JVC hr-dvs3u manual Indicator off, Remote won’t function Batteries are discharged

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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 CustomerPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning 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 SetManual Channel Set Access the Manual Channel Set screenAdd or skip the desired channels To add 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 toHow to control the DBS receiver If your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectorsDBS receiver DBS receiverAccess the DBS Receiver Set screen Setting DBS receivers brand and channel24 EN Turn on the DBS receiverJVC Dish Network Echostar Dish Network Access the DBS Receiver Brand Set screenEnter the DBS receiver’s brand VHS deck Basic Playback26 EN Set the tape speed Choose a programStart recording Pause/Resume recordingSlow Motion On the VCR 28 ENActivate frame-by-frame playback Push the Advanced JOG dial Press PauseForward Slow Motion On the RemoteVariable Speed Search On the Remote Index 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 counterElapsed Recording Time Indication Tape Remaining TimeSecond Audio Recording 34 ENRetake Recording Active Video CalibrationPlayback DV deck 36 ENSelect the DV deck Press DVDV recording indicator turns off DV recording indicator lights on the VCR38 EN Step Pressing A. Monitor changes the soundtrack as follows 40 ENRight channel are mixed Sound on the right channel isTime 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 UsersCable Box Control Setting pg Access the Guide Channel Set screen44 EN Guide Channel Number SetEnter 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 50 EN To cancel or change a programCancel or change program setting When programs overlap each otherConfirm the overlapping programs Select the program to modify52 EN Tape DubbingFrom DV to VHS Dubbing An Entire CassettePress DV, then press SP/LP p Dubbing direction indicator S-VHS lightsFrom VHS to DV Locate the start point on the DV deck 54 ENPrepare the VHS deck for dubbing Pause dubbingPrepare the DV deck for dubbing VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator lightLocate the start point on the VHS deck 56 EN Edit From a CamcorderPlayer Recorder Video input58 EN Set the input mode of recording deckStart the source player Start the recording deckAdvantages of S-VHS video recorders Connection to a PC with DV connectorConnection to another VCR 60 EN Audio DubbingVHS Audio Dubbing DV Audio DubbingPress A.DUB Engage the Audio Dubbing modeEnd Audio Dubbing 62 EN Insert EditingVHS Insert Editing Source tape Recording tapeAV Insert Editing VHS deck only Engage the Insert Editing modePrepare the recording cassette Start Editing64 EN Access the R.A.Edit screenProgram Editing Memory 8 programs x 8 scenes Select the programPrepare the source tape Locate the end pointStart Random Assemble Editing End Random Assemble EditingSet the remote control code for Remote Remote A/B Code SwitchingCheck the remote control code for VCR 66 ENOperate the TV Set the TV brand codeBefore performing the following steps TV CH +/-,TV VOL+/-, TV Muting, number keys68 EN Press the corresponding button PowerSet the Cable Box brand code Operate the Cable BoxSet the DBS receiver brand code Turn on the DBS receiver using its RemoteOperate the DBS receiver JVC Dish NetworkAccess the Mode Set screen Mode SetSelect the mode Select the mode settingWhen this function is set to on Display panel 72 ENVHS Mode SET 74 EN While timer-recording in SP modeFor Example Channel not in useSelecting 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 Enables Audio Dubbing laterOriginal recorded sound Audio-dubbed soundRemote won’t function Batteries are discharged Indicator offConsult your JVC dealer Message appears on the screen78 EN DV deck VHS deck80 EN Playback 82 EN Timer Warning Display Instant Timer Recording ITRGuide Channel Number Set Recording Resume Function84 EN HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterWarranty Only in U.S.A 86 EN

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