JVC HR-A52U(Hi-Fi), HR-A32U, HR-A52U instruction manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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. 25).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 cassette gets stuck partway

 

The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

 

Make sure the window side is up, the

 

during loading, and is ejected.

 

 

 

rear label side is facing you and the

 

 

 

 

 

arrow on the front of the cassette is

 

 

 

 

 

pointing towards the VCR. Then insert

 

 

 

 

 

the cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Noise appears during visual search.

 

This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

(HR-A52U only) Breaks are

 

Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually

 

noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

 

 

 

(pg. 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

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 (pg. 37).

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. (HR-A52U only) The Hi-Fi

 

The AUDIO MONITOR option at

 

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"

 

soundtrack cannot be heard.

 

the Function Set screen was set

 

(pg. 16).

 

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Recording won’t start.

 

There’s no cassette loaded.

 

Insert a cassette.

 

 

 

The loaded cassette has had its

 

Remove the cassette and cover the

 

 

 

record safety tab removed.

 

hole with adhesive tape, or load a

 

 

 

 

 

cassette on which the record safety

 

 

 

 

 

tab is intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

TV broadcasts won’t record

 

The VCR has been set to its AUX

 

Set the VCR to the appropriate

 

properly.

 

mode by mistake.

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

 

The VCRs or the camcorder and the

 

Refer to the directions and the

 

 

 

VCR have been incorrectly con-

 

illustration under "Edit To And From

 

 

 

nected.

 

Another VCR" (pg. 26) or “Edit

 

 

 

 

 

From A Camcorder” (pg. 27) and

 

 

 

 

 

properly connect the units.

 

 

 

The power to one or more of the

 

Make sure the power to all units is

 

 

 

units has not been turned on.

 

on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-A52UHi-Fi Moisture Condensation Important Product Safety Instructions USE Contents Basic Connections Clock SET DATE, Time and D.S.T Access Clock SET ScreenClock Setting Make CorrectionsAccess Band Screen Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET TunerPerform Auto Channel SET Return to Normal ScreenAccess Manual Access Tuner SET ScreenAccess AFC Screen Make SelectionFind Program Start Point Simple PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start PlaybackSimple Recording Resume Normal FRAME-BY-FRAMEPlayback During PlaybackRE-ENGAGE Automatic Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeAdjust Manual Tracking Manual TrackingAccess Function SET Access Audio MonitorSelect The Soundtrack Access Main Menu Screen Access Function SET ScreenSuperimpose Start Repeat Access Distant CodeSkip Over Unwanted Sections Stop RepeatTape Position Indicator Reset Counter to ZeroCounter Reset Next-Function MemorySelect Channel for Viewing Engage TV ModeRecording Display Elapsed Time on ScreenAccess 2ND Audio Stereo And SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record SAP Programs Engage ITR Mode Instant Timer Recording ITROn-Screen Timer Programming Access Program SET ScreenSET Program Engage Timer ModeSelect Program Number InformationCancel a Program Disengage TimerAccess Program SET RE-ENGAGE TimerAccess Auto Timer Auto TimerEdit To Or From Another Edit From a Camcorder SET RECORDER’S InputMode Assemble Editing Operate TV Control a JVC TV With The VCR’s RemoteTroubleshooting Timer Recording Questions and Answers Index List Of TermsFront View Front Panel Indicators Remote Control ProvidedSpecifications For S Ervicing WAR Ranty Page HR-A52U/A32U