JVC LPT0641-001A manual Power

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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.	No power is supplied to the VCR.	● The AC power cord is disconnected.	Connect the AC power cord.

2.	The clock is functioning properly, but	● “#” is displayed on the front display	Press the TIMER button to turn the “#”
	the VCR cannot be powered.	panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”.	indicator off.

3.	The Remote won’t function.	● The batteries are discharged.	Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape does not run during	● “i” is displayed on the front display	Press PLAY (4) to turn the “i” indicator
	recording.	panel.	off.

2.	The tape will not rewind or fast-	● The tape is already fully rewound or	Check the cassette.
	forward.	fast-forwarded.

PLAYBACK

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The playback picture does not appear	● The TV receiver is not set to the AV	Set the TV to its AV mode.
	while the tape is running.	mode.

2.	Noise appears during visual search.	● This is normal.

3.	Noise appears during normal	● The automatic tracking mode is	Try manual tracking. ( pg. 31)
	playback. (VHS deck only)	engaged.

4.	The playback picture is blurred or	● The video heads may be dirty.	For the VHS deck
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are		Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or
	clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”		consult your JVC dealer.
	message appears on the screen.		For the DV deck
			Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or
			consult your JVC dealer.

5.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi	● The automatic tracking mode is	Try manual tracking. ( pg. 31)
	soundtrack. (VHS deck only)	engaged.

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Contents For Customer Use Video Cassette RecorderMoisture Condensation Dear CustomerImportant Product Safety Instructions Cleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsContents Front View Rear View Front Display Panel Remote How To UseON-SCREEN Display for VHS deck 10 ENTo recall an indication Press DISPLAY/OSDON-SCREEN Display for DV deck Connect the VCR to power source Check the contents12 EN Situate the VCRVideo Connection 8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectorsWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Perform Plug & Play setupPlug & Play Set 14 ENLanguage Clock Set Access the Clock Set screen16 EN PreparationsManual Clock Set Semiauto Clock SetTuner Set Access the Tuner Set screen18 EN Auto Channel SetAdd or skip the desired channels Manual Channel SetTo add channels To skip channels20 EN Installing ControllerTurn on the cable box Access the Cable Box Set screenSelect the cable box’s channel If you do not use a cable box, press rt until OFFEnter the cable box’s brand 22 ENPress OK or e If the cable box’s channel does not change toDBS receiver If your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectorsHow to control the DBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver Setting DBS receivers brand and channelSelect the DBS receiver’s channel If you do not use a DBS receiver, press rt until OFFIf the DBS receiver’s channel does not change as shown above Enter the DBS receiver’s brandVHS deck Basic Playback26 EN Set the tape speed Choose a programStart recording Pause/Resume recordingSlow Motion On the VCR 28 ENPause during playback Activate frame-by-frame playbackVariable Speed Search On the Remote Slow Motion On the RemoteIndex Search 30 ENRepeat Playback Next Function MemoryManual Tracking Adjust the tracking manuallySoundtrack Selection Override automatic trackingRecord One Program While Watching Another Instant Timer Recording ITR32 EN Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback Reset the counterTape Remaining Time Set the counter displaySecond Audio Recording 34 ENRetake Recording Active Video CalibrationPlayback DV deck 36 ENSelect the DV deck Press DVDV recording indicator lights on the VCR 38 EN Slow Motion On the Remote 40 EN Time Code Access the VCR Plus+ Program screen Access the PlusCode No. screen42 EN Select the deckFor the VHS deck Engage the VCR’s timer modeFor the DV deck Cable Box or DBS Receiver Users44 EN Access the Guide Channel Set screenGuide Channel Number Set Enter the Guide Channel numberEnter the receiving channel position number Guide Channel Number46 EN Express Timer ProgramingEnter the channel position Enter the program datePress DATE+ Press CH+24HR Quick Programing Enter the program mode48 EN Set the program start/stop time and channelPage Access the Program Check screen Disengage the timer modeCancel or change a program Return to the timer modeConfirm the overlapping programs Cancel or change program settingSelect the program to modify Overlapping programs blink on the TV screen52 EN Tape DubbingFrom DV to VHS Dubbing An Entire CassettePress DV, then press SP/LP p From VHS to DVLocate the start point on the DV deck 54 ENPrepare the VHS deck for dubbing Pause dubbingPrepare the DV deck for dubbing Locate the start point on the VHS deck56 EN Player Recorder58 EN Set the input mode of recording deckStart the source player Start the recording deckExample When using this VCR as the source player Connection to a PC with DV connectorPC with DV connector Connection to another VCR60 EN Audio DubbingVHS Audio Dubbing DV Audio DubbingPress A.DUB Engage the Audio Dubbing modeEnd Audio Dubbing 62 EN Insert EditingVHS Insert Editing Source tapeAV Insert Editing VHS deck only Engage the Insert Editing modePrepare the recording cassette Start Editing64 EN Access the R.A.Edit screenSelect the program Press R.A.EDIT. The R.A.Edit screen appearsPrepare the source tape Locate the end pointStart Random Assemble Editing End Random Assemble Editing66 EN Remote A/B Code SwitchingChange the code for VCR To control two VCRs with the same RemoteSet the TV brand code TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlOperate the TV Before performing the following steps68 EN Press the corresponding button PowerSet the Cable Box brand code Operate the Cable BoxOperate the DBS receiver DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlSet the DBS receiver brand code Access the Mode Set screen Mode SetSelect the mode Select the mode settingWhen this function is set to on Mode SET72 EN VHS Mode SETVHS Mode SET For Example 74 ENSelecting either HI-FI L or HI-FI R Correction to the luminance signal to enhance detailsNormally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back76 EN DV Mode SETPower Recording 78 ENDV deck VHS deck80 EN Timer RecordingRecording Timer RecordingPlayback 82 EN Changing VCR Plus+ Setting Cable box Cable Box Control SettingExpress Timer Programming VCR Plus+ Timer Programing84 EN HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterWarranty Only in U.S.A 86 EN