JVC HR-VP830U manual Troubleshooting, Symptom, Cassette gets stuck partway

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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. 49).

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. 62).
			● 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.
			● 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.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Engage and adjust tracking manually
	soundtrack.				(☞ pg. 28).

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 (☞ pg. 71).
	broadcasts are clear.

5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be			● The AUDIO MONITOR option at		Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
	heard.		the Function Set screen was set		(☞ pg. 29).
			incorrectly.

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Contents HR-VP830U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerGrounding or Polarization Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Power LinesReplacement Parts AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service CleaningContents Basic Connections Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set Initial SettingsDual Quick Set Perform Dual Quick SETTurn on the VCR Access ON-SCREEN MenuAccess Custom SET Screen LanguageClock PreparationOverride Auto Semi-Auto Access Select ScreensSelect Host Channel Select Time ZoneMake Corrections Select D.S.T. ModeSelect Mode SET DATE, Time and D.S.TTuner Return to Normal Screen Perform Auto Channel SETStore Desired Channel Access Tuner SET ScreenAccess AFC Screen Make SelectionConnect Cable BOX to VCR Cable Box ControlSituate Controller Attach ControllerSET, then press OK Press CH5 or TimeScan 5 to place Arrow next to CustomSet Cable Box Brand Access Cable BOXTurn on Cable BOX Brand SET ScreenBrand Code You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature pgSpecial Notes for Cable Subscribers VCR Plus+ SetupAccess Main Menu Screen Channel Number MatchingPress CH5, Time Scan ProcedureScan 5 to place Arrow next to Guide Channel SET, thenCheck Input Data Input Receiving Channel NumberController Transmitter Connected to DSS Receiver ControlConnect DSS Receiver to VCR DSS receiverSet DSS Receiver Output Channel Return to Custom SET ScreenTurn on DSS Receiver Enter DSS Receiver BrandSet DSS Receiver Brand Start Playback Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Find Program Start PointSimple Recording Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback Pause During PlaybackActivate FRAME-BY Frame Playback Playback and Recording FEA TuresTracking Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Engage ManualSelect The Soundtrack Superimpose Manual Index Mark/Erase Access Distant CodeStart Search Index SearchReturn to Counter Position Zero Activate Instant ReviewActivate Counter MemoryAV Compu Link Playback Tape Position IndicatorMake Connection Next-Function MemoryAccess Function SET Screen Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Play TimeScanActivate HIGH-SPEED Search High-Speed Search 7x playbackSkip Search Skip Over Unwanted SectionsTimeScan Audio Timescan Audio byOr Time Active Video Calibration Begins with the picture level optimized RecordingVCR takes about Seconds to assess Quality of the tape Use, then recordingTape in use PlaybackDisplay Elapsed Time on Screen Engage TV ModeReset Counter to Zero Select Channel for ViewingStereo And SAP Second Audio Program Access Function SETAccess 2ND Audio Return to NormalAccess HI-FI REC Level Adjust Audio RecordING Level Enter Pluscode Number VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingAccess VCR PLUS+ Screen When Using The Illumi-Guide FeaturePress SP/EP Engage Timer ModePress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically CHECK/CORRECT Input DataOn-Screen Access ON-SCREENAccess Program SET Timer RecordingOn channel 40 from 1200 noon To 100 PM in SP mode, If you program the VCR to timerSET Program Information Record a show on SeptemberCheck And Cancel Programs Disengage TimerCancel a Program RE-ENGAGE TimerOr, during on-screen timer programming Access Auto Timer ScreenAccess Auto Timer Auto TimerPress REC on the front panel Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode SET Recording DurationEdit To Or From Another Mode Access SpecialEdit From a Camcorder SET RECORDER’S InputSelect Input Access AUX Input ScreenSet the camcorder to its play mode Set your VCR to its record modeAssemble Editing Start Dubbing SET Input ModeLocate Start Point Engage Audio DubbingLocate END Point Reset the CounterEND Insert Editing Engage Insert EditingCH5 or Time SCAN5 Random As- semble EditingPrepare for Editing Load Source CassettePrepare Recording Deck Locate EDIT-IN PointLocate EDIT-OUT Point Start R.A. EditOperate TV SET Remote Control ModeTurn on the TV SET TV Brand CodeOperate Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the Cable BOX Enter Cable BOX BrandTurn VCR Power on Unplug Vcrs PowerSET A/B Code Switch Plug in Power CordMake sure the window side is up, TroubleshootingSymptom Cassette gets stuck partwayOubleshooting Timer againRe-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properly When scanning channels, someResume recording Remote control won’t operate What happens if the tape runs out during recording? Questions and AnswersCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?List Of Terms MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingVCR Plus+ Timer Programming IndexFront View Front Display Panel Remote Control ProvidedFrequency-synthesized tuner EIA monochrome signal20C to 60C -4F to140F Maximum recording timeFor Servicing HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty WarrantyMemo EMO Page HR-VP830U