JVC SR-VS20EK setup guide Troubleshooting, Recording cannot be started, Safety tab removed Removed

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct 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 applied to the

 

● The mains power cord is discon-

 

Connect the mains power cord.

 

 

 

recorder.

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. The clock is functioning properly,

 

● "‰" is displayed on the display panel

 

Press the ‰ button to turn the "‰"

 

 

 

but the recorder cannot be powered.

 

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

 

● " " is displayed on the display

 

Press PLAY to turn the " " 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

 

● The TV receiver is not set to the AV

 

Set the TV to its AV mode.

 

 

 

appear 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. 30)

 

 

 

playback (VHS deck).

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

● The video heads may be dirty.

 

Use a JVC dry cleaning cassette

 

 

 

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

 

 

 

(TCL-2U for the VHS deck/

 

 

 

clear or "USE CLEANING

 

 

 

M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) or

 

 

 

CASSETTE" message appears on the

 

 

 

consult your JVC dealer.

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

 

 

 

soundtrack (VHS deck).

 

 

 

( pg. 30)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Recording cannot be started.

 

● VHS deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no cassette loaded, or the

 

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

cassette loaded has had its Record

 

tape, reseal the slot where the tab was

 

 

 

 

 

Safety tab removed.

 

removed.

 

 

 

 

 

● DV deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no cassette loaded, or the

 

Insert a cassette, or set the erase

 

 

 

 

 

cassette loaded has had its erase

 

protection switch to "REC".

 

 

 

 

 

protection switch set to "SAVE".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

 

● "L-1", "L-2", "F-1" or "SAT" has been

 

Set to the desired channel.

 

 

 

 

 

selected as the input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

 

● The source (another video recorder,

 

Confirm that the source is properly

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder) has not been properly

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● All necessary power switches have

 

Confirm that all units’ power switches are

 

 

 

 

 

not been turned on.

 

turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

● The input mode is not correct.

 

Set the input mode to "L-1", "L-2" or "F-1".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents SR-VS20EK Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom Safety PrecautionsDo not place the recorder… Do not block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holesDo not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing Some Dos And Donts On The Safe Use Of Equipment Quick SET UP Guide Connector Scart Back of TVBack of Recorder RF Cable provided Aerial connectorBefore performing the following procedure, make sure that Step Auto SET UPYou will need to start again. See Notes below Or remote control until the display panelShows either the display as illustrated on Progress, this process will be interruptedC1If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed NexTView Link TV Auto Power OnLink Functions Turn on the RecorderSatellite Receiver Control Setting Code Select Satellite RECEIVER’S Channel for TestingEnter Satellite RECEIVER’S Brand Check Result of TestPlayback Pause During Playback Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchTime Code DV Deck Tape Position Indicator VHS DeckRecording Mini DV Select DV DeckDV Deck Press SP/LP/EPDisplay Remaining Time Engage ITR ModeReset Counter SET Recording DurationVideo Plus+ Timer Programming Timer Warning PDC RecordingSatellite Receiver Users Time Express Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Start TimeScreen SET PDC ModeTimer Mode Return to NormalCheck, Cancel And Replace Programmes SP/LP/EP When programmes overlap each otherEX. Programme 1 you have just made Programme 4 overlap each other on the VHS deckSuper VHS S-VHS Super VHS ET S-VHS ET VHS Deck Only Recording According To Tape TypeAbout 5 seconds to set it to on Engage S-VHS ET ModePress S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check Appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS ET againS.T. Picture System VHS Deck Only Access Main Menu ScreenAccess VHS Mode SET Playback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristicsDuring B.E.S.T RecordingPlayback Or press Record on the recorderPlayback Picture Adjustment Manual Tracking VHS Deck OnlyDigital TBC/NR VHS Deck Only Video Stabilizer VHS Deck Only Digital 3R VHS Deck OnlySections Looking For Scene You WantActivate Index Search Skip Over UnwantedActivate Instant ReviewInstant ReView USE Selecting Sound You WantSoundtrack Selection VHS Deck During PlaybackSoundtrack Selection DV Deck 1Sound Mode Selection DV Deck12BIT Mode Setting Audio-dubbed Mini DV Tape 12BIT Mode Sound YOU HearType of Broadcast On-screen Display Being Received Receiving Nicam Stereo And Bilingual ProgrammesPicture Control VHS Deck Only Select Picture Control SET ModeMinimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Return to Normal ScreenDirection Tape DubbingLoad Cassettes Select DubbingPause Dubbing Normal DubbingSelect Dubbing Direction Locate Start PointProgram Editing Memory 8 programmes x 8 scenes Random Assemble EditingPress R.A.EDIT ScenesEngage VHS Deck to PauseCamcorder Edit FromPlayer Recorder If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connectorIf the camcorder has a DV OUT/IN connector Recorder RecorderStart Source Player Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder SET Recording DECK’SPin Scart Cable Not provided Another recorder TV Receiver AV modeYour recorder Recorder PlayerDV Audio Dubbing SET Input ModeAudio Dubbing VHS Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing VHS Insert Editing DV Insert Editing SP Mode OnlyInsert Editing Locate END PointEngage Insert Editing Start EditingEND Insert Editing For L-1 Input OUTPUT/INPUT SettingSelect Setting For L-1 OutputVHS/AUDIO OUT Setting VHS F-1 Input SettingDisplay Code Remote Control FunctionsChange Remote Controls Code SET Remote Controls CodeTV Brand Name Code TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlControl Your TV Using Additional Buttons TV PR +/-,TV/VCR, TVTV PR +/-,NUMBER keys Satellite Receiver Multi Brand Remote ControlBrand Code Operate Satellite ReceiverOn-Screen Display Access Mode SET ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Other FunctionsPower Save Mode Power SAVE, then pressOK or To set to on Auto Timer Auto SP→LP Timer VHS Deck OnlyNext Function Memory Ntsc Playback VHS Deck Only Resume RecordingRepeat Playback VHS Deck Only Retake VHS Deck OnlyBack of Recorder Connecting To Satellite ReceiverBack of TV Satellite Receiver UnitAudio Cable not provided Mains outlet Connecting To Stereo SystemDigital printer Connecting To a PrinterConnecting To a Video Titler Press DV or VHS for the playing deck, then press Play Enter TitlePointer to Auto CH Tuner SetPerform Auto Channel SET Auto Channel SetIs displayed on the screen Screen preset positionsProcedures After Scan CompletedStoring Channels Manually Change Station Preset Position Fine-Tuning Channels Already StoredDelete a Channel Channel SET Screen Access ManualSwitch Stations Select ItemStation name begins Blinking +, space and stop when the desired characterClose Confirmation Screen Set Stations BStation Name TV Station And ID ListTV Station Channel Number Guide Just Clock Clock SetVideo Plus+ System Setup NumberGuide Program Number Set Questions And Answers ‰ remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem?What happens if the tape runs out during recording? Recording cannot be started TroubleshootingSafety tab removed Removed Not been turned on Turned on Input mode is not correctLoad a cassette with the erase Protection switch set to RECCassette with the Record Safety tab Protection switch set to Save Protection switch to RECOther Problems Index CopiePediting.  pg Antenna in Connector enables connection Review Rew How To Use Remote Control LCDPAL-type colour signal and Ccir PAL-type colour signal, 625 linesProvided accessories
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