JVC HR-A47U manual 32 EN, Troubleshooting

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32 EN

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service, 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 will not come on.		The AC power cord is disconnected.			Connect the AC power cord.

	2.	The clock works, but the VCR’s		The VCR is in the timer recording			Press TIMER to disengage.
		power will not come on.		standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”
				set to “OFF” ( pg. 28 and 29).

	3.	The Remote will not 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 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.

	PLAYBACK

		SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE			CORRECTIVE ACTION
	1.	The tape is running but the picture		If the RF connection (	pg. 7) is		Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
		will not appear.		used to view the picture, the
				channel on the TV is set incorrectly.			Select the AV mode on the TV.
				If the AV connection (	pg. 7) is		Select the AV mode on the TV.
				used to view the picture, the TV
				receiver is set to the wrong mode.

	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.

	RECORDING

		SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE			CORRECTIVE ACTION
	1.	Recording will not start.		There is 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 will not be recorded		The VCR has been set to “F-1” input			Select the appropriate channel on the
		properly.		mode by mistake.			VCR.

	3.	Tape-to-tape editing will not work.		The VCRs or the camcorder and the			Refer to the directions and the
				VCR have been incorrectly			illustration under “Edit To Or From
				connected.			Another VCR” ( pg. 31) and
							properly connect the units.
				The power to one or more of the			Make sure the power to all units is on.
				units has not been turned on.			Select the appropriate input mode on
				The recording VCR’s input mode has			Select the appropriate input mode on
				been set incorrectly.			the recording VCR.

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Contents HR-A47U Dear Customer Telephone NumberPower Sources Power LinesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationAccessories Damage Requiring ServiceCleaning Replacement PartsContents Audio OUT not supplied AC Power Cord Basic ConnectionsAntenna or cable Coaxial cableCheck contents Situate VCRConnect VCR to TV Final preparation for usePlug & Play Setting Perform Plug & Play setupWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetLanguage Setting Access Main Menu screenAccess Initial Set screen Select languageClock Setting 10 ENPreparations Select clock setSetting clock semiautomatically Select D.S.T. modeSet Auto Clock to on Select host channelSetting clock manually 12 ENManual Clock Set To make corrections any time during the processTuner Setting Setting channelsAccess Tuner Set screen Perform Auto Channel SetSetting channels manually Access Manual Channel Set screen14 EN Add or skip desired channelsStart playback Basic PlaybackLoad a cassette Basic Playback Features 16 ENChanging display information Checking tape positionAdjusting tracking condition Automatic operations afterActivate manual tracking Eliminate the noises on the TV screenLocating beginning of timer Access distant code18 EN Locating beginningBasic Recording Select recording channelSet tape speed Start recordingBasic Recording Features 20 ENSpecifying recording length Watching one program while recording anotherExit on-screen display Showing on-screen displayDisplay VCR status on TV screen Locating particular scene Special Effect Playback22 EN Viewing still picture Skipping unwanted portionsViewing slow motion picture Pause during playbackExpress Timer Programing 24 ENEngage timer recording standby mode To timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serialsTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press SP/EP to set the tape speedChecking program settings 26 ENOverlapping programs blink on the screen Confirm overlapping programsSelect program to modify Change setting 28 ENSelect Function On the Remote Press OK or Shuttle PlusAuto Timer Auto PicturePicture Control SuperimposeAuto SP = EP Timer 30 ENVideo Stabilizer Blue BackEdit To Or From Another ConnectionTroubleshooting 32 ENTimer Recording Questions and answers 34 ENCan the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording?Specifications Still Picture Playback 23 Superimpose List of termsFront display panel 36 ENFront panel + - - + - - + - - E Rear panelOn-screen display How to use the Remote 38 ENVCR/TV You can operate JVCs TVProvided accessories RF cable F-type AA battery xClock reference Quartz Program capacity ProgramsNew Maple Avenue Pine Brook, NJ 40 EN376-9100 954 650 Limited Warranty Consumer Video42 EN Page HR-A47U