JVC HR-VP472U, HR-VP672U manual Cassette gets stuck partway, Make sure the cassettes window is

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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. 37).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Child Lock mode is engaged.

 

Press and hold POWER on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

remote to disengage the mode (

pg.

 

 

 

 

 

45).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t function.

 

The batteries are discharged.

 

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE TRANSPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1. The cassette gets stuck partway

 

The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

 

Make sure the cassette's window is

 

during loading, and is ejected.

 

 

 

facing up, the rear label side is facing

 

 

 

 

 

you and the arrow on the front of the

 

 

 

 

 

cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

Then insert the cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 (

 

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.

(HR-VP672U only) Breaks are

 

Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust

 

noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

 

 

 

the tracking manually ( pg. 19).

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

(HR-VP672U only) The Hi-Fi

 

The AUDIO MONITOR option was

 

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"

 

 

soundtrack cannot be heard.

 

set incorrectly.

 

( pg. 24).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Another

 

 

 

nected.

 

VCR” ( pg. 39) or “Edit From A

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder Or Another VCR” (

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.

 

Select the recorder’s appropriate

 

 

 

 

The recorder’s input mode has been

 

 

 

 

 

set incorrectly.

 

input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Instructions Dear Customer Do not place the VCRPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents VP472U EN Installing Your NEW VCRBasic Connections Back of VCRSituate 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 Preparation Access Clock SETClock Shuttle PLUS%Þ, then Press OK or ShuttleSelect 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 ChannelSimple Playback Simple Recording Frame Playback Playback FeaturesActivate FRAME-BY SearchAdjust Manual Tracking Access Distant CodeEngage Manual Tracking Mode Activate HIGH-SPEEDLayback and Recording Features Access Function SET ScreenSelect Picture Control SET Mode Picture ControlVideo Stabilizer Start Repeat Stop RepeatSuperimpose Select Audio Monitor Access Function SETSET Mode Select The Soundtrack HR-VP672U OnlyAdvance Access Skip MenuPerform Movie Movie Advance HR-VP672U OnlyActive Video Calibration Playback RecordingSelect Channel for Viewing Recording FeaturesEngage TV Mode Record One Program While Watching AnotherStereo And SAP Second Audio Program HR-VP672U Only To Record SAP Programs HR-VP672U OnlyEN Timer Recording VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingInput Receiving Channel Number Entered and the matching Timer-Recording informaPlusCode number you Tion is displayed onVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus+ SetupInitial SET, then press Number Access Guide Channel SET ScreenInput Guide Channel Press CH5, ShuttleExpress Timer Programming SET Program DateEngage Timer Mode SET Channel NumberCheck, Cancel And Revise Programs Cancel or Revise aRE-ENGAGE Timer ProgramAuto SP→EP Timer Auto TimerSET Recording Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode DurationEdit To Another VCR VP672U Recorder Edit From a Camcorder Or Another VCRLoad a Cassettes VP472U RecorderSet your VCR to its record mode SET RECORDER’S Input ModeSetNOTEthe camcorder to its play mode Set to AUX. Press the Number key 0 and/or CH to select F-1Turn on the TV EN Special FeaturesTV Multi-Brand Remote Control SET TV Brand CodeEnter Cable BOX Brand Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the Cable BOX Operate Cable BOXTurn on the DBS Receiver EN SP Ecial FeaturesDBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Enter DBS Receiver BrandPlug in Power Cord Unplug Vcrs PowerSET Remote Control Turn VCR Power onCassette gets stuck partway Recorder’s input mode has been Set incorrectly Input modeMake sure the cassettes window is Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properly Timer againProcedure Those in the previous area Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? EN Questions and AnswersCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? What happens if the tape runs out during recording?Index Express Timer ProgrammingMBR Multi-Brand Remote Code Setting List Of TermsEN Index Front View VP472URear View VP672U Remote Control Specifications HR-VP672UHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For S Ervicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A. E N Limited WarrantyHR-VP672U/472U
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