JVC HR-VP782U manual 50 EN, Troubleshooting

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50 EN

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, 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 will not come on.			The AC power cord is disconnected.			Connect the AC power cord.

2.	The clock works, but the VCR’s			The VCR is in the timer recording			Press TIMER to disengage.
	power will not come on.			standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”
				set to “OFF” ( pg. 39).
				The child lock function is activated.			Press and hold POWER for more than
							seven seconds to release the child
							lock function ( pg. 42).

3.	The Remote will not 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 the RF connection (	pg. 6) is		Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
	will not appear.		used to view the picture, the
			channel on the TV is set incorrectly.
			If the AV connection (	pg. 6) is		Select the AV mode on the TV.
			used to view the picture, the TV
			receiver is set to the wrong mode.

2.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		Automatic tracking is engaged.			Disengage auto tracking and adjust
	sound track.					the tracking manually ( pg. 23).

3.	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.

4.	The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.		Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.			Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI”
						( pg. 23 or 41).

RECORDING

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
	1. Recording will not start.
	1. Recording will not start.		There is no cassette loaded.		Insert a cassette.
			There is 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 will not be recorded
	2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded		The VCR has been set to “L-1” or “F-		Select the appropriate channel on the
	properly.		The VCR has been set to “L-1” or “F-		Select the appropriate channel on the
	properly.		1” input mode by mistake.		VCR.
			1” input mode by mistake.		VCR.
	3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.
	3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.		The VCRs or the camcorder and the		Refer to the directions and the
			VCR have been incorrectly		illustration under “Edit To Or From
			connected.		Another VCR” ( pg. 43) or “Edit
					From Camcorder” ( pg. 44) 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.
			The recording VCR’s input mode has		Select the appropriate input mode on
			been set incorrectly.		the recording VCR.

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Contents HR-VP782U Dear Customer Telephone NumberPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Antenna or cable Audio OUT not supplied AC Power CordBasic Connections Coaxial cableConnect VCR to TV Check contentsSituate VCR Final preparation for useWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Plug & Play SettingPerform Plug & Play setup Clock and tuner channels will be set automaticallySelect language Language SettingAccess Initial Set screen Return to normal screenPreparations Clock Setting10 EN Select host channel Setting clock semiautomaticallySet Auto Clock to on Select time zone12 EN Setting clock manuallySelect D.S.T. mode Manual Clock SetPerform Auto Channel Set Tuner SettingAccess Tuner Set screen 14 EN Setting channels manuallyAccess Manual Channel Set screen Add or skip desired channelsAttach Controller Cable Box Control SettingSituate Controller Connect cable box to VCR16 EN Access Main Menu screen on VCRAccess Cable Box Set screen Turn on cable boxIf the cable boxs channel does not change to AccessPress OKCable. Box Brand Set screenEnter cable box brand Connect DBS receiver to VCR How to control the DBS receiver18 EN ControllerSelect DBS receiver output channel Access DBS Receiver Set screenTurn on DBS receiver Enter DBS Receiver’s brand Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen20 EN Start playback Basic PlaybackLoad a cassette Changing display information Basic Playback Features22 EN Checking tape positionAutomatic operations after Adjusting tracking conditionSelecting monitor sound 24 EN Locating beginning of timerAccess distant code Locating beginningSelect recording channel BasicRecording Set tape speedSpecifying recording length Basic Recording Features26 EN Watching one program while recording anotherErase on-screen display Showing on-screen displayDisplay VCR status on TV screen Accidental erasure preventionLocating particular scene Special Effect Playback28 EN Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchViewing slow motion picture Viewing still pictureSkipping unwanted portions Pause during playbackVCR Plus+ Timer Programing 30 ENInput receiving channel number Engage timer recording standby modeTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press SP/EPVCR Plus+ guide channel matching VCR Plus+ Setup32 EN Access Guide Channel Set screen Input guide channel numberExpress Timer Programing 34 ENTo timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials Checking program settings 36 ENOverlapping programs blink on the screen Confirm overlapping programsSelect program to modify 38 EN Useful Function SettingsChange setting Select FunctionWhen this function is set to on When this function is set to OFF40 EN For ExampleThis VCR Preventing 42 ENEdit To Or From Another ConnectionThis VCR for recording Edit From Camcorder44 EN Camcorder for playbackEnable remote pause function Select input mode on this VCRAccess Main Menu screen on this VCR Select Edit for Picture ControlTurn on the TV TV Brand Setting46 EN Set TV brand codeEnter cable box brand code Cable Box Brand SettingTurn on the cable box Operate cable boxTurn on the DBS receiver DBS Receiver Brand Setting48 EN Enter DBS receiver brand codeUnplug VCR Changing Remote Control CodeSet remote control code for Remote Plug in VCRTroubleshooting 50 ENTimer Recording Other Problems 52 ENCan the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording?54 EN List of termsFront panel Front display panelOn-screen display 56 ENRear panel How to use the Remote RemoteFull-Size VHS 30 ST-30 58 ENUsable cassettes Compact VHS* TC-20 ST-C20 TC-30 ST-C30 TC-40 ST-C40HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty 60 ENMemo 62 EN Page HR-VP782U