JVC LPT0421-001B, HR-J277MS, HR-J271MS EN Troubleshooting, If youre using the RF OUT connec- tion

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38ENTROUBLESHOOTING

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 video recorder off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

1.No power is applied to the recorder.

2.The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.

3.The remote control won't function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1.The tape does not run during recording.

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

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

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.Noise appears during slow-motion playback.

5.Noise appears during still playback.

6.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.

7.Playback picture has a loss of colour.

8.No sound accompanies the playback picture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●The mains power cord is discon- nected.

●"ä" is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

●The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●"" is displayed on the display panel.

●The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●If you're using the RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . the TV receiver's channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

●If you're using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

●This is normal.

●The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●The video heads may be dirty.

●The wrong colour system is selected for the tape being played back.

●The wrong colour system was selected during recording.

●The TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the ä button to turn the "ä" indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the "" indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. (☞ pg. 4)

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (☞ pg. 4)

If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 13)

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 13)

Press PR + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (☞ pg. 32)

Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. (☞ pg. 37)

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Contents HR-J277MS HR-J271MS Do not place the recorder Safety PrecautionsSafety First Basic ConnectionsSelect TV System Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set EN I Nitial Sett IngsFinish Video Channel SET Video ChannelFinish Video Channel SET SETSET Time Auto Set UpSelect Language SET DateMajor Countries/Areas TV System During Auto Set UpStart Auto Channel SET Press OK or Push JOG ÞOn-Screen Displays Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Turn on the RecorderAccess Initial SET Screen Select LanguageClock Set Point Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackPlayback Playback FeaturesSearch Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchReturn to Automatic Tracking Adjust Tracking ManuallyOverride Automatic Tracking Activate Instant ReviewSections Activate Index SearchSkip Over Unwanted EN PlaybackTape Position Indicator Access Main Nenu ScreenSET Mode Picture ControlBasic Recording Recording Features Preparation S.T. Picture SystemEN Recording JogþOr press Record on the recorder RecordingPlayback During B.E.S.TEnter Programme Stop Time Express Timer ProgrammingEN Timer Recording Enter Programme DateAnytime during steps 2 through 7, press Weekly Number Engage Recorders Timer ModePress SP/LP/EP to set the tape speed Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes Disengage Timer ModeReturn to Timer Mode Confirm the Overlap Cancel or ChangeProgramme Setting Ping ProgrammesAuto SP→LP Timer Timer RecordingAuto SP→LP Timer Auto Timer Before performing the following steps REC Linc indicatorAutomatic Sat- ellite Program Recording SET Remote Control Code Remote Control FunctionsRemove Power Supply RE-SUPPLY PowerSET TV Brand Code Control Your TV Using Additional ButtonsTV Multi-brand Remote Control TV/VCR, TVOperate Unit Multi-brand Remote ControlSET Brand Code TV PR +/-,NUMBER keysCable BOX Brand Name Code Cable Box or Satellite Re- ceiver Multi-brand CodeDVD Multi-brand Code DVD Brand Name CodeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Camcorder SET Recorders Input ModeEdit From a Camcorder Start RecorderOff-Air Recording Setting Of The Colour System Select ButtonsMode Display DescriptionRecorded tape Tape-To-Tape EditingRecorded tape HR-J277MS/HR-J271MS Playback equipmentSelect Auto CH SET Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET Tuner SETSET Desired Station Access Channel ListSelect Position Manual Channel SetSwap Channel Positions EN Tuner SETDelete a Channel JOG%Fine-Tuning Channels Push JOG ÞPress Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette EN TroubleshootingIf youre using the RF OUT connec- tion Try manual tracking. pgRecording Roubleshooting New one. pgQuest Ions and Answers EN Playback RecordingIndex Front ViewDisplay Panel EN Index Be used to operate your TV pgSpecif Ications Supplied fresh battery actualAuto Head Cleaner Mm x 94 mm x 278 mmHR-J271MS