JVC SR-VS20U 68 EN, Cassette gets stuck partway, Then insert the cassette, Recording won’t start

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68EN

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 SR-VS20U 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 & PlayAuto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set Auto blinks Channel numbers are displayedLanguage Access Main Menu Screen Access Initial SET ScreenAccess Clock SET Screen ClockSemi-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 onlyEnter Pluscode Number VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingPress PROG. on the remote control Check 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 Auto SP→EP TimerAuto Timer 48 ENInstant 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 ModeMake Connections Edit To Or From Another56 EN SET 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 Plus+ system doesn’t work properlyWhat happens if the tape runs out during recording? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? 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 74 ENExpress Timer Programming Plug & Play Random Assemble Editing Record Safety TabVideo Connection Tape Dubbing Tape Position Indicator List Of TermsNTSC-type colour signal and EIA Monochrome signal, 525 lines20C to 60C -4F to 140F Frequency-synthesized tuner
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The JVC SR-VS20U is a versatile and reliable digital video recorder that combines the best features of both analog and digital technologies. It stands out in the market for its ability to handle various video formats, making it an ideal choice for both professionals and hobbyists who seek to preserve their cherished memories in a high-quality format.

One of the main features of the SR-VS20U is its dual-format capability. It enables users to record and playback both MiniDV and S-VHS formats, which is particularly beneficial for those who may have existing tapes in either format. This flexibility allows users to transition smoothly from analog to digital technology, facilitating easier editing and archiving of video content.

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