Stop RepeatActivate Counter Reset Counter to ZeroActivate Instant Review MemoryPress REW, then press Timer within 2 seconds Tape Position IndicatorRelation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on Next-Function MemoryAccess Video Calibration Screen Active Video CalibrationQuality of the tape Use, then recording RecordingVCR takes about Seconds to assess Begins with the picture level optimizedPlayback Tape in useDisplay Elapsed Time on Screen Engage TV ModeSelect Channel for Viewing Record One Program While Watching AnotherCheck Input Data VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingTimer Recording Enter Program InformationCHECK/CORRECT Input Data Engage Timer ModePress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically Press SP/EPEngage ITR Mode Instant Timer Recording ITROn-Screen Timer Programming Access Program SET ScreenSET Program Select Program NumberInformation Cancel a Program Disengage TimerAccess Program SET RE-ENGAGE TimerPlace the arrow next to Access Auto TimerAuto Timer Your choice on orEdit To Or From Another Mode Edit From a CamcorderSET RECORDER’S Input PlayerAssemble Editing Turn on the TV SET Remote Control ModeSpeci AL Features SET TV Brand Code19, 20 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 0715, 16, 17 24, 25Turn VCR Power on SET A/B Code SwitchPlug in Power Cord CordTroubleshooting Cassette gets stuck partwayTimer again RecordingRoubleshooting Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setupProcedure pg Doesn’t work properlyQuest Ions and Answers Playback20C to 60C -4F to140F EIA monochrome signalYear programmable timer Maximum recording timeIndex MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingVCR Plus+ Timer Programming List Of TermsFront View Remote Control Provided Front Display PanelHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For ServicingWarranty Limited WarrantyHR-VP436U