JVC Model HR-DVS1U Cassette gets stuck partway, Then insert the cassette, Recording won’t start

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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 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. 48).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t 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

 

● The TV receiver is set to the wrong

 

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

 

 

won’t appear.

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Noise appears during visual search.

 

● This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust

 

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

the tracking manually (☞ pg. 26).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be

 

● The soundtrack option was set

 

Press A. MONITOR to select "HI-FI"

 

 

heard.

 

incorrectly.

 

(☞ pg. 29).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

Recording won’t start.

 

● VHS deck

 

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive

 

 

 

 

There is no cassette loaded, or the

 

tape, reseal the slot where the tab

 

 

 

 

cassette loaded has had its Record

 

was removed.

 

 

 

 

Safety tab removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

● DV deck

 

Insert a cassette, or set the erase

 

 

 

 

There is no cassette loaded, or the

 

protection switch to "REC".

 

 

 

 

cassette loaded has had its erase

 

 

 

 

 

 

protection switch set to "SAVE".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.TV broadcasts won’t record

 

● The VCR has been set to its AUX

 

Set the VCR to the appropriate

 

 

properly.

 

mode by mistake.

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

 

● The VCRs or the camcorder and the

 

Refer to the directions and the

 

 

 

 

VCR have been incorrectly con-

 

illustration under “Edit To Or From

 

 

 

 

nected.

 

Another VCR” (☞ pg. 58) or “Edit

 

 

 

 

 

 

From A Camcorder” (☞ pg. 56) 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 recorder’s input mode has been

 

Select the recorder’s appropriate

 

 

 

 

set incorrectly.

 

input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-DVS1U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRInstallation Antenna Installation InstructionsUSE Before YOU Install Your NEW VCRServicing Contents Connections ANT. in Antenna or Cable input Connect VCR to TVSupplied AC Outlet Not suppliedEN I Nitial Sett Ings Plug & Play SetupPlug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetLanguage Access Clock SET Screen Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Initial SET Screen EN Initial SettingsSelect Host Channel SET Auto Clock to onSemi-Auto Return to Normal Screen Select D.S.T. ModeSelect Time Zone SET TimeSET Access Tuner SET ScreenTuner Set Receivable ChannelsAdd Or Delete a Channel Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Manual Channel SET ScreenAttach Controller Cable Box ControlSituate Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRSelect Cable BOX Access Cable BOX SETTurn on Cable BOX Output ChannelEnter Cable BOX Brand Access Cable BOX Brand SET ScreenBrand Code Your VCR Controller DBS Receiver ControlConnect DBS Receiver to VCR DBS receiverTurn on the TV and select the AV mode JVC Dish Network Echostar Dish Network SET DBS Receiver BrandJVC Simple Playback Simple Recording Activate FRAME-BY Frame Playback Playback FeaturesPause During Playback Activate SLOW-MOTIONVariable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback Layback and Recording FeaturesActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Still Picture/Frame-By-FrameSuperimpose Access Mode SET ScreenSelect Superimpose SET Mode VHSAccess Distant Code Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking RE-ENGAGE Automatic TrackingStart Repeat Stop RepeatPicture Control VHS deck only Video Stabilizer Select The SoundtrackNR by pressing CH 5 or Digital TBC/NR VHS deck onlyArrow to Digital TBC Then press OK or #toPressing CH 5 or %Þ Arrow to VHS Mode SET by pressing CH 5orArrow to Digital R3 by Then press OK or #to setStop Zoom Zoom During PlaybackMove Screen Activate Playback32kHz Mode Setting Access DV Mode SETSound Mode Selection Sound YOU HearActive Video Calibration VHS deck onlyRecording Recording Features Locate Start Point Select 2ND Audio Record SET ModeMode Resume RecordingSelect S-VHS Mode Access VHS Mode SETVHS Super VHS, S-VHS Arrow to S-VHS ET by Pressing CH5 or%ÞAccess VCR PLUS+ Screen VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingEN Timer Recording NumberEngage Timer Mode Check Program DataChanging VCR Plus+ Setting Arrow to Initial SETInput Guide Channel Number Access Guide Channel SET ScreenEx. When inputting the Guide Channel number 6 for WNJUInd Input Receiving Channel NumberSET Program Date Express Timer ProgrammingSET Channel Number Power Check, Cancel And Revise Programs Access Program Check ScreenAccess Program Screen ProgramSelect Auto SP →EP Timer SET Mode Auto SP→EP TimerArrow to Auto Timer Timer RecordingAuto Timer Then press OK or # to setSET Recording Duration Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode Press REC on the front panelSelect Dubbing Tape DubbingLoad Cassettes DirectionEND Dubbing Normal DubbingPause Dubbing For the playing deckProgram Editing Memory 8 programmes x 8 scenes Random Assemble EditingLocate EDIT-IN Point Register Additional Scenes Locate EDIT-OUT PointUSE FADE/WIPE Effect on Scene Transition If Necessary PauseEditing Fader Mosaic Menu Effect Fader WhiteFader Black Fader B.WLoad a Cassette Edit From a CamcorderMake Connections Select Recording DeckSelect Edit for Picture Select AUX Input SET ModeControl SET Mode VHS Deck onlyMake Connections Edit To Or From AnotherVideo Select Edit for PIC SET RECORDER’S Input ModeOUTPUT1 Setting Start PlayerSelect Recording Deck SET Input ModeAudio Dubbing Engage Audio DubbingWhen monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, END Audio DubbingLocate END Point DV Insert Editing SP Mode OnlyInsert Editing VHS Deck onlyStart Editing Reset the CounterEngage Insert Editing END Insert EditingConnecting To a Video Titler Digital printer Connecting To a PrinterVHS SET TV Brand Code SET Remote Control ModeTurn on the TV Operate TVOperate Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the Cable BOX Cable BOX Brand Name Brand CodeDBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control SET Remote ControlSpecial Features Turn on the DBSTurn VCR Power on Unplug Vcrs PowerPlug in Power Cord CordThen insert the cassette Cassette gets stuck partwayRecording won’t start Point is not dubbed Re-perform the set-up proceduresTimer again That ä appears on the front display PanelRoubleshooting Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setupProcedure pg Plus+ system doesn’t work properlyQuest Ions and Answers EN PlaybackIndex Front ViewRear View VHS Display Panel Remote Control List Of Terms Express Timer ProgrammingMBR Multi-Brand Remote Code Setting Component Video ConnectionSpeci Fications HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A. EN Limited WarrantyEN M EMO Memo HR-DVS1U
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