JVC TV-13142W, TV 13142 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Symptoms Cause Possible Solutions Power

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Check the following chart before requesting service.

SYMPTOMS

CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

The AC power cord is not connected.

Connect the AC power cord to the

7

 

AC outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although the power is on,

Cassette is not inserted.

Insert a video cassette.

32

 

the TV/VCR does not

 

 

 

 

TIMER button is depressed.

Press the TIMER button.

41

 

operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV BROADCAST RECEPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems.

Try another channel.

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture control is not adjusted.

Check picture control adjustments.

28, 29

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture.

Possible local interference.

Check for source of reception

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disturbance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna (CATV) connector is not

Check CATV connection or

 

 

 

connected or possible local interfer-

VHF/UHF antenna, reposition

11, 12

 

 

ence.

or rotate antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems.

Try another channel.

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture control is not adjusted.

Check picture control adjustments.

28, 29

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no color.

Possible local interference.

Check for source of reception

47

 

disturbance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna (CATV) connector is not

Check CATV connection or VHF/

 

 

 

connected or possible local interfer-

UHF antenna, reposition or rotate

11, 12

 

 

ence.

antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems.

Try another channel.

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture wobbles or drifts.

Antenna (CATV) connector is not

Check CATV connection or VHF/

 

 

connected or possible local interfer-

UHF antenna, reposition or rotate

11, 12

 

 

ence.

antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable TV channel is scrambled.

Try another channel.

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CATV connector is not connected.

Check all CATV connections.

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

No CATV reception.

TV/CATV Mode menu option is set to

Set the TV/CATV Menu option

21

 

the TV mode.

to the CATV mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable TV service interrupted.

Contact your Cable TV company.

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

No reception above

TV/CATV Mode menu option is not

Make sure TV/CATV menu option is

21

 

set to the appropriate mode.

in the appropriate mode.

 

 

 

channel 13.

 

 

 

 

UHF antenna is not connected.

Check UHF antenna.

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems.

Try another channel.

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna (CATV) connector is not

Check CATV connection or VHF/

 

 

 

connected or possible local interfer-

UHF antenna, reposition or rotate

11, 12

 

Poor or no sound.

ence.

antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Possible local interference.

Check for source of reception

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disturbance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING button is depressed.

Check that MUTING button has

18

 

 

not been pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents TV/VCR Combo USER’S Guide Serial NumberRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Power Sources CleaningAccessories Read InstructionsDamage Requiring Service POWER-CORD ProtectionPower Lines Replacement PartsHeat Safety CheckWall or Ceiling Mounting NEC SectionFeatures Table of Contents If you cause a static discharge when touching PrecautionsWhen YOU Experience the Above Conditions Moisture CondensationPower Source To USE AC Power SourceCassette Loading Slot To insert or remove a video tape AC Power Cord Connect to a 120V, 60Hz outletLocation of Controls Recording17. SP/EP Selector Button Sets the tape speed for recording Remote ControlCounter Reset Button Used to reset the counter to Arrow Install two AA penlightDiagram in the battery compartment Size batteries, payingNot included UHF 300 ohm VHF 300 ohm Antenna Connections300-75 OHM Matching Transformer not included Combiner not included VHF 75 ohmCable TV Connections For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV ServiceFor Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service Setting Language Time Zone Setting Standard Time Auto Clock SettingAuto Clock Setting Canadian ViewersEnter button Then press the Enter buttonLight Saving Time option, then press Menu button until the Menu screen is clearedManual Clock Setting Set the TV/CATV menu TV OperationTo turn on the TV/VCR Position. See VHF/UHF ChannelsMuting Channel + CallChannel Return SleepTV/CAPTION/TEXT To View Closed Captions What is Closed CAPTIONING?Closed Captioning with a VCR To Memorize Channels Automatic Memory Tuning Mode, then press To ADD/DELETE ChannelsTo select the ADD/DELETE + or buttonSET then press the Enter button Setting the V-CHIPTo Register Password See next For further details of settingTo SET the V-CHIP Canadian English Rating US TV RatingMovie Rating To Change Password Menu button Press the SET + or button to select the TV Picture Control AdjustmentsBrightness Sharpness Reset Pictures CancelColor Tint Enter button To SET the on TimerOption, then press Set the desired minuteTo confirm the ON/OFF Timer To SET the OFF TimerTo cancel the OFF Timer function Loading and Unloading a Video Cassette To Stop Playback PlaybackTo Start Playback To play a prerecorded tapeFORWARD/REVERSE Picture Search To Rewind or Forward the Tape RapidlyDigital Tracking Controls ScreenSpeed Search Times Special PlaybackTo Visually Search for Desired Points To Watch Still PictureAuto Repeat option Repeat mode is canceledTo Watch a Tape Repeatedly PositionRecording a TV Program Recording and Viewing the Same TV ProgramPress the Pause button to avoid recording unwanted material To Stop Recording TemporarilyTo Stop Recording Press the Stop button to stop recordingInstant Timer Recording ITR Timer Recording See page 42 for the Daily/Weekly TimerPress the Enter button to accept them Press the Timer button. The REC TimerSpeed as in step To Confirm the Settings Other Functions for the Timer RecoringTo SET DAILY/WEEKLY Timer ExampleTo Cancel a Program If the Program Overlaps AnotherCounter to Using the Real Time Tape CounterTo View the Counter Display Counter will display the elapsed timeUsing Zero Return Connection to Camcorder Duplicating a Video TapeConnection to Another VCR Reception Disturbances IgnitionTV Broadcast Reception Troubleshooting GuideSymptoms Cause Possible Solutions Power Recording Symptoms Cause Possible SolutionsRemote Control PlaybackVideo Head Cleaning Video Head CloggingSpecifications TelevisionJVC Company of America JVC CANADA, INC 5800501A K 01/03
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