JVC HR-DD840U manual Troubleshooting E N, TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is, Cassette gets stuck partway

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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.	The power won’t come on.		● The power cord is disconnected.		Connect the power cord.

2.	The clock works, but the VCR’s		● The TIMER mode is engaged with		Press TIMER to disengage.
	power won’t come on.		Auto Timer set to "OFF" (☞ pg. 47).

3.	The remote control won’t function.		● The batteries are discharged.		Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
			● The A/B CODE switch is in the		Re-perform the A/B Code setting
			wrong position.		(☞ pg. 58).
			● The TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is		Set the switch to the position
			in the wrong position.		corresponding with the unit you want
					to operate.

TAPE TRANSPORT
	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The cassette gets stuck partway		● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.		Make sure the cassette's window is
	during loading, and is ejected.				facing up, the rear label side is facing
					you and the arrow on the front of the
					cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
					Then insert the cassette

2.	The tape stops during rewind or		● The Counter Memory indicator		Press C.MEMORY to disengage the
	fast forward.		(“M”) is lit on the front display		Counter Memory mode and extin-
			panel.		guish the indicator (☞ pg. 31).

PLAYBACK

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape is running but the picture		● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-		Set the channel selector to channel 3
	won’t appear.		tion (☞ pg. 6), the channel selector		or 4.
			on the TV is set incorrectly.		Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
			● If you’re using the AV connection		Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
			(☞ pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to
			the wrong mode.

2.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust
	soundtrack.				the tracking manually (☞ pg. 26).

3.	The playback picture is blurred or		● The video heads may be dirty.		The heads must be cleaned. Consult
	interrupted, even though TV				your JVC dealer.
	broadcasts are clear.

4.	The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be		● The AUDIO MONITOR option at		Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
	heard.		the Audio Select screen was set		(☞ pg. 29).
			incorrectly.

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Contents HR-DD840U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerGrounding or Polarization Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Power LinesReplacement Parts AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service CleaningContents Basic Connections Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set Plug & Play SetupInitial Settings Plug & PlayLanguage Time Scan 5, then ClockSelect Screen PreparationSemi-Auto Select ModeAccess Select Screens Select Host ChannelMake Corrections Select D.S.T. ModeSelect Time Zone SET DATE, Time and D.S.TSET Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET TunerInformation Store or Skip Desired Channel Access Tuner SET ScreenAccess AFC Screen Make SelectionConnect Cable BOX to VCR Cable Box ControlSituate Controller Attach ControllerSet Cable Box Output Channel Return to VCR PLUS+ SET-UP ScreenBrand SET Screen Access Cable BOXYou can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature pg Turn on Cable BOXVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus+ SetupCheck Input Data Access Custom SET Screen Input Receiving Channel NumberAccess VCR PLUS+ SET-UP Screen Access Guide Channel SET ScreenDBS receiver DBS Receiver ControlConnect DBS Receiver to VCR PUT, then press OK Set DBS Receiver Output ChannelDBS Receiver Brand SET, then press OK Turn on DBS ReceiverEnter DBS Receiver Brand Set DBS Receiver BrandStart Playback Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Find Program Start PointSimple Recording Activate SLOW-MOTION Playback FeaturesPause During Playback Activate FRAME-BY Frame PlaybackRE-ENGAGE Automatic Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking Layback and Recording FeaturesVideo Stabilizer Activate VideoStabilizer Return to NormalSuperimpose Access Function SETAccess Superimpose Mix Access Audio SelectAccess Audio Monitor Select The SoundtrackInstant ReView Access Distant CodeStart Search Index SearchMemory Start RepeatStop Repeat Activate CounterAV Compu Link Playback Access SpecialMake Connection Function ScreenExample Enable AV Compu Link PlaybackPerform AV Compu Link Playback Or TimeAuto Picture Tape in use Press Play VCR adjusts Playback picture qualityPlayback Based on the qualityVariable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback Audio signal during TimeScanTimeScan Speed Audio output Skip Over Unwanted SectionsTimeScan Skip SearchCH or Time Scan Access TimescanAudio Screen TimeScan AudioSelect Channel for Viewing Recording FeaturesEngage TV Mode Reset Counter to ZeroTo Record Stereo Programs Access 2ND AudioStereo And SAP Second Audio Program To Record SAP ProgramsScan Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level ControlGUIDE. The MENU, REW VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingEN Timer Recording When Using The Illumi-Guide FeatureData Engage Timer ModeCHECK/CORRECT Input On-Screen Access Program SETTime SCAN, Cancel and Menu Time Scan , Cancel and MenuSET Program Information Check And Cancel Programs Cancel a ProgramRE-ENGAGE Timer Timer RecordingOr, during on-screen timer programming Access Auto TimerAuto Timer Press REC on the front panel Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode SET Recording DurationEdit To Or From Another Press CH or Time Scan Edit From a CamcorderMode Set your VCR to its record mode Access AUX Input ScreenIf you are connecting AV cable to the AV Set the camcorder to its play modeLocate Start Point SET Input ModeReset the Counter Locate END PointPress Insert Engage Insert EditingStart Editing END Insert EditingEND Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing recorderEngage Audio Dubbing Start DubbingSET TV Brand Code SET Remote Control ModeSpecial Features Turn on the TVOperate Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the Cable BOX Enter Cable BOX BrandTurn on the DBS SET Remote ControlDBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCRTurn VCR Power on Unplug Vcrs PowerSET A/B Code Switch Plug in Power CordCassette gets stuck partway Troubleshooting E NTV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is Oubleshooting Timer againResume recording Remote control won’t operate Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properlyWhen scanning channels, some What happens if the tape runs out during recording? EN Questions and AnswersCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?Select DBS Receiver Output Channel MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingIndex List Of TermsFront View Rear View How To Use Installing BatteriesSpecifications For Servicing Only in U.S.A HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty Warranty Only in U.S.AEMO Memo HR-DD840U