JVC HR-DD865EK setup guide Troubleshooting

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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

1.No power is applied to the recorder.

2.The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.

3.The remote control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1.The tape does not run during recording.

2.The tape will not rewind or fast- forward.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1.The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

2.Noise appears during visual search.

3.Noise appears during normal playback.

4.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.

5.Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1.Recording cannot be started.

2.TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3.Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●The mains power cord is disconnected.

●“ä“ is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

●The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●““ is displayed on the display panel.

●The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●If you’re using the RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

●If you’re using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

●This is normal during visual search other than TimeScan.

●The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●The video heads may be dirty.

●Automatic tracking is engaged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.

●“L-1”, “L-2” or “F-1” has been selected as the input mode.

●The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

●All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

●The input mode is not correct.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the äbutton to turn the “ä“ indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the ““ indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. (☞ pg. 6)

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (☞ pg. 46)

If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking (☞ pg. 19).

Consult your JVC dealer.

Engage and adjust tracking manually (☞ pg. 19) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to "NORM" (☞ pg. 27).

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.

Set to the desired preset.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on.

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

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