JVC HR-DVS2U 68 EN, Cassette gets stuck partway, Then insert the cassette, Recording won’t start

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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. 48).

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 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		● The TV receiver is set to the wrong		Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
	won’t appear.		mode.

2.	Noise appears during visual search.		● This is normal.

3.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust
	soundtrack.				the tracking manually ( pg. 26).

4.	The playback picture is blurred or		● The video heads may be dirty.		Use a dry cleaning cassette (TCL-2UX
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are				for the VHS deck) or consult your JVC
	clear or "USE CLEANING				dealer.
	CASSETTE" message appears on the
	screen.

5.	The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be		● The soundtrack option was set		Press A. MONITOR to select "HI-FI"
	heard.		incorrectly.		( pg. 32).

RECORDING

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Recording won’t start.		● VHS deck
			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.
			● DV deck
			There is no cassette loaded, or the
			cassette loaded has had its erase		Insert a cassette, or set the erase
			protection switch set to "SAVE".		protection switch to "REC".

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 Or From
			nected.		Another VCR” ( pg. 56) or “Edit
					From A Camcorder” ( pg. 54) 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.
			● The recorder’s input mode has been		Select the recorder’s appropriate
			set incorrectly.		input mode.

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Contents HR-DVS2U Dear Customer Do not place the VCRInstallation Antenna Installation InstructionsServicing Before YOU Install Your NEW VCRUSE Contents Connections Connect VCR to TV Back of VCRAudio/Video Cable supplied RF Cable suppliedPlug & Play Setup Plug & PlayEN Initial Sett Ings Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetLanguage Access Main Menu Screen Access Initial SET ScreenAccess Clock SET Screen EN Initial SettingsSemi-Auto SET Auto Clock to onSelect Host Channel Select D.S.T. Mode Select Time ZoneReturn to Normal Screen SET TimeAccess Tuner SET Screen TunerSET Set Receivable ChannelsAccess Main Menu Screen Access Manual Channel SETAdd Or Delete a Channel ScreenCable Box Control Situate ControllerAttach Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRAccess Cable BOX SET Screen Turn on Cable BOXSelect Cable BOX Output Channel Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box BrandBrand Code Access Cable BOX Brand SET ScreenEnter Cable BOX Brand DBS receiver DBS Receiver ControlConnect DBS Receiver to VCR Turn on DBS Receiver Select DBS ReceiverSet DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand On NextAccess DBS Receiver DBS Receiver Code from Following list, then Press OKJVC Dish Network Echostar Dish Network JVCSimple Playback Simple Recording 22 ENSelect DV Deck DV DeckPlayback Features 24 ENActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion PlaybackStill Picture/Frame-By-Frame Slow Motion/Reverse Slow26 EN Access Mode SET Screen ModeSuperimpose Select Superimpose SETStop Repeat 28 ENStart Repeat Picture Control VHS deck only 30 EN Video StabilizerAccess VHS Mode SET Screen Select Digital TBC/NR SET ModeDigital TBC/NR VHS deck only Digital R3 VHS deck onlyOn the remote control 32 ENSelect The Soundtrack On the ScreenAccess DV Mode SET Access DV Mode SET ScreenSelect 12BIT Mode Sound Mode SelectionActive Video Calibration 34 ENVHS deck only Video CalibrationRecording Recording Features 36 ENAccess Mode SET Select 2ND Audio Record SET ModeEngage RECORD-PAUSE Mode Locate Start PointAccess VHS Mode SET Select S-VHS Mode38 EN VHS Super VHS, S-VHSEngage S-VHS ET Mode Super VHS ET VHS deck onlyVCR Plus+ Timer Programming EN Timer RecordingPress PROG. on the remote control Enter Pluscode NumberCheck Program Data Engage Timer ModeInput Receiving Channel Number Initial SET, then press Changing VCR Plus+ SettingVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching Number Access Guide Channel SET ScreenInput Guide Channel Express Timer SET Program Stop TimeSET Program Date SET Channel NumberPower Access Program Check Screen Access Program ScreenCheck, Cancel And Revise Programs ProgramCancel or Change Programme Setting Confirm OverlappingProgrammes Select Programme toTimer SET Mode Timer RecordingAuto SP→EP Timer Auto TimerInstant Timer Engage ITR ModeSET Recording DurationTape Dubbing Load CassettesSelect Dubbing DirectionNormal DubbingPause Dubbing END DubbingPause Random Assemble EditingProgram Editing Memory 8 programmes x 8 scenes RECORD-PAUSE Mode Prepare Source TapeEngage VHS Deck to Start EditingLoad a Cassette 54 ENMake Connections SET RECORDER’S Input Mode Control SET ModeSelect Front AUX Input SET ModeEdit To Or From Another 56 ENMake Connections EditingSET RECORDER’S Input Mode OUTPUT1 SettingSelect Edit for PIC Start PlayerSET Input Mode Audio Dubbing58 EN VHS Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing VHS Insert Editing DV Insert Editing SP Mode OnlyInsert Editing Reset the Counter Engage Insert EditingStart Editing END Insert EditingConnecting To a Video Titler Connecting To a Printer Digital printerSET Remote Control Mode 64 ENTurn on the TV SET TV Brand CodeCable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the Cable BOXOperate Cable BOX Cable BOX Brand Name Brand CodeSET Remote Control DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control66 EN Turn on the DBSUnplug Vcrs Power Plug in Power CordTurn VCR Power on CordClear or USE Cleaning Dealer 68 ENCassette gets stuck partway Then insert the cassetteRe-perform the set-up procedures Timer againPoint is not dubbed That ‰appears on the front display PanelRe-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Procedure pg70 EN RoubleshootingQuestions and Answers EN Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? What happens if the tape runs out during recording?QDV Record Indicator pg wDisplay Panel pg Wertyu32Tape Speed Indicators pg 3S Video Input Connector pg4S Video Output Connectors pg Point the remote control toward the sensor window IndexExpress Timer Programming Plug & Play Random Assemble Editing Record Safety TabVideo Connection Tape Dubbing Tape Position Indicator List Of Terms76 EN HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center For Servicing Only in U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A 78 ENMemo HR-DVS2U