JVC HR-J251MS specifications Recording, Timer again

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	RECORDING
		SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Recording cannot be started.		● There is no cassette loaded, or the		Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
			cassette loaded has had its Record		tape, reseal the slot where the tab
			Safety tab removed.		was removed.
2.	TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.		● “F-1” has been selected as the input		Set to the desired channel.
			mode.
3.	Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.		● The source (another video recorder,		Confirm that the source is properly
			camcorder) has not been properly		connected.
			connected.
			● All necessary power switches have		Confirm that all units’ power switches
			not been turned on.		are turned on.
			● The input mode is not correct.		Set the input mode to “F-1”.
4.	Camcorder recording is not		● The camcorder has not been		Confirm that the camcorder is
	possible.		properly connected.		properly connected.
			● The input mode is not correct.		Set the input mode to “F-1”.
	TIMER RECORDING
		SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Timer recording won’t work.		● The clock and/or the timer have		Re-perform the clock and/or timer
			been set incorrectly.		settings.
			● The timer is not engaged.		Press TIMER and confirm that “ä“ is
					displayed on the display panel.
2.	On-screen timer programming is		● Timer recording is in progress.		Timer programming can’t be
	not possible.				performed while a timer recording is
					in progress. Wait until it finishes.
3.	“ä“ and “]“ on the display		● The timer is engaged but there’s no		Load a cassette with the Record
	panel won’t stop blinking.		cassette loaded.		Safety tab intact, or cover the hole
					using adhesive tape.
4.	The cassette is automatically		● The loaded cassette has had its		Remove the cassette and cover the
	ejected, and “ä“ and “]“ on the		Record Safety tab removed.		hole with adhesive tape, or insert a
	display panel won’t stop blinking.				cassette with the Record Safety tab
					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 information has been		TIMER again.
			programmed incorrectly.
6.	The cassette is automatically		● The end of the tape was reached		The programme may not have been
	ejected, the power shuts off and		during timer recording.		recorded in its entirety. Next time
	“ä“ and “]“ won’t stop				make sure you have enough time on
	blinking.				the tape to record the entire
					programme.