JVC HR-DD855EK Troubleshooting, No power is applied to the recorder, Connect the mains power cord

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SUBSIDIARYINFORMATION (cont.)

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 recorder.			● The mains power cord is disconnected.			Connect the mains power cord.

2.	The clock is functioning properly,			● “ä“ is displayed on the display			Press the äbutton to turn the “ä“
	but the recorder cannot be powered.			panel 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			● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-		If you are using the RF OUT connec-
	appear while the tape is running.			tion . . .		tion . . .
				. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector		. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO
				is not set to the VIDEO channel.		channel. (☞ pg. 6)
				. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel		. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
				has not been correctly set.		(☞ pg. 40)
				● If you’re using the AV connection, the		If you are using the AV connection,
				TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.		set the TV to its AV mode.

2.	Noise appears during normal			● The automatic tracking mode is		Try manual tracking (☞ pg. 17).
	playback.			engaged.

3.	The playback picture is blurred or			● The video heads may be dirty.		Consult your JVC dealer.
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are
	clear.

4.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi			● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Engage and adjust tracking manually.
	soundtrack.					(☞ pg. 17)

RECORDING

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Recording cannot be started.		● 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
			Safety tab removed.		was removed.

2.	TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.		● “L-1”, “L-2” or "F-1" has been		Set to the desired preset.
			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
			not been turned on.		are 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 HR-DD855EK Safety Precautions Do not place the recorderSome Dos And Donts On The Safe Use Of Equipment Quick SET UP G Uide Back of TV TV Aerial Cable not providedMains outlet Back of RecorderYour TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin Go to itemIf auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not Playback Load a CassettePoint Start PlaybackActivate FRAME-BY-FRAME Playback Pause During PlaybackActivate SLOW-MOTION Playback Recording Select Preset to Watch Reset CounterEngage ITR Mode Display Remaining TimeVideo Plus+ Timer Programming Timer Warning PDC RecordingExpress Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer ProgrammingStart Time TimeSET PDC Mode Timer ModeReturn to Normal ScreenCheck, Cancel And Replace Programmes Playback Picture Adjustment Looking For Scene You Want Activate Index SearchSkip Over Unwanted SectionsActivate Instant Review Instant ReViewTimeScan Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse PlayNormal recorder VisibleNoiselessTimeScan Audio TimeScanSpeed SP Speed LP Audio output Turn on the Recorder Playback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristicsS.T. Picture System Playback RecordingOr press Record on the recorder Selecting Sound You Want Receiving Nicam Stereo And Bilingual ProgrammesSoundtrack Selection Type of Broadcast On-screen Display Being ReceivedAccess Main Menu Adjust AudioReturn to Normal Screen Activate SpatializerAerial connector Automatic Satellite Programme RecordingOutdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Receiver UnitEngage Auto Satellite Prog REC Mode Before performing the following stepsTV Multi-brand Remote Control Control Your TV Using Additional ButtonsRemote Con- trol Functions SET TV Brand CodeSET Remote Control Code RE-SUPPLY PowerSET Satellite Receiver Brand Code Operate Satellite ReceiverEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Input ModeMake Connections SET RECORDER’S Input Mode Edit From a CamcorderStart Camcorder Start RecorderSET Input Mode Reset the CounterInsert Editing Locate END PointStart Editing Engage Insert EditingEND Insert Editing Audio Dubbing Engage Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Start DubbingPlay to resume dubbing Access Main Menu Screen Access Mode SET ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Other FunctionsAuto SP→LP Timer Auto TimerActivate Repeat Repeat PlaybackNext Function Memory Ntsc PlaybackConnection To Stereo System Audio Cable not provided Speaker Mains outletAccess Video Channel SET Mode Exit Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set SET Video ChannelTest Signal With RF ConnectionTuner Set Auto Channel SetScreen preset positions ProceduresAfter Scan Completed Is displayed on the screenStoring Channels Manually Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Change Station Preset PositionDelete a Channel Access Manual Channel SET Screen Select NEW StationClose Confirmation Select Station Name CharacterTV Station And ID List Channel Islands TV Station Channel Number GuideWinter Hill Clock Set Just ClockNumber Video Plus+ SetupGuide Program Number Set Questions And Answers PlaybackTroubleshooting No power is applied to the recorderConnect the mains power cord Indicator offTimer Recording Won’t stopIndex Front ViewRear View Remote Control How To Use Display Panel Specification S DA4 Double Azimuth helicalHR-DD855EK