JVC HR-VP434U manual Troubleshooting, Make sure the window side is up

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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. 38).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 44).

 

 

 

 

 

● 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

(☞ 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. 53).

 

 

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Recording won’t start.

 

● There’s no cassette loaded.

 

Insert a cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

● The loaded cassette has had its

 

Remove the cassette and cover the

 

 

 

 

 

record safety tab removed.

 

hole with adhesive tape, or load a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cassette on which the record safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tab is intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

TV broadcasts won’t record

 

● The VCR has been set to its AUX

 

Set the VCR to the appropriate

 

 

 

properly.

 

mode by mistake.

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

 

●The VCRs or the camcorder and the

 

Refer to the directions and the

 

 

 

 

 

VCR have been incorrectly con-

 

illustration under “Edit to And From

 

 

 

 

 

nected.

 

Another VCR” (☞ pg. 39) or “Edit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From A Camcorder” (☞ pg. 40) and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

properly connect the units.

 

 

 

 

 

● The power to one or more of the

 

Make sure the power to all units is on.

 

 

 

 

 

units has not been turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-VP434U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerImportant Product Safety Instructions Should be moved with care. Quick Product and cart combinationContents Basic Connections Perform Dual Quick SET Dual Quick SetInitial Settin GS During Auto Clock SetClock Select Host Channel Clock SettingSelect Time Zone Select D.S.T. ModeMake Corrections Select ModeCH or Shuttle Plus 5, then press OK CH or Shuttle PlusAccess Tuner SET Access Main MenuAccess Band Screen TunerReturn to Normal Screen Perform Auto Channel SETAccess AFC Screen Access Tuner SET ScreenMake Selection Store Desired ChannelSituate Controller Tuner Cable Box ControllerAttach Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRAccess Cable BOX Output ScreenSet Cable Box Output Channel Turn on Cable BOX Return to VCR PLUS+ SET-UP ScreenBrand SET Screen Set Cable Box BrandYou can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature pg Access Main Menu Screen VCR Plus+ SetupAccess VCR PLUS+ SET-UP Screen Access Custom SET ScreenAccess Guide Channel SET Screen Input Guide Channel NumberInput Receiving Chan NEL Number Load a Cassette Simple PlaybackFind Program Start Point Start PlaybackSimple Recording Access Auto Picture Auto PicturePlayb a CK and Recording Feat Ures That, the Auto Picture function is operative Press Play VCR adjusts Playback picture qualitySuperimpose must be set to on or the Auto Picture screen will not appear pgPlayback FRAME-BY-FRAMEResume Normal During PlaybackAdjust Manual Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeRE-ENGAGE Automatic Tracking Manual TrackingAccess Superimpose Access Function SETReturn to Normal SuperimposeSkip Over Unwanted Sections Access Distant CodeStart Repeat Stop RepeatActivate Instant Review Reset Counter to ZeroActivate Counter MemoryRelation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on Tape Position IndicatorPress REW, then press Timer within 2 seconds Next-Function MemorySelect Channel for Viewing Engage TV ModeDisplay Elapsed Time on Screen Record One Program While Watching AnotherTimer Recording VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingCheck Input Data Enter Program InformationPress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically Engage Timer ModeCHECK/CORRECT Input Data Press SP/EPOn-Screen Timer Programming Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode Access Program SET ScreenSET Program Information Select Program NumberAccess Program SET Disengage TimerCancel a Program RE-ENGAGE TimerAuto Timer Access Auto TimerPlace the arrow next to Your choice on orEdit To Or From Another SET RECORDER’S Input Edit From a CamcorderMode EditingAssemble Editing Turn on the TV SET Remote Control ModeSET TV Brand Code Operate TVSET Remote Control CABLE/VCR switch to VCROperate Cable BOX SET A/B Code Switch Unplug Vcrs PowerPlug in Power Cord Turn VCR Power onMake sure the window side is up, TroubleshootingRoubleshooting Timer againResume recording Remote control won’t operate When scanning channels, somePlayback Questions and AnswersVCR Plus+ Timer Programming MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingIndex List Of TermsFront View Front Display Panel Remote Control ProvidedYear programmable timer EIA monochrome signal20C to 60C -4F to140F Maximum recording timeFor S Ervicing HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterWAR Ranty Limited WarrantyPage HR-VP434U
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