JVC HR-DD740U Troubleshooting E N, Set the switch to the position, 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.
					Set the switch to the position.

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-DD740U 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 %Þ, 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 Access Custom SET ScreenAccess VCR PLUS+ SET-UP Screen Select Cable BOX Output ChannelBrand 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 Guide Channel SET Screen SET-UP ScreenDBS receiver Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive stripsDBS Receiver Control Connect DBS Receiver to VCRHighlight bar arrow to Set DBS Receiver Output ChannelPress CH5 or Time SCAN%Þ to moveDBS Receiver Brand SET, then press OK Turn on DBS ReceiverEnter DBS Receiver Brand Set DBS Receiver BrandSimple Playback Simple Recording Frame Playback Playback FeaturesPause During Playback Activate FRAME-BYRE-ENGAGE Automatic Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking Layback and Recording FeaturesVideo Stabilizer Superimpose Access Function SETAccess Superimpose Return to NormalMix Access Audio SelectAccess Audio Monitor Select The SoundtrackInstant ReView Access Distant CodeStart Search Index SearchReturn to Counter Position Zero Start RepeatActivate Counter MemoryAV Compu Link Playback Access SpecialMake Connection Function ScreenExample Enable AV Compu Link PlaybackAuto Picture Tape in use Press Play VCR adjusts Playback picture qualityPlayback Based on the qualityTimeScan Audio signal during TimeScanVariable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback 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 ProgramsSET Recording Duration Instant Timer Recording ITREngage ITR Mode Timer RecordingEN Timer Recording VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingPress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically Engage Timer ModeCHECK/CORRECT Input Data Access Program SET On-Screen Timer ProgrammingInformation Catv To timer-record a regular TV program received on the VCRCable BOX Output is set to OFF pg.16 Cancel a Program Disengage TimerAccess Main Menu Screen Access Program SET ScreenAuto Timer Access Auto TimerOr, during on-screen timer programming Mode Edit From a CamcorderMake Connections SET RECORDER’S InputStart Recorder Access AUX InputReturn to Function SET ScreenStart Player SET RECORDER’S Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Load CassettesSET TV Brand Code Special FeaturesTV Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the TVEnter Cable BOX Brand EN Special FeaturesCable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the Cable BOXEnter DBS Receiver DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the DBS ReceiverTurn VCR Power on Unplug Vcrs PowerSET Remote Control Plug in Power CordSet the switch to the position Troubleshooting E NCassette gets stuck partway Oubleshooting Timer againWhen scanning channels, some Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properlyWhat 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-DD740U