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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 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 TIMER 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 TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (☞ pg. 26)

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. 31)

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Contents HR-J267MS HR-J261MS Do not place the recorder Safety PrecautionsAuto Head Cleaner Check Contents Basic ConnectionsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to MainsAccess Video Channel SET Mode Video Channel SetSelect TV System EN I Nitial Sett IngsSET Video Channel Finish Video Channel SETFinish Video Channel SETAuto Set Up Select LanguageSET Time SET DateDuring Auto Set Up Start Auto Channel SETMajor Countries TV System Press OK or Push JOG ÞAccess Main Menu Screen ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DisplayOn-Screen Displays Turn on the RecorderAccess Initial SET Screen Select LanguageClock Set PressPress Menu Press Push JOG %Þto place the pointer next toBasic Playback Load a CassettePoint Start PlaybackPlayback Features SearchPlayback Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchAdjust Tracking Manually Return to Automatic TrackingActivate Instant Review Manual TrackingActivate Index Search Activate Repeat PlaybackEN Playback Index SearchAccess Main Nenu Screen SET ModeTape Position Indicator Picture ControlBasic Recording Recording Features Reset CounterEngage ITR Mode Select Channel to WatchAccess Main Menu Screen S.T. Picture SystemReturn to Normal EN RecordingOr press Record on the recorder RecordingPlayback Express Timer Programming Timer RecordingStart Time Enter Programme DateEngage Recorders Timer ModeReturn to Normal Disengage Timer Mode Cancel or Replace a ProgrammeReturn to Timer Mode Check, Cancel And Replace ProgrammesReturn to Normal Screen Auto SP→LP TimerAuto Timer Edit To Another Video Recorder Edit From a Camcorder Or Another Video Recorder SET Recorders InputMode Source playerSetting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Mode DisplayMode Description Off-Air RecordingTape-To-Tape Editing Recorded tape HR-J267MS/HR-J261MSRecorded tape Playback equipmentMode Select TV SystemTuner SET Auto Channel SetAccess Tuner SET Access Channel ListSelect Position SET Desired StationAccess Channel List EN Tuner SETDelete a Channel Swap Channel PositionsFine-Tuning Channels FINE-TUNETroubleshooting If youre using the RF OUT connec- tionPress Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette Try manual tracking. pgTimer again RecordingOubleshooting New one. pgQuestions and Answer S E N Playback RecordingIndex Front ViewDisplay Panel Remote Control Prog +/-,TV VOL +/-, TV MutingSpecification S HR-J261MS