JVC HR-DVS3EK, LPT0617-001A No power is supplied to the recorder, Connect the mains power cord

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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 video recorder off for repair.

POWER

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	No power is supplied to the recorder.	● The mains power cord is disconnected.	Connect the mains power cord.

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

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 tape does not run during	● “i” is displayed on the front display	Press 4 to turn the “i” indicator off.
	recording.	panel.

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. 25)
	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. 25)
	soundtrack. (VHS deck only)	engaged.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing Do not place the recorderAbove ALL Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of EquipmentFront View Do not remove it Rear ViewFront Display Panel PDC* Indicator pgOn the tape BeginningEnd ON-SCREEN Display for VHS deckVHS Remote ControlRemote Control LCD How To UseCheck Contents Connect the recorder to mains Recorder and the TV’s 21-pin Scart connectorSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to TVVideo Connection 8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO in connectorsAerial connector Before starting, make sure of the following Auto Set UpPerform Auto Set Up Turn on the recorderOn the on-screen display Perform Preset DownloadPress rt to select CH - and press OK or e pg , Just Clock Just ClockDirect Rec NexTView Link TV Auto Power OnLink Functions VCR Auto StandbyMake connections Installing Satellite ControllerSituate the Satellite Controller Attach the Satellite ControllerSetting satellite receivers brand and channel Check the result of the test Select the satellite receiver’s channel for testingVHS deck Basic PlaybackPause/Resume recording Choose a programmeSet the tape speed Start recordingActivate frame-by-frame playback Slow MotionPause during playback Skip Search High-Speed Turbo SearchVariable Speed Search Index SearchStop Repeat Playback Next Function MemoryRepeat Playback Activate Repeat PlaybackNtsc Playback Adjust the tracking manuallySoundtrack Selection Manual TrackingAccidental erasure prevention Instant Timer Recording ITREngage the ITR mode Recording Resume FunctionPress 0000 before starting recording or playback Reset the counterTape Remaining Time Set the counter displayLocate the start point Engage the Record-Pause modeRetake Receiving Stereo and Bilingual ProgrammesRecording PlaybackFind the programme start point DV deckSelect the DV deck Press DVDV recording indicator turns off PLAYBACK/RECORDING on DV Deck During playback or still, press 5 for forward high-speed For forward high-speed searchDuring playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the right Search, or 3 for reverse high-speed searchRecording Features See Audio REC on Time CodeTransmit the PlusCode number Access the PlusCode displaySelect the deck Enter the PlusCode numberReturn to the normal screen Set the PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Check the programme dataEnter the programme start time Express Timer ProgrammingAccess the PlusCode screen Access the Programme screenEnter the channel position To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsPDC Recording Enter the programme dateFor the VHS deck Enter the programme modeBefore performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming Set the programme start/stop time and channelPage Return to the timer mode Disengage the timer modeAccess the Programme screen/display Cancel or change a programmeOverlapping programmes blink on the TV screen Cancel or change programme settingConfirm the overlapping programmes Select the programme to modifySelect the dubbing direction Tape DubbingFrom DV to VHS Dubbing An Entire Cassette Load cassettesPress DV, then press SP/LP p Dubbing direction indicator VHS lightsFrom VHS to DV Dubbing An Entire Cassette Pause dubbing From DV to VHSLocate the start point on the DV deck Prepare the VHS deck for dubbingPrepare the DV deck for dubbing VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator lightFrom VHS to DV Locate the start point on the VHS deckStart the camcorder Set the recorder’s input modeSelect the recording deck Set the edit mode. VHS deck onlyPlayer If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connectorRecorder Video input Start the source player Set the input mode of recording deckAnother Video Recorder Advantages of S-VHS video recordersPlayer Recorder RecorderAnother recorder Press rt to move Access the Main Menu screenSelect the input mode for the Video Video connector Select SettingVHS F-1 Input Setting Decoder connectorPre-recorded tape Audio-dubbed tape CD player, etc Audio DubbingVHS Audio Dubbing DV Audio DubbingPress A.DUB Engage the Audio Dubbing modeEnd Audio Dubbing Source tape DV Insert Editing SP mode onlyInsert Editing VHS Insert EditingStart Editing Engage the Insert Editing modeAV Insert Editing VHS deck only Prepare the recording cassettePress R.A.EDIT. The R.A.Edit screen appears Access the R.A.Edit screenSelect the programme Insert a VHS or S-VHS cassette and a Mini DV cassetteEnd Random Assemble Editing Locate the end pointPrepare the source tape Start Random Assemble EditingChange the recorder’s code Change the remote control codeSet the remote control code Display the codeOperate the TV TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlTV PR +/-, TV %+/- Volume, TV Muting, number keys Set the TV brand codeOperate the satellite receiver Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlSet the satellite receiver brand code Digital printer About DV IN/OUT connectorTo DV in connector Outdoor unit Satellite cable Aerial ConnectorAerialPin Scart connector Mains outlet Speaker Television Make connectionsFM tuner CD player Stereo amplifier AUX in or Tape MonitorSelect the mode setting Mode SetAccess the Mode Set screen Select the modeControl, or press 7 on the recorder Mode SETPowered back on ScreenVHS Mode SET VHS Mode SET We recommend that you set Digital TBC/NR to on when Using this video recorder as the source player for editingRental cassettes Picture reproduction is also linked to this functionDV Mode SET Perform Auto Channel Set Tuner also by Preset Download pgTuner Set Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen Manual Channel Set Delete a channel Delete a ChannelChange Station Channel Position Select the itemSet Stations B Set Stations aPress OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears Access the Manual Channel Set screenPerform tuning Select the channel to fine-tuneStation Name TV Station And ID ListTV Station Channel Number Guide Clock Set Access the Clock Set screenStart the clock operation Set the date and timeSet Just Clock Set the source channel position for clock dataEnter the Guide Program number Video Plus+ System SetupGuide Program Number Set Guide Program NumberConnect the mains power cord No power is supplied to the recorderTab removed Tab was removed Recording cannot be startedThere is no cassette loaded, or Adhesive tape, cover the hole whereDV deck VHS deckTurn off the recorder or the connected Turn off the recorder once and connectNot connected between TV Recording Timer RecordingPlayback Hz to 20,000 Hz Hi-Fi audio Maximum recording time Scan systemLines VHS Lines S-VHS Frequency range Hz to 10,000 Preset Download Random Assemble Editing Auto Channel Set Auto Set UpClock Set Connecting To a Printer Express Timer ProgrammingMemo