JVC HR-IP820U instruction manual Timer-Recording Problems?

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Timer-Recording Problems?

Symptoms	Check points
Timer recording is not possible.	■ Have you set the clock correctly and programmed the timer correctly?
	— Check once again.
	■ Have you set-up the VCR? Make sure you have...
	— Set the VCR's tuner.
	— Made necessary changes in the Guide Channel Set screen.
	■ Is the TIMER indicator displayed on the display panel?
	— If not, press the TIMER button to display the TIMER indicator.
Cable channels are not automatically switched	■ Make sure that...
during timer-recording.	— The Cable Box Controller is connected to your VCR's CABLE BOX Connector (☞ p. 12).
	— The correct Cable Box output channel selected in the CABLE BOX OUTPUT menu (☞ p. 13).
	— The Cable Box's power is left ON during timer-recording.
	■ Although the provided Cable Box Controller is compatible with many different cable box
	brands, it is possible that it will not work with your cable box.
Timer recording takes place, but the channel is	■ Is CABLE BOX OUTPUT menu set to "ON" even though you don't use an external Cable Box?
always wrong.	— If you don't use a Cable Box, set CABLE BOX OUTPUT menu to "OFF". (☞ p. 13).
We moved, and now VCR Plus+ doesn't work	■ TV stations differ by locale. It may be necessary to re-set the VCR.(☞ p. 15).
properly.
"PROGRAM FULL" is displayed on the VCR	■ The VCR's timer memory if full; all 8 programs are used.
Plus+ input screen.	— Cancel any unnecessary programs in the timer memory (☞ p. 30).
Timer programming screen does not function	■ Is the ITR indicator displayed on the display panel?
properly.	— Timer programming is not possible while an ITR is in progress.
"TIMER" and "]" on the display panel	■ There is no cassette in the VCR.
continue blinking.	— Insert a cassette with the safety tab intact.
The cassette is automatically ejected.	■ The inserted cassette has its safety tab removed.
"TIMER" and "]" continue blinking.	— Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact. Or cover the safety tab hole of the cassette with
	— adhesive tape and re-insert it (☞ p. 24).
"TIMER" blinks for 10 seconds and the timer	■ There are no preset programs in memory, or they have all been incorrectly preset.
mode is cancelled.	— Check the programmed data and re-program it as necessary. Press TIMER again.
The cassette is ejected, power is shut off and	■ This means that the end of the tape was reached while timer-recording was in progress.
"TIMER" and "]" are blinking.	Therefore, the preset program may not be recorded in its entirety.
Other Problems?
Symptoms	Check points
Some channels are skipped over when	■ Those channels are preset to be skipped over. If you need them, restore them. (☞ p. 11)
scanning channels.
Channel cannot be changed.	■ Is recording in progress?
	— Press the PAUSE button, change the channel, and press the PLAY button.
Snowy picture on screen when viewing TV	■ Is the VIDEO indicator lit?
programs while recording another program.	— Press the TV/VIDEO button.
Remote control does not operate my TV.	■ Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions as well as
	many TV models manufactured by others, it is possible that the provided remote control will
	not operate your TV, or in some instances, will have limited function capability. (☞ p. 31)
	■ Is the remote control's VCR switch set to the left and the TV/CABLE switch set to "TV" ?
	— If not, set the VCR switch to the left and the TV/CABLE switch to "TV".
"12:00 AM" is blinking.	■ This means the clock must be set. It's displayed when time-keeping is terminated due to a
	power failure or because the VCR's power plug was pulled from the AC outlet.
	To set the clock. ☞ p. 9. If power was interrupted, it's also likely that all preset timer
	programming data has been erased. Please check and re-program as necessary.

ATTENTION:

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the power off and unplug the power cord. Then plug it in again and switch power on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

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