JVC HR-A630EK Troubleshooting, Panel Indicator off, If you are using the AV connection, Clear

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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 video recorder off for repair.

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

1.

No power is applied to the

 

The mains power cord is discon-

 

Connect the mains power cord.

 

 

recorder.

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The clock is functioning properly,

 

ä“ is displayed on the display

 

Press the TIMER button to turn the

 

 

but the recorder cannot be powered.

 

panel.

 

ä“ indicator off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 preset selector

 

. . . set the TV receiver to the RF

 

 

 

 

is set to the wrong video preset.

 

converter preset (UHF 36). (pg. 5)

 

 

 

 

. . . the RF switch has been mistak-

 

. . . turn the RF switch back to ON.

 

 

 

 

enly set to OFF.

 

(pg. 5)

 

 

 

 

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 visual search.

 

This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Noise appears during normal

 

The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (pg. 13)

 

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Noise appears during slow-motion

 

The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (pg. 13)

 

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Noise appears during still play-

 

 

 

Press PAUSE a few times to remove

 

 

back.

 

 

 

the noise bars from the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

 

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

(pg. 13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

The video heads may be dirty.

 

Consult your JVC dealer.

 

 

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

 

 

 

 

 

 

clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

“AU” has been selected as the input

 

Set to the desired preset.

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-A630EK HR-A631EK Do not place the recorder Safety PrecautionsSafety First Step Quick SET UP Situate Recorder Check ContentsInstalling Your N EW Recorder Basic ConnectionsTune The TV To Your Video Recorder Select Output ModeSET TV Preset Reset Output ModeUnit Connection To Satellite ReceiverInst Allin G Your NEW RE C Order contd Satellite ReceiverSpeaker Television Connection To Stereo SystemMake Connections Nitial Sett Ings Access ConfirmationTuner Set Return to NormalAutomatically Access Clock SET DisplayTurn the Recorder on SET ClockSET Just Clock Initial SettingsReturn to Normal Display SET Date and TimeStart Playback Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette PointSearch Playback FeaturesPause During Playback Return to Automatic Adjust TrackingOverride Automatic Tracking ManuallyIndex Search Activate Index SearchActivate Repeat PlaybackSoundtrack Selection Ntsc PlaybackNext Function Memory SET A/B Code SwitchRE-SUPPLY Power Remote A/B Code SwitchingBasic Recording To Record Nicam Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Recording FeaturesSelect Preset to Watch Record One Programme While Watching AnotherSET Recording Duration Reset CounterEngage ITR Mode SET Counter DisplayGuide Channel Set Timer RecordingInformation On Video Plus+ SET DisplayNumber Enter Pluscode Number Video Plus+ Timer RecordingAccess Programme Timer RECORDINGcontPress SP/LP to set the tape speed Timer ModePress Timer Engage RECORDER’SEnter Programme Date Regular Timer ProgrammingAccess Programme Display Enter Programme Start TimeTo set the tape speed Engage RECORDER’S Timer ModeDay Month Preset position Press TV PROG. +PDC Recording Check And Cancel ProgrammesWith the recorders power turned on, go to step Revise Programme InformationStart Recording Deck SET Recording DECK’S Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Source PlayerStart Camcorder Edit From a CamcorderSET RECORDER’S Input ModeEnter NEW Channel Using the Confirmation DisplaySelect Position Input ChannelSelect NEW Position Select StationDelete Station Select ItemEnter NEW Character Switch StationsSelect NEW Station CharacterSelect Channel to FINE-TUNE Access Manual CH. SET DisplayPerform Tuning Fine-Tuning Channels Already StoredTV Station and ID List Ridge Hill TV STA T ION Channel Number G UideBluebell Hill Channel IslandsSet the TV to its AV mode TroubleshootingPanel Indicator off If you are using the AV connectionOubleshooting Timer againPlayback Recording Questions and Answer SIndex List Of TermsFront View Remote Control Digit Entry Installing BatteriesHow To Use Operating JVC TVsRear View Maximum recording time SpecificationsHR-A630EK/A631EK